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Haha, you're right! I was definitely inspired by your selection process :kink: But I've already made most of the draws and they look great, so I don't think it's fair to start it all over again. Besides I don't have the guts to show everyone in here a video of myself :heehee:

I am not using Random.org, so there will be no curse of this kind. Don't worry, I'm not deciding the semi finalists, it's still going to be happening through a random and fair selection process; I have written every country name on a piece of paper, put them all in a green hat, and made the draw by hand :D Semi 1 countries are then being placed in a grey hat, and the semi 2 countries in a black/blue hat. From there I draw them to choose the positions in each of the respective semi finals. I haven't selected every nation as of yet, but most of them - and it definitely seems to be two high quality, diverse and balanced semi finals! :w00t:

Tomorrow evening! :cheer: I don't know the spesific time yet, as it depends on when I'm finished with the preparations and stuff ^_^

PERFECT! We officially have 40 nations participating in BJSC XLI! :w00t: For now :o Still hoping/waiting for a couple more countries, but at least we now know there will be semi finals :D

Haha! :lol: Yeah, welcome to BJSC Terra Avium! The more the merrier ^_^

:D I've been told New Caprica is going to confirm now, and B.a.N.G. said they would come back as well. In addition I think UnoShake, Lievant or any of Yuxaaq, Skall, Palmyra or Sangria might confirm too. I will ask them in any case just to make sure either way though.

Does anyone in here know the person behind New Caprica well enough to be able to make contact with him outside of Buzzjack? He was last online 22nd of January when he confirmed an entry which had been sent in a previous contest. Would be a shame if he missed out because of that.

Aww, you should participate now! :o What if your song gets taken by then?

I would. And not because I don't like the song, but it would be like 2010, 2004 and 2001 all over again. We need to continue being a bit different, the kind Norway is known to do from time to time, like we did with Wig Wam, Maria Haukaas, Alexander Rybak.. and well.. Stella, I guess. From what I've read in here, there seems to be some choices that would fit into this. Either way things changed a lot in 2008 for MGP, and now we still have the potential to do really good because of that. Looks amazing! Can't wait! :wub:

Me too. So not cool :(

Glad to see that this is nominated here! :wub: Oooh.. how am I ever going to manage to vote in this one? :( So many fantastic songs! :D I don't particularly agree with this one, but I have been trying very hard, though, so it is most appreciated! :wub: WOW! FANTASTIC! :cheer: Thank you! I hope I can live up to this!

It can't believe you just said that! :o

It took a while longer than expected, but here is the second Confirmation banner graphics courtesy of my cousin Lilly! :D http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Greenfroze/Greenfroze/BUZZJACK%20SONG%20CONTEST%20XLI/FERDIG.jpg

Hello Eyes! I am sorry I didn’t review your chart until now, I know I said I’d do it by yesterday :( The first day I just couldn’t find the time, and the other day I totally forgot. :( Well.. nevertheless.. here is my review now! The songs in bold are songs I’ve discovered exclusively through your chart, and your chart only :D 1. [4] Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye ft. Kimbra (29 - 31 - 45 - 50 - x - 27 - 16 - 4 - 1) [8wks] 2. [18] Twilight - Cover Drive (18 - 2) [2wks] - Oooh, I really like this! Such a perfect, comfortable summer jam :wub: Will definitely give this some more listens and maybe even chart it! 3. [1] Honey And The Bee - Owl City (26 - 44 - x - 21 - 4 - 1 - 3) [6wks] - This is actually in the top ten in my EOY chart :o Great to see someone still charting it! 4. [6] Turn Loose The Mermaids - Nightwish (6 - 4) [2wks] - Quite storytellingly beautiful and pleasant! Could grow on me, I think.. 5. [8] Titanium - David Guetta ft. Sia (1 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 4 - 6 - 6 - 5 - 9 - 11 - 14 - 18 - 24 - 42 - 46 - 46 - 16 - 8 - 8 - 5) [24wks] - Longest Runner 6. [2] Put Your Hearts Up - Ariana Grande (2 - 6) [2wks] - Great pop ahoy! :D 7. [3] Storytime - Nightwish (2 - 3 - 5 - 2 - 1 - 1 - 3 - 7) [8wks] 8. [11] What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger) - Kelly Clarkson (24 - 24 - 24 - 11 - 8) [5wks] - This was very catchy, but there is something about it that I feel uncomfortable with. I don't know, but I know I should be really enjoying it. Instead I'm conflicted! I think what ruins it for me is the lyrics, especially "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger"-part. I don't particularly agree with it and I think it's overused. In addition the music video is imo poorly executed with poor coreography and is based on an uninteresting and uncreative idea :nocheer: 9. [5] Born To Die - Lana Del Rey (45 - 5 - 2 - 5 - 9) [5wks] 10. [12] Wild Ones - Flo Rida ft. Sia (17 - 12 - 10) [3wks] 11. [15] Shady Love - Scissor Sisters (22 - 15 - 11) [3wks] 12. [50] Alone Again ft. Jump Smokers - Alyssa Reid (18 - 16 - 22 - 41 - 48 - x - 50 - 31 - 12) [8wks] 13. [7] Do It Our Way (Play) - Alesha Dixon (3 - 7 - 13) [3wks] - Nice song, and such an entertaining music video to boot! And everything done in one take too? Always.. always.. always impressive! :heehee: :D 14. [37] Midnight City - M83 (12 - 4 - 13 - 14 - 23 - 15 - 21 - 38 - 41 - x - 37 - 14) [11wks] 15. [20] No Light No Light - Florence + The Machine (41 - 25 - 25 - 20 - 15) [5wks] 16. [10] The One That Got Away - Katy Perry (1 - 3 - 4 - 4 - 5 - 7 - 7 - 10 - 16) [9wks] 17. [9] Fight For You - Jason Derulo (32 - 18 - 4 - 6 - 9 - 17) [6wks] - I'm probably one of the last to hear this now, but I don't generally keep me updated on Jason Derulo. Not one of his best songs according to what I like, but it was okay. 18. [17] Cannonball - Little Mix (6 - 1 - 2 - 5 - 17 - 18) [6wks] 19. [--] Flares - Prance Faris (19) [1wk] 22. [14] Naked - Dev ft. Enrique Iglesias (17 - 10 - 8 - 15 - 14 - 22) [6wks] 23. [19] Princess Of China - Coldplay ft. Rihanna (2 - 1 - 3- 7 - 9 - 18 - 15 - 14 - 14 - 19 - 23) [11wks] 24. [27] Faster - The Saturdays (1 - 2 - 1 - 6 - 3 - 11 - 27 - 24) [8wks] - ^_^ 26. [23] Warzone - The Wanted (36 - 39 - 48 - 31 - 29 - 23 - 26) [7wks] 27. [22] Levels - Avicii (13 - 31 - 42 - 38 - 29 - 32 - 22 - 27) [8wks] 28. [26] 212 - Azealia Banks (16 - 9 - 11 - 19 - 12 - 3 - 4 - 6 - 13 - 26 - 28) [11wks] 30. [--] Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen (30) [1wk] 31. [40] Mama Do The Hump - Rizzle Kicks (36 - 39 - 40 - 31) [4wks] - I've seen this on the top end of the UK charts, but never got round listening to it. They certainly have an interesting style in music, and I can definitely see the appeal and why they're so big over there. Cool name too, even though I don't understand what "Rizzle" actually means :heehee: 32. [16] Heavy Stone - Kyla La Grange (1 - 2 - 3 - 9 - 10 - 16 - 32) [7wks] 33. [24] City Boy - Donkeyboy (30 - 24 - 33) [3wks] - :wub: 35. [32] Get Ready, Get Set - The Saturdays (13 - 21 - 32 - 35) [4wks] - Ooh, this has a sort of bubblegum twist to it. Nice! 36. [--] Stand Behind The Music - Anjulie (36) [1wk] - :D 38. [33] Happiness - Alexis Jordan (1 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 6 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 7 - 5 - 11 - 12 - 26 - 29 - 46 - x - 35 - x - 33 - 38) [20wks] 39. [28] Hold On - Skepta (28 - 39) [2wks] 40. [42] You And I - IU (37 - 42 - 40) [3wks] - Cute girl, cute song and cute music video! I especially loved when she turned her head just like the goose :lol: 42. [--] Crush On You - Nikki Jamal (42) [1wk] - Elegant! 44. [34] Speak Out Now - Oh Land (42 - 34 - 44) [3wks] 45. [41] We Found Love - Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris (1 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 4 - 5 - 8 - 13 - 13 - 11 - 22 - 19 - 22 - 34 - 38 - 41 - 45) [17wks] 46. [--] Bordet - Gabrielle (46) [1wk] 47. [50] Do You Feel What I Feel - JLS (50 - 47) [2wks] 49. [46] 1000 Ships - Rachel Platten (6 - 13 - 9 - 17 - 27 - 46 - 49) [7wks] - It seems to drop out soon, but I'm glad to see it chart for so long for you! ^_^ 50. [30] Paradise - Coldplay (6 - 5 - 5 - 3 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 11 - 13 - 21 - 28 - 26 - 34 - 23 - 19 - 26 - 26 - 30 - 50) [18wks] - What? I can't remember hearing this song! I haven't listened to it yet? Strange.. well.. I really like it! They're one of the biggest bands around for a good reason! :o Great chart! :D I absolutely found some chart worthy discoveries here!

I don't like "Somewhere beautiful", really :( If it wasn't for her voice, I could even classify it as mediocre.

It may or may not be the one you wanted :kink:

I will be sending out a few reminders later on in case some people might've forgotten about it too! ^_^

One song in particular seems to be very popular! :o

Amazing, thank you! :wub: Woooh! :D

Done! Was rather hard in some categories, but I managed to nominate three countries/songs everywhere! Unsure about what was classified as 'indie' and 'dance', though, but I think I figured it out :P Or at least hope so :o

Okay, okay! I said I would nominate before the end of the day, so I will start doing it in a couple of minutes!

Wohooo, I love links! :D I do hope there is enough time for me to listen to all of these songs PROPERLY even with hosting BJSC. I guess I should start my listening tomorrow, then. Just to be on the safe side.

I think overall MGP has great musical diversity, which I think is a very good, interesting and healthy thing! I agree with you on that last bit, but aren't you pleased, looking at tonight's results? :D

Hmm.. I can't believen I'm not active in this thread. I am one of few norwegians on Buzzjack and I'm after all very interested and engaged in MGP. I should start saying things in here :D And I can start by saying that I'm glad "High on love" got through! :cheer: I think that was the best entry in this semi final, and what I think could do best if won (have only heard this semi final, though. I usually don't listen to the songs beforehand). Although I did like Irresistible the most. Incredibly catchy beats, especially! And I think they performed the song well. The Carburetors was obviously very predictable, but their fans have no perspective when it comes to eurovision. It's genre just have a big group of followers who probably hate all the other songs and most likely vote in protest or something *sigh* Either way, "High on love" was the most important song in this semi, and thank God "Så vidunderleg" didn't get through!

I will give you my nominations before the end of the day, Tom!