Austria AUSTRIA 2019 - PÆNDA - Limits

[mauve]

I admit first I didn't like this song at all, but right now, I really do. It would be a shame if this didn't qualify, but I fear that it won't. I doubt that it will be accessible enough for the public. Still hoping for a little miracle.

 

[crashworld]

The press poll is fairly accurate for the time. They are voting on best rehearsal, not most likely to win.

But the press poll is also not accurate in the sense that they only rank that performances that were performed on the same day.
So for example you can't really say that Switzerland topping the poll with higher points than Azerbaijan means the press preferred Switzerland's performance to Azerbaijan's because they are performed in different days and are not ranked against each other when the points are given by the press.

 

[Lindon]

I know it doesn't say anything, but the ranking I quoted ranked all 35 acts after the first rehearsals.

 

[Chorizo]

Compared to last year, this is a big letdown. Well, at least I could be excited about and fully behind Austria's entry twice this decade. It sounds to me like Austria has given up all hope to get support from the audience and is only aiming for jury points now. It's not that it's a bad song, it's just nothing to get excited about. Not even the music video is interesting. I was hoping for more.
5 points.

 

[sigi]

Well...amazing staging (Conchita vibes)

 

[Ezio]

I had goosebumps watching the second rehearsal clip. The staging is brilliant. The wide shots look amazing with our song. I guess this act was Marvin Dietman's doing. Well done!!

 

[mauve]

The more I listen to her, the more I really love this song! Well done!

 

[Citelis]

Juries top 5 in final confirmed!

 

[Ezio]

The first half of the second semifinal is really exhausting. Until comes Sweden and lifts everyone up. And then Austria that draws you in and washes your brain and makes you forget the silly performances that came before.

I really can see Sweden and Austria elevating each other above the rest.

Croatia is totally outshone. I think their performance will go by unnoticed.

This staging is everything and more that I could have wished for.

 

[marty]

Once again Austria brings a very very good show on stage. i am very happy.

 

[Lenny1993]

Still don't like the song but the staging is great and juries will respect her vocal abilities. Good luck, dear neighbours

 

[RainyWoods]

The staging is magical. Perhaps could be the best of this year. The ceiling shimmering like it does is a wow moment.

 

[hungo]

i loved this song from the very beginning but watching the snippet it seems perfect visually as well. fingers crossed for paenda.

 

[hugh]

Glad I kept the faith with this. Staging looks GORGEOUS.

 

[aef]

It looks indeed very decent! I'm very proud of Paenda and our delegation right now! But I really don't know if it will work out, it could surprise us in a positive way but it could also end in the middle of nowhere.

This year both SF1 and SF2 are totally unpredictable in my opinion.

 

[QwaarJet]

I got amazing odds on this to qualify. Expecting a nice payout.

 

[Lindon]

Pænda has announced to give a concert at Tel Aviv's beach on Sunday morning in an acoustic setting. She will perform the songs of Evolution II.

 

[Ezio]

Wiwibloggs praised today's rehearsal as most improved.

The magic that Marvin Dietman works every year for us, is priceless. Sasha-Jean Baptiste will never have a gig with the Austrian act.

 

[Ana Raquel]

and THAT'S how you do an immersive staging

 

[marty]

its amazing how positive all the comments about paenda are after the second rehearsal. Austria really could be the dark horse.