Eurovision Song Contest 2011: Semifinal 1

Woohoo! the first semifinal of the Eurovision song contest 2011 was yesterday and now its time to talk about it: This year i followed the semifinal on Eurovision.tv and it was perfect. I thought i was going to hate the hosts but im just going to say I LOVED ANKE!!! she was one of the best things of the night! i also loved her in the dress rehearsals singing the songs that gets into the final. The stage looked amazing, the heartbeat is lovely and the greenroom is fabulous, well done Germany. Let my review begin!:

01.Poland: Magdalena Tul - Jestem
I was very very excited and it started, Magdalena looked beautiful, to me the choreography was pretty bad, her stage presence was boring and her vocals in the last part were bad, too much scream, im sorry but i didnt like it.

02.Norway: Stella Mwangi - Haba haba

Stella has a beautiful energy with her and when the song started and i watched the audience there going crazy with it, i honestly started to dance here, i know her vocals were not good but i didnt care cause its was a good performance, the camera loves her and the public too, i will miss haba haba in the final.

03.Albania: Aurela Gace - Feel the passion
She is an AMAZING artists and person, i loved her in all the interviews i watched and she has so much passion, i always said that the song was a bit difficult to get and i started to like it more after a lot of time listening, to me the problem was that the song was not good enough but also her look, she looked scary and that didnt help, the last note wasnt perfect and when the performance finished i knew she wasnt going to qualify. Its kinda sad, but its wasnt a good performance.

04.Armenia: Emmy - Boom boom
Well , the comments before the semifinal were that she sang horrible in the Juries rehearsal so i was expecting the worse for this but i also thought that it was a finalist because its Armenia, what can i say about this? i never liked Emmy, the song was one of the worse of this year but as you might know, when i watched the rehearsal i liked the performance, well yesterday the whole show, her vocals, her dance moves were bad. I think she wasnt there, it was so so bad, im very happy that this shhh didnt get into the final.

05.Turkey: Yüksek Sadakat - Live it up
I never liked it and yesterday the performance was boring, their clothes were the most horrible thing i've seen this year, and thats all, TRT made a big mistake with this old fashioned band and i think this was a huge lesson for them, we all know how patriotic are the Turkish fans and i know this is a drama for them and that all the songs that are in the final are horrible and this is the worse eurovision ever for them but who cares, im happy that this didnt took a place that a good song and performance deserved.

06.Serbia: Nina - Caroban

Ninaaaa, i loved it, great performance, fantastic song and i was sooo happy when Anke said Serbia was the 1st finalist! BRAVO NINA!!

07.Russia: Alexej Vorobjov - Get you

As i always said this is love or hate thing, with the rehearsals i totally loved it but yesterday it wasnt that good, i totally hated the " do you feel my heart beat europe" and all those screams he shout, his vocal performance was poor and very shaky at the begining , he also looked very nervous and cocky, I dont think this can win, sorry Alex.

08.Switzerland: Anna Rossinelli - In love for a while

Yaaaaay, i was worried about their chances, but this performance was lovely and magical, you guys cant imagine how happy i was when the called Switzerland as one of the finalists. She really deserve it and her happiness in that moment made my day. Thanks to everybody who voted for her and all i can say is BRAVO ANNA!, BRAVO SWITZERLAND!

09.Georgia: Eldrine - One more day
You all know i dont like this song but yesterday its wasnt bad, great vocals, good stage presence and a great energy, they did a good job on the stage, and they are a great finalists.

10.Finland: Paradise Oskar - Da da dam

AMAZING! there is no other word to describe it, he is so cute and the performance was great, a round of applause for Axel and Finland!

11.Malta: Glen Vella - One life
He gave us his heart on that performance, i really loved it and i want to see him back in Eurovision with a better song cause he is a great artist, good job Glen!

12.San Marino: Senit - Stand by
I love her, she was one of the nicest artist this year but i think she was out of tune in the song, i wish her all the best and as she said i want San Marino to still trying.

13.Croatia: Daria - Celebrate
To me the performance was nice but it wasnt enough to get in the final, the stage performance and the were were maybe too 2001 and not 2011, but i liked it.

14.Iceland: Sjonni's friends - Coming home

For the 3rd year in a row Iceland was called last. This year was harder cause there were Turkey, Armenia and some other countries, but as i said this song was the right one to be on the final. They got an amazing spot on the final and i wish them all the best on saturday.

15.Hungary: Kati Wolf - What about my dreams?

Great song with an ok performance to me her vocals were a bit off in some parts but overall were good, i dont like her hairdo, the dress and that huge ring, but im very happy for Hungary cause they are working hard, and they deserve their spot in the final.

16.Portugal: Homens Da Luta - A luta e alegria
Well, this wasnt as bad as i imagine, they are fun and i didnt hate it, but thats all i can say, and other thing i can say its that i loved their press conference.

17.Lithuania: Evelina Sasenko - C'est ma vie
I dont like this song, too boring for me but i liked the performance, she has a strong stage presence, she looked beautiful and her vocals were great as always, I think the juries saved her and she should be happy and she has to enjoy the final.

18.Azerbaijan: Eldar & Nigar - Running scared
I love it, this looked fantastic on tv, their vocal were not perfect but i think Nigar can do it better and i hope she can do it on the final, the performance for me was great and i think they can finish in the top 5. I loved the "Golden shower" pyro at the last part of the song, it was like WOW SO BEAUTIFUL, i also have to say that Eldar is really cute, and i really thing they will do very well on the final.

19.Greece: Loukas Yiorkas feat. Stereo Mike
I dont have anything against Stereo Mike but the rap ruins this song. Loukas was great, his vocals were so powerful and i think thats why they get into the final.

The moment of the resulst was fabulous and i loved Anke, like for real, she is the best host ever.


Backstage


Press conference with the winners


My top 10 of the semifinal:
10.Russia
9.Georgia
8.Greece
7.Norway
6.Hungary
5.Iceland
4.Azerbaijan
3.Serbia
2.Switzerland
1.Finland

Now im a bit nervous with the 2nd semifinal but im very ready for it.

Eurovision 2011: 2nd Rehearsals - Semifinal 1 & 2

Another day of rehearsals finished and tomorrow we will watch the las 5 shows we havent seen yet, but now lets watch the videos of todays rehearsals:

14.Iceland



15.Hungary


Her vocals were much better in this rehearsal, good job Kati.

16.Portugal


Well today i watched their press conference and some interview and they are so funny, but i cant see this on the final.

17.Lithuania



18.Azerbaijan


I like them, Eldar is very cute and they look amazing, Nigar vocals were a bit shaky today but im sure they will get a good position on the final.

19.Greece


Loukas is amazing but Stereo Mike sucked in the rehearsal today, his vocal were very bad, but this is going to the final no matter what happen on the stage.

Semifinal 2

01.Bosnia & Herzegovina


What can i say? Its a perfect performance, they enjoyed and i really love it, Bravo Dino!

02.Austria


The best female voice this year and the best ballad, i wish them all the best and hopefully they wil be on the final.

03.The Netherlands


I like it, the rehearsal of today was much better than the 1st one but i dont like what the lead singer is wearing, take off those clothes.

04.Belgium



05.Slovakia


They look beautiful but its so boring. They should go to Miss Slovakia.

06.Ukraine


I miss Jamala :'(

07.Moldova

Fun, good energy, fantastic stage performance, this is in the final.

2 rankings today:

Semifinal 1

6.Lithuania

5.Portugal

4.Greece

3.Iceland

2.Hungary

1.Azerbaijan

Semifinal 2

7.Slovakia

6.Belgium

5.Ukraine

4.The Netherlands

3.Moldova

2.Austria

1.Bosnia & Herzegovina

Eurovision 2011: Semifinal 1 Rehearsals (2nd day)

The second day of rehearsals finished and we have seen all the performances from the semifinal 1, lets comment:

11.Malta


I love him, he is so sweet and such an amazing singer, i like the performance, the choreography looks better, i think everything is good but the only problem is the song, i wish him all the best, but i dont think this will go to final. 3/5

12.San Marino

This was a very good and solid performance, her vocals were great, she has a fantastic team, i would love to see her in the final, i really liked it. 4/5

13.Croatia


I like the song but i think this show its a mess, it looks weird, and the 3 dresses are horrible, im not sure about this performance maybe next time will be better but right now i dont like it. 2/5

14.Iceland


This is a beautiful song to sing along with friends, i think they did a nice a show and they chances to get into the final. 3.5/5

15.Hungary


She is one of the favorites and everybody was waiting to watch her performance, i think her vocals were good enough but that dress is ugly and i dont like the choreography of the dancers, i think she can get in the final but Hungary is not going to win, i think she will end in 15 or 18 place. 3.5/5

16.Portugal


I kinda like this song even if its a joke but the performance is not good for me, the only good thing of the rehearsals was their vocals cause they were much better than in the FDC. 3/5

17.Lithuania


She looked great on that dress, her vocals were very good as always but the sign lenguage is not good in that performance and the song still being boring. 2.5/5

18.Azerbaijan


Im sure we all were waiting for stairs, led light dresses, dancers running and a lot of things for this performance but they keep it simple and i really love it, the stage looked amazing, their vocals werent perfect but i think they can be in the top 10 of the final. 4/5

19.Greece


Im very impressed with Loucas but the rap and Stereo Mike make me hate the performance, Loucas alone would be a top 5 but this is a top 15. 3/5

My Ranking before the rehearsals:
9.Lithuania
8.Portugal
7.Greece
6.Malta
5.San Marino
4.Croatia
3.Iceland
2.Hungary
1.Azerbaijan

My Ranking with the rehearsals

9.Croatia

8.Lithuania

7.Portugal

6.Greece

5.Malta

4.Hungary

3.Iceland

2.San Marino

1.Azerbaijan

Iceland 2011: Coming home official video

Nice cute song, but Iceland its not going to be in my favorites after 2008. 2009, 2010 being on my top 3 :( , i hope next year they send something better.

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011 - The Final

Last saturday was the Final on Iceland, 7 songs and a tribute, but was the right choice?

The Finalists

Haraldur Reynisson - Ef ég hefði vængi



Matthías Matthíasson & Erla Björg Káradóttir - Eldgos


Jógvan Hansen - Ég lofa


The Top 2
2.Magni Ásgeirsson - Ég trúi á betra líf

 
The Winners
Sigurjón's friends - Aftur heim

Well this song wasnt my favorite, i think its a bit boring but i respect the reason the icelandic people voted for it and im sure they will be very proud of them in Eurovision. I dont know if this will be on the final, i dont know if it can win, i really wish them good luck and all the best in Germany.
 
Now its time to my winners:

Erna Hrönn Ólafsdóttir – Ástin mín eina

She has one of the most beautiful smile i've ever seen, she is so sweet and nice, im very proud of her, she gave us an AMAZING performance, perfect vocals, magical stage presence and she is so charismatic, all i can say is that she deserve a STANDING OVATION! Bravo Erna!!

Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir - Nótt

I think this was the best song for Iceland this year, i have idea why she didnt get in the top 2, but i really thing that everything happen for a reason, her award was the support and love of all the people around the world who wanted her to win, all i can say is that she is GREAT, this song is going to be one of my favorites of this year, her performance was absolutely stunning, a round of applause for Yohanna and i really hope to see her on Eurovision again.

Iceland was on my top 3 since 2008, i love This is my life, Is it true and Je ne sais quoi, unfortunately i guess this year Iceland is not going to be on my Favorites, but i wish them Good luck.

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011 - Semifinal 3

A semifinal with a touch of sadness last week the singer and composer Sigurjón Brink died, he was set to compite on this semifinal, his song was performed by his friends and gets into the final, and now is one of the favorites.

The Eliminated songs

Buff - Sáluhjálp

Georg Alexander - Morgunsól

The Finalists

Magni Ásgeirsson - Ég trúi á betra líf

Sigurjón's friends - Aftur heim

Jógvan Hansen - Ég lofa



RIP Sigurjón Brink

His good song from last year



Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011 - Semifinal 3 - The Songs

Click HERE to listen the 5 songs from the 3rd semifinal of the Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011.

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011 - Semifinal 2

Today was the 2nd semifinal in Iceland, Yohanna the one that finished 2nd in Moscow in 2009 is back wih a beautiful song and obviously she gets into the final.

I love her, she is so talented, perfect vocals, magical stage presence and a very good song, im so happy cause she is in the final, and i think we will see her in Düsseldorf.

This is the other song that gets into the final:

I have to say that i like the first part but when the women apears its like too much, the music, her vocals,
his vocals, then the woman screaming wtf is this? it makes me want to break the computer. im not sure but i hate it.

The eliminated songs

The Finalists

Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir - Nótt

Matthías Matthíasson & Erla Björg Káradóttir - Eldgos

Eliminated

Kristján Gíslason & Íslenzka sveitin - Þessi þrá

Rakel Mjöll Leifsdóttir - Beint á ská

Bryndís Ásmundsdóttir - Segðu mér

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011 - Semifinal 2 - The Songs

Click HERE to listen the 5 songs from the 2nd Semifinal of the Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011.
Yohanna is competing in this semifinal her song is called "Nótt"

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011 - Semifinal 1

Today was the 1st semifinal in Iceland, 5 songs, 2 finalists and my favorite!!

Yes the lovely Erna Hrönn participated in this semifinal with a beautiful song and her performance was amazing

And she get into the final, YAYYY!

I also liked Pétur but he didnt get in the final :(

The other finalist was this one:


and the other 2 songs eliminated are:

The Finalists

Erna Hrönn Ólafsdóttir – Ástin mín eina

Haraldur Reynisson – Ef ég hefði vængi

Eliminated

Pétur Örn Guðmundsson- Elísabet

Hanna Guðný Hitchon – Huldumey

Böddi og JJ Soul Band – Lagið þitt

Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011 - 1 Semifinal songs

Click HERE to listen the 5 songs from the 1st semifinal of the Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011
I will comment the songs later..