#armenia-san

[askarmenia-san]

what if I blow the Caucasus’ up

Anahid had enough....

[rwpohl]

galini, gregory j. markopoulos 1958

[akiii-i]

also happy with it but i'm gonna miss my punk rock violetta <3

[indimlights]

Official Semi final results - Eurovision 2024:

Semi 1: Semi 2:

1) 🇭🇷 - 177pts 1) 🇮🇱 - 194pts

2) 🇺🇦 - 173pts 2) 🇳🇱 - 182pts

3) 🇮🇪 - 124pts 3) 🇦🇲 - 137pts

4) 🇱🇹 - 119pts 4) 🇨🇭 - 132pts

5) 🇱🇺 - 117pts 5) 🇬🇷 - 86pts

6) 🇨🇾 - 67pts 6) 🇪🇪 - 79pts

7) 🇫🇮 - 59pts 7) 🇱🇻 - 72pts

8) 🇵🇹 - 58pts 8) 🇬🇪 - 54pts

9) 🇸🇮 - 51pts 9) 🇦🇹 - 46pts

10) 🇷🇸 - 47pts 10) 🇳🇴 - 43pts

------------------ ----------------------

11) 🇦🇺 - 41pts 11) 🇨🇿 - 38pts

12) 🇵🇱 - 37pts 12) 🇩🇰 - 36pts

13) 🇲🇩 - 30pts 13) 🇧🇪 - 18pts

14) 🇦🇿 - 11pts 14) 🇸🇲 - 16pts

15) 🇮🇸 - 3pts 15) 🇦🇱 - 14pts

16) 🇲🇹 - 13pts

Note: Semi finals were decided on televote only vote, there was no jury vote. In the case of a draw, it's displayed like in the website.

[taylovelinus]

my favorite eurovision entries this year are definitely Greece and Italy and for a while Greece's entry was my #1 but after listening to them back to back a few times in a row.............. I'm so sorry to the beautiful and glorious nation of Greece but Italy might be my favorite actually

[hanlar]

My top five this semi-final:

Norway

Estonia

San Marino

Switzerland

Czechia

[aijamisespava]

2023 vs. 2024 Part 3: Semi-Final 2

Closing out our look at the 2024 songs, we have the songs performing in this year's second semi-final. And just like in the previous post with Luxembourg's entry, I will be discussing Romania's 2023 entry to balance things out and make sure all entries from countries I am willing to cover are covered.

Romania: D.G.T. (Off And On). We all know that I actually liked this song. The music is good, the vocals were great, and Theodor Andrei has great potential to be a star. TVR screwed him over and ruined his experience, so I can only hope that he returns and does really well as revenge for 2023.

Austria: Who The Hell Is Edgar? vs. We Will Rave. Winner: Who The Hell Is Edgar?. We Will Rave will absolutely be a summer hit this year. It is made for that, and Eurovision will give Kaleen the jumping board for the summer hit that her song will become. But, I have a soft spot for Who The Hell Is Edgar?. My sister and I still joke (over a year later) that we are Teya and Salena. Plus, I do love Edgar Allen Poe's work...and he's from Boston where I'm studying...so...yeah.

Malta: Dance (Our Own Party) vs. Loop. Winner: Dance (Our Own Party). Loop is a party song. I could see myself going out with my friends and dancing and singing to this song (we're not professionals, and drinks are involved. Do with that what you will). But Dance (Our Own Party) is an introvert anthem. Much so that as an introvert myself, I added this song to my playlist!

Switzerland: Watergun vs. The Code. Winner: The Code. Switzerland gets off the male ballad train that they've been on and sends a banger, send post. In all seriousness, The Code is an EXPERIENCE when listening. Nemo's mix of so many genres, in my opinion, is an appeal to everyone. I will say that Watergun is beautiful, and a great way to end Switzerland's male ballad era.

Greece: What They Say vs. Zari. Winner: Zari. What They Say and Victor Vernicos deserve a lot more love than the fandom (including myself) give it. It's a wonderful song about anxiety that anyone can relate to. Yet, there's a theme to some of the songs this year where more ethnic pieces. We have a lot of languages returning after not appearing in the contest ever or years before. And Zari adds to the list. While we last saw Greek in 2022, the song (and video) is an ode to Greece.

Czechia: My Sister's Crown vs. Pedestal. Winner: My Sister's Crown. Pedestal has been a steady grower on me for a while. It's got quite the punch, that the revamp didn't kill when it came out earlier this week. But keeping a theme of songs with personal meaning, My Sister's Crown has that between the two.

Albania: Duje vs. Titan. Winner: Duje. Now if we were talking about the Albanian version of Titan, then we may be having a different conversation. Titan is good, but I feel the charm of the original version got a little lost in the song. Maybe that version needs to grow on me a little more. Then with Duje, keeping the song in Albanian worked. The revamp was more of a cleanup to make it sound a little better, which certainly helped.

Denmark: Breaking My Heart vs. Sand. Winner: Sand. Breaking My Heart wasn't as horrible as some may recall. It had a fun hook and was a great song to dance to. But Sand is amazing. The music has a groove, the lyrics hit, it's a complete package! It's a song that I really hope qualifies as some may see it as a glow up for Denmark.

Armenia: Future Lover vs. Jako. Winner: Future Lover. Both Future Lover and Jako prove great arguments either way. Jako is a fun song that feels like I'm at an Armenian party and Ladavina pulled me in to dance with them. Future Lover is a powerful ballad with a gentle mix of genres that I still joke about my future lover listening to.

Estonia: Bridges vs. (N)NETM(K)M *I'm not typing that*. Winner: Bridges. Yeah, no. I'm not typing that title. It's been steadily growing since I first heard it with the Eesti Laul songs. It's catchy, has a dance, and still should close the 2nd semi-final. Plus, the translation of the title alone is enough to send me. But my heart goes out to Bridges. I do love my ballads, and between the two I like Bridges more. But 5MIINUST and PUULUUP definitely have a point.

Georgia: Echo vs. Firefighter. Winner: Firefighter. Yet another tough decision as I liked both Echo and Firefighter. The songs are both iconic and sung really well, which only adds to the difficulty that it is picking. But Firefighter is another one of those songs that have been stuck in my head for a while now, which is great considering it was one of the last songs to be released.

Netherlands: Burning Daylight vs. Europapa. Winner: Europapa. Europapa is the Eurovision song this year. Every year, there is one Eurovision song that SCREAMS Eurovision, and Joost made it his mission for that to be his song. And his mission was succeeded, and the reward is this win. Burning Daylight was a great song that saw a lot of fans disappointed when it failed to qualify. But when choosing between that and Europapa, Europapa is it.

Norway: Queen Of Kings vs. Ulveham. Winner: Ulveham. This was yet another tough choice as I love both of these songs. Queen Of Kings is a powerful anthem that deserved its spot in the top 5. But as I mentioned when the National Final happened, Ulveham sounds so much like stuff I listen to outside of Eurovision. And I'm still in awe every time I hear it that it is real and it is happening!

Latvia: Aijā vs. Hollow. Winner: Aijā. We all knew this was going to happen. Sudden Lights put me under a trance which ended in my becoming a fan of their other music as well. It topped my Spotify Wrapped, it was my everything in 2023. They're a tough act to follow. Dons does this with Hollow. While it was a good choice for Latvia, I worry still that it may be too safe an entry. But it is a good, slower song in a year of high-energy bops.

San Marino: Like An Animal vs. 11:11. Winner: 11:11. Like An Animal was one of the entries that I didn't like at first, but by the end of 2023, I would be content if someone played it. But 11:11 is quite literally up my alley in the music world. I love rock (especially women-led rock), and I really hope that they get enough votes to bring San Marino to the Grand Final.

Belgium: Because Of You vs. Before The Party's Over. Winner: Before The Party's Over: We end this journey with one of the most obvious choices in the list. Don't get me wrong, Gustaph brought a great song that showed all of Europe (and the world) that Belgium is back to the way it was back in 2015-2017. But HOLY CRAP. I knew I was in for a treat when getting Mustii's first impression, and I was so blown away by Before The Party's Over. I still haven't been able to stop listening to it quite yet!

[eurovision-del]

I have just got back to my hotel from the second semi-final! I had such a great time, it was an incredible show!! Before I get into it I have to say that I absolutely loved nearly every act tonight, everything was so much more powerful and resonant seeing it live, with several songs I’d cared less for before completely winning me over! I’m so so glad I was able to be there. However, I still have some opinions on who did and didn’t qualify:

Qualifiers:

Albania: I really enjoyed this one – it was within my top 10 of the semi pre-show and definitely stayed that way seeing it live. The only issue I’d had with live performances before were the differences in performance between Albina and her family – no idea how it looked on the TV, but from a distance in the arena it wasn’t an issue before, everyone sounded great. I was glad to see it go through!

Cyprus: I expected this, just based on Australia and Greece voting in the semi. I enjoyed it a lot more live than I have before but it wasn’t enough to overtake any other song for me, and while I really respect Andrew’s vocals, I could have done without this one.

Estonia: Alika definitely created a moment in the arena! Deserved to go through on vocal power alone honestly. While Bridges isn’t quite my thing as ballads go, they very much have their place in the contest, and it’s great to see this complete disprove the idea that ballads are only there for juries, by going through from a relatively unfavourable draw on televote power alone.

Belgium: Gustaph was incredible! He is such a ray of sunshine and it came across so strongly – a lot of acts would use the transition to get on stage and get prepared, completely understandably, but he was waving at the crowd, really engaging with us, getting everyone excited! The song is so catchy and I hope it does well in the final!

Austria: I only had two certain qualifiers in this semi, and Who the Hell is Edgar? was one of them, so this was not a surprise at all! Both Teya and Salena sounded good and the entire show looked great from where I was. Hearing everyone chanting along ‘Poe Poe Poe’ was one of the absolute highlights of the night.

Lithuania: The friend I went with is a huge Lithuania fan, so I was overjoyed on her behalf to see Monika qualify! We were both screaming when they were announced! Very personally, the song still isn’t really my thing, but I cannot complain about this result!

Poland: My one big disappointment on the night was seeing this qualify, even though I was pretty sure it was going to happen. The song is catchy and a lot of people like this sort of summery pop, so I do understand it, but for me this was the one song that I wasn’t too impressed by live. It’s absolutely nothing to do with the national final drama, nothing to do with vocals anymore, I just straight up don’t enjoy this as a song, so personally I wish something else had taken Poland’s place.

Australia: My other never in doubt, but I was still so relieved when they finally got called! I loved everything about it, in the same way everyone chanted along with Austria, everyone was singing the ‘oh-oh’s and it was another really powerful moment. Right now, this is set to be my favourite rock song in the final!

Armenia: I got chills seeing this performed – the visuals with the flashing lights were stunning and Brunette sounded fantastic, so I was glad to see it qualify.

Slovenia: I actually got really nervous at the end! I knew Romania and San Marino were never going to make it in a million years, so that left Slovenia as my big favourite of the ones left to be called! The relief I felt when they made it! Honestly this was another fantastic one live, the band were so good with the crowd, and they were another act who did a lot for the crowd even when the cameras were off them, which I really appreciated.

Non-Qualifiers:

Denmark: This actually surprised me, I thought he stood a good chance of going through. I thought Reiley did well from where I was, but I have no idea how it played on screen – it looked like the camera stayed in his face an awful not, probably trying to go for something intimate so I’ve no idea whether that worked or not.  

Romania: He was never going to qualify. The staging was messy, the change to the acoustic opening wrecked the flow of the song, there were far technically superior rock songs in this semi, and it was also performing third. Every single thing was stacked against this one, honestly from the very start with the lack of support TVR gave Theodor. However, even knowing this would be the result I can’t help but feel a little sad, I truly love this song (or at least the original version), and I was so glad I could be there to cheer it on.

Iceland: For me this was always borderline, and since some songs have to fail to qualify, this is a result I can accept. I do feel for Diljá, she was as energetic as ever, she really seemed to give it her all, but in the end it just wasn’t enough.

Greece: I feel bad for Victor, he gave it his all and it was clear he really cared, but all things considered I do think this not making it was the correct result. It was nothing to do with Victor, he sounded great, but the staging given to him just didn’t work at all, the visuals with his face at the start were uncomfortable and it didn’t get much better swapping to multiple Victors. None of it suited the song.

Georgia: I’m actually gutted for Georgia not breaking their non-qualification streak. Iru was easily one of the strongest vocalists of the night, she blew me away with it, and I liked the atmosphere the staging created. However, my issues with the lyrics of the song remain, so I can accept this even if it’s a little disappointing.

San Marino: Similar feeling to Romania – personally I love the song, even more so because I’m one of those people who loves to root for the underdog, but I knew it didn’t stand a chance. It was a lot more polished than D.G.T in every aspect, and the vocal was on point as ever, but weighed up against all the other entries this result makes sense. I’m just really glad to have discovered a new band I enjoy!

It was definitely a far more interesting voting sequence than Tuesday’s as far as I’m concerned! Unlike there, where by the end I was certain Norway would be called so lost all investment, I was anxious right up until the final second! I’m still buzzing from the show, I think I’m going to be riding this excitement all the way through to Saturday and beyond! I can’t wait to see what happens in the final!

[rhena-caerme]

ESC 2023 second semifinal just ended. It was.. Well I think it was rather boring. Lot's of ballads, pink shirts and laying on the flor.

Here are my thoughts about the contenders

1. Denmark- I swear that this year there are a lot of cute little boy types. The song was meh

2. Armenia- ballad with a little bit more drama. Nothing shocking.

3. Romania- nice voice. I rated it quite low but I'll have to listen to it again because I remember it was kinda interesting

4. Estonia- self playing piano is what we got burning piano is what we hoped for xP

5. Belgium- finally something different. Kinda felt like a music on the fashion show. It was nice.

6. Cyprus- I swear he summoned every damn wolf in the UK

7. Iceland- literally power ballad. It was quite ok but I think I expect more from Iceland at this point

8. Greece- again healthy dose of rolling in the dirt

9. Poland- to be fair I'm biased because of the shit show that was our preselection this year. But given the competition I think it's ok that we got into the final. I'm not happy that Solo is representing Poland but well... Bejba its kajnda krejza X'D

10. Slovenia- reminded me a little bit of Maneskin but in much softer way

11. Georgia- Georgian nymph

12. San Marino- it was ok

13. Austria- I saw the song title and thought about We Don't Talk About Bruno for some reason. But the song suprised me in a really positive way. I men Poe is a win every time XD

14. Albania- Albanian family witch clan I swear. It was fine tho

15. Lithuania- pagan vibed but still a ballad

16. Australia- I forgot about them. But oh such a wonderful surprise was to hear their song! Hard rock and eurobeat blend. Chef's kiss

[windwrackedstars]

Semifinal 2 thoughts:

Denmark: That sure is a twink. Fun and poppy. Missing the backup dancers from nationals and therefore he doesn’t spray paint one, which is a shame.

Armenia: interesting rap and dance breakdowns, but doesn’t quite feel cohesive

Romania: I Am Confused and I don’t think in a good way?

Estonia: played a little piano, pretty voice, A Ballad

Belgium: Threatened us with a ballad but swerved, more interested in watching the dancers on the video screen than him—WE HAVE A VOGUER LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

Cyprus: Weirdly feels like he’s bragging about having a broken heart so you can’t break it?

Iceland: What a power ballad 10/10.

Greece: oh we’re going on safari.

Poland: lots of dance breaks this Eurovision

Slovenia: a fun rock group

Georgia: A haunted girl. Love the aesthetic

San Marino: Sexy rock bands are their newest export and I am not complaining

Austria: A song for Edgar Allen Poe and English degrees. How can I not love?

Albania: this is a cult. Unsure who the leader is.

Lithuania: A Sad Ballad

Australia: Very 80s. More energy than a ballad.

[mishkakagehishka]

Honestly if you'll sing in english, at least have an accent thicker than kim kardashian. At least.

[askarmenia-san]

mama where are you 😭😭😭

Anahid: ???????? last time i checked, i couldn't have kids. Don't go saying that to strangers!!!

[king-a-queen]

Eurovision 2023 pt. 2

pt. 1 | pt. 3

It’s this time of the year again! To honor beginning of Eurovision week here’s my opinion on this year’s songs and my ideal qualifiers at the end. No hate, just positive vibes here, feel free to disagree.

Semi-Final 2

Armenia (Brunette – Future Lover) – I’m not a huge fan of it, but it is well-produced and I think seeing it live in Liverpool will completely change my mind about it.

Belgium (Gustaph – Because Of You) – I don’t know how this song manage to be unique and absolutely nondistinctive at the same time. It’s more of a radio song to me, I think it’ll disappear on Eurovision stage and blend with other performances.

Cyprus (Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart) – Again, it’s a song that I don’t have any strong feelings about. I neither like it or dislike it. I think I’ll have stronger opinion after semi-final.

Denmark (Reiley – Breaking My Heart) – Being popular among teens will definitely be advantage to him, especially during semi-finals. I’m not sure whether this much voice modulation is allowed on Eurovision stage though, and getting rid of it, may destroy the performance. Tbh, I don’t have a strong opinion about this song.

Estonia (Alika – Bridges) – I’m not a fan of ballads, but out of all this year’s ballads, this one is my favourite. It has mysterious vibe and Alika’s voice is strong. And I love the usage of classical instruments.

Greece (Victor Vernicos – What They Say) – Pretty forgettable song, in my opinion. I’m not a huge fan, but I still hope Victor will have a great time in Liverpool.

Iceland (Diljá – Power) – One of the most underrated songs this year. The song is so positive and Diljá has a really strong voice and brings a lot of energy and power onto the stage.

Romania (Theodor Andrei – D.G.T. (Off And On))  – The song itself is ok, I kinda like it, but the live performance is kinda off. I think my biggest problem with this is that Theodor is using too much of grace notes, that should be treated as ornaments and not dominate the performance, otherwise it becomes chaotic and messy.

Albania (Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje) – I feel like I haven’t heard anything unique form Albania in the last few years and that they’re constantly sending a woman with s strong voice and a song that includes folklore elements/vibe. Normally, I would enjoy it, but I’m waiting for something totally unpredictable from Albania.

Australia (Voyager – Promise) – I love rock songs on Eurovision. This is something I didn’t expect from Australia, but I’m certainly not disappointed. We’ll see how will they do live.

Austria (Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar?) – What a BOP, I can’t stop listening to it. I love that under this pop and funky sound, there’s also an important message. The only problem I have is that in some live performances they lacked energy and seemed more like awkward highschoolers. But I’m sure, they’ll bring it all in Liverpool.

Georgia (Iru – Echo) – Another underrated entry. Unique, with some ethnic vibes and strong vocal performance.  

Lithuania (Monika Linkytė – Stay) – Now, this is the type of ballad, I don’t like. Monika has great vocals, but the song is rather boring and repetitive. It has a positive vibe though and the overall performance isn’t lacking anything.

Poland (Blanka – Solo) – Apart from the fact how she was chosen, the song itself is a positive, summer vibe, but nothing I haven’t heard before. Typical radio-friendly, mass-produced hit. The live vocals are questionable, but I’m sure it’ll still be better in Liverpool than in Polish NF.

San Marino (Piqued Jacks – Like An Animal) – It was pretty low on my scoreboard, but after hearing it live, my opinion improved a lot. They’re great live performers and bring great energy on stage. It’s not my favorite, but I definitely warmed up to it.

Slovenia – (Joker Out – Carpe Diem) – It’s such a positive, rock song. I love it. Definitely, the live performance is better than the audio version. Singing in Slovenian is an added value.

My ideal qualifiers (in no particular order): Armenia, Estonia, Iceland, Albania, Australia, Austria, Georgia, Lithuania, San Marino, Slovenia

[cheapcakeripper]

And my last Eurovision 2023 video is up

[gaymer-hag-stan]

Eurovision 2024 - Semi-Final 2 Final Qualification Prediction Before the Show

1. 🇨🇭 Switzerland

2. 🇳🇱 Netherlands

3. 🇬🇷 Greece

4. 🇳🇴 Norway

5. 🇦🇲 Armenia

6. 🇧🇪 Belgium

7. 💀

8. 🇬🇪 Georgia

9. 🇦🇹 Austria

10. 🇪🇪 Estonia

11. 🇩🇰 Denmark

12. 🇸🇲 San Marino

13. 🇨🇿 Czechia

14. 🇲🇹 Malta

15. 🇦🇱 Albania

16. 🇱🇻 Latvia

[lil-scout-precure]

Eurovision Semi-final 2 Personal Reactions in resumee:

Spoilers of Eurovision 2023 SemiFinal ahead

Opening: The first semifinal was just a treat. Let's hope this one give us another ^_^

Daði og Gagnamagnið in the green room: Aww, they're just there vibing!! Can we have them sing today, please?

Scooch in the green room: Aww, they're back! And with the airport vibes! :D

---------------------------------------------

Denmark: I can't believe I used to despise this boy and his song because he won over Nicklas Sonne in the Dansk MGP. Now I'm convinced his song is just a good jewel. As chill and pastel like the studio version, with rotating background and all! :,D. IDK if he passes or not, but he made his best :3

Armenia: BRUNETTE, MY GOSH, this is as FAR as any Second Spot entry could do. The floating floor (reminds me of Sergey :3) and the dancebreak...If they don't accept you into the finals, it will be a total CRIME. Go girl, give us EVERYTHING! <3

Romania: A total change from the original Selecția Națională version, must say. The total beat change from an acoustic to the official version in a good mood. Just an incredible change. To pass or not, I'm unsure... :-:

Estonia: She brought the ghost piano from Eesti Laul? :O My gosh, she sings so perfectly and the scenario changing at the end. Almost like the official video! :D. Must pass to the final. NOW. One good ballad.

Belgium: The same situation I had with Reiley because of Cherine losing, but softer. And still, he brought a party. A real party, and the surprise dancer. I'm unsure if he would get to the finals, but if this means we don't get TVP in, I will agree. (Him, Piqued Jacks and Reiley won FAIR at least).

Cyprus: Not convincing in staging at first (the song itself is good, tho). But the change from water to fire (Fuego, anyone?) hyped me more a LOT. (Ps. My mts told me he was a 2022 candidate for the Australian entry with Voyager (the one year with Sheldon Riley winning :,) ;w; )...Both are into the same semis at least now! ;w;) I'm sure if talking about ballads, he gets the chance.

Iceland: Aww, Dilja's just as herself as in Söngvakeppnin ;w;. She's just as strong vocally and in energy as the song itself. She's just one of the best Icelandic entries from recent years. If she doesn't make it to the finals, it will hurt. A LOT ToT

Greece: Not a big fan of the song, both in these semis and the entry roster. But loving the stage arrangement and the use of Greek letters in it. And Viktor was hyping the entire public to sing along. I don't know about his fate, but the public will decide what to do with him. ;m;

Poland TVP: TVP, when I heard about the known special effects, I didn't think you gonna TRY a Windows-Maker-level kerfluff more than with Ochmann (all Polish JESC entries using this stuff look a million times better). And...if that's a dancebreak, I'm Chanel Terrero and Spain won in 2022 with me, Kalush or not Kalush. The cheers are giving me very bad vibes, I really hope those are just added by a anti-booing system or such, because we all know why this has to NOT go to the finals. We want to see TVP fall, and Jann to laugh at their face.

Slovenia: They came here to save the day. You guys got everyone in the vibe even with the least of staging props and just singing in the center of the stage. I swear, my mutuals will be totally devastated if Joker Out is not in the finals. Don't dissapoint us, televote, and let them enter the finals! :,3

Georgia: DAYUM, Iru. Just, DAYUM. And that's the LIVE voice, not the backing vocals. I expected more movement in the stage like in the videoclip (or at least the most approximate), but DAMN, this is something special (adding she's a JESC 2011 winner, from the POWERHOUSE of the Junior contest...). I HAVE HOPES she will make it to the finals. Like, Destiny made it. Nevena made it. The Tolmachevys did it, and so did Stefania (Dutch in 2016 but represented Greece in 2021). Finally Georgia has the CHANCE!! 🥲

San Marino: They're not ready to get left behind, must say. The choreo, the stage, the suits. They're just enjoying and enhancing the moment! Not as great as Achille or Senhit with Flo Rida, but still amazing! Even if not of my favorites, I would accept them in exchange of Solo. At least they got their opportunity in a fair way.

Austria: I already expected the staging to be as crazy and surreal as the song itself...BUT NOT THAT CRAZY AND SURREAL!! AND EVERYONE'S CHOIRING THE POEPOEPOE VERSE! Teya and Salena really are elevating the party to high levels! I know the public is loving them, but a reminder doesn't hurt anyone: THEY MUST GET TO THE FINALS, INMEDIATELY, or we are facing a possible riot...

Albania: First, MY GOSH, Albina, the Efendi/Chanel/Alessandra suit...I didn't expect it, but I welcome it still. Second, that's how you bring family spirit into the contest, let alone the Balkan vibes (Why we couldn't have this with Ronela to help her get to the finals? ;w;). The entire family is singing so well, and the song is really cool now! I sadly don't know if they will get to the finals, but they convinced me: Please, please do it!

Lithuania: Definetly a glow up from the Pabandom iš naujo version, staging and voices. This somehow still reminds me A LOT of Cornelia Jakobs (Sweden 2022), in a neutral way (not too fan of the song, but still liking it). If the "Ciuto Tuto" catchphrase isn't enough to get her into the finals, I still am unsure if she will make it, but still, the song is good! ^_^

Australia: I had HIGH HOPES for them since the release of their entry (and more after NF rock entries like Arcadia, Venom and Freedom were thrown off the window of the ESC roster). And they just SERVED IN THE MOST EPIC WAY! From the car to the entire song performance, Australia really delivered the rock we deserved (before LOTL does it this Saturday)! The best thing to finish the performance round! If they don't pass to the finals, it will be the most DEVASTATING thing ever, like, they have this energy (and encouragement for Aussies to stay in the contest)! Let them rock with LOTL and Kaarija this Saturday, please! ;w; twt.

---------------------------------------------------

Peppa Pig in Eurovision: PEPPA? PEPPA FRICKING PIG? And we thought Eurovision could not get any weirder than it already is XDXD. At least even just leading the conga she could solo Blanka. And not joking 😂😂

The Music Unites Generation act: Loving this new interval act. It's still beautiful and not as heartbreaking as the first semi one. Wait a second, are they all Ukrainian Eurovision performers? WAIT, IS THAT ZLATA FROM JUNIOR EUROVISION 2022 hanging around the star? She has grown from the last time I've seen her (Vidbir 2023)...This is just art.

The Queen Machine moment: Well, the title had it right. A QUEEN MACHINE, must say. MY GOSH, THEY JUST SING AND DANCE SO WELL. They would make Gustaph and Conchita Wurst so proud... ;w;. Bravo...!!

The Måns and Filomena second segment: This is just a good game in the Eurovision intervals. And at least most people who followed the memes or ESC itself have an easy answer for the third question XD.

The Eurovision School (the kids) segment: THE... LUCKIEST... KIDS... IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. Who wouldn't want to be in the contest and visit the entire place apart of the main stage: the control panel, the green room, the dressing rooms? ;w; One day it will be my turn, one day...

The Spain-Ukraine(winner)-United Kingdom(host) segments: Blanca PALOMA (in caps before people confuse her with the other one) talking Spanish in the interviews and explaining her "Pichona" (dove hatchling) nickname in English too (she had a JESC sister? :o), TVORCHI just being the representation of a low vs high energy pair (they just know the best...Ruslana :3), and Mae enjoying the moment (SHE REMEMBERS SCOOCH? :o)...Ah yes, I forgot, more performance spoilers are here, see ya later...

---------------------------------------------------

The moment of truth:

Albania: Aww, they made it!! The family is ready for the finals! A good placement for this Saturday and they have good points assured! :,3

Cyprus: I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT! :D Andrew, we are with you!!

Estonia: DEFINITELY YES! She deserved to go!! :D

Belgium: GUSTAPH DID IT! I repeat, Gustaph made it! :3 Well done, boy!

Austria: Last Tuesday was "It's Crazy And It's Party" national day. TODAY IS THE "POEPOEPOE" National day! TwT. GO AUSTRIA! FINALLY QUALIFYING! :D

Lithuania: The Ciuto Tuto made results! ^_^ She's just happy! :D

And then...

Australia: YESSS!! YESSS!! Australia will be with LOTL in the rock roster this Saturday! :,D. THANK YOU, PUBLIC TELEVOTE! (at least for now...)

Armenia: The second spot CURSE HAS BEEN BROKEN TwT 😍😭🥲. Brunette DESERVED to be there this Saturday! :D. (Also, well, for the seventh qualifier, Noa and Brunette, the dancebreak powerhouses, are in the finals, so TVP's more screwed than it was XD)

Slovenia: MY GOSH, I ALMOST DIE!! I thought they would be done for... ;w;. But they made it! :D Joker Out is in the FINALS! :D

Wait...This means Dilja and Iru are out...NO...NO...FUCK NO... 😭😭

Now the only thing left is to watch the Finals now. Still with the hopes the first semi qualifiers will break TVP to pieces in the scoring, and at least to Germany to not FLOP in table scoring, please...