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Ukraine UKRAINE 2022 - Kalush Orchestra - Stefania
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She also had a cameo in the French national final today - addressing the war.
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I was thinking, since Kalush probably won't be able to be there, I think it's still very important for Ukraine to symbolically and morally be up on that stage live, could they just change the entry to some female singer who is out of the country like Jamala or Tina Karol? It would have to be a complete new song then, but it gives the country a possibility to take part live and I think they need to show that they exist even more so if Russia will by then have occupied the country and started their genocide mission.
I know it would be an extraordinary solution, but I think many would agree with that this time around.
Everything just feels so awful, I still can't comprehend the level of fascism and terror that the Russian state stands for. I feel so sad for Ukraine my heart is breaking.
I know it would be an extraordinary solution, but I think many would agree with that this time around.
Everything just feels so awful, I still can't comprehend the level of fascism and terror that the Russian state stands for. I feel so sad for Ukraine my heart is breaking.
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They should not make any substitute entry. I think that being live on stage isn't really that much of a deal comparing to showing that despite the war and the situation they are still a part of the contest and they're gonna be there in some way, live or not, anyone like it or not. Maybe EBU should be able to let them use the recording from Vidbir even? In those circumstances an exception might be made.
I hope so too, but I don't think so. Russia has a goal to take over all Ukraine and eliminate all critical voices (basically a genocide of the Ukrainian people is in the making), we should be happy if these guys are even alive come MayI know it sounds terrible, but this is the reality we are facing so no point in sugarcode it.
please, let's not talk like Ukraine is going to be overtaken or all the Ukrainian folk will be killed (and like the guys from Kalush are not going to be around in May - I hope they're in some safe place rn), because if Ukrainian people believe in their victory, then who are we to argue. The situation doesn't and won't probably be good for quite some time, but talking like all the worst things are bound to happen defeats the purpose of having any hope.
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I think to miss out on the live part, the connection with the public, is a missed opportunity and whoever would go could also use the platform to draw attention further.
I applaud your optimism, and I too hope they will prevail, but rationally speaking if Ukraine won't get proper help soon, we will have to face a very dark reality.
A dark but relieving reality that '1944' won. With the context of now, '1944' becomes '2022' and the meaning becomes pitch-black and more important. My heart wrenches whenever Jamala's cradle song becomes more melancholic and desperate in these recent live performances.
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They could also have a jury made up of refugees like Jamala. I think the EBU will be very accommodating.Maybe EBU will let
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Yep, you're right in terms of raw scores - Il Volo has the highest televote as a percentage of max available pointsWell, both Alexander Rybak and Salvador Sobral received more points in the televote than Il Volo.
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I think if they manage to participate in Turin, Ukraine will receive the best percentage ever by both juries and televoters and win by the largest point difference ever with the split system...And I will not complain, because I actually like the song: it's not my no°1, but it still is good and entertaining song...
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Am I the only one who disagrees with the theory that Ukraine is a sure winner? The contest is still in two months and unless something really major happens, most people will have forgotten about the war, as it has already started to happen. They can maybe win televoting but not with that huge numbers as some think (unless they have the best performance of course, then it will make sense), and I can see the juries favouring them a bit, as normally a song like this would flop with the jurors, but I don't think they will be in the jury's top 5.
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Max Barskih announced on his Instagram that he doesn't allow any Russian broadcasters, radio stations or shows to make use of his songs anymore and he will take down his entire catalogue on all Russian streaming and music sites.
He's been very vocal about the war, Russia's invasion and asks other Ukrainian artists to follow him.
That's quite a big deal, imo, because he's very successful in Russia
He's been very vocal about the war, Russia's invasion and asks other Ukrainian artists to follow him.
That's quite a big deal, imo, because he's very successful in Russia
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Forgotten about the war? You must be joking right? If that's really the case, it's a sad testimony of humanity.
I do however you're correct that people exaggerate a bit, juries still won't go for this type of song (they should though, war or no war). But I think Ukraine could potentially win the televote and at least get decent jury points...
Anyways, I don't feel like they will be there, at least not live
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Yeah I saw it as well, I really gained lots of new respect for him.
Sure, Russia made him rich, but at least he realizes (better late than never) where to draw the red line. Ani Lorak on the other hand is still happy with blood money it seems.
Forgotten about the war? You must be joking right? If that's really the case, it's a sad testimony of humanity.
I do however you're correct that people exaggerate a bit, juries still won't go for this type of song (they should though, war or no war). But I think Ukraine could potentially win the televote and at least get decent jury points...
Anyways, I don't feel like they will be there, at least not live
Well I don't want to get off topic but at least most of the people I know and meet daily, after the first few days, mostly went back to normal. We still hear on the news about it but people don't really talk about it. I imagine that, except from the places close to Ukraine and Russia, the situation must be similar in other places too, but I could be wrong.
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It is extraordinary how Ukraine manages to bring original and quality ethno-pop. Alina Pas was perhaps the strongest choice because she possessed a strong originality and a performance that, with appropriate staging, would have captivated all the fans in Turin. On the quality side, I prefer the Kalush Orchestra song. Ukraine that with the runners-up of Vidbir comes to Turin to win! Minimum result: Top 5 almost guaranteed.
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I will, because it's a great song in it's own right beyond geo-political concerns.
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That's my point, no matter what they say, this song deserves to win. Especially in a non competitive (imo) year.