! Eurovision 2013 !

[Jingthing]

I'm so excited!

UK -- fuggedaboutit!

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/eurovision-song-contest-2013-full-1885258

The Mirror picks Spain:

A sampler of the competition:

Edited May 13, 2013 by Jingthing

[OldChinaHam]

"UK -- fuggedaboutit!"?

Why?

Anything Irish, and I am usually for it.

I always have been, and probably always will be, from music

to that McCourt writer, Frank I think his name is. O'Hara was great with John Wayne I thought, because she is pretty great (my humble opinion)

The Chieftains I have listened to for many hours after meeting a customer from Oriflame who brought me some Bushmills too.

The guy from Oriflame was from Ireland, who knows where the head office is now though.

Keep up with your Irish, but mind your brogue in the Pub.

Edited May 14, 2013 by OldChinaHam

[Jingthing]

Well, Semifinals One is done.

One of the BBC 3 hosts is American.

It's a pity more Americans don't know the glorious joys of Eurovision.

So 10 out of 16 countries made it to the finals in this first round.

I won't mention all those who made it, but these stood out to me:

Russia, Belgium, Ireland, the NETHERLANDS!!!!!

Denmark is the consensus favorite. I understand why and they are a good bet, but I hope not.

This was the biggest news. The NETHERLANDS made it to the finals. Finally! But I doubt they will win the thing.

Belgium. It's those EYES.

Russia has a shot. They were full on theme:

Edited May 15, 2013 by Jingthing

[OldChinaHam]

"But I doubt they will win the thing."

Maybe not,

Unless they have already won the Thing.

[Jingthing]

"But I doubt they will win the thing."

Maybe not,

Unless they have already won the Thing.

Oh, behave!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest_2013

Semi-final 1 date 14 May 2013 Semi-final 2 date 16 May 2013 Final date 18 May 2013

By the way, if you'd like to share how you are watching EUROVISION 2013 in Thailand, that might help some people out. Thinking out of thebox here.

Edited May 15, 2013 by Jingthing

[OldChinaHam]

Thank you for the Wikipedia link.

You know, Wikipedia is all I read.

One serious question if I may?

How many computer displays do you have connected to your computer?

Do you have like 3 separate screens with three different graphic cards like they provide at Morgan Stanley for their hired manipulators?

Seems to me as if you are able to trade and comment on 5 separate topics at once.

But where the percentage is for you, I am still guessing.

Anything Irish I will be pulling for.

[OldChinaHam]

"By the way, if you'd like to share how you are watching EUROVISION 2013 in Thailand, that might help some people out. Thinking out of thebox here."

It is fair to say that to watch Eurovision

I will not be using Chunnelvision.

[Jingthing]

A strong Irish entry this year, moving on from the ever so lovable Jedward:

I hope the UK makes the finals at least. We'll see.

Here is Russia. Peace message. Quaint!

Edited May 15, 2013 by Jingthing

[Jingthing]

The one to beat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5KWM6HRkZAg

[smokie36]

Big up for the UK vote!

[smokie36]

Wayominee!

[David48]

Does Scotland have an entry?

Or does it hid under English skirts?

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[David48]

Actually JT ... I'm glad you are doing it again this year.

They are playing the songs on the local radio and thought that I hadn't seen it this time around in the Pub ... well done ...

Miss Ukraine gets my vote ... it's a beauty contest isn't it?

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[ChinChanGamble]

Been Irish I generally dont like the Irish entries of late, we had a puppet called Dustin the Turkey for God sake!

This year's isn't as bad as some of the others I heard in the semis, I have no idea how the Netherlands is a favorite, I thought it was awful. And Lithuania getting through was a joke in my opinion. Looking forward too tomorrow!

Just incase you dont believe me we had a turkey on stage: http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=/

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Edited May 15, 2013 by ChinChanGamble

[Jingthing]

I don't think the Netherlands is actually a favorite to win. It's a very different kind of song. It's just great news for them to get into the finals is all. Denmark is a favorite to win. I do like the Spanish song better. We'll see on the second night of course, so don't have a top favorite as yet. I think there are two levels for Eurovision, personal favorites and predictions for who is actually going to win, given the political games with the voting.

[ChinChanGamble]

Too another two hours of cheese :-) lol

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[ChinChanGamble]

I don't think the Netherlands is actually a favorite to win. It's a very different kind of song. It's just great news for them to get into the finals is all. Denmark is a favorite to win. I do like the Spanish song better. We'll see on the second night of course, so don't have a top favorite as yet. I think there are two levels for Eurovision, personal favorites and predictions for who is actually going to win, given the political games with the voting. 

The Netherlands were third favourites earlier in the week when I was having a look, everyone seemed to know they would get through this year which had me suspicious!!

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[Jingthing]

Actually JT ... I'm glad you are doing it again this year.

They are playing the songs on the local radio and thought that I hadn't seen it this time around in the Pub ... well done ...

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Miss Ukraine gets my vote ... it's a beauty contest isn't it?

.

Possibly.

But I doubt it.

[OldChinaHam]

There is no accounting for tastes in music.

I tend to be very tolerant of those with ears of tin

Maybe it is just a matter of training the ear

The lack of training the ear.

But you know what they say about those who grow up speaking a native tonal language,

They are more likely to have perfect pitch.

According to one study done in, of course,

China

[Jingthing]

That's comforting.

That Dutch "Birdy" song is stuck in my head. It is very sticky. I think there is a secret mind bomb embedded in the melody. It may be the dark horse!

There is no accounting for tastes in music.

...

[uptheos]

Sandie Shaw for me.

[Morakot]

Sandie Shaw for me.

Sorry to disappoint you but she just retired from music.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/9984281/Sandie-Shaw-has-retired-from-music.html

Edited May 17, 2013 by Morakot

[MrWorldwide]

Eurovision really needs some Viking Metal, IMO. Preferably a battleaxe thru the frontal lobe of the producers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking_Metal

Gotta go and play with Odin's Hammer - toodles.

[Jingthing]

Semifinals Show 2 is in the can or in thebox at it were! No spoilers please ... until I watch it.

I hope it helps me get that infernal BIRD song out of my head. It's haunting me. Do yourself a favor and don't watch the Birds song. It may infect you.

Edited May 17, 2013 by Jingthing

[smokie36]

Does Scotland have an entry?

Or does it hid under English skirts?

.

Wayominee!

Don't you give a XXXX for the French?

[Patsycat]

Switzerland's "Salvation Army Band" (eldest member 94) did not make it, I Wonder why?

[OldChinaHam]

This is the only reason I am not watching Eurovision,

I am still stuck on this

For the better

I know.

Watch at your own risk

This is the tune that cannot be easily forgotten

No accounting for good taste:

2013 自由發揮『GYM』官方mv, Cross too Over 鄭多燕 정다연

Edited May 17, 2013 by OldChinaHam

[Jingthing]

OK, it's spoiler time.

There weren't any real shocks with those who didn't make it in Round 2.

Of the winners, stronger songs for me were:

Azerbaijan

Greece

Norway is a contender. Not my style.

Finland's featured a girl on girl kiss to balance out the retro un-feminist song

My favorite of the night by far was Greece:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5hRd06Cotc8

Serious question. Greece really CAN'T win, can they? How can Greece possibly afford hosting a Eurovision?

Edited May 17, 2013 by Jingthing

[Jingthing]

Introduction to Eurovision for Americans (and others new to it):

This Overthinking channel has reviewed all the countries. Some of them are funny.

Such as this one on the Bird song. He got the prediction wrong though.

Edited May 17, 2013 by Jingthing

[Jingthing]

As far as press reported favorites to win, of course Denmark. There is also Glorious from Germany with their song which sounds a lot like last year's winner Euphoria, and this one which I hadn't noticed before Georgia:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ccfp1l94Fbc