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[Jeff Abbott]

I know I'm not the most objective person to judge this performance, but take a look at this one. WOW

[ErwinG]

Gotta check which video it is at home ... it's blocked now for me at work!

UK and Italy just had their first rehearsal and people are going crazy!!!

[angelil78]

I'm really really really really really trying to like the Italian song, really really really trying but I can't   I mean I think its' ok but that's about it. I still haven't watched all of the rehearsals, maybe Italy will change my mind then

I'm redoing my top 20 list now.
I decided to not look at any bets or let anything influence my list. It's just songs that I like and not songs that I think will get far. Just what I like.

My sister is then doing her list and we will have a viewing party on Tuesday, Thursday and then Saturday

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 05 May 2017 - 12:26 PM, said:

Gotta check which video it is at home ... it's blocked now for me at work!

UK and Italy just had their first rehearsal and people are going crazy!!!

I'm impressed with the UK staging, it looks super cool, top 10 maybe.

[ErwinG]

angelil78, on 05 May 2017 - 01:28 PM, said:

I'm really really really really really trying to like the Italian song, really really really trying but I can't   I mean I think its' ok but that's about it. I still haven't watched all of the rehearsals, maybe Italy will change my mind then

I'm redoing my top 20 list now.
I decided to not look at any bets or let anything influence my list. It's just songs that I like and not songs that I think will get far. Just what I like.

My sister is then doing her list and we will have a viewing party on Tuesday, Thursday and then Saturday

I did not like the Italian song either ... did not think it could win Sanremo ... but I am happy it did ... and looking forward to the show at ESC ...

I will be watching Tuesday and Thursday at home; then Saturday will be in San Juan, Puerto Rico, so hopefully I will be able to watch online, but I do have a concert to go that night, so I might miss the final part and get to know who won until I am back at the hotel (mostly around 1AM)

Jeff Abbott, on 05 May 2017 - 03:53 PM, said:

I'm impressed with the UK staging, it looks super cool, top 10 maybe.

Yes, looks awesome!!!

[ErwinG]

Just saw the rehearsals for the Netherlands and Ireland ... impressive!!!

btw Dutch TV will be presenting a special with OG3NE ... on their way to ESC ... should be fun to watch tonight!

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 06 May 2017 - 10:11 AM, said:

Just saw the rehearsals for the Netherlands and Ireland ... impressive!!!

btw Dutch TV will be presenting a special with OG3NE ... on their way to ESC ... should be fun to watch tonight!

The Netherlands will easily qualify to the final, these sisters sound great together, it's like they're perfectly synchronized.  

[Jeff Abbott]

I don't know whether you'll agree but ...

...  Italy has it in the bag already, the only country that could screw them up is either Portugal or Bulgaria

...  vocals from Israel, Macedonia, Belgium and Serbia are really disappointing

...  the guy from Montenegro at this point became a total joke entry with his ponytail and amateur dance routines

...  the UK will surprise everybody with a good result

...  the guy from Sweden is so stiff and wooden

...  Alma should've kept her song entirely in French

...  Armenia will be top 5 at least, more like top 3

...  semi final 1 will be a bloodbath

...  Spain and Germany are likely to end up last once again

...  listening to Lithuanian "song" actually hurts  


That's all, for now.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 06 May 2017 - 03:24 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 06 May 2017 - 03:00 PM, said:

I don't know whether you'll agree but ...

...  Italy has it in the bag already, the only country that could screw them up is either Portugal or Bulgaria (I do not want to jinx this)

...  vocals from Israel, Macedonia, Belgium and Serbia are really disappointing (Yup - especially Belgium in rehearsals so far, we'll have to see if she manages during the final)

...  the guy from Montenegro at this point became a total joke entry with his ponytail and amateur dance routines (yes, and he is enjoying it)

...  the UK will surprise everybody with a good result (let's hope so, she deserves it)

...  Armenia will be top 5 at least, more like top 3 (Hmmm )

...  semi final 1 will be a bloodbath (It definitely is - it will all come down to the votes)

...  Spain and Germany are likely to end up last once again (I like both songs, so I don't want to see that happen)

...  listening to Lithuanian "song" actually hurts   (LOL - has not been a favorite neither)


That's all, for now.

Not so sure about Portugal though ... I can't and for the love of Portugal find what is so "attractive" about the song to so many people ... I like the song, but for me, that's not a winning ESC song ... but who knows, worst songs have won before ...

Jeff Abbott, on 06 May 2017 - 02:57 PM, said:

The Netherlands will easily qualify to the final, these sisters sound great together, it's like they're perfectly synchronized.  

They better be in the final ... and yes, they sound perfectly synchronized ...

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 06 May 2017 - 03:29 PM, said:

Not so sure about Portugal though ... I can't and for the love of Portugal find what is so "attractive" about the song to so many people ... I like the song, but for me, that's not a winning ESC song ... but who knows, worst songs have won before ...


They better be in the final ... and yes, they sound perfectly synchronized ...

Apart from Italy, no other country will stand out like Portugal will, the juries will eat him up, the public might as well.

You mean Russia 2008, if so then I agree.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 06 May 2017 - 03:39 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 06 May 2017 - 03:35 PM, said:

No other country will stand out like Portugal will, the juries will eat him up, the public might as well.

Oh believe me I know ...

One week for the 2017 ESC Finals

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 06 May 2017 - 03:38 PM, said:

Oh believe me I know ...

One week for the 2017 ESC Finals

... something tells me you're not very pleased with it  

Just like with the UK entry, fully appreciating the Portuguese song is like a journey.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 06 May 2017 - 03:44 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 06 May 2017 - 03:41 PM, said:

... something tells me you're not very pleased with it  

Just like with the UK entry, fully appreciating the Portuguese song is like a journey.

Yes, and a musical journey to remember

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 06 May 2017 - 03:47 PM, said:

Yes, and a musical journey to remember

obviously

btw, only 3 days left to the first semi

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 06 May 2017 - 03:49 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 06 May 2017 - 03:49 PM, said:

obviously

btw, only 3 days left to the first semi

Yes, 3 days for SF #1 ... can't wait!!!

Once this is all set and winner has been announced, I will update my Top 20 ...

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 06 May 2017 - 03:52 PM, said:

Yes, 3 days for SF #1 ... can't wait!!!

Once this is all set and winner has been announced, I will update my Top 20 ...

ok  

[ErwinG]

So I watched the OG3NE special ... and I must say that it was fun to see how they prepared once chosen, to follow them when they chose the song, the video making and presentation and the story behind the song ... so inspiring! (which of course I did not know, because I did not read all their info on the ESC page)

[Davey84]

I can't believe it's almost time for ESC 2017!! Time goes by soooooo fast!

I don't know any entries of this year... Only the Dutch one. I'm happy they are doing so well in the media and in the polls, but i still don't really like the song Can't wait to be surprised Tueday!

[ErwinG]

Davey84, on 07 May 2017 - 08:26 AM, said:

I can't believe it's almost time for ESC 2017!! Time goes by soooooo fast!

I don't know any entries of this year... Only the Dutch one. I'm happy they are doing so well in the media and in the polls, but i still don't really like the song Can't wait to be surprised Tueday!

Yes, time does fly ... and believe me you will be surprised ...

[angelil78]

ugh it's so difficult to make a list.

I think my favorite countries are Poland and France. I think so many of the countries have good songs this year (Or I've listened to them too much).

So weird that the official cd is not yet on Spotify. All the playlists don't have the country names included.

[ErwinG]

This looks complicated:

ESC Final Night - Allocation for Big 5 and Ukraine:

First half
     Italy Francesco Gabbani "Occidentali's Karma"    

Second half
    France     Alma "Requiem"
    Germany    Levina   "Perfect Life"
    Spain    Manel Navarro "Do It for Your Lover"
    United Kingdom Lucie Jones     "Never Give Up on You"
22    Ukraine   O.Torvald    "Time"

[angelil78]

  So excited!!  Will there be a viewing party here??

[Jeff Abbott]

angelil78, on 08 May 2017 - 05:42 AM, said:

ugh it's so difficult to make a list.

I think my favorite countries are Poland and France. I think so many of the countries have good songs this year (Or I've listened to them too much).

So weird that the official cd is not yet on Spotify. All the playlists don't have the country names included.

I don't know you, but I love you.

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 08 May 2017 - 08:10 AM, said:

This looks complicated:

ESC Final Night - Allocation for Big 5 and Ukraine:

First half
Italy Francesco Gabbani "Occidentali's Karma"

Second half
France Alma "Requiem"
Germany    Levina   "Perfect Life"
Spain Manel Navarro "Do It for Your Lover"
United Kingdom Lucie Jones "Never Give Up on You"
22    Ukraine   O.Torvald    "Time"

At this point we know Italy will be performing 13th. hehe

Rumour has it the UK may be performing last because it's so difficult to set up their screens.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 08 May 2017 - 12:44 PM.

[ErwinG]

angelil78, on 08 May 2017 - 12:40 PM, said:

  So excited!!  Will there be a viewing party here??

I am guessing yes ... I will be at work ... but got my tablet on and will watch and re-watch at home later as well ...

[Jeff Abbott]

At the back of my head there's still impression that Poland may not qualify to the final, I can't explain why.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 08 May 2017 - 12:58 PM, said:

At the back of my head there's still impression that Poland may not qualify to the final, I can't explain why.

That's because you feel that her Semi-Final will be a bloodbath for points and qualifying positions ...

[ErwinG]

For tomorrow's Semi Final #1:

01    Sweden - Robin Bengtsson with "I Can't Go On"   
02    Georgia - Tamara Gachechiladze with "Keep The Faith"   
03    Australia - Isaiah with "Don't Come Easy"   
04    Albania - Lindita with "World"
05    Belgium - Blanche with "City Lights"
06    Montenegro - Slavko Kalezić with "Space"
07    Finland - Norma John with "Blackbird"   
08    Azerbaijan - Dihaj with "Skeletons"
09    Portugal - Salvador Sobral with "Amar Pelos Dois"
10    Greece - Demy with "This is Love"   
11    Poland - Kasia Moś with "Flashlight"   
12    Moldova - Sunstroke Project with "Hey Mamma"   
13    Iceland - Svala with "Paper"
14    Czech Republic - Martina Bárta with "My Turn"
15    Cyprus - Hovig with "Gravity"   
16    Armenia - Artsvik with "Fly With Me"
17    Slovenia - Omar Naber with "On My Way"
18    Latvia - Triana Park with "Line"

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 08 May 2017 - 01:20 PM, said:

For tomorrow's Semi Final #1:

01    Sweden - Robin Bengtsson with "I Can't Go On"   
02    Georgia - Tamara Gachechiladze with "Keep The Faith"   
03    Australia - Isaiah with "Don't Come Easy"   
04    Albania - Lindita with "World"
05    Belgium - Blanche with "City Lights"
06    Montenegro - Slavko Kalezić with "Space"
07    Finland - Norma John with "Blackbird"   
08    Azerbaijan - Dihaj with "Skeletons"
09    Portugal - Salvador Sobral with "Amar Pelos Dois"
10    Greece - Demy with "This is Love"   
11    Poland - Kasia Moś with "Flashlight"
12    Moldova - Sunstroke Project with "Hey Mamma"   
13    Iceland - Svala with "Paper"
14    Czech Republic - Martina Bárta with "My Turn"
15    Cyprus - Hovig with "Gravity"   
16    Armenia - Artsvik with "Fly With Me"     
17    Slovenia - Omar Naber with "On My Way"
18    Latvia - Triana Park with "Line"

These are my qualifiers.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 08 May 2017 - 02:54 PM.

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 08 May 2017 - 01:11 PM, said:

That's because you feel that her Semi-Final will be a bloodbath for points and qualifying positions ...

100% accurate