Deban: If there are elevators in the Crystal Hall, this is the sort of music they should play in them. Save the stage for something more dramatic and memorable. The wind machines could double up as much needed air-conditioning. Wiwi: So, um, I take it that Deban did not like the performance. Well, I have [...]
Today the Wiwi Jury heads to Helsinki to review Pernilla Karlsson’s ESC 2012 song “När jag blundar” (When I close my eyes). We kept our eyes wide open, but what about our ears? Read on to find out which jury members applauded, and which ones put Pernilla on mute… Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers [...]
Since we last checked in on the bookies’ predictions on who will win the first semi-final of ESC 2012, the leaderboard has seen some major shifts. Denmark’s Soluna Samay remains on top at Betfair with odds of 107/50. However, she no longer shares that spot with San Marino. After unveiling her song “The Social Network,” [...]
Wiwi was on Facebook this morning when Erkki from Finland posted Heidi Kyrön’s cover version of Katrina and the Waves’ 1997 Eurovision winner “Love Shine a Light.” It’s in Finnish, but still warms my cold soul! Have a listen and let us know how you think it compares to the original. (And then add us [...]
Vebooboo and Wiwi do not agree about Paradise Oskar’s chances of victory in the first semi-final. Here’s what they say. Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
“Da Da Dam” lyrics — Paradise Oskar Eurovision 2011 — Finland Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
The Finns are one step closer to forgetting the squeezebox-playing duo Kuunkuiskaajat. The Nordic nation chooses its 2011 Eurovision rep on Saturday, February 12 live from Turku. But just because you’re not in Finland doesn’t mean you can’t cast your vote, too! Review all of the qualifiers from semi-finals one, two, and three, and then [...]
Vebooboo is still catching his breath from the third and final Finnish semi-final, which featured the most varied and exciting line-up of the competition. Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
Vebooboo had high hopes for Soma Manuchar. The Kurdish immigrant took to the stage January 22 clad in a belly dancer outfit and sporting a six-foot pony tail ya just wanted to yank. Unfortunately the fabulous look was all she had going for her. The three-minute performance was devoid of any movement and full of [...]
Finland, the nation that brought you 2010′s accordion-playing wet dream Kuunkuiskaajat, has already made progress toward another disastrous ESC result. On January 15, during the first of three semi-finals, the Finnish public voted through a boring ballad sung by Johanna Iivanainen, a tango-inspired song by Marko Maunuksela and a heavy metal group named Cardiant that [...]
On June 6 Finnish broadcaster YLE began accepting submissions for Eurovision 2011. The network received a total of 277 entries, which it then narrowed to 12 semi-finalists: Automatic Eye, Sami Hintsanen, Johanna Iivanainen, Jimi Constantine, Jonna, Soma Manuchar, Marko Maunuksela, Milana Misic, Eveliina Määttä, Paradise Oskar, Tommi Soidinmäki and Stala & So. Last week, three [...]
Anna Bergendahl is the first Swedish entry in the history of Eurovision to fail to qualify for the final, but y’all are still showing her some love. Wiwi’s readers have named the 18-year old singer and former Swedish Idol finalist their favorite Nordic act at Eurovision. Which Scandinavian Entry Is Your Favorite at Eurovision 2010?online [...]
Wiwi will update this page as more contestants rehearse. Be sure to let Wiwi know what you think of the second rehearsals. Who surprised you? Who improved the most over the first rehearsal? And who was just lame? Dish! Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post [...]
From Sweden’s ABBA to Finland’s Lordi to Norway’s Alexander Rybak, the Scandinavians know what it takes to win Eurovision. This year they’re fielding an impressive roster of candidates. Denmark offers mainstream pop, Iceland throws down euro-dance, Norway offers a cheesy ballad, Finland has gone native with a traditional folk melody and Sweden has dreamed up [...]
Wiwi recently stumbled across a few Eurovision remixes and can’t stop dancing! (And what a relief—there are TOO many ballads this year). To share the love, Wiwi will upload his favorite dance versions of this year’s Eurovision tracks every few days. First up is Finland. Looks like accordions will soon be a staple in Helsinki [...]
 From Sweden’s ABBA to Finland’s Lordi to Norway’s Alexander Rybak, the Scandinavians know what it takes to win Eurovision. This year they’re fielding an impressive roster of candidates. Denmark offers mainstream pop, Iceland throws down ecstasy-induced euro-dance and Finland has gone native with a traditional folk melody. The act that proves itself the best [...]
Finland’s hottest folk duo Kuunkuiskaajat (that means Moonwhisperers in Finnish) has released a music video previewing their 2010 Eurovision entry. Wiwi loves that these ladies manage to look beautiful while feeding horses and shoveling dirt. And they can sing, too! Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this [...]
“Työlki Ellää” lyrics — Kuunkuiskaajat (Eurovision 2012, Finland) Mitä minä laulan kun olen iloinen Mitä laitan leijailemaan päälle sävelten Paljon päivänpaistetta ja poutapilviä Torikauppiaille nauravia silmiä Mä laulan Paista päivä, kulje kunnon kuu Työlki ellää, mut kaupal rikastuu Mä laulan Paista päivä, kulje kunnon kuu Työlki ellää, mut kaupal rikastuu Mitä minä laulan kun olen [...]