My friend Tigger is back with his review of Eurovision 2017.
I hope you enjoy Eurovision as much as he does.
Oliver
I was helping get dinner ready so I came in just as the performances started. And now, without any preliminary chatter, let's just get to the performances.
Sweden:
Robin Bengtsson
I Can’t Go On
Robin is a former boy-band member trying to make it solo. Or at least that’s what it feels like. It’s not one of my favorites for the night. His suit was quite nice though.
Georgia:
Tamara Gachechiladze
Keep the Faith
That’s a big voice from one small lady. The Australian commentators said this was inspired by a James Bond theme song — yes I can see that. But I don’t really like it.
SBS, I miss Julia and Sam. I like Myf, but I miss Julia and Sam. On the plus note, I haven’t seen the Australian entry teased for months, so I’m not sick of it already.
Australia:
Isaiah
Don’t Come Easy
The song was not bad, though the lyrics were a bit repetitive. Could be a top 10 choice, but just one the cusp right now.
Albania:
Lindita
World
It’s not bad, but a bit same-samey. There is nothing at all unique or unusual about this entry.
So far, the acts are very similar, solo artist with or without backup, with stadium filling big voices. It’s not a bad thing, but I was hoping for some more variety. And I was really hoping a few acts would sing in their native language rather than English.
Belgium:
Blanche
City Lights
I like this one. This is a top 10 vote for me. Yes, I really like this one.
Montenegro:
Slavko Kalezić
Space
This is a nightclub song, something to dance to rather than something to sing. Using his hair as a prop is original.
Finland:
Norma John
Blackbird
The song felt like a sad song, but the music is not as sad as it seems. There is a hope in the music that was echoed in the delivery. I do like it. Definitely a favorite for the night.
Azerbaijan:
Dihaj
Skeletons
This feels more like performance art. And I know that’s what Eurovision is, but I mean performance art in a “making a statement” kind of way, not a performance. I might have liked the song better had the performance been a bit different.
Portugal:
Salvador Sobral
Ama Pelos Dois
Full points for native language! He gets my vote! I was prepared to not like him for the hipster persona, but best performance yet!
Greece:
Demy
This Is Love
They are splashing puddles. I like the puddles. Other than that it’s a standard Eurovision entry. She looks very happy with her performance and that’s a good thing.
Poland:
Kasia Moś
Flashlight
There is nothing special about this song. It’s not bad, but it’s not good either.
See-through skirts are popular this year.
Moldova:
Sunstroke Project
Hey Mamma
It started out sounding very Calypso to me. It’s fun song, and just what I watch Eurovision for; a Top 10 vote.
Iceland:
Scala
Paper
This reminds me of P!nk. Not terrible, just nothing special or different enough to win.
Czech Republic:
Martina Bárta
My Turn
Points for just signing the song, simply without too much flash and show. The extra syllables felt like she was practicing a national anthem for a football game. But it was not too terrible.
Cyprus:
Hovig
Gravity
I think this would be better if he were descending from above during the song, but the precision choreography is cool. Not bad, a Top 10 for me.
Armenia:
Artsvik
Fly With Me
It’s not bad. I wouldn’t vote for this song to win, but it’s not bad and should go to the finals.
Some of the outfits look like they have been recycled from the old Star Trek costumes. They could be flashier or more culturally authentic. For a celebration of European music and performers, it is getting to be quite generically American. This isn’t Europe’s Got Talent, be quirky, unusual…original! Take a chance! You have nothing to lose, and if you fall, your country won’t have to host next year.
Slovenia:
Omar Naber
On My Way
I don’t mind it, it was okay, but it feels like a Broadway show tune, as the hero sets out on the quest.
Latvia:
Triana Park
Line
This is the first really weird Eurovision performance I’ve seen tonight, not counting the performance art from Azerbaijan. The colors, the weird costumes, the weird hair, yes it has everything a quirky Eurovision entry needs.
My Top 10:
1. Portugal
2. Moldova
3. Belgium
4. Cyprus
5. Finland
6. Latvia
7. Slovenia
8. Armenia
9. Greece
10. Australia
The throws to the snack recipe segments are bad, it seems too forced. The commentators seem uncomfortable with the script.
Actual Finalists:
1. Moldova
2. Azerbaijan
3. Greece
4. Sweden
5. Portugal
6. Poland
7. Armenia
8. Australia
9. Cyprus
10. Belgium
See you tomorrow night for a review of Semi-Final #2,
Tigger
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