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[ErwinG]

ErwinG, on 02 February 2018 - 10:25 AM, said:

This coming week we'll more artists and songs as the following countries will be choosing their representative:

Malta & Switzerland on Saturday, February 3rd
UK on February 7th
Italy on February 10th as Festival di Sanremo 2018 concludes

Malta is tonight (2/3) and Switzerland is tomorrow (2/4)

[ErwinG]

I am watching the Malta's ESC Finals and so far have enjoyed it; below the participants in running order:

Aidan – Dai laga
Mariana Conte – Rocket
Jasmine – Supernova
Matthew Anthony – Call 2morrow
Danica – One step at a time
Dwett – Breaking point
Lawrence Grey – Love renegade
Richard & Joe – Song for dad
Tiziana – First time
Eleonor Cassar – Back to Life
Rhiannon – Beyond Blue Horizon
Brooke – Heart of Gold
Christabelle Borg – Taboo
Deborah C – Turn it up
Avenue Sky – We can run
Petra – Evolution

I enjoyed all songs, but the most were from:
Aidan - Jasmine - Danica - Richard & Joe - Tiziana - Eleonor - Rhiannon - Brooke - Christabelle - Deborah C - Avenue Sky - Petra

And now we wait on the results; but if it were me I would choose Brooke, Rhiannon or Avenue Sky to represent Malta at ESC 2018 in LIsbon

As you know I am always most certainly wrong with ESC ... so who knows!

[ErwinG]

Oh wow ... that result was amazing!!!

So glad for Christabelle ... did not think she could win though!!!

Congrats to Malta!

[Jeff Abbott]

MALTA

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 03 February 2018 - 05:07 PM, said:

Oh wow ... that result was amazing!!!

So glad for Christabelle ... did not think she could win though!!!

Congrats to Malta!

I agree 100%, what a great entry from Malta.

[ErwinG]

So tonight is Switzerland's turn to choose their representative among these 6 finalists:

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The Swiss finalists

Zibbz - Stones
Zibbz is comprised of siblings Corinne “Co” Gfeller (32) and Stee Gfeller (30). The pair have performed at rock concerts and festivals both together and as solo artists in Switzerland and abroad.

Angie Ott - A Thousand Times
Angie Ott (27) is married and has a young son. Music is her greatest passion and she draws on the power of her family to inspire her. In 2013 she finished second in The Voice of Switzerland and wants to share her feelings with the audience through her music.

Naeman - Kiss Me
"Never give up" is the motto of the 23-year-old Naeman. His biggest dream is to have an international career as a musician. The dancer and musicians plays the guitar, piano and drums and he has appeared on several TV talents shows in Switzerland and abroad. Naeman has extensive live performing experience and has visited over 35 major cities.

Chiara Dubey - Secrets and Lies
Chiara Dubey (24) has previously participated in the Swiss national selection for the Eurovisio Song Contest and 2018 marks the third time she will appear. Chiara plays the violin and piano and has been living in Zurich for several years.

Alejandro Reyes - Compass
Alejandro Reyes was born in Chile and moved to Switzerland at the age of 10. Now 26, Alejandro began his musical career when his friend gave him a guitar. The singer-songwriter gets inspiration for his songs from real life situations. Music guides him through difficult times, like a compass, which is also the title of his entry.

Vanessa Iraci - Redlights
Vanessa Iraci has been writing and composing since she was 15 years old. Vanessa is an accomplished live performer as well as recording artist. In 2014 she participated in The Voice of Switzerland. She also performs in a band called Myron and has toured extensively with them as well as a solo artist.

Who will it be?

[Jeff Abbott]

SWITZERLAND

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 04 February 2018 - 01:11 PM, said:

So tonight is Switzerland's turn to choose their representative among these 6 finalists:
Who will it be?

... the right one won tbh  

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 04 February 2018 - 03:08 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 04 February 2018 - 03:06 PM, said:

... the right one won tbh  

Yes, it did .. but I am happy Alejandro came in second ...

So far, the songs are not disappointing ...

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 04 February 2018 - 04:12 PM, said:

Yes, it did .. but I am happy Alejandro came in second ...

So far, the songs are not disappointing ...

Spanish song is the one I like the least.  

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 04 February 2018 - 05:38 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 04 February 2018 - 05:37 PM, said:

Spanish song is the one I like the least.  

Me too ... but it's "the favorite" so far ... followed by France and Czech ... I still prefer Albania to win so far ... followed by Malta or France ...

[ErwinG]

Watching Festival di Sanremo now ... wish I was there!!!

"Campioni" section of Sanremo:

• Annalisa - Il mondo prima di te
  
• Ron - Almeno pensami
  
• The Kolors - Frida (mai, mai, mai)
  
• Max Gazze - La leggenda di Cristalda e Pizzomunno
  
• Ornella Vanoni with Bungaro & Pacifico - Imparare ad amarsi
  
• Fabrizio Moro & Ermal Meta - Non mi avete fatto niente
  
• Mario Biondi - Rivederti
  
• Roby Facchinetti & Riccardo Fogli - Il segreto del tempo
  
• Lo Stato Sociale - Una vita in vacanza
  
• Noemi - Non smettere mai di cercarmi
  
• Decibel - Lettera dal Duca
  
• Elio e le Storie Tese - Arrivedorci
  
• Giovani Caccamo - Eterno
  
• Red Canzian - Ognuno ha il suo racconto
  
• Luca Barbarossa - Passame er sale
  
• Diodato & Roy Paci - Adesso
  
• Nina Zilli - Senza appartenere
  
• Renzo Rubino - Custodire
  
• Enzo Avitabile & Peppe Servillo - Il coraggio di ogni giorno
  
• Le Vibrazioni - Così sbagliato

The participants in the Newcomers section "Nuove proposte":

• Lorenzo Baglioni - Il congiuntivo
  
• Mirkoeilcane - Stiamo tutti bene
  
• Eva - Cosa ti salverà
  
• Giulia Casieri - Come stai
  
• Mudimbi - Il mago
  
• Ultimo - Il ballo delle incertezze
  
• Leonardo Monteiro - Bianca
  
• Alice Caioli - Specchi rotti

Edited by ErwinG, 06 February 2018 - 02:53 PM.

[ErwinG]

UK is choosing their artist and song tonight:

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Who is in the running to represent the UK?

The six competing artists and songs in 2018:

Asanda - Legends - written by Christopher Wortley, Laurell Barker & Roel Rats
16-year-old school girl Asanda first wowed the British public when she appeared on the 2013 series of Britain's Got Talent aged 11. Simon Cowell and his fellow judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and David Walliams took her through to the finals of the competition after watching her sassy renditions of hits by Beyoncé and Rihanna.

Goldstone - I Feel The Love - written by Eric Lumiere, Joakim Buddee, Laura White & Roel Rats
Formed in 2013, the girls from Goldstone are vocal powerhouses, comfortable with performing live in front of audiences of all shapes and sizes, be they intimate UK gigs or international concerts in front of thousands. Each member is a talent in their own right, each having carved out a professional career in music and on stage.

Jaz Ellington - You - written by Ashley Hicklin, Herman Gardarfve & Laura White
As a seasoned vocal arranger for many years, London-based Jaz has been involved with music for a good 15 years of his life. Growing up, he was exposed to the likes of Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Luther Vandross, who left a profound impact on his vocal style.

Liam Tamne - Astronaut - written by Ashley Hicklin, Jacob Pedersen, Jeanette Bonde & Rune Braager
Trained as an actor at Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, Surrey, Liam has an impressive and extensive list of theatre credits to his name. From Raoul in Phantom of the Opera to Link Larkin in Hairspray; West End star Liam has the incredible ability to convey true emotion to any role he plays with impecible stage presence.

RAYA - Crazy - written by Emil Rosendal Lei, Greta Salóme Stefánsdóttir & Samir Salah Elshafie
With years of professional performance experience, RAYA is a singer, dancer and DJ. Graduating from BIMM (British and Irish Modern Music Institute) London College with the award for The Best Performer of the Year, she's since gone on to provide backing vocals for Hurts, danced for Little Mix and has appeared in the TV drama Mr Selfridge.

SuRie - Storm - written by Nicole Blair, Gil Lewis & Sean Hargreaves
SuRie is an actress and singer who is no stranger to the Eurovision Song Contest, appearing as a backing singer for Loïc Nottet in 2015 and Blanche at Eurovision 2017.

Personally I love "Legends" and "I Feel the Love" is a close second ...

[celine4evauk]

SuRie won. Thought she would by the audience’s reaction.

[ErwinG]

celine4evauk, on 07 February 2018 - 03:54 PM, said:

SuRie won. Thought she would by the audience's reaction.

I liked it ... congrats UK!

[celine4evauk]

ErwinG, on 07 February 2018 - 04:13 PM, said:

I liked it ... congrats UK!

I thought it would be her, and the young girl second.
SuRie’s high note when she sang the second time was a bit painful though. Hope she does well on the night!

[Jeff Abbott]

THE UNITED KINGDOM

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 07 February 2018 - 05:04 PM.

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 07 February 2018 - 04:13 PM, said:

I liked it ... congrats UK!

celine4evauk, on 07 February 2018 - 04:51 PM, said:

I thought it would be her, and the young girl second.
SuRie's high note when she sang the second time was a bit painful though. Hope she does well on the night!

I didn't see that coming tbh.

Before the show I was almost certain Asandra is gonna win, but when she sang live I was like "nope, no way"

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 07 February 2018 - 05:12 PM.

[celine4evauk]

Jeff Abbott, on 07 February 2018 - 05:08 PM, said:

I didn't see that coming tbh.

Before the show I was almost certain Asandra is gonna win, but when she sang live I was like "nope, no way"

The low parts of her song would have gotten lost in the Arena on Finals night. Found it a bit hard to understand some of what she was singing too. But she definitely got the second best reaction from the audience.

Saw a brief interview with a Eurovision fan this morning, he goes every year etc. Met quite a few winners over the years too - and he mentioned Celine and there was a picture of him with her in 1989.

[ErwinG]

celine4evauk, on 07 February 2018 - 05:23 PM, said:

The low parts of her song would have gotten lost in the Arena on Finals night. Found it a bit hard to understand some of what she was singing too. But she definitely got the second best reaction from the audience.

Absolutely agree ... that part of the song is what hurt her chances ...

[Jeff Abbott]

10 songs from the Polish National Selection have been announced.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 08 February 2018 - 02:53 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 08 February 2018 - 02:51 PM, said:

10 songs from the Polish National Selection have been announced.

Looking forward to listening to them soon ...

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 08 February 2018 - 04:50 PM, said:

Looking forward to listening to them soon ...

Out of the already released songs, this one has been my favourite so far. It's different, fresh and a bit indie.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 08 February 2018 - 05:21 PM.

[ErwinG]

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The participants in Poland

1. Saszan – Nie chcę ciebie mniej
2. Monika Urlik – Momentum
3. Isabel Otrebus – Delirium
4. Ifi Ude – Love is stronger
5. Future Folk – Krakowiacy i górale
6. Gromee feat. Lukas Meijer – Light me up
7. Marta Gałuszewska – Why don’t we go
8. Pablosson – Sunflower
9. Maja Hyży – Skin
10. Happy Prince – Don’t let go

As I can't watch the video at work ... let me know which of these 10 it is ...

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 09 February 2018 - 09:34 AM, said:

As I can't watch the video at work ... let me know which of these 10 it is ...

#4, though only four songs have been released up to this point, so anything can change for me

#6 is kind of favourite to win, it's by this famous Polish DJ

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 09 February 2018 - 10:04 AM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 09 February 2018 - 10:00 AM, said:

#4, though only four songs have been released up to this point, so anything can change for me

#6 is kind of favourite to win, it's by this famous Polish DJ

Oh ok ... cool!

We'll see what happens!

Sanremo continues tonight and all 20 songs are being performed as a "duet" by the original big artist and some artist they choose ... and tomorrow is the big Final Night ... I've been watching all week ... but I have no clue who the votes will help or hurt ...

[ErwinG]

Watching the Finals in Denmark now

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The finalists

• Ditte Marie – Riot
  
• Anna Ritsmar – Starlight
  
• Rasmussen – Higher Ground
  
• Sannie – Boys on Girls
  
• Sandra – Angels To My Battlefield
  
• Lasse Meling – Unfound
  
• Carlsen – Standing Up For Love
  
• KARUI – Signals
  
• Rikke Ganer-Tolsøe – Holder Fast i Ingenting
  
• Albin Fredy – Music For The Road

Let's see who fill follow in Anja's shoes ...

Edited by ErwinG, 10 February 2018 - 01:20 PM.

[Jeff Abbott]

DENMARK

[ErwinG]

Nice choice!

My favorite was Albin Fredy who came in 3rd

Watching the Sanremo Final night now ... it's been a fantastic journey!

Not sure who will win ... as voting has been very different every night before tonight!

My favorites are: The Kolors & the Meta/Moro duet & Lo Stato Sociale
Then: Annalisa (who did fantastic tonight) & Noemi (singing later in the show)

But I am ready to find out who will represent Italy at ESC 2018

Edited by ErwinG, 10 February 2018 - 03:51 PM.

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 10 February 2018 - 03:46 PM, said:

Nice choice!

My favorite was Albin Fredy who came in 3rd

Watching the Sanremo Final night now ... it's been a fantastic journey!

Not sure who will win ... as voting has been very different every night before tonight!

My favorites are: The Kolors & the Meta/Moro duet & Lo Stato Sociale
Then: Annalisa (who did fantastic tonight) & Noemi (singing later in the show)

But I am ready to find out who will represent Italy at ESC 2018

It's high time Annalisa won the Sanremo Festival.