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Belarus BELARUS 2018 - Alekseev - Forever

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A-lister

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Re: BELARUS 2018

This selection continues to be a farce, blatant set-up for Alekseev to win xshrug

So apparently Shuma's entry was "investigated" for "unoriginal lyrics" , but still no word on the fact that Alekseev can enter with a totally non-eligible entry xshrug

Shuma ftw xcheer

But it's all set for Alekseev so why even bother caring... xshrug
 

RainyWoods

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Re: BELARUS 2018

But it's all set for Alekseev so why even bother caring... xshrug

This is exactly how I feel. I actually am interested in three of the songs here, but I feel like there's no point even following this now. They've shown such favouritism and it's unfair. An ineligible song will be allowed to win just because they want a big name. Only point in watching the NF would be for the possible drama as I think sparks could fly.
 

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An ineligible song will be allowed to win just because they want a big name.

This mostly happens because EBU ALLOWED Jamala song to take part at ESC and WIN being performed before September 1. Once that they make exceptions ( like aka. :au: in ESC) then messing actions (like in this case) will follow next! :cool:
 

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Forever sounds like a Russian national final reject...
 

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WhoKnows

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Re: BELARUS 2018

Not sure how a song that is not eligible is gonna do well?

That's a different issue. If it's disqualified, then, doh.

But, I've not been paying attention. Why exactly is it not eligible? I thought even the Russian version passed the Sept 1 rule?
 

A-lister

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Re: BELARUS 2018

That's a different issue. If it's disqualified, then, doh.

But, I've not been paying attention. Why exactly is it not eligible? I thought even the Russian version passed the Sept 1 rule?

Well, the English version is technically the same song... just in English... and from my understanding it's not eligible but the Belarussian broadcast is allowing this entry anyways because it's all set for Alekseev and we already know that Belarus is notorious for changing entries after they've been chosen.
 

FoxOfShadows

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Re: BELARUS 2018

It's a shame this controversy is happening in Belarus after they sent such a happy and genuine song last year :(
 

A-lister

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It's a shame this controversy is happening in Belarus after they sent such a happy and genuine song last year :(

Second that, 2017 is my favorite Belarussian entry to date, for once they didn't change their entry or had a messy selection and they even managed one of their best results to date by just staying genuine. Now someone comes from abroad with alot of cash and team behind him and just "steals" the selection it seems, such a shame. If they wanted him they should have just gone for an internal selection then, but I assume the chaos started when he entered in the last minute (since he seems to have been declined in Ukraine first).
 

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Re: BELARUS 2018

For me this is no Plagiat.
 

Mrm

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Re: BELARUS 2018

Shuma - "Hmarki" is AWESOME..fantastic fusion of Slavic traditional singing and hard electronics...I love it..i hope they will perform it good live..

I loved their entry last year so much...but if Shuma wins and is good live i will like Belarus 2018 even more..
 

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Re: BELARUS 2018

it's just a coincidence, haha

For me its the same like "Only Teardrops" - "I surrender", "Glorious" - "Euphoria", "Heroes"-"Lovers on the Sun" etc..
 
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