Author Topic: Eurovision 2019 (Read 17135 times)

Riquende · « **on:** February 9, 2019, 09:56:49 am »

Well, looks like we've just decided to go in all ~~guns~~ white flags blazing:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/8_IcrNgV-O4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/8_IcrNgV-O4</a>

I was hoping this would be the entry, reminds me of early 90s school discos (not that that would be much of a votewinner):

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/s847b0ZaQqk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/s847b0ZaQqk</a>

I haven't looked yet at what else has been picked so far, it seems to get earlier every year as the hopefuls try to become the early front runner and get their tracks played on radio across Europe. And let's just agree ahead of the time that we're going to fail badly regardless of the Brexit fallout and not feel the need to mention it...

Skidder. · « **Reply #1 on:** February 9, 2019, 10:49:05 am »

I managed five clicks across the timeline.

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #2 on:** February 9, 2019, 11:26:04 am »

Was on in the background for a while here. I played guess the original tune it's been ripped off with Wifey until we got bored and changed channel.

All seemed instantly forgettable except for the Shania Twain modelled 17 year old version which was vaguely easy on the ear in the sense that if it came on the radio while driving, the urge to turn it off or change channel would not be irresistable.

But I'd be astonished if we exceed 0 points with any of them, and that's not taking into account any probable anti-UK Brexit backlash.

Setting aside the fact that it's become a gross broadcasters gladhanding junket and is more about spectacle rather than music, I think the whole Eurovision concept is now debateable, most countries have such easy access to other countries music these days through the Internet that its inevitable that real regional differences in music for these sort of events is going to disappear as everything becomes homogenised to the basics resulting in everything commercially targetted like this starting to sound the same no matter where its from.

But I do wonder who is ever going to download or buy this stuff?

rob1966 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 9, 2019, 11:59:29 am »

Gulley, UK will get MINUS points this year.

Riquende · « **Reply #4 on:** February 9, 2019, 03:49:25 pm »

Quote from: The Gulleysucker on February 9, 2019, 11:26:04 am

But I do wonder who is ever going to download or buy this stuff?

I always get hold of the album as I need 'clean' modern pop music for an annual summer event I DJ and I know nothing about actual pop music these days, so I make up a playlist from whatever seems okay on the latest NOW, that year's poppiest Eurovision entries and bulked out with recent synthwave*. There have been a good few in the last few years that I would say I 'like' and would still put on (in fact I went through a decade's worth picking them out last year as the pre-show entertainment for the party I threw), but gone are the days even 10 years ago where I'd be pleasantly surprised by something and invested enough in an act to properly listen to their other stuff (Lordi obviously, and The Ark, and even a band who didn't qualify from Sweden's Melodifestivalen called BWO all spring to mind).

So you're right that the majority of acts are a lot more polished these days. Last year's winner had an element of weirdness but 2nd places was extremely slick and could have been a massive hit with the right 'name' belting it out. But hey, I preferred Moldova with their clever staging.

* If you ever want to become the least popular member of staff in a high school then play 4+ hours of up tempo pop music that teenagers don't recognise and deadbat all complaints away with "I'm old, I thought this was hip, go away".

Riquende · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2019, 04:53:52 pm »

Political controversy abounds already as the racist populists propping up Italy's government decry the 'sneering elites' (man, those guys get everywhere) picking an Italian-Egyptian (born in Milan) to compete.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/11/italian-egyptian-mahmood-singers-victory-angers-matteo-salvini

Fitzy. · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2019, 03:24:36 pm »

That's a great entry, to be fair.

Said nobody ever.

Riquende · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2019, 05:34:35 pm »

Well the semi finals are upon us!

I've been fairly switched off from it this year, I know there are boycotts over it being held in Israel and apparently Ukraine dropped out after their performer refused to honour a ban on performing in Russia.

The Netherlands are the bookies' favourite, though that rarely means much.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/Eztx7Wr8PtE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/Eztx7Wr8PtE</a>

Sounds utterly dire to me.

Norway I like:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/50WutSRykdE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/50WutSRykdE</a>

Ireland I have no quibble with:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/LXBIDYh_UE4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/LXBIDYh_UE4</a>

Iceland are worth of a mention:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/-ELSP8zqhXo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/-ELSP8zqhXo</a>

He's brave to go on stage with that mullet.

Trada · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2019, 06:54:55 pm »

It will be interesting to see if any live protests happen.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2019, 08:12:31 pm »

Can't really get into the Eurovision spirit when there is a literal warzone outside

RedGuy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2019, 08:39:56 pm »

Quote from: gazzalfc on May 14, 2019, 08:12:31 pm

Can't really get into the Eurovision spirit when there is a literal warzone outside

There really isn't.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2019, 08:50:45 pm »

Quote from: RedGuy on May 14, 2019, 08:39:56 pm

There really isn't.

Fair enough. In the country.

planet-terror · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2019, 08:52:33 pm »

Is it Saturday yet. Buzzing for this. Bigger than CL final for me.

tubby · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2019, 09:12:16 pm »

Fucking hell Iceland.

Riquende · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2019, 10:50:08 am »

Quote from: tubby on May 14, 2019, 09:12:16 pm

Fucking hell Iceland.

Got through though! I like the music (I keep expecting the GTAIV Electro-choc jingle), but I could do without the raspy shouting and thin reedy chorus.

At least it was a song though... whatever Portugal served up last night was more like some sort of edgy A-level performance piece. Would have been an absolute travesty to let that qualify.

Samie · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2019, 02:47:59 pm »

Putting money on the Dutch this year.

If it's anything like their Football team then we'll have arguments and fights with someone getting their arse burnt.

oldfordie · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2019, 08:54:52 pm »

Quote from: Riquende on May 14, 2019, 05:34:35 pm

Well the semi finals are upon us!

I've been fairly switched off from it this year, I know there are boycotts over it being held in Israel and apparently Ukraine dropped out after their performer refused to honour a ban on performing in Russia.

The Netherlands are the bookies' favourite, though that rarely means much.

Sounds utterly dire to me.

Norway I like:

Ireland I have no quibble with:

Iceland are worth of a mention:

He's brave to go on stage with that mullet.

As a warning it's time to make a cup of tea

Had 2 bets, France EW 21/1 Decent enough song but message gives it a good chance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvKyGQ8fzuY

Russia EW, not sure they are too popular nowadays though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEpUgRtXBss

Mind you I never bleeding win on this so don't back em on my opinion.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2019, 12:35:34 am »

Quote from: tubby on May 14, 2019, 09:12:16 pm

Fucking hell Iceland.

I was surprised by this one myself because the tall guy with the spiked face mask in this band is Einar Stef. He's in an Icelandic band I've been to see a few times called Vök, and they are totally different to this song and genre. He's a really lovely guy to talk to as well.

I don't normally watch Eurovision, but I might tune in for this.

Jebediah · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2019, 08:45:05 pm »

Quote from: gazzalfc on May 14, 2019, 08:50:45 pm

Fair enough. In the country.

You should visit and see for yourself

planet-terror · « **Reply #19 on:** May 18, 2019, 04:53:48 pm »

More exciting than the fa Cup

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2019, 07:52:03 pm »

Two questions:

1) Not bothered by the performances but what time do the results start?
2) Anyone got that gif of the Polish milkers from a few years back?

planet-terror · « **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:02:48 pm »

It's onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoooooo

Ray K · « **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:05:33 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on May 18, 2019, 07:52:03 pm

Two questions:

1) Not bothered by the performances but what time do the results start?
2) Anyone got that gif of the Polish milkers from a few years back?

1. About 10 ish (insert Sean Connery joke)
2.

planet-terror · « **Reply #23 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:12:25 pm »

Wonder what's more important to the Aussies at the mo. Election results or the euro vision

rushyman · « **Reply #24 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:13:02 pm »

Why are Australia in it?

Have I missed a meeting somewhere ?

rushyman · « **Reply #25 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:14:41 pm »

I just saw Euron Greyjoy as one of the former presenters

Ray K · « **Reply #26 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:15:40 pm »

Quote from: rushyman on May 18, 2019, 08:13:02 pm

Why are Australia in it?

Have I missed a meeting somewhere ?

They've been in it for around five years now. Do keep up, 007.

rushyman · « **Reply #27 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:16:34 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on May 18, 2019, 08:15:40 pm

They've been in it for around five years now. Do keep up, 007.

The question of why still lingers

gregorio · « **Reply #28 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:19:05 pm »

Malta will be getting sweaty arms

planet-terror · « **Reply #29 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:22:41 pm »

Chilling from Albania. Enigma on acid

Ray K · « **Reply #30 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:25:11 pm »

The drummer's doing amazing work here for Czech Busted.

rushyman · « **Reply #31 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:25:55 pm »

How can you fuck up air drums and bass

planet-terror · « **Reply #32 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:26:01 pm »

Proper cheese

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #33 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:33:04 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on May 18, 2019, 08:15:40 pm

They've been in it for around five years now. Do keep up, 007.

Have they? Blimey.

planet-terror · « **Reply #34 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:33:49 pm »

Decent by ze Germans

gregorio · « **Reply #35 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:34:09 pm »

Festival of Bland so far

planet-terror · « **Reply #36 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:37:20 pm »

Warp speed ahead

rushyman · « **Reply #37 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:37:33 pm »

Norton completely ruins this with his utterly unfunny crack and telling you who the favourites are an what’s going to happen

He’s got to go or at least the option

Libertine · « **Reply #38 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:40:56 pm »

Enjoyed that by Denmark, best one so far.

gregorio · « **Reply #39 on:** May 18, 2019, 08:41:35 pm »

That’s more like it San Marinoooooo no no no no noooooo!!!!