May 26, 201015 yr I shall be downloading the show as soon as Glee is done :heart: I can't wait for HD version without comments, where i will actually HEAR what presenters say :angry:
May 26, 201015 yr What would happen if Azerbaijan drew the opening slot? Is the opening slot a bad thing? :huh: Not necessarily. It would be bad for Azerbaijan as it's a slow-ish song which would be followed by two other slow songs, but, because it's being followed by Spain and Norway, it would be a fantastic position for Romania.
May 26, 201015 yr Eurovision semi-final 1 I completely missed the start to this. But here are the hosts Haddy, Erik and Nadia, if they live up to the Will and Grace esque hosts from a few finals ago I will be happy. Only 39 countries this year? Less than normal? The jury system was in last year, so don’t explain it like it is different. Also why are the lines open for the entire show? I don’t like the commentator, repeatedly trying to make the presenters sound dumb by saying the UK don’t vote tonight. (Not that I could vote now anyway, even if the UK were voting on semi final 1 as I am watching this on I-Player) Song 1: Moldova Hummm violin.... Their voices don’t mash together very well in my opinion, I don’t really understand the saxophone. Or what the guy is singing. They aren’t really making use of the size of the stage. Prediction: Won’t Qualify Song 2: Russia They all look like they are dressed for a sound check before the actual gig. I know this will qualify, just being the Russian entry. Worst photo ever! The guitarist who keeps speaking looks like someone from Boyzone or Take That, I am not really sure which. I am not really a big fan of male vocal, but I think Europe may like it. Prediction: Qualifier Song 3: Estonia He has a very odd singing voice, it’s better than the Estonian entry last year which I really didn’t like. The piano player is being a bit dramatic? This is an alright song, if it gets through to the final it will probably get lost. Prediction: Qualifier Well none of the first three songs sound anything like the UK entry... Thats really not a good sign is it. Song 4: Slovakia What language is this in? I like the beat, if I understood the song I might understand what all the trees were about... Where did the bride come from? I don’t like her voice as much as the girl in green. Prediction: Qualifier Song 5: Finland I have no idea what’s going on here I missed the start as I was talking. Another violin I see. This started off weird but has turned out alright. Prediction: could go either way Song 6: Latvia Why is she wearing a dressing grown? This is a bit lyrical weak, okay it has improved as the song has gone on. Good note hitting near the end. Prediction: Qualifier Song 7: Serbia I liked the suiilhoets at the start. What is with that hair? I have no idea what is going on. I thought people were supposed to sing live on this show... I am a tiny bit scared. Prediction: Qualifier... Song 8: Bosnia & Herzegovina I actually like this, actually seems to be making good use of the stage and the lighting. This song could actually benefit from countries being able to vote for the entirety of the semi final rather than just at the end, as I feel like this would get lost in the recap, cause of where it is in the semi-final and the type of song it is. Prediction: could go either way Song 9: Poland Wow she can open her mouth wide. Also where did the hosts go... The singer gives me the creeps a little bit... he can sing well, but I don’t really like the song. Don’t quite get the staging of this song. Prediction: Won’t qualify The UK practice actually looks it is staged well, unless they have changed the song though, it is still going to bomb a bit really. Song 10: Belgium He sounds really familiar, but I can’t put my finger on who he sounds like. I actually like this so far. The crowd seem to be liking it. It is different to what has been done so far tonight which is going to help it really. What is Flemish? Prediction: Qualifier Song 11: Malta Oh my god she is on fire!!! Or not... Anyway I love the song, and she has a really good voice, actually the song sounds a bit like an Xfactor winners song. Anyway Prediction: Qualifier Song 12: Albania The intro sounds a bit like Bad Boys by Alexandra Burke. This is alright, but is a bit so-so really. After the intro it has just turned a bit generic sounding. Prediction: could really go either way Song 13: Greece The crowd seemed excited before this song even started. This is a very stereotypically Greek entry. I usually like the Greek entries and this year is no different. Prediction: Qualifier Song 14: Portugal So that’s where Amelle buggered off to... This sounds like a Disney song. I kind of like this, I am starting to think my predictions are turning into songs I like, as I am sure there will be more than 10 I have predicted will go through by the end. Prediction: Qualifier Song 15: F.Y.R Macedonia It’s alright, I don’t know about this song, I think it might be a grower, but I am not sure. Prediction: Won’t Qualify? Song 16: Belarus This is nice. I like the pianist being on stage, rather than being hidden. Nice song, good delivery. Ooooh I like the wings! Prediction: could go either way Song 17: Iceland Last song, it’s dragged a little bit. Mix of English and French? I like this song. I also approve of the singer. It isn’t really a mix of languages is it? Sounds like something that someone on AATW would release. Prediction: Qualifier Nadia looks scared. Man the UK commentator is annoying. I just wanna slap him a little bit. RECAP!!!! Wow so because BBC things we won’t enjoy the presenters we get stuck with that Sarah woman! I will be back when I know who qualified :P
May 26, 201015 yr Last year in the semis is was totally televote with a jury wildcard, this time it's 50/50 jury/televote :P like last year's final.
May 26, 201015 yr Song 2: Russia They all look like they are dressed for a sound check before the actual gig. I know this will qualify, just being the Russian entry. Worst photo ever! The guitarist who keeps speaking looks like someone from Boyzone or Take That, I am not really sure which. I am not really a big fan of male vocal, but I think Europe may like it. Prediction: Qualifier Keith Duffy from Boyzone? I completely see it :o
May 26, 201015 yr Of course, next year: Russia - Farty Song :( with a burpy chorus actually Russia's entry reminded me of this S4aqM_wu6Ns but this actually is 1000000x cooler... now if they sent smth like this i'd be all RUSSIA FTW (and i rarely root for Russia) and they are dressed better here... even though it's mid 70s :lol: Song 10: Belgium He sounds really familiar, but I can’t put my finger on who he sounds like. John Mayer? Edited May 26, 201015 yr by ih3artduck5
May 26, 201015 yr I missed the show last nite :( but my friends and my momm kept saying that Belgium is going to win :o, and when I asked them based on what they think so, they didn't know what to answer :(.
May 26, 201015 yr I'd hazard a guess that Svante does, but the rest of us plebs have to wait until Sunday I think.
May 26, 201015 yr Cheers,i thought they would reveal the 11th -17th positions straight away and leave us until late saturday night/ sunday to know the top 10 rankings of the semi finals.
May 26, 201015 yr If I found out before the final that my country came last in it's semi, I wouldn't be as excited about the final, and I wouldn't vote as many times
May 26, 201015 yr They usually reveal 11-17 don't they straight after the semi final? :unsure: No, I remember we had to wait until Sunday last year to find out that Aven Romale got nul...
May 27, 201015 yr Song 10: Belgium ... What is Flemish? Belgium is an artificial country, composed of 2 parts that actually aren't getting along very well : a northern Dutch-speaking part, named Flanders (hence : Flemish) and a southern French-speaking part, named Wallonia. We're heading for early elections right now since the government collapsed after yet another territorial dispute between the Flemish and Walloons. Anyway, those politics actually don't belong here. I just wanted to say that Tom is a Flemish guy, meaning he hails from the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. At your service, Abe. Edited May 27, 201015 yr by Abramis
May 28, 201015 yr I just read in newspapers that in SF1 Russia was 3pts infront of Malta for 10th place... Didn't know if anyone said it already so :) Edited May 28, 201015 yr by Sttefan
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