United Kingdom UNITED KINGDOM 2015 - Electro Velvet - Still In Love With You

[Leydan]

Yes, that's a good way of looking at it actually. In life it is wise to savour the good things, and we shall tonight. Thank you in advance Malta for your 12 points, with love and wishes from the UK

It will also be a way of them thanking us for giving them 10 points last year. I cannot wait until Malta vote tonight.

 

[revallsay]

I hope Poland gives UK some points anyhow And I hope you give us anythins this time.

 

[Leydan]

I hope Poland gives UK some points anyhow And I hope you give us anythins this time.

I hope you do. I'm sure we will considering your song sounds like something our jury will like.

 

[RainyWoods]

I hope Poland gives UK some points anyhow And I hope you give us anythins this time.

I'm sure the old Polish couple that live next door to me shall secure you with our delightful 12 points.


Diaspora

 

[revallsay]

I hope UK ends up at least in the first half of the score board

 

[Leydan]

We're charting in Australia now at 174. Russia, Estonia, Belgium, Israel & Latvia are all charting better though.

 

[Leydan]

While I remember, did anyone watch the eurovision special on BBC4 last night?

 

[dcs34]

While I remember, did anyone watch the eurovision special on BBC4 last night?

Yep! Was very good actually, although it felt a bit rushed when it got to 2000 and beyond but presumably that's because people remember it and the UK have declined somewhat since the 90s! No mention (or footage) of Jade though :/

 

[Leydan]

Yep! Was very good actually, although it felt a bit rushed when it got to 2000 and beyond but presumably that's because people remember it and the UK have declined somewhat since the 90s! No mention (or footage) of Jade though :/

Yes, I was upset that they didn't mention we came 5th in 2009, but they did redeem themselves by having both Guy and Graham explaining why countries vote for each other - which also points out that they know we do crap because of the bad song and not because Europe hates us.

 

[Jeansy]

Put a bet on for us to get 1 or more 12 points.

Safe bet yes?

 

[IncognitoGH]

Started playing in the staff room. It actually is really catchy when you're not expecting to hear it. Please do well

 

[dcs34]

Yes, I was upset that they didn't mention we came 5th in 2009, but they did redeem themselves by having both Guy and Graham explaining why countries vote for each other - which also points out that they know we do crap because of the bad song and not because Europe hates us.

Yeah I think Guy and Graham do get it. It used to annoy me when Terry complained about political voting and countries giving their neighbors points - they share languages and culture, have similar musical tastes, and artists are more likely to travel around the smaller regions to build up popularity. A song that is adored in Belgium is more likely to be popular in the Netherlands than in Turkey. But the winner each year is the song that breaks out of the cultural groups and is more universally appealing. Whilst there is probably a degree of politics to it I think it is more than that (and the UK & Ireland have similar tastes and always voted for each other, but he ignored that... )

The other thing as well that Guy said was that the real problem with a national selection is that the British Public are the only people who won't be able to vote for the song in the final, so even when we picked songs that were very 'tongue-in-cheek' in-jokes they were completely ignored by the continent.

I also didn't realise he had been responsible for the 1998 show! So he has 'come back' to Eurovision as it were

 

[Lupus]

Put a bet on for us to get 1 or more 12 points.

Safe bet yes?

I'd love to think so, but I have a nasty feeling we'll be hoovering up a few 1/2/3 points from various countries and nothing much else. I do hope I am wrong though!

 

[Ritararita]

They just did another eurovision segment, on the news, and showed the segment with the terrible backing vocalists doing the D-D-DANCE LETS DANCE bit.

I actually think that "D-D-D-Dance" on the beginning was quite smart idea how to subliminally prepare audience for the later "Skiddy-beep-bop-beep-bob-beep-bop-doo" and make it less random.

The only thing I think is plainly bad on the whole act is the "fish-skelet" neon thing placed on Bianca´s dress and the fur hiding the controlling mechanism on her back. Unfortunately, it makes Bianca look like a secret love child of Cruela De Vil and hunchback of Notre Dame. Otherwise it´s pretty much OK and there is at least 8-10 worse or less appealing songs in the Final, so I really don´t think bottom 5 is possible. My final prediction is placing somewhere between 12th and 18th.

 

[GWTW1939]

I actually think that "D-D-D-Dance" on the beginning was quite smart idea how to subliminally prepare audience for the later "Skiddy-beep-bop-beep-bob-beep-bop-doo" and make it less random.

The only thing I think is plainly bad on the whole act is the "fish-skelet" neon thing placed on Bianca´s dress and the fur hiding the controlling mechanism on her back. Unfortunately, it makes Bianca look like a secret love child of Cruela De Vil and hunchback of Notre Dame. Otherwise it´s pretty much OK and there is at least 8-10 worse or less appealing songs in the Final, so I really don´t think bottom 5 is possible. My final prediction is placing somewhere between 12th and 18th.

I don't believe Bianca is wearing the fur anymore. I think in the jury rehearsal they basically used her hair to cover up the battery back so I think its gone unless I'm wrong

You are right about the "fish-skelet" neon thing though. The designer didn't really do a good job incorporating it into the dress. Instead it stands out in a bad way.

And I agree about the "D-D-D-Dance" thing too! I'm probably in the minority I actually like it, it makes me smile and laugh (in a good way )

Judging from the iTunes it may not do as terrible as we think so good luck Alex and Bianca

 

[Matt]

That's my song, I truly have a soft spot for it. I also have a brain and know that this will most likely flop which is a shame. So my personal taste and prediction are the complete opposite and it's another song where I'm hoping I'm going to be totally wrong about.

Prediction: 24th place

 

[grazy2266]

My prediction tonight is 17th (I hope we do better but I'm sticking to 17th) lol

 

[grazy2266]

While I remember, did anyone watch the eurovision special on BBC4 last night?

I totally forgot about it lol. I will watch now just have enough time before the contest starts, as it's on for 90 mins

 

[grazy2266]

LOL so ESCToday spoke to commentators all over Europe to choose there 5 favourite songs and decided to do a poll, well we came 10th I think that could be a little way out hehe, I would love it to be true though. The Big Poll from the public does have a different result lol

http://www.esctoday.com/104274/big-poll-the-commentators-prediction-for-tonight/

 

[grazy2266]

Oh can we make 500 pages before the contest starts, only Sweden has broken the 500 page threshold.