Sweden have arguably the best national selection because Eurovision is very important to Sweden.
Ok - now onto the songs...
Charlotte Perrelli - Hero Nathan's view
Great song with a very catchy tune! Great usage of lights to make her look as if she is in black/white for the first verse. Although she looks rather... weird... I believe this is a good entry for Sweden. It's as catchy as Carola's 'Invincible' in 2006 but still a great song! I have downloaded this too because I love it so much!
Hannah's viewI like this song. A lot. Its got a good, catchy, rhythmical beat and it has great lyrics to match. Both the song and the preformance is very dancey and powerful and it is definitely a pop song! The song is sung well and in tune.
Charlotte is very pretty and her preformance starts in black and white and changes to colour. When i first saw this preformance i siad to Nathan, OMG!! She's wearing a corset covered in mirrors!, This is because she is. Probably.
Sibel - That Is Where I'll GoNathan's view
A very boring ballad which will not win - even if they blocked all the other phonelines. Sorry but I hate it. I actually gave up after 2 minutes.Hannah's viewUnlike Nathan, i do actually reall like this song. It is a touching ballad by someone with a very powerful and impressive voice. The lyrics are beautiful and match the very emotional music. Of course, Nathan would not notice this because:
a) he is a boy (well, thats debateable)
b) he has no emotions
He will have watched the video and thought, gross pink frilly dress and boring ballad. It isnt. So there. Deal with it.
Rongedal - Just A MinuteNathan's view
A slightly abnormal song with two bald men singing like Mika. Again, I don't like it even though it's very Europop!
Hannah's viewI was very disturbed and creeped out by this entry. It reminded me of two eggs in red suits prancing around a stage. I didnt like the song. Im sorry, but it was entertaining.
The twin/mirror thing didnt work and the one man trying to sing high was singing out of tune and it sounds awful. Mind you, the low notes arent always on track either. This song was purely meant to be seen, not heard. They were both very energetic and slightly camp. I agree with Nathan, very Mika.
So, gold stars all round everyone!! You're just not going through though! Oh well... great job!
Linda Bengtzing - Hur Svårt Kan Det Va Nathan's viewSuch a fantastic song! I loved it right from the first note! If this doesn't win it'll be embarassing for Sweden. If it was translated into English I think it would do better but it's still great as it is! Please send this to Belgrade Sweden!
Hannah's view
This is a good, fun, pop/rock song. I didnt understand any of the words because i am not Swedish, but i still really enjoyed it and I really want to know what it all means in English! The song is very upbeat with a catchy beat and a fun feel to it.The video is fun and energetic. She delievers a very strong preformance and 'connects with' (or as i say, milks) the cameras and audience. When I first saw the preformance, my first thought was, what's with the guy in the kilt?! But, if anyone's worried, don't be - you get used to it!!
Christer Sjögren - I Love EuropeNathan's viewNot the best... I give it 3 stars but it will not win Eurovision. It's too boring.
Hannah's viewNot only did I not like this song, but I got really annoyed with it!! If anyone knows of a band called The Mavericks, then they may very well recognise this song he sings. This is because it is a rip off of 'Dance the Night Away' just with different lyrics.That aside, this guy feels like a teachers pet to me. He's sucking up to Europe and voters by saying, "I love you all!" It's not good or funny. Its stupid and creepy.
Sorry if i've caused any offense, but i hate this song and am very disappointed and annoyed!
Amy Diamond - Thank YouNathan's viewGreat song from Amy! I like the fact that she's only 15 and she's entering Melodifestivalen knowing she would be the youngest winner! Nice and catchy but not as good as Linda's song in my opinion.
Hannah's viewVery rock song start! I really like this song and I have a lot of admiration for the girl who sings this! She's only 15!! She has good vocals and this song is very catchy, upbeat and dancey.On the video, Amy is very energetic and fun! I don't particularly like her gold jacket or shoes, but that's just a personal thing. She connected well with the audience but her nerves showed in her voice. There was a slight verbrato (shaking) to her voice through out and she took very deep, but quick breaths and they were audible due to the microphone, but I'm nit-picking here!
GREAT preformance!
Sanna Nielsen - Empty RoomNathan's view
Lots of people seem to like this as their third or fourth, including me, it's my fourth. Although it is a ballad and I hate that everyone seems to send ballad or dance this year but it's a very strong ballad and could have a good chance in Belgrade in May.
Hannah's viewI really like this ballad, possibly more than the other one. In this 'year of the ballad' as Nathan calls it; i believe that this has a good shot as a ballad. It is a very powerful song with beautiful lyrics. I like the fact that Sanna doesn't have to sign MASSIVE notes for the effect of her ballad to be sent across to her audience. There was a LOT of emotion put into this. In the video she almost bursts into tears, bless her! I love this ballad.Nordman - I Lågornas SkenNathan's view
Second entry in Swedish. I don't love it, I don't hate it... I don't like it either. It's quite weird. Not what I'd expect Sweden to send to Eurovision. If this gets through then I'm sorry but Sweden will have their worst result ever by not qualifying through the Semi Final.
Hannah's viewThis song creeped me out even more than the eggs in red suits!!
I didnt like his voice, it's very grating and scary and i would NOT like to meet him down a dark alleyway. So what i'm about to say doesn't make matters better...
Personally, i think he was cramming too many words into the chorus and i didn't like his vocals. I think the wall of fire looked rubbish and slightly fake, but the little bursts were MUCH better.
Frida feat. Headline - Upp O HoppaNathan's view
All my favourite entries are in Swedish and this is my second favourite after Linda's song! It's another catchy and Eurovisiony song. I think this would do well in Belgrade as it will appeal to all areas of Europe. However I think this song is better suited to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. If it was to be sung in English then I believe it would do much better in Belgrade, should it get through.
Hannah's viewAhh! This song is very fun and energetic. It reminds me off the holidays at the beach and sunshine. The artists sing as a group with a lead and backing and 'Headline' interjecting and getting his own section.
This song is very upbeat and catchy, even thogh it's in another language!
One downside... she was wearing a disgusting yellow jacket... i shall not say anymore as i can feel Nathan glaring at me. With my phsycic powers. Because he's not here. (...?)
BWO - Lay Your Love On MeNathan's viewOne of the biggest names in the Final for Sweden and this is most people's favourite, it's my third and my highest placing song in English. BWO stands for
Bodies Without Organs and they are already very popular in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, they also find that some of their past songs have been in the UK charts as well as the European charts. BWO would be a great entry for Sweden if they get through as they are very good and they present the song very well. Hannah's view
This song is very... weird. As is the Elizabethan style costumes, and the set strewn with metal cages. It is a very catchy, rhythmical song that may have done well, if it was not up against such strong competition.
The lead male singer is very, ummmmmm... attractive and makes good use of this on the cameras. His vocals are good and the song was sung in tune. I loved the bit in the videa where the man is lifted in the air in a cage and fireworks start shooting from the cage! It's brilliant!
*ahem* yes... so... must now go and cast my votes.
