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it was familiar
I want to share MY THOUGHTS on this years
💫 diversity💫
at the fabulous Eurovision Song Contest 2021.
And you may ask yourself, what diversity? Especially when looking at the entries from e.g. Azerbaijan, Moldova, Greece, Israel and Cyprus (this is how I imagine an American ESC to look like)
However, I don't hate the songs either, because I don't feel hate, I just feel —
Hahaha did you see what I did there? xD
I actually want to focus on the "outsiders", who IN MY OPINION bring a bit difference in the party hymn playlist...
Portugal
I — what a pleasant surprise. Absolutely pleasant. Slow and lovely just like how I wish the Eurovision week to be. :) I really enjoyed this one. So definitely one of my favourites.
Switzerland
literal footage of me after hearing the song in the semifinal (yes, I am old fashioned and only start listening to the songs after semifinal). HIS VOICE. And French, ladies and gentlemen, a gorgeous language. So lovable. The song. I didn't quite got the performance but still making this ESC feeling like one.
Finland
I am not a huge fan of the genre. But I like it, it's catching and doesn't sound too harsh.
Italy
Well. Still not my kind of genre but it is different. And I love them.
France
I stan. While I may don't get along with a classical chanson, I am still so ready for this song. And again. FRENCH. (I am not French, I just live for this language)
Germany
German entries are always kind of..... special, let's put it this way. This song and Jendrik doesn't fail to get me into a good mood. Jendrik is out there trying his best to celebrate this contest peacefully and will probably end up getting ZERO points — honey, I am sorry♡ but his energy and the one of the song doesn't fail to make me smile. :)
Belgium
The irony of the song title and them making it to the final (deserved). Love it. Gives me somewhat close to peace. I don't know why.
Ukraine
It is pretty obvious, why I like it. Because it is exactly what should be embodied in the contest. It's unique and special.
Honorable mentions
(only because I don't know if there is a limit of gifs you are allowed to use)
Russia
Strong energy. Like it.
Lithuania
I liked them last year and I am happy to see them again. They are strange (whatever that means) and I like that.
Iceland
Incredibly sorry for them. I would have loved to see them live. (Also one of my favourites last year and happy to see them back). It's calm and gentle. I like it.
What I wanted to deliver was:
Dear ESC fans and countries,
from one to another,
I love to see slow songs in Eurovision. I love ballads and I would never kick out a well-performed one. Never. Make me cry ugly, give me goosebumps, I am there for it. O M G just give emotions.
I love seeing unique entries whether it's the genre or the language. I am living for countries singing in their main language. Even if that means I don't get what there are singing as long as they are safe with doing so. Make them feel welcomed as they are. (Obviously doesn't count for mainly English speaking countries) And I know some languages may not be attractive enough for someone but don't put shame on them.
And after all, I love to see variety and diversity in Eurovision. BECAUSE that is what Eurovision is. It is about open up to one another. Celebrating peace and life and Europe — and I love it, always did, do and will.
So send in something that doesn't fit in. I don't fit in most parts of life. I connect to the called "outsiders" because I am one myself.
Don't be shy. Show me being your country with all your flaws, I love them and appreciate them.
Send the weirdest, most unique and touching contestants you can find. Send originals. Being professional doesn't justify the lack of originality.
All the best,
One ESC lover
(may be the only one who thinks that way)
P.S. :
I want to clearify that I don't hate the songs I mentioned in the beginning. I probably listen to them in the future but it's made me open my eyes about diversity in Eurovision this year. (Pls don't hate thanks.)
i’m back again!
eurovision 2021 gave us a posh vampire family and i’m living for it. They all look like freaking siblings with a dark family secret. And ofc I had to draw them. Enjoy!
If you want to support my work and get this artwork as a sticker, print or shirt, go to redbubble.com/people/andzl/explore
my favs from this year's esc!
A tribute to Ukraine’s Go_A and their magnificent singer, Kateryna Pavlenko
ESC 2021 TOP 5 + postcards
🇮🇹🇫🇷🇨🇭🇮🇸🇺🇦
YES!!!
it hasn’t even started and I finished all my popcorn already
I got my fingers crossed for U.kraine!!
YES!!!
it hasn’t even started and I finished all my popcorn already
I got my fingers crossed for U.kraine!!
Шум by Go_A
what was your top song for this year's spotify wrapped?
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 💚🖤💚
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]
Kateryna Pavlenko’s Instagram is the Ukrainian gothic
[The graffiti has a bunch of motivational statements (”When people spit at your back, it means that you are ahead” & “the end is just a new beginning”, that sorta stuff), with “I fuck dogs” written across it by some later passerby.]
Look at the harnesses on the Nazgûl' horses. Notice the Eye of Sauron? Now, look at the eye motif on Katya's top.
Proof positive of one of three possibilities:
a) Katya is a Nazgûl (and you thought they were all hideous under there)
b) Katya is Sauron in disguise
c) Sauron was Katya in disguise
Does this mean the techno frisbee things are two of the Rings? Where are all the others? Who is in possession of the One Ring? And who among us fan folk is going to write a genre-bending fanfic about it? (Okay, maybe not the fanfic. RPF is dicey territory to stray into. I'd happily write a treatment for a Go_A music video, however.)
The Return of the Queen - Go_A performs at Vidbir 2022 👑🌿
