The Eurovision Song Contest

[Fidicen]

As suspected, the Lithuanian singer was moved at the end of her song in exactly the same way as in the semi-final, the trembling voice, hugging the husband, the laughter when it's all over. *sigh* I wanted to like it more, the youthful optimism etc.

Estonia :<3violet: She's awesome

 

[Fidicen]

Jamming to Norway's song

 

[James]

I liked the Lithuania song though.

 

[James]

Oh god it's the UK.

 

[James]

Not sure what that was about? She did very well to keep it together and finish after that.

 

[Fidicen]

What was the guy shouting who got onstage? Something about the UK and "We demand freedom" I think, but I didn't catch who wanted it.

The UK song wasn't that bad, though not particularly memorable. Maybe they'll get to perform again because of the distraction. I'm somewhat baffled because the lyricists who are actually native English speakers can't come up with any better lyrics than the others. "I still believe in chasing rainbows, storms don't last forever, forever, remember we can hold hands together."

 

[James]

about the UK and "We demand freedom" I think, but I didn't catch who wanted it

It was probably Nigel Farage, he's a bit excitable after his fifth beer..

 

[Lady Jolanda]

I loved the song from Germany

 

[James]

I loved the song from Germany

Me too. I think that's the best so far. The crowd seemed to really like it.

 

[James]

Oh no. It's France. Don't tell @Ren

 

[Fidicen]

I loved the song from Germany

Yes that was a good one. But tonight my heart belongs to Elina from Estonia . Or is my heart fickle? Time will tell.

Ungh, I had too much crisps and grapefruit soda, now I feel bloated.

 

[James]

I once got Huey (from the fun loving criminals) to play a song for my brother on the radio.

It's nothing to do with Eurovision, I just wanted to "name drop" lol.

 

[Ren]

Oh no. It's France. Don't tell @Ren

Oh, is it Eurovision tonight? I didn’t know!

I’m actually watching the finals of the French version of The Voice right now. Imagine this, James - a music show with only French people in it. You’d love it.

 

[James]

a music show with only French people in it.

Basically, you are trying to kill me.

 

[Lady Jolanda]

Oh no. It's France. Don't tell @Ren

Wasn't bad at all. Liked the lyrics.

Denmark.. uhh.. looking rough like that and combining it with that soft song?

 

[James]

Wasn't bad at all. Liked the lyrics.

All I heard was "mercy, mercy" but they never showed any.. they sang the whole thing. Yes Denmark.. cough, cough.

 

[Fidicen]

Denmark.. uhh.. looking rough like that and combining it with that soft song?

Well to be fair the beard was well cut and combed, and I think he wore make-up so it was more like a tv viking, wouldn't have expected a rough song from such a well-groomed Dane even if the beard was long. That was probably the campiest performance so far.

 

[Lady Jolanda]

All I heard was "mercy, mercy" but they never showed any.. they sang the whole thing.

Australia was off-key.

 

[Lady Jolanda]

Wait, why is the UK singing twice?

 

[James]

Wait, why is the UK singing twice?

There was a stage invasion part way through it. I'm not sure a second performance is a good idea.