Live Stream: Semifinal 2 (2017 Eurovision Song Contest)
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Semifinal 2 of the 2017 contest begins Thursday, May 11th, at 2100 CEST / 3:00pm Eastern, with results announced ~2 hours later. Most of the world can watch via the main Eurovision YouTube channel. Fans located in the US, Canada, and Brazil have to deal with geoblocking. Use a VPN with endpoints outside the US to access the stream on YouTube, or use the delightfully Swedish feed from SVT.

Ten down, ten left to go! Semifinal 2 of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest features another ninete-- er, eighteen countries vying for the final spots in Saturday's Grand Final. With Russia disqualified, who will the diaspora vote for? Can Romanian yodeling make the Grand Final stage? Can Lithuania stay out of dead last place? Will Ireland ever qualify again? We'll answer those questions and more, after these messages from our sponsors.

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Running Order
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1) Serbia
2) Austria
3) Macedonia, FYR
4) Malta
5) Romania
6) Netherlands
7) Hungary
8) Denmark
9) Ireland
10) San Marino
11) Croatia
12) Norway
13) Switzerland
14) Belarus
15) Bulgaria
16) Lithuania
17) Estonia
18) Israel

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Entry Previews
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Official Music Videos, Semifinal 2
Exclusive Rehearsal Footage (includes broadcast camera angles)
Dress Rehearsals, Semifinal 2 (recorded from the audience during dress rehearsal / jury performances, does not include broadcast camera angles)

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Previously
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There's always Eurovision
Eurovision 2017: harmony, unity, diversity, international conflict
The crisis with Russia deepens
Semifinal 1 live recording (not available in the US, Canada, or Brazil)
Semifinal 1 FanFare thread
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posted by zebra (172 comments total) 2 users marked this as a favorite
 
I'm going to dip in quickly for predictions (I'm live-tweeting later today) before the show starts. It's harder to predict than Semi 1.

CERTAIN QUALIFIERS:
Romania
Netherlands
Belarus
Bulgaria
Austria

NOT A HOPE IN HELL:
San Marino
Malta
Lithuania

Everyone else could go to final. It's pretty open.

(Anyway, Macedonia has a cracker of a song that most pop stars would kill for. It's just unfortunate that the songwriters have chosen to waste it on Eurovision and Jana. I'd love for Kylie to record it).
posted by kariebookish at 3:02 AM on May 11, 2017 [2 favorites]


I have too many favorites today. Top picks Belarus, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, the Netherlands, Romania, and Switzerland. Austria, Estonia, Norway, and Serbia are also up there.
posted by zinon at 6:26 AM on May 11, 2017


Every act I was really interested in performed on Tuesday, or is already in the final. So I'm hoping today some act I hadn't really noticed before will just blow me away.
posted by JanetLand at 6:52 AM on May 11, 2017


Don't let me down, Romania. I need you to do that "Yodel It" justice.
posted by PearlRose at 7:37 AM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


My predictions (which are not necessarily the same as my personal favorites): Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Denmark, Hungary, Israel, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, and Serbia. This semifinal is WIDE open and I don't expect to get very many of these right. I will legitimately cry if the Netherlands don't make it through.
posted by zebra at 7:53 AM on May 11, 2017


I have a friend, works for US government, currently stationed in Copenhagen. So if Denmark wins I would have a place to stay if I wanted to go next year!
posted by dnash at 7:55 AM on May 11, 2017


Oh goodie!
posted by infini at 8:13 AM on May 11, 2017


*peeps earwormingly epic sax in anticipation*
posted by infini at 8:14 AM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Ya, I am live tweeting with screencaps
posted by infini at 8:14 AM on May 11, 2017


Yessssssssssss!

I'm not picking faves ahead of time; I've been a good girl this year and am mostly going in cold, except for OG3NE's number which has been constantly on the radio since it was announced. (I am super grateful it finally pushed last year's interminable "Slow Down" off the radio, and my one regret is that it didn't actually push Douwe Bob off a cliff with it. Said cliff, this being the Netherlands, would be a hill about 2m high so he would totally survive, but my point would be made.)

I can't wait. Bring on the fog machines and regrettable costume choices!
posted by sldownard at 9:16 AM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Oh, the host outfits!! Was there an explosion in the embroidery factory?
posted by JanetLand at 12:05 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Serbia: More see-through skirts. Was that the secondary theme after "Celebrate Diversity"?
posted by sldownard at 12:11 PM on May 11, 2017 [2 favorites]


You stole my comment that I came in here to make.
posted by infini at 12:12 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


The Austrian sounds like he has a southern US accent. Why?
posted by infini at 12:16 PM on May 11, 2017


A one man boy band
posted by infini at 12:17 PM on May 11, 2017


He's kind of cute though.
posted by JanetLand at 12:18 PM on May 11, 2017


Speaking of fashion; when did cuffs above the ankles and no socks become a thing?
posted by zinon at 12:18 PM on May 11, 2017


zinon: 1993?
posted by sldownard at 12:19 PM on May 11, 2017


The Austrian sounds like he has a southern US accent. Why?

I'm not 100% sure, but I suspect his English language teacher might have had a bit of an accent. I know Lena from 2012 had a very Cockney accent to her singing voice because that was her language teacher's accent.
posted by PearlRose at 12:20 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


FYR Macedonia: If you bring out the fireworks machines I might be onboard, but until then, I'm not convinced.
posted by sldownard at 12:20 PM on May 11, 2017


Same. I wanted to like this performance, as the song is very catchy, but it's just coming across as rather bland. (Impressive, but not in a good way.)
posted by PearlRose at 12:22 PM on May 11, 2017


Huh, I never noticed before.

Back on topic the official music videos for many of the songs are much better than their live performances.
posted by zinon at 12:23 PM on May 11, 2017


Romania: I have such high hopes for you. The next three minutes better rock.
posted by sldownard at 12:26 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


OG3NE, why do I feel I'm watching a "(lyrics version)" of the youtube video?
posted by sldownard at 12:33 PM on May 11, 2017


I'm always skeptical when I see lyrics on screen -- like you don't trust us to understand your singing well enough, so we need lyrics to assist?
posted by PearlRose at 12:35 PM on May 11, 2017


Yeah, The Netherlands was a let down for me. But then again I'm an epic sax man fan :P Even Montenegro ;p
posted by infini at 12:36 PM on May 11, 2017


Those two are *so* diverse ;p
posted by infini at 12:37 PM on May 11, 2017


I liked the yodeling, but otherwise her voice didn't do it for me, and I also thought she didn't move well to the music at all and nearly fell of those heels. But it's definitely finals material.
posted by JanetLand at 12:37 PM on May 11, 2017 [2 favorites]


At least its not English
posted by infini at 12:38 PM on May 11, 2017


infini, Moldova is the example of what we should all strive for in our lives. We should all be Epic Sax Guy, or at least Rotating Violin Guy.
posted by sldownard at 12:38 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Hey Mamma!!
posted by infini at 12:39 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Flames! Now we're getting serious here.
posted by PearlRose at 12:40 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Lady violinist is good. Dancing lady is just weird.
posted by infini at 12:40 PM on May 11, 2017


It feels like everyone's productions are so simple and boring this evening. Where are the hamster wheels?
posted by sldownard at 12:40 PM on May 11, 2017


In Kyiv, my dear
posted by infini at 12:41 PM on May 11, 2017


Oh sorry, I was snarking at Denmark
posted by infini at 12:41 PM on May 11, 2017


Agree, nothing outrageous or exciting so far. Still enjoyed Hungry's performance.
posted by zinon at 12:42 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Close but no Montenegro
posted by infini at 12:42 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Australia-oops-I-mean-Denmark can sing, though.
posted by sldownard at 12:43 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


At least we can't see through her dress
posted by infini at 12:43 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


I do like Denmark's earrings. (Why yes, I am just that shallow.)
posted by PearlRose at 12:43 PM on May 11, 2017 [2 favorites]


She can. I wish she had a better song.
posted by JanetLand at 12:44 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Denmark's song just isn't memorable. I've forgotten it already.
posted by zinon at 12:45 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Harry without glasses?
posted by infini at 12:47 PM on May 11, 2017


Ireland has a hot air balloon AND fog machines. If he only had sequins he would be a lock.
posted by sldownard at 12:48 PM on May 11, 2017


Let's put a kid in a balloon, great idea! I hope they set something on fire because this is boring
posted by uandt at 12:48 PM on May 11, 2017 [2 favorites]


First Romania's cannons and now Ireland's balloon. I think my expectations are too high.
posted by zinon at 12:48 PM on May 11, 2017


Oh noes, iz that the rock?
posted by infini at 12:49 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


uandt you made me LOL IRL
posted by infini at 12:50 PM on May 11, 2017


Your expectations are not too high. This evening's productions' expectations were too low.

San Marino is maybe the most exciting so far and that's kind of not what I was expecting?
posted by sldownard at 12:50 PM on May 11, 2017


I like the voice on San Marino's guy.
posted by JanetLand at 12:51 PM on May 11, 2017


He's grinning happily as he sings he's been hurt before and he can't take the pain again

oy
posted by infini at 12:51 PM on May 11, 2017 [2 favorites]


They're all converging into a bland transatlantic pop sound
posted by infini at 12:52 PM on May 11, 2017


And they didn't even bring a disco ball.
posted by zinon at 12:52 PM on May 11, 2017 [2 favorites]


I think I'm in love... who is this guy? I missed the country name
posted by infini at 12:53 PM on May 11, 2017


Croatia, My Friend.
posted by infini at 12:53 PM on May 11, 2017


Croatia, my personal favorite.
posted by zinon at 12:54 PM on May 11, 2017


I totally want to hang with Mr. Croatia.
posted by JanetLand at 12:54 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Croatia - I feel kind of torn between poppy English and deep Pavarotti gravitas, tbh.
posted by sldownard at 12:54 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Yep, he joins in the Cyprus guy in second running to Moldava in my personal rankings
posted by infini at 12:54 PM on May 11, 2017


Mmmm. Meatbun? With voice schizophrenia?
posted by uandt at 12:55 PM on May 11, 2017


I mean, I mock but I would absolutely buy this man a beer. All the beers he wants actually.
posted by sldownard at 12:55 PM on May 11, 2017


I have no idea what is going on here but it's exciting and waking me up
posted by infini at 12:56 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Sunflowers, my friiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndddddddddddddddd
posted by infini at 12:56 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Want to karaoke with this guy. He's fantastic
posted by uandt at 12:56 PM on May 11, 2017 [2 favorites]


A rainbow and flowers at the end? YES!
posted by JanetLand at 12:57 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Oh noes, crazy neighbours
posted by infini at 12:57 PM on May 11, 2017


It's adorable and sweet and ...well then.
posted by PearlRose at 12:57 PM on May 11, 2017


Norway: FINALLY AN ACT WHO KNOWS HOW TO PUT PROPS ON A STAGE.
posted by sldownard at 12:57 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Croatia (Jacques Houdek) was even better than I expected.
posted by zinon at 12:58 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Norwegian country and western with a nightmare flashbulb on elm street?
posted by infini at 12:58 PM on May 11, 2017


Okay, I still appreciate that there are things on stage and people in masks but this is like Secret Ed Sheeran.
posted by sldownard at 12:59 PM on May 11, 2017


I'm jamming with the Illuminati! Something about hearing voices...
posted by uandt at 1:00 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


*scratching my head in Helsinki, giving the side eye*
posted by infini at 1:00 PM on May 11, 2017


otoh, mr. potato nods in agreement to uandt's comment
posted by infini at 1:01 PM on May 11, 2017


Tinkerbelle?
posted by infini at 1:01 PM on May 11, 2017


More like Big Bird.
posted by JanetLand at 1:02 PM on May 11, 2017 [2 favorites]


Switzerland, you better descend those stairs at some point and have some fire or something or I'm going to start saying uncomplimentary things about the nude lip gloss.
posted by sldownard at 1:02 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Norway's was hella catchy and cheesy and a good spectacle.

Switzerland is channeling Belle via the 80's with her look, as far as I can tell.
posted by PearlRose at 1:03 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Is it the nude gloss causing that rather dark shadow needing threading or bleaching on the upper lip?
posted by infini at 1:03 PM on May 11, 2017


JanetLand LOL
posted by infini at 1:04 PM on May 11, 2017


She descendeth
posted by infini at 1:04 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Switzerland has nice shoes at least.. and the big Bird dress really matches the pink piano
posted by uandt at 1:05 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


San Marino is winning extra points with me for their Green Room interview.
posted by sldownard at 1:06 PM on May 11, 2017


Well Switzerland's performer is Timebelle...
posted by zinon at 1:07 PM on May 11, 2017


Whaaaaaaaaaaaa?
posted by infini at 1:09 PM on May 11, 2017


Now this is the eurovision I've come to love and expect
posted by infini at 1:09 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Hydrocopter! Yeah! One of my fav vehicles! Hydrocopter fans unite!
posted by uandt at 1:10 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


So, what are teh politics of Belarus in Ukraine?
posted by infini at 1:10 PM on May 11, 2017


Belarus looks a bit like somebody was studying 60s flower children and got things somewhat wrong.
posted by JanetLand at 1:10 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


That guitar is kinda beautiful. Thank you for not letting us down, Belarus.
posted by PearlRose at 1:11 PM on May 11, 2017


Way to go Belarus. Most excellent
posted by zinon at 1:12 PM on May 11, 2017


So now one of the snake people?
posted by uandt at 1:12 PM on May 11, 2017


Very beautiful youth. Like better than Australia.
posted by infini at 1:13 PM on May 11, 2017


The snake child can smiiice
posted by uandt at 1:13 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Bulgaria: dramatic backlighting, good hair - we have it all!

Actually, I kind of like this kid. If he makes it through to the finals, I will steal the last of the home-distilled rakia that's in the fridge at work from our Bulgarian coworker who went home, and drink it Saturday during his performance.
posted by sldownard at 1:14 PM on May 11, 2017


spoiler: home-distilled rakia is not to be trifled with.
posted by sldownard at 1:14 PM on May 11, 2017


Noting the thunderstorm effect there.
posted by infini at 1:15 PM on May 11, 2017


I came into the last one at a super-weird camera angle. Like ceiling-down, swoop, weird.

He was OK, but I like things a bit more upbeat.
posted by PearlRose at 1:17 PM on May 11, 2017


LIKE>
posted by infini at 1:17 PM on May 11, 2017


Want that outfit.
posted by infini at 1:17 PM on May 11, 2017


I feel like Lithuania will kick my ass if I say anything less than positive, but that split skirt thing ... no, girl.
posted by sldownard at 1:19 PM on May 11, 2017


It's like that rpdr episode where all the queens wore kimonos. With bad lipsync for you life
posted by uandt at 1:19 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Alright. At least it's not see through. I think it's the lipstick. Its my go to colour.
posted by infini at 1:19 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Estonia's Verona has been ear worming me all week. Hope this finally makes it go away.
posted by zinon at 1:20 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


We hope they don't make it to the finals because it would be too humiliating to be upstaged by all our neighbours again.
posted by infini at 1:20 PM on May 11, 2017


Estonia, "nasal" is not a key.
posted by sldownard at 1:21 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


I suspect she may not be aware of the language in which she's singing
posted by infini at 1:21 PM on May 11, 2017


infini, tell me about it. After OG3NE this evening, I'm already prepared for Germany to World Cup us again, and I haven't even seen their song yet.
posted by sldownard at 1:22 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Estonia is a bit like shitty modern talking. So quite ok
posted by uandt at 1:23 PM on May 11, 2017


Welp at least we have Lordi to reminisce about fondly at this point in the evening, with that bottle and all
posted by infini at 1:23 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Only one act left. :(
posted by JanetLand at 1:24 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


JanetLand, but then we have the final! And, I take it all back about Greece, bring back the kiddie pools. More kiddie pools please.
posted by sldownard at 1:25 PM on May 11, 2017


Oh ya, the new Europe
posted by infini at 1:25 PM on May 11, 2017


Oh dear, he's setting off mr potato's 'dar
posted by infini at 1:25 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Oh, Israel is doing the Mans thing, winking into the camera. And there are backup dancers with inexplicable streamers on their pants.
posted by sldownard at 1:26 PM on May 11, 2017


That is one very pretty man.
posted by PearlRose at 1:26 PM on May 11, 2017


Israel is like Sweden only with no sleeves.
posted by JanetLand at 1:26 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Armenian 6 arms things you mean
posted by infini at 1:27 PM on May 11, 2017


There is nothing inexplicable about streaming pants
posted by uandt at 1:28 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


You want lights? fireworks? special effects? the earth to move? tell me
posted by infini at 1:28 PM on May 11, 2017


Are y'all voting?
posted by infini at 1:29 PM on May 11, 2017


I would if I could.
posted by PearlRose at 1:31 PM on May 11, 2017


I love verka
posted by infini at 1:36 PM on May 11, 2017


While nothing much is happening I want to thank everyone in this thread. You're fantastic. I think the yodeling song might be on my end of the world playlist now
posted by uandt at 1:36 PM on May 11, 2017 [4 favorites]


Yes, agreed! It has been great fun snarking on entries with you all for the past couple of hours.
posted by PearlRose at 1:40 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


crazy finns
posted by infini at 1:40 PM on May 11, 2017


I'm not going anywhere till I see who gets knocked out
posted by infini at 1:41 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Sorry I went radio silent, I had to compile notes and submit my 40 votes. (EBU, if you wanted me to only vote 20 times, you should have made sure I couldn't get a landline for €1. I only use it twice a year but I make it count. Literally.)

My votes: Serbia, Macedonia, Romania, Romania, Netherlands (I have to), Denmark, Ireland, San Marino, Croatia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Israel. Of those, I don't know which at-least-two won't make it through, but at least that's who I put my €0,45 per vote on.
posted by sldownard at 1:48 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Interstitial act: Look, either commit to everyone in red socks, or no one in red socks. There is no "some" when it comes to red socks.
posted by sldownard at 1:50 PM on May 11, 2017


LOL was thinking same about red tshirts
posted by infini at 1:51 PM on May 11, 2017


Coworker: Why are there demon children dancing on your screen?
posted by JanetLand at 1:52 PM on May 11, 2017 [3 favorites]


OH HOLY SHIT A GREEN ROOM PROPOSALLLLLLLLL
posted by sldownard at 1:54 PM on May 11, 2017


awwwwwwwwwwwwwww
posted by infini at 1:54 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Fuuuk
posted by uandt at 1:54 PM on May 11, 2017


so she's gotta put that ring on herself?
posted by infini at 1:55 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Pretty sweet
posted by JanetLand at 1:55 PM on May 11, 2017


I do!!
posted by infini at 1:56 PM on May 11, 2017


nah, nobody can top that now, aleksandr
posted by infini at 1:56 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


So how does Germany get into the finals without doing a semifinal?
posted by infini at 1:58 PM on May 11, 2017


Previews: Oh, we are totally getting our butts kicked by Germany on Saturday.

infini, the Big Five (those who contribute the most to the EBU) get a bye into the final. Spain, France, Germany, UK, and Italy.
posted by sldownard at 2:00 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


The "Big Five" countries that are responsible for funding most of the event get an automatic bye to the finals, along with the host country.
posted by PearlRose at 2:00 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Well, we first met and got married on the day off Eurovision finals so I kind of see Eurovision as our wedding day
posted by uandt at 2:00 PM on May 11, 2017 [3 favorites]


PearlRose, jinx!
posted by sldownard at 2:01 PM on May 11, 2017


Thanks, sldownard. I can never remember the five countries.
posted by PearlRose at 2:01 PM on May 11, 2017


Why are the hosts in a giant half egg thing? Clearly they stole it from one of the acts.
posted by sldownard at 2:04 PM on May 11, 2017


Drumroll, please!
posted by PearlRose at 2:04 PM on May 11, 2017


Thank you for that explanation sldownard and PearlRose

and now, the results!
posted by infini at 2:04 PM on May 11, 2017


(I think it's supposed to be a bead. From the necklace-thingy in the logo.)
posted by PearlRose at 2:05 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Bulgaria's in the final! Crap, that means I have to drink like 300ml of rakia!
posted by sldownard at 2:05 PM on May 11, 2017


LOL
posted by infini at 2:06 PM on May 11, 2017


Yay Hungary!
posted by uandt at 2:06 PM on May 11, 2017


Croatia AND Hungary, most excellent
posted by infini at 2:06 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Croatia is in. I am content.
posted by JanetLand at 2:07 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Netherlands! Bijna het laatste! PHEW
posted by sldownard at 2:09 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Oh noes, voices in my head must be killed now
posted by infini at 2:09 PM on May 11, 2017


And streaming pants guy + Doom yoddlers + Illuminati and well Holland!
posted by uandt at 2:09 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


srsly no?
posted by infini at 2:09 PM on May 11, 2017


I have a client meeting in 9 hours

oh yuck Austria
posted by infini at 2:10 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Your finalists are:
Bulgaria
Belarus
Croatia
Hungary
Denmark
Israel
Romania (!!!)
Norway
The Netherlands
Austria
posted by PearlRose at 2:10 PM on May 11, 2017


At least she got an engagement ring out of it ;p
posted by infini at 2:11 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Austria? Really??? On my notes, for Austria, I literally had "NOPE unless things are very dire."
posted by sldownard at 2:11 PM on May 11, 2017


Moldava
posted by infini at 2:11 PM on May 11, 2017


Thank you everyone for a lovely evening. Hope to meet you on saturday
posted by infini at 2:12 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


As much as I love Romanian yodelers, Moldova has my heart this year.
posted by PearlRose at 2:13 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


6 of my 8 top picks made it. We'll miss you Ireland. Switzerland not so much.
posted by zinon at 2:14 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


Yes, thanks everyone for a lovely watchalong this evening! See you Saturday!
posted by sldownard at 2:18 PM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]


It feels like everyone's productions are so simple and boring this evening. Where are the hamster wheels?

I felt that a lot so far this week. It's like everyone's budgets were cut - there's a ton of "singer stands center stage with lots of moving video projections behind."

Romania, with the yodeling - man, I'm SO happy that's in the final, cuz I cannot WAIT to see my friends' reactions.

Croatia, with the multiple personality duet - wow. Just.... wow. Not the good kind of wow.

I really like Hungary's song. I have no damn idea what it's about (will have to go google a translation) - but I really like his voice, I like the ethnic/folk feel with the mix of modern rap style.

Netherlands - I mean, that's the best channelling of Wilson Phillips I've ever seen. It's practically a cover of "Hold On." Can't say I like the song at all but I do appreciate their singing - they sound great.

I didn't spend a lot of time picking favorites, but it feels like the songs I liked most tonight all got through to the finals, so I'm pleased.
posted by dnash at 9:00 PM on May 11, 2017


I haven't been able to watch the semis, but I'll be here on Saturday for sure!

The biggest Eurovision story out of Sweden right now surrounds the Verka Serduchka "being stalked" interlude, which used Astrid Lindgren's "Karlsson on the Roof" characters without permission. The company that holds her copyrights is not amused, apparently... (Google Translated story from Expressen here: "Karlsson on the roof theft in Eurovision can be expensive for the organizers.)
posted by gemmy at 9:31 PM on May 11, 2017


I really like Hungary's song. I have no damn idea what it's about (will have to go google a translation) - but I really like his voice, I like the ethnic/folk feel with the mix of modern rap style.

It's about the persecution of the Roma people and it rules! It needs to win!
posted by capricorn at 1:46 PM on May 12, 2017 [1 favorite]


Ah, thank you. that sheds light on the woman dancer
posted by infini at 1:49 PM on May 12, 2017


Just finished watching. We got tired and fast forwarded through some of the filler. Who got engaged?
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 8:52 PM on May 13, 2017


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