Belated Congrats to Netta for her win last year! Loved your song. Here is my thoughts on 2019s contestants based on the Official Recap of all 41 contestants:
1. Albania - Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju Tokēs - Sounds epic, like really truly epic. Wish I knew Albanian.
2. Armenia - Srbuk - Walking out - Girl got pipes! She is not in my top 5, or 10 for that matter, but if she should win, it wouldn't surprise me.
3. Australia - Kate Miller-Heidke - Zero Gravity - What on Earth were you thinking, Australia? You've sent Dami Im, Isaiah, and Jessica Mauboy and now you're sending her? I mean, she is no where near their level. I expected better to be honest.
4. Austria - Pænda - Limits - She has a very smooth voice. Good job, Austria.
5. Azerbaijan - Chingiz - Truth - Video clip is mild on the creepy meter, music has jam potential. Wouldn't surprise me ...
6. Belarus - Zena - Like It - Why do I feel like my childhood is making a comeback? I think it may have something to do with her adopting a little of Christina Agulerà's s style from the early 2000s. She is number 8 on my top ten list.
7. Belgium - Eliot - Wake up - I have no idea why I like this song so very much. I just do. It is number 7 in my top 10.
8. Croatia - Roko - The Dream - He makes me think of the crooners of the past.
9. Cyprus - Tamta - Replay - The song is very catchy. I just wanted to know, why is she in the men's locker room?
10. Czech Republic - Lake Malawi - Friend of a friend - Well, this video looks fun. LM has an easy, carefree flow.
11. Denmark - Leonora - Love is Forever - On that big chair, they all look like little kids.
12. Estonia - Victor Crone - Storm - Another song I have no idea why I like. Number 9 in my top 10.
13. Finland - Darude feat. Sebastian Rejman - Look away - Lady dancing over the DJ, dude singing, lights flashing and you want me to look away?
14. France - Bilal Hassani - Roi - Another very nice set of pipes. Again, not in my top 10, but it wouldn't surprise me...
15. Georgia - Oto Nemsadze - Sul Tsin Iare - Epic sounding Rock music with flame throwers? I like it. You get extra points for flames.
16. Germany - S!sters - Sister - A little off key at first but once they got going, they rocked it. Number 10 in my top 10.
17. Greece - Katerine Duska - Better Love - Video clip is approaching medium on the creepy meter. Nice voice.
18. Hungary - Joci Pápai - Az Èn Apàm - Joci's back! I love his song! Yes, I want him to win. He is number one in my top 10.
19. Iceland - Hatari - Hatrid Mun Sigra - Clip hit the high mark on the creepy meter.
20. Ireland - Sarah Mcternan - 22 - This is that song you raise the volume up on in the car when you're on the highway.
21. Israel - Kobi Marmi - Home - Uhhh... Ok. This is different, in a nice way. I'm just not feeling it, is all.
22. Italy - Mahmood - Soldi - This one is giving off bad boy vibes. I imagine he will get a lot of votes for that as well as his musical abilities.
23. Latvia - Carousel - That Night - They make me think about one of those classy lounges where you don't clap, you snap. I feel like I should be snapping my fingers right now.
24. Lithuania - Jurij Veklenko - Run with the Lions - Nice song.
25. Malta - Michela - Chameleon - Number 4 in my top 10. How can anyone not love this song? It's fun, catchy, and just ... perfect. Still want Joci to win.
26. Moldova - Anna Odobescu - Stay - As you may or may not know, I went through a Russian melodrama miniseries period. This song reminds me of it.
27. Montenegro - D Mol - Heaven - All those kids in white! How did they keep them clean? Oh, nice song by the way.
28. North Macedonia - Tamara Todevska - Proud - Another Epic Song.
29. Norway - Keiino - Spirit in the Sky - Epic Norwegian Jams, that is where this song is headed.
30. Poland - Tulia - Fire of Love (Pali Sie) - Is this song sung in traditional Polish style? The clip doesn't show. Must see video later.
31. Portugal - Conan Osiris - Telemoveis - The creepy meter for this clip goes high then shifts to the weird meter and just hangs out there.
32. Romania - Ester Peony - On a Sunday- Lovely singing but that clip made it to medium on the creepy meter.
33. Russia - Sergey Lazarev - Scream - Yes, Sergey is back. How many times has he been here? And why are all his songs all so epic sounding?
34. San Marino - Serhat - Say Na Na Na - Ah, San Marino. Thank you for always reminding us to party all night long like we have no responsibilities. Even when we very much do.
35. Serbia - Nevena Bozovic - Krena - She's got sparklers. She sounds very nice but she's got sparklers. She has an edge here, folks. Still Team Joci, though.
36. Slovenia - Lala Kralj & Gasper Santl - Sebi - Vocals are smooth and the beat is jam worthy. This belongs in a chill out mix.
37. Spain - Miki - La Venda - We got Trumpets! This song is so fun. It makes me happy Spain is sending Miki.
38. Sweden - John Lundvic - Too late for love - This song is number 2 in my top ten. Of all the songs here, this is the only one I wish I could see performed in person.
39. Switzerland - Luca Hanni - She Got Me - Salsa dancing in Switzerland? Why not? I wish I could dance, I so would. Number 3 in my top ten.
40. The Netherlands - Duncan Laurence - Arcade - Epic Song of Sadness.
41. United Kingdom - Michael Rice - Bigger than Us - Written by John Lundvic, is it any wonder I like it? Number 6 in my top ten. I wouldn't be surprised...
I hope you have enjoyed reading my thoughts on the 41 contestants of Eurovision 2019. If you want to, feel free to leave a message below.
1. Albania - Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju Tokēs - Sounds epic, like really truly epic. Wish I knew Albanian.
2. Armenia - Srbuk - Walking out - Girl got pipes! She is not in my top 5, or 10 for that matter, but if she should win, it wouldn't surprise me.
3. Australia - Kate Miller-Heidke - Zero Gravity - What on Earth were you thinking, Australia? You've sent Dami Im, Isaiah, and Jessica Mauboy and now you're sending her? I mean, she is no where near their level. I expected better to be honest.
4. Austria - Pænda - Limits - She has a very smooth voice. Good job, Austria.
5. Azerbaijan - Chingiz - Truth - Video clip is mild on the creepy meter, music has jam potential. Wouldn't surprise me ...
6. Belarus - Zena - Like It - Why do I feel like my childhood is making a comeback? I think it may have something to do with her adopting a little of Christina Agulerà's s style from the early 2000s. She is number 8 on my top ten list.
7. Belgium - Eliot - Wake up - I have no idea why I like this song so very much. I just do. It is number 7 in my top 10.
8. Croatia - Roko - The Dream - He makes me think of the crooners of the past.
9. Cyprus - Tamta - Replay - The song is very catchy. I just wanted to know, why is she in the men's locker room?
10. Czech Republic - Lake Malawi - Friend of a friend - Well, this video looks fun. LM has an easy, carefree flow.
11. Denmark - Leonora - Love is Forever - On that big chair, they all look like little kids.
12. Estonia - Victor Crone - Storm - Another song I have no idea why I like. Number 9 in my top 10.
13. Finland - Darude feat. Sebastian Rejman - Look away - Lady dancing over the DJ, dude singing, lights flashing and you want me to look away?
14. France - Bilal Hassani - Roi - Another very nice set of pipes. Again, not in my top 10, but it wouldn't surprise me...
15. Georgia - Oto Nemsadze - Sul Tsin Iare - Epic sounding Rock music with flame throwers? I like it. You get extra points for flames.
16. Germany - S!sters - Sister - A little off key at first but once they got going, they rocked it. Number 10 in my top 10.
17. Greece - Katerine Duska - Better Love - Video clip is approaching medium on the creepy meter. Nice voice.
18. Hungary - Joci Pápai - Az Èn Apàm - Joci's back! I love his song! Yes, I want him to win. He is number one in my top 10.
19. Iceland - Hatari - Hatrid Mun Sigra - Clip hit the high mark on the creepy meter.
20. Ireland - Sarah Mcternan - 22 - This is that song you raise the volume up on in the car when you're on the highway.
21. Israel - Kobi Marmi - Home - Uhhh... Ok. This is different, in a nice way. I'm just not feeling it, is all.
22. Italy - Mahmood - Soldi - This one is giving off bad boy vibes. I imagine he will get a lot of votes for that as well as his musical abilities.
23. Latvia - Carousel - That Night - They make me think about one of those classy lounges where you don't clap, you snap. I feel like I should be snapping my fingers right now.
24. Lithuania - Jurij Veklenko - Run with the Lions - Nice song.
25. Malta - Michela - Chameleon - Number 4 in my top 10. How can anyone not love this song? It's fun, catchy, and just ... perfect. Still want Joci to win.
26. Moldova - Anna Odobescu - Stay - As you may or may not know, I went through a Russian melodrama miniseries period. This song reminds me of it.
27. Montenegro - D Mol - Heaven - All those kids in white! How did they keep them clean? Oh, nice song by the way.
28. North Macedonia - Tamara Todevska - Proud - Another Epic Song.
29. Norway - Keiino - Spirit in the Sky - Epic Norwegian Jams, that is where this song is headed.
30. Poland - Tulia - Fire of Love (Pali Sie) - Is this song sung in traditional Polish style? The clip doesn't show. Must see video later.
31. Portugal - Conan Osiris - Telemoveis - The creepy meter for this clip goes high then shifts to the weird meter and just hangs out there.
32. Romania - Ester Peony - On a Sunday- Lovely singing but that clip made it to medium on the creepy meter.
33. Russia - Sergey Lazarev - Scream - Yes, Sergey is back. How many times has he been here? And why are all his songs all so epic sounding?
34. San Marino - Serhat - Say Na Na Na - Ah, San Marino. Thank you for always reminding us to party all night long like we have no responsibilities. Even when we very much do.
35. Serbia - Nevena Bozovic - Krena - She's got sparklers. She sounds very nice but she's got sparklers. She has an edge here, folks. Still Team Joci, though.
36. Slovenia - Lala Kralj & Gasper Santl - Sebi - Vocals are smooth and the beat is jam worthy. This belongs in a chill out mix.
37. Spain - Miki - La Venda - We got Trumpets! This song is so fun. It makes me happy Spain is sending Miki.
38. Sweden - John Lundvic - Too late for love - This song is number 2 in my top ten. Of all the songs here, this is the only one I wish I could see performed in person.
39. Switzerland - Luca Hanni - She Got Me - Salsa dancing in Switzerland? Why not? I wish I could dance, I so would. Number 3 in my top ten.
40. The Netherlands - Duncan Laurence - Arcade - Epic Song of Sadness.
41. United Kingdom - Michael Rice - Bigger than Us - Written by John Lundvic, is it any wonder I like it? Number 6 in my top ten. I wouldn't be surprised...
I hope you have enjoyed reading my thoughts on the 41 contestants of Eurovision 2019. If you want to, feel free to leave a message below.
