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Comment on Eurovision is dead. by efan78

efan78 — Mon, 31 May 2010 11:58:46 +0000

I know what you mean, sometimes the camera speeds can be almost dizzying. But I think Eurovision has followed music production a bit closer than we’ve realised – the small, intimate gigs in pubs, clubs and student unions seem to have fallen out of favour with the big stars – arenas are the way forward at the moment while the small studio shows just don’t give us the sense of awe that we look for these days. Haven’t you heard? Bigger is better ;-P

Comment on Political voting, or just good taste? by efan78

efan78 — Mon, 31 May 2010 11:54:32 +0000

Thanks for that Richard. I can certainly see where you’re coming from with Lordi representing Finland – but the UK isn’t Finland, we’re not tied into one style or another. I agree that the choice of Pete Waterman was absolutely dire, and the song he chose was too dated. But Andrew Lloyd Webber & Jade did us proud last year – 5th place is nothing to be sniffed at, especially if the political voting system has as much sway as some people think. But this was more than just having a good song, it was standing up and saying “we’re happy to be in Eurovision, we’re being serious”. Something we couldn’t do this year. This year we could only say “we’re nice guys!”

As far as I know, Cowell’s not been involved in the UK Eurovision yet. But, as much as I dislike what he produces, he knows the score and makes stuff that’s loved by the mainstream, so maybe we should get him involved?

Comment on Political voting, or just good taste? by Glasper

Glasper — Sun, 30 May 2010 08:47:38 +0000

personally, didn't watch it, I don't make a habit of watching it. The only time I did was when Lordi won. Finland produced a song that was actually demonstrative of the style of music that people in that country listen to, we need to do the same thing. We need to stop letting the Cowells, Watermans and Lloyd-Webbers of our country produce our entries for Eurovision because in short they're all crap. We need someone who just cares about the music

Comment on Eurovision is dead. by Thoroughly Good

Thoroughly Good — Sat, 29 May 2010 16:47:06 +0000

Actually I'm with you Efan. It does feel a little like Eurovision has turned into such a massive machine that the original spirit of it is getting lost a bit. I always feel it when I see the arenas packed full of audience sat on one level. The atmosphere in the Telenor on Thursday still look dull because everyone was on a level (OK sure, the people on the raked seating at the sides had a better view) but still .. that massive arena style event must make for a weird experience there. It's still a TV show but I hope in time we'll see a return to that sense of visiting a hosting a country in a TV show rather than the fast-paced production we've come to expect in recent years. First thing to get changed though is the ridiculous moving cameras. They really are tiresome.

Comment on Eurovision is dead. by efan78

efan78 — Sat, 29 May 2010 16:09:32 +0000

I see what you mean Edward, but that just wouldn't satisfy the drama queen in me! This is my little lament for the Eurovision I loved, I still enjoy Newrovision (did you see what I did there!?!) But I think I've now resigned myself to the fact that we're not going to win, but we're going to have loads of fun in the meantime!

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Comment on Eurovision is dead. by @edwardclarke

@edwardclarke — Sat, 29 May 2010 11:58:57 +0000

Hmm – I think I slightly disagree! I agree the old style camp of Sieneke (or even the UK's entry this year) is falling flat – but Azerbaijan represents the New Style Camp: totally up itself, pompous and just Trying Too Hard. Unfortunately, it's just harder to laugh at or sneakily enjoy. I will weep bitter tears in Azerbaijan wins

Comment on Eurovision 2010 – my first impressions by Papa Coupon

Papa Coupon — Thu, 27 May 2010 10:33:56 +0000

Euro vision contest sure does look as if to be becoming much higher quality in recent years. It used to be all corny musicians that I can not take seriously. But there is lots of good music this year.

Comment on Eurovision 2010 – my first impressions by @edwardclarke

@edwardclarke — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:38:17 +0000

Agreed! So sad our song is so poor this year – the rewrites demonstrate just how far Pete has lost it – he doesn't have a clue poor lamb.

Comment on Election 2010 – A New Dawn? by efan78

efan78 — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:58:10 +0000

Not necessarily, looking at the little bits of information we've received (obviously we have to wait a while for queenie to do her speech) they seem to be trying to get a decent balance between the two parties' beliefs. I'm obviously a bit miffed that we're not going to get a referendum on PR (even STV was a poor relation in my mind, but I'm really liberal – everyone should be able to have their say, even if I disagree.)

But then the Tories have lost their inheritance stuff and other things, so it seems everyone's giving up something.

Thankfully they both believe in scrapping ID cards so at least I'm not going to break the law when they scrap the piece of shit system (although I suppose they could keep a bit of it running for those who were involved in its creation – that'd teach them!)