Melodi Grand Prix: Semi Final One (Tonight 18.45 GMT)

[VoR]

Did we ever have a discussion about elevating MGP to share space in this forum? I feel they've earned it. Anyway if people hate it I'll move this back to Eurovision / merge it into the Norway thread.



Obviously tonight is all about the return of the icon. But the whole selection is VERY GOOD (on record) so we'll see...

 

[ZenGiraffe]

I mean, we might as well rename the Melfest forum to the National Finals forum. Which I think is actually a good idea but I can already sense some may have objections

 

[Lucille]

As long as we keep the tradition of Sanremo being one long meandering 55 page thread.

 

[ZenGiraffe]

As long as we keep the tradition of Sanremo being one long meandering 55 page thread.

Oh yes, this is ESSENTIAL

 

[Sheena]

Do I stream through the app then? Will that work as I’m in the UK? Want to watch on the big tv…

 

[VoR]

I've just downloaded the app to my TV and created an account. It looks to be working. The show on NRK1 right now isn't streamable outside Norway but they usually make MGP available everywhere so fingers crossed...

 

[Tisch]

Do I stream through the app then? Will that work as I’m in the UK? Want to watch on the big tv…

We've cast it in the past if your laptop/TV can do that?

 

[Sheena]

We've cast it in the past if your laptop/TV can do that?

That’s the plan. I’ve signed up to an account but I’m not entirely sure it’s working…we’ll see at 18:50!

 

[Sheena]

It’s still doing the “not outside Norway thing”- for everyone else?

 

[win_the_game]

It’s still doing the “not outside Norway thing”- for everyone else?

Possibly still blocked as the previous tv show is still on.

 

[FetchFugly]

It’s still doing the “not outside Norway thing”- for everyone else?

Yep. Even on the desktop I am getting 'something went wrong while playing'.

 

[Sheena]

You’d think they’d want other potential voters to be able to get involved but NO!

 

[VoR]

It's working for me now via the app!

 

[GinAg (39)]

I've got it. I just followed the link on my TV.

 

[VoR]

Margo looking SNATCHED

 

[Sheena]

I’ve gone through the ESC Europe Live thing on YouTube and it worked

 

[VoR]

Yes there's this as well if the NRK app/page isn't working

 

[GinAg (39)]

Has @Sheena finally reached the age of technology struggles?

 

[Sheena]

Has @Sheena finally reached the age of technology struggles?

Love, I've been there since the iPod shuffle..,

 

[Sheena]

Mr Sheena: “isn’t this low rent?”

 

[FetchFugly]

CDs as DECOR is very RETRO

 

[Sheena]

Not being funny, but I want a disco bath

 

[Sheena]

This is very early 00s Melodifestivalen

 

[FetchFugly]

There is something vaguely Jenny Velvet about her.

 

[win_the_game]

This is QUESTIONABLE at best

 

[VoR]

This feels like something Ian Masterson(?) would produce for one of those curious past-it diva compilations we were fascinated by about ten years ago.

Likeable little opener though.

 

[Sheena]

This is also terrifying

 

[VoR]

I do love a crowd shot of UNCONVINCED SCANDIS

 

[FetchFugly]

She seems quite A LOT

 

[VoR]

Uh-oh, acoustic guitar alert!

 

[Sheena]

I do love a crowd shot of UNCONVINCED SCANDIS

In a studio but trying to recreate the Swedish stadium atmosphere

 

[FetchFugly]

I am getting that he is a name dropper.

 

[VoR]

Well this can BORE OFF

 

[FetchFugly]

I don't think Rodney Jerkins would be impressed.

 

[VoR]

Why is he so sweaty?

 

[Sheena]

I’ve spent the entire song to this point thinking he was singing in Norwegian

 

[Sheena]

Nothing to trouble OUR MARG so far

 

[win_the_game]

Well I don't think anyone needs to hear that ever again

 

[VoR]

What a curiously abrupt finish.

 

[Sheena]

That gay with the tinsel wasn’t impressed