My Eurovision Stuff 2011
Finally!~ I've had it done for a while, but I've just...been so busy with nothing.
I'm a bit late and started watching at Georgia. I'm about to go back to finish the rest.
Poland- Jestem by Magdalena Tul. Did not rank in final. This was okay. <3 It think it would have been better received if it was a little faster paced. The reason why a lot of these songs don't make it far is because they're pop songs that are better listened to when you're heading to some place in your car. For Eurovision, you need something semi-deep and cool to listen to outside of your car. This was car material, but not really stage material. I like it a lot though. <3
Norway- Haba Haba by Stella Mwangi. Did not rank in final. Aww this was so cute! Why didn't this make it to the grand?! Very festive and cute! She was off a bit sometimes, but it was still really cute! I think the kind of dull parts killed it for some people. I still like it though!~ Reminds me of that Waka waka song. (The FIFA one.) I think this song might have needed an upbeat break instead of a repetitive one. One that sounded a little different than the song.
Albania- Feel the Passion by Aurela Gaçe. Did not rank in final. Dude this song is cool as hell! Iffy at some parts, but really cool! The beat is really awesome! It's not a car song, so maybe people don't like songs strictly for stage either. It was an excellent performance! WHAT'S WRONG WITH EUROPE?! Compared to Greece, this was gold! The transitions might have confused people into not liking the song but wtf, this was awesome! Cool lyrics also!
Armenia- Boom Boom by Emmy. Did not rank in finals. Boom boom chaka chaka~~ Since I rp Turkey, I shouldn't be saying this, but this song was really catchy. XD Voice was a little annoying but it kind of got better. The beginning was just eh. When it got to the boom boom chaka chaka part, I was like, "This is a fun song." I think the music needs to be more intense at certain parts. It would get people to dance which would lead to a better reception. Boomchakalaka! :U Nice song.
Turkey- Live it up by Yüksek Sadakat. Did not rank in final. Lol, Turkey's is after Armenia's to show that they're better maybe? XD So competitive! They probably didn't make it because of the contortionist. XD Or maybe because BALD. I like the song though. owo Along with Poland, this is more of a car material song...but not. It's not an awesome stage song is all. Too slow for the stage of Eurovision I suppose I should say. I LIKE HOW THEY MOSTLY WENT FOR GREEN! <3 Those outfits! Really. Car song. It even says, "Here's your favorite song on the radio." It's a car song, it is not a stage song, it just isn't. I love the line, "Life is beautiful," mostly because that's such a phrase I like to go by. Hate? What is that?!
Serbia- Čaroban by Nina. Ranked 14th. Damn good song so far! This is so cute and pretty! I want to use this song for something! <3 70's-ish? This may be the best song all day! It's a car song, an at home by yourself song, and a dance song. it's sooo perfect my gooosh! <3 I stumbled across the English version just now. DO YOU REALIZE this singer risked singing in her native language (which not many do) while she had an English version which was also good! I like the Serbian version better really. XD This song is amazing. ;A;; I may not connect with it much, but it's still amazing!
Russia- Get You by Alexej Vorobjov. Ranked 16th. Put my mind in the dirty zone??? What the heck?! The lyrics are creepy and just no. I'm actually laughing at this entry. XD;; YOU LOOK SO GOOD ON THE FLOOR. I really think this song is a joke... but I don't think it is. Something tells me it isn't a joke. :c I dislike how he randomly "YEAH"'s. It's like, cut it out. =A= Lol, "Just scream!" *no one screams* HOW DID THIS MAKE IT TO THE NEXT ROUND UGH!
Switzerland- In Love For A While by Anna Rossinelli. Ranked 25th. I dunno. The lyrics are really cute...kind of really GENERIC so that anyone in love could somehow apply it to themselves or their own relationship. It's just eh. It's cute. There. I like the background pictures. :U IDK what type of song this is. Sunday drive car song? IDK. The song got stuck in my head. I suppose it’s okay enough then. XD
Georgia- One More Day by Eldrine. Ranked 9th. Dear God. It doesn't sound all that good, but the lyrics are actually pretty cool. Her voice isn't very good, so you have to read the lyrics to see wtf she's saying. What she's saying is cool. It really is. It sounds cool after you know. I like her dress. The rap is baw. Let's pretend the rap isn't there, and let's pretend the girl's voice is good. After that, you have a really cool song. owo;;
Finland- Da Da Dam by Paradise Oskar. Ranked 21st. Really pretty song. The message is pretty too. <3 My gosh this song is making me cry a little. ;w;; Like seriously? I cried when I heard last Ukraine's entry last year also. Sweet People. It's the same message kind of, just this was a more cheerful song to express it in.
Malta- One Life by Glen Vella. Did not rank in final. T-T-TOUCH ME YOU DON'T KNOW HOW I FEEEL FFFF Not a very good song. It's cute in a weird way though. XD It was cool in Malta, lol. THOSE DANCERS! XDDD
San Marino- Stand By by Senit. Did not rank in final. Welcome back to Eurovision San Marino. Things aren't how they were in 2008. You really have to bring it. :/ Pretty singer though!~ Natural high is a pretty phrase to use in a song. <3
Croatia- Celebrate by Daria. Did not rank in final. Oooo guy with hat. <3 Sexy keyboardist! Song started off as no, song ended as a no. Cool clothes change trick. :U SHINE LIKE A COMET! Eh song.
Iceland- Coming Home by Sjonni's Friends. Ranked 20th. Oh oh ohhh it's time to gooo! No. Good Thurdsday song. WHOA WHO IS THAT CREEPER?! Kinda cool beat... I like the song actually. I do.
Hungary- What About My Dreams? By Kati Wolf. Ranked 22nd. Okay song. Better than some. Nice song really.
Portugal- Luta É Alegria by Homens Da Luta. Did not rank in final. I have high expectations for Portugal since their last two entries were really pretty. This should...be...good...why isn't this good? Oh my gosh wtf is this?!?! WHY DO THE ENTRIES SUCK THIS YEAR?! WTF IS THIS?!?! Actually catchy.
Lithuania- C’est Ma Vie by Evelina Sašenko. Ranked 19th. She looks like the actress who played the mean sister in Blades of Glory. Sign language. Awesome. But um...there's a lot of depressing notes in this song which should have been replaced. The song is okay though.
Azerbaijan- Running Scared by Ell/Nikki. Won the contest. Eh. Song is just eh. SO EH HOW DID THIS WIN OVER FREAKING-- UGGGGHHH! Azer needs to run scared away from this competition. :/ (Note I wrote that before they won.) Well it’s been weeks after the contest and this song won. It’s still an ‘eh’ song. I forgot what it sounded like really…um…? I had Turkey cheering for Azer actually. <3 It was fun.
Greece- Watch My Dance by Loucas Yiorkas feat. Stereo Mike. Ranked 7th. Um...this song was kind of sort of not very good at all. It's...okay. The rap just throws me off A LOT.
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I started watching in the middle of Sweden's entry. I'm going back to watch the first ones now.
Bosnia/Herzegovina- Love in Rewind by Dino Merlin. Ranked 6th. Oh my gosh, an angel's voice! (The girl's voice.) Dude, this song is catchy and really awesome actually! I wouldn't have even thought! Oh man, I need to see these lyrics. They seem really deep. This is cute in a way too! Looked at the lyrics. Not so bad. I like the lyrics actually! Seems deep but aren’t really. XD Still a good song! Glad it made it through! It's like a traditional song...but not! It's really awesome in my opinion. XD Maybe not the best but whatever! I like it at least. It’s waaaaay better than some of the entries this year.
Austria- The Secret is Love by Nadine Beiler. Ranked 18th. I love the a capella at first! Wow her voice is wonderful! Austria obviously chose this entry seriously for once in a long time. Wonderful comeback. A love song, the lyrics are whatever, but hey whatever! This is really pretty! Her voice is so majestic! I like this! I really do! <3 Wow like...really awesome! Not the best but hey it's still really nice! Glad this made it through too! (Okay, I was harassing a Germany rper about how Austria would be awesome even though I hadn't heard the song yet.) I turned out to be right. :U Very emotional. She put her emotions in her singing which is cool. Like seriously. I didn't think anyone sang with that much soul in Austria! O:
The Netherlands- Never Alone by 3JS. Did not rank in final. Never alone eh? -is alone- Oh my gosh, I loved the ending. XD It's not a bad song, but it's really not that special. :/ It's kind of cute though. It's still kind of eh. Being there for someone...hm...been done by a greater singer who's born on the same day as me. :U Still, okay song. Actually, this song would be REALLY cool and inspirational if it didn't say "I'll" or "I will". I DON'T WANT TO DO ANY OF THIS WITH YOU! I DON'T NEED YOU TO MAKE MY IMAGINATION COME ALIVE GO AWAY! This could have been something good, but they made this song as if the listener is supposed to depend on the guy. I don't want to depend on a guy I don't even know!! D:
Belgium- With Love Baby by Witloof Bay. Did not rank in final. Damn this sounds cool as hell! Is this really a capella?! This is just too cool! Wait this didn't get through?!?! Damn this is so cash! Do it with love. :U You have to remember, I really like old sounding songs, and this gives off that old vibe. <3 PLEASE TELL ME THIS MADE IT!!! Europeans don't know what this is all about! This is sooo freaking tight! UGGGH WTF EUROPE YOU'RE BROKEN! Maybe I'm the only person who likes songs like this. Dude, I even DISLIKE Belgium and I like this song! (I didn't like what they did in the Congo, but the past is the past so it's a hidden dislike that I should throw out.) It's difficult to do something like this, and I applaud them! My GOSH this is cool!
Slovakia- I’m Still Alive by TWiiNS. Did not rank in Final. I loved Slovakia's entry last year but... I don't like this. One of the twins don't even have rhythm. :/ It's not a horrible song of course. It's just eh. Nothing special. Songs about you being ready for something don't work well in Eurovision as I've seen. Well sometimes. They usually don't win though. This was kind of not Eurotrash but eh. Cute, but eh. Actually, this sounds like one of those inspirational 90s songs that people forgot about. I feel like having chocolate. Whoops what? The song just seems a little above generic. I'm a little disappointed. Still an okay song.
Ukraine- Angel by Mika Newton. Ranked 4th. Sand art in the back! I love sand art! It's soooo cool! Alas, sand art does not make a song. Okay song. The lyrics are eh, the song is okay. I dunno. It just seems that this song is sang too emotionally for such blah lyrics. Flying, falling down... it COULD be deep, but it's not deep enough to me. Just add more of a crushing aspect maybe? Not so hard. Eh about this making it through. No opinion.
Moldova- So Lucky by Zdob și Zdub. Ranked 12th. THOSE HATS. AUTO WIN. This song is interesting. There was an awesome pace change! This is pretty awesome like seriously! I adore the instruments! WHERE'S JIMMY JUMP WHEN YOU NEED HIM? The makeup of this song is so interesting! Soooo interesting! I didn't expect this from Moldova in all honesty. The song is just full of surprises. The lyrics are whatever but the instruments!! I love the instruments SO MUCH! My gosh! Glad this made it through.
Sweden- Popular by Eric Saade. Ranked 3rd. I WILL BE POPULAR :UU Catchy sort of. Really repetitive. The lyrics are horrid. BE POPULAR! GET GIRL! :U This song reminds me of a song from Chicago. They had it coming. That one. When he says, "My body wants you girl" I thought he was saying, "Nobody wants you here" or "Nobody wants you girl". Too repetitive. Look at how many times popular is said. But hey, fine. Still okay. It could grow on me, I'm not going to lie. FFFF I'm already singing it! Crap! XD Sweden vs. Finland? Finland. This is still catchy. Dang it.
Cyprus- San Aggelos S’Agapisa by Christos Mylordos. Did not rank in final. This song is supposed to be in harmony in the beginning, but it ISN'T. Shouting girl with wasp ball mace throws it off. This song seems like it's supposed to be traditional or something...but it really isn't all that good. I don't know what Cyprus was thinking sending in that entry in all honesty. For this competition, it's a no. For outside of the competition, I'm sure someone would like it. The people were very “leany”. XDD NO THAT'S NOT A PACE CHANGE-- okay it is but that's just doing it wrong! It's the SAME tone of voice with a change in instrumental SORT OF! The girl shouting was NOT a pace change! She just signaled a not very well done pace change!
Bulgaria- Na Inat by Poli Genova. Did not rank in final. ...Some parts of this song I like, such as the tone increase at certain times. The guitar part is nice...sort of standard though. It need more. The song needs more. The whole performance needs more. That's just how it is. Bulgaria should have stepped it up from last year, and they didn't. :/ Okay, maybe they did a little. Very little, but they tried. Actually, this is kinda catchy. Not bad I suppose. (In all honesty, I forgot how this song sounds.)
FYR Macedonia- Rusinka by Vlatko Ilievski. Did not rank in final. Dunno what they're saying but it sounds cool. o3o The song sounds kinda cool actually. BUT! The really needed to have more of a change in the music other than an intermission with the same pace. Europe might like it. Europe doesn't like change. :U It was a kind of fun song I suppose.
Israel- Ding Dong by Dana International. Did not rank in final. Ah, I expect big things from Israel! They're entry last year was wonderful! <3 We'll see how this year is after this basketball stuff. owo *sits patiently* ... owo... Still waiting... Oh a woman! ...owo... Her voice kind of annoys me, but okay whatever. This will probably... um... I hope it doesn't keep this pace. It's...it's...it really looks like it's keeping the pace. Ugh... typical Eurotrash song. I don't like it.
Slovenia- No One by Maja Keuc. Ranked 13th. I like the changes in pitch. I really do. I really hope it doesn't keep this pace though. This song is okay. Not much change in pace, but it's okay. I enjoy the chorus a lot. Round and round and round. It’s one of those songs that are like…saddish but aren’t. I like those type of songs. Glad it made it through I suppose.
Romania- Change by Hotel FM. Ranked 17th. Starts as an oldish sounding song. Like it already. <3 But let's see. Oh no, another song about changing the world. The worst part is that it's not that good. This song would be better if it was just the piano guy singing. That dude singing just really...his voice doesn't sit well with me. It's okay, but maybe it needs... more of a...I dunno. If there was more of a basis to why he wants to change the world in the song then I think it would be way more heartwarming, but without one, it's just kind of like, "He's just doing it because 'world' applies to everyone voting." I dunno. New genre! Generic change the world songs! XDD They should have made this more uppity. And they could have. Those instruments; I adore them but if they were louder and had more notes to play, this could have been PERFECT! It seems so dull with the instruments that aren’t so loud. Either be calm sounding or really out there or else it’s just…this… I care not that it made it through, but I’m not mad. I’m neutral about this song.
Estonia- Rockefeller Street by Getter Jaani. Ranked 24th. I love that dress. I like the cute sounding... ugh what is that... keyboard...dang it, I need to listen to it again. I REALLY LIKE HOW THEY CHANGE THE PACE! See what I'm saying?! A change of pace/tempo really kjhkdjfsjkfdgbvjb it makes a song more interesting! I think maybe if I heard this song not live then it might be a little better. BUT I HAVEN'T so this is what I'm listening to. It's alright. The change in pace really did it for me. <3 Glad this made it through.
Belarus- I Love Belarus by Anastasiya Vinnikova. Did not rank in final. I like the Asian sounding keyboard effect. Wait a second... IS THIS SONG SERIOUSLY SAYING I LOVE BELARUS?!!? Conceited little bastards! I don't even freaking know! Is this a joke?! Who do I ship with Belarus because I can use this for a WhoeverxBelarus AMV. :U ...Who DO I ship with Belarus...? o_o;; SO conceited. XD This song, I just don't know. Why would you come to a competition with a song about your country when you’re trying to reach out to EVERYONE in Europe?!
Latvia- Angel In Disguise by Musiqq. Did not rank in final. Let's do this Latvia... Um... more Eurotrash in disguise as an American song that no one likes. I'm going to be mobbed by Latvians. Latvian rap. Lol This song is just so regular. I can barely understand what they’re saying. This song is super plain. The rap is actually kind of cute. I’m not going to lie. I like the rapper’s glasses too. UNFITTING END TO THE SONG.
Denmark- New Tomorrow by A Friend In London. Ranked 5th. Look, they changed the pace of the song. Good job. <3 Ahhhh "and your weapon is your voice". Good phrase. Another change the world song. OTL BUT they make a sort of reference to what they want changed so it's better than Romania already. :U It's a nice song. I like the beginning a lot. I think change the world songs need to be calm like Finland’s or this OR like Sweden’s last year, (Sweet People), which was like hard core sort of, yet still calm. Romania’s was kind of just like…too happy. These type of change the world songs sound hopeful, Alyosha’s sounded deep and made you want to cry and do something. Romania’s seems falsely happy so it makes you think that the world is okay so what’s the point of changing the world? You know? Glad it made it through.
Ireland- Lipstick by Jedward. Ranked 8th. I had heard this before on accident really. I didn't take it very seriously. It's not the best song. It's um...okay. I'm still not taking it very seriously. Eh heh. ^^; I find no good message-- or any really. It's just...a flirty song kinda. At least Serbia's was kind of more of like...the guy on the inside. This song is about the girl on the outside. :/ These boys can flip so that's cool. :U Wait...did they say "Never Say Never?" >>;; O-Oh my gosh, they're so obnoxious with that host. XDDD I would have been like, "STFU I'M TRYING TO BE HEARTFELT! D:<" XD Okay, no I wouldn't have. I can't say that. It’s a cute song, but another song should have made it through. Catchy.
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France- Songu by Amaury Vassili. Ranked 15th. Ah this was a beautiful opera song. <3 So freaking beautiful!
Italy- Madness of Love by Raphael Gualazzi. Ranked 2nd. Ohhh my gosh this was amazing! What a beauty! It’s jazzy and old-sounding. I love old-sounding songs. <3
Germany- Taken by a Stranger by Lena. Ranked 10th. This song was…okay. Eh. Actually, once I hear this a lot, this song is kind of awesome. It’s like a spy song. Way better than last year’s entry. WAAAAAY better.
UK- I Can by Blue. Ranked 11th. Okay song. Nice, not amazing.
Spain- Que Me Quiten Lo Bailao - They Can't Take The Fun Away From Me by Lucía Pérez. Ranked 23rd. Cute song. XD Kind of fun.
The heartbeat thing is creepy as hell.
Songs I really liked from Part 2 (*Fave of that day)
Bosnia/Herzegovina
Austria
Belgium *
FYR Macedonia
Slovenia
Estonia
Denmark
Songs I really liked from Part 1 (*Fave of that day)
Norway
Albania
Armenia
Turkey
Serbia *
Switzerland
Georgia
Finland
Iceland
Songs from the Big Five that I loved
Italy
France
My somewhat out of order rankings
1. Serbia *
2. Belgium *
3. Italy
4. Turkey
5. Bosnia/Herzegovina
6. Armenia
7. Finland
8. Slovenia
9. Estonia
10. Ireland
11. Austria
12. Denmark
13. Albania
14. FYR Macedonia
15. Norway
16. Germany
17. Georgia
18. Iceland
19. Sweden
20. Switzerland
21. France (I added France recently but it should be somewhere near Germany.)
I'm a bit late and started watching at Georgia. I'm about to go back to finish the rest.
Poland- Jestem by Magdalena Tul. Did not rank in final. This was okay. <3 It think it would have been better received if it was a little faster paced. The reason why a lot of these songs don't make it far is because they're pop songs that are better listened to when you're heading to some place in your car. For Eurovision, you need something semi-deep and cool to listen to outside of your car. This was car material, but not really stage material. I like it a lot though. <3
Norway- Haba Haba by Stella Mwangi. Did not rank in final. Aww this was so cute! Why didn't this make it to the grand?! Very festive and cute! She was off a bit sometimes, but it was still really cute! I think the kind of dull parts killed it for some people. I still like it though!~ Reminds me of that Waka waka song. (The FIFA one.) I think this song might have needed an upbeat break instead of a repetitive one. One that sounded a little different than the song.
Albania- Feel the Passion by Aurela Gaçe. Did not rank in final. Dude this song is cool as hell! Iffy at some parts, but really cool! The beat is really awesome! It's not a car song, so maybe people don't like songs strictly for stage either. It was an excellent performance! WHAT'S WRONG WITH EUROPE?! Compared to Greece, this was gold! The transitions might have confused people into not liking the song but wtf, this was awesome! Cool lyrics also!
Armenia- Boom Boom by Emmy. Did not rank in finals. Boom boom chaka chaka~~ Since I rp Turkey, I shouldn't be saying this, but this song was really catchy. XD Voice was a little annoying but it kind of got better. The beginning was just eh. When it got to the boom boom chaka chaka part, I was like, "This is a fun song." I think the music needs to be more intense at certain parts. It would get people to dance which would lead to a better reception. Boomchakalaka! :U Nice song.
Turkey- Live it up by Yüksek Sadakat. Did not rank in final. Lol, Turkey's is after Armenia's to show that they're better maybe? XD So competitive! They probably didn't make it because of the contortionist. XD Or maybe because BALD. I like the song though. owo Along with Poland, this is more of a car material song...but not. It's not an awesome stage song is all. Too slow for the stage of Eurovision I suppose I should say. I LIKE HOW THEY MOSTLY WENT FOR GREEN! <3 Those outfits! Really. Car song. It even says, "Here's your favorite song on the radio." It's a car song, it is not a stage song, it just isn't. I love the line, "Life is beautiful," mostly because that's such a phrase I like to go by. Hate? What is that?!
Serbia- Čaroban by Nina. Ranked 14th. Damn good song so far! This is so cute and pretty! I want to use this song for something! <3 70's-ish? This may be the best song all day! It's a car song, an at home by yourself song, and a dance song. it's sooo perfect my gooosh! <3 I stumbled across the English version just now. DO YOU REALIZE this singer risked singing in her native language (which not many do) while she had an English version which was also good! I like the Serbian version better really. XD This song is amazing. ;A;; I may not connect with it much, but it's still amazing!
Russia- Get You by Alexej Vorobjov. Ranked 16th. Put my mind in the dirty zone??? What the heck?! The lyrics are creepy and just no. I'm actually laughing at this entry. XD;; YOU LOOK SO GOOD ON THE FLOOR. I really think this song is a joke... but I don't think it is. Something tells me it isn't a joke. :c I dislike how he randomly "YEAH"'s. It's like, cut it out. =A= Lol, "Just scream!" *no one screams* HOW DID THIS MAKE IT TO THE NEXT ROUND UGH!
Switzerland- In Love For A While by Anna Rossinelli. Ranked 25th. I dunno. The lyrics are really cute...kind of really GENERIC so that anyone in love could somehow apply it to themselves or their own relationship. It's just eh. It's cute. There. I like the background pictures. :U IDK what type of song this is. Sunday drive car song? IDK. The song got stuck in my head. I suppose it’s okay enough then. XD
Georgia- One More Day by Eldrine. Ranked 9th. Dear God. It doesn't sound all that good, but the lyrics are actually pretty cool. Her voice isn't very good, so you have to read the lyrics to see wtf she's saying. What she's saying is cool. It really is. It sounds cool after you know. I like her dress. The rap is baw. Let's pretend the rap isn't there, and let's pretend the girl's voice is good. After that, you have a really cool song. owo;;
Finland- Da Da Dam by Paradise Oskar. Ranked 21st. Really pretty song. The message is pretty too. <3 My gosh this song is making me cry a little. ;w;; Like seriously? I cried when I heard last Ukraine's entry last year also. Sweet People. It's the same message kind of, just this was a more cheerful song to express it in.
Malta- One Life by Glen Vella. Did not rank in final. T-T-TOUCH ME YOU DON'T KNOW HOW I FEEEL FFFF Not a very good song. It's cute in a weird way though. XD It was cool in Malta, lol. THOSE DANCERS! XDDD
San Marino- Stand By by Senit. Did not rank in final. Welcome back to Eurovision San Marino. Things aren't how they were in 2008. You really have to bring it. :/ Pretty singer though!~ Natural high is a pretty phrase to use in a song. <3
Croatia- Celebrate by Daria. Did not rank in final. Oooo guy with hat. <3 Sexy keyboardist! Song started off as no, song ended as a no. Cool clothes change trick. :U SHINE LIKE A COMET! Eh song.
Iceland- Coming Home by Sjonni's Friends. Ranked 20th. Oh oh ohhh it's time to gooo! No. Good Thurdsday song. WHOA WHO IS THAT CREEPER?! Kinda cool beat... I like the song actually. I do.
Hungary- What About My Dreams? By Kati Wolf. Ranked 22nd. Okay song. Better than some. Nice song really.
Portugal- Luta É Alegria by Homens Da Luta. Did not rank in final. I have high expectations for Portugal since their last two entries were really pretty. This should...be...good...why isn't this good? Oh my gosh wtf is this?!?! WHY DO THE ENTRIES SUCK THIS YEAR?! WTF IS THIS?!?! Actually catchy.
Lithuania- C’est Ma Vie by Evelina Sašenko. Ranked 19th. She looks like the actress who played the mean sister in Blades of Glory. Sign language. Awesome. But um...there's a lot of depressing notes in this song which should have been replaced. The song is okay though.
Azerbaijan- Running Scared by Ell/Nikki. Won the contest. Eh. Song is just eh. SO EH HOW DID THIS WIN OVER FREAKING-- UGGGGHHH! Azer needs to run scared away from this competition. :/ (Note I wrote that before they won.) Well it’s been weeks after the contest and this song won. It’s still an ‘eh’ song. I forgot what it sounded like really…um…? I had Turkey cheering for Azer actually. <3 It was fun.
Greece- Watch My Dance by Loucas Yiorkas feat. Stereo Mike. Ranked 7th. Um...this song was kind of sort of not very good at all. It's...okay. The rap just throws me off A LOT.
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I started watching in the middle of Sweden's entry. I'm going back to watch the first ones now.
Bosnia/Herzegovina- Love in Rewind by Dino Merlin. Ranked 6th. Oh my gosh, an angel's voice! (The girl's voice.) Dude, this song is catchy and really awesome actually! I wouldn't have even thought! Oh man, I need to see these lyrics. They seem really deep. This is cute in a way too! Looked at the lyrics. Not so bad. I like the lyrics actually! Seems deep but aren’t really. XD Still a good song! Glad it made it through! It's like a traditional song...but not! It's really awesome in my opinion. XD Maybe not the best but whatever! I like it at least. It’s waaaaay better than some of the entries this year.
Austria- The Secret is Love by Nadine Beiler. Ranked 18th. I love the a capella at first! Wow her voice is wonderful! Austria obviously chose this entry seriously for once in a long time. Wonderful comeback. A love song, the lyrics are whatever, but hey whatever! This is really pretty! Her voice is so majestic! I like this! I really do! <3 Wow like...really awesome! Not the best but hey it's still really nice! Glad this made it through too! (Okay, I was harassing a Germany rper about how Austria would be awesome even though I hadn't heard the song yet.) I turned out to be right. :U Very emotional. She put her emotions in her singing which is cool. Like seriously. I didn't think anyone sang with that much soul in Austria! O:
The Netherlands- Never Alone by 3JS. Did not rank in final. Never alone eh? -is alone- Oh my gosh, I loved the ending. XD It's not a bad song, but it's really not that special. :/ It's kind of cute though. It's still kind of eh. Being there for someone...hm...been done by a greater singer who's born on the same day as me. :U Still, okay song. Actually, this song would be REALLY cool and inspirational if it didn't say "I'll" or "I will". I DON'T WANT TO DO ANY OF THIS WITH YOU! I DON'T NEED YOU TO MAKE MY IMAGINATION COME ALIVE GO AWAY! This could have been something good, but they made this song as if the listener is supposed to depend on the guy. I don't want to depend on a guy I don't even know!! D:
Belgium- With Love Baby by Witloof Bay. Did not rank in final. Damn this sounds cool as hell! Is this really a capella?! This is just too cool! Wait this didn't get through?!?! Damn this is so cash! Do it with love. :U You have to remember, I really like old sounding songs, and this gives off that old vibe. <3 PLEASE TELL ME THIS MADE IT!!! Europeans don't know what this is all about! This is sooo freaking tight! UGGGH WTF EUROPE YOU'RE BROKEN! Maybe I'm the only person who likes songs like this. Dude, I even DISLIKE Belgium and I like this song! (I didn't like what they did in the Congo, but the past is the past so it's a hidden dislike that I should throw out.) It's difficult to do something like this, and I applaud them! My GOSH this is cool!
Slovakia- I’m Still Alive by TWiiNS. Did not rank in Final. I loved Slovakia's entry last year but... I don't like this. One of the twins don't even have rhythm. :/ It's not a horrible song of course. It's just eh. Nothing special. Songs about you being ready for something don't work well in Eurovision as I've seen. Well sometimes. They usually don't win though. This was kind of not Eurotrash but eh. Cute, but eh. Actually, this sounds like one of those inspirational 90s songs that people forgot about. I feel like having chocolate. Whoops what? The song just seems a little above generic. I'm a little disappointed. Still an okay song.
Ukraine- Angel by Mika Newton. Ranked 4th. Sand art in the back! I love sand art! It's soooo cool! Alas, sand art does not make a song. Okay song. The lyrics are eh, the song is okay. I dunno. It just seems that this song is sang too emotionally for such blah lyrics. Flying, falling down... it COULD be deep, but it's not deep enough to me. Just add more of a crushing aspect maybe? Not so hard. Eh about this making it through. No opinion.
Moldova- So Lucky by Zdob și Zdub. Ranked 12th. THOSE HATS. AUTO WIN. This song is interesting. There was an awesome pace change! This is pretty awesome like seriously! I adore the instruments! WHERE'S JIMMY JUMP WHEN YOU NEED HIM? The makeup of this song is so interesting! Soooo interesting! I didn't expect this from Moldova in all honesty. The song is just full of surprises. The lyrics are whatever but the instruments!! I love the instruments SO MUCH! My gosh! Glad this made it through.
Sweden- Popular by Eric Saade. Ranked 3rd. I WILL BE POPULAR :UU Catchy sort of. Really repetitive. The lyrics are horrid. BE POPULAR! GET GIRL! :U This song reminds me of a song from Chicago. They had it coming. That one. When he says, "My body wants you girl" I thought he was saying, "Nobody wants you here" or "Nobody wants you girl". Too repetitive. Look at how many times popular is said. But hey, fine. Still okay. It could grow on me, I'm not going to lie. FFFF I'm already singing it! Crap! XD Sweden vs. Finland? Finland. This is still catchy. Dang it.
Cyprus- San Aggelos S’Agapisa by Christos Mylordos. Did not rank in final. This song is supposed to be in harmony in the beginning, but it ISN'T. Shouting girl with wasp ball mace throws it off. This song seems like it's supposed to be traditional or something...but it really isn't all that good. I don't know what Cyprus was thinking sending in that entry in all honesty. For this competition, it's a no. For outside of the competition, I'm sure someone would like it. The people were very “leany”. XDD NO THAT'S NOT A PACE CHANGE-- okay it is but that's just doing it wrong! It's the SAME tone of voice with a change in instrumental SORT OF! The girl shouting was NOT a pace change! She just signaled a not very well done pace change!
Bulgaria- Na Inat by Poli Genova. Did not rank in final. ...Some parts of this song I like, such as the tone increase at certain times. The guitar part is nice...sort of standard though. It need more. The song needs more. The whole performance needs more. That's just how it is. Bulgaria should have stepped it up from last year, and they didn't. :/ Okay, maybe they did a little. Very little, but they tried. Actually, this is kinda catchy. Not bad I suppose. (In all honesty, I forgot how this song sounds.)
FYR Macedonia- Rusinka by Vlatko Ilievski. Did not rank in final. Dunno what they're saying but it sounds cool. o3o The song sounds kinda cool actually. BUT! The really needed to have more of a change in the music other than an intermission with the same pace. Europe might like it. Europe doesn't like change. :U It was a kind of fun song I suppose.
Israel- Ding Dong by Dana International. Did not rank in final. Ah, I expect big things from Israel! They're entry last year was wonderful! <3 We'll see how this year is after this basketball stuff. owo *sits patiently* ... owo... Still waiting... Oh a woman! ...owo... Her voice kind of annoys me, but okay whatever. This will probably... um... I hope it doesn't keep this pace. It's...it's...it really looks like it's keeping the pace. Ugh... typical Eurotrash song. I don't like it.
Slovenia- No One by Maja Keuc. Ranked 13th. I like the changes in pitch. I really do. I really hope it doesn't keep this pace though. This song is okay. Not much change in pace, but it's okay. I enjoy the chorus a lot. Round and round and round. It’s one of those songs that are like…saddish but aren’t. I like those type of songs. Glad it made it through I suppose.
Romania- Change by Hotel FM. Ranked 17th. Starts as an oldish sounding song. Like it already. <3 But let's see. Oh no, another song about changing the world. The worst part is that it's not that good. This song would be better if it was just the piano guy singing. That dude singing just really...his voice doesn't sit well with me. It's okay, but maybe it needs... more of a...I dunno. If there was more of a basis to why he wants to change the world in the song then I think it would be way more heartwarming, but without one, it's just kind of like, "He's just doing it because 'world' applies to everyone voting." I dunno. New genre! Generic change the world songs! XDD They should have made this more uppity. And they could have. Those instruments; I adore them but if they were louder and had more notes to play, this could have been PERFECT! It seems so dull with the instruments that aren’t so loud. Either be calm sounding or really out there or else it’s just…this… I care not that it made it through, but I’m not mad. I’m neutral about this song.
Estonia- Rockefeller Street by Getter Jaani. Ranked 24th. I love that dress. I like the cute sounding... ugh what is that... keyboard...dang it, I need to listen to it again. I REALLY LIKE HOW THEY CHANGE THE PACE! See what I'm saying?! A change of pace/tempo really kjhkdjfsjkfdgbvjb it makes a song more interesting! I think maybe if I heard this song not live then it might be a little better. BUT I HAVEN'T so this is what I'm listening to. It's alright. The change in pace really did it for me. <3 Glad this made it through.
Belarus- I Love Belarus by Anastasiya Vinnikova. Did not rank in final. I like the Asian sounding keyboard effect. Wait a second... IS THIS SONG SERIOUSLY SAYING I LOVE BELARUS?!!? Conceited little bastards! I don't even freaking know! Is this a joke?! Who do I ship with Belarus because I can use this for a WhoeverxBelarus AMV. :U ...Who DO I ship with Belarus...? o_o;; SO conceited. XD This song, I just don't know. Why would you come to a competition with a song about your country when you’re trying to reach out to EVERYONE in Europe?!
Latvia- Angel In Disguise by Musiqq. Did not rank in final. Let's do this Latvia... Um... more Eurotrash in disguise as an American song that no one likes. I'm going to be mobbed by Latvians. Latvian rap. Lol This song is just so regular. I can barely understand what they’re saying. This song is super plain. The rap is actually kind of cute. I’m not going to lie. I like the rapper’s glasses too. UNFITTING END TO THE SONG.
Denmark- New Tomorrow by A Friend In London. Ranked 5th. Look, they changed the pace of the song. Good job. <3 Ahhhh "and your weapon is your voice". Good phrase. Another change the world song. OTL BUT they make a sort of reference to what they want changed so it's better than Romania already. :U It's a nice song. I like the beginning a lot. I think change the world songs need to be calm like Finland’s or this OR like Sweden’s last year, (Sweet People), which was like hard core sort of, yet still calm. Romania’s was kind of just like…too happy. These type of change the world songs sound hopeful, Alyosha’s sounded deep and made you want to cry and do something. Romania’s seems falsely happy so it makes you think that the world is okay so what’s the point of changing the world? You know? Glad it made it through.
Ireland- Lipstick by Jedward. Ranked 8th. I had heard this before on accident really. I didn't take it very seriously. It's not the best song. It's um...okay. I'm still not taking it very seriously. Eh heh. ^^; I find no good message-- or any really. It's just...a flirty song kinda. At least Serbia's was kind of more of like...the guy on the inside. This song is about the girl on the outside. :/ These boys can flip so that's cool. :U Wait...did they say "Never Say Never?" >>;; O-Oh my gosh, they're so obnoxious with that host. XDDD I would have been like, "STFU I'M TRYING TO BE HEARTFELT! D:<" XD Okay, no I wouldn't have. I can't say that. It’s a cute song, but another song should have made it through. Catchy.
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France- Songu by Amaury Vassili. Ranked 15th. Ah this was a beautiful opera song. <3 So freaking beautiful!
Italy- Madness of Love by Raphael Gualazzi. Ranked 2nd. Ohhh my gosh this was amazing! What a beauty! It’s jazzy and old-sounding. I love old-sounding songs. <3
Germany- Taken by a Stranger by Lena. Ranked 10th. This song was…okay. Eh. Actually, once I hear this a lot, this song is kind of awesome. It’s like a spy song. Way better than last year’s entry. WAAAAAY better.
UK- I Can by Blue. Ranked 11th. Okay song. Nice, not amazing.
Spain- Que Me Quiten Lo Bailao - They Can't Take The Fun Away From Me by Lucía Pérez. Ranked 23rd. Cute song. XD Kind of fun.
The heartbeat thing is creepy as hell.
Songs I really liked from Part 2 (*Fave of that day)
Bosnia/Herzegovina
Austria
Belgium *
FYR Macedonia
Slovenia
Estonia
Denmark
Songs I really liked from Part 1 (*Fave of that day)
Norway
Albania
Armenia
Turkey
Serbia *
Switzerland
Georgia
Finland
Iceland
Songs from the Big Five that I loved
Italy
France
My somewhat out of order rankings
1. Serbia *
2. Belgium *
3. Italy
4. Turkey
5. Bosnia/Herzegovina
6. Armenia
7. Finland
8. Slovenia
9. Estonia
10. Ireland
11. Austria
12. Denmark
13. Albania
14. FYR Macedonia
15. Norway
16. Germany
17. Georgia
18. Iceland
19. Sweden
20. Switzerland
21. France (I added France recently but it should be somewhere near Germany.)