Belarus BELARUS 2018 - Alekseev - Forever

[A-lister]

Re: BELARUS 2018

I hope more acts leave, the fact that someone can enter an un-eligible song and still could win base on that entry is simply unfair. Sure life ain't fair, but this is so obvious mocking the rest of the contenders.

 

[Realest]

Re: BELARUS 2018

Alekseev is the only one who has a bit chances t qualify, so let them all withdraw.

 

[A-lister]

Re: BELARUS 2018

Alekseev is the only one who has a bit chances t qualify, so let them all withdraw.

And you base that on what? His supposed entry for ESC is unknown so far, in the selection he will sing a song that is not eligible and could win just based on his name, wheres everyone else prepared entries to actually compete with

 

[Realest]

Re: BELARUS 2018

And you base that on what? His supposed entry for ESC is unknown so far, in the selection he will sing a song that is not eligible and could win just based on his name, wheres everyone else prepared entries to actually compete with

Not that hes my favourite in this Selection (Shuma is), but after all I read on diverse platforms, really noone wants someone else than him. Noones gona miss Sofi, thats how it is. In the End, its decided before it started.

And after all I read, His Management says that he sang another Version in another (belarussian?) language, so it must be the same case like with Jamala back then. Dont know if its finally decided that he MUST change the entry really.

 

[A-lister]

Re: BELARUS 2018

Not that hes my favourite in this Selection (Shuma is), but after all I read on diverse platforms, really noone wants someone else than him. Noones gona miss Sofi, thats how it is. In the End, its decided before it started.

And after all I read, His Management says that he sang another Version in another (belarussian?) language, so it must be the same case like with Jamala back then. Dont know if its finally decided that he MUST change the entry really.

I mean, as far as acts go, he might very well be the one with the biggest chance (he has a big team behind him, is known to big stages, is a decently known name in ex-USSR), but that still doesn't make the farce of selection any more right? I mean what's the point for others to compete now, he doesn't even have to follow the rules of eligibility? And if they don't care about the entries, why have acts enter eligible entries then? People will vote for the name regardless (if the vote will be fair that is) and get a complete different song in the end.

 

[Realest]

Re: BELARUS 2018

I mean, as far as artist goes, he might very well be the one with the biggest chance (he has a big team behind him, is known to big stages, is a decently known name in ex-USSR), but that still doesn't make the farce of selection any more right? I mean what's the point for others to compete now, he doesn't even have to follow the rules of eligibility? And if they don't care about the entries, why have acts enter eligible entries then? People will vote for the name regardless (if the vote will be fair that is) and get a complete different song in the end.

Yes, I just read that its 100% official that he Must change the Song, so that makes the thing not easier. I was a bit too late.
But on the other side, Sofi who admitted that she (and probably others) spent money for Sim-Cards to distribute among Fans, is the last one who has to talk about fairness.
In the End we all know that he would win the TV anyway, nomatter with which song, so nothing changes about the fact that Sofi wont go to Lisbon.

 

[A-lister]

Re: BELARUS 2018

Yes, I just read that its 100% official that he Must change the Song, so that makes the thing not easier. I was a bit too late.
But on the other side, Sofi who admitted that she (and probably others) spent money for Sim-Cards to distribute among Fans, is the last one who has to talk about fairness.
In the End we all know that he would win the TV anyway, nomatter with which song, so nothing changes about the fact that Sofi wont go to Lisbon.

Yeah the sim-card comment is pretty hilarious indeed ... "it's sooo unfair.... but hey we prepared to bribe voters"

 

[MyHeartIsYours]

Re: BELARUS 2018

Well I wasn't expecting much of the NF but some of these are really terrible! Watching the auditions I feel like we'd gone back to the old days of Eurovision lol. I support Alekseev though and I presume he'll win, he's the only one who comes across as a proper singer, only one who might have potential at Eurovision too. I wonder why he has chosen to represent Belarus though?

Inelligible songs have been let through in the past, but even if it wasn't he could just use a different song.

 

[ESCREGION]

Re: BELARUS 2018

"According to ESCKAZ sources, BTRC will likely allow entry of Alekseev - Forever to compete in the national final of Belarus for the Eurovision 2018. At the same time, in case of his victory at the national tour, broadcaster will likely insist on replacement entry for the same singer.""For the role of songwriter of the new contest entry of Alekseev will likely be invited well-known foreign composer and producer. It is quite possible that similarly to the case of Koldun - it will be Philipp Kirkorov and his Dream Team."

 

[tuorem]

Re: BELARUS 2018

"According to ESCKAZ sources, BTRC will likely allow entry of Alekseev - Forever to compete in the national final of Belarus for the Eurovision 2018. At the same time, in case of his victory at the national tour, broadcaster will likely insist on replacement entry for the same singer.""For the role of songwriter of the new contest entry of Alekseev will likely be invited well-known foreign composer and producer. It is quite possible that similarly to the case of Koldun - it will be Philipp Kirkorov and his Dream Team."

Would that be really necessary? OMG, I hope it's not true. Enough with 'em already!

 

[Fierro]

Re: BELARUS 2018

Now I realize how lucky we were to avoid similar scandal here. Good to know Alekseev is going for Belarus. Although if he stayed in Ukraine NF we maybe wouldn't have Yurcash in line-up

 

[JonnyWest]

Re: BELARUS 2018

The belarusian broadcaster is insane! How they'll allow Alekseev to compete is beyond me I hope the rest of the contestants leave in protest and let him compete with no one else, would be funny to see a NF with just one participant for the 1st time lmao

 

[A-lister]

Re: BELARUS 2018

Would that be really necessary? OMG, I hope it's not true. Enough with 'em already!

Yuck this "horror team" again... is that the new Kempe/G:son of ESC?

 

[tuorem]

Re: BELARUS 2018

Yuck this "horror team" again... is that the new Kempe/G:son of ESC?

Yeah, it's a bit like G:son! The only difference is that Kirkorov and friends' songs have generally been more successful.

I get that they're famous, that they've written hits in several countries and stuff... still, isn't there anyone else? They've done their job this year for Moldova, I guess that's enough hard work. They should have some rest.

Seriously though, it would be a lazy (but realistic) option if Alekseev needs a new song quickly. Belarus can find better songwriters tbh.

By the way, they simply should have selected Alekseev internally if they wanted him so much... I begin to think drama is how Belarusians promote their national selection abroad.

 

[MyHeartIsYours]

Re: BELARUS 2018

Tbh Alekseev's song is not that great, he would be better with a new one I think. I don't know what happened in 2007 but "Work Your Magic" didn't turn out that bad for Belarus

 

[Fierro]

Re: BELARUS 2018

NAPOLI have revealed their song:

 

[A-lister]

Re: BELARUS 2018

I begin to think drama is how Belarusians promote their national selection abroad.

This! Perfect trolling by the Belarussian broadcaster

 

[vavera4ka]

Re: BELARUS 2018

I think it's already decided to send Alekseev. First of all, he must improve his vocals and English. Secondly, I think song should be sung in Russian or Belorusian, then he will not have to work on his accent. They shouldn't change the entry, this one is completely fine, with good show it should look very impressive.

Again, I must note... so far I hate his vocals. I always struggled to watch his live performances. Lazarev was 100 times better by this criteria. And Alekseev fails to perform basic notes correctly. I have no idea how he participated in Voice with such vocal problems.

Please no, he isn't Belarusian, and Ukranian phonetics are quite different. Skrypka tried singing in Belarusian during one of the concerts. I applaud and respect him for effort but it was atrocious. He tried too hard and overcompensated. On the other end of spectrum Kobzon, who doesn't give a flying F and just uses Russian pronunciation for Belarusian words. Even worse.

It does a smidgen actually, which is strange because wasn't that composed by Swedes? "Forever" feels very familiar melodically. I like contemporary music coming from eastern European countries much more than what the west brings at the moment. I can imagine Loboda singing something like "Forever". It's such high quality electropop. Ditch the English and I think i'll be 100% behind this song as an entry. I like it more with each listen.

Funny you should say that... Idk if that has been brought up here... but compare the chorus.

 

[DanielLuis]

Re: BELARUS 2018

So out of all those people that said they would withdraw if Alekseev competed with that song, only one actually did it?

 

[Fierro]

Re: BELARUS 2018

Mark my words Gunesh will perform in Lisbon.