Event *Results!* Eurovision Song Contest 2022!

[ReKoil]

I saw that the show didn't end till a little over 1am for me.
I watched the acts and then just went to bed a little after that =p
I'm not gonna wait like 90 minutes for the voting results at that time of day xD

Anyway

Spoiler:

Not really surprised Ukraine won, though I do kinda feel like it's more out of sympathy than actually having a good act/song.
Netherlands ended higher than I thought we would.
UK somehow got second after getting 0 points last time round xD

Actually ended up preferring Azerbaijan over Australia in these finals. Sadly both didn't end up very high.

Also was it me or did Italy and Belgium not really hit their notes right?

 

[Ivysaur]

Chanel was invited to play in the Madrid city festival held today, at the relatively small Plaza Mayor, and there were hordes of people that had to be turned away because just so many people wanted to watch her. I can confirm I have never before in my life witnessed something like this.

 

[Starlight]

I saw that the show didn't end till a little over 1am for me.
I watched the acts and then just went to bed a little after that =p
I'm not gonna wait like 90 minutes for the voting results at that time of day xD

Anyway

Spoiler:

Not really surprised Ukraine won, though I do kinda feel like it's more out of sympathy than actually having a good act/song.
Netherlands ended higher than I thought we would.
UK somehow got second after getting 0 points last time round xD

Actually ended up preferring Azerbaijan over Australia in these finals. Sadly both didn't end up very high.

Also was it me or did Italy and Belgium not really hit their notes right?

Spoiler:

Italy was particularly bad on the night I thought. Shame for such a lovely song.

Chanel was invited to play in the Madrid city festival held today, at the relatively small Plaza Mayor, and there were hordes of people that had to be turned away because just so many people wanted to watch her. I can confirm I have never before in my life witnessed something like this.

The funny thing is she wasn't always a popular choice I heard...

She done good!

 

[Starlight]

Spoiler:

I don't have time tonight to listen to everything so I'll do that in the next couple days.
Excited to find out what this year's entries are =3

First of all, y'all are rocking the CSS this year! The posts are looking gorgeous.

I also haven't stopped to see the music videos yet, but here are some "zeroth impressions" from a quick glance at the titles and thumbnails:

- It looks like we're getting more "serious" songs, which feels like kind of a bummer? Like, Eurovision to me is goofy over-the-top songs and choreo, playing it straight is just kinda meh

- Norway, San Marino, Slovenia and UK do seem like they might be taking some risks? Which is fun, and maybe this will be the UK redemption from the flop era that was last year? (I mean, the UK has been flopping for like, forever, but last year was worse still)

- While last year's Netherlands' performance was very soulful and impactful, it realistically never really had a chance since pitching a song about how the European colonialism screwed over the natives, the people that were brought over to be enslaved and their descendants wasn't exactly going to be an easy sell. So I'm interested in seeing if this year they changed to something more pop and easily digestible.

- Looks like the finals will happen one day after my birthday, so here's to hoping whoever I root for win for that delicious birthday present.

Never paid attention to Eurovision before. Is not big into music either (as evidenced by the Olympics sections on it). Watched all the videos anyways. Rankings:

1. Austria (Halo). Blended vocals and instruments the best. Stands a head above every other song.

2. Slovenia (Disko). Describes it as pleasant to listen to. Would have liked more feeling from the singer. Seemed quite flat. Occupies its own tier, regardless.

3. Moldova (Trenulețul). Belongs in a musical. Found it interesting in that sense.

4. Portugal (Saudade, Saudade). Conveyed a tone beyond "sad" with very few words. Deserves some credit for that.

5. Ukraine (Stefania). Purely for the chant. Creates a poignant sound.

6. France (Fulenn). See Ukraine's comment.

Offers no other votes unless necessary. Cares too little about the rest. Would be voting on things like Switzerland's magnificent cardboard armor.

Will I roll my winner for the second year in a row for this one? Who knows, yes this is definitely becoming a yearly tradition where I am only active on the PC forums on this specific event only haha

Anywaysssss naur I still have the signature from last year haha (justice to Maps, did not deserve the last place in the semi... actually my top 3 since they ended bottom 3 in their semis ugh)

I'll have to rerank my top 10 again, since I have been listening to them nonstop haha

Hi all!

Just advising that a few of the events have now been revealed! The remaining ones will be available over the next 24 hours.

But also... did any of you (or anyone else) watch the first semis?! Thoughts?!

My top 10
1) Ukraine
2) Sweden
3) Norway
4) Austria
5) San Marino
6) Finland
7) Israel
8) Estonia
9) Germany
10) France

Chanel was invited to play in the Madrid city festival held today, at the relatively small Plaza Mayor, and there were hordes of people that had to be turned away because just so many people wanted to watch her. I can confirm I have never before in my life witnessed something like this.

Time for the afterparty!

The ESC is over for another year, but we're not finished just yet... we have a series of general knowledge music related events for you all to enjoy!

They can be found in this post!

There are four events, two already revealed, two brand new, for you all to try your hand at! These were all supposed to be announced during the actual ESC but illness got in the way, I'm really sorry about that.

Forget any previous deadlines, you have until Sat 21st May at 10:59 PM (UTC) / 11:59pm (BST)https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20220521T225900&p1=1440 to submit your answers for any of the four events that you wish to take part in, as well as to submit your top 10 Eurovision songs from this year's 40 contestants if you haven't already!!!

We will wrap up one week after the ESC Final to make up for the delays in getting these events out. I will also be playing some of the best ever Eurovision tunes at this weeks QueUp session on:
Fri 20th May at 6:00 PM (UTC) / 7:00pm (BST)https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20220520T180000&p1=1440
Click on the time above to see when that is in your local time zone! :)

We hope you will all join in the celebration!!!​

 

[Starlight]

Today is the last day of the events so if you want to submit any answers and / or rankings then this will be the final call 😊

 

[Starlight]

I nearly forgot to put in my own votes!!!


Just missing out on my top 10 were:

15. Alvan & Ahez - Fulenn (France)

I loved this song right from the outset! A very unique flavour, and one I'll listen to for many years to come!


14. Cornelia Jakobs - Hold Me Closer (Sweden)

Incredibly infectious after a few listens, but not quite Sweden's very best of recent times imo.


13. Rosa Linn - Snap (Armenia)

It's 4am... I can't turn my head off. Nuff said.


12. Kalush Orchestra - Stefania (Ukraine)

Another unique flavour and a truly great song, but a touch too much rap for my own personal tastes.


11. Subwoolfer - Give That Wolf A Banana (Norway)

A fun effort and very catchy. It doesn't get more Eurovision than this. Someone give that wolf an 11th place!



Ok, time to get into the points!!!

10. Stefan - Hope (Estonia)

This was nowhere near my top 10 when it was selected for Estonia... to say it grew on me is an understatement! I love this song!


9. Systur - Með Hækkandi Sól (Iceland)

An extremely beautiful and underrated song that reminds me a lot of The Common Linnets from 2014.


8. WRS - Llámame (Romania)

Unlike Estonia, Romania's wonderfully catchy effort got stuck in my head from day 1!


7. Monika Liu - Sentimentai (Lithuania)

Sometimes the ESC delivers a song that can only be described as art... well this is the 2022 exhibit! Unlike most acts, she also wrote all the music and lyrics herself.


6. Achille Lauro - Stripper (San Marino)

Turned down to represent Italy this year, Achille Lauro then went on to earn the chance to represent San Marino! A daring song, that is so full of energy!


5. S10 - De Diepte (Netherlands)

I didn't fully appreciate this masterpiece at first, but it slowly rose to hit my top 5!


4. The Rasmus - Jezebel (Finland)

When I first heard it, I wasn't so sure, but now all I can say is: JEZEBELLLL... I don't know how you got in my blood!!!


3. Ochman - River (Poland)

This song is ridiculously good. Very simple lyrics, but Ochman uses them to take us on an incredible journey, packed with key changes, and crammed full of emotion!


2. We Are Domi - Lights Off (Czech Republic)

This song has been my number two since I first heard it. An utter bop of a song that will have you singing it all day!


1. Mia Dimšić - Guilty Pleasure (Croatia)

I'm a sucker for a good folk song, especially ones that tell a story very well! Mia's voice is just so well suited to this sort of song, and I look forward to hearing a lot more from her in the coming years!

 

[Starlight]

Okay... that's it folks!

The lines are now closed, so your vote won't count, but you may still be charged ;)

I will now close this thread for a short time while I calculate the final results!

 

[Starlight]

The results are now in! You can view them on the first page in this post.

Congratulations to our champions and thank you everyone for taking part!!!

The results of our quiz events will be up as soon as we can tally the scores! :)

 

[Mewtwolover]

The results of our quiz events will be up as soon as we can tally the scores! :)

I wonder why it takes so long to tally them because it's so simple with Excel.

 

[Starlight]

I wonder why it takes so long to tally them because it's so simple with Excel.

The results will be up in the next day or so 😊

 

[Starlight]

Spoiler:

I don't have time tonight to listen to everything so I'll do that in the next couple days.
Excited to find out what this year's entries are =3

First of all, y'all are rocking the CSS this year! The posts are looking gorgeous.

I also haven't stopped to see the music videos yet, but here are some "zeroth impressions" from a quick glance at the titles and thumbnails:

- It looks like we're getting more "serious" songs, which feels like kind of a bummer? Like, Eurovision to me is goofy over-the-top songs and choreo, playing it straight is just kinda meh

- Norway, San Marino, Slovenia and UK do seem like they might be taking some risks? Which is fun, and maybe this will be the UK redemption from the flop era that was last year? (I mean, the UK has been flopping for like, forever, but last year was worse still)

- While last year's Netherlands' performance was very soulful and impactful, it realistically never really had a chance since pitching a song about how the European colonialism screwed over the natives, the people that were brought over to be enslaved and their descendants wasn't exactly going to be an easy sell. So I'm interested in seeing if this year they changed to something more pop and easily digestible.

- Looks like the finals will happen one day after my birthday, so here's to hoping whoever I root for win for that delicious birthday present.

Never paid attention to Eurovision before. Is not big into music either (as evidenced by the Olympics sections on it). Watched all the videos anyways. Rankings:

1. Austria (Halo). Blended vocals and instruments the best. Stands a head above every other song.

2. Slovenia (Disko). Describes it as pleasant to listen to. Would have liked more feeling from the singer. Seemed quite flat. Occupies its own tier, regardless.

3. Moldova (Trenulețul). Belongs in a musical. Found it interesting in that sense.

4. Portugal (Saudade, Saudade). Conveyed a tone beyond "sad" with very few words. Deserves some credit for that.

5. Ukraine (Stefania). Purely for the chant. Creates a poignant sound.

6. France (Fulenn). See Ukraine's comment.

Offers no other votes unless necessary. Cares too little about the rest. Would be voting on things like Switzerland's magnificent cardboard armor.

Will I roll my winner for the second year in a row for this one? Who knows, yes this is definitely becoming a yearly tradition where I am only active on the PC forums on this specific event only haha

Anywaysssss naur I still have the signature from last year haha (justice to Maps, did not deserve the last place in the semi... actually my top 3 since they ended bottom 3 in their semis ugh)

I'll have to rerank my top 10 again, since I have been listening to them nonstop haha

Hi all!

Just advising that a few of the events have now been revealed! The remaining ones will be available over the next 24 hours.

But also... did any of you (or anyone else) watch the first semis?! Thoughts?!

My top 10
1) Ukraine
2) Sweden
3) Norway
4) Austria
5) San Marino
6) Finland
7) Israel
8) Estonia
9) Germany
10) France

Chanel was invited to play in the Madrid city festival held today, at the relatively small Plaza Mayor, and there were hordes of people that had to be turned away because just so many people wanted to watch her. I can confirm I have never before in my life witnessed something like this.

The results of the afterparty events are now in! You can see who won in this post!

Thank you everyone that took part 😊

*I edited this into a previous post instead of posting a new one by mistake, so you probably didn't receive a ping before!*