lördag, mars 12, 2022

Live Blogging from Melodifestivalen 2022

 Here we go!

Pay close attention people.  Our expert opinions won't let you down!

Gunnar:  They don't believe in social distancing in Sweden.  

DJ David:  What is Klara wearing????!!!

Klara Hammarström

What does the crazy outfit have to do with the song?  RuPaul just said she wants those shoes.  She sang the hell out of it but, it's kind of a boring song with a catchy beat.

Theoz

Is he even old enough to be out this late?  The song has really nice energy but isn't really very original.  

Anna Bergendahl

I like her voice.  The so-so song let her down, but the tanning booth didn't. 

John Lundvik

Pretty song.  

Tone Sekelius

A high point for human rights for which Sweden should be very proud.  Give her a better song next time.  

Anders Bagge

Big voice. Big heart.  Miniscule song.

Robin Bengtsson

"Take a little sip of the ocean?"  Doesn't he know it's a bit salty?

What the song lacks in depth, he makes up for in energy and stage presence.  

Faith Kakembo

We like it and LOVE her.  She performed the hell out of it.  And she doesn't need a lot of extra effects to make the song work.  She can just sing it and believe in it.  That matters.

Liamoo

Yeah, whatever.  I don't believe him.  The choreography was the best part of that number.

Cornelia Jakobs

Finally, something that doesn't sound like Södertälje Fabriken.  Nice song.  

Cazzi Opeia

Doesn't "Cazzi" mean "penises" in Italian?  Or is that the point?  And what's with the clown outfit?

You know what?  She doesn't need all of the tattoos, crazy hair, and odd outfit.  There's a good voice in there somewhere.  For one thing, you can actually hear every single word.  Too bad, the song is insipid.  

Medina

I want to have a drink with them.  And what a fun way to end the finals!


Mellanakt:

Is Oscar Zia making fun of how bad he was as host?

The International Juries

A little surprising.  I like Cornelia but am surprised that they rated Faith Kakembo so low.  Also that a Swedish language song is in third.  It's also a vote against the "same old. same old" Swedish sound.


THE RESULTS:

Wanted Faith to win but am very glad for Cornelia.

What will Europe think? I think she'll get through to the finals.  I don't think it's a winner in its current form. I'd advise her to enunciate the words better so the meaning of the song can come through. It's a feeling many have felt. 


ARE YOU READY SWEDEN?




It is time for the final of  Melodifestivalen.  Of course Radio Free Järbo is here live blogging, giving our large, international audience the benefit of our expert opinion on each of the entries, and tips on how to vote, if you can.  

Sweden is always a top favorite at the Eurovision Song Contest making tonight's final an event of extreme international importance, and a highpoint of the cultural year.  Of course, Sweden wants the best result.  I think other countries in Europe want a real stinker to win.  Ah well,  all we know is, tomorrow a very large number of people in Sweden will be saying:  "Fel låt vann!"