So tonight is the night... Eurovision begins! I can't contain my excitement *looks over list of songs for first semi-final* Ok, excitement contained. All the middling to awful songs in one semi-final! What a terrifying prospect...
I thought I'd select my top 5 songs for tonight... a difficult task given I'm not thrilled by any on the list but here goes:
Albania
I've been scathing about Albania's entries in the past. Too many silly hats and traditional dances. But they've done alright this year, with a poor man's Sertab song. Aurela Gaçe does okay with Feel The Passion
Hungary
Hungary's entry deserves to top the winners for tonight. A modern, fast tempo'd song with good vocals. Kati Wolf rocks What about my dreams
Iceland
A touching, well sung song with a good tune. And the story behind it is, of course, heartbreaking. Sjonni's Friends and the awesome Coming Home....
Malta
Not the best song ever. Not the best vocals either. But I love it... Glen Vella and One Life
Finland
Love this song. Paradise Oskar - Da Da Dam
I expect Hungary to walk it tonight. It'll be interesting to see what actually happens...
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Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Eurovision Countdown: Taken By A Stranger
In a change to my usual huge pre-Eurovision summary blog post, I'll be posting a daily look at a particular song from this years contest... starting with the hosts; Germany.
Lena Meyer-Landrut's Satellite was a worthy winner last year. Fun, catchy and all round awesome.
This year, having decided they were on to a good thing with Lena, Germany's entry is more grown up and subtle.
Taken By A Stranger doesn't fall very easily into Eurovision stereotypes (such as the "poptastic" or the "OMG they've gone with their country's traditional music" genres). It's a well-crafted piece of music, and it's easy to imagine it in any European pop chart. I don't want to go over the top but, from a personal taste point of view, I think this is one of the best Eurovision songs I've heard. I absolutely adore it. Saying that, I quite enjoyed Scooch...
Check it out and let me know what you think:
Lena Meyer-Landrut's Satellite was a worthy winner last year. Fun, catchy and all round awesome.
This year, having decided they were on to a good thing with Lena, Germany's entry is more grown up and subtle.
Taken By A Stranger doesn't fall very easily into Eurovision stereotypes (such as the "poptastic" or the "OMG they've gone with their country's traditional music" genres). It's a well-crafted piece of music, and it's easy to imagine it in any European pop chart. I don't want to go over the top but, from a personal taste point of view, I think this is one of the best Eurovision songs I've heard. I absolutely adore it. Saying that, I quite enjoyed Scooch...
Check it out and let me know what you think:
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