tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post377034188064916092..comments2023-12-21T14:15:52.545+00:00Comments on Diva Devotee: Eurovision 2013 Round-Up (Plus Performances!)rosbi ullotovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17983679935573744584noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-49350236178844609002013-05-21T19:07:49.626+01:002013-05-21T19:07:49.626+01:00My bad, I didn't check out the link. Didn'...My bad, I didn't check out the link. Didn't realize it was 2008's entry.Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-25350287012270912082013-05-21T17:36:02.618+01:002013-05-21T17:36:02.618+01:00Oh, sorry, I meant better than this year (Although...Oh, sorry, I meant better than this year (Although I didn't know what place Mocedades had ended either)Leithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-17898086742125990472013-05-21T15:35:40.396+01:002013-05-21T15:35:40.396+01:00Lol not true. Mocedades ended at second place.
But...Lol not true. Mocedades ended at second place.<br />But yeah...everybody knows who gives 12 to who.:-) Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-22297530320860817612013-05-21T13:58:09.568+01:002013-05-21T13:58:09.568+01:00Yeah, that's what I mean. The funny fact is th...Yeah, that's what I mean. The funny fact is that we ended in a better place with this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juaaUoH-3LM (11 place, I still can't believe it) so you see how this works XDD Also, the commentator of the show in spain (who has been commenting the show since I have a memory) always says "This country is going to give its 12 to this other country" and TADAA!!, he's always right.Leithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-22992621136686719202013-05-20T23:12:54.750+01:002013-05-20T23:12:54.750+01:00Yes, her voice is very suited for more theater sty...Yes, her voice is very suited for more theater stylings. I hope she personally stays within that branch of music. <br /><br />She serves more as a vocalist, than a singer. Not someone one would listen to to have their heartstrings pulled at, but great for those who appreciate the theatrics.Serendipity.-noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-87599430870757628482013-05-20T22:54:00.529+01:002013-05-20T22:54:00.529+01:00Truly an excellent singer. I particularly enjoyed...Truly an excellent singer. I particularly enjoyed the second and third video.<br />But...theater does seem to be her niche. I don't get the impression she would equally impress in other genres.( I also checked out the I Will Always Love You cover and another vid. Don't know the title but it was in the sidebar of that last link. She's wearing a sparkly blue sleeveless number?)<br />Unfortunately, though, such singing impresses but rarely touches me where it hurts so to speak. ''Theater'' singing. The singing style that is. <br />But within that style....this woman is amongst the best I ever heard for sure.:-)Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-47673237164417308372013-05-20T22:21:42.422+01:002013-05-20T22:21:42.422+01:00Cheers! Going to check those out. :-)
I agree th...Cheers! Going to check those out. :-) <br />I agree that she's a good singer but disagree with DD about the song. I think it IS a generic pop/eurovision song.Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-34289778024800110282013-05-20T21:04:54.827+01:002013-05-20T21:04:54.827+01:00http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3sW9foemyk (this p...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3sW9foemyk (this performance best displays all aspects of her voice imo, fits her theatrical background) <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd90WSQFQ4Q <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnZErV5ztxE<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br2N0PmEELE<br /><br /><br /><br />Here you go :)Serendipity.-noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-21981499371846616552013-05-20T20:40:54.401+01:002013-05-20T20:40:54.401+01:00Can you sent one or two vids my way on youtube? Ca...Can you sent one or two vids my way on youtube? Can't search cyrillic font with my tablet. :-)Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-20612831241966483082013-05-20T20:37:34.330+01:002013-05-20T20:37:34.330+01:00Cascada was kinda bad. Compare the studio version ...Cascada was kinda bad. Compare the studio version to the live version: during her live performance her voice was pretty shaky.<br />The Belgian announcers went as far as saying that it was sung off key. I'm not so sure of that, but it definitely was worse than most others that night IMO.<br /><br /><br /><br />Also, the only Anouk song I really like is 'Girl' (which was a huge hit in Belgium) because that song's kinda catchy. Not too fond of most of her other songsBelgiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-48478713231040396022013-05-20T20:20:33.541+01:002013-05-20T20:20:33.541+01:00Indeed, she has been studying since she was six, s...Indeed, she has been studying since she was six, so she has a strong foundation for her voice, so technique comes secondhand to her most likely. I'd recommend checking out her performances on the russian voice, just search Дина Гарипова on youtube and they should come upSerendipity.-noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-13044394647654053092013-05-20T17:44:42.599+01:002013-05-20T17:44:42.599+01:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWFjTm5YPIg&fe...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWFjTm5YPIg&feature=youtube_gdata_playerOpie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-32138376981987516732013-05-20T16:58:38.764+01:002013-05-20T16:58:38.764+01:00Lol I can't believe you haven't heard from...Lol I can't believe you haven't heard from her before. 'Nobody's wife' was a huge hit all over the place. <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTEhA-o0ZAc&feature=youtube_gdata_playerOpie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-39175624309994648222013-05-20T16:55:18.870+01:002013-05-20T16:55:18.870+01:00I can help you there.:-)
Here are two older songs...I can help you there.:-) <br />Here are two older songs. One is from a movie soundtrack.<br />The other is more her original style. <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM-gd9-Q-Qg&feature=youtube_gdata_player<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VAnos0IAD0&feature=youtube_gdata_playerOpie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-38347235966216676132013-05-20T16:50:18.470+01:002013-05-20T16:50:18.470+01:00I was surprised at Greece. I also loved that one f...I was surprised at Greece. I also loved that one for the same reasons. But I knew already who the bookies were favoring.Didn't hear Greece mentioned at all.Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-81181583350931409622013-05-20T16:27:55.225+01:002013-05-20T16:27:55.225+01:00My money- while watching the show- was on Greece, ...My money- while watching the show- was on Greece, in part for the fact that they had managed to retain their cultural influences in the song and more so because of the energy and fun they brought to the stage. I was wrong...obviously.Diva Devoteehttp://www.divadevotee.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-30732069500184514482013-05-20T16:24:39.789+01:002013-05-20T16:24:39.789+01:00She is! Even watched the performance again- sober-...She is! Even watched the performance again- sober- to make sure my affections for it hadn't been influenced by the booze. Was so good, not to mention lyrically apt for the night.Diva Devoteehttp://www.divadevotee.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-57552914629302639332013-05-20T16:22:35.792+01:002013-05-20T16:22:35.792+01:00Whoever choreographed that must have been listenin...Whoever choreographed that must have been listening to something else when they worked it out! Was hilarious in parts.Diva Devoteehttp://www.divadevotee.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-12615700101608586712013-05-20T16:20:45.582+01:002013-05-20T16:20:45.582+01:00I'd never heard of Anouk until Opie sent me a ...I'd never heard of Anouk until Opie sent me a mail on friday. As for Cascada, it wasn't that bad, was it? I should really go and listen to it again. (Some/most of these judgements were made under the influence of alcohol while watching it live on TV).<br /><br />http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8tajxhrqZ1rrj8ml.gifDiva Devoteehttp://www.divadevotee.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-87674860426751149312013-05-20T16:13:24.847+01:002013-05-20T16:13:24.847+01:00I did not know this. Definitely a strong vocalist,...I did not know this. Definitely a strong vocalist, with great control.Diva Devoteehttp://www.divadevotee.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-1909713209454737962013-05-20T16:13:08.401+01:002013-05-20T16:13:08.401+01:00Well, you guys were definitely robbed when Mocedad...Well, you guys were definitely robbed when Mocedados didn't win with Eres Tu. Love that song! :-)Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-6059377945635804062013-05-20T16:12:58.014+01:002013-05-20T16:12:58.014+01:00Well Eurovision taught me something this year! lol...Well Eurovision taught me something this year! lolDiva Devoteehttp://www.divadevotee.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-52189458344856795902013-05-20T16:11:41.745+01:002013-05-20T16:11:41.745+01:00It encourages me even more to dig up more of her s...It encourages me even more to dig up more of her stuff!Diva Devoteehttp://www.divadevotee.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-78895785754112220642013-05-20T14:37:56.474+01:002013-05-20T14:37:56.474+01:00And again, Eurovision is the only thing that makes...And again, Eurovision is the only thing that makes me ashamed of being spanish (Apart from the ever-growing political corruption, of course).And to think that El Sueño De Morfeo used to be a well known band in here! The performance and the song were awful u.u<br /><br />Still, this contest, for those who don't know, it's pure polics. I mean,every country gives its 12 points to its neighbours (You can check it, they countries with a lot of neighbours usually will) and the only time we won was during Franco's dictatorship because of his friendship with the other dictators, so... (really sad that they mix music with politics, but it's true...)<br /><br />Leaving that aside, of course bagpipes were originally from Spain! :P Actually, this band always uses them in their songs ("Nunca volverá"; "Chocar", and a large etcetera..)Leithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-9923932266320876052013-05-20T02:23:25.231+01:002013-05-20T02:23:25.231+01:00I missed Eurovision this year, unfortunately I was...I missed Eurovision this year, unfortunately I wasn't near anywhere with Internet access at the time. <br /><br />My favorite would have to be Greece. <br /><br />And in regards to the Russian singer Dina, she was the winner of Russia's version of the Voice and she studied at one of the top russian music schools, she was my main reason for wanting to watch this year because she is quite the singer.Serendipity.-noreply@blogger.com