Blogs by Jasmin B | Eurovision.TV

Three songs and a Swedish semi

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:46:40 +0100

ME: It’s Saturday again? YOU: Yes…it tends to come around every seven days or so. ME: Very funny. Did you know sarcasm is the lowest form of humour? I think you… YOU: Just get on with the darn post, woman! Alright. You didn’t have to be so rude. Anyway, it is Saturday again, ...

Selection Season Day 3: Malta/MGP/Melodifestivalen

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:31:48 +0100

READ SELECTION SEASON DAY 2 HERE: http://eurovisionbyjaz.wordpress.com/2012/01/28/selection-season-day-2-la-la-loving-the-art-and-allocation-draw/ Every year, during national final months, there’s one Saturday night that can only be described as crazy, for all the action it brings. Although ...

My top 10...best runners-up!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:04:59 +0100

We are, of course, in national final mode at the moment, but there are still lulls in the action which mean I have nothing to talk about. This current lull is thanks to Belarus, who decided to change the date of their selection for the second time last week (as of my writing it’s now February ...

Selection Season Day 1: Soluna & the songs so far

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:58:47 +0100

Extra, extra, read all about it – HOT OFF THE PRESS! Denmark chooses Soluna Samay for Baku! What’s that? Denmark chose on Saturday, and it’s now Wednesday? Alright… Extra, extra, read all about it – from the paper that accidentally fell off the press during the printing process. You ...

Denmark ends where Norway begins...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:54:46 +0100

This weekend there may only be one country choosing their entry for Baku, but that single selection is the spark for a very long string of finals that will take us through to March, when Sweden will try to be the last to pick, only to have their thunder stolen at the last minute by a country whose ...

In focus: Denmark

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:43:42 +0100

It’s been a while (in Eurovision time) since Albania became the most recent country to make their 2012 entry official – but don’t lose hope! We are nearing the next national final, and after that the season is in full swing, with February looking as Frantic as usual. The aforementioned ...

Eurovision 2012: by the numbers!

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:46:31 +0100

• 1 controversy surrounding the construction of the venue: I’d say that there should have been a tad more planning put into this project so that nobody had to knock on the doors of a bunch of Azerbaijanis and say ‘I’m terribly sorry to interrupt your breakfast/lunch/dinner/grandmother’s ...

Albania in the ESC...then and now!

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:45:30 +0100

If you are participating in the Albanian selection for Baku 2012, I would like to say two things to you. Firstly, wowsers! Someone possibly famous is reading my blog! Can I have your autograph? Secondly (if you haven’t backed slowly away from your computer in case yours truly becomes any more ...

My top 10...Kate Ryan moments

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:21:10 +0100

Prior to 2004, what we saw at Eurovision was what we got, with just one show every year: the Grand Final. Since then, we’ve gone from one semi and a final to thrice the original amount with two semis deciding which songs make the cut. Naturally, with those semis came some heartbreak (and slight ...

Hits and Swisses in the first final for Baku

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:15:24 +0100

(From www.eurovisionbyjaz.wordpress.com with <3) Unbelievably, it’s that time again: the time for national selections to kick off for Eurovision! And you know what that means – besides a gazillion opportunities for me to come up with pun-tastic titles for posts á la the one above – it’s ...

My JESC 2011 wrapup!!!

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:04:58 +0100

Another year, another Junior Eurovision Song Contest over, and another shock victory. Anyone following me on Twitter last night (or anyone ON Twitter last night) would be aware of how flabbergasted the majority of fans were by Candy’s 5-point win over the Netherlands’ Rachel – Georgia’s ...

My JESC 2011 prediction special!!!

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:09:26 +0100

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Eurovision is only a few short hours away! I suppose the reason I can’t believe it is because it isn’t technically true – Junior Eurovision is this evening, and it’s more like 12 hours away. But you get the point. Anyway, the closeness of the event ...

My top 10 JESC songs of all time!!!

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:53:25 +0100

Welcome to a 100% frill-free post*. One list, ten songs, absolutely no justifications. Let’s go! * Technically, if you count my decision to count this top 10 down backwards, there is one measly flourish. Don’t pretend you don’t love suspense. #10. Prati Mi SMS by Bobi Andonov (FYR ...

JESC 2011 reviews: Part 2

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:01:26 +0100

FYR MACEDONIA Dorijan Dlaka/ Zhimi Ovoj Frak Sounds a bit like: Vesinniy Jazz by the Tolmachevy Twins (Russia 2006) The good: Is this not the best song title you’ve ever heard? I Swear By This Tailcoat – genius! In addition to reminding me of Russia’s ‘06 winner, this song makes ...

Junior Eurovision 2011 reviews: Part 1

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:40:05 +0100

I don’t think this warrants an introduction! 13 songs, 13 HILARIOUS (cough) reviews. Here’s part one: A to L!!! ARMENIA Dalita/ Welcome to Armenia Sounds a bit like: Malenkiy Prints by Katya Ryabova (Russia 2009) The good: Ah, Armenia. Or should that be, ah-menia? They are one ...

Album review: Dreamy Dima Bilan

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:24:18 +0200

ARTIST: Dima Bilan ALBUM: Mechtatel (2011) 1.Mechtateli 2.Changes 3.Zadyhayus 4.Ya Prosto Lyublyu Tebya 5.Rocket Man 6.On Hotel 7.Safety 8.Ya Sil’ney 9.Lovi Moi Tsetnie Sny 10.Po Param 11.Poka 12.Get Outta My Way 13.Zvezda 14.Slepaya Lubov 15.Ya Prosto Lyublyu ...

RAWWWWRRR! An OGAE, JESC and ESC monster post!

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:35:47 +0200

The Eurovision world is a very busy one, and so whenever one is occupied with other things (things they would rather not be occupied by…unimportant things like university assignments) and is out of the loop for a few days, there is a LOT of developments to wade through. Luckily, I am more than ...

My top 10 postcards of the last ten years!!!

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:07:02 +0200

I think the title says it all. Here’s one list with ten items on it. All you have to do is read away (and tell me what you think…) 1. 2007 – Helsinki, Finland Why they’re #1: I think the Finnish show is up there, not quite with, but only a fuchsia feather’s length behind, ...

The Eurovision Song Challenge revisited!!!

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:45:05 +0200

Hey ladies and gents! As you may or may not know, over at my official blog, the last few weeks have been taken up by a Eurovision Song Challenge. There's only 1 day left now, so I thought I'd give y'all a rundown on my picks for the last 19. For the runner-ups, videos, and explanations, ...

The Eurovision Song Challenge: Update!!!

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:16:20 +0200

Hello ladies and gents! If you read my previous post you'll know all about the ESC challenge I'm doing on my official blog at the moment. If you didn't, DO IT NOWWWW!!! Please??? Ha ha. Anyways, I haven't been able to post here every day, so I thought I'd just direct you over to ...

There's no challenge like a Eurovision challenge!

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:55:26 +0200

I like to think of myself as an original blogger, but sometimes I stumble across an idea that’s too good not to borrow (take, steal, whatever word in your thesaurus you prefer). Right here, right now, it’s a 20 Day Song Challenge – Eurovision-style! You may have taken part in a song challenge ...

The Eurovision Doppelgangers: Part Deux

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:25:57 +0200

Yes, they’re back, and looking more like each other than ever before…or less, depending on the quality of your vision/computer monitor. These are the Eurovision lookalikes who thought they’d escaped from being discovered in the first installment ...

Yeehaw! It's time for another news roundup!

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:41:08 +0200

Howdy pardners! It’s been a while since I’ve wrangled the stats of the 2011/2012 season into submission (by a while I of course mean a few weeks – a lot can happen in a short time here in Eurovision-land). So here they are, not exactly hot off the press, but hopefully still warm enough for ...

EBJ's Top 10...JESC songs for ESC

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:28:40 +0200

A while ago I compiled a Top 10 list of the Eurovision songs that most belonged in the contest’s younger sibling, Junior Eurovision (read it or relive it right here: http://eurovisionbyjaz.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/an-ebj-top-ten-esc-to-jesc/ ). With the latter’s 2011 edition fast approaching, I ...

The winner takes it all...but then what???

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:14:11 +0200

Here’s a few questions for you: do you keep up to date with the careers of any Eurovision winners? Are you still listening to their music? Have you become enough of a fan to like them on Facebook? Or have you forgotten all about them (shame on you)? My answers vary, so I decided to do a little ...

What to expect from JESC and ESC!!!

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:15:20 +0200

‘Tis the season to be keeping up to date with every last Eurovision-related development! You may not think there’s much happening at the moment, but planning the ESC is pretty close to being a year-round job – and don’t forget the fact that we’re not too far away from December, when the ...

My top 10...hosts of the last decade

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:25:56 +0200

1. 2007 in Helsinki, Finland: Jaana Pelkonen & Mikko Leppilampi I’m pretty sure these two wrote Hosting Eurovision In A Genuinely Comedic, Enthusiastic, Engaging and Professional Way Without Making The Home Viewers Want To Thrust Their Fists Through The TV Screen: For Dummies. Bravo, and ...

Retrospective Reviews 2011: S to Z

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:42:25 +0200

Or S to U...whatever takes your fancy! SAN MARINO My favourite national finalist: N/A Song: Stand By Artist: Senit Result: 16th in semi final My favourite lyric: “Waves of eternity, waves of serenity” The best bits: It was great to have Italy Junior (will a San Marinese person kill ...

Retrospective Reviews 2011: M to R

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:55:53 +0200

MACEDONIA My favourite national finalist: This one Song: Rusinka Artist: Vlatko Ilievski Result: 16th in semi final Reminds me of: Cipela by Marko Kon & Milaan The best bits: I think I would marry this song if I could. In my adoring eyes, it has everything: one of the catchiest ...

Retrospective Reviews 2011: H to L

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:30:04 +0200

HUNGARY My favourite national finalist: N/A Song: What About My Dreams? Artist: Kati Wolf Result: 22nd My favourite lyric: “Should I live all my life for only your cause?” The best bits: This is how you do retro in a good way! There was something distinctly 80s about this ...