Macedonia -
Esma & Lozano - Pred Da Se Razdeni
Macedonia took the Belarusian way and changed their original Imperija to this, because... well, the reasons are known only to themselves! One would think that if you have an internal selection and time in your hands you would come with the final product. Anyways, I have been wanting Lozano to do Eurovision for a long time now, and Esma is a nice addition (in a Moira Orfei-ish way) and actually I like this second one better than Imperija unlike most fans, it seems. I would say it was a bit cheap and unoriginal, while this actual song develops nicely, Esma has a much better and fitting part in it. It feels more authenthic and not so forced and taylor made. Well done. After all.
San Marino - Valentina Monetta - Crisalide
I'm rather amused to follow how fans have taken to Valentina and Siegel's song this year. Last year I was propably the only one supporting them, and now... what can I say? Valentina sings well (she did that also last year) and the song is pretty. A very 80's Italian retro schlager I'd say. Charming and it is clear Valentina is totally one with her song, not just giving her best shot like last year. Cindarella has found her shoes. Why I keep imagining a gospel choir coming in when the tempo changes? Real strings and maybe a hint of more modern beat would have done wonders but this is just charming the way it is. And yes, San Marino should qualify easily this year - for the first time.
Romania - Cezar - It's my life
Romania has taken the spot San Marino had last year, everyone's favorite dislike. And it's easy to see and hear why. He may be a very talented singer but he forgot he's doing pop now and tune down his voice, and most of his facial expressions that surely work on theater stage but in close up on TV-screen will surely get some people have nightmares afterwords. This said, the song... is it good? Not really. A very unoriginal pop tune clued together from various familiar pieces and bits from here and there, held together by his opera voice. I actually kinda liked this somewhat when the national selection was going on and even when it won I was ok and amused with it. But now, I'm totally tired with it and the best thing they did with the running order is it's the last one so you can skip it in your playlist, and in May you can rush for a pee before the interval act. Sorry.
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