Eurovision Liveblogging \o/

[jadesfire]

major_jim and I will be suffering through this so you don't have to. Please join us! *g* I'll put everything under a cut and update as much as I can. Oh, and if the update is witty, major_jim probably said it.



Graham Norton's off to a good start, insulting the host city.

I'm never going to complain about Cirque. *holds breath* Awesome!

Wardrobe malfunction! I'm also liking Graham Norton's timing with his commentary. How does her have the breath to sing after all that??? Yeah, I'd need a lie down too, although what's with the sex-kitten poses? Just when I thought it couldn't get camper... J is impressed with his slo-mo hair, although slightly disappointed that he managed to get his wire tied on properly.

Wow, what's the female presenter wearing? She reminds me of the barbie toilet roll covers you used to see everywhere.

01. Lithuana "Love" Ooh, dig the hat. And kudos for piano playing. They're putting the 13% of the world's LCD screens to good use, I see.

02. Israel. "There must be another way." Beautiful voices and I love the dresses. Not a bad song, either. well sung, but they seem to be singing to each other rather than the audience, which I think will lose them points.

03. France. "Et s'il fallait le faire." First and most importantly, who nicked her other sleeve? It's not doing her any favours, that dress O.O Well, she's certainly going down well, and the song was pretty good.

04. Sweden. "la voix" GN just described this as 'pop opera' and apparently the dress cost 37000 euros. HOW? And okay, I now get the opera part. Her opera voice is stunning. Her pop one... Hmmm,

05. Croatia "ljepa Tena" I suspect those are supposed to be 'come hither' eyes. Most he looks like he needs to see an optician. And long hair, head mikes and wind machines don't really mix. Ooh, sparkly! I do like it when people sing in their own languages, especially after my recent trips round European languages for work.

06. Portugal "Todas as ruas do amor" GN is smitten with this one. I kind of understand why - it's very chirpy and makes me wish I spoke Portuguese. Love the flowers on the stage. It's a catchy tune, and one I might end up humming if I'm not careful...

07. Iceland. "Is it true." Shees director, that was a close close-up. She's got good skin though o.O GN described the dress as 1980s Bridesmaid, and yeah, I'm not going to argue. Like the song though. UNEXPECTED DOLPHIN! And Moscow's getting their money's worth out of that wind machine tonight.

08. Greece "This is our night." GN is trying to buy the set already. DISCO LIVES! Do the funky chicken! *dies* I was already giggling but the conveyer belt nearly killed me. Also, mate, if you forgot to put your jocck strap on, that's not how to cover it up.

09. Armenia "Jan Jan." GN "Apparently these costumes are traditional Armenian. Only if you come from somewhere where Liberace's the mayor, I fear." Is it just me or does she look like the bad witch from "Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves"? Those dancers are going to have someone's eye out. I'm not sure who thought it would be good mixing medieval costume with green lasers, but can have whatever they're taking, please? It looks like fun.

10. Russia. "Mamo" That's actually quite a cool effect with the screens. Weird, but cool. Shame she could only find a curtain to wear for her costume. You'd think a billionaire's daughter could afford better. Okay, normally crying and depression are not the Eurovision way. J: "Well I'm scared."

11. Azerbaijan "Always." It is a catchy song, but couldn't they afford a second metallic stocking for her? Maybe they spent all the money of red lights. Much enthusiasm at least.

12. Bosnia & Hertzegovina "Bistra Voda" ...haven't we heard this one before? They get points for the white double-breasted jackets, though. LIke those. The song sounds a bit like a poppified version of a national anthem to me.

Advert break with the singing policeman, Russian-style.

13. Moldova "Hora Din Moldova." Apparently a Hora is a dance that combines "friendship, love and faith." I...actually like the short skirt/purple boots combo. Not entirely convinced by the men in skirts, but I like the bouncy dancing.

14. Malta. "What if we" How sad is this? I remember this woman from a few years ago. She's got a fantastic voice and I like the sparkles on her dress. She's good, shame about the song.

15. Estonia. "Randajad" Now there's a girl getting her money's worth out of tit tape. I hope she's not going to play that violin - she's liable to fall out of her dress. Ooh, no, there she goes. The tape seems to be holding...

16. Denmark. "Believe again." GN warned us the song was by Ronan Keating. Apparently that guy is Denmark's answer to Boyzone. *blinks* This is all a little surreal. It's a decent enough pop song. Nothing special but utterly inoffensive.

17. Germany. "Miss Kiss Kiss Bang." WHAT THE HELL IS HE WEARING???? Maybe it's an attempt not to be upstaged by Dita Von Teese in the background. Seriously, mate, you'll do yourself an injury. I like the song, though. Wow. I've never seen Dita apart from on the red carpet. She's so tiny!

18. Turkey. "Dum Tek Tek." Ooh, mike fail for the backing singers :S Not good for Turkey. You're not telling me they ran out of red material for the guy. It's not like the women are wearing much. I get the feeling this is going to be a very forgettable song.

19. Albania "Carry me in your dreams." Apparently she's only 17 and therefore too young to know better. She's going to be a good singer one day. Shame that day isn't today. Eh, that's a little harsh, but this song was not written for her voice. J likes the guy in green. I have no comment.

20. Norway. "Fairytale." Ooh, more bouncing men to get us started. That's always good. Is he old enough to be on Eurovision? He looks about 12. He's getting lots of talent points mind you - moving, singing, playing the violin and he wrote the song (not in his first language) Not bad, quite fun and I see why this is a favourite to win.

21. Ukraine. "Be my valentine (anti-crisis girl)" Roman soldiers via-The Village People. I'll say this for Ukraine, when they do something, they do it properly.

22. Romania. "The Balkan Girls." And can everyone see the girl on the right of the stage almost blending into the curtain. What could she possibly be doing with that microphone...

23. UK. "It's my time" *hides behind sofa*

24. Finland. "Lose Control." GN: "Welcome back to the 1980s" I don't want to mock because the rapper is trying so hard but...oh dear... J is trying to distract me by telling me it's all maths, this kind of music.

25. Spain. "La noche es para mi." Written by Swedes apparently. I think that opening is practically the definition of a Eurovision song. Suitably forgettable but not embarrassing at least.

...well that was surreal. Shouldn't those guys be flying the space station or something?

I have to go do the washing up, folks, but carry on without me. I'll be back soon...

I love that Graham is snarking about the interval show too. It was definitely rather strange on TV.

BTW, there's voting over at Dune's journal so let's see if we can pick the winner! Also, why did no one tell me my cut was borked??? :S Sorry about that, folks who don't care...

Comments

[azure-chaos.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm out of breath. That's the most exercise I've had all week,

[roga.livejournal.com]

Hee, but they were so cute! I approve :-) Best background dances so far.

[azure-chaos.livejournal.com]

They were definitely into it *nods*

Nate