Jezebel Finland Rasmus Eurovision 2022 Rehearsal
Photo: EBU / NATHAN REINDS

Semi-final one second rehearsals are done. Now, it’s time to look to the second semi. Finland’s The Rasmus kicked off the first batch of semi two run throughs with “Jezebel”. How did the rockers get on? Let’s find out…

Finland’s The Rasmus “Jezebel” — Eurovision 2022 second rehearsal

Padraig: It’s currently raining in Turin. And The Rasmus have come prepared. Frontman Lauri dons a large waterproof yellow trench coat, while his bandmates wear big yellow boots. Although given the rest of their rock n’ roll aesthetic, it’s questionable how effective their outfits would be at keeping them dry should they venture outside. We begin with a close-up shot of Lauri holding a yellow balloon. He soon lets go and as it floats away, the camera pans out to reveal that the stage is actually filled with black and yellow balloons. The remainder of the performance is a typical rock show. The band show off their stylish instrument playing techniques, while Lauri tears off his jacket to prance topless around the stage. It’s certainly a captivating opener for the semi. But, despite their decades of experience, some nerves appeared to be present and Lauri’s vocals were not the strongest.

Reaction to Finland’s second rehearsal at Eurovision 2022

@wiwibloggs_official #Finland’s @therasmusofficial bring balloons aplenty to their 2nd #Eurovision rehearsal. @jonathanvautrey watches and reacts 🇫🇮 #ESC2022 #Eurovision2022 #Jezebel ♬ original sound – wiwibloggs

What do you think? How will The Rasmus fair in the semi-final? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Andrew
Andrew
1 year ago

He looks like Pennywise dressed as Georgie

Anna Annita
Anna Annita
1 year ago

…it’s a no guilty pleasure ! Lovely !

Nils
Nils
1 year ago

Lauri’s singing is kind of a letdown. With all of his experience, one would expect better. Should still be a rather safe qualifier, though.

Rimig
1 year ago

Am I the only one hearing “Jezebel, I don’t know how you got in my butt”???

Nikki
Nikki
1 year ago

Despite the vocals it still looks professional

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
1 year ago

Just a thought: Whenever I see balloons on a rock stage, I wonder how long it will be before they get thumped around the audience and popped at irregular intervals.

Fred
Fred
1 year ago

His vocals were pretty shaky at UMK, so I don’t think we can expect a much stronger vocal performance. That being said, I really like this song. Love the black and yellow – and the balloons. All the best.

Shannon
Shannon
1 year ago

All the other countries used backtrack, but why not Finland? It keeps the songs strength as it has vocal parts that need to come from it or the other band members.

Staging looking pretty amazing!

Essie
Essie
1 year ago

Finland and Norway in black and yellow. Now that I’ve seen it, I can’t unsee… good thing they are in different semi finals.

Essie
Essie
1 year ago
Reply to  Essie

Eurovision.tv has a photo of the Rasmus with the Subwoolfer dancers, it is the exact same yellow color ? https://eurovision.tv/live-blog-thursday-5-may/snippet/dance-classes-have-resumed

Robin
Robin
1 year ago

Why Finland is 14th in the odds is beyond me. Its a certain nq

Bandido
Bandido
1 year ago
Reply to  Robin

Based of what, yours???

Sisi
1 year ago

I’m just glad the staging the chose meant the Rainbow of Death was a non issue XD

Ulla Rajala
Ulla Rajala
1 year ago

Vocals are not Lauri’s strong point…

Briekimchi
Briekimchi
1 year ago

I didn’t like the staging in the national final. I do like this staging a lot more.
If they can just improve the vocals a little, I think this qualifies easily.

Kalla
Kalla
1 year ago

Wow I really love the stage for Finland (mainly cause it covers up you know what!), it looks edgy and cool, I like the the yellow and black theme also. My only issue is the vocals sound quite shakey in the clip, especially at the beginning, maybe he’s trying to save his voice for the final.

Shift_key
Shift_key
1 year ago

This song is sooo generic and bland.

Angie4815
1 year ago

I can’t with this photo, I wanna be this happy too

Essie
Essie
1 year ago
Reply to  Angie4815

He looks ready to go play in the rain, jump in some puddles maybe xD

Ria van de Velde
Ria van de Velde
1 year ago

I love this song too, one of my favorites this year

2022
1 year ago

I love this song. 9,/10

AllThingsNordic.eu
1 year ago

What is this with the baloons? Don’t get it. The UMK final staging was amazing but this is much weaker. Unless they are so confident they will qualify and then do that staging in the final. Fingers crossed! Hyvää Suomi!

Adrián
Adrián
1 year ago

I wouldn’t even call some black balloons “staging”. It looks like a emo-kid birthday party circa 2001.

Rich
Rich
1 year ago

Sadly, he reminds me of it. That clown also loved balloons. Same hair style. Just replaced red with black.