Life after Helsinki 2007 Eurovision

Greece is here after all with the new broadcaster Nerit after ERT was closed down. And they come with a young group that shot to fame thanks to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton in 2011 and a Katy Perry cover . A few hit singles later Nikolas Raptakis (23) and Theofilos Pouzbouris (23) have teamed up with Jamaican-German Shane Schuller aka RiskyKidd (19) who's been in Greece since 2010. The Greeks are going to Rise up after all. Robert: Rise up was definitely the best song of the four songs in the Greek National final. However, this does not mean that I'm very impressed with the Greek entry this year. It will most probably reach the final but I would not regret it if they don't. I like the guys in the band though and think they are talented but that is more visible in their medley of different Eurovision winners. Hopefully, they will put that as a track on their next album. Blogilkar: I admit, they weren't my favorites in the Greek final but in the end this was...

Greece will select its entry tonight. Four songs in the running. Freaky Fortune seems to the favorite. It makes me think of washed down Athena and For real for some reason. The there's Kylie-lite Josephine with a song that goes nowhere nor is very funky and certainly no sign of stars colliding. Krystallia brings in the drama and beautiful Greek language. The most interesting song of the lot no doubt. And therefor the best one. Makes me think of those days Greece sent quality songs like in 1992-93. Kostas was the pre-contest favorite but is losing ground. The song recalls last year's entry (same writer) and strangely also the beforementioned For real . Somehow it's not him. Just stroll in the beautiful beach singing some lovely ballads, that comes more natural for you, Kostas. The MAD Show starts at 21.00 CET here .     Freaky Fortune feat. Riskykidd – Rise up Mark Angelo feat. Josephine – Dancing night Krystallia – Petalouda stin Athina (Butterfly in Athens) K...

This morning the Greek entries were published. The Greek final will take place on March 11, 2014. Not very surprising choice of songs. Nicely flavored with Greek influences here and there, and most of all two songs take a hint of last year's Alcohol is free, only watered down. Below the songs in the order I ranked them with the first listening.... Kostas Martakis – Kanenas Den Me Stamata (Nobody Stops Me)   Krystallia – Petalouda stin Athina (Butterfly in Athens) Freaky Fortune feat. Risky Kid – Rise Up Mark Angelo feat. Josephine – Dancing Night