Eurovision Bets Semi Final
Posted : admin On 4/4/2022The day has finally dawned and Eurovision 2013 is upon us. Todaythe speculation and hypothetical what ifs end. It's time for business to begin,the results are now indeed very real. So whats to look forward to? Who are myfavourites and who's going to qualify? Let's take it from the top.
According to voting results, 10 artists from. The Eurovision Song Contest is organized by the European Broadcasting Union, the world's foremost alliance of public service media, representing 116 member organizations in 56 countries and an.
Austria
Austria opens this years contest with what is a reasonable songthat could do with a somewhat better performance. The song has a good studioversion that just cannot be picked up live. This probably is not a qualifier givenNatalia's performances but still it should be a respectable opener to the show
Qualifier? No
Estonia
There are many fans out there for whom this Estonian entry is theone that bet Winne-Pooh. For me this is a dull not outstanding song that hasits merits but it is completely lost in the overall scale of the contest,despite a fair draw this probably will end up a near qualifier. This though isvery well performed.
Qualifier? No
Slovenia
Though this song is the first truly up-tempo number thatthe audience will hear there have been many concerns raised about the vocalabilities behind this song and given that these came through in the juryperformance this song now seems dead in the water. However I would stillmaintain that Hanna has a really great song and I enjoy listening tothe studio version of this.
Qualifier? No
Croatia
Underrated by fans and bookies alike going into this semi-finalCroatia looks not just sure of itself but probably the best Balkan song in thisyears contest. Personally I think this is a great entry and even some of thecritics of this song will sure agree that the harmonies are just wonderful.However before rehearsals started I had concerns that this song may struggle inthe final as it just does not appear to go anywhere in the song. Though thisKlapa entry will surely impress juries, in fact I think it may win the juryvote tonight.
Qualifier? Yes
Denmark
In my humble opinion this is the best song in this years contest.Everything about it just appeals to me. As a Eurovision fan this song leaves mein the unusual place where I think that though this is my favourite it may notbe the best choice for the contest in the long run. Having said that this willsail into the final tonight.
Qualifier? Yes
Russia
Another song that has it's place booked in the final, but for allthe wrong reasons. I see this entry as one which is manufactured andunoriginal. It will do well this year and could possibly win this semi-final,it still is a nice song but I just wish it was stronger.
Qualifier? Yes
Netherlands
This is another song that I really hope qualifies just to prove tothe Dutch that they can do well at the contest. This song as its faults butoverall it makes a nice package that should impress on the night.
Qualifier? Yes
Montenegro
No, just no. I really don't like this song and could think of manyothers that would have been better choices than a Dubstep entry. I don't getthis but given what some influencial people think I'm inclined to seeit as a qualifier.
Qualifier? No
Lithuania
I like this song to an extent but this is just not one that willappeal to the mass audience and will probably not qualify.
Qualifier? No
Belarus
It really is a shame that Belarus changed their song and I do notagree with the opinions that if this song was from Turkey we would all besaying that it was a sure qualifier. Given the reports I have heard from Malmoover the last few days I think this would be an unlikely qualifier, but giventhat we will only be losing six songs this is possible.
Qualifier? Yes
Moldova
This is an Eastern European song sung in Romania that will appealto many people. I see this as a likely qualifier though I think it is a dullsong.
Qualifier? Yes
Ireland
At this point those of you who have followed the blog with meshould know that I am not over keen on this Irish entry, in particular I do notthink much of the performance. Having said that I am always very pleased tohear the rather positive feedback and given the late draw and the lack ofanything really challenging after it, Ireland should have a positive outlook.
Qualifier? Yes
Cyprus
No it's not going to qualify, there is much more entertainingsongs in this semi-final and more importantly there are better songs that willsoak up the jury votes. Not a qualifier in my book though I have enjoyed thesong on occasion.
Qualifier? Yes
Belgium
Some people argue this is looking more and more sure of aqualification, I’m starting to agree with them, though this is only due to therunning order position of the song. If this was any earlier in the draw I wouldhave written this off. It’s by no means my favourite song this year but I don’thate it in spite of only hearing it for the first time on the national final.
Qualifier? No
Serbia
I love the Serbian entry this year either as a studio version oras a live performance. This is a sure qualifier given the number of neighboursthey have in this semi-final and the song is quite a nice one. How they do onthe final night will largely depend on the running position it gets.
Qualifier? Yes
So my 12 points are as follows:
12 - Denmark
8 - Netherlands
6 - Croatia
4 - Moldova
2 - Austria
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Croatia
Netherlands
Ukraine
Moldova
Belarus
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But of course I will be wrong but I do hope you enjoy the show.