I had to write something for this week. I'm just going to write my thoughts as they occur whilst
I loved Emmelie De Forest last year. I genuinely adore the song 'Only Teardrops' and can't wait to hear it later this evening.
I'm liking the building and general set design. I've performed in big European music competitions in buildings like this and I can tell you that the energy at such an event is brilliant.
Hmmm... Poland looks interesting. Loving the costumes. The contestants from Greece look great. YAY! CONCHITA WURST! I think already that Conchita Wurst could win this year. France looks like a weird new LMFAO.
Oh wow, are we going last? I've not heard the UK song entry. I know nothing about the singer, Molly.
I feel so sorry for the people who have to clean all that confetti tomorrow...
I wonder if other countries have the same level of sassy commentary that we're getting here in the UK from Graham Norton.
Oh wow, did Ireland not make it in this year?
Did they put Jedward forward as their act again?
So first, it's Ukraine. An interesting political move would be for all countries to rally together and vote for Ukraine to win. This is a decent song, the singer is wearing a great dress. I actually want that dress and a giant wind machine to walk fabulously wherever I go. I could tolerate this song if I was out in the club.
Song number two from Belarus is called... Cheesecake.
Really? That's the name? Am I missing something?
Ten points for obscure Patrick Swayze reference. Oh wow, this song is so cheesy that the title makes so much sense. God, make it stop. I can't take it. Oh, that choreography. So bouncy. I can't....
Ok, now for Azerbaijan. The song, Start A Fire, hardly sizzled. I liked the cathedral window effects behind them but I can guarantee you that, although it's a pretty song, I'll forget it within five minutes.
Now comes the song No Prejudice from Pollaponk, the entry from Iceland. Apparently a politician will be on stage. I'm loving the rockabilly style and Tellytubby/Wiggles colour co-ordination like a United Colours of Benetton advert. It's like an anti-hate song for toddlers and for that reason I appreciate it... What's the bloke at the back in purple doing? Awh, this is actually kinda cute. They have my approval. They're cheesy but I like it. It's a yes from me.
Now for Norway with a song called Silent Storm. Oh, here comes a ballad. No, man. This is harshing my uber happy, post-Pollaponk vibe. This song is okay. In fact I could imagine this being really popular and hearing it on UK radio. I love what the violinists are wearing. This song is okay, it just isn't the sort of thing that I normally like.
Now for the song Miracle, the entry from Romania. "I got a feeling" - No sir, you're not the Black Eyed Peas. There are lots of hand gesture based dance moves here. I'm liking the big circular piano. I think that's the only good thing about the Romanian entry. I liked the moment where they both sang whilst having a bit of a hug.
Ok. Time for Armenia. The singer looks a little bit like Jeff Goldblum. Okay, I'm bored. Even the audience are still like they're bored.With his hands up and the white design behind him it feels reminiscent of Frozen. BAM! Here we go, things got a little bit more interesting. Shame it's still not a great song. I definitely didn't enjoy that.
On to Montenegro. The roller skater is more interesting than the actual performance. Again, a fairly dull tune. The set design is quite pretty.
Up next is Poland. The song is called "My Slovenia - We Are Slavic"
Oh wow, the costumes. Ha! This is interesting. I love the blend of classic costumes with a contemporary twist. I love the girl power vibe. I don't know what they're singing about but it sounds good. Casual, sexual milk churning going on there...
Now for Greece with the song "Rise Up", and I'm loving their pre-song video with their shell based flag design.
Time for Conchita Wurst, talk of the town and potential winner. It's the song entry from Austria and the song is called Rise Like A Phoenix. I could see this becoming a great European trans anthem. I hope queers around Europe make this song a success. You can hear people singing in the crowd. The song is clearly popular. This song is actually pretty fucking good. It echoes this sense of real strength. This is such a wonderful moment in Eurovision history to help boost trans visibility. That was my favourite song so far.
Now here's Germany with a song called "Is It Right" and it involves an accordion so I'm going to say that it probably isn't right. The singer looks like a mix between Jessie J and Kandee Johnson. The song is okay, I guess. Not the best, not the worst.
Ehh, I stopped paying attention and now we're on to the entry from Sweden. I'm loving the dress and the song isn't too bad so far. It's not a bad song.
Now for France with their crazy hipster band. I've no idea what their song is like so this will be fun. The song is called Moustache by the band Twin Twin. Apparently it's about a man who has everything but can't grow a moustache. This is one of the moments where you realise how fucking crazy this whole Eurovision thing is. What even is this nonsense...
Now for more twins, but these twins are from Russia and are singing a song called Shine. I like the intertwined hair, it's kind of quirky. It's a fairly good song but politically Russia is a difficult one to vote for this year. It's funny that they have a song about brining love and being strong when, as a country, they've been responsible for some really shitty stuff in 2014. Like they're singing a song telling us to show some love... Am I the only one finding this awkward?
Now for Italy. I'm loving the rock vibe. I'm loving the costumes. This is actually a pretty good entry even though I don't know what they're singing about. This is one of my favourites for the night. This song is great because it stands out.
Now time for Round and Round from Slovenia. OH YES, YOU PLAY THAT FLUTE. The dress is pretty nice. As you can see I'm all about the outfits and the singer is wearing a killer blue dress with a hint of glitter. Great song. I really enjoyed that.
Now for Something Better from Finland. They are apparently the only boy band in the competition. My first impression in the first 30 seconds are that it's an okay song. I can hear it being used in the trailer for some film about young people on an adventure. I actually really like this. I'm not sure it will be one of my favourites of the night but it's pretty good.
Alrighty, now for Dancing In The Rain from Ruth Lorenzo who is representing Spain. She came close to winning the X Factor in the UK and the song is apparently reminiscent of her time in the UK. It sets off to a beautiful start and Ruth clearly has a gorgeous voice. The song was a bit repetitive and I feel that such a strong voice was wasted on such a song. Her voice could have been showcased so much better.
So next we're on to Switzerland for the interestingly titled Hunting for Stars. There's whistling and the singer has giant, baby eyes. This song is really quirky. I mean there's a banjo involved here. I'm not sure what I feel about it.
So now we're going to the entry from Hungary with a song called Running. The song is kind of bland. The dancers are pretty good. In fact, the song isn't bad. It's just not the kind of thing I like that much. This song could enter the UK charts. I can imagine this on the UK radio.
Now for Malta... ooh, this is exciting. The song is off to a good start. Wow wow wow, I really like this song.
The title "Cliche Love Song" totally has my attention on the Denmark entry. Oh, there's scatting... Bit too boppy for me.
Up next it's a song from the Netherlands. Last year they were represented by the wonderful Anouk. Man, I wish I was from the Netherlands. The accent is so cute. I actually quite like this song. It has a nice stylistic edge and stands out. I do kinda wish that there were acts a little less scared to be out there. I mean, we had fucking LORDI win one year. We're not afraid to be a little different.
Okay gang, here we go. It's time for Molly from the UK. The song is called Children Of The Universe. I've not heard it before. Ten seconds in and I'm liking it. It has a bit of a Florence and the Machine vibe. Oh my goodness, I actually really like this. Could we potentially win with this song? It feels like a winner? This is the brilliant counterpart to Russia's entry. After everything that has been going on in Europe lately, it feels like a great response.
Now for San Marino with an interesting Birth of Venus style layout.
Can you get penalised for using the song "maybe" too many times in one song?
This is just like weird, amateur poetry.
So my favourites this evening were Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Finland, Malta and the UK.
Iceland were fun too.
I can't wait to hear Emmelie De Forest sing.
Ha! I can't believe they called Graham out on making fun of the commentator and actually gave him a little moment on screen.
"It's like the gay wedding I'll never have,"
What is this glowing ladder bullshit? Get Emmelie on now and stop this embarrassing charade. All of these songs being played to give people time to vote are silly.
Also why the hell did Ylvis not represent Norway?
They could have won by doing that...
Anywho... I think I'll maybe sign off for now. I've given my thoughts on every act. My favourite song of tonight was Conchita Wurst with Rise Like A Phoenix. My second choice is the UK entry followed by the Italian entry.
It's been a good night but not as weird as previous Eurovision competitions.
I just hope I never hear that Cheesecake song again...
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