Eurovision

tw · 05-27-2005, 03:00 AM

I never thought I would like it. But Radio Japan played Japanese Hip Hop. It was good.

On the heels of an Orange Revolution, Ukraine recently hosted the 50th Eurovison Contest. You know at least one previous winner. The song was Waterloo sung by Abba.

As singers sing, people throughout Europe call to vote their favorites. One restriction. Voters cannot vote for a song from the country they are calling from.

Take an hour. There is no shortage of excellent voices. But not every song is championship material. Most are worthy. Remember. This is radio. Ken Bruce is BBC's Radio Two, old, white haired commentator who is not politically correct - my favorite people. Therefore we get to see on the words of Ken Bruce what actually is on stage. Begins with a song from last years Ukrainian winner. Nice song.

The Eurovision Song Contest with Ken Bruce

Under BBC2, click on the link entitled "Listen Again".

The Economist recently summarized a study of how politics may play into the voting. Some countries are more likely to sponsor winners due to Euro-bias. UK is typically well received. France does not do well. Malta was a favorite for me. However that type of music is said to not win in Eurovision. I also liked Sweden's song. Again, judges did not agree.

I believe RealAudio must be on your computer for this to work. Another link that may replay this Eurovison Radio show (even via a modem):
Eurovision from BBC Radio 2
But unfortunately, this link may be into its last days. I believe Medialink will then charge to replay Eurovision 2005.

Catwoman · 05-27-2005, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tw

UK is typically well received

I don't know if that's true... we got 10 points this year I think. But then our song was shite. I can never understand the notion of 'let's put the worst act we have in the country onto eurovision, that'll do the trick' /brisk self-satisfied slapping of hands/ only to complain when Eastern Europe votes for itself and we only get a pity vote from Ireland.

tw · 05-20-2006, 01:56 AM

At 8 PM (UK time), BBC Radio One will stream Eurovision 2006. From 37 nations, the finalist were selected Friday. One entrant that has created the greatest buzz is Finland's Lordi. Best that you see them yourself to appreciate why.

The initial 37 entrants are listed at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/eurovisi...ts/index.shtml

Finalists for Saturday include Russia, FYR Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Lithuania, Finland, Ukraine, Ireland, Sweden, Turkey, and Armenia.
Try Eurovision 2006 for more information from Radio One.

Hagar · 05-20-2006, 02:03 AM

I never "got" Eurovision. Then I went to Norway. Then it all made sense.

Cyclefrance · 05-20-2006, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catwoman

I don't know if that's true... we got 10 points this year I think. But then our song was shite. I can never understand the notion of 'let's put the worst act we have in the country onto eurovision, that'll do the trick' /brisk self-satisfied slapping of hands/ only to complain when Eastern Europe votes for itself and we only get a pity vote from Ireland.

1,000 posts Catwoman! Congrats!

But about the Eurovision Song Contest. For me it's always been about watching something I thought would be good and then at the end wondering why I had. There was a time when I would watch it each year in the hope that it would get better - I never took on board it wouldn't. Afraid it ambles past now without much attention here in the UK, banished to the edge of BBC3 on TV. Abba were to my mind the only memorable event in all the years it's been on, and I remember the days when Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson sang for the UK!

tw · 05-20-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyclefrance

. There was a time when I would watch it each year in the hope that it would get better - I never took on board it wouldn't. Afraid it ambles past now without much attention here in the UK, banished to the edge of BBC3 on TV. Abba were to my mind the only memorable event in all the years ...

But this Finland group called Lordi seems to have so much attention. They don't even go into public 'out of costume' - or so it was reported.

But then how would we know what they look like?

JayMcGee · 05-20-2006, 06:14 PM

well, Finns won......

TBH, I only watch for Terry's commentary........ this years show was 'amazing'...

lumberjim · 05-20-2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclefrance

1,000 posts Catwoman! Congrats!

PSST! dude, that was last year. i think she buggered off.

tw · 05-20-2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayMcGee

well, Finns won......

Somebody told me the final score before I got to watch the game.

Cyclefrance · 05-21-2006, 07:23 AM

Lordi, Lordi, Lordi...... maybe I was wrong about Eurovision....!

xoxoxoBruce · 05-21-2006, 03:55 PM

Elspode · 05-21-2006, 09:02 PM

Makes Kiss look sort of conservative by comparison.

Hagar · 05-21-2006, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hagar

I never "got" Eurovision. Then I went to Norway. Then it all made sense.

I take it all back. I still don't "get" Eurovision.

Ibby · 05-22-2006, 12:27 PM

I can't decide if that's badass or pathetic...

mrnoodle · 05-22-2006, 01:56 PM

Lordi. lol

kind of badass, but leaning ever so slightly pathetic.

I want to name a band "lol"

05-27-2005, 03:00 AM	#1
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	Eurovision I never thought I would like it. But Radio Japan played Japanese Hip Hop. It was good. On the heels of an Orange Revolution, Ukraine recently hosted the 50th Eurovison Contest. You know at least one previous winner. The song was Waterloo sung by Abba. As singers sing, people throughout Europe call to vote their favorites. One restriction. Voters cannot vote for a song from the country they are calling from. Take an hour. There is no shortage of excellent voices. But not every song is championship material. Most are worthy. Remember. This is radio. Ken Bruce is BBC's Radio Two, old, white haired commentator who is not politically correct - my favorite people. Therefore we get to see on the words of Ken Bruce what actually is on stage. Begins with a song from last years Ukrainian winner. Nice song. The Eurovision Song Contest with Ken Bruce Under BBC2, click on the link entitled "Listen Again". The Economist recently summarized a study of how politics may play into the voting. Some countries are more likely to sponsor winners due to Euro-bias. UK is typically well received. France does not do well. Malta was a favorite for me. However that type of music is said to not win in Eurovision. I also liked Sweden's song. Again, judges did not agree. I believe RealAudio must be on your computer for this to work. Another link that may replay this Eurovison Radio show (even via a modem): Eurovision from BBC Radio 2 But unfortunately, this link may be into its last days. I believe Medialink will then charge to replay Eurovision 2005. Last edited by tw; 05-27-2005 at 04:50 PM. Reason: A 2nd link added.

05-20-2006, 06:14 PM	#7
JayMcGee Cardigan-wearing man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Much Binding In The Marsh Posts: 1,082	well, Finns won...... TBH, I only watch for Terry's commentary........ this years show was 'amazing'... __________________ I like wearing cardigans...... my current favourite is an orange cable-knit with real leatherette buttons.

05-21-2006, 07:23 AM	#10
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	Lordi, Lordi, Lordi...... maybe I was wrong about Eurovision....! __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

05-21-2006, 03:55 PM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	__________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 04-07-2007 at 05:53 PM.

05-21-2006, 09:02 PM	#12
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Makes Kiss look sort of conservative by comparison. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

05-20-2006, 01:56 AM	#3
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	At 8 PM (UK time), BBC Radio One will stream Eurovision 2006. From 37 nations, the finalist were selected Friday. One entrant that has created the greatest buzz is Finland's Lordi. Best that you see them yourself to appreciate why. The initial 37 entrants are listed at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/eurovisi...ts/index.shtml Finalists for Saturday include Russia, FYR Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Lithuania, Finland, Ukraine, Ireland, Sweden, Turkey, and Armenia. Try Eurovision 2006 for more information from Radio One.

05-20-2006, 02:03 AM	#4
Hagar Master of the Domain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 220	I never "got" Eurovision. Then I went to Norway. Then it all made sense.

05-22-2006, 12:27 PM	#14
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	I can't decide if that's badass or pathetic... __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

05-22-2006, 01:56 PM	#15
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	Lordi. lol kind of badass, but leaning ever so slightly pathetic. I want to name a band "lol" __________________ Sìn a nall na cuaranan sin. -- Cha mhór is fheairrde thu iad, tha iad coltach ri cat air a dhathadh

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