escYOUnited
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Azerbaijan AZERBAIJAN 2022 - Nadir Rustamli - Fade To Black
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I thought the staging would be much more interesting based on the snippet, but I was quite disappointed in the end. And the whole performance felt underwhelming. The song is good but something is definitely missing.
I think some 15ish place tonight is realistic.
I think some 15ish place tonight is realistic.
musicfan
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Of the big ballads in the final this could be my favourite. I definitely like it more than the Polish or Australian songs. The Greek song is competition (and it's staged better) but I like the way this song wanders but keeps melodic, it's more daring perhaps while not having the directness of Die Together.
midnightsun
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Again I will be voting for Azerbaijan tonight. This time votes must be split unfortunately since I have a bunch of favourites but Azerbaijan is in my top 3. I hope my votes help to get this as high as possible. Good luck 
, I‘m keeping my fingers crossed for you!
, I‘m keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Kairit
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This is so underrated. Amazing, stunning performance!
Hatari2600
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So did Azerbaijan get back to their old shady ways? All those 12 points were a bit shocking, and apparently the televoting of 6 countries were discarded and replaced with an aggregate result because of potential vote rigging...
EDIT: I misunderstood, it was 6 juries that were replaced!
EDIT 2: Azerbaijan, Georgia, San Marino, Romania, Poland and Montenegro are missing from the list of juries in Semi Final 2
EDIT: I misunderstood, it was 6 juries that were replaced!
EDIT 2: Azerbaijan, Georgia, San Marino, Romania, Poland and Montenegro are missing from the list of juries in Semi Final 2
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Wtf? You are knocking a wrong door. In the end Azerbaijan didn’t do that well even though juries in many countries voted for it and some gave it 12 points.
Hatari2600
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Well, EBU has confirmed that shady business has been going on with the jury vote of Semi Final 2 and 6 juries were disqualified in both Semi 2 and the Final, including Azerbaijan. And with the history of Azerbaijan's cheating up until being caught in 2013, it is a natural suspicion. But anyway, hopefully all the cheating juries were caught and Azerbaijan's jury points were all genuine.
Well, EBU has confirmed that shady business has been going on with the jury vote of Semi Final 2 and 6 juries were disqualified in both Semi 2 and the Final, including Azerbaijan. And with the history of Azerbaijan's cheating up until being caught in 2013, it is a natural suspicion. But anyway, hopefully all the cheating juries were caught and Azerbaijan's jury points were all genuine.
The entire contest is politicized with a lot of shadiness. Once again: you are knocking at a wrong door in here.
12Pointsgoto.....
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I am not so sure. Azerbaijan has been known for cheating and buying votes. But, Azerbaijan was a jury song, so It was expected
Hatari2600
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Buying and trading votes isn't politics...
Grinch
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I thought being the first to qualify without getting points from either jury/televote was a feature but being supported by JK R*wling is even worse 
so sorry for him
so sorry for himBefore accusing some country in buying/trading votes, you should have some proofs. Do you have any reliable sources for that information except for some puff piece? And if those rumours were true, EBU would be the first to react and even to punish Azerbaijan. They did neither accused nor punished it. So who you are to speak that way about the country?
VirginiaVision
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WHO LETS THEIR ARTIST GET A HAIRCUT BETWEEN THE SEMI AND THE FINAL?!?!
Hatari2600
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As I said, it is mere speculation and not an accusation. What is a fact is that 6 national juries were disqualified. So isn't it natural that the first countries you start to think of when these incidents happen are the ones who have been proven to have cheated (or attempted to do so) in the past, like Azerbaijan who got caught in 2013? You seem to take it very personal. Be angry at your broadcaster for soiling the country's reputation instead.
As I said, it is mere speculation and not an accusation. What is a fact is that 6 national juries were disqualified. So isn't it natural that the first countries you start to think of when these incidents happen are the ones who have been proven to have cheated (or attempted to do so) in the past, like Azerbaijan who got caught in 2013? You seem to take it very personal. Be angry at your broadcaster for soiling the country's reputation instead.
I am not taking it personal, however, I am also not willing to tolerate some speculation/accusation towards my country based on some rumours or puff piece. The only reason I am angry with our broadcaster is the fact they do not take a risk and change the way they select our representatives/songs. That is it.
Hatari2600
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Yeah, I too hope that they start picking good songs written by Azeris and representative of Azerbaijani culture! Maybe then there doesn't have to be any rumors of foul play when you do well