I’m behind.. Portuguese and Czech brooding
Sorry Our Phil, I know you don’t like ‘lumpage’ and reviews of two countries together but I’m still recovering all those pieces to radio...
Israel – THIS is how we do it!
Israel has become one of my faves this year. I don’t dare shout about it too much as it was last year too and...
Possibly the best Czech entry to date
That’s a compliment, kind of. The whole song is suddenly reminding me a lot of Russia’s Peter Nalitch last time they let me in...
Malta… She might be a warrior….
…. but those high notes need sorting out. Bear in mind, though, that it is still relatively early here but there could well be...
Has it been six months already?
…since this was picked?
Amber is up next for Malta pulling together various borrowed strands from many different other Eurovision songs and years. Conchita’s flaming...
Montenegro and Malta – together at last
Montenegro really remains professional, standard issue Zeljko fare. Vocally fine, staging almost fine… there is one little moment where they take an overhead shot...
Oh yes Knez…
How to stage a song exhibit AA from Montenegro and the gorgeous and rich voice of Knez. No props, no fake instruments, no clutter.....
Malta’s losing the fight
Warrior number two comes from Malta this year, and Amber’s got a fight on her hands. Not just to best Warrior number one, Nina...
Montenegro – Big in the Balkans
Montenegro now and a big cheer in the press centre for the first run through. This is pretty much performance ready and it’s very,...
Ireland, that fine line….
…. between looking emotional and miserable…Molly for Ireland and this is luverlly, just luverlly… Her and the band are treading that foine loine between...