Pictured below: [MENTION=9441]RainyWoods[/MENTION] and I drinking some tears next Tuesday.
We must remember though to drink these tears with the class and the finery we uphold currently. We must always keep a hold of ourselves.
The rehearsal looked brilliant. I love the thick fog. The more I think about, the more I would like Finland actually to pull off the win. Before I didn't want them to win because of the ridiculously stressful, unpleasant fan reaction it would no doubt cause, but I don't care anymore. Eurovision needs a shake up. This is the most dull contest we've had in ages and with a lot of the comments i've seen this year, you'd almost think that Eurovision is some kind of exclusive club that you've got to look and sound a certain way to be a part of. Music is diverse and Eurovision is a celebration of music. Many genres have emerged since the contest first started in 1956. Many styles have been welcomed over the years, if not embraced, then they've been tolerated. I find it upsetting though the lack of tolerance for these guys and their song. Not so much here, but elsewhere. Go onto youtube for instance and it's disgusting. I was watching [MENTION=13024]revallsay[/MENTION]'s top 40 video yesterday and she dared to put Finland at number 16 (I think) and from doing that she got a barrage of abuse, from ridiculous people who fail to understand that music is a subjective thing, and fail to grasp the importance of being respectful.
"This is one of the worst and most ridiculous top 40 videos I have ever seen. To place Finland ahead of Germany and other talented countries, is almost offensive. Grow up!"
That from a man who looks like he's in his 50's, telling our dear revallsay to "Grow up!". Well I can tell that this gentleman has yet to grow up himself, and has not yet been taught the basic manners one should have when communicating with others.
Rant over
So true, Eurovision is for everyone, and it's a celebration of music, all music. Not just of one kind. Fair enough if people don't like the song, that's understandable and it's their right to voice their opinion. It's just how disrespectful a lot of fans are being. It actually made me so angry when I was reading the comments people were leaving you. So much vitriol. No respect whatsoever for others. The fact that some fail to grasp that music is subjective. There are plenty of songs and styles of music that I don't like, and i'll try to give my opinion as best as I can as to why. I never would personally attack someone though for their views and what their heart enjoys. The people leaving you rude comments disgust me, and i'm sorry you received them. You should be able to join in on the fun of making ranking videos without being attacked. The hilarious thing is that you didn't even have them THAT high. Gosh, imagine if I made a ranking video.
In fact, maybe I should make one
And well, I don't care about the comments, but it takes some time to make all the banners, put everything together in high-tech Windowns Movie Maker and then upload it on Youtube. People don't respect my work and it's a little bit dissapointing. I may not be doing a ranking next year (who am I lying?). Last year I had the same situation with the hot hit 'Undo' at the bottom of my list.
Okay, was I watching the same thing? The staging was rubbish - it looked like a dodgy social club and there was absolutely no interesting lighting or visual aids to help bring the song to life. And believe me, this is the one song this year that needs something to lift it. It's just really not for me at all, but even I can appreciate decent songs in genres that aren't my cup of tea - and this isn't anywhere near getting that title. Such a shame that another more tuneful contender will more than likely miss out on a final placing because of this...
However, my favourite finnish entry is "Kun kello käy" by Kristina Hautala.
