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It was a huge letdown for me that Israel were knocked out in the semi-finals, as their song "Push the Button" was one of the slightly unEurovision type things that makes the show worth watching. Oh well...
Generally this was hilarious watching. One hell of a lot of off-key singing and bad outfits, but there was a distinct change in the types of music prevailing. Last year's winner (Lordi) definitely opened up a niche within the competition which has been filled by more rock-based music.
Of course the British entry was atrocious. Probably not the worst we've had (anyone remember 2003 when Jemini gave us our first no points?) I just can't believe Malta chose to give us their 12. That was hilarious..
I was so surprised at the band chosen to fill in between the end of voting and the announcing of the points: Apocalyptica! Cello rock! An awesome performance along with all the stage show of acrobats, fire juggling and other performers of different types. Makes such a great change to Eurovision.
For once our announcer (Terry Wogan) didn't get drunk! He actually said he wasn't allowed any alcohol, but of course that didn't stop him insulting everyone. :P
And as for the votes... The usual political ties, of course. Eastern Europe sticks together and everyone hates the UK (but the lack of votes for us weren't completely political because also, we suck), and of course there were the Scandinavian alliances. I love it when Terry Wogan gets the allied votes right.
The rather butch woman from Serbia won??? At least it wasn't the Ukraine! And I suppose it was quite nice for Serbia because it was their first time participating (not including as Serbia & Montenegro). I was quite disappointed that Bulgaria didn't win, as they were quite interesting, and probably my favourite of the bands in the finals.
This has been a very interesting year! My questions left open for next year are as follows:
1. How can Britain get any worse?
2. When genre will Germany attempt next year? (They tried country and jazz/swing this year and last.)
3. Will the political voting ever stop? (Hah!)
I'm looking forward to it already!
8/10
