Kriszti Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hungary is No 15 - my favourite number:biggrin2: Anyway, I decided to watch the semi-finals now. Only saw bits from around 15 songs - can't wait to hear the rest. Where are the regulars like Mariposa and Droopsy? I'm very excited about Hungary too! I hope we'll make it for the finals *fingers crossed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hungary Wow! 7 out of my 8 favourites are in now Hardly any trace of political voting in the first semi-final. Turkey out - big surprise. I think I really like Eurovision now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatagordinha Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 The only real surprise for me was that Norway didn't qualify. I liked Haba Haba, one of the catchiest choruses I thought. Happy to see my favourite, Azerbaijan, go through safely. Also, it is definitely encouraging to see Switzerland, Iceland and Finland go through, in terms of how the vote is working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milda Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 so happy for Lithuania and for others finalists too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Happy to see my favourite, Azerbaijan, go through safely. That is a song written and produced by professional Swedish songwriters - no surprise to me at all Also, it is definitely encouraging to see Switzerland, Iceland and Finland go through, in terms of how the vote is working. I think it is no longer 'political' voting - otherwise we wouldn't have had Norway and Germany winning it in the last 2 years. The rules have changed in the last couple of years, there is public vote and a professional panel of judges, too, for each country. Not sure they are there for the semi-finals, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatagordinha Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 That is a song written and produced by professional Swedish songwriters - no surprise to me at all I didn't realize that before, but it makes sense. The first time I listened to all of the songs it was the one that immediately stood out for me. The chorus melody is lovely. I still don't think it will win but then I always seem to prefer the songs that come third or fourth . I think it is no longer 'political' voting - otherwise we wouldn't have had Norway and Germany winning it in the last 2 years. The rules have changed in the last couple of years, there is public vote and a professional panel of judges, too, for each country. Not sure they are there for the semi-finals, too I think they are. Our presenters on the BBC mentioned it, at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlasinger Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Painful and boring performances. I didn't like them. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatagordinha Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Painful and boring performances. I didn't like them. Sorry. No need to apologise. Many people find the Eurovision Song Contest extremely painful . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Painful and boring performances. I didn't like them. Sorry. Your expectations might be too high. Eurovision is fun to watch and criticise... Hope you'll join the fun on Thursday and Saturday either here or on twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlasinger Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 No need to apologise. Many people find the Eurovision Song Contest extremely painful . It's good to be know that I'm not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlasinger Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Your expectations might be too high. Eurovision is fun to watch and criticise... That's right! I think I'll watch the show on Saturday but just for fun. Really. The Greek guy... I want to see him again....:biggrin2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulle Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I'm actually happy that Norway didn't make it to the finals. I can't stand that song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimyBlanco Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hey! I'll join in the next round of Eurovision. It's a great thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariposa Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Where are the regulars like Mariposa and Droopsy? No time to post on the MFC and watch the whole thing at the same time Hungary Wow! 7 out of my 8 favourites are in now Hardly any trace of political voting in the first semi-final. Turkey out - big surprise. I think I really like Eurovision now. I am really happy for Finland, Switzerland and Lithuania - My top 3 tonight! I was reading a bit through German ESC forums/threads and I have the impression that everybody goes crazy for the Georgian entry. I kinda like it, too... The running order position in the final: Serbia (Running order position in the Final: 24) Lithuania (Running order position in the Final: 4) Greece (Running order position in the Final: 9) Azerbaijan (Running order position in the Final: 19) Georgia (Running order position in the Final: 25) Switzerland (Running order position in the Final: 13) Hungary (Running order position in the Final: 5) Finland (Running order position in the Final: 1) Russia (Running order position in the Final: 10) Iceland (Running order position in the Final: 21) source So Finland's first Not the best starting position...Hmmm... Georgia's closing the competition - defo top 10! Looking forwards to Estonia, Bosnia & Herzegowina and Ireland in the seond semifinal! AND I'm looking forwards to Saturday - going back to Germany for the final! Will be somewhe in Düsseldorf celebrating eurovision The press conference of the winners of the first semi-final is online http://www.eurovision.tv/esctv/past?program=35283 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcat Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 So.. I really can't say I liked a song. Maybe Finland, I liked the message and that Earth behind. But.. most of the songs were quite weak imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariposa Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I just read through the comments of the latest blog on the German esc homepage and I found something quite interesting: One user says that the Danish song "New tomorrow" reminds him/her on Mika's song "Any other world". Can anybody hear that, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 I just read through the comments of the latest blog on the German esc homepage and I found something quite interesting: One user says that the Danish song "New tomorrow" reminds him/her on Mika's song "Any other world". Can anybody hear that, too? No. It is Take That's Shine, actually:roftl: (the "Come on girls, come on boys" part...vs "So come on, come on, get it on Don't know what you're waiting for") ...although I must add that actually "Take a bow play a part" also goes the same way in terms of the melody. Lily Allen also has a song with similar melody line but her song came much later, while Shine and AOW was written at around the same time. This Danish song is really unoriginal in many ways, that is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I just read through the comments of the latest blog on the German esc homepage and I found something quite interesting: One user says that the Danish song "New tomorrow" reminds him/her on Mika's song "Any other world". Can anybody hear that, too? No it doesnt sound like Any Other World at all. I cant find any similarities between the two songs. Other than that though I'm a bit curious to see how today's semifinal will be and it'll be at least a bit more interesting that Tuesday's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 No it doesnt sound like Any Other World at all. I cant find any similarities between the two songs. It is not the same but I can actually understand what they meant - I can hear the similarities between the way the melody goes in these songs. I still would call it fully accidental though. As for tonight's semifinal, I don't expect it to be half as interesting as Tuesday's one but the final should be good with the songs of the Eurovision founder nations who qualify automatically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droopsy Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Tonight! Looking forward to some performances, not because they're so good but because they'll be so funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilseh1983 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Tonight! Looking forward to some performances, not because they're so good but because they'll be so funny. oh, will they? curious now not looking forward to our entry though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariposa Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Yes, it finally IS Thursday night! Will be trying to live comment the songs on twitter (if my laptop is working alright) On the German ESC homepage people could vote on their favourite songs of this semi-final - and to be honest I could live with the result! Of course it is not representative - but I could possibly have chosen the same entries (not in the same order though) @Suzy: You're right about "Shine", now that you said it I can't listen to the Danish song the way I have before Have fun everyone! And good luck to all of the countries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojotje Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 oh, will they? curious now not looking forward to our entry though Not even "our" 3 J's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilseh1983 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Not even "our" 3 J's? haven' heard them yet, only the belgian entry and i' don't like what we sent this year that much, don't know why:aah: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 Belgian entry : En Vogue - My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) I like it, actually:teehee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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