I cannot believe it is the final this week, gonna miss it. :(

 

(Not Nour & Anders though, GOD they've been shit!)

 

My MF 2014 physical CD came in the post today and it's been on full rotation ever since. My top 32:

 

1. Ace Wilder - Busy Doin' Nothin'

2. Helena Paparizou - Survivor

3. Josef Johansson - Hela natten

4. Sanna Nielsen - Undo

5. Pink Pistols - I Am Somebody

6. Linda Bengtzing - Ta mig

7. dr. alban & Jessica Folcker - Around The World

8. Alcazar - Blame It On The Disco

9. Martin Stenmarck - När Änglarna Går Hem

10. Alvaro Estrella - Bedroom

11. Shirley Clamp - Burning Alive

12. EKO - Red

13. Janet Leon - Hollow

14. JEM - Love Trigger

15. Ellen Benediktson - Songbird

16. Elisa Lindström - Casanova

17. Mahan Moin - Aleo

18. Panetoz - Efter solsken

19. Oscar Zia - Yes We Can

20. Linus Svenning - Bröder

21. Anton Ewald - Natural

22. YOHIO - To The End

23. Manda - Glow

24. State Of Drama - All We Are

25. I.D.A. - Fight Me If You Dare

26. Ellinore Holmer - En himmelsk sång

27. CajsaStina Åkerström - En enkel sång

28. Little Great Things - Set Yourself Free

29. Ammotrack - Raise Your Hands

30. Outtrigger - Echo

31. The Refreshments - Hallelujah

32. Sylvester Schlegel - Bygdens son

 

I'd be happy with Ace, Helena or Sanna winning. As much as I like Alcazar they'd do SOD ALL at Eurovision so it's probably for the best they don't.

 

And I forgot to say TACK SÅ MYCKET till Tirren for the superb write-ups the past 6 weeks. I hope you do something similar for the Eurovision entries this year.

Here is my rankings - not how i think the result will end up on the night.

 

1) Helen Paparizou (Love)

2) Sanna Nielsen - Undo (Great Song)

2) YOHIO - To The End (Great Song but the image wrecks it for me)

3) Ace Wilder - Busy Doin' Nothin' (Like the artist / catchy song)

4) Linus Svenning - Bröder (Alright song)

5) Ellen Benediktson - Songbird (Decent /Bit boring)

6) Alcazar - Blame It On The Disco ( I like this but it's too old school for ESC)

7) Panetoz - Efter solsken (Not my cup of tea)

8)Anton Ewald - Natural (Crap)

9) Oscar Zia - Yes We Can (Awful)

 

Want:

 

1. Sanna Nielson

2. Helena Paparizou

3. Ace Wilder

4. Alcazar

5. Ellen Benediktson

6. Linus Svenning

7. Panetoz

8. YOHIO

9. Oscar Zia

10. Anton Ewald

 

Prediction:

 

1. Ace Wilder

2. Helena Paparizou

3. Sanna Nielson

4. YOHIO

5. Anton Ewald

6. Linus Svenning

7. Alcazar

8. Panetoz

9. Oscar Zia

10. Ellen Benediktson

 

I feel like the juries will be cruel to YOHIO again this year. Even if the song is more jury friendly I think this year the overall quality of the final is better. I think the juries will be all over Helena though.

Edited March 6, 201411 yr by Sabrewulf

Although I know it will most likely not happen, I'm cheering on Helena. It's the undisputed fave in our house. Wouldn't be too bothered about "busy Doing Nothing" winning, as it will be something fresh and lively for Eurovision.

 

"Undo" is a little too on the "meh" side for me... slick and professional, but a little too conservative to be a winner in Copenhagen.

 

And... Helena doesn't require a key change, it's hot enough!

Edited March 6, 201411 yr by ScottyEm

When did ANYBODY suggest Helena wasn't so hot enough she needed a key change?!

 

If anybody DID, send them IMMEDIATELY TO THE STAKE

Ace up to no.1 in Sweden! Linus at No.6, Sanna at No.7!

what time does this start tomo? tirren's commentary has gOT ME

7pm UK time

Poll results from SVT's website today.

 

22% Ace Wilder

18% Helena Paparizou

16% Sanna Nielsen

10% Anton Ewald

10% YOHIO

8% Alcazar

7% Oscar Zia

4% Linus Svenning

3% Ellen Benediktson

3% Panetoz

 

632 votes.

Poll results from SVT's website today.

 

22% Ace Wilder

18% Helena Paparizou

16% Sanna Nielsen

10% Anton Ewald

10% YOHIO

8% Alcazar

7% Oscar Zia

4% Linus Svenning

3% Ellen Benediktson

3% Panetoz

 

632 votes.

 

I can see them picking up points with Ace or Helena but nobody else would connect that well with europe. I do like sanna too but it's not got enough 'ommph'

 

The ace chorus reminds me of this:

Edited March 7, 201411 yr by Jack89

An official music video has been released for 'Busy Doin' Nothin':

 

 

Fantastic to see Ace #1 on the Swedish charts too! :wub:

http://nowmagazine.media.ipcdigital.co.uk/11140/000012553/31a5_orh100000w360/KP-15Dec2001.jpg

 

Does anybody else think she looks like a young katie price? But obviously better looking.

Edited March 7, 201411 yr by Jack89

The clapping dance routine is fabulous *.*

Okay, I'm gonna make a prediction of:

 

01 Sanna Nielsen

02 Ace Wilder

03 Anton Ewald

04 Helena Paparizou

05 Alcazar

06 Linus Svenning

07 YOHIO

08 Oscar Zia

09 Ellen Benediktson

10 Panetoz

 

I do get the feeling I'm underpredicting YOHIO but looking at those above him, I can't think who he would leap ahead of.

Okay, sorry to double post but it has been a couple of hours. Apparently Malena Ernman, Marie Bergman, Robin Stjernberg and Charlotte Perrelli are performing tomorrow night. All together for "Thank You For The Music".

 

http://blogg.svt.se/melodifestivalen/files/2014/03/perrelligunga-988x657.jpg

 

Also, I've just seen that Ace is #1 and #3 on iTunes, has topped the Swedish chart, won the (really small) poll on SVT, is #1 on Spotify etc - I really should stop getting my hopes up as Sanna will no doubt still win. I'll experience Saucedo-esque disappointment of 2nd place no doubt :(

Ace has also taken over Sanna on a couple of bookmakers, and is very close to her on the rest. It's looking good for Ace but I don't want to get my hopes up either! :kink: Helena also seems to have gained momentum following Andra Chansen which is brilliant too!

It does look more and more like Ace's to lose. I'm really pleased at how good her reception has been, as she screams Deltavling failure, but it's proof that anyone can excel if they bring a high-quality, relevant song along for the ride.

 

Although I'd feel sorry for Sanna, it probably is the best choice all things considered in terms of a Eurovision result. Helena turning into a true survivor here, starting out looking like a high profile flop to a probable top 5 finisher in the final, and probably getting her career back on track to boot!

I think Ace is the winner here... Helena I think will be a jury hit though!

Do we know roughly what times the actual results start? I can't remember from 2011/2012 and I missed last year's. I'm out later but should be back by 8 or so. I don't want to entirely miss the final for the 2nd year in a row (this is why I have no life), but I guess I'll live without seeing the performances again.