@Ravix Ha! You really think I'd give over the reins to our ultimate love story to an AI? How low do you think of me? I'm just someone with Wednesday boredom and too much time on his hands. I could use it for bad, but I use it for good like the hero I am.
Y'know, my memory can't be relied upon either, so we might've had a more in-depth discussion that I thought. If only there was a search function with which we could easily find this out... ah well, what a shame. I did watch the last two years in full because a friend of mine was very into it, so we'd make it a watch party with some other friends. She moved away late last year however, so I haven't had anyone to push me into watching this year... and thus, I have not. I can't deny that all the drama surrounding it also just puts a temper on any excitement I might have otherwise. Seems like that's reflected in the viewing figures in general.
I think there were five or so countries that dropped out of the competition due to Israel competing. The Netherlands was one. I'd say that's a devastating blow to my interest, but I'm frankly not patriotic enough to care nor do I think we generally sent good submissions, so... I'll forever be salty about Conchita Wurst snatching our win in 2014 when we sent The Common Linnets however. The woman in that duo is one of the few Dutch artists I genuinely appreciate, so I did not appreciate seeing her be robbed! Funnily enough, she's a country artist who even runs her own country music festival in the Netherlands. Bet you didn't think us Dutchies liked our country music, but it's true!
As an American, you might appreciate one particular cross-over that lives in my mind (and my mind exclusively) rent-free. I really enjoy Carrie Underwood's music (even if she's personally questionable), but she never performed in the Netherlands. That is, until 2018, where she was invited to this country music festival and performed there. My favourite part however: Ilse DeLange (the Dutch artist I like and who runs the festival) invited her on stage for a duet of one of DeLange's songs... and I never thought I'd see Carrie Underwood singing an Ilse DeLange song, but it was great! I wasn't there in the moment, but I've seen clips. If you're intrigued:
Ah, look at me posting actual music in the music thread. Hell hath frozen over! And as for, Cha Cha Cha, I did really like that song as well. It wasn't my personal favourite, but it was really good. I'm still a basic pop b---- after all, so my favourite was the United Kingdom's entry last year. I know, I know, zero points and all, but a sheep can't change its colours. It's just who I am! And frankly, I think they deserved a lot better than what they got. Maybe it was the musical-inspired sound of it that turned a lot of people off. You know, with people having zero taste and hating musicals and all. These people truly don't know how to have any fun. I don't know if you'll remember which entry I'm talking about in particular, so I'll post the link here too to refresh your memory if not:
And you know, while I'm here actually posting music, I might as well go all the way. I've been having Demi Lovato's new album on repeat ever since the Deluxe version came out again. It remains one of her best with so many great songs. I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned it here before in particular, but she's by far my most-listened to artist and probably the only one I could name just about every song of and sing along to the lyrics. Which, honestly, I want a medal for when we're nine albums in at this point. If you're thinking along the lines of Confident or Heart Attack or even Skyscraper as you're reading this, this new album isn't quite that.
What I really appreciate about her discography (compared to her pop peers) is that she genuinely has range and does different genres on different albums. She's done rock, R&B, your typical pop, but this new album is fully in the EDM/dance-genre. And frankly? It fits her like a glove. It's so fun. I'll post one of the songs here as well if you're at all interested, but that whole album is zero skips as far as I'm concerned. Deluxe or otherwise! No matter what you think of her music overall, at least no one can deny in good faith that she isn't one of the best vocalists in contemporary pop. Frankly, the only other contemporary pop artists I'll even entertain being in the mix are Beyoncé and Adele.
@Tjuz I have read your comment, but Push Square is acting up a touch, so I will do a full reply and listen to the music some other time. But I will say that I am Shocked, Shocked that you called me an American. Where did that come from? 😅 I have an affinity for some american things, some american places and have some family there, but I am far from an actual American. Also, f*** patriotism, f*** the patriarchy, woop, woop, I agree with you on that.
Only country I know/like is Old Town Road. Don't know if i'm exaggerating.
It feels like i'm already doing a full reply, tbh. So yeah, I remember the UK entry, but only after you mentioned musical it clicked. It was definitely a fun song, and it felt like they were unfairly pooped on. I beleive this year a crap UK entry was sent in protest 👀 (I haven't heard it so, I shouldn't judge. But I hear it was basically the UK going back to doing the classic "send what we think the 'stupid europeans' will like" rather than just sending a good song) I also went down a rabbit-hole and discovered that they, at one time, rejected both The Darkness and Biffy Clyro from representing the UK. Are the BBC/committee literally mad?!
I myself Boycotted the event this year, but totally by accident. Or just lethargy. Although I will say that one year (last or the one before) that Isreal sent an entry that was basically "war is bad, bombs are bad, please don't hurt me" 🥺 took the actual b****y p***.
I have been meaning to at least skim through the songs from this year, but again, lethargy. Please do send me some more joyful songs, I clearly need it right now 💀
Because, honestly, I'm more likely to listen to these at the moment:
@Ravix Um, yes. Yes, I most certainly realised you were a Brit, not American. Imagine if I didn't realise this at all. How funny! Ha. Certainly couldn't have happened to me. Fictional Ravix being from Wisconsin was just some creative authorship on my part. Not because I believed real Ravix was an American. if I wrote a story about someone, I'd do my due diligence to research appropriately. Obviously. Not an American. Definitely not. Never was to me. Nuh uh. whistles and walks slowly away
To be fair, I think the UK will get pooped on no matter what you send. You could probably send the greatest song ever created and still get zero points. I don't know what the issue is with Eurovision and you guys. I'd say maybe we're still not over Brexit, but I think that ship sailed a long time before that. I'd love to agree with you in regards to The Darkness or Biffy Cluro, but um, never heard of them. I'm a basic b----, remember? Let's keep it simple and stick to the likes of Adele, Paloma Faith and Elton John if we're talking British artists in particular. I do remember there was a year Rina Sawayama actively campaigned to be the UK's entry, which would've been a fantastic choice as well. I suppose the BBC is just not a fan of sending talented, established artists out there. In case the name Rina Sawayama doesn't ring a bell for you, I'll post a song here since I actually think you might enjoy her stuff. She has a bit an alt-pop vibe compared to my usual full-on pop artists.
I must've seen that Israel entry you're referring to if it was in the last two years, but it clearly hadn't registered to me that that is essentially what they're singing. Yikes. I probably just clocked out as soon as they announced their performance. Maybe it was the perfect time for a toilet break. As for the songs you sent, uh... Ravix, my sweetheart, are you okay? This seems very intense, though appropriately emo as hell. I can't say I hate it, but whew, it's depressing. No lie that you need some happy sounds in your life! Maybe a little Dolly Parton to broaden your country horizons? No?
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