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Eurovision 2024
LargeAddick
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Don’t normally watch the semi finals but decided to watch the first of them tonight. What were Ireland thinking of?
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Did they do “ My Lovely Horse”?4
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Would have been 100% better.SuedeAdidas said:Did they do “ My Lovely Horse”?1 -
Daughter was there in Malmö tonight.
I'd rather watch a Palace v Millwall match than Eurovision and I've been invited to a family Eurovision Final party on Saturday night. Christ, Appleton's touchline routines were more entertaining than most acts.
The Swedes love this shite.
Even a local farmer came round tonight and was giving me the low-down on the Netherlands entry (that's not a euphemism)!!5 -
She’s a local girl.LargeAddick said:Don’t normally watch the semi finals but decided to watch the first of them tonight. What were Ireland thinking of?
I'm loving reading the comments. They vary from, she’s a satanist burn her to absolute love. Hilarious.
But all this seems to have distracted the gaze from the horror that was the Finish entry that also qualified.
Get on YouTube.
You won’t thank me mind.2 -
https://youtu.be/BNc5zTYkTaQ?si=zRyI6PZD9ApqYmi-
For those like me who hadn't seen it.
I can see that doing very well, tbh, production is good which does well in Eurovision.
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In fairness, for the performers last night the staged production (which I imagine looked much better on TV than live, because some of the stage & lighting effects appeared to be half way down the hall) were almost uniformly excellent.North Lower Neil said:https://youtu.be/BNc5zTYkTaQ?si=zRyI6PZD9ApqYmi-
For those like me who hadn't seen it.
I can see that doing very well, tbh, production is good which does well in Eurovision.
I was surprised at some of the songs that got through (though that surprise did not extend as far as the Finland entry), have to admit to really quite liking the Luxembourgish song and performance.0 -
Croatia for me.1
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Think Ireland have a very good chance of a Top 5 but expect it to be between Switzerland, Croatia and Italy for the overall win.0
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The music is pretty much all rank but the production values are generally fantastic on the main show, I think it's used as a bit of a test or sales thing for new visual effects, maybe. The voting is always fun, see how geopolitics is shaping up.0
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That Finland entry was more OTT and surreal than anything in the Eurovision spoof film with Will Ferrell! If I hadn't seen it I would never have believed it.KBslittlesis said:
She’s a local girl.LargeAddick said:Don’t normally watch the semi finals but decided to watch the first of them tonight. What were Ireland thinking of?
I'm loving reading the comments. They vary from, she’s a satanist burn her to absolute love. Hilarious.
But all this seems to have distracted the gaze from the horror that was the Finish entry that also qualified.
Get on YouTube.
You won’t thank me mind.1 - Sponsored links:
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Think Irelands one is decent, catchy chorus and a good production.0
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I only saw the last few minutes of the programme but I'm looking forward to seeing finlands full entry on Saturday. Can tell it is gonna be good just by the looks of them.0
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I really like the Irish song but not sure why. Maybe because it isn't boring. I don't think the UK song is strong. It is OK but unlike the Irish it is a bit boring to listen to. Sam Ryder had an original song and a voice that sounds better live than recorded. That is the recipe IMO. Last year's was a decent song but was flat live and this year's is flat live and recorded. You wouldn't turn it off on the radio but would be wondering what the next song is going to be.2
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If the UK entry isn't exceptional, it will finish below twentieth.
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We listened to Radio 2 and I’m all Richie Andersoned out0
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Seen lots of coverage on various programmes but can’t recall actually hearing our song whereas it is usually everywhere.Last year was a good song but with a shit live performance.2
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Any Final Fantasy 8 fans seeing Edea here?North Lower Neil said:https://youtu.be/BNc5zTYkTaQ?si=zRyI6PZD9ApqYmi-
For those like me who hadn't seen it.
I can see that doing very well, tbh, production is good which does well in Eurovision.
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Olly Alexander brings a bit of star value for the UK, but always thought he struggles as a live singer.2
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Currently I'd take a Top 15 finish for the UK , I'm just a bit concerned about Olly's live vocals holding up with such elaborate staging too. He's probably going to do better with the jury than the televote to be honest.0
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Same, I liked Years and Years' stuff but not any time they were live.cafctom said:Olly Alexander brings a bit of star value for the UK, but always thought he struggles as a live singer.1 - Sponsored links:
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The first Years and Years album was very good. Seemed to dip quite a bit when it was clear it was just going to be the Olly Alexander show.North Lower Neil said:
Same, I liked Years and Years' stuff but not any time they were live.cafctom said:Olly Alexander brings a bit of star value for the UK, but always thought he struggles as a live singer.0 -
Bottom 3 and I haven’t heard or seen it, but we all know how the voting works.MarcusH26 said:Currently I'd take a Top 15 finish for the UK , I'm just a bit concerned about Olly's live vocals holding up with such elaborate staging too. He's probably going to do better with the jury than the televote to be honest.0 -
Netherlands suspended0
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If the investigation into the "incident" leads to him being banned, would the next placed finisher from last night's vote get the place in the final?Chizz said:Netherlands suspended
Asking only because I really think Denmark (maybe even San Marino, if I'd had a few pints) were a bit robbed when you consider what got through.0 -
I was going to watch this but I am painting the bedroom wall so will have to watch the paint dry. Never mind3
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They can't do that, for a technical reason. They don't release the order in which the semi-finalists finished until after the final. They only list the ten from each semi-final that got through. I assume this is so as to avoid giving too much indication as to the public's voting before the final.NornIrishAddick said:
If the investigation into the "incident" leads to him being banned, would the next placed finisher from last night's vote get the place in the final?Chizz said:Netherlands suspended
Asking only because I really think Denmark (maybe even San Marino, if I'd had a few pints) were a bit robbed when you consider what got through.0 -
Had another look at Ireland. Like it more the second time. Great performance to go with the song.0
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Is that confirmed?Chizz said:Netherlands suspended
Just seems he was banned from the rehearsal for attacking a photographer?
Albeit the rumors are that he actually walloped one of the Israeli delegates for insulting his dead parents.
Seems this contest is less and less about the music 🙄2 -
It's not been about the music for decadesKBslittlesis said:
Is that confirmed?Chizz said:Netherlands suspended
Just seems he was banned from the rehearsal for attacking a photographer?
Albeit the rumors are that he actually walloped one of the Israeli delegates for insulting his dead parents.
Seems this contest is less and less about the music 🙄11 -
If that is true, surely he is entitled to wallop them.KBslittlesis said:
Is that confirmed?Chizz said:Netherlands suspended
Just seems he was banned from the rehearsal for attacking a photographer?
Albeit the rumors are that he actually walloped one of the Israeli delegates for insulting his dead parents.
Seems this contest is less and less about the music 🙄2
