Tamar Kaprelian was a queen on an otherworldly throne and Gata Band had everyone on their feet. So it was not a surprise both were fan favourites on social media during tonight’s first semi-final of Depi Evratesil. What was a surprise? That neither of them advanced.

Instead, the five qualifiers, who were announced in random order, were: Mger Armenia, Robert Koloyan, Gevorg Harutyunyan, Lusine Mardanyan and Nemra.

The qualifiers

Gevorg Harutyunyan opened the show with “Stand Up” and had the most dramatic performance of the night. Much akin to his Depi Evratesil performances from last year, Gevorg showed his acting talents to deliver a captivating performance.

Tamar Kaprelian may not have made it through but her Nvak Foundation student Lusine Mardanyan did. With a performance set entirely in black and white, Lusine painted a beautiful picture. She stood out among a sea of underwhelming upbeat songs in the first half of the draw.

Much has been written about Mger Armenia but the self-proclaimed winner of Depi Evratesil lives on. The Wiwi Jury may not have been a fan of his song but his vocals were certainly on point, unlike many of the acts that came before him.

Nemra delivered arguably the most interesting staging of the night. The backdrop read “No show — enjoy the music” on a black screen and it seems the music won the crowd over. “I’m a Liar” may be a bit repetitive at times but the interesting vocals made this one pop out.

Robert Koloyan was sandwiched between the big favourite and the biggest grower of the night. Despite that, he went through while they failed. “Get Away With Us” was performed with high energy and dramatic staging, earning Robert a place in the final.

The show also included a performance by Armenia’s Junior Eurovision 2017 representative Misha. He performed his song “Boomerang” as the interval act for tonight’s show.

Depi Evratesil 2018 Semi-final 1 running order

  1. Gevorg Harutyunyan
  2. Angel
  3. Lusine Mardanyan
  4. Zhanna Davtyan
  5. Mger Armenia
  6. Nemra
  7. Hayk Kasparov
  8. Tamar Kaprelian
  9. Robert Koloyan
  10. Gata Band

Semi-final 2

The second semi-final will take place on Thursday 22 February, with ten more acts competing for spots in the grand final. Among them is Depi Evratesil returnee Asmik Shiroyan who will perform “You and I”, as well as drag queen Kamil who will perform “Puerto Rico”.

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Ron
Ron
6 years ago

@Alex – Does that mean Mger will not represent Armenia? If you say yes, then I’m with you 🙂 Either Asmik (mostly Asmik) or Sevak plzzzzzzz

LoveWave
LoveWave
6 years ago

You was so right! What do you think , will Sevak win the grand finale? His song called “Kami” (translation: wind). As you said “poison” was really “toxic” so it’s failed.

ZK
ZK
6 years ago

Let’s just start off by saying that Tamar for personal reasons was not as present emotionally and physically during Geneology year. I have to also mention that the Armenian public didn’t grow to love her the same way as they did the rest of Geneology members. She didn’t own her Armenian identity as much as it needed to get the public support. As far as the performance, I hated it, the song is great but the life performance was horrible. She should had worn a modern costume with pieces of traditional jewelry, would had made a better impact. Less is… Read more »

Jak
Jak
6 years ago
Reply to  ZK

That’s not true at all. Tamar is perhaps the most outstanding member of Geneology with “The Otherside” project, Nvak and with a pre-contest career in the US. She is connected to Armenia way more than others as well, with all the Nvak thing and several visits through the year. Along with Vahe and Essai, she is one of a few members of the group who speaks Armenian at a level, too.

Ron
Ron
6 years ago
Reply to  ZK

@ZK – completely disagree with your statement. The Australian girl and the Japanese girl are nowhere to be found in Armenia. Tamar was oustanding. I’m shocked at the fact that she didn’t go through.

ZK
ZK
6 years ago
Reply to  Ron

It’s my humble perspective, I don’t know her personally, having nothing against Tamar, she is a wonderful human being. As a matter of fact, I was very sure that she was going to be the Armenian representative this year, but she didn’t leave up to the standards. We also shouldn’t forget that the girls from Japan and Australia are half Armenians, so in ways it was expected that they fully didn’t speak Armenian, but it’s not even about speaking the language. I respect her very much, but I think she didn’t own or live up to her Armenian identity. I… Read more »

Serano
Serano
6 years ago

Tamar’s vocals were terrible, while Angels’ — horrible.

LiGhts
LiGhts
6 years ago

I knew that would happen when Poison had so many dislikes… Pity, Tamar was my favorite…
Greetings from Azerbaijan.

Arev
Arev
6 years ago

I’m happy Nemra and Lusine made it through. The production values for this semi-final were pretty poor, though. Depi Evratesil needs a new team/leadership with fresh ideas. Anyway, after having seen the following video I hope Sevak wins. This is how you captivate an audience, no fireworks necessary. Starts @2:33
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCtcJJEtw3E

Briekimchi
Briekimchi
6 years ago

Disappointed. No way was she not in the top five, even without a great vocal performance. Having said that, it was not particularly staged well. The dancers did not add much and she could have done with some backing vocalists.
This was too good a song not to get through.

Nicola
Nicola
6 years ago

Just listened to the 5 songs that qualified. Talk about dull and boring. Yes, they were probably good live, but I can’t be bothered to listen to songs again live. There was only one really good song out of those 10.

Evan
Evan
6 years ago

Will somebody catch me up with the controversy surrounding Emmy in ESC 2011?

Marcelo
Marcelo
6 years ago
Reply to  Evan

Apparently Emmy was favored by Armenia’s first lady to win the Armenian selection for Düsseldorf since she was her favorite. People are recalling 2011 because of this happening again with Mger Armenia being favored to win against Tamar Kaprelian, Asmik or Sevak. It’s a conspiracy theory but theyre my guilty pleasure.
Shout out to Armenian Steve for the info.

Ron
Ron
6 years ago
Reply to  Marcelo

@Marcelo – actually not a conspiracy theory at all. ArmTV was pressured to internally select Emmy after her mom (who is a famous 80’s singer in Armenia) plead to the Armenian first lady. It was then reported that Armenia’s first lady wanted to be briefed on everything including the song selection and that she herself had wanted Emmy to sing Boom-Boom.

Nemra
Nemra
6 years ago
Reply to  Ron

LOL. Those are some creepy urban legends. Emmy was selected internally after she had lost to Eva Rivas in 2010 with a great scandal. First lady may have her opinion or favorites, but neither she nor her husband (the president) have so much power to decide who should go this year. an by the way they have a few thousand more important things to do.

Ron
Ron
6 years ago
Reply to  Nemra

@Nemra – apparently they don’t because the First Lady is known to take part in “musical projects” like New Wave and Eurovision. As for power, are you kidding me? First Channel is a puppet of the government/president.

Jo
Jo
6 years ago
Reply to  Evan

Emmy’s performance is my antidote to sadness.

Marcelo
Marcelo
6 years ago
Reply to  Jo

It’s fun and happy but annoying and cringey at the same time. But for when having a bad day, it could work. 🙂

Adam
Adam
6 years ago
Reply to  Marcelo

it was the terrible dancers that ruined it for me. With better staging it might’ve qualified

Ron
Ron
6 years ago
Reply to  Adam

@Adam – the dancers were probably the only decent thing about that trashy performance. She sounded AWFUL (not a secret – she cannot sing), her dress was tacky with the whole boxing theme and her back up vocalist was out of tune oh and don’t get me started on the background graphics.

Steve
Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  Evan

Haha, thanks Marcelo. Yeah, Emmy lost once to Eva Rivas in national selection and the national TV was forced to select her internally next year. Her song was awful, but still managed to be the seventh among televoters. However, the jury eliminated and removed her from Semis. The jury did that to Turkey, too. Stockselius got rid of those so they didn’t share any points with Azerbaijan who was promised to win that year (obviously the Turjish diaspora and ex-USSR countries couldn’t give points to them and possibly would vote for Azerbaijan). You see yourself how weak the winner was… Read more »

Henrikh Mugosa
Henrikh Mugosa
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

You’re wrong, Steve. 2011 was Jon Ola Sand’s 1st year as Executive Supervisor.

Nemra
Nemra
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

it was 7th because of the diaspora vote. nevertheless it is the most horrible song of Eurovision’s history.

Joe
Joe
6 years ago

Eh. Oh well. My favorite’s out. Here’s hoping they send anyone but Kamil (I say this being unopposed to drag in Eurovision – Verka and Conchita are all-time favorites – but rather disliking the song).

Also, the German songs any good? I like slow songs and fast songs equally so I’m fascinated by the split opinion. I’ve heard good fast songs and bad slow songs, so I just judge objectively.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Joe

Oh no, don’t start the German Topic again, we’ve had enough of that.. 😀 (I think most of them are already on Youtube. The favourite in the German bubble is ”You and I” by Ryk, ”You let me walk alone” by Michael Schulte is also not bad received, about the others…Really mixed opnions here.)

Joe
Joe
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Wow! Except for My Own Way, I really dig all of them. I could see any of them doing well, although the two you mentioned are ones I particularly like.

Jo
Jo
6 years ago
Reply to  Joe

Nothing really stands out for Germany, me thinks.

Joe
Joe
6 years ago
Reply to  Jo

Nothing as boring as their last two entries.

Paul
Paul
6 years ago

I TOLD YOU THAT IT WON’T BE AS GOOD LIVE

Monika
Monika
6 years ago

I’m Armenian and my voting for her was down… so were many of my other friends.

Ron
Ron
6 years ago
Reply to  Monika

@Monika – you should screenshot and send that to Gohar Gasparyan. If there are enough people to prove that voting was down for Tamar, they can make an exception and let her go through to the final as they did in Latvia this year.

Steve
Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  Ron

Urs, please do that. I voted for her and my vote counted once. Was that ok, Ron? Couldn’t we vote 20 times? I think this is also a violation of rules. They did that deliberately to prevent the real fans to vote for their favourite. When Gohar announced that, it was quick to understand what was its purpose.

Ron
Ron
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

@Steve – no you can only vote ONCE. I don’t understand what you’re saying. Monika said her vote did not count so I suggested she send it to Gohar Gasparyan.

Nemra
Nemra
6 years ago
Reply to  Ron

good lord. please don’t. i don’t want to once again hear that flat, out of tune voice and terrible staging.

Monika
Monika
6 years ago
Reply to  Ron

I have sent them in! I hope she is put through as this is corruption at its finest.

Nicola
Nicola
6 years ago

When I saw the results this morning, I couldn’t comprehend it. (Feb 20th is my birthday btw, so I was not happy that I woke up to this.) I have nothing nice to say about the songs that qualified, so I won’t say anything at all. Now that Poison is gone, You and I is my favourite, followed by Escape. (If poison had won Depi Evratesil, it would be in my top 3 easy) If these two songs don’t qualify on the 22nd, I will not be supporting Armenia this year round. P.S: I hope OGAE clubs have listened to… Read more »

Someone
Someone
6 years ago
Reply to  Nicola

Actually it’s not, one of the rule for the OGAE Second Chance is that the song has to be in the final of the selection to be presented.

Nicola
Nicola
6 years ago
Reply to  Someone

Didn’t know that. Thanks for clarifying.

Steve
Steve
6 years ago

And people tell that Armenia is homophobic? Just look how all men (some of them acting very feminine) went through and the only charming lady was left in semis??? Tamar if you knew how I am struggling. The contest has lost its meaning to me this year. With that song Armenia could do really well this year full of Salvador-inspired meaningless ballads and slow-tempo songs. Hopefully, you’re as much traumatized as we are. I’m very devastated, but you were selected once and you know how it works behind the closed doors. The First Lady spends taxpayers money for her own… Read more »

AzeriChico
AzeriChico
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

Such a Drama Queen, Steve. ugh

Steve
Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  AzeriChico

Btw, if you haven’t seen my apologies for your other response, go and check. I leant that your 13 years old. I adore you and won’t even now oppose you. You little sneaky darling.

Evan
Evan
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

You are referring to gayvorg?

Roy Moreno
Roy Moreno
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

So what if they act more like a feminine?
It doesn’t mean they are homosexuals, thus, doesn’t prove Armenia is not homophobic
*Just to clarify, I DO NOT think Armenia is homophobic

Steve
Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  Roy Moreno

They are rumored gays. I’m fine with that. I treat them equally as men and women. Simply I’m annoyed when after this Armenia is still called homophobic.

Oppa
Oppa
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

Well it is homophobic!Can they freely say they are gay?NO!

Zana
Zana
6 years ago

Tamar was bad at least Mger could sing his song live
Go Kamil

Steve
Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  Zana

It’s a song contest and she has got no fault that the public TV made the sound sh$tty. They decreased the volume of the background and music and made her voice sound louder.

Marcelo
Marcelo
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

Tamar’s song wasn’t that good. I only liked the Ari Ari part.

Steve
Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  Marcelo

It was really good. She has no fault the public tv made the sound f***king bad so that every single secondary sound of her voice was heard in the microphone.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

Her song was really nothing Special.. Don’t get the Hype..

Marcelo
Marcelo
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

I believe Gata Band deserved the final more than Tamar. Sorry not sorry.

KESC
KESC
6 years ago

Lol, Eurovision 2018 is so far so much worse than last year’s contest.
There is not a single entry with a WOW effect, except for Mercy.
Armenia, Romania, Ukraine will all probably pick the wrong choices, and in the end it’s going to be a weak year.

The only hope I have is that Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Belgium or even Russia will come with a bop and save the year, cuz till now, things don’t look good.

Buffy
Buffy
6 years ago
Reply to  KESC

Saara aalto monsters and alekseev s forever could be winners i wouldnt say no

KESC
KESC
6 years ago
Reply to  Buffy

Monsters is a good entry, but I feel like it’s a bit overhyped.
Forever is also one of my favourites, but with that live performance, Alekseev can not really win.

Mark
Mark
6 years ago
Reply to  KESC

Russia won’t come with a ‘bop’ because of their performer is weak.

Eurovisionfan12
Eurovisionfan12
6 years ago
Reply to  KESC

You forgot Cyprus 🙂

OhhHoney
OhhHoney
6 years ago

Look at the fan wanks squirm hahah
I’m not so sure why everyone was surprised by “Poison” not making it through. That performance just solidifying what was to be expected from Tamar. Ive always seen Sevak winning and “Qami” as the entry for Armenia.

Yerevan is calling
Yerevan is calling
6 years ago

Asmik or Sevak get ready! One of you or you both are next victim of Mger Armenia and it’s “mommy”. Here is why they made semi 2 so much stronger!

Steve
Steve
6 years ago

I guess that’s Asmik will be eliminated from semis and Sevak from final. They do everything for Mger to win and flop in Zlosbon like they did to Emmy in 2010.

Marcelo
Marcelo
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

Maybe… but you can’t deny that Emmy’s song in 2011 sucked.

Steve
Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  Marcelo

Emmy was the first lady’s another choice. I agree that it was terrible entry. However, it managed to be the seventh among the televoters in her semi. She was eliminated on purpose tho and so did Turkey, so that Stockselius gave the victory to Azerbaijan. Emmy wouldn’t be on top 10, but could take many votes from Azerbaijan. No surprise, Stickselius has to resign because of that corruption story.

Marcelo
Marcelo
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

While I agree about the corruption scandal regarding Azerbaijan and how it’s possible that they might have bought their victory. I still don’t believe that Emmy’s song deserved to go through in Düsseldorf. It was an annoying song, so hideous and awful that I couldnt stand. If you’re gonna do boom boom shakalaka, do it properly. Yet I still agree that Turkey could have been damaged so that the Turkic diaspora could only vote for Azerbaijan. But, still, why would Azerbaijan damage Turkey, being them so close?

Steve
Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  Marcelo

In their mentality, helping their small brother was worth the sacrifice. Also, Turkey made an exception to partake in the contest when that was happening in Azerbaijan, although it had announced they would never partake after non-qualification. Also, they might have not even been aware of the conspiracy happening behind the close doors. Emmy was really bad, but could easily be 15th or 19th that year. There were several worse songs in the final. Even the winner was a disgrace.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

HOWLING @ this conspiracy, y’all have too much spare time

Nemra
Nemra
6 years ago

I am screenshoting your nonsense/paranoic posts.

Yerevan is calling
Yerevan is calling
6 years ago

Hilarious. Just watch what is wearing Misha during interval act : Mger’s sign of “Forever”. What else you waited for? I’m ashamed for Armenia.

Steve
Steve
6 years ago

Disgrace. It’s an absolute disgrace.

Colin
Colin
6 years ago

If Armenia picks Forever as their song, there they go straight to the bottom of my list. Moldova would be even lower if they pick Come To Life, but what are the chances of that? Also, Romania with We Are One! They aren’t picking that one, aren’t they? So, realistically speaking, Armenia could end-up being my last. Which, considering their strong line-up, would be such a shame.

beccaboo1212
6 years ago
Reply to  Colin

I doubt Armenia will pick Mger’s “Forever”, now that there’s one by Alekseev. 🙂

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

I admit I’m not following Armenia’s selection process this year (just because there are only so many selections I have time to follow). However, I am a fan of Tamar Kaprelian outside of the Eurovision sphere. It’s sad to read about her not progressing. However, she will always have her music and career whatever happens. Best of luck to the others now. I hope Armenia chooses well. x

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago

Her performance was a mess, but come on! If they end up sending that drag queen they’re canceled for good.

Catriona Colville
Catriona Colville
6 years ago

It’s Sevak for sure now. And it would be a great choice.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago

I just want you to present the only hope for Germany this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juAyO33EilA What do you think, guys? Everybody on the german ESC blog wants it to win, they’re all freaking out lol.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

The only hope for coming second-last instead of last? I think so.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago

I don’t give a damn about your poor taste anyway 🙂

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Girl you’re like 13 go stan Violetta

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago

The Thing is that you hate EVERYTHING other People love, so why should I care?

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

The thing is I don’t (pretend to) like everything. And this snoozefest certain ain’t doing it for me. Bring me something like Monsters, Domino, La forza or other good stuff, and I’ll be happy to stan. 🙂

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago

”Domino” and ”Monsters in the same sentence as ”good stuff” makes me laugh. You’re really jumping on that ridiculous Saara Alto Hype Train just because she’s Saara Alto, aren’t you?

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Never cared for her until I heard those songs really. She just happens to have vocals, stage presence AND good material. Keep stanning for this tragic attempt at being Salvadorable tho.

Krys Ka
Krys Ka
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Monsters is actually the only song apart from ‘You & I’ that I really enjoy listening to out of all of the NF selection this year. Everything seems so levelled, flat, boring this year that we need a good bop. Otherwise we’ll end up with a parade of funeral songs, which will make me fall asleep within a few minutes. If Portugal doesn’t come up with some out of this world interval act like Nelly Furtado, it will be a snooze fest.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago

You know what? It would have been fine if you just posted your comment once but what is the Point in trying to convince other People of your superior opinion? Are you really that desperate? Are you scared by the fact that People love other Things than you do?

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Oh do shut up.
Everyone has a musical opinion. Get over it.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

I’m getting tired of this from all of you. ENOUGH! Everyone has their own musical opinion. Either learn to live with it or don’t live.

Salvadorable
Salvadorable
6 years ago

@Polegend Godgarina what?? Are you crazy? There’s no way that song gets bottom 5 in Eurovision. That’s quality entry!! Please..

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Salvadorable

It’s 100% copying the last year’s winner formula. How did Cascada copying Euphoria do again?

Salvadorable
Salvadorable
6 years ago

But what’s common between Amar pelos dois and You & I? I can’t see any similarities. Different genres, different voices, different languages. But Cascada definitely tried to copy Euphoria, I agree on that.

I don’t know, I understand you don’t like it. But there’s no way this song gets bottom result in Eurovision.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Salvadorable

Do you think the general public will see any differences? Both unbelievably slow songs, with the difference that one had a charming artist singing in a charming language with a back story, this one is the cheap copycat.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

Not by design, it isn’t a copycat. Only by perception of the musically uneducated audience.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

A.K.A. the general public.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Salvadorable

As I said above, everyone has their musical opinion. So either learn to live with it, or don’t live. (That’s the nicer way of putting it.)
I love this song too, but I don’t question someone just because they have a different opinion to mine. It’s called respect, and I’m not seeing enough of it on here.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

That’s one of the most beautiful demos I have ever heard for Eurovision. Germany’s ready to spring the surprise on Thursday.

ron
ron
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Ryk is my favourite, too!!! That song is so beautiful. It’s probably one of the best songs of this Eurovision season.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Y’all are serious? That’s literally a horse tranquilizer in the form of a song.

Daniel
Daniel
6 years ago

If that is a horse tranquilizer, then you are like a poison. Go get lost, dude.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Daniel

Calling you out for disrespect.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Daniel

We’re all lost in Verona, girl.

Siranush
Siranush
6 years ago

Yes thats a horse tranquilizer which explains why you were tranquilized.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Siranush

No-one’s tranquilized him yet.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Siranush

Are you assuming I’m a thoroughbred stud? Aww. You ain’t getting it but thanks. 🙂

kiq
kiq
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Thats right Ryk and Ivy are the best

Daniel
Daniel
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Yes, of course! <3 That song is lovely!
And just ignore this Gagarino guy up here. He is just a hater who would rejoice with 43 schlager songs in Lisbon because he/she doesn't know what quality music is.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Daniel

No, he’s a person who has real feelings and a different opinion to you.

Daniel
Daniel
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

If you can call that a “person”…
Is he/she your boy/girlfriend or something, so you feel the need to stand up for that in literally every response to this thread? Pathetic XD

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Daniel

He is my friend. Have you ever had a friend that you stand up for? Maybe then you could understand.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

I’m very thankful to you. 🙂 Do you know what an Albanian legend once told me? “This livechat is only for the Rexhars and the bad bitches.”

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

Haha, you’re welcome. I’m reasonably confident Finland will send a bop. It might be time for Germany to do something different and send classical art – I’ll wake you up when it’s over. 😛

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Daniel

“If you can call that a “person”…” Did I just achieve the divine status? 😮

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

Nope, still a man. Although Polina Gagarina might be divine, who knows.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Daniel

Yeah because stanning for any ballad without drums and with a slower tempo than what the average listener could bear makes y’all discerning music lovers, alrite

Anabela
Anabela
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Could this be the winner of ESC 2018? I had the same feeling with 1944 and Amar pelos dois. The song is really beautiful and his voice is just WOW. But let’s wait for the live performance.

KESC
KESC
6 years ago
Reply to  Anabela

As someone who lives in Germany, I can guarantee you that Germany won’t win the ESC this year and in the upcoming years as well, until NDR changes the selection process.

My favourite from this selection is Ivy, though.

lasse braun
lasse braun
6 years ago
Reply to  KESC

sorry but ivy’s song is rubbish!

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Hey, I mean at least it’s polarizing. That’s always a good sign.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Haha, yeah. 🙂

mad-professor
mad-professor
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

That would be a last place entry. It takes waaaaay too long to get going for it to get anywhere at Eurovision. Admittedly, it’s the only decent song Germany has in its selection this year.

Kris
Kris
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

I clicked on it thinking it will be Michael’s song and it ends up being Ryk who I’ve firmly placed in my last position competitor with Xavier Darcy!
But juries are there to probably support your taste

You guys do realize that Amar Pelos dois didn’t win Eurovision! Salvador Sobral did! Give Salvador this song and he’d have won…. others without distinctive personality traits wouldn’t qualify with this song imo

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Kris

I don’t even know why you would compare it to Salvador… It’s completely different, I don’t see any similarities… But you do you.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Kris

“Amar Pelos Dois” = Jazz
“You and I” = Neo-Classical (which is debatable).
So, the songs are different genres.
Also, one song is in Portuguese, and the other is in English.
But, the songs do have one thing in common: Divisiveness! 🙂

Kris
Kris
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Well here I come thinking I’ll get to read comments on the Armenian results….

But instead I got people fighting over other users superior taste! I’m like D’oh

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Kris

Welcome to Wiwibloggs. On the actual German post, we’ll probably talk about Greece. Randomly. 😀

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

Then someone needs to say the magic word: MACEDONIAAA

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

That word got me in a lot of trouble last year. 🙁

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

In Italian and Spanish it means fruit salad, I hope you see it under a new light now.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Where the lashings at for these two comments above @Weißflop @Dummiel @Sinusitis? 😉

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago

Get over it.

Kirk
Kirk
6 years ago

I’m from Armenia and I have no friend who could vote for Mher. His song is really bad and his qualification is so unfair 🙁

Rory
Rory
6 years ago

I LOVE when Wiwi hyped entries fail miserably. Bless.

Steve
Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  Rory

I love that song no matter what WiWi says. Are you a masochist?

Rory
Rory
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

Anybody called you?

hayk
hayk
6 years ago

Fair! We’ll play by your rules if it’s what you want! So you didn’t vote for Tamar just because she is from diaspora, then we-that diaspora you complaint about- will make you understand what happens if diaspora doesn’t vote! Remember Emmy!

Ron
Ron
6 years ago
Reply to  hayk

Guys no need to freak out. We still have Asmik, Kamil and Sevak in the second semi. I’m sure they’re gonna go through and one of them will be the winner.

Steve
Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  Ron

Tamar put all her money in Armenian kids musical advance initiative. In her interval act she even more promoted Lusine than herself. Lusine made through the final and I think many people were sure that Tamar will advance and decided to vor to Lusine to make them both be in them final. And some rascals now tell that she is diasporas Armenian? I’m ashamed of being a resident of Armenia and having such a corrupted president whose wife can dictate the National TV which is financed by taxpayers. Who the he’ll is she to intervene and spend taxpayers’ money for… Read more »

Arm
Arm
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

Did you see Mger in the intro to his performance, boasting about working with young people or something…Lol so transparant it’s gross.

Kris
Kris
6 years ago

I don’t really think the live vocals were that bad! The staging was a little underwhelming but I think the volume of the backing track wrt her microphone was the issue rather than bad live vocals…..I’ve seen in videos that she for sure can sing.

James
James
6 years ago
Reply to  Kris

Tamar’s vocals were quite soft, or rather too soft live. And the staging didn’t wow me or anything. I was expecting something more intense to elevate the song. Sadly, that didn’t translate onscreen.

Kris
Kris
6 years ago

Will they eliminate Sevak , Amsik and Kamil from the 2nd semi now?
Only one of my Top 5 from Armenia has gone missing now so Armenia can still redeem itself!
They can’t possibly eliminate all 3 of them can they?

AngieP
AngieP
6 years ago

So glad for Nemra! I really enjoyed their performance. I also liked Robert. Lusine’s performance was beautiful, though I don’t really like her song. “Stand up” and “Forever” not my favourites!

Arm
Arm
6 years ago

Also, I won’t be surprised if Asmik doesn’t go through. Looks like they have an other winner in mind.

They’re delusional if they think the diaspora will continue to vote for any sh*t song they send, because we don’t and we’ve shown it in the past.

Arm
Arm
6 years ago

The corruption is strong with this one, poor Tamar never stood a chance

AzeriChico
AzeriChico
6 years ago

Kamil for the win! :p But as it looks like they have already chosen the winner inside the broadcaster, then why to make a national selection I don’t understand?! It’s just a waste of money. Anyway…

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago
Reply to  AzeriChico

I can’t tell if you actually like that mess, or if you’re pretending to stan for it so that Armenia chooses it and makes a fool of itself.

AzeriChico
AzeriChico
6 years ago

I just don’t like any other songs they have on the offer. Qami would be a nice choice, but I don’t want another ballad to be chosen. We have Spain, Montenegro and will probably get more very soon from Germany, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Azerbaijan etc. Anyway they will choose Mger after all, so it all means nothing.

Steve
Steve
6 years ago

Armenia awaits another non-qualification….well done. When Armenian residents need help from diaspora, they are on their knees and when it’s the other way around, they rather vote for their unworthy neigbour. My favourite is now out and I have no longer any interest in this contest. Armenia, move off to a corner and let the other countries enjoy their parties. We have no room in it now.

Aram
Aram
6 years ago
Reply to  Steve

Steve we don’t want help from nobody!!!

FlyingB
FlyingB
6 years ago

I think tamar is happy for mger made it through cuz she tweeted that she likes mger and she would give him a hug

Steve
Steve
6 years ago
Reply to  FlyingB

She was politically correct. Mger is just a pack of sh|t. When the spokeperson asked that what he thinks as the only entry with the Respected Artist title, he said that the others should work harder to catch up on him. Why was there any need to stress his titles???? I guess the First Lady of the corrupted president plays her dirty role to push him through.

Jo
Jo
6 years ago

Well, I think Armenia is in the danger zone now.

Vex99
Vex99
6 years ago
Reply to  Jo

Are you ready to take my hand?

Kris
Kris
6 years ago
Reply to  Vex99

I could never leave you in the citylights!

AzeriChico
AzeriChico
6 years ago
Reply to  Kris

I could never beat the storm in your eyes!

Cleo
Cleo
6 years ago
Reply to  AzeriChico

In your brown eyes!

Marcelo
Marcelo
6 years ago
Reply to  Cleo

All alone in the danger zone…

Ron
Ron
6 years ago

Let’s be honest – the whole show was kind of a mess. Tamar was literally the only good act with a clear storyline and a show and they kicked her out. Oh well, I guess it will be 2011 all over again for Armenia.

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago

Tamar’s performance wasn’t good, but she deserved to qualify anyway, since this semi was very weak. The only qualified song I feel mildly enjoyable is Nemra’s.

ron
ron
6 years ago

This show is obviously corrupt in favour of that Mger guy as some armenians said before. Belarus, Armenia… Who’s next?? Hello, Moldova?

esc freak
esc freak
6 years ago

Asmik is my winner but leaving Tamar in the semi while that awful Mger thing qualified? Not good, Armenia.

Lolek
Lolek
6 years ago

Random question, why does everyone dislike the MGR guy?

Other than the fact that he is supported by the first lady of armenia, says someone born in armenia should represent the country at Eurovision, and claims he is gonna win it all at eurovision, are there any other reasons?
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t care for him insulting other artists and being full of himself, I just figured there might be other reason(s) I’m not aware of.

Colin
Colin
6 years ago
Reply to  Lolek

You kind of summed it up pretty nicely – stories of curruption, big ego, pretentious song. Should there be more?

Ron
Ron
6 years ago
Reply to  Lolek

He actually even made an obnoxious statement during the show when the hostess asked him what would happen if he didn’t get to represent Armenia, he said he would wish whoever will represent a good luck and an opporutnity to someday become a “national singer of Armenia” – a pretentious title that was given to him by the president.

Also, I don’t know if anyone else noticed, but both Tamar and Hayk Kasparov were sitting right next to him and they both have a beef with Mger. He’s just a big diva.

Craig
Craig
6 years ago

Sorry but all the Tamar fan-boys need to calm down… Tamar’s song was fine but it won’t be missed at Eurovision, plus the live performance was awful. I actually quite like Robert Koloyan. I think he would do quite well at Eurovision.

Hating on the other acts just because your favourite didn’t win isn’t fair. You may not like the song but just accept the result. It won’t change just because you are complaining about it. Tamar isn’t going to Eurovision, accept it.

#gorobert! #justiceformanel 😉

DenizNL
DenizNL
6 years ago

People really exaggerate when they say she sounded bad live. It was definitely the best tonight.

irish esc
irish esc
6 years ago
Reply to  DenizNL

she was actually the worst #sorrynotsorry

anu
anu
6 years ago

I did not vote for tamar because she doesn’t live in armenia foreigners should not go for armenia she can go euroivision for uk…

Lolek
Lolek
6 years ago
Reply to  anu

Hey, how’s it hanging there MGR?

(She’s from the U.S. btw, not UK).

anu
anu
6 years ago
Reply to  Lolek

What hanging? What MGR?

eric
eric
6 years ago
Reply to  Lolek

London is her home, she said that.

beccaboo1212
6 years ago

Our best bet right now is to shut the hell up and deal with the fact that Tamar’s stuck in her semi-final. 🙁 Hopefully Asmik passes the second semi-final this Thursday. 🙂

Amor
Amor
6 years ago

Yes, Tamar’s vocals weren’t good but I think she was very nervous, you could hear that. Her song was still the best in the competition and with another shot, I think she would have been good in the final. I really wanted to hear poison in Eurovision, especially now that we have been choosing a lot of slow, sleepy songs.

Avat
Avat
6 years ago

Pure corruption and injustice. It was clear from the audience who so supported Mger while everyone hates him here. Those who know me know that I’m against foreign songs but I hope someone from Sevak, Asmik and even Kamil will stop that First Lady’s puppy. I didn’t like Tamara’s performance either but what happened with her (she deserved to qualify ) done to legitimate Mger’s result in the final also it was revange against her team as Derhova in 2011 dared to say that Boom Booms victory was unfair and Sebu Simonian had scandals in Armenia. I do believe they… Read more »

eric
eric
6 years ago

Tamar Kaprelian, just a diva for the bubble, not in the real world. She can go back to London now, the place she said she calls HOME. Armenians care about such things, you can’t pretend you are one of them and you like folk music, if you don’t live in the country.

richard hochuli
richard hochuli
6 years ago

Disappointed Tamar not through. Her performance was stellar and perfect Eurovision, ok vocals thin on places but ….

beccaboo1212
6 years ago

Maybe she’ll try again next year! 🙂

Daniel
Daniel
6 years ago

And there goes the predictable taste of the jumpy Wiwi euroqueens. Now, we just need Asmik and Kamil to be eliminated and enjoy the full meltdown that will result 😛

beccaboo1212
6 years ago
Reply to  Daniel

Nah. I’d rather Kamil get eliminated and Asmik qualify. 🙂

josh
josh
6 years ago

honestly? swap the Qs and NQs around.. what an awful result. im officially stanning kamil show now lmaooo