[OFF TOPIC] Eurovision Song Contest 2016

[Jur 683]

First time since 2003 that I really enjoy the spanish song, I think we can get a good placement this time. Also rooting for Lithuania.

[dezbee2008 819]

On 3/23/2016 at 2:00 PM, Federer91 said:

We are sending a song that i actually like, what's up with that.  But really if anyone is predicting we have a chance to win, they are deluding themselfs. Qualifying for the final will be a miracle, since we have done it only once in 9 attempts. I hope at least for that, because Poli was very disappointed in 2011. 

 

I think you would be surprised with your final position once you do qualify, and hopefully Europe (and Australia since they're in the same semi final as Bulgaria) will vote for her so that we can make it happen because tbh, it's about high time.

[Xander 53]

My main faves are Czech Republic & Latvia (though I'd prefered Aminata to sing this/her song. Again).

Almost half of ESC songs sound like they were created by the same Swedish producer.

Many songs are underproduced or have the samey forgettable production, I can turn on TV commercials or the radio here and hear similar stuff.

Overall...

 

Though I have 7 faves which is far from disaster

[Griff88 1,952]

On 22/3/2016 at 4:35 AM, rybak said:

About San Marino....

 

 

 

When I was deciding for the votes in the ESC voting thread, I closed the tab in about 15 seconds after the video started.

[Werloc 3,164]

On 2016-03-22 at 8:00 PM, Federer91 said:

We are sending a song that i actually like, what's up with that.  But really if anyone is predicting we have a chance to win, they are deluding themselfs. Qualifying for the final will be a miracle, since we have done it only once in 9 attempts. I hope at least for that, because Poli was very disappointed in 2011. 

Don't give up hope that easily After weeks of judging it took the number 1 spot in my TOP 43.

 

I strongly believe that it will be the best Bulgarian placement in their history and has a very high chance to be in the TOP 10.

[uk12points 434]

19 minutes ago, Werloc said:

Don't give up hope that easily After weeks of judging it took the number 1 spot in my TOP 43.

 

I strongly believe that it will be the best Bulgarian placement in their history and has a very high chance to be in the TOP 10.

Could not agree with you more about Russia, it is dated and overrated. I hope the juries share your view and that the televoters vote for something more modern. I really hope Russia do not win with this as it will push the progress of the contest back 10 years and reduce the musical credibility that has been built up with excellent winners over the past few years.

[Werloc 3,164]

1 minute ago, uk12points said:

Could not agree with you more about Russia, it is dated and overrated. I hope the juries share your view and that the televoters vote for something more modern. I really hope Russia do not win with this as it will push the progress of the contest back 10 years and reduce the musical credibility that has been built up with excellent winners over the past few years.

I'll give you reputation for your comment, because it is very well said. I cannot possibly agree with you more. Too bad I'm still being downvoted on Youtube but I found Dezbee there

[dezbee2008 819]

50 minutes ago, Werloc said:

I'll give you reputation for your comment, because it is very well said. I cannot possibly agree with you more. Too bad I'm still being downvoted on Youtube but I found Dezbee there

 

Yeah, I can confirm, just casually watching other tops got me there. Though Russia is my number 5, I too think they will flop.

[Federer91 2,793]

Photos from the Riga pre-party. 

 

 

From left to right - Barei (Spain), Ivan (Belarus), Poli (Bulgaria), Hovi (Israel), Sanja (Serbia), Rykka (Switzerland), Ira (Malta)

 

[rybak 3,217]

Running order of semifinals:

 

Semi-Final 1

 

1. Finland

2. Greece

3. Moldova

4. Hungary

5. Croatia

6. The Netherlands

7. Armenia

8. San Marino

9. Russia

10. Czech Republic

11. Cyprus

12. Austria

13. Estonia

14. Azerbaijan

15. Montenegro

16. Iceland

17. Bosnia and Herzegovina

18. Malta

 

Recap of first semifinal:

 

 

Semi-Final 2

 

1. Latvia

2. Poland

3. Switzerland

4. Israel

5. Belarus

6. Serbia

7. Ireland

8. FYR Macedonia

9. Lithuania

10. Australia

11. Slovenia

12. Romania

13. Bulgaria

14. Denmark

15. Ukraine

16. Norway

17. Georgia

18. Albania

19. Belgium

 

Recap of second semifinal:

 

 

Edited April 9, 2016 by rybak