Re: FRANCE 2018
A very good final selection that France got going here. Hopefully it will translate into a good result at Eurovision as well.
I think the main battle will be between Lisandro and Madame Monsieur, though, and I will be happy with either of them going to Lisbon.
My thoughts:
Lisandro - Eva: 9/10 Excellent song, good vocals. Good stage presence. Nice uptempo entry, albeit a bit stereotypical Eurovision material. But it grabs your attention and stands out. Should be fine going to Eurovision, could end in the top 10. I think this is the best option for France.
Madame Monsieur - Mercy: 9/10 Also excellent, vocally very good. Has a bit more uniqueness than Eva, and is actually quite an interesting entry. Just that last part almost spoils it with repeating Mercy, Mercy, Mercy over and over. I would be fine with this going to Eurovision, expecting a result in the top 10 or midfield.
Malo - Ciao: 8/10 I actually find this quite interesting, once I get past the first part and get used to the funny breathy voice. The song is good, it has a lot of momentum. This guy is a good performer. Excellent song, but vocals need some improvement. Yes, I like this, but that's my personal oddball taste. Not sure how this would do at Eurovision, maybe very well, as in top 5, or may flop completely and be bottom 5 as well. Very much a love/hate song (which is not always a bad thing).
Emmy Liyana - OK ou KO: 6/10 Ok, so this is the big fan favourite then? I fail to see what all the hype is about. Yes, the vocal delivery is good, but the song just doesn't stand out for me. In fact, I find it a bit ordinary. It has got it's good moments, but no, it's not enough to do well at Eurovision. I'd prefer to get off this hype train, please. Bottom 10 at Eurovision.
Max Cinnamon - Ailleurs: 5/10 Even if the song is decent, it ends up being a but unnoticeable. The singer is obviously quite nervous, but manages to deliver well. At times I can almost see a bit of stage personality coming through. I do actually see a bit of potential here. I would give him 3 years to grow up, and give him a better song, and then I would love to see him back here. For this year, I would have to say no.
Nassi - Rêve de gamin: 3/10 The song itself is actually quite good, but this guy should not be singing it. It's a big NO.
Igit - Lisboa Jerusalem: 3/10 This is just too French for me. He sings and performs well. But no, I don't think this will have any mass appeal outside of France and with anybody younger than 40.
Luka - Mamma mia: 1/10 What is this even, and how did this qualify? Bland, forgettable nothingness. Bye!
So in summary, I'm supporting Lisandro and Madame Monsieur, and I would be very happy if either one is chosen. Malo will be my dirty little secret, hoping that it could be a dark horse. Emmy is also a contender, but I don't like it and will be disappointed if she wins. As for the rest, they should just go home.
L'oiseau et l'enfant is one of the best winners ever
I think she was good!!
…he started a bit afraid, but that even gave some charm to the whole performance..
