ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - As it happened

[Dessi]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

It's maybe a good business for Sweden on Saturday.

NO, pleaseeeeeeee vote for BELGIUM, pretty please!!! *insert a cute puppy begging for its life*
It's full of joy, celebration of life, fun, a new beginning, party , explosions of joyful feelings... PLEASE!!!! NOT Sweden, vote BELGIUM!!!

 

[Gordon_Shumway]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

Well, Georgia's qualification is definitely the story of the evening. Who'd have thought a credible, indie-rock song with no nudity, vocal pyrotechnics or gimmicks could win Eurovision votes?

No gimmicks? And what was with all the lighting?

 

[ParadiseES]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

Much worse results this time. It was much worse semifinal as well, but much more difficult as well since not all the places were clear (unlike in semi 1).

I'm especially mad to see Georgia and Belgium again on Saturday. I can't stand these songs. Norway, Denmark, FYR Macedonia and even Belarus were better. These four were better than Poland and Israel too IMO.

But it's not a big loss anyway. The final will still be competitive. Congrats








PS: I really hope this Nordic disaster doesn't help Sweden on Saturday. Curiously, the only Nordic entry in the final is probably the worst one...

 

[Gordon_Shumway]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

NO, pleaseeeeeeee vote for BELGIUM, pretty please!!! *insert a cute puppy begging for its life*
It's full of joy, celebration of life, fun, a new beginning, party , explosions of joyful feelings... PLEASE!!!! NOT Sweden, vote BELGIUM!!!

xgood

 

[Carian]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

Yes of course they will and BIG TIME. What did you think?

Not necessary, don't forget that Swedes are true schlager lovers, and they always fairly reward the best schlager Well, almost always.

 

[Eurovisionified]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

Well, Georgia's qualification is definitely the story of the evening. Who'd have thought a credible, indie-rock song with no nudity, vocal pyrotechnics or gimmicks could win Eurovision votes?

Yeah, who could believe there are actually people in this world with good taste? And so many of them too? I'm pleasantly surprised!

 

[Andalublue]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

No gimmicks? And what was with all the lighting?

Frankly, everyone had whizzy light shows. Not everyone had nudity and wolves, or smoking arm-pits.

 

[Carian]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

Much worse results this time. It was much worse semifinal as well, but much more difficult as well since not all the places were clear (unlike in semi 1).

I'm especially mad to see Georgia and Belgium again on Saturday. I can't stand these songs. Norway, Denmark, FYR Macedonia and even Belarus were better. These four were better than Poland and Israel too IMO.

But it's not a big loss anyway. The final will still be competitive. Congrats








PS: I really hope this Nordic disaster doesn't help Sweden on Saturday. Curiously, the only Nordic entry in the final is probably the worst one...

As for the disasters helping some countries, don't forget that also Croatia will profit immensely from the flop of almost all ex-Yu states... So, your comment is not really in its place But dont get me wrong, I really hope we give all our 24 points to Croatia

 

[ag89]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

Australia is now number two on odds.

Ukraine is now number 4.

 

[Andalublue]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

They said Semi 1 would be tough but this was thougher.

Well, clearly tougher to spell than Tuesday!

 

[bstream]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

When SVT promised us a "compelling show," they didn't dissapoint! They turned underdogs like Israel and Georgia into camera-work masterpieces.

Way too many songs this year entered on the premise of "projection screens will save our entry." That, and the auto-tuned entries struggled when it came to proving their vocal capacity. If anything, hopefully this means solid vocals will play a bigger role next year akin to Australia; Czech Republic this year.

 

[LakZaNokte]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

As for the disasters helping some countries, don't forget that also Croatia will profit immensely from the flop of almost all ex-Yu states... So, your comment is not really in its place But dont get me wrong, I really hope we give all our 24 points to Croatia

Serbia is also in.

 

[Carian]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

Serbia is also in.

Yes, Serbia is in, but Croatia will take all the 12s from all ex-Yu countries Trust me with this one.

 

[ParadiseES]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

As for the disasters helping some countries, don't forget that also Croatia will profit immensely from the flop of almost all ex-Yu states... So, your comment is not really in its place But dont get me wrong, I really hope we give all our 24 points to Croatia

Two ex-Yu countries is not really bad. 2-3 of these countries qualifying is the average (except in 2013).

2009 - Croatia and Bosnia
2010 - Serbia and Bosnia
2011 - Serbia, Bosnia and Slovenia
2012 - Serbia, Bosnia and Macedonia
2013 - nothing
2014 - Slovenia and Montenegro
2015 - Serbia, Montenegro and Slovenia
2016 - Croatia and Serbia

 

[Dessi]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

When SVT promised us a "compelling show," they didn't dissapoint! They turned underdogs like Israel and Georgia into camera-work masterpieces.

Way too many songs this year entered on the premise of "projection screens will save our entry." That, and the auto-tuned entries struggled when it came to proving their vocal capacity. If anything, hopefully this means solid vocals will play a bigger role next year akin to Australia; Czech Republic this year.

Yep, and that is the Swedish way...
Hurray BELGIUM!!!!
(OK, you will soon hate me but I absolutely LOVE BELGIUM's song and Laura!!! )

 

[Jacketh]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

In my opinion, we've got a clear fight between Australia and Russia.

Come on Australia!

 

[Vera]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

Yes, Serbia is in, but Croatia will take all the 12s from all ex-Yu countries Trust me with this one.

Wanna bet?

 

[Vera]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

In my opinion, we've got a clear fight between Australia and Russia.

Come on Australia!

ESC in Australia isnt ESC anymore:?

 

[Carian]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

Wanna bet?

I never bet But about this one, I am 99 % sure that Croatia will pick all the points from Slovenia, Bosnia, and Serbia. As for Montenegro and (especially) Macedonia, I am not so sure. Macedonia could also give high score to Bulgaria...

 

[Kairit]

Re: ESC United LIVE from Stockholm - TONIGHT: Semi-Final 2 Live Show (Discussion Thread)

So all the nordic countries are out this time besides Sweden. Wow.