Just tried to connect, seems there's an overload already. Too bad... check the french song "l'amour à la française" by the fatal picards... they try to add some wit to french songs, which are in the same bad shape as popular music is everywhere. posted by nicolin at 12:17 PM on May 12, 2007
To install an extra plugin sucks.
To have that special 'service' die two minutes after the show started sucks even more.
Last years streaming provider was excellent. posted by homodigitalis at 12:20 PM on May 12, 2007
Ireland: very boring and folksy. You get better music in any pub there ... at least after several Guinessssss ... posted by homodigitalis at 12:24 PM on May 12, 2007
Finland: What no monsters this year? She looks like Elvira tho ... or the younger sister of Bonny Tyler ... posted by homodigitalis at 12:26 PM on May 12, 2007
SANJAYALOLZ!!11!! posted by phaedon at 12:32 PM on May 12, 2007
Macedonia: Drama, peroxide, dancers and a very short skirt. Yeah, slavic-pop at it's best and it feels so 1999 ... posted by homodigitalis at 12:33 PM on May 12, 2007
Slovenia: Opera-style techno pop. Yes, it sounds as nasty as the words imply. The lady looks like the living version of Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride". But she can sing! What a strong voice. The song reminds me of something they play before a soccer game ... posted by homodigitalis at 12:37 PM on May 12, 2007
You know what? Eurovision is making me wait an extra week for Doctor Who. So let's not encourge them. posted by John Kenneth Fisher at 12:37 PM on May 12, 2007 [2 favorites]
I'm a little concerned that Hungary isn't paying attention to waiting for that bus, and is going to miss it. posted by randomination at 12:39 PM on May 12, 2007
Wow. Is American country rock popular in Hungary? posted by trip and a half at 12:40 PM on May 12, 2007
Hungary: a nice rock ballad - I expect Joe Cocker to join in any second now. The lady has a nice voice, too bad the song is so boring and flat. At least this group doesn't do the usual disco dancing act ... posted by homodigitalis at 12:41 PM on May 12, 2007
Awesome - they just showed a clip from a demo scene party as one of their "why Finland is great" clips. posted by simonw at 12:41 PM on May 12, 2007
How come I am up to this senseless game? posted by randomination at 12:43 PM on May 12, 2007
Lithuania: another (jazzy) combo and no blonde either. I guess the criticism of the last years has made some impressions?! She looks like clone of Pat Benetar - not as impressive, but still good. Too bad the song is so boring. No catchy phrase, no nothing. posted by homodigitalis at 12:44 PM on May 12, 2007
Great sign in the audience: "Where is Andorra?" posted by trip and a half at 12:45 PM on May 12, 2007
ah...greece, this is how I like my eurovision... posted by pj_rivera at 12:46 PM on May 12, 2007
Greece: Oh yeah, there we have the usual crappy disco style again - with some folksy sirtaki elements. What a cheap clone of Ricky Martin with half naked background sluts and a lot of hip shaking. It's a catchy tune - if you on vacation on some beach bar ... Macarena anyone? posted by homodigitalis at 12:48 PM on May 12, 2007
Can I just apologise in advance for the UK's entry here? posted by randomination at 12:50 PM on May 12, 2007
Georgia: Nice red dress. The four male background dancers are terrible: they have a small shield and two swords crossed on their backs. A tribute to Cosacks. Gee, now the song wobbles from folk-pop into techno - that's so 1995. And the stupid swordfight intermezzo is so 14th century. posted by homodigitalis at 12:51 PM on May 12, 2007
Sweden: very catchy - a cross between The Darkness and Abba. posted by simonw at 12:55 PM on May 12, 2007
This is like the tri-wizard cup. posted by ND¢ at 12:55 PM on May 12, 2007
Sweden: Glam Rock? Didn't Gildfrapp not just recently release a great album in that style? Sorry, but since Gary Glitter got busted in Vietnam for underage-sex that style is so dead. Overall a nice tune, but his undressing didn't improve the overall performance. Most of the Ladies so far had more impressive voice power and even better songs. posted by homodigitalis at 12:55 PM on May 12, 2007
Sweden: Catchy and silly. Nice. posted by severiina at 12:56 PM on May 12, 2007
@randomination: You country has so many great artists - where are they these days? posted by homodigitalis at 12:57 PM on May 12, 2007
Wow, The Ark just rub me the wrong way. I keep getting yelled at by my cousins for a) not knowing about them until this year, and b) for not liking them very much. I just don't get it. Bad glam rock... yuck.
I'm enjoying the in-between sketches the most so far. posted by gemmy at 12:57 PM on May 12, 2007
Sorry, but since Gary Glitter got busted in Vietnam for underage-sex that style is so dead.
No way man, any EV act that is halfway between The Darkness and Queen musically (albeit campier versions of both!) and has a song about the right of same-sex partners to adopt on their CD is alright in my book. Rooting for them so far, otherwise Greece. Let's see what France does now. posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 12:57 PM on May 12, 2007
My current faves are Georgia (nice altie-cossacks and retro-fabulous Bjork knockoff), Sweden's camp, and Finland's goths. posted by By The Grace of God at 12:58 PM on May 12, 2007
Voila. Time for some French classiness. posted by lodev at 12:58 PM on May 12, 2007
Dead cat on shoulder! That could be a dark horse pointwinner prop. posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 12:59 PM on May 12, 2007
Whoops. Scratch that. Frenchmen singing off-key in some sort of Frenglish is not ma tasse de thé posted by lodev at 1:00 PM on May 12, 2007
In re. France: Now that the hipsters have made it to Eurovision, hopefully this style will die. L'Amour here will probably win, because it's actually a radio-playable, decent pop song and is this year's Lordi-outre. posted by By The Grace of God at 1:00 PM on May 12, 2007
@randomination: You country has so many great artists - where are they these days?
Somebody asked the same question on breakfast news this morning. The problem is none of them want to enter Eurovision because they might not win. posted by randomination at 1:00 PM on May 12, 2007
France: WTF?! This is beyond pink disco gayness & overall french weirdness. Sarko has to do something about this. The song is a bit hysterical, hard to attach my ears to anything. No nice riffs or rhymes. Just screaming 'amour' is a bit boring ... no matter how pink the whole band is dressed. posted by homodigitalis at 1:01 PM on May 12, 2007
Yep. It's France all the way now. Morrissey on Prozac and a cat. What more could we wish for now? posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 1:01 PM on May 12, 2007
Note: BBC subtitles the songs in their original language on Ceefax 888. posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 1:05 PM on May 12, 2007
Latvia: Are all guys in Latvia dressed like this? Nice choral passages - some of these gentleman can sing. The Rose & Hat routine is a bit awkward. Can't wait to find that song on my girlfriends Rockballads #45 collection ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:05 PM on May 12, 2007
What I don't understand is why so many of the entries feature such rough performances. In the era of Pop Idol etc why aren't there more Kelly Clarkson level contestants for Eurovision? posted by By The Grace of God at 1:07 PM on May 12, 2007
Latvia might be on to something, cheezy as it may be.
At least it's different. Quite a few non-traditional type entries this year. I kinda like the German jazzy thing.
Russia will probably do well. Even if they don't, it doesn't really matter. That song will be a stable of the eurodisco scene this summer, me thinks. posted by gemmy at 1:07 PM on May 12, 2007
Russia: "Don't call me funny bunny". The song sucked, but they have the best lighting so far. posted by simonw at 1:08 PM on May 12, 2007
Russia: It's rock slut time. I am sure they score many points for fertility - but none for good singing or acceptable song in my books. This is sooo Tatu it's embarassing. Should reach the top five of tonight ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:08 PM on May 12, 2007
LOLgermans: "When you said you were an environmentalist I sewed 'no thank you' on my parka". posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 1:11 PM on May 12, 2007
German lounge music for the win.
Frank Sinatra with a fuckton more hard consanants. posted by Lord_Pall at 1:11 PM on May 12, 2007
Hey, I actually like the French song. That means probably it'll end up somewhere around the 7th place. Also, France has done nothing but break my heart in the last 12 months. posted by Kattullus at 1:11 PM on May 12, 2007
I don't get the interstitial bits at all. What are they?
They are meant to kind of illustrate and highlilght the host country, Finland. Hence the ice swimming, sauna bathing, etc. posted by gemmy at 1:12 PM on May 12, 2007
LordPall: They are little bits about life in Finland, which is hosting the competition this year.
I like watching the background performers on many of these acts. The German guy has a great band. posted by By The Grace of God at 1:12 PM on May 12, 2007
Oh god guys look out for Ukraine later on:
Hello everybody!
My name is Verka Serdyuchka
Me English don't understand!
Let's speak DANCE!
Seven, seven, ai lyu lyu
Seven, seven, one, two
Seven, seven, ai lyu lyu
One, two, three!
Germany had the swing, and the confused feminism. Nice. posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 1:12 PM on May 12, 2007
Germany: After last years country number we get a jazzy tune. It has a bit melody, but leaves me unimpressed. His performance is flawless, but not impressive. It doesn't stand a chance again russian disco chic and chicks. posted by homodigitalis at 1:12 PM on May 12, 2007
Prayer...
It burns my sore lips like a fire
Prayer...
Thy name is something I admire posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 1:16 PM on May 12, 2007
Serbia: The serbian Yoko Ono? But she has a great voice and performs great. Like the intensity, but could do without the background fertility ensemble and theatrics. But great voices won't win an EuroVision contest these days. Anyone remember the great singer from Malta? She sang like an angel and was trumped by some dancing hooker ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:16 PM on May 12, 2007 [1 favorite]
Ukraine is fabulous. posted by simonw at 1:18 PM on May 12, 2007
That Serbian number sure was imipressive. This Ukraine one is giving me a headache. posted by trip and a half at 1:19 PM on May 12, 2007 [1 favorite]
Ukraine FTW. Dancen! posted by pj_rivera at 1:19 PM on May 12, 2007
Ukraine is awesome given material form. posted by Lord_Pall at 1:20 PM on May 12, 2007
Tomorrow some poor American will stumble upon this thread and have no idea what we were on about, or on, for that matter. posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 1:20 PM on May 12, 2007
"OK, Happy End" posted by simonw at 1:20 PM on May 12, 2007
Ukraine: ...what was that? Heh. posted by severiina at 1:20 PM on May 12, 2007
Is this what the end or the world as we know it looks like? posted by gemmy at 1:20 PM on May 12, 2007
Ukraine: Yeah, that's more like weird german techno pop from 1994?! This is so UFO & SHADO ... with transvestites and bad music ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:21 PM on May 12, 2007
Is it just me, or are we being booed? posted by randomination at 1:22 PM on May 12, 2007
@goodnewsfortheinsane: Tomorrow some poor American will stumble upon this thread and have no idea what we were on about, or on, for that matter.
Harhar, finally we have a bit of EuroFilter ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:22 PM on May 12, 2007
I'm somewhat ashamed of the UK song.
Ukraine has an excuse. The UK should know better. posted by Lord_Pall at 1:22 PM on May 12, 2007
UK:
Ba-ba-da, Ba-ba-da, Ba-da-da-ba, ba-da
Some salted nuts sir ?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ba-ba-da, Ba-ba-da, Ba-da-da-ba, ba-da posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 1:23 PM on May 12, 2007
UK: WTF? A commercial for British Airways? The song is also so stuck around 1995: heavy drummrolls, techno thumbing beats, voiceovers and cheap lyrics. Great for clubs in Spain with many drunken brits on da binge ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:24 PM on May 12, 2007
This is scarier than Doctor Who. posted by randomination at 1:24 PM on May 12, 2007
OMG the UK has sucked us into some time vortex and it's 1997 again. Someone prevent 9/11! posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 1:24 PM on May 12, 2007 [3 favorites]
Bah, Scooch ditched the union jack. posted by simonw at 1:25 PM on May 12, 2007
Wow. Lots of booing in the crowd. Do watch Daffyd from Little Britain though, especially the second half when the other characters join him on stage. (1:57 in the Youtube vid) posted by lodev at 1:26 PM on May 12, 2007
Isn't Kurostami Romanian?
WhaTheFuckIs this? posted by From Bklyn at 1:26 PM on May 12, 2007
Romania: "I love you" means the same in six languages, apparently. posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 1:26 PM on May 12, 2007
Romania is good. The chubby singer in the XL red silk shirt works for me. posted by Lord_Pall at 1:27 PM on May 12, 2007
Romania: Folksy. Charming. Catchy. Hope it stays that way. Hey, it even get's international. I am surprised. Now it's sliding into a cheap drinking song. Humpa, humpa, humpa. Good start, but too much concept instead of good music ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:28 PM on May 12, 2007
Well, it does have the Balkan Beats-esque hipness edge.
Oh wait, it became technopolka just now. I take it back. posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 1:28 PM on May 12, 2007
Yeah, woefully, I thought the same thing about the red-shirted dude.
One more Finnland commercial with ice and I need a sweater here ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:30 PM on May 12, 2007
The UK one was dreadful: cynical camp-by-numbers. Ukraine was amazing, on the other hand. I know who I'm voting for! posted by terpsichoria at 1:30 PM on May 12, 2007
"See this young lass there, eeeeee!" posted by randomination at 1:30 PM on May 12, 2007
Bulgaria: Bulgaria meets Taiko! Drumming contest ...?! But once again we slide back to 1990's ... stupid techno baseline and repetitive screaming. How '2 Unlimited' can you get? I am sure I would like that song on 'E'. Now some parts stolen from Georg Kranz? posted by homodigitalis at 1:33 PM on May 12, 2007
Notice that Turkey and Greece have the same shitty Ricky Martin knockoff style. posted by By The Grace of God at 1:34 PM on May 12, 2007
Turkey: I got lots of candy to make you mine. Dreadful. posted by simonw at 1:35 PM on May 12, 2007
Did he forget his costume and have to borrow one from the parking dude? posted by Lord_Pall at 1:35 PM on May 12, 2007
Turkey: Oh boy, I have never seen so many blonde turkish woman in my life. The singer is terrible - looks a bit like a waiter in a brothel. Cheap technopop of the worst kind. I think the EU should refuse Turkey's membership on grounds of bad music ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:36 PM on May 12, 2007
That guy is rocking the recorder... posted by From Bklyn at 1:38 PM on May 12, 2007
Anytime you need,
Any place you say,
Anything indeed,
Anyhow, any way...
Sounds like a AAA commercial posted by Lord_Pall at 1:39 PM on May 12, 2007
That guy is rocking the recorder...
I love the recorder guy! He looks so serious. posted by ArmyOfKittens at 1:39 PM on May 12, 2007
Armenia: Who put that cheap tree with toilet paper on stage? A melancholic start. His voice is oke, but not impressive. One of the background vocals looks like Madonna in one of her videos. Overall this won't do against russian fertility ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:40 PM on May 12, 2007
That T.P.'d tree is, like, moving. posted by From Bklyn at 1:40 PM on May 12, 2007
Moldova: Slav-Pop at it's best. Cloning Cher - adding some drama, dancing and cheap riffs ... and leatherpants. posted by homodigitalis at 1:43 PM on May 12, 2007
And at that moment, across Europe, two million dogs came running. posted by randomination at 1:43 PM on May 12, 2007
I'm digging her pants.
I can't help notice that the violinist is just waving the instrument around, but the violin music continues. posted by Lord_Pall at 1:44 PM on May 12, 2007
And now the voting begins ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:45 PM on May 12, 2007
I'm willing to be bought if anyone in the US wants to vote. Obviously, i can't vote for the UK, but then again, why would you? posted by randomination at 1:46 PM on May 12, 2007
My vote goes to Serbia: I liked her voice and performance. None of the songs where really catchy tunes (anyone remember Waterloo?). posted by homodigitalis at 1:47 PM on May 12, 2007
Vote for France, randomination! It's been years since there's been a Eurovision song I actually like. posted by Kattullus at 1:47 PM on May 12, 2007
I don't have to actually call do I? I just found the phone in my hand all of a sudden... posted by From Bklyn at 1:48 PM on May 12, 2007
I'm going back and listening to the ones I missed.
Irelands makes me want to buy soap. posted by Lord_Pall at 1:49 PM on May 12, 2007
/me Icelander living in US. Can't decide which election I should follow more closely, Eurovision, or the national elections happening in Iceland as we type.
Well... I'm distracting myself with Eurovision until the first results come in around 6 o'clock Eastern Standard Time. I wonder if Eurovision will depress turnout... posted by Kattullus at 1:51 PM on May 12, 2007
Vote for France, randomination! It's been years since there's been a Eurovision song I actually like.
Done, although I'm voting for Bulgaria a second time to make up for it. posted by randomination at 1:52 PM on May 12, 2007
Wow, on review the German entry really sounds like Jamie Cullum singing in German, which is a bit of a scary image. posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 1:53 PM on May 12, 2007
Done, although I'm voting [...] a second time [...].
If the Ukraine wins (remember the techno transvestite) I'll personally petition Putin to reinvade that country ... posted by homodigitalis at 1:54 PM on May 12, 2007
Bulgaria's got my vote (though I don't get one). posted by trip and a half at 1:54 PM on May 12, 2007
What do they get if they win?
Are there riots and parades in the winning countries? posted by Lord_Pall at 1:55 PM on May 12, 2007
Terry's been a bit subdued compared to most years. posted by simonw at 1:56 PM on May 12, 2007
Oh cock, I texted 61116 instead of 61166 and now I'm getting £1 SMS's from some chatline. Fucksocks. That'll teach me to vote in Eurovision. posted by randomination at 1:56 PM on May 12, 2007 [4 favorites]
Lord_Pall: depends on the country. Finland went a bit nuts last year. posted by simonw at 1:56 PM on May 12, 2007
I phoned - I honestly half-expected the recorded voice to go 'you idiot' after 'you have voted for Ukraine'. posted by terpsichoria at 1:58 PM on May 12, 2007
Im rooting for Bulgaria and Ukraine, but I'm afraid Russia & Turkey will get a lot of votes. (in about 5 minutes all the 'Europe, I love you'-sentiments will revert to good ole political voting and bloc-forming) posted by pj_rivera at 2:01 PM on May 12, 2007
Santa makes sense, I guess, Lapland and all. But still creepy.
I'm with homodigitalis - Serbia is by far the best talent in this field, although I liked Germany too. Catchiest tunes goes to Greece, Russia, and France. They will sell well anyway, even if they don't do well today.
Worst, by far, was the UK. Terrible.
The winner will be Ukraine, with Russia second. Or possibly switched. But I've lost bets on this in the past, so maybe not! ;) posted by gemmy at 2:01 PM on May 12, 2007
Turkey wins my neighborhood will assplode. In Turkish. posted by From Bklyn at 2:02 PM on May 12, 2007
Actually I could do without asking each country for their vote and all those 'oh so funny conversations' - that's the most boring part of the show. posted by homodigitalis at 2:03 PM on May 12, 2007
Terry Wogan continues to be great:
(At the end of the voting) "You're not gonna countdown, are you? Don't do that. For heavens' sake..." posted by lodev at 2:03 PM on May 12, 2007
I think that the fatal picards (france) is the first group to sing in english intending to demonstrate to what extent this is a ridiculous habit in a european song contest. Their lyrics are purposely meaningless. Anyway, they do have some albums out, with many funny songs. They criticize amélie from montmartre, and struggle against many clichés. They describe their music as "punk for dumb people". To me, tonight's song is not their greatest song, but it's a nice group, with many meaningful songs. posted by nicolin at 2:03 PM on May 12, 2007
Terry's been a bit subdued compared to most years.
You're right. He almost sounds like David Attenbrough. posted by randomination at 2:03 PM on May 12, 2007
@Bklyn: Assplode? Are you in a turkish bath? posted by homodigitalis at 2:04 PM on May 12, 2007
What is this? Ballerina's dansing around some dud stuck in a giant, inflated condom?
I'm missing something in my translation.
Oh great, just turned inro - mascara wearing dude on a cello... posted by From Bklyn at 2:04 PM on May 12, 2007
I'm confused. I switched away to watch other videos and now there are clowns? posted by Lord_Pall at 2:06 PM on May 12, 2007
@homodigitalis: Berlin posted by From Bklyn at 2:06 PM on May 12, 2007
@gemmy: Worst, by far, was the UK. Terrible.
It seems we at least can agree on the looser of the evening? I am still surprised they made it into the finals anyway. Was that a goodbye present for Tony? posted by homodigitalis at 2:06 PM on May 12, 2007
Yeah, what you expect from the Land of the Trolls and Bloody Sagas? After so much pop sweetness I am oke with some surreal rock dadism from the north ... posted by homodigitalis at 2:09 PM on May 12, 2007
On a less snarky note, this is killer good television.
The song pacing and presentation is just top-notch.
Figure 3 minutes per song, maybe 45-60 seconds between the sets, some random stuff with the hosts.
But overall, it's just cracklingly well paced. You can't flip away or you miss something utterly surreal. posted by Lord_Pall at 2:10 PM on May 12, 2007
Now that's just creepy!
My exact thought. I guess this is Finland's answer to Cirque de Soleil? Or practice for an Olympic opening ceremony at some point? posted by gemmy at 2:11 PM on May 12, 2007
On a less snarky note, this is killer good television.
beats German-dubbed Mickey Rourke. posted by From Bklyn at 2:12 PM on May 12, 2007
Do you remember the days when juries from the different countries would vote? Maaaan did that throw up some curveballs. Oh, and bloody sagas are bloody Icelandic. You're thinking Kalevala. posted by Kattullus at 2:12 PM on May 12, 2007
Well...that was Finnish! posted by jasper411 at 2:12 PM on May 12, 2007
If I'm watching the streaming feed, what country is that from? I know terry wogan does commentating in the Uk, but I don't have a tv.. posted by Lord_Pall at 2:13 PM on May 12, 2007
The magical fairy nutcase is back! <3! posted by terpsichoria at 2:13 PM on May 12, 2007
hey, they are carrying further the whole european philosophy legacy now ! posted by nicolin at 2:14 PM on May 12, 2007
"Tomorrow some poor American will stumble upon this thread"
Never mind tomorrow, I just stumbled on this in time for the Germans and couldn't stop watching. Holy Crap.
What the Hell is wrong with the British? posted by Mcable at 2:15 PM on May 12, 2007
Do you remember the days when juries from the different countries would vote?
Yeah, but back in the days it was more of a Chanson competition. Total different approach and songs. posted by homodigitalis at 2:15 PM on May 12, 2007
Wogan: "This is were you get a chance to shout at your television." Brilliant. posted by lodev at 2:16 PM on May 12, 2007
I am still surprised they made it into the finals anyway. Was that a goodbye present for Tony?
UK, France, Germany and Spain always get to the finals (the Big Four, at least moneywise) in addition to last years top 10 and the top ten from the semifinals.
Yeah, what you expect from the Land of the Trolls and Bloody Sagas?
No sagas in Finland. Plenty of gore in the Kalevala though. posted by severiina at 2:16 PM on May 12, 2007
An approach best described as: Detergent commercials. posted by Kattullus at 2:17 PM on May 12, 2007
Sagas: Sure they are mostly recorded in Icelands literature. But they mostly tell of nordic, viking and germanic tales ... so they are spread all over the nordic sphere ... posted by homodigitalis at 2:18 PM on May 12, 2007
I just spotted Scooch once again flying the flag upside down
I hope the Russian chicks win. posted by cillit bang at 2:19 PM on May 12, 2007
Andorrans must be some funky folk posted by From Bklyn at 2:20 PM on May 12, 2007
France rocks, Ukraine close to it. Russia would get voted by its neighbours even if they would play 3 minutes of silence. posted by Masi at 2:20 PM on May 12, 2007
Any point for Ukraine makes me freak out - but I guess the freaks won last year ... so maybe this year again ... posted by homodigitalis at 2:21 PM on May 12, 2007
I guess UK is going to repeat it's result from 2003.
(New great quote from Wogan, on Andorra not giving Spain any votes: That's the end of Andorra then. They'll close the border...) posted by lodev at 2:22 PM on May 12, 2007
France: 12 points for Turkey. snort. posted by From Bklyn at 2:22 PM on May 12, 2007
How can Turkey be getting all these votes? posted by trip and a half at 2:22 PM on May 12, 2007
What happened to Israel? Did they not qualify? posted by randomination at 2:23 PM on May 12, 2007
Latvia, Ireland, and UK tied for last with 0 for now! posted by jasper411 at 2:24 PM on May 12, 2007
well, it's better to have russia as n°1 at the eurovision than to spend next winter in a lasting energy shortage. posted by nicolin at 2:24 PM on May 12, 2007
Anyone found a good online scoreboard that's updated live? Our TV's too small to make out the points. posted by simonw at 2:25 PM on May 12, 2007
I'm happy how well Serbia is doing so far. But Turkey?! Why?
My cousin just called from her Eurovision party in Umeå, Sweden. They are sweating bullets given how badly the Swedes are doing so far... posted by gemmy at 2:25 PM on May 12, 2007
What happened to Israel? Did they not qualify?
Didn't make it into the finals. posted by homodigitalis at 2:25 PM on May 12, 2007
"How can Turkey be getting all these votes?"
Lots of turkish immigrants in western europe voting. posted by pj_rivera at 2:26 PM on May 12, 2007
Sagas: Sure they are mostly recorded in Icelands literature. But they mostly tell of nordic, viking and germanic tales ... so they are spread all over the nordic sphere ...
Hey now, don't go stomping all over my heritage :)
Just about the only thing that everybody agrees on when it comes to the sagas is that they were written in Iceland in the high middle ages. posted by Kattullus at 2:30 PM on May 12, 2007
Belgium also gives 12 points to Turkey ... this as usual stinks. Certainly not the 'native' vote ... posted by homodigitalis at 2:32 PM on May 12, 2007
Just Latvia & UK to get points now. posted by randomination at 2:32 PM on May 12, 2007
Cypress gives 12 points to Greece ... same old story ... yawn ... posted by homodigitalis at 2:35 PM on May 12, 2007
How political is the voting? Cyprus gave Turkey the big finger. All Russia's neighbors vote it best... posted by From Bklyn at 2:36 PM on May 12, 2007
Sometimes very political. Old grudges hardly die ... posted by homodigitalis at 2:37 PM on May 12, 2007
Belgium also gives 12 points to Turkey ... this as usual stinks. Certainly not the 'native' vote ...
Hey, so what if people of Turkish decent vote for the Turkish song? Historically the Scandinavian countries have voted overwhelmingly for each other. Same goes for the Benelux countries and Eastern Europeans and Cyprus and Greece and so on. It's the way this game works. posted by Kattullus at 2:38 PM on May 12, 2007
Who's this goofy chick in pink? posted by From Bklyn at 2:38 PM on May 12, 2007
No idea, but based on tonight she should co-host everything. posted by terpsichoria at 2:41 PM on May 12, 2007
@Kattullus: Hey, so what if people of Turkish decent vote for the Turkish song?
So who got the most immigrants in other countries wins? Nah, that stinks.
Germany gives 12 points to Turkey - no surprise with so many Turks living there. posted by homodigitalis at 2:42 PM on May 12, 2007
Norway gives 12 points to Sweden. Yuck! posted by homodigitalis at 2:43 PM on May 12, 2007
I'm surprised, but happy, that Serbia is doing so well. Cheers for actual talent!
Who's this goofy chick in pink?
Supposedly a "fan" who got to participate in the broadcast because it was "her dream". Although I doubt it, because I think that she was in one of the in-between sketches. I don't know who she is though. posted by gemmy at 2:44 PM on May 12, 2007
Verka! Verka! : > posted by amberglow at 2:46 PM on May 12, 2007
Eight points to...Sherbia! posted by mdonley at 2:46 PM on May 12, 2007
Bah, I'm disappointed in Ireland for giving the UK points. posted by terpsichoria at 2:47 PM on May 12, 2007
7 fucking points. In your face Lithuania. posted by cillit bang at 2:47 PM on May 12, 2007
Irish give 12 points to Lithuania?! Weird! posted by homodigitalis at 2:48 PM on May 12, 2007
We still own Malta. posted by simonw at 2:48 PM on May 12, 2007
Ireland, I understand. Malta? posted by From Bklyn at 2:48 PM on May 12, 2007
Jesus! Ireland just gave the UK 12 points!! posted by essexjan at 2:48 PM on May 12, 2007
She's the Finnish comedienne Krisse Salminen. She has her own tv show and is fairly popular in Finland. She usually presents herself as this goofy/clueless blonde. posted by severiina at 2:54 PM on May 12, 2007
Dammit, had I actually looked for more than a split second I would have seen it's just a damn site poll. posted by Kattullus at 2:54 PM on May 12, 2007
Bah, I was hoping the UK would get 0 so we'd have to make an actual effort next year.
Pfft, making an effort?! We'd be breaking sixty years of tradition. posted by Aloysius Bear at 2:56 PM on May 12, 2007
no. it's totally awry.
Serbia, Ukraine, pleasedon'tinvadeusRussia, are the top three, then Turkey,then Bulgria posted by From Bklyn at 2:56 PM on May 12, 2007
That Iceland commentator looked hot, but the votes were to easy to predict. 12 point for Finland .... cooooomoooon ... posted by homodigitalis at 2:57 PM on May 12, 2007
Yea, they just announced Serbia. Very nice to see actual talent triumph over crazy stage show. posted by gemmy at 3:04 PM on May 12, 2007
Ireland least ... UK also at the end ... posted by homodigitalis at 3:05 PM on May 12, 2007
The Ukraine was robbed. I'm just sayin'. posted by princesspathos at 3:06 PM on May 12, 2007
Wonderful that they managed to beat out all the political/regional loyalty votes with actual talent. posted by trip and a half at 3:06 PM on May 12, 2007
(she looks like Rosie O'Donnell and Sonya from Eastenders' lovechild) posted by amberglow at 3:06 PM on May 12, 2007
Must be a long walk from the green room to the stage... posted by mdonley at 3:07 PM on May 12, 2007
Yay! Santa is back! posted by essexjan at 3:08 PM on May 12, 2007
Thank you, amberglow, for mentioning the Rosie resemblance that I was more than a little afraid to... posted by wendell at 3:08 PM on May 12, 2007
She's great, the Serbian lead singer. posted by From Bklyn at 3:09 PM on May 12, 2007
Santa is kissing the singer of the winning band, I think she's gay, Santa is trying to slip her the tongue and I feel sick. posted by essexjan at 3:09 PM on May 12, 2007 [1 favorite]
Thanks to everybody here for that nice round of live blogging!
I'm kind of sad there isn't another one for a year now... posted by terpsichoria at 3:12 PM on May 12, 2007
Maybe a *little*chatfilter, but it was great watching with Metafilter! posted by jasper411 at 3:12 PM on May 12, 2007
How come the UK entry always sucks? posted by amberglow at 3:13 PM on May 12, 2007
What the heck was that Serbian song about? posted by k8t at 3:13 PM on May 12, 2007
Thanks to everybody here for that nice round of live blogging!
Umpteenthed! Isn't this something MetaFilter is not supposed to do well? Must be those damn Americans who screw it up... posted by wendell at 3:14 PM on May 12, 2007
*waits impatiently for a torrent to be posted somewhere* : > posted by amberglow at 3:14 PM on May 12, 2007
Thank you, amberglow, for mentioning the Rosie resemblance that I was more than a little afraid to...
anytime hon -- i'm pissed Verka didn't win tho, but at least it stayed with my team, i'm assuming. posted by amberglow at 3:16 PM on May 12, 2007
hee, the google ad for this thread is about a toilet. posted by thirteenkiller at 3:16 PM on May 12, 2007
Well, not a half bad winner this year. Incidentally, the only time a song I supported won was when the Yugoslavian band Riva won in 1989 with Rock Me. It seems that my musical tastes and those of the European public as a whole parted ways when I was 8 years old. posted by K
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