Life after Helsinki 2007 Eurovision

  Estonia has its second Eesti laul 2018 semifinal tonight and will give us five more finalists. Tonight's offering is rather varied with some weird songs and honestly I have no idea how Estonians will vote - will they go for the safe or the alternative? It feels anyways like the favorites were already in the first semifinal a week ago. This blogger is all for Sky and Tempel , the rest it insignificant for me... Marju Länik - Täna otsuseid ei tee Rolf Roosalu - Show a Little Love Frankie Animal - (Can’t Keep Calling) Misty Eliis Pärna & Gerli Padar - Sky (wildcard) Indrek Ventmann - Tempel Evestus - Welcome to My World Karl Kristjan & Karl Killing feat. Wateva - Young Metsakutsu - Koplifornia Girls in Pearls - Spellbound Nika - Knock Knock

  After yesterday's semifinal one entries Estonia revealed today the semifinal two entries. Like yesterday the goodies are far and apart, and below is my First hearing ranking . Eelis & Eurovision veteran Gerli deliver a timeless ballad that feels real and not manufactured for Eurovision, and therefor stands out. Indrek continues to deliver after Hispaania tüdruk , and a lot of experience in musicals in meantime. Tempel is lovely little tune. Karl & co go deep fishing from the sound of 2017 but don't come out that strong sadly. Marju's song includes Paradise Oskar (FIN 2011) among the songwriters, but... oh well. A local hit for sure and classic old school Eurovision but would this work in ESC 2018? Maybe not.  Then there's some pseudo eletro punk that goes to PKN way or lasts (thankfully) just barely 2 minutes. Add some monotonous indie pop, equally monotonous rap in Estonian, lounge disco and a very disappointing Rolf this bloggerwas expecting great th...

    Estonia's Eesti laul 2018 semifinalists have been revealed tonight. Among the contestants Eurovision veterans Stig Rästa and Gerli Padar , who's also Eurovision winner Tanel Padar's sister so real Eurovision royalty. This blogger always liked her Helsinki 2007 entry, so underrated by most.  Other familiar names Iiris Vesik , Rolf Roosalu (ex-Rolf Junior), Indrek Ventmann and Karl Kristjan . Mostly Estonian songwriters it seems with a very surprising name: Axel Ehnström aka Paradise Oskar among writers for the Marju Länik song. She's 60 and sings since 1970s.... Stig Rästa – Home Metsakutsu – Koplifornia Elina Netšajeva – La forza Aden Ray – Everybody’s dressed Frankie Animal – (Can’t keep calling) Misty Nika – Knock knock Iiris & Agoh – Drop that boogie Etnopatsy – Külm Vajé – Laura (Walk with me) Miljardid – Pseudoprobleem Tiiu x Okym x Semy – Näita oma energiat Desiree – On my mind Rolf Roosalu – Show a little love Eli...

Estonia's turn to kick off their national selection tonight. Over the past few years Eesti laul has become one of the most alternative and interesting national selections around usually not giving a damn what's "Eurovision-like" featuring all kind of music and acts. Who wins in the end is another matter but at least they're not afraid of showcasing the independent and alternative scene for the masses. Some familiar names trying again, among them Laura who has been close to winning already a few times - is it her turn finally? I'm not even trying to guess who will qualify here.....But my votes go to Laura and Indrek at this point.  Five will qualify for the final thanks to 50-50 televote-jury.  Love a Little Bit - The Jingles Live I'm Facing North - Würffel Live Seis - Mick Pedaja   FINAL Live Hispaania tüdruk - Indrek Ventmann Live Immortality - Cartoon feat. Kristel Aaslaid FINAL Live Lonely Boy - Kéa   FINAL Live Kaugel Sinust - K...