The Netherlands THE NETHERLANDS 2014 - The Common Linnets - Calm After The Storm

[nofuxCZ]

A fun fact esctracker misses out on... this is charting at #232 in Qatar

haha and Conchita is #232 in Brunei according to kworb.net

 

[demonl]

The best staging of all the entries this year and one of the acts with the best staging ever.

 

[PeterLPZ]

A hot favorite for the victory tomorrow.

 

[Mattan]

Going into this year, I never thought I'd be cheering for the Netherlands to win and them actually having a chance to do so, much less with a country song. Exactly that has happened. The song is one of the best in this year's contest, and the performance overall is the best one so far.

Will it win, though? The draw just after Denmark and most crucially the song's popularity in eastern Europe being unknown are two question marks, the latter is a huge one. It does have chances, though, and if Ilse and Waylon pull off a performance that matches the one in the semi, they'll also have my vote.

 

[nofuxCZ]

Their album is out
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCommonLinnetsVEVO

 

[Minimunt]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmNdbgpEQmE

I would rather prefer this song for the ESC Beautiful!

 

[CypriotGirl]

They were so simple yet so nice. It was my favorite in SF1, so glad it made it. Good luck in the final

 

[SilentDawn]

They are above Austria in the odds.

 

[Miloutchi]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmNdbgpEQmE

I would rather prefer this song for the ESC Beautiful!

Agreed! I heard a small piece of this song before they released the ESC song and I was totally in love with this! Was a bit disappointed when CATS was announced as ESC song because after hearing this I had such high hopes!

 

[joyster]

Would it be awsome to have armin as interval act

 

[joyster]

Their album is out
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCommonLinnetsVEVO

 

[Miloutchi]

Their album is GOOD.

Thanks to Ilse and Waylon for bringing me a bunch of such lovely songs!

 

[Bluebird]

Good luck tomorrow, Nederland!

From the first time I heard the Dutch song, I was convinced of the outstanding quality.

You really deserve a good place. Let's hope that your number 24 will bring success!

 

[Reinventor]

I love the album, but I agree with their choice for CATS. The song has a very soothing, relaxing vibe. It reminds me of a hot summer day. It's the choice that stands out the most in ESC, I think.

 

[Mozz]

I just heard that Calm After The Storm has entered the American itunes chart.

 

[randajad]

THIS SONG IS THE BIGGEST SURPRISE FOR ME! I do not know how I overlooked it! So simple, classy, brilliant. Love it very much.

 

[Sean]

I just heard that Calm After The Storm has entered the American itunes chart.

The Common Linnets Worldwide iTunes Performance

Doesn't look like it

 

[Mozz]

The Common Linnets Worldwide iTunes Performance

Doesn't look like it

I read it 2 hours ago on a Dutch ESC site.

Post 40 on:

http://www.songfestivalweblog.nl/2014/05/21u-de-tweede-halve-finale-esf/

 

[Tylor]

'Hungry Hands' is quite catchy!

 

[LalehForWD]

For a win tomorrow I think it's crucial for to get good points from the juries tonight. The song is true to its genre and skilled done in every aspect, so I think it may very well be received favourable among the juries. A Dutch ESC hosting in your reach so good luck tonight!