Malta’s Destiny Chukunyere treated us to yet another confident performance during her second rehearsal this afternoon. There haven’t been any major changes since Monday. Destiny oozes sass and soul, as always. And we can’t fault her vocally. The backdrop is still busy, busy. The only real difference is the young singer’s attire. The casual look is out, and in its place is a lovely little black dress. Coupled with a patterned waistcoat, it goes a long way towards helping Destiny stand out from the madness behind her. The performance concludes with a head bob, before she reaches skywards. Destiny grins afterwards. She’s good and she knows it!
Junior Eurovision 2015: Malta’s second rehearsal
What we thought of Destiny’s first rehearsal
Malta’s Destiny Chukunyere bobbed her head, dropped some major attitude, and kept her vocals pitch perfect during her first rehearsal at Junior Eurovision 2015. The LED backdrop comes directly from her funky music video: it’s all bright colors, fun lettering, and pulsating soul realness. She stands on stage alone — with a voice that big, you really don’t need help — and does a good job connecting with the camera. She wore all black this morning with glittering silver shoes and a matching silver scarf providing the only accents. We suspect she has a surprise up her sleeve for her second rehearsal: wearing all black, she kind of disappears into the background which is quite dark.
The camera angles were initially underwhelming, but in subsequent takes producers revealed a few of their tricks. They panned in from behind the illuminated arches which flash “not my soul” — it adds real dynamism — and also from overhead, showing off the LED floor which at times matches the wall. The bridge sees a camera spin around Destiny who sings direct to camera. It’s a dizzying and delightful touch. The number ends with Destiny working the runway stage left. She wants to be among the people and with her fans!
Junior Eurovision 2015: Malta’s first rehearsal
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Photo: EBU (Credit: Elena Volotova/Vladimir Dudakliev)
I don’t like the song
This song is overrated by wiwibloggs fans, and they wili be with Australia overrated in juries votes.
Top 3.
If not: riot.