It’s been a long and complicated process involving thousands of would-be singers, a not so Europe panel and a songwriting camp. But finally the time has come for Germany to select its entry for Eurovision 2018.

Before the German public and international jury make their decision tonight (from 20:15 CET), the Wiwi Jury – our in-house panel of music unprofessionals – couldn’t help but give their views on the six hopefuls.

Due to the time constraints (the songs were only released two days ago y’all) we’ll be doing a mini-jury, just as in the same vein as Albania, Spain, Italy, Denmark and Serbia.

For this edition our jury comprises members from Germany as well as Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, New Zealand, Spain and the United Kingdom. Read on to see who they think should be flying the German flag in Lisbon this year.

Aline

1. voXXclub – “I mog di so”

This is the party track which Eurovision 2018 needs. It’s not the best song I’ve ever heard but it definitely stands out from the other ones in Unser Song für Lissabon in a good way. The song is really catchy and will create a great atmosphere in the arena. Sunstroke Project and Ilinca & Alex Florea proved that “troll” entries can do really well in Eurovision, so who knows, this may tread in their footsteps. I imagine a really catchy dance routine on stage so everyone in the audience can dance along with voXXclub.

2. Ryk – “You And I”
3. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”
4. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”
5. Ivy Quianoo – “House On Fire”
6. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”

Antranig

1. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”

In a national final with four or five good songs, Germany have a lot to work with. They should expect to be out of the Eurovision basement this year and truthfully, most if not all of these songs will do that for them. But the one they should send to Eurovision is Natia Todua. I love voXXclub and I’m compelled by Michael and Ivy but Natia’s song is so much fun. Lyrically enthralling and taking me to a new dimenson, Natia has an amazing song that will go a long way at Eurovision. She just needs the staging to go along with it. If Mariette wins Melfest, 2018 could be the year of the dreadlocks.

2. voXXclub – “I mog di so”
3. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”
4. Ivy Quianoo – “House On Fire”
5. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”
6. Ryk – “You And I”

Barnabas

1. voXXclub – “I mog di so”

We’ve got some well brewed Oktoberfest realness here, folks! This is the most unique entry in this selection, being fun, catchy and very danceable! The Bavarian dialect gives the whole thing a special flavor, so if something then THIS would elevate Germany out of the bottom region of the scoreboard! Sehr Gut, Deutschland!

2. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”
3. Ivy Quianoo – “House On Fire”
4. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”
5. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”
6. Ryk – “You And I”

Cinan

1. Ryk – “You And I”

Wow! This is the only song of the selection that I liked after listening for a couple of seconds. It’s such a very gentle song. And I think Ryk will be able to cope with the live performance tonight. I wish him success!

2. voXXclub – “I mog di so”
3. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”
4. Ivy Quianoo – “House On Fire”
5. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”
6. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”

Edd

1. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”

What a captivating voice and incredible song. The music is an excellent crescendo, has an uplifting brass instrumentation, interesting lyrics and is simply pure class. My one worry is that his over-pronounced English accent and OTT stage presence makes him come across a bit weird; almost like a Mumford & Sons parody. If he can tone this down and tie his hair up, I would be shocked if this masterpiece doesn’t go top 5 in Lisbon.

2. voXXclub – “I mog di so”
3. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”
4. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”
5. Ryk – “You And I”
6. Ivy Quianoo – “House On Fire”

Florian

1. Ivy Quianoo – “House On Fire”

Ivy Quainoo is of course the first winner of The Voice of Germany. While that doesn’t justify winning the selection, it does support the fact that her voice is outstanding in this competition. The song is not the best of her catalogue, but she can make this her own when it comes to the live performance.

2. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”
3. Ryk – “You And I”
4. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”
5. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”
6. voXXclub – “I mog di so”

Jonathan

1. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”

This is my clear stand out of the German selection. Touchingly beautiful, the lyrics feel both personal to Michael yet able to connect with everyone across Europe. This is the only song of the 2018 national final season that has made me feel anything emotionally and given me goosebumps. The added orchestration in the final chorus provides the song with the climax it needs but doesn’t overdo it so as to overpower Michael’s vocals. With suitably atmospheric staging, this could provide an amazingly special moment in Lisbon.

2. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”
3. Ivy Quianoo – “House On Fire”
4. Ryk – “You And I”
5. voXXclub – “I mog di so”
6. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”

Jordi

1. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”

Sweet-sounding harmonies and touching lyrics characterises what I feel a very special gem. Michael’s offering is truly emotive and beautiful. From his voice to his ability to make you feel, words are felt as he sings. And such connection is truly rewarding. However, it is true that this composition could go under the description of the “anti-fast-food” type of music, expected to fill this year’s contest. But that disposes of one very important element: emotion. This song speaks, touch hearts and makes you feel – and that’s very valuable.

2. Ryk – “You And I”
3. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”
4. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”
5. voXXclub – “I mog di so”
6. Ivy Quianoo – “House On Fire”

Josh

1. Ryk – “You And I”

Quiet in its simplicity and fragility, “You and I” delivers a moment. On first listen, it took a second to find the rhythm, but that changed once the orchestra chimed in and, like ASMR, gave me tingles from head to toe. The power and rawness of Ryk’s voice is absolutely astounding – as if Eugent Bushpepa and Anthony Callea’s voices somehow had a baby. Accompanied with quiet yet intriguing staging, this is a surefire way to get Germany back to the top of that scoreboard.

2. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”
3. Ivy Quianoo – “House On Fire”
4. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”
5. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”
6. voXXclub – “I mog di so”

Luis

1. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”

While the family/mother theme is slightly creaky, Michael’s entry stands out musically like no other in this selection. In a field of decent songs with good singers behind them, “You Let Me Walk Alone” brings that extra touch of quality and emotion. Michael takes you on a drive and makes you feel a part of his loving home. It’s both lovely and just a tad cringy, but the beauty of the music helps pass by the lyrics.

2. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”
3. Ryk – “You And I”
4. voXXclub – “I mog di so”
5. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”
6. Ivy Quainoo – “House On Fire”

Natalie

1. voXXclub – “I mog di so”

I hoped for a better selection from Germany this year. At the end of the day this is the only song that really stuck out to me. I know it’s not supposed to be taken seriously at all, and I would cringe seeing it on stage at Lisbon, but it’s so catchy and happy and original. And even more importantly, it’s very hard to dislike a song that has such a theme of carefreeness and self-expression. We can chant “I MOG DI SO” and not care about what anyone thinks! And I’m always overjoyed to see the Germans enjoy themselves.

2. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”
3. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”
4. Ivy Quainoo – “House On Fire”
5. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”
6. Ryk – “You And I”

Robyn

1. Ryk – “You And I”

In a way, I think voXXclub might be a better pick for Eurovision, but my heart is drawn to Ryk’s “You and I”. The song creates an intimate setting — Ryk’s fragile yet powerful voice accompanied by basic piano and a thoughtful orchestral accompaniment. The only thing that’s needed is for this song to work as a live performance. If it can harness the power of the studio version, it will be a force to be reckoned with.

2. voXXclub – “I mog di so”
3. Natia Todua – “My Own Way”
4. Ivy Quianoo – “House On Fire”
5. Xavier Darcy – “Jonah”
6. Michael Schulte – “You Let Me Walk Alone”

So which of our jurors do you agree with? Which of the six acts are you rooting for in tonight’s show? Do you think Germany has potential to return to the left hand side of the scoreboard? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Darth Thulhu
Darth Thulhu
6 years ago

Congratulations to Germany on a great national final!

Colin
Colin
6 years ago

YES! Michael won! My only ”concern” now is how to make a list, since most songs are SO good! If other countries continue like this, my 27th will probably still be an 8/10. A good year, thus far! Congrats, Germany, this could seriously win!

Random Guy
Random Guy
6 years ago

Michael won! He was the best!!!

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

Okay… These points are interesting so far.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

Michael is running away with the jury votes.

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

He is OK, I say left hand of the scoreboard, but lower half.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

We shall see. It’s such a difficult year this year, with so many different styles of music. It really will depend on what the majority of audience + jury will like. Who knows, Portugal might even win again! 🙂

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

So Michael it is. It’s nice but I think they had better options. I’m not so sure Germany will avoid the bottom 5 with him. This is the kind of entry that can disappear depending on the running order.

NickC
NickC
6 years ago

when will they announce the results? I hope this will not continue all night.

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

Zalvador Zobral…zwoelf puenkte…:-)

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

The vote just closed.

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

It is already 00:30 in where I live and I am knackered. It is hard to be an ESC fan in this timezone.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

Oh dear. 🙁
I used to live in Ontario, Canada. Everything ESC was on in the afternoon there. 🙂
But UK is probably the best time zone for watching these things, luckily.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

Oh, Michael… that could be a Eurovision winning song there. I honestly don’t know how to rank this final! So many amazing entries. I have a few euro coins I can flip. 😀

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

I have no idea what is going to happen. The only thing I know is that they only can reveal the results when Jon Ola Sand allows them to do it!

Colin
Colin
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

My 1st is Michael, but I would be happy with any of the 6. Congrats to Germany on this high quality national finals. Each song brought something new. I mean, Ivy’s song is totally a Melfest material, but she is arguably better than most, if not all, songs submitted there thus far. Ryk is simply magical as well! I wouldn’t dare to be a jury member here.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

Wow, Xavier gave a great performance too! This is a really interesting final! 🙂

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

And Ivy too! Uggh, what is Germany going to do?!

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

Ryk is the way to go, my friend. He is not good, he is extraordinary,

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

I’d love it to be Ryk. But Michael’s song is sooo good! This is such a difficult one.

Colin
Colin
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

I agree that Michael and Ryk are emotional heavy hitters and Germany’s ticket to top 10. Other 4 are quite entertaining and interesting too, though. In a NF like Belarus or Moldova any of them could have been a clear favorite.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

N.B. I’m currently watching Germany TV via this link: http://www.ardmediathek.de/tv/live?kanal=208

But if you have a better link, do share it. 🙂

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

Thanks Purple Mask. I joined you. Is it me or does Nadia sound awful?

Colin
Colin
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

She just has a raspy voice, I think. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but I found it somehow cute in her case.

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Colin

OMG. Ryk is wonderful. Get rid of the interpretative dancer mate, and you will shot straight to Top 3 in Lisbon

Colin
Colin
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

Ryk did a beautiful performance, indeed! 🙂 Wouldn’t mind seeing him as a winner.

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Colin

I find Voxxclub not fun, on the contrary I find them aggressive and predatory. Somehow I suspect that they are AfD or NPD voters. Totally wrong choice for Germany, me thinks.

Colin
Colin
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

Well, they sure left me entertained! I have no idea what they are singing about, though.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Colin

I think they were singing about how perfect a person was just the way they are. Maybe?

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

Nick, I think the dancer was actually a good way to give it some dynamic. She could spin less though hahaha Ryk is amazing. Great vocals.

I like Natia, but I guess she was nervous. Also the chorus of her song doesn’t work at all.

I have mixed feelings about Voxxclub. At the same time that I think they’re uplifiting, they remind me of a group of frat boys. I guess this gets better when you had a few beers already. 😛

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

I warmed to dancer later actually.
Frat boys is a good observation

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Haha, “frat boys” sounds like an adult movie to me. 😀

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

Yeah, Ryk is an outstanding musician. I hope he wins. 🙂

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

Xavier is more entertaining than Voxxclub, but I cannot imagine him on the ESC stage. Actually, I can imagine him getting the usual last place for Germany.

Still Ryk for me… by a mile.

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

For now, I would send Ryk to Eurovision (and I don’t think Ivy or Michael will change my opinion), but I need to see a Xavier concert someday. So enternaining. Loved his crazy dancing legs.

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Ivy is a beautiful woman, and she is a pro. She has great stage presence.Song is so…so

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

Ivy is great but she deserved a better song. The lyrics remind me of the kind of nonsense we had on the british and maltese selections.

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Ha, ha, you made me fall from my chair 🙂

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Haha, yeah. Actually the song reminded me of a MelFest (Sweden) entry. But I really like Ivy’s voice. x

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Sabrina where are you from? I am Turkish, I know Purple Mask is British and Colin is Croatian. Maybe 4 of us really represent different corners of Europe?

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

I’m from Brazil, Nick. I can’t vote, just like you, I’m only allowed to watch (when I can avoid geoblocking of course)!

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Oi!

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Oi, tudo bem? How far go your portuguese skills? 😛

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Sorry, I can only say Oi and Obrigdo. I was in SP for one week, and one of my closest friends is a Gaucho.

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Fair enough. It’s way more than I can say in turkish!

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Falo um poco de português. But (no entanto?), meu francês é melhor. 🙂

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

That was pretty good, Purple! “No entanto” was a perfect choice for the sentence. 🙂

Colin
Colin
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

Xavier brought some welcome country fun!

Ivy – What a performance! What did I say about potential for strong visual images. B-)

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Colin

Best national final this year, after France? 🙂

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

I think San Remo was slightly better on average.

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

Sanremo has a disavantage, since every act was there on the final, even those who weren’t good. But Germany can be proud of tonight’s show, that’s for sure. All performers had their charm.

Colin
Colin
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

Probably! If someone told me that Germany will have stronger NF than Sweden, I’d laugh, but here it is. My last is probably a 7/10.

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Colin

Michael gave a strong performance, but I dont think the song or the performance is as immediate as taht of Ryk.

Colin
Colin
6 years ago
Reply to  Colin

Michael is still my favorite! Beautiful song, great live! I almost cried when I heard the song for the first time.

The background was tad unnecessary, as the song itself is more than enough to evoke emotions.

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Colin

Michael is my number 2, but I agree that he is the only one who can possibly beat Ryk. But I have a hunch that Germans will choose Xavier.

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  Colin

I like Michael and his song, but Ryk, Xavier and Ivy (even if I don’t like her song) impressed me the most.

ryk
ryk
6 years ago

we have the same top 6, josh

Mari(o)Vision
Mari(o)Vision
6 years ago

The same with Cinan, Josh & Robyn.
”You & I” <3

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago

I wonder if the wiwijury would have placed Ryk higher, if they knew that he’s gay. That could have given him some extra Points if they had known… ;))

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

I don’t see how that would make a difference to the song.
And, as you may recall in the UK selection, Liam Tamne didn’t get any special boost from it either.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

I wasn’t serious….

NickC
NickC
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

And it is kinda obvious that he is gay.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  NickC

Owh! Oops! 😀

Christian
Christian
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

I already noticed that many Eurovision blogs or fans are pretty close with the LGBT community. I didn’t know about Ryk and Liam, but honestly, it shouldn’t make any difference.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Christian

Again…. I was NOT serious. It was a joke.

Colin
Colin
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Just curious, but isn’t Xavier gay too? I mean, the song isn’t *explicitly* about a love relationship (could be a friend or a relative, I guess), but it definitely could be seen a such. Jonah is a man’s name, right? I mean, Xavier could be singing in a ‘role’, not biographically, although singers usually tend to.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Colin

I’d say no, but I don’t really know about it.

Radiologistology
Radiologistology
6 years ago

Natia Todua is my favorite but I hope it’s not selected for Eurovision. It won’t do good there.

w/e
w/e
6 years ago

Complete and utter bollocks

cory
cory
6 years ago

Please don’t send The German Salvador (Michael). I can’t take another Salvador, one is already too much.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  cory

Oh my god, there are literally no similarities between the two Songs or the two artists, what are you talking about?

w/e
w/e
6 years ago
Reply to  cory

Some people really need to think first before writing. Holy cow.

Héctor
Héctor
6 years ago

I would go for Michael! The most emotional song. His voice is really beautiful. I don’t want voXXclub, but maybe that’s what Germany needs.

Colin
Colin
6 years ago

What I noticed in the comments, You Tube tops and Wiwi jury section alike is that, unlike in most national secections, there is no clear favorite. Surprisingly, I saw each of these songs as someone’s first, middle and last. I will be thrilling to watch, as this time I have no idea what to expect.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Colin

Same here. This could be very exciting. 🙂

Mae
Mae
6 years ago

My favorite is Michael Schulte.

Roxy
Roxy
6 years ago

Michael Schulte has the most touching song, Ryk has the most beautiful voice, VoXXclub has the fun factor (though, I’d expect something more special from them) but overall this selection bores me. Nothing excites me here. I had high hopes from that songwriting camp but… It is what it is.
Only Voxxclub can help Germany to stand out among all the possible slow, non-fast food songs. But we’ll see…

Colin
Colin
6 years ago

Absolutely it’s Michael for me, but all six songs are better than generic Perfect Life and arguably better than Storms, so it’s likely that Germany might do better than last years. Michael could run for top 5 spot from me, while Ryk could achieve top 10. Voxxclub are really funny, and we need a bit of that too. Ivy and Natia have solid entries, but nothing what wasn’t heard before. Xavier has a nice song too.

Ffs
Ffs
6 years ago

I miss the days when men were able to sing ballads like “You let me walk alone” without being compared to Ed Sheeran. This song reminds me more of “Say you wont let go” by James Arthur, but he copied Ed Sheeran too, right? Songs like this have existed for centuries, its not always about Ed.

Eve
Eve
6 years ago
Reply to  Ffs

Everybody now who sings ballads is Ed Sheeran, lol, like Ed Sheeran invented ballads.

Samuel
Samuel
6 years ago

RYK all the way…..this song can get Germany in the top 10 for sure…..his voice and fragility will make this song an outstanding moment!!

Ana
Ana
6 years ago

My opinion (as a non-German): 1. Jonah – my absolute winner. I’m really surprised it appears so low in ranks. The song is catchy, yet no cheesy, Xavier’s voice is just great (he seems very charismatic) and I like the tempo. You really should choose it, guys! 2. You and I – the only problem with this song is that I’m not sure if it fits for Eurovision. The song itself is stunning (I really had goosebumps listening to it), very artistic and ‘tasty’, I love Ryk’s voice. But it’s also difficult. That’s why it’s my number 2. 3. You… Read more »

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Ana

I have the same 3 favorites, but Ryk is my 1st. ^^ Xavier doesn’t have a Chance to win this, so it’s between Michael and Ryk. While Ryk is obviously the outstanding one, Michael seems to Appeal to the whole Eurovision audience more than Ryk does. I’d be happy if any of These two Songs win, but the girls Need to be stopped, they are so bland.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

*three sonfs, not two songs

Eve
Eve
6 years ago

I would send Schulte with that beautiful ballad or Voxxclub if you wanna play hazardous, they will be noticed for sure 😛
Very good selection overall.

AzeriChico
AzeriChico
6 years ago

It has to be Ryk!!

Joe
Joe
6 years ago

You Let Me Walk Alone is a grower – I like it a lot and it’d be a great entry for Germany. Then again, I don’t get the hatred for voXXclub either. They’re a lot of fun!

Myles Henehan
Myles Henehan
6 years ago

My top 6: 1) Ivy Quainoo – House of Fire (the song is not the best but her voice is incredible and I’m hoping she’ll lift it live). 2) Ryk – You and I (I’ve been careful not to jump on the bandwagon with most Eurovision fans this year who are rooting for boring ballads just to be pretentious. BUT, this song really hooked me. His voice is incredible and I think live it will be magic). 3) Natia Todua – My Own Way (Nice song, nice voice, but worried it will be forgotten on the main stage like many… Read more »

Sasha
Sasha
6 years ago
Reply to  Myles Henehan

What you’ve said about Ivy, can be said about Levina.
The singer can’t do anything if the song is bad.

Myles
Myles
6 years ago
Reply to  Sasha

I still think the song is better than Levina’s. For Ivy it’s not a great song in comparison to her other singles, but I still really like the song. I’m just hoping live I’ll love it.

meygladsiepo
meygladsiepo
6 years ago

Mickael Schulte song is a Top 5 material (after La Forza and Monsters from Saara Alto of course). It would be a crime if german people dont chose him. If they dont chose him, try to send Ivy to Lisbon. But i dont see any other song than mickael one suceed in Lisbon

Ari
Ari
6 years ago

WIth German being my mother tongue, I find Voxxclub’s song particularly painful to listen to. It’s completely fine to send fun songs (or in this case songs that are supposed to be fun), but you have to make those A WHOLE LOT OF CATCHIER than this weak and lackluster piece. Hell, no! The only decent choice is Michael Schulte. I do not like a great deal of his lyrical content, but unfortunately, there’s nothing else worthwhile in this selection. I just can’t see how anyone else would be the reason for Germany to get such significantly better odds all of… Read more »

Nate
Nate
6 years ago

My Own Way is such a flop I don’t know why people is liking it so much….Anyways good luck tonight Germany

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Nate

People don’t like it here in Germany. Everyone in the german bubble knows it’s gonna flop bigtime (at least almost everybody….). At least WE know that it’s terrible, not sure if whole Germany knows it….

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago

I’d send Ryk or Michael schulte, the other’s are a certain outside of the top 20 place case. I think Michael made our Odds explode and sent us right into the top 10, which is cool…. I like the song quite much, but Ryk has a better song imo. Everyone that has Ivy or Natia as their favourite just wants to see us burn, they’re literally glorious perfect black ghost, don’t make that happen.

Marc
Marc
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

I’m curious to see what will happen at Eurovision if Germany sends Michael (which will happen 99%) and Sweden sends Felix (which is very likely if juries don’t screw up). If both can survive or one is gonna overshadow the other. Really like both tho xD Need to see them live.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Marc

It’ll all be fine if Sweden sends Samir & Viktor xD Okay, Felix is actually my 2nd place right now and since I know that S&V don’t have any chances, I’m rooting for him. If you seperate both Acts (Michael & Felix) from one another enough, there won’t be a Problem. Let Michael peform 10th and Felix can be 25th or something.

Marc
Marc
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Samir & Viktor would be too cool.
In the Michael/Felix scenario, I hope it’ll be room for both in the Top 10 but one of them might stand out more. We’ll see with their live performances I guess.
Nice to Germany climbing with the bookies 😀

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Marc

If you’re gonna spend your 20 votes for Michael, I’m gonna spend mine on Felix, win-win Situation 😛

Marc
Marc
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

Hahah. I would rather you voting for our lovely duo tho (Spain). Then we have a deal haha
Anyway, I can tell you with either Michael or Ryk (need to see them live tho) I might vote for Germany like the old days with Lena and Roman 😀
Atm I only like Italy and Czech Republic so Germany is in a good position 😀

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Marc

Czech Republic and Italy make my top 2 actually. ^^ Every vote is welcome. But promise me you won’t vote for us if we send one of the women, we don’t deserve it then…

Marc
Marc
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

I only can see those girls being sent by the juries xD

John Moynahan
John Moynahan
6 years ago

In what’s developing into a selection of serious, theme-ridden song contest, (and there’s nothing wrong with that) we need some light hearted sing-a-long fun
This is unashamedly Voxxclub territory
This would be a breath of fresh air on the Lisbon stage
Please Germany pick this and see your country on the left side of the leader board
Danke

H
H
6 years ago

If we should believe the Odds Germany should send Michael Schulte. He is topping the national final odds and he moved Germany from place 20 till 9! That is really impressive so choose wisely Germany!!

Sasha
Sasha
6 years ago

Eurovision needs VoXXclub so much. And Germany needs VoXXclub so much.
But that international jury is weird, those people probably never heard of ESC.
Why did Germany needed to have international jury this year? Why?
If Germany will not send VoXXclub I will hate so much all those weird leftist globalists that think sending traditional music is ultra-nationalism.
Germany, send VoXXclub, or burn in hell now.

Antatika
Antatika
6 years ago
Reply to  Sasha

I don’t think liking schlager music or not has much to do with being more left or right on the political scale… It’s just something you like or not. Since I had to listen to schlagers at every party I attented since I was very young, I grew to absolutely hate this type of music. But that has nothing to do with my view on politics lol. Most young people I know just think schlagers are lame (unless they’re drunk enough to roll with it, and then it becomes fun I guess.) But what I don’t get: isn’t the stereotype… Read more »

Sasha
Sasha
6 years ago
Reply to  Antatika
Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Sasha

Haha, danke.
Antatika may have a good point or two here. But I suppose it depends on the intentions behind the song.

Sasha
Sasha
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

What intentions are behind a balkan ballad about love?
You are atrocious extreme left.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Sasha

Well thanks. It was nice debating with you, while it lasted.

Einsleben
Einsleben
6 years ago

I totally agree with Josh! Thanks

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago

There’s no clear favorite, it seems. I’d go with something original and send voXXclub–that’ll certainly stand out at the contest, unlike the rest.

Catriona Colville
Catriona Colville
6 years ago

Schulte is the clear favourite. He is why Germany’s odds are surging. voXXclub would send Germany to new lows.

Sasha
Sasha
6 years ago

@Catriona Colville – ”voXXclub would send Germany to new lows”

What new lows? Semifinals, or what?
Michael will be destroyed after rehearsals by the very people that are supporting him now. Like Gabbani was. Everybody will love Madame Monsieur till the end, sadly.

Napaw
Napaw
6 years ago

Thank you, Josh.

Alex
Alex
6 years ago

I mostly agree with Josh. We have the same opinion if we swap you let me walk alone with house on fire.