Life after Helsinki 2007 Eurovision

Now what to say? I loved the original version of this song, then grew some fondness to this new one. Daniel is a fine singer. I love the backdrop, I think it's one of the nicest ones this year but then I do have a thing for columns. But. Somehow this isn't working - unless the camerawork is amazing and hides all the akwad movement we see on stage in the video. Also I keep asking why he has this bacing group as they seem to thunder over him. There are too many things wrong with this staging, and the arrangement of the song. Such a shame. I desperately want to like this so much more than I can make myself to do at this point by listening it. Watching this performance? Hmm, I may use it as a toilet break.... Sorry. And what's it with this flasher's jacket in the forest?

The Macedonian entry surely has went through some transformations step by step dropping any hint of Macedonia from it. The song that won originally was first totally rearranged and now the staging takes it to another diretion again. To a very American that is. Daniel, who actually lives in Vienna, has invited American vocal group MERJ (ex-Blackstreet) to perform with him. It all comes across very boybandish affair but the staging is also nicely retro, and the backdrop and colors are very beautiful. Somehow this comes across very likable. I always liked the song, but maybe I tend to forget it when spotting out favourites. Now with this stunning visuals I will remember it for sure....