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Post by Kirsui on Mar 2, 2015 11:31:17 GMT
So, it's that time of the year again!  We in Finland learned just a few days ago who will represent us in the song contest, and I must say I'm actually looking forward to it for the first time since Lordi and Teräsbetoni were in the Eurovisions. xD This year we have Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät, who are rather popular in Finland. xD Seriously, it's epic that they chose this band for the Eurovisions this year. xD I'm so looking forward to what'll happen. xDD |
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Post by This Land on Mar 4, 2015 12:41:00 GMT
It really warms my heart when you see people like this in the spotlight. It goes to show that disabilities dont have stop you doing what you love. ^^ I wish them all the best this year  |
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Post by Lyonize on Mar 5, 2015 17:54:39 GMT
Thats awesome! And I agree with TL. One guy in particular that comes to mind is Savant. |
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Post by cheezeegriff on Mar 6, 2015 7:31:55 GMT
We're apparently putting forth Guy Sebastian, which seems a bit too high profile/international to me. You don't see Ireland putting forth U2 or anything. But whatevs. So long as the music is good:). I love hearing the bands from different countries.
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Post by This Land on Mar 6, 2015 10:26:21 GMT
Ah yes Australia is entering this year, will be interesting to see them this year ^^
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Post by Leto on Mar 6, 2015 23:22:57 GMT
Can Australia even join? From what I understand it was only open to European nations or nations surrounding the Mediterrainian, such as the North african countries(who have never joined), which explains why Israel is part of it.
It's called Eurovision afterall XD
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Post by Leorgathar on Mar 8, 2015 10:50:33 GMT
Sometimes I wish this was much more international so Mexico could take part in... but then I remember Mexico has some of the worst music genres I've ever heard, and so I get over it  (Nah j/k, it has a few gems here and there, but I still prefer foreign music xD) But really, I look forward to see how this plays out |
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Post by KanuTGL on Mar 8, 2015 12:02:47 GMT
What I've heard concerning Australia is that they were allowed to enter because they just love the contest so darn much I believe it's already been decided though that if they win it, it can't be hosted in Australia next year xD The Swedish selection still isn't over. The final is next week and I personally think that the entries in general are very weak this year... So I've no high hopes for Sweden in Eurovision this time around |
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Post by cheezeegriff on Mar 12, 2015 7:08:16 GMT
It may have something to do with our connections to Britain?
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Post by Kirsui on Mar 12, 2015 15:01:38 GMT
^ In that case, why isn't Canada or New Zealand also participating? I think it's both kind of awesome that Australia is taking part, and yet at the same time really weird. xP Then again, I've always considered it weird that Israel is participating in the Eurovisions too, so meh. xP Honestly, at this rate the whole contest should be turned global. That might be interesting to see. xP |
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Post by cheezeegriff on Mar 13, 2015 22:03:07 GMT
Globalvision. Interesting.
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Post by KanuTGL on Mar 14, 2015 6:58:35 GMT
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Post by Kirsui on Mar 14, 2015 18:52:28 GMT
I looked into the "Australia in ESC" thing some more, and the answer basically is "They were allowed to enter this once because of how darn much they love the contest." Well then.... At least the answer they gave for that is amusing. xD |
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Post by cheezeegriff on Mar 14, 2015 23:37:06 GMT
Pretty silly that we have to 'win' in order to be in it again. Makes me think I've just asked to sit with the cool kids, and they've told me I can but only if I act cool like them. It explains why Guy Sebastian is our contestant though.
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Post by Kirsui on May 22, 2015 5:05:15 GMT
So! The Eurovisions are going on at full speed. Finland didn't get past the 1st semifinals (unfortunately, poor guys really xD), but if memory serves right it's been difficult for years if you sing in any other language than English. xD
I've been bad and haven't followed the semi-finals, or watched any of the other countries music videos even. XD I did see some parts of Sweden's performance in the news just a moment ago, and it looks pretty darn interesting. I think I might be rooting for Sweden this year. xD
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Post by KanuTGL on May 22, 2015 8:00:24 GMT
I've been following both the semifinals because, yes, I really like Eurovision... xD Something I've thought of as well - last year the winner was a drag queen, this year Finland's entry was a band of musicians with Down Syndrome and Poland's singer is in a wheelchair. I like what's happening here C: Variety! Representation! Yeah! As for the music, I'm kinda genuinely rooting for Sweden, haha. I don't have a lot of other favourites and Måns' song has really grown on me. Apparently he's a favourite to win the whole darn thing too, so we'll see how that goes I suppose... They changed the animated character a little for Eurovision. I guess the plagiarism was too obvious otherwise xP Otherwise I think I'll be cheering for the UK's entry as well, actually. It's kinda different, but I like it. The "Oh, yes." at 1:33 cracks me up so much  |
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Post by This Land on May 22, 2015 16:29:22 GMT
Best british "Oh yes" ever ! xD It is rather catchy the whole song =3
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Post by Kirsui on May 22, 2015 19:55:33 GMT
Well then I'm certainly looking forward to tomorrow's finals. xD I still haven't seen any of the contestants completely, so yes. xD I heard too that Sweden and apparently also Norway are big favourites this year. Yay for Scandinavia~! |
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Post by KanuTGL on May 22, 2015 23:06:04 GMT
Yes! Go Scandinavia xD Norway's entry is really pretty cool. It's definitely one of the better ones!
I've found another favourite too -
I find something about it to be very touching and powerful. Well-made song :3
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Post by Kirsui on May 23, 2015 22:30:42 GMT
Three words to comment on this year's Eurovisions:
Too many ballads.
Other than that, there were a few nice-ish songs in there. I actually honestly liked Australia's song, and Georgia was also rather good. I got to admit I'm not too fond of Sweden's entry, but it's a lot better than most of the other entries.
They're still going through the points from all countries, and I must say I'm rather annoyed to see Russia is holding on to the 1st place so tightly. <.< I'm also surprised to see Italy ranking so high. So yes, in light of all this, I'm totally rooting for Sweden even though I didn't like the song as much as some of the others. xD
On that note, I do not regret my decision to NOT watch this competition for the past few years. I think I'll fall back into ignoring them for the coming few years again. xD
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Post by Leorgathar on May 23, 2015 22:56:08 GMT
All I know from this year's Eurovision contest is what has been posted in this thread but I really like the little I've seen. Sweden and Norway's entries are so great |
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Post by KanuTGL on May 23, 2015 23:26:33 GMT
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Post by Leorgathar on May 24, 2015 0:15:41 GMT
Yay! Congratulations! (cuz it's a good day to be Swedish xD) |
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Post by Kirsui on May 25, 2015 7:08:06 GMT
You have no idea how hard we were cheering with my friends whenever Sweden got more points than Russia. xD Was also nice to see how well Australia did in the contest. If it were up to me, I'd rather see them enter next year too instead of just this year for the Eurovision's anniversary. xD But yes! Congrats Sweden! |
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(Nah j/k, it has a few gems here and there, but I still prefer foreign music xD)
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