Topic: Eurovision Song Contest 2023 discussion: Who is your favorite? - page 2. (Read 288 times)
My personal favorite is Isreal,i think they will also get the most points by the fans,but i doubt they will get from countries more. Loreen might have won last time but her song isnt at that level. Finland also looks strong this year and might surprise and win it. Other songs arent close to this three at all
I think that second semifinal was weaker. Only song that I really liked today was Austria, it's really catchy. Poland - no chance that Blanka was singing live and no autotune was used. But it's not surprising that she got into final. Really happy for my country Lithuania as we reached final - I wasn't sure about Monika chances with this song.
Shortly - Denmark, Romania, Iceland, Greece Georgia and San Marino failed to qualify.
Shortly - Denmark, Romania, Iceland, Greece Georgia and San Marino failed to qualify.
So, after finding out the names of the first 10 finalists for this year's Eurovision Song Contest, we're now getting ready for the second semi-final tonight. There will be 16 countries performing their songs and just like last time, the show starts at 21:00 (CEST) and will be broadcasted live from the Liverpool Arena in the UK.
| R/O | Half | Country | Participant | Song | Video | Live |
| 1 | 1st half | Denmark | Reiley | Breaking My Heart | link | |
| 2 | 1st half | Armenia | Brunette | Future Lover | link | |
| 3 | 1st half | Romania | Theodor Andrei | D.G.T. (Off and On) | link | |
| 4 | 1st half | Estonia | Alika | Bridges | link | |
| 5 | 1st half | Belgium | Gustaph | Because Of You | link | |
| 6 | 1st half | Cyprus | Andrew Lambrou | Break A Broken Heart | link | |
| 7 | 1st half | Iceland | Diljá | Power | link | |
| 8 | 1st half | Greece | Victor Vernicos | What They Say | link | |
| 9 | 2nd half | Poland | Blanka | Solo | link | |
| 10 | 2nd half | Slovenia | Joker Out | Carpe Diem | link | |
| 11 | 2nd half | Georgia | Iru | Echo | link | |
| 12 | 2nd half | San Marino | Piqued Jacks | Like An Animal | link | |
| 13 | 2nd half | Austria | Teya & Salena | Who The Hell Is Edgar? | link | |
| 14 | 2nd half | Albania | Albina & Familja Kelmendi | Duje | link | |
| 15 | 2nd half | Lithuania | Monika Linkytė | Stay | link | |
| 16 | 2nd half | Australia | Voyager | Promise | link |
I might be biased but i think Finland got loudest audience respose in semi-finals, even though their autotune/compression technic failed at one point of the song. That was embarassing. But i will be gambling for it if i find decent odds for it from somewhere. Sweden had a safe bet with an epic song for any radio with a power playlist but i don't think it had enough that something for the big audience. Then again audience is not enough. There will be judges as well balancing the "troll" voting because apparently public doesn't know what song is best 
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I would personally like if Kroatia won but that just might be a bit too avantgarde for big audience. But what do i know, big audience understood Bohemian rhapsody as well when it came.
Seems that bookmakers don't see other scenario than Loreen and Sweden win. She have great song, but it's not even close to song that she had in 2012 and won. And Finland looks like strongest candidate to give them fight. Jury voting is always contraversial part of voting. They also often vote based on relationship in poolitics or simply vote for neighbours..I would personally like if Kroatia won but that just might be a bit too avantgarde for big audience. But what do i know, big audience understood Bohemian rhapsody as well when it came.
Croatia isn't for everyone's taste, but I see them reaching good place. Such avangarde performances rarely can compete for a win, but Top 5 is possible.
I might be biased but i think Finland got loudest audience respose in semi-finals, even though their autotune/compression technic failed at one point of the song. That was embarassing. But i will be gambling for it if i find decent odds for it from somewhere. Sweden had a safe bet with an epic song for any radio with a power playlist but i don't think it had enough that something for the big audience. Then again audience is not enough. There will be judges as well balancing the "troll" voting because apparently public doesn't know what song is best .
I would personally like if Kroatia won but that just might be a bit too avantgarde for big audience. But what do i know, big audience understood Bohemian rhapsody as well when it came.
.I would personally like if Kroatia won but that just might be a bit too avantgarde for big audience. But what do i know, big audience understood Bohemian rhapsody as well when it came.
That is the problem with this contest which I never have understood how the winners are decided,yes I know the televising votes but what I don't get how can Italy vote for example with full points for Sweden when we all know that the cultures of each country differ a whole lot from each other.I can understand Italy giving full points to Mediterranean countries as they are also there,and I can understand the Balkan countries giving full points to each other but certain countries favoring countries far far away as that Shreck movie says I don't get this and for me this way of voting has flaws,which is why I have never bet on this contest and don't plan on betting on it either.
I might be biased but i think Finland got loudest audience respose in semi-finals, even though their autotune/compression technic failed at one point of the song. That was embarassing. But i will be gambling for it if i find decent odds for it from somewhere. Sweden had a safe bet with an epic song for any radio with a power playlist but i don't think it had enough that something for the big audience. Then again audience is not enough. There will be judges as well balancing the "troll" voting because apparently public doesn't know what song is best .
I would personally like if Kroatia won but that just might be a bit too avantgarde for big audience. But what do i know, big audience understood Bohemian rhapsody as well when it came.
.I would personally like if Kroatia won but that just might be a bit too avantgarde for big audience. But what do i know, big audience understood Bohemian rhapsody as well when it came.
The first semi-final is over and here is the list of 10 qualified countries:
The second semi-final will take place on the 11th of May.
- Norway
- Serbia
- Portugal
- Croatia
- Switzerland
- Israel
- Moldova
- Sweden
- Czechia
- Finland
The second semi-final will take place on the 11th of May.
The first semi-final of this year's Eurovision is just hours away! We'll get to see the first 15 performers take the stage, and only the top 10 will make it through to the final. If you haven't picked your favorites yet, don't worry! You still have time to check out all the artists. And just in case you missed any of the songs, here's a quick rundown of all the performers, along with YouTube links to their official music videos and live performances.
The show will start at 21:00 (CEST) and will be broadcast live from the Liverpool Arena in the United Kingdom.
In the semi-finals, there will be no juries, meaning that the acts will be solely judged by the viewers' votes. Additionally, viewers in some non-participating countries will be able to vote online. These online votes will carry the same weight as one participating country in both the semi-finals and the grand final.
| R/O | Half | Country | Participant | Song | Video | Live |
| 1 | 1st half | Norway | Alessandra | Queen of Kings | link | link |
| 2 | 1st half | Malta | The Busker | Dance (Our Own Party) | link | link |
| 3 | 1st half | Serbia | Luke Black | Samo Mi Se Spava | link | link |
| 4 | 1st half | Latvia | Sudden Lights | Aijā | link | link |
| 5 | 1st half | Portugal | Mimicat | Ai Coração | link | link |
| 6 | 1st half | Ireland | Wild Youth | We Are One | link | link |
| 7 | 1st half | Croatia | Let 3 | Mama ŠČ! | link | link |
| 8 | 2nd half | Switzerland | Remo Forrer | Watergun | link | link |
| 9 | 2nd half | Israel | Noa Kirel | Unicorn | link | link |
| 10 | 2nd half | Moldova | Pasha Parfeni | Soarele şi Luna | link | link |
| 11 | 2nd half | Sweden | Loreen | Tattoo | link | link |
| 12 | 2nd half | Azerbaijan | TuralTuranX | Tell Me More | link | link |
| 13 | 2nd half | Czechia | Vesna | My Sister's Crown | link | link |
| 14 | 2nd half | Netherlands | Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper | Burning Daylight | link | link |
| 15 | 2nd half | Finland | Käärijä | Cha Cha Cha | link | link |
The show will start at 21:00 (CEST) and will be broadcast live from the Liverpool Arena in the United Kingdom.
In the semi-finals, there will be no juries, meaning that the acts will be solely judged by the viewers' votes. Additionally, viewers in some non-participating countries will be able to vote online. These online votes will carry the same weight as one participating country in both the semi-finals and the grand final.
I follow Eurovision and I place some bets on it each year. But probably I'm not going to watch Eurovision semifinals this year, as it will happen exactly on the same time as Champions league and Europa league semifinals. But I will turn on final on Saturday.
So far I heard just few songs from this year contest. Loreen is big favorite according to bookmakers and there is no doubt that she will win again, same like in 2012. For the first time her song didn't left me big impression, but when I listened it second time, I liked it more.
Seems that UK finally took Eurovision seriously, especially when it's held in their country after many years in the bottom. Their song is catchy and it sounds good on radio:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRaVGKk4k6k
Poland is worth to mention. They have generic pop song and singer who can't sing live. Compare music video and live version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRaVGKk4k6k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANM4CwbE0Is
There is so many memes made about it. Bejba, it's kinda krejza
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So far I heard just few songs from this year contest. Loreen is big favorite according to bookmakers and there is no doubt that she will win again, same like in 2012. For the first time her song didn't left me big impression, but when I listened it second time, I liked it more.
Seems that UK finally took Eurovision seriously, especially when it's held in their country after many years in the bottom. Their song is catchy and it sounds good on radio:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRaVGKk4k6k
Poland is worth to mention. They have generic pop song and singer who can't sing live. Compare music video and live version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRaVGKk4k6k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANM4CwbE0Is
There is so many memes made about it. Bejba, it's kinda krejza
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This year the final of the Eurovision Song Contest will be held on the 13th of May in Liverpool.
Event schedule:
According to the contest Youtube channel, these are 3 top-watched official music videos to this moment:
While the betting odds are in favor of Sweden and Finland:
Sweden - 1.60
Finland - 2.86
Spain - 10.96
Ukraine - 10.96
France - 10.96
To refresh your memory, here is the list of the top 5 performances for the last year:
1. Ukraine
2. United Kingdom
3. Spain
4. Sweden
5. Serbia
Have you ever placed a bet on the Eurovision winner? Who is your favorite this year?
Event schedule:
- First Semi-Final: Tuesday 9 May - 21:00 CEST
- Second Semi-Final: Thursday 11 May - 21:00 CEST
- Grand Final: Saturday 13 May - 21:00 CEST
According to the contest Youtube channel, these are 3 top-watched official music videos to this moment:
While the betting odds are in favor of Sweden and Finland:
Sweden - 1.60
Finland - 2.86
Spain - 10.96
Ukraine - 10.96
France - 10.96
To refresh your memory, here is the list of the top 5 performances for the last year:
1. Ukraine
2. United Kingdom
3. Spain
4. Sweden
5. Serbia
Have you ever placed a bet on the Eurovision winner? Who is your favorite this year?
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