| May. 19th, 2005 @ 04:29 pm Some observations from today.. |
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They are a bit better at getting Norway off and Romania on in 40 seconds. There's still a pause before Romania starts but it's nowhere near as bad as yesterday. Both Romania and Hungary are better. Luminita tits are bordering on the wardrobe malfuction territory, but at least she is now making eye contact with the camera. Hungary was much better vocally. On this performance, a clear qualifier. I've just had Milanka from Macedonian television seeking my opinion on their peformance. Martin is no Sakis, and he he shouldn't try to dance. Apparently my comments are going to go out on Macedonian television. There's another country where I can't go on holiday. So that's Malta, Netherlands, Portugal Greece and Macedonia off the list. It's a good job I like Israel, Spain and Croatia.
Andorra is back to being a screaming match, scratch that one off your lists. Switzerland is good yet again. Those waiting for this to flop will be disappointed, but (big but) is there room for Moldova, Noprway and Switzerland in the Top 10?
There's a rumour that tonight's semi-final is not sold out. I hope there's no big empty spaces like last year.
Those in Australia and New Zealand can see tonight's semi-final live. Turn your sat dish to Optus B3 at 152.0°E and tune to ERTSat at 12525 V, 30000-2/3.
I have now just seen IRELAND. They listened to us and Donna's outfit is back to being a dark jacket, knee length pants, boots and a beret. MUCH better. The performance was solid. Joe missed a few camera shots but the Irish dancing bit (especially shot from behind) is very effective. We're still in with a shout, but with Hungary and Iceland getting a bit better it's so tight! I'm going to be on the edge of my seat tonight when they open the envelopes.
I've now seen Slovenia (better but not a contender for me) and Poland (still solid). Nothing is making me chance my Top 10 from last night; so for me its Netherlands, Norway, Moldova, Iceland, Poland, Croatia, Hungary, Israel, Belarus and Switzerland.
I would have Finland in there but I think there is only room for two ballads (I hope I'm wrong).
I would have Ireland and Romania in there but Hungary's show song works better.
These 13 are away from the pack for me, and if Belgium or Portugal qualifies they'll have to carry me home in a stretcher.
One final thought, it is very possible Iceland will not make it despite being a huge favourite. There's something badly missing and I can't decide what it is.
OK tonight is "second best frock" night, watch out for a row of Irish flags near the front and after tonight's press conferences I will try to get a blog in before going to the most awkward party of the week, where 10 countries will be jumping for joy and 15 will be sitting around like wallflowers at a school disco. (Do they still have those?) |
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