I wasn't planning on doing personal reviews this year either but here we go after all. Truth to be said I have listened the entries 0-2 times before sitting down now to comment them. Let's go!
The usual Blogilkar's home jury will reunite later and the results revealed in due time. meanwhile, my thoughts and comments on the entries of Eurovision song contest series is right here.
Malta - Aiden - Bella ****
Now this is a curious one: One of my favourites, reasonably high in odds yet I have a feeling this will place somewhere in 20s in the grand final. I hope not! Beautiful and old fashioned but in a good way (like Italy) and among all these weird puzzle songs this has a melody that starts, grows unlike most. Aiden finally made it and I'm happy it's with this kind of a song rather than those Ritmus and other "girl pops" with Latin thrown in. Secretly I wish and hope for a Top-10.
Norway - Jonas Lovv - Ya ya ya **
I didn't follow the Norwegian selection at all this year so when I heard this I was quite surprised. Yet I didn't think much of it at first but second, third hearing has made me like it a lot more. Jonas sells this song that is very simple and not so original but it works. Despite that I have put it on my NQ list for some reason. I think this will change eventually and someone has to make room for him come May.
Ukraine - Leléka - Ridnym **
This song has its moments, the beginning is beautiful but like many others this has a bit too many different parts that don't come together so well always. But this is beautiful and Ukrainians know to stage their entries. And this is Ukraine. Final is secured and ... well, lower top-10 in sight or if all wrong Top-15. The revamp was minor but good.
Comments