A few hours ago we heard the one-minute snippets.
And now you can see the rehearsals too. That’s because broadcaster SVT has just released clips from Melodifestivalen Semi-Final 2.
Melodifestivalen Semi-Final 2
Rehearsal Clips
Click on each act to see their rehearsal:
1. Klara Hammarström – “Nobody”
2. Jan Johansen – “Miraklernas tid” – no rehearsal
3. Dotter – “Bulletproof”
4. Méndez feat. Alvaro Estrella – “Vamos amigos”
5. Linda Bengtzing – “Alla mina sorger”
6. Paul Rey – “Talking in My Sleep”
7. Anna Bergendahl – “Kingdom Come”
You’ll notice that Jan Johansen did not rehearse on Thursday. That’s because the last-minute replacement for the disqualified Thorsten Flinck was double booked. In its dedicated Melfest blog, SVT explains that the Eurovision 1995 singer had two previously arranged gigs which he couldn’t back out of.
Instead, he will arrive in Gothenburg for rehearsals on Friday. TV bosses aren’t worried. In a secret SVT rehearsal on Wednesday, he apparently performed “a stunning version” of the entry.
The full performances will be shown live during the broadcast of Semi-Final 2.
Melodifestivalen Semi-Final 2 Running Order
Producers decide the Melodifestivalen running order to provide the best show for viewers at home. They vary song genres and styles to provide each artist a time to shine.
Newcomer Klara Hammarström kicks things off with her upbeat entry “Nobody”.
Things then slow down with Jan Johansen on second. His song “Miraklernas tid” will provide a change of pace. We change again with Dotter‘s Sia-sounding track “Bulletproof”. Her laser light show promises to be quite the spectacle.
The pace picks back up with song four. Méndez and Alvaro Estrella should bring the fiesta with “Vamos amigos”.
The fifth song is a further contrast. Linda Bengtzing‘s “Alla mina sorger” offers a bridge between older and newer sounds at Melodifestivalen.
Paul Rey then takes things to 2020 with arena anthem “Talking in My Sleep”. And Anna Bergendahl should end things on a high with “Kingdom Come”.
How can I watch Melodifestivalen 2020?
All six weeks of Melodifestivalen 2020 will be broadcast live on SVT1. International fans will be able to watch the semi-finals, Andra Chansen and the final on SVTPlay. Sweden’s broadcaster will make a non-geoblocked stream available.
All shows air from 8pm CET.
Who do you think had the best rehearsal? Let us know in the comments below!
Paul just blew me away emotionally and also melody wise.. My winner.. Love Linda and Anna as well..
I know it’s a bit hard to tell beforehand. But melfest is not only about the acts themselves. This week, Sweden has had all the attention on Jan Johanssen. We know less about how he will handle the song and less about his performance. This mystery and the fact that he has had so much less practice will make him the dark horse of this heat. If he surprises in any way, I think he will end VERY well. Much better than if he was planned to compete from scratch.
Everything looks and sounds uninspired,.
Not a fan of Dotter’s staging. It’s too… frantic/chaotic for the song. I’ve seen it being compared to Raiven’s Zazarim performance, but that staging looked more refined than this one.
I love this more modern staging for Anna. She better go direkt til final, Sweden.
I say Anna and Klara DTF, Paul and Dotter to AC.
But neither of them seem at the level of Robin and the Mamas.
I disagree Anna’s is better than Robin’s tbh
Anna and Alvaro/Mendez DTF.
Klara/Linda AC.
Not going to happen but hey…
Dotter has AMAZING staging. Simple yet effective. Song is alright. But when it comes to singing… Well, I hope it’s just stress or something
With a really good song Anna could win Eurovision. She has the charisma and a unique likeability
I am loving Mendez – I want to be at that party!
I feel like Anna Bergendahl is better than the song. The song is kind off meh but she makes it her own and performs the hell out of it!
Paul Rey should do fine yet I feel like he is more likely to be AC. And I get this strange feeling that Mendez will be a surprise final qualifier..
I love Anna’s snippet. This will be so good in full. Good luck queen!
I don’t find anything particular about that Paul guy. That’s a really basic song isnt it?
This lineup is so average. Worst than the first semifinal. This one is also harder to predict because almost all of them are in the same level. Paul Rey is my fav here. I don’t care too much about the others. My top: 1. Paul Rey – “Talking in My Sleep” (6.75) 2. Dotter – “Bulletproof” (6.25) 3. Anna Bergendahl – “Kingdom Come” (6.25) 4. Klara Hammarström – “Nobody” (5.75) 5. Méndez feat. Alvaro Estrella – “Vamos amigos” (5) 6. Linda Bengtzing – “Alla mina sorger” (4.5) 7. Jan Johansen – Miraklernas tid (3) My prediction: FINAL Anna Bergendahl –… Read more »
I cant get over how cheap the set design is this year, literally a curtain and some light columns
Kind of agree with you, looks really cheap, I know they have to move the stage and stuff but this year seems really budget!
ikr it looks like a stage a school play would perform on
Well, if you have to desemble the stage every week and put it up again with a time limit then I don’t think you would make it to difficult for yourself. Just saying..
My whole top 7 has done a 180 based on these clips, Anna has definitely benefitted from having better staging.
If Dotter improves her live vocals she’s my winner. I don’t get the hype about Paul and Anna. Both of their songs are missing something. I like Anna her staging though.
I don’t care in what order but I want: Klara, Dotter, Anna & Mendez ft. Alvaro in the final.
ANNAAAAA. Omg I’m so proud, that staging looks amazing and her voice is incredible as always. She looks so good and happy. And the song is really nice as well with that uplifting chorus. I cant wait to see the whole piece, I’m definitely rooting for her !! Dotter has the best staging, it really stands out. I hope her voice will be better than in the snippet. I’m really hoping she will at least go to andra chansen even if that song is a bit generic
When staging elevates songs! Anna and Paul DTF please.! Paul has some special effects not seen in the clip. Anna is just so happy and she brings so much energy with this song and performance. What else do you need? Too bad Dotter’s song is too much Sia, because the staging is so cool. But I want Dotter and Mendez and Alvaro to AC.
Still early to tell how much I like her song (my first impression of “Ashes to Ashes” was better), but it seems Anna will play in her own league in this semi. Everything looks great in her clip. I’m disappointed with Dotter’s song, but at least the staging looks cool.
Feels like a weaker selection this week. I predict: 1. Anna Bergendahl. No doubt this is the best voice of the night. Still not an amazing song but in a sub par heat this is the winner. Anna is likeable so this should go through DTF. 2. Paul Rey. Hate the outfit, the hair, the shoes. Change that and the rest will be fine. A bit of a bland song that has been heard before, but this is melfest so it will probably do well. In this heat it should go through DTF. 3. Dotter. I like the song, more… Read more »
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I was curious about what you said regarding Linda Bengtzing. I am not swedish and other than being aware of her multiple participations (and early success) at Melo, I didn’t realize this song was about celebrating her career. Is she not so liked in Sweden? I remember Killer Girl not getting that great of a reception either.
Well from the one minute clip she sings about how she doesn’t want all that old stuff back and how leaving it behind is cause for celebration, but she eludes to it way to much, makes it seem fake you know? Idk, I personally have no hate or love for the woman. I think we just see her as the slightly loud mouthed women who wore a yellow dress in melfest all those years ago, with maybe a slight dislike for her being full of herself.
I think he refers to that swedes don’t like to brag and they disapprove when people does. However, being a veteran in Björkmans show will never really give you much of a chance. They can either give you a b-side song from the mid 00s (Sonja Aldén) or same type of “modern” flat production, yet never one if the good songs of the year.
She was never to count with in first place given why she is in the competition. So it’s not the lyrics that will make her fail.
Listening to the 1 minute snippet of Paul Reys sing I first thought it was an obvious Duncan Lawrence inspired song and a beautiful one as well, but watching and hearing the rehearsal clip it is not even close to what Arcade was and i felt it disappointed. But I have to wait until I hear the studio cut though. Anna Bergendahl sounds and looks great. Should definitely be top 3 in the Swedish final with this performance… Maybe a bit too cheesy to do very well in Eurovision though… Of the performances I really do love the staging of… Read more »
Well seen in some blogs Paul Reys has some special effects in the background not seen in the clip, and I am very happy that he actually is not doing a Duncan Lawrance because why should he? He is not Duncan and will never be so no point in doing same kind of performance as him…just saying.
I think Paul is better and far more entertaining.
So Anna is going DTF
Other one can be : Paul Rey or Dotter
AC: All acts are in the running
Only ones guaranteed to not be eliminated is Anna and Paul I think
Only one definitely Out is the song which didn’t even rehearse
I’d be happy seeing Dotter going DTF or AC. I mostly agree, though I do think there is a slight chance Paul could be eliminated. The only act I definitely don’t see being eliminated is Anna at the moment.
I put him through atleast to Andra chansen cause amongst the other contenders he clearly has a different vibe than Klara , Linda , Mendez n Alvaro
We know Jan is going to be eliminated
So I think Paul will atleast make Andra chansen cause he has a more emotional connect song
About Dotter , I don’t like the pose she is standing in to make the lights fall on the dress , a bit unsuited to the vibe of the song
Anna had the best rehearsal and stage out of all of them but the song is still kinda meh.
Anna has something so sweet and genuine. I love her.
Would it be crazy if We sent Anna 10 years after the failure in Germany and this time she qualifed in Rotterdam? I want us to do it but im a little scared if it happesns again. it will be TOOO sad :(.
Yeah but Australia, Sweden, Ukraine can also miss. We are not super heroes:) . The only thing we have to do to miss is sending a average song with a average performance to miss when 10 are killing it. Then we are out.
Dotter – Zazarim lol
That’s what I thought
I was like where is the pink hair
Damn such cool rehearsal clips. 1. Anna B – Polished and strong. The rehearsal clip was much more interesting than the audio only. She looks and sound like a truly evolved and stronger version of her 2010 eurovision entry. This could potentially be her redemption year. That said, the shirtless guys in black kilts left me a little confused. Im sure many ladies (and some gents) probably won’t mind it but their look seemed kinda random and a little out of place for the song. Still doesn’t take away from the songs impressiveness live. 2. Dotter – I am admittedly… Read more »
Anna Anna Anna :). I asked some of my friends if they could name the 2 last winners in Melfest of Sweden. They could not. I also asked them how many men have we sent in a row. They didnt knew that answer either. So its only WE who know that. Average people vote for a song they like on the night. They dont care about these things. It doesnt matter to 95% of the tv audience. Just so you all know that.
I dunno what to make outta it
Anna what a legend… such a sweet person! The live performence is on spot (best of the bunch), who knows maybe she wins again. I hope so though
OMG i love bulletproof in rehearsal
I believe , I believe , I believe
Like a diamond , the horizon