They couldn’t even give The Mamas a pimp slot?
REALLY?
The song is called "In The Middle" innit, so the producers have got to be oh so funny
They couldn’t even give The Mamas a pimp slot?
REALLY?
Someone else who I follow watched it said that it was mentioned that The Mamas were constantly moving around the running order AND that they hadn’t considered giving anyone other than Eric the pimp slot.
I think I’m going to properly watch this year.
I mean, there’s FUCK ALL ELSE TO DO!
a good year to get invested - Lena is hosting the first heat
"Carola, I've heard you've already booked your hotel room in Athens. Is that true?"
ICONIC.
Shirley Clamp hosting ANDRA CHANSEN is also delightful. And crazy Pernilla is in the mix.
Charlotte's been given what feels like a very good opportunity. ON PAPER.
Apparently there are 3 Eurovision winners, 5 at a push. I mean, I’m pretty sure that’s said every year
Oh, I only listened with half an ear but I interpreted them like she thought there’s three acts with obvious Mello winning potential. At least five acts would do really well at ESC (they mentioned top 5?) but that some of them would be less competitive in Sweden. Then at the end she said at least one had Eurovision winning potential.Apparently there are 3 Eurovision winners, 5 at a push. I mean, I’m pretty sure that’s said every year
Oh, I only listened with half an ear but I interpreted them like she thought there’s three acts with obvious Mello winning potential. At least five acts would do really well at ESC (they mentioned top 5?) but that some of them would be less competitive in Sweden. Then at the end she said at least one had Eurovision winning potential.
Same here. I want to become a proper loon, @Suomi help me to become one please x
I mostly have NO idea of the history, references, the people, the presenters etc which everyone here seems to know inside out, so I find it quite scary posting anything But it's so worth it and you can see why it's the most popular (well, I think?!) national selection process.
It’s so good to read new opinions so please don’t be put off by us nerds
I think you’ve hit the nail on the head there - it’s like a revolving door of gay drama. I’ll be talking about this and more on @dUb ’s podcast. Soon.I think what I find most interesting (and I know it's not specific to Melodifestivalen, but it does seem more obvious here) is how it's like this revolving door of musical artists, dropping in and out on a whim. Back next year? Sure! Fancy skipping a decade? Why not! But more how those artists are of all different ages, male and female, with a variety of song types. Even if they understandably lean towards younger acts on the whole, it feels quite OPEN TO ALL which is lovely. I can definitely see how people loon over all aspects of it. It's kind of like "getting to know the regulars", right down to the writers, with newbies added each year.
I guess one day I might trawl through the vaults and give myself a history lesson but WHERE does one even begin
Is Melodi Grand Prix like a dry run?
Also even though people say it's gone downhill, the quality of acts and music, collectively, is a bit better than your average national final surely
Is it as popular there as it ever was? I'm always a bit taken aback by how big the venues and crowds are unless that's an illusion!
I think what I find most interesting (and I know it's not specific to Melodifestivalen, but it does seem more obvious here) is how it's like this revolving door of musical artists, dropping in and out on a whim. Back next year? Sure! Fancy skipping a decade? Why not! But more how those artists are of all different ages, male and female, with a variety of song types. Even if they understandably lean towards younger acts on the whole, it feels quite OPEN TO ALL which is lovely. I can definitely see how people loon over all aspects of it. It's kind of like "getting to know the regulars", right down to the writers, with newbies added each year.
I guess one day I might trawl through the vaults and give myself a history lesson but WHERE does one even begin
Here it is:Oh I just read that, I still haven’t found a copy of the livestream it’s like I’m being punished for not getting up that early !
Quite the contrary, they’ve gotten a lot of offers from credible writing and production teams. It’s quite uncommon for winners to participate back to back. Since corona cancelled ESC both their management and record label have pushed hard for a 2021 participation though. They will likely have a small sympathy vote that could get them over the edge if it’s a close year.I hope The Mamas aren't being written off in a "well, you had your chance" sort of way...when they clearly DIDN'T have their chance.
Eric has been there, and Dotter can surely wait a year or two. Suppose it depends on their song...