William: Aphrodite. Demeter. Maria Elena Kyriakou. Yes, Greece’s Eurovision 2015 starlet looked like a Greek goddess during her first rehearsal at Eurovision 2015. She wore a sparkly, spangly number that looked straight-up showgirl — but in an expensive, high-class way. The blue background, which features white circular displays, keeps Maria Elena in focus. They’ve really dusted off the performance from the Greek national selection. It’s a more contemporary and up-to-date, which turns a potentially dated song into one that resonates with today. As ever her vocals are fierce and on point. LOVE.
Padraig: Dull, dull, dull. Maria is stunning, vocally and visually. However, neither the staging nor the song are up to scratch. Stereotypical Eurovision ballad coupled with unimaginative use of the LED screens results in a snooze-fest. This is not winning the contest, and could potentially be a shock non-qualifier.
Greece’s first rehearsal: Reviews and reactions
Photo: Thomas Hanses (EBU)
!!! Greece is very nice this year!I have changed my opinion !!! Now,i m sure that this song will climb easy at top 10 and maybe 5 ! 12 points from Spain !!! Good luck (:
@Eugene ESC UK: Thanks ; -)
Hi guys. Do you know where I can found Greece full rehearsal?? Not just the preview… Is it available?
So powerful!!!!
Just an english ballad more like i know millions , and this is not from the best english ballads i had listen , is ok song , maybe in the final but not top 10, good luck
THE ALL SEEING EYE! HAH!
This is by far the most stunning visuals so far and the only ones that make use of the “eyeball” stage concept. At first I wasn’t that sure that blue would be the right colour for a song that wants to convey passion but this is absolutely spectacular. And when it comes to the vocals, she literally brings the house down.
If this short footage is anything to go by, this will be the first song to really get noticed by the first semi audience. Very well done!
I REALLY LIKED THE SONG BUT AFTER THE REHEARSALS I JUST ADORE IT.MYSTERY,DRAMA BALLAD FROM A GREEK AFRODITE.
It’s actually funny. Every year eurofans are really harsh with Greece but after the rehearsals day they all fall in love with their songs. Some people even were saying that this isn’t going to qualify lol. Greece will always be in the final!
Greece always go to the final. It dosent matter if they have good or bad song.
Dark horse of 2015! Mark my words, this is going straight into top 10!
Sorry Wiwibloggs where is the video of Maria-Elena’s first rehearsal??
She and the stage look great! But.. the song is a mess and she should not sing in english. Not a winner. Belgium was the best today.
Excellent backdrop for a boring song
Sounds great tbh!
After watching the video I have to say that it was G R E A T!!!!!!! If that is what you ‘ve watched from ballads over and over again, what can I say? Congratulations (also) to the visual designer-the graphics look fantastic…
I think Padraig hit the nail on the head here.
The staging is amazing I love it! Definitely the best rehearsal of today. Greece will surely qualify for the final I have no doubt about it. Well done Maria!
Why is everyone so jealous of Greece again?
You know that Greece will qualify again and you will have to suck it up, don’t you?
Hey its me again. Please guys CLEAN YOUR EYES AND EARS! They obviously saved the best rehearsal for last. That was great. Spot on vocals and the eye behind her looks impressive.
I want to like it but I was bored! I agree with Padraig.
Saw the video. Hope it fails, because it is a clinch mess.
P.S
saw the clip, stunning visuals and the dress is phenomenal … wish the song was a bit more forced and more natural …. Other than that this girl gave all she got on that stage.
@favorite Is already posted on Eurovision channel in Youtube
and remember that Wiwibloggs are making the coverage live from Vienna
I’m the only one who can’t see the video? Where did you saw it?
Yess !! It’s amazing and she has a stronge voice ! Greece will qualify AGAIN because has a great song AGAIN!
GOOD LUCK <3
One of you guys said that its dull and boring. I am really curious to see what he is going to say about Estonia.
Estonia’s rehearsal has uploaded and it’s pretty dissapointing.
I’VE HEARD SHE WAS THE BEST FROM TODAYS REHEARSALS!PERFECT EMOTIONALLY VOCALS.
They uploaded fyrom and finland but not greece…. well ok…
@Leo
Thank you for the answer I hope they ‘ll fix it soon 🙂
@EscFan2015 I visited eurovision song contest and I tried to watch the video. It says that’s its private. I think that there is a problem with the videos. The same happens and with the video of estonia’s rehearsal. I hope they’ll fix it. I’m waiting 1 hour
cocos:.-
Listen please, I am not part of the Wiwi Team, but the broadcaster has some technical problems with the video, so stay tuned ….
it will come up shortley ….
Macedonia released their rehersel BTW. I hope this song doesn’t qualify but if it does it will be a borderline one.
@Cocos relax, it just hasn’t been uploaded yet
Wiwibloggs, can you tell me WHERE IS THE VIDEO? I can’t watch it anywhere! Please answer my question soon.
shock non qualifier? not to me, the song is nothing special, they’re stuck between Finland and Estonia. Greece will drown. No final for them!
Although we haven’t seen the video yet, from the photos that the offocial web page has revealed, she looks amazing. Simplicity theme enhanced with eye and universe looking dramatic background lights…
”Really good performance,she sounds really good, she looks stunning and it’s a really good song” Is what Chris said. BUT it will qualify ONLY BECAUSE IT’S GREECE.Seriously?Just listen to yourself.That becomes boring year after year. They are stunning, excelent, very good, but why the f*ck they qualify every year?
12….. twelve ….douze points so far !!
But our greek beauty can do it much more better …..:)
Amazing is really amazing
She looks stunning. Why they haven’t upload the video yet?….
It is quite Conchita-esque !!! The bond song, the bond theme, the glamorous dress ….. It is very copy paste from last years winner and one of the weaker ballads this year overall, since I praise originality and this just ain’t all that original.
Medium average ….
come on beautiful girl , you can do it much better, we all know it … do you?
Now, let us have some greek wine & then let’s forget about it …
2nd rehearsal will be much better …
William is such a MEK stan!!! I lovee him!
Shame that they’re not uploading them as quickly on Youtube as they were before…. :/