Norway NORWAY 2023 - Alessandra - Queen of Kings

[ESC United Mod Team]

 

[Leydan]

That was really good and super catchy, good opener. Despise that horrific curtains hairstyle hes got going though.

 

[NemesisNick]

Song 1: Jone – "Ekko Inni Meg"
A lively song, with a powerful beat to start the line-up. I noticed some rap, and I've never liked rap, but thankfully its use is minimal and, if anything compliments the song. Good usee of light beams, and some amazing video effects (added on-screen images) at times. A good choice of song to open the line-up, this could do well tonight.

 

[Etanna]

I really enjoyed Jone's performance. Also if the big note sounded pretty good, I hope it wasn't playbacked

 

[ZoboCamel]

I honestly enjoy every song in this final to some extent!... but I do have some preferences. Ideally I'm hoping for the shock outcome that would be a Skrellex win, but Jone/Ulrikke/Alessandra/Eline would be pretty good for me too. Fingers crossed~

 

[Sparky]

I'm afraid Jone won't win this. I expected better staging. There was an off key moment in the end as well. It's still the best song, and hopefully the overrated trash of Ulrikke won't win.

 

[jatojo]

I really like the verses of Thorp's song.

 

[Mainshow]

The verses and the built-up are amazing. Seriously, I´d give this entry 10/10 if the 2nd part of the chorus wasn´t dragging so much.

 

[jatojo]

She is not in full control of the highest notes though.

 

[theCONWEL]

I think Eline's song is actually my favourite of this final, I've had it on repeat since last week and it seems to get better every time! Such a good performance as well. I wish she could cause an upset

 

[Decayingbooks]

2 songs in and this nf seems to be really strong, the stagings aren't impressive visually but both songs are vocals are really really good

 

[jatojo]

The verses and the built-up are amazing. Seriously, I´d give this entry 10/10 if the 2nd part of the chorus wasn´t dragging so much.

It's the Elsie Bay elements, I'm afraid.

 

[NemesisNick]

Song 2: Eline Thorp – "Not Meant to Be"
A noticeable change of pace here; "Not Meant to Be" is what I describe as a power ballad. Eline has a beautiful voice and sang well, and "Not Meant to Be" is a likeable song. The snag is, it's rather slow to start, and takes until the first chorus to deliver any noticeable impact. As for the bridge, I think that part of the song could have been better. Overall, an OK song, but I have my doubts as to whether or not this would be memorable / competitive enough in Liverpool in May.

 

[jatojo]

And now I'll take a coffee break.

 

[BarefootBoogaloo]

Eline seemed more confident tonight, this could be a sleeper hit

 

[Datura]

Even though jones music is not totally my style hes an amazing singer and i wouldnt be totally mad if norways picks this. Just the prerecorded female vocals disturb me

Elina was great aswell, i didnt care for the song in the semifinal too much but its a grower and she performs it great.

Great start from norway

 

[Gera11]

Skrellex might've been a shocking Q (to me), but it adds a lot of fun to the final tbh.

 

[Cestrian18]

I actually love Skrellex, this is such a bop and she gives it crazy energy. Loved that!

 

[Mainshow]

Guilty pleasure of ESC 2023?

Usually, I kind of dislike drag acts at Eurovision (the songs we´ve got so far) but this one is a freaking catchy bop and a lovely throwback to Melodifestivalen 2009-days.

But there are many better and more competitive options for Norway in this GF tonight!

 

[Datura]

Skrellex song is not for me (its not bad but a cliche eurovision / drag song), but damn the vocals are again great and its full of positivity. Great. Norway is doing amazing

 

[Leydan]

Look. Skrillex Skrellex isn't going to win, but that was soo much fun. Loved it.