White Dove has confessed in eurovision. He has let the Old Continent know that his eaea It is the fruit of the purest love. That his voice is the channel through which his ancestors communicate. That the red of its fringes is the universal womb that protects us. That bravery has nothing to do with strength. And that the root is the essence of any existence. An outlet so personal that it has been impossible not to take at least one look at it. The truth of his words has earned him the rank 17 of this 67th edition. He hasn’t won the festival, but he has won a good handful of hearts. Her flamenco lullaby has warmed the chest of Europe. And though the Crystal Microphone has been raised by Swedenhas earned the respect of those who listen carefully to a revelation.
eaea It’s not a song to get into easily. It requires your time and energy. Not everyone is ready to feel it first. However, the claw with which she has planted herself in the Liverpool Arena has made her flat, sincere, captivating… To her imposing voice, we must add a stage design saurian that has reflected the viscera from which this song started. If Blanca Paloma’s performance has been characterized by something, it has been for fueling the passion that we all keep inside. Since she swept the Benidorm Fest, she hasn’t stopped repeating the play over and over again: she arrives, shoots her arrow and exposes your sternum. So, there is no dressing that is worth it: the best thing is to bleed yourself to discover the most valuable thing inside us. That little corner where past and present converge to let us know who we really are.
The 100 points than Spain (with only five coming from the public) has received have not been enough to overtake Sweden (583). Loreen has given her country the seventh victorys, making it the one with the most wins in Eurovision along with Ireland. He won in 1974 (ABBA), 1984 (Herreys), 1991 (Carola), 1999 (Charlotte Nilsson), 2012 (Loreen) and 2015 (Måns Zelmerlöw). Now, eight years later, he has done it again with the interpreter who already tasted glory thanks to the iconic Euphoria. Since Tattoo was selected at the Melodifestivalen, immediately ranked as the favorite of bookmakers. He did not back down at any time: his first position had been announced for months, a favoritism justified by the very well-rounded package that he has led.
His has been the candidacy that has best balanced the direct with the show. As he demonstrated in 2012, Loreen controls the space with pinpoint precision. She knows what she wants to convey and, of course, how to do it. In this way, his interpretation has managed to oscillate between anguish and freedom as required by the bars. A living video clip in which she, without reaching vocal perfection, has shone more brightly than the rest of her. Tattoo is the fair winner… not by comparison, but on its own merits. Despite the high level that has surrounded this edition, no other delegation has been able to feed the fascination like Sweden. the delirium svensk it has only suffered rejection from the audience on two occasions: 1963 (Monica Zetterlund) and 1977 (Forbes) are the only setbacks that the region has experienced.
Finland loses steam
Blanca Paloma and Loreen have been the two participants who have displayed the most charisma during the gala. This has been evidenced in the multiple connections that Hannah Waddingh, Julia Sanina, Alesha Dixon and Graham Norton have made with the Green Room. Epic and magnetic, they have marked the edition above and below the stage. which, in a way, has downplayed Käärijä: the representative of Finland I was going for everything with Cha-cha-chto, a pop, rock, rap and techno musk that has managed to keep the focus until the last second. Broadly speaking, it was the ideal theme to win. However, she has not convinced the jury as firmly as Sweden. Perhaps the mocking tone that it takes at times has reduced its momentum. In any case, he deserved his second place.
The disco heel of Gustaph (Belgium, 7), the nostalgic scream of Mimicat (Portugal, 23), the gloomy trance of Monika Linkytė (Lithuania, 11), the mythological ritual of Pasha Parfeni (Moldova, 18) and the family union of Albina (Albania, 22) have not been up to the podium. However, they have contributed the plurality of styles, languages and visions that characterize the contest. In fact, in general, they tend to be countries that always make their folklore a strength. Showing the insides has its reward. The best example is France (16), which usually opts for melodies that value its core: La Zarra, although born in Canada, has worn the French flag as a tourniquet. Sometimes too stiff. And, others, quite overwhelming. But, in any case, with that Parisian rhyme that (it seems) they like so much. All elegance.
Chanel’s Shadow
Israel (3), Norway (5) and the Czech Republic (10) have also appeared with this aplomb. Three concepts as different as well armed. And, equally, inspired by Chanel: its bearing, claim and sparkle have reminded the earthquake that caused justmo. Noa Kirel, for example, has resorted to a dance break less spectacular, but better squeezed. For her part, Alessandra Mele has remixed sensuality and power to the Nordic taste. And Vesna has channeled a feminist message in favor of Ukrainian women. Although none has aroused the fervor of Spain in 2022, they have managed to bring to their land a formula that does not end up wearing out. Especially, for his ability to make it his own. And, consequently, sound extraordinary.
This has been the main battle of the big five during decades. Except for Italy, which has once again hit the nail on the head with Marco Mengoni, the rest have fought for an alien sound that had little to do with them. Germany is possibly the one that has suffered the most from this drift. This year they have not managed to redirect themselves either: Lord Of The Lost has placed its metal Blood&Glitter in it 26 rank. The case of the United Kingdom (25) is similar: the silver medal that Sam Ryder won last season has not brought them back into the ring. This time with a ball choni that has numerous ballots to sound on the radio this summer: I Wrote A SongIf it weren’t for Mae Muller’s dubious tuning, it would have hit a lot more. She even she could have entered the prize.
The Croatian phenomenon
Curiously, once again, a Balkan country has once again surprised. The peculiar ode to health that Konstrakta (Serbia) starred in Turin already showed that the great secret lies in authenticity. His in a healthy bodyrenamed on the street as biti zdrava, left his mark without needing to know what he meant or why he was washing his hands live. Simply, she fell in love with her naturalness. A trait that, this 2023, has catapulted Croatia: Damir Martinović and Zoran Prodanović They are the leaders of Let 3, a group created in 1987 and whose success continues to this day thanks to their innovative compositions, impressive live shows and obscene scenes. 13 have finished thanks to the massive support of televoting.
This geographical block has also included Slovenia (21) and Serbia (24). Two proposals in the antipodes that, from the beginning, have attracted the attention of the masses. First of all, Ljubljana has opted for a band indie with strong reminiscences of Franz Ferdinand. Musically speaking, of course. Because the attitude goes another way. The Joker Out guys look a little fake, but at least they’ve served up some glitter. Not like the chosen one from Belgrade. Luke Black has strictly complied with the title of his song: Samo mi se spava (I just want to sleep). Nothing gimmicky and attractive, he has barely stirred a moat that is more aware of the lights than of his voice. A lot of paraphernalia for so little chicha.
Ukraine sings to freedom
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Although the contest has been held in the United Kingdom, the presence of Ukraine has been unquestionable. A feeling of unity and gratitude fluttered throughout the evening, which gained dynamism thanks to interventions by Jamala, Mahmood, Go_A, Cornelia Jakobs, Tina Karol, Sonia Evans… Volodímir Zelenski also showed his interest, which the UER has categorically refused as comments of a political nature are not allowed. However, it is enough to listen to the Ukrainian theme to discover some encrypted reference. Unlike the Kalush Orchestra, Tvorchi (6) has discarded any folkloric sound to delve into pop with urban overtones. His Heart Of Steel It is a song to freedom and courage. what was said
For its eighteenth year, Ukraine has made it clear why it is one of the countries with the best list of winners at the festival: on this occasion, it has proposed a staging capable of emphasizing its (refined) discourse, turning its historical and cultural particularity into a well-sharpened spear. . There was purity in every plane. And that, in a contest that brings together 200 million viewers, is a treasure. Among so many stimuli, getting someone to stare in front of the screen is not easy. That’s not to say that if you make it, you’re going to get a great position. If not that you can afford to compete with the biggest. That is precisely what has happened to Spain: Blanca Paloma has taken us by the hand to promise us eternal love. No more no less. And Europe has understood it. Half.