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So, Bojan, Loreen, now Kateryna… Anyone else I’m missing?
It’s only Bojan that our hero has adopted (a baby sealion) with, so I feel he’s still the strongest contender for now :D
Regarding the Käärijä - Kateryna Pavlenko comparisons, apparently Kateryna had this to say 💚🖤💚
From my Spotify 'Your Top Songs 2023';
#27 - Because of You, by Gustaph (Belgium)
#36 - Cha Cha Cha, by Käärijä (Finland)
(I'm surprised that Luke Black isn't in there, since Samo mi se spava made it onto multiple of my playlists this year)
Bonus: #47 Gladiator, by Jann (does this count? :) )
As for my choice;
Cha Cha Cha, by Käärijä (Finland)
2. Samo mi se spava , by Luke Black (Serbia)
3. Because of You, by Gustaph (Belgium)
4. EAEA, by Blanca Palomo (Spain)
5. Mama ŠČ! by Let 3 (Croatia)
Obviously the exact order varies depending on the day of the week...
Closely followed by Marco Mengoli, TEYA & SALINA, Voyager, Lord of the Lost, & Diljá...
Eurovision 2023 Spotify Wrapped edition: which were your top 5 songs?
COUNTDOWN TO EUROVISION 2015 IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA : DAY 01
EUROVISION 2015 IN VIENNA IS ONE MONTH AWAY!!!
Every year, I'm always looking forward to this crazy fun and totally bonkers music event held in Europe, even though I'm from the Philippines and nobody else in my social circles knows what Eurovision even is. I'll be featuring one Eurovision song that I like every day in the days leading up to the ESC Grand Final, so let's start with an absolute classic―and perhaps what is known as the most definitive Eurovision song given that the track is performed by one of the most iconic music groups of all time.
"Waterloo" by ABBA : Sweden's winning entry for Eurovision 1974, and the country's first-ever victory in ESC with 24 points.
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It wasn't until a few years ago that Eurovision really came into my radar, mainly because I discovered it through Tumblr in GIFs and then saw the live performances of the songs on YouTube. Needless to say, I was hooked. The ESC showcases a really wide variety of awesome songs and talented artists from across Europe, and sometimes, the crazy fun side of Eurovision emerges and there are no words that can describe what you just saw―like this AMAZEBALLS entry from Ukraine that you need to SEE TO BELIEVE!!!
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"Dancing Lasha Tumbai" by Verka Serduchka: Ukraine's completely bonkers entry for Eurovision 2007, finishing in second place with 235 points.
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P.S. To this very day, I still think Ukraine was TOTALLY ROBBED in ESC 2007, like seriously. No offense, but Serbia's song that year was NOTHING compared to Ukraine's obviously superior. fabulously demented, fully committed, glitter-disco-balls-to-the-wall Eurotrash insanity. I don't care if you will hate me on this, I will fight anyone who thinks "Molitva" is better than "Dancing Lasha Tumbai".
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What I love about this song is that it combines pop and folk elements and highlighting that ridiculously catchy violin hook. From a lyrical perspective, it actually tells a very sad love story which contrasts with the uptempo nature of the song, and I find the combination to be effective. It's an earworm, to be sure, because of the confident vocal and string performance, and this one is surely one of my all-time Eurovision favorites.
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"Fairytale" by Alexander Rybak: Norway's winning entry for Eurovision 2009, and currently still holds the Eurovision record for most points earned, finishing in first place with 387 points.
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P.S. Watching the Grand Final performance of this song, it always bothered me that Rybak was playing the violin with a bow that had loose strings visibly hanging from it, even though it seemed that the defect did not affect the sound quality.
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While I certainly do not begrudge Loreen for her well-deserved win at Eurovision 2012, I have to say that this charming and upbeat entry from Russia was quite the unexpected surprise. Who'd have thought that a bunch of sprightly Udmurtian grandmothers singing about preparing a simple gathering at home could become an instantly iconic ESC song and would even go on to become a runner-up? And while it's unfortunate that Russia has a very antiquated view on LGBT issues, that has not lessened my admiration for this super catchy dance track.
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"Party For Everybody" by Buranovskiye Babushki: Russia's delightfully oddball entry for Eurovision 2012, finishing in second place with 259 points.
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P.S. Despite the simple and minimal staging of their Grand Final slot, I love the fact that the Buranovo Grannies really showcased a lot of energy during their performance, and you can tell from their joyful expressions that they responded well to the audience's rousing cheers, not to mention working the hell out of those fabulous traditional Udmurtian costumes!
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It is a testament to Sweden that they really do take Eurovision seriously, and Loreen's winning entry in the 2012 edition certainly did not disappoint. I think that part of what propelled the song to ultimate victory is because 2012 was a time when EDM was quickly penetrating the global music landscape and establishing itself within the mainstream market, and the track became a fitting and powerful anthem of what electronic dance music represents for millions of fans who love the genre. The song not only truly captured the spirit of great EDM, but also embodied the very essence of a fantastic Eurovision song.
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"Euphoria" by Loreen: Sweden's victorious entry for Eurovision 2012, finishing in first place with 372 points.
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P.S. I love the fact that Loreen's dramatic, minimalist, and fabulous stage performance of the song looks like it was inspired by elemental bending movements from "Avatar: The Last Airbender", with the martial arts choreography and use of wind machines to make her hair and floaty costume billow around while she was dancing. That, and the fact that she's just absolutely gorgeous!
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Eurovision is no stranger to crazy contenders that seems as if the cuckoo country competing in the contest was taking the piss from everyone else. Well, Finland definitely took trolling (literally and figuratively) to a whole new level when hard rock band Lordi reigned supreme above all others during the 2006 edition. Explosive and electrifying, the song clearly stands out from past and present Eurovision songs that are often defined by pop and schlager styles. Major kudos to this outrageously amazing Scandinavian entry and for proving that Eurovision doesn't always take itself too seriously.
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"Hard Rock Hallelujah" by Lordi: Finland's supercharged and monster-sized entry for Eurovision 2006, finishing in first place with 292 points.
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P.S. Lordi looks as if they were a famous rock band from Muspelheim, the mythical realm of fire in Norse mythology. It's certainly fitting, given that their awesomely grotesque prosthetics and costumes make them look like the eldjötnar (or "Fire Giants"), not to mention the fact that their eye-popping Grand Final performance utilized a lot of bright pyrotechnics that wowed the crowd. I have no doubt that Surtur, the ruler of Muspelheim, would certainly approve.
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With Greece's economy suffering in recent years, it's no wonder that the nation sent a song to Eurovision about free alcohol in the 2013 contest. Obviously, the track is definitely on the bonkers side of Eurovision, but the good kind of bonkers, of course! Lively and energetic, and a judicious use of the Greek language for the verses, Koza Mostra and Agathon Iakovidis proved that singing about their nation's financial crisis can be cheeky and fun as opposed to being negative and depressing. And note to Eurovision: please send more ridiculously good looking European men dressed in kilts for obvious male objectification reasons.
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"Alcohol Is Free" by Koza Mostra and Agathon Iakovidis: Greece's bouncy folk-punk entry for Eurovision 2013, finishing in sixth place with 152 points.
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P.S. I mean, really: you can never go wrong with handsome men singing and dancing in kilts, even if they're not technically Scottish. And let's not forget how lead singer Elias Kozas was basically eye-fucking the camera the entire time during their fantastic performance. Yes, sir, I definitely want some of that free alcohol you're offering! And did I mention they were wearing kilts?
THE ARTISTS IN COMPETITION FOR EUROVISION 2015
Elhaida Dani (Albania) // Guy Sebastian (Australia) // The Makemakes (Austria)
Genealogy (Armenia) // Elnur Hüseynov (Azerbaijan) // Uzari + Maimuna (Belarus)
Molly Sterling (Ireland) // Loïc Nottet (Belgium) // John Karayiannis (Cyprus)
Marta Jandová + Václav Noid Bárta (Czech Republic) // Anti Social Media (Denmark) // Daniel Kajmakoski (Macedonia) // Amber (Malta)
Elina Born + Stig Rästa (Estonia) // Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät (Finland) // Lisa Angell (France) // Nina Sublatti (Georgia)
Eduard Romanyuta (Moldova) // Voltaj (Romania) // Ann Sophie (Germany) // María Ólafs (Iceland)
Boggie (Hungary) // Maria Elena Kyriakou (Greece) // Knez (Montenegro) // Mørland + Debrah Scarlett (Norway) // Michele Perniola + Anita Simoncini (San Marino)
Nadav Guedj (Israel) // Il Volo (Italy) // Aminata (Latvia) // Monika Kuszyńska (Poland)
Leonor Andrade (Portugal) // Maraaya (Slovenia) // Monika Linkytė + Vaidas Baumila (Lithuania) // Bojana Stamenov (Serbia) // Electro Velvet (United Kingdom)
Polina Gagarina (Russia) // Trijntje Oosterhuis (The Netherlands) // Mélanie René (Switzerland) // Måns Zelmerlöw (Sweden)
OMFG YAAAAAAASSSSS!!! ALL MY FAVES IN THE EUROVISION SECOND SEMI-FINAL ADVANCED TO THE GRAND FINAL!!! THANK YOU ESC!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ISRAEL, LATVIA, AND SWEDEN!!! NADAV GUEDJ, AMINATA SAVADOGO, AND MANS ZELMERLOW TOTALLY SLAYED!!!
My favorite model moments at the Parade of Nations Fashion Show kicking off the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 featuring a collection of avant-garde paper-based fashion designs by Swedish designer, Bea Szenfeld. (x)
Belgium kicking things off by opening the avant-garde runway
Italy and those open hands keeping things sharp and sleek
Bulgaria with that insane stacked wedding cake collar realness
Germany and that voguing elephant death drop on the LED floor
Australia shimmying in that wildly gorgeous 3D flower coat
Croatia serving up some hot abs-and-crotch-first deliciousness
Spain busting out some slick Say Yay! moves in that Yeti hoodie
Ukraine and what looks to be a cloud of dodecahedronal marshmallows
Austria and that blink-and-you'll-miss-it sassy head snap and lip bite
Armenia closing the fabulous runway show by preening like a bird
My favorite staging moments at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest:
Iceland's fabulous shadow demon exorcism complete with major fringe
Spain faking a fall after a dance spin and cutting immediately to black
Cyprus caging their wild rockers plus an epic guitar solo/wolf howl section
Georgia with their trippy kaleidoscopic graphics and a purple-infused light show
Austria serving some fierce twirling Disney Princess realness and a burst of LED butterflies.
Belgium opening strong with silvery sequin goodness and ridiculously attractive and diverse singing backup dancers
Armenia shutting everything down by shooting plenty of dramatic flame towers and projecting some sexy hologram clones
Russia basically going for broke and stepping up with an insanely bonkers and expensive looking projection mapping choreography
Australia channeling haute couture and sci-fi with a gorgeous ball gown, a holographic interface, and some epic key changes
And of course... Ukraine sucking up all the light from the floor and wailing out a magnificent golden tree of rebirth in the background
Yaşlığıma toyalmadım men bu yerde yaşalmadım... I couldn't spend my youth there because you took away my peace... — Jamala
Eurovision Class of 2017 Reacts to Holding the Real ESC Glass Microphone Trophy
In order of appearance:
Francesco Gabbani (Italy) O.Torvald (Ukraine) Ilinca + Alex Florea (Romania) Nathan Trent (Austria) Blanche (Belgium) Omar Naber (Slovenia) Alma (France) Robin Bengtsson (Sweden) Manel Navarro (Spain) JOWST + Aleksander Walmann (Norway) Levina (Germany) Triana Park (Latvia) Kasia Moś (Poland) Claudia Faniello (Malta) Norma John (Finland) Slavko Kalezić (Montenegro) Lucie Jones (United Kingdom) Martina Bárta (Czech Republic)
My favorite postcards from the Grand Final of Eurovision 2018.
Elina Nechayeva (Estonia) rock climbing in Sintra.
Eugent Bushpepa (Albania) riding a moliçeiro in Aveiro.
Madame Monsieur (France) dancing and performing in Viana do Castelo.
Mikolas Josef (Czech Republic) joining a troupe of colorful caretos in Podence.
Rasmussen (Denmark) touring through the National Palace of Mafra.
Equinox (Bulgaria) viewing Lisbon atop the Miradouro de Santa Luzia.
Benjamin Ingrosso (Sweden) making and eating cheese in Covilhã.
Netta (Israel) enjoying a rooftop dance party in Lisbon.
Waylon (The Netherlands) baking and eating pasteis de nata in Castelo de São Jorge.
Eleni Foureira (Cyprus) cooking with celebrated Portuguese chef Justa Nobre in Ribeira Market.
My favorite staging moments from the Grand Final of Eurovision 2018
Ukraine opening the show strong with their high-fashion vampire fabulously rising from his piano coffin.
Slovenia with their sleek Thousand Hands dance-inspired choreography and sassy ponytail grab. Hvala, yay!
Estonia serving gorgeous face and next-level poperatic vocals a la Diva Plavalaguna from The Fifth Element, plus the hypnotic swirling wonders of that stunning projection dress.
France clad in their minimalist chic Jean Paul Gaultier outfits and engaging the crowd to join in on their hand raising party.
Czech Republic shaking that pretty boy nerdy hipster booty and definitely making me want to eat his spaghetti.
Denmark giving off some seriously sexy modern dark pacifist Viking realness and taking me to that higher ground.
Moldova shutting the house down with their charmingly interactive Scooby Doo doors-and-windows shenanigans and vivid primary color coordination.
Sweden living that groovy throwback neon 1980s life with their totally tubular light show and making me want to dance it off.
Israel giving zero fucks to all the haters with their bonkers Japanese aesthetics and chicken dancing eleganza extravaganza.
Cyprus showing the basic Eurovision lessers how it is done when you need to showcase fierce choreography AND hairography.
Eurovision Song Contest • Grand Final • Rotterdam 2021
The Top 10 Performances as determined by the Juries and the Televotes
01 • Måneskin — “Zitti E Buoni” (524 points) [Italy] 02 • Barbara Pravi — “Voilà” (499 points) [France] 03 • Gjon’s Tears — “Tout L'Univers” (432 points) [Switzerland] 04 • Daði + Gagnamagnið — “10 Years” (378 points) [Iceland] 05 • Go_A — “Shum/Шум” (364 points) [Ukraine] 06 • Blind Channel — “Dark Side” (301 points) [Finland] 07 • Destiny Chukunyere — “Je Me Casse” (255 points) [Malta] 08 • The Roop — “Discoteque” (220 points) [Lithuania] 09 • Manizha — “Russian Woman” (204 points) [Russia] 10 • Stefania — “Last Dance” (170 points) [Greece]
im not sure if jere likes snakes but i do and i like him lololololol so here's käärijä with a fellow käärme🐍🐍
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