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Eurovision 2008 Semi Final 1: The Highlights and Results
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was held in Belgrade, Serbia, after the country's victory in 2007 with the song "Molitva" by Marija Šerifović. The contest consisted of two semi-finals and a grand final, with a total of 43 countries participating. The first semi-final took place on Tuesday 20 May 2008, with 19 countries competing for 10 spots in the grand final. The show was hosted by Jovana Janković and Željko Joksimović, and the slogan was "Confluence of Sound". In this article, we will recap the highlights and results of Eurovision 2008 Semi Final 1.
Eurovision 2008 Semi Final 1
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The Opening Act
The show started with a video montage of the history of Eurovision, featuring clips of previous winners and memorable moments. The video ended with the slogan "Video killed a radio star", followed by a live performance of the song by various Serbian artists. The performance was a tribute to the first music video ever broadcasted on MTV in 1981, and also a reference to the evolution of Eurovision from a radio to a television event.
The Songs
The first country to perform was Montenegro, represented by Stefan Filipović with the song "Zauvijek Volim Te" (I Love You Forever). The song was a pop-rock ballad with Balkan influences, sung in Montenegrin. Stefan was accompanied by four female backing vocalists and a guitarist on stage. The performance was energetic and passionate, but failed to impress the viewers and the jury, as it only received 23 points and finished 14th.
The second country to perform was Israel, represented by Boaz with the song "The Fire In Your Eyes" (Ke'ilo Kan). The song was a power ballad with Middle Eastern elements, sung in Hebrew and English. Boaz was accompanied by five male backing vocalists on stage, who also performed some choreography. The performance was emotional and powerful, and received a positive response from the audience and the jury, as it received 104 points and qualified for the grand final in 5th place.
The third country to perform was Estonia, represented by Kreisiraadio with the song "Leto Svet" (Summer Light). The song was a humorous novelty song with elements of polka, schlager and rap, sung in Serbian, German and Finnish. Kreisiraadio was a comedy trio consisting of Hannes Võrno, Peeter Oja and Tarmo Leinatamm. They were accompanied by four female dancers on stage, who wore traditional costumes from different countries. The performance was meant to be funny and ironic, but it did not appeal to most viewers and jury members, as it received only 8 points and finished last in 18th place.
The fourth country to perform was Moldova, represented by Geta Burlacu with the song "A Century Of Love". The song was a jazz-pop song with retro influences, sung in English. Geta was accompanied by four male musicians on stage, who played the saxophone, trumpet, piano and drums. The performance was classy and elegant, but it did not stand out among the other songs, as it received 36 points and finished 12th.
The fifth country to perform was San Marino, represented by Miodio with the song "Complice" (Accomplice). The song was a rock ballad with Italian lyrics, sung by Nicola Della Valle. Miodio was a band consisting of Nicola Della Valle (vocals), Paolo Macina (guitar), Andrea Marco Pollice (bass), Francesco Sancisi (keyboards) and Alessandro Gobbi (drums). They were accompanied by two female backing vocalists on stage. The performance was dramatic and intense, but it did not attract enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received only 5 points and finished second last in 19th place.
The sixth country to perform was Belgium, represented by Ishtar with the song "O Julissi" (Oh Julissi). The song was a folk-pop song with an imaginary language, sung by Soetkin Baptist. Ishtar was a band consisting of Soetkin Baptist (vocals), Michel Vangheluwe (accordion), Frank Markey (guitar), Lode Cartrysse (violin) and Korneel Taeckens (double bass). They were accompanied by two male dancers on stage, who wore white suits and hats. The performance was cheerful and catchy, but it did not convince the viewers and the jury enough, as it received 16 points and finished 17th.
The seventh country to perform was Azerbaijan, represented by Elnur & Samir with the song "Day After Day". The song was a pop-rock song with opera and ethnic influences, sung in English. Elnur & Samir were a duo consisting of Elnur Hüseynov and Samir Javadzadeh. They were accompanied by four dancers on stage, who wore angel and devil costumes. The performance was dramatic and theatrical, and received a lot of attention from the viewers and the jury, as it received 96 points and qualified for the grand final in 6th place.
The eighth country to perform was Slovenia, represented by Rebeka Dremelj with the song "Vrag Naj Vzame" (Let The Devil Take It). The song was a pop-rock song with Balkan influences, sung in Slovene. Rebeka was accompanied by four male dancers on stage, who performed some acrobatic moves. The performance was energetic and catchy, but it did not get enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 36 points and finished 11th.
The ninth country to perform was Norway, represented by Maria with the song "Hold On Be Strong". The song was a soul-pop ballad with gospel influences, sung in English. Maria was accompanied by four female backing vocalists on stage, who also played some instruments. The performance was simple and elegant, and received a warm response from the audience and the jury, as it received 106 points and qualified for the grand final in 4th place.
The tenth country to perform was Poland, represented by Isis Gee with the song "For Life". The song was a pop ballad with classical influences, sung in English. Isis Gee was a singer-songwriter born in Seattle, USA, but based in Poland. She was accompanied by a pianist on stage. The performance was graceful and sophisticated, and received enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 42 points and qualified for the grand final in 10th place.
The eleventh country to perform was Ireland, represented by Dustin the Turkey with the song "Irelande Douze Pointe" (Ireland Twelve Points). The song was a parody of Eurovision songs, sung in English, French and Irish. Dustin the Turkey was a puppet character from an Irish television show. He was accompanied by four female dancers on stage, who wore green dresses and wigs. The performance was humorous and sarcastic, but it did not amuse the viewers and the jury, as it received only 22 points and finished 15th.
The twelfth country to perform was Andorra, represented by Gisela with the song "Casanova". The song was a pop-dance song with disco influences, sung in English and Catalan. Gisela was a singer who rose to fame after participating in the first edition of Operación Triunfo, a Spanish talent show. She was accompanied by four male dancers on stage, who wore black and white outfits. The performance was lively and fun, but it did not get enough support from the viewers and the jury, as it received 22 points and finished 16th.
The thirteenth country to perform was Bosnia & Herzegovina, represented by Laka with the song "Pokušaj" (Try). The song was an alternative rock song with folk influences, sung in Bosnian. Laka was a singer-songwriter known for his eccentric style and lyrics. He was accompanied by his sister Mirela on stage, who wore a wedding dress and knitted throughout the performance. They were also joined by four musicians who played the guitar, bass, drums and accordion. The performance was quirky and original, and received a lot of votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 72 points and qualified for the grand final in 9th place.
The fourteenth country to perform was Armenia, represented by Sirusho with the song "Qele, Qele" (Come On, Come On). The song was a pop-ethnic song with Armenian elements, sung in English and Armenian. Sirusho was a popular singer in Armenia who started her career at the age of seven. She was accompanied by four male dancers on stage, who wore red and black costumes. The performance was energetic and catchy, and received a huge response from the audience and the jury, as it received 139 points and qualified for the grand final in 2nd place.
The fifteenth country to perform was the Netherlands, represented by Hind with the song "Your Heart Belongs To Me". The song was a pop song with R&B and oriental influences, sung in English. Hind was a singer who participated in the first edition of Idols, a Dutch talent show. She was accompanied by two male and two female dancers on stage, who wore colorful outfits. The performance was upbeat and modern, but it did not receive enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 27 points and finished 13th.
The sixteenth country to perform was Finland, represented by Teräsbetoni with the song "Missä Miehet Ratsastaa" (Where The Men Ride). The song was a heavy metal song with Finnish lyrics, sung by Jarkko Ahola. Teräsbetoni was a band consisting of Jarkko Ahola (vocals and bass), Arto Järvinen (guitar and backing vocals), Viljo Rantanen (guitar) and Jari Kuokkanen (drums). They were accompanied by pyrotechnics and flames on stage. The performance was loud and powerful, and received enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 79 points and qualified for the grand final in 8th place.
The seventeenth country to perform was Romania, represented by Nico & Vlad with the song "Pe-o Margine De Lume" (On The Edge Of The World). The song was a pop-opera duet with Romanian and Italian lyrics, sung by Nicoleta Matei and Vlad Miriță. Nico was a pop singer who won several music festivals in Romania, while Vlad was an opera singer who won several international competitions. They were accompanied by a pianist and a violinist on stage. The performance was romantic and harmonious, and received enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 94 points and qualified for the grand final in 7th place.
The eighteenth country to perform was Russia, represented by Dima Bilan with the song "Believe". The song was a pop ballad with English lyrics, sung by Dima Bilan. Dima Bilan was a popular singer in Russia who had previously participated in Eurovision 2006, where he finished second with the song "Never Let You Go". He was accompanied by a violinist, a pianist and a figure skater on stage. The performance was spectacular and impressive, and received a huge response from the audience and the jury, as it received 135 points and qualified for the grand final in 3rd place.
Conclusion
Eurovision 2008 Semi Final 1 was a diverse and exciting show that featured 19 songs from different genres and languages. The show was hosted by Jovana Janković and Željko Joksimović, who entertained the audience with their charm and humor. The show also featured some special guests, such as Slobodan Trkulja, Metropole Orkest, Balkanopolis and Novak Djokovic. The show ended with the announcement of the 10 qualifiers for the grand final, who were Greece, Israel, Azerbaijan, Norway, Poland, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Armenia, Finland, Romania and Russia. These countries joined the pre-qualified countries Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom and Serbia in the grand final that took place on Saturday 24 May 2008.
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The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was held in Belgrade, Serbia, after the country's victory in 2007 with the song "Molitva" by Marija Šerifović. The contest consisted of two semi-finals and a grand final, with a total of 43 countries participating. The first semi-final took place on Tuesday 20 May 2008, with 19 countries competing for 10 spots in the grand final. The show was hosted by Jovana Janković and Željko Joksimović, and the slogan was "Confluence of Sound". In this article, we will recap the highlights and results of Eurovision 2008 Semi Final 1.
Eurovision 2008 Semi Final 1
Download https://ckonti.com/2wJsM3
The Opening Act
The show started with a video montage of the history of Eurovision, featuring clips of previous winners and memorable moments. The video ended with the slogan "Video killed a radio star", followed by a live performance of the song by various Serbian artists. The performance was a tribute to the first music video ever broadcasted on MTV in 1981, and also a reference to the evolution of Eurovision from a radio to a television event.
The Songs
The first country to perform was Montenegro, represented by Stefan Filipović with the song "Zauvijek Volim Te" (I Love You Forever). The song was a pop-rock ballad with Balkan influences, sung in Montenegrin. Stefan was accompanied by four female backing vocalists and a guitarist on stage. The performance was energetic and passionate, but failed to impress the viewers and the jury, as it only received 23 points and finished 14th.
The second country to perform was Israel, represented by Boaz with the song "The Fire In Your Eyes" (Ke'ilo Kan). The song was a power ballad with Middle Eastern elements, sung in Hebrew and English. Boaz was accompanied by five male backing vocalists on stage, who also performed some choreography. The performance was emotional and powerful, and received a positive response from the audience and the jury, as it received 104 points and qualified for the grand final in 5th place.
The third country to perform was Estonia, represented by Kreisiraadio with the song "Leto Svet" (Summer Light). The song was a humorous novelty song with elements of polka, schlager and rap, sung in Serbian, German and Finnish. Kreisiraadio was a comedy trio consisting of Hannes Võrno, Peeter Oja and Tarmo Leinatamm. They were accompanied by four female dancers on stage, who wore traditional costumes from different countries. The performance was meant to be funny and ironic, but it did not appeal to most viewers and jury members, as it received only 8 points and finished last in 18th place.
The fourth country to perform was Moldova, represented by Geta Burlacu with the song "A Century Of Love". The song was a jazz-pop song with retro influences, sung in English. Geta was accompanied by four male musicians on stage, who played the saxophone, trumpet, piano and drums. The performance was classy and elegant, but it did not stand out among the other songs, as it received 36 points and finished 12th.
The fifth country to perform was San Marino, represented by Miodio with the song "Complice" (Accomplice). The song was a rock ballad with Italian lyrics, sung by Nicola Della Valle. Miodio was a band consisting of Nicola Della Valle (vocals), Paolo Macina (guitar), Andrea Marco Pollice (bass), Francesco Sancisi (keyboards) and Alessandro Gobbi (drums). They were accompanied by two female backing vocalists on stage. The performance was dramatic and intense, but it did not attract enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received only 5 points and finished second last in 19th place.
The sixth country to perform was Belgium, represented by Ishtar with the song "O Julissi" (Oh Julissi). The song was a folk-pop song with an imaginary language, sung by Soetkin Baptist. Ishtar was a band consisting of Soetkin Baptist (vocals), Michel Vangheluwe (accordion), Frank Markey (guitar), Lode Cartrysse (violin) and Korneel Taeckens (double bass). They were accompanied by two male dancers on stage, who wore white suits and hats. The performance was cheerful and catchy, but it did not convince the viewers and the jury enough, as it received 16 points and finished 17th.
The seventh country to perform was Azerbaijan, represented by Elnur & Samir with the song "Day After Day". The song was a pop-rock song with opera and ethnic influences, sung in English. Elnur & Samir were a duo consisting of Elnur Hüseynov and Samir Javadzadeh. They were accompanied by four dancers on stage, who wore angel and devil costumes. The performance was dramatic and theatrical, and received a lot of attention from the viewers and the jury, as it received 96 points and qualified for the grand final in 6th place.
The eighth country to perform was Slovenia, represented by Rebeka Dremelj with the song "Vrag Naj Vzame" (Let The Devil Take It). The song was a pop-rock song with Balkan influences, sung in Slovene. Rebeka was accompanied by four male dancers on stage, who performed some acrobatic moves. The performance was energetic and catchy, but it did not get enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 36 points and finished 11th.
The ninth country to perform was Norway, represented by Maria with the song "Hold On Be Strong". The song was a soul-pop ballad with gospel influences, sung in English. Maria was accompanied by four female backing vocalists on stage, who also played some instruments. The performance was simple and elegant, and received a warm response from the audience and the jury, as it received 106 points and qualified for the grand final in 4th place.
The tenth country to perform was Poland, represented by Isis Gee with the song "For Life". The song was a pop ballad with classical influences, sung in English. Isis Gee was a singer-songwriter born in Seattle, USA, but based in Poland. She was accompanied by a pianist on stage. The performance was graceful and sophisticated, and received enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 42 points and qualified for the grand final in 10th place.
The eleventh country to perform was Ireland, represented by Dustin the Turkey with the song "Irelande Douze Pointe" (Ireland Twelve Points). The song was a parody of Eurovision songs, sung in English, French and Irish. Dustin the Turkey was a puppet character from an Irish television show. He was accompanied by four female dancers on stage, who wore green dresses and wigs. The performance was humorous and sarcastic, but it did not amuse the viewers and the jury, as it received only 22 points and finished 15th.
The twelfth country to perform was Andorra, represented by Gisela with the song "Casanova". The song was a pop-dance song with disco influences, sung in English and Catalan. Gisela was a singer who rose to fame after participating in the first edition of Operación Triunfo, a Spanish talent show. She was accompanied by four male dancers on stage, who wore black and white outfits. The performance was lively and fun, but it did not get enough support from the viewers and the jury, as it received 22 points and finished 16th.
The thirteenth country to perform was Bosnia & Herzegovina, represented by Laka with the song "Pokušaj" (Try). The song was an alternative rock song with folk influences, sung in Bosnian. Laka was a singer-songwriter known for his eccentric style and lyrics. He was accompanied by his sister Mirela on stage, who wore a wedding dress and knitted throughout the performance. They were also joined by four musicians who played the guitar, bass, drums and accordion. The performance was quirky and original, and received a lot of votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 72 points and qualified for the grand final in 9th place.
The fourteenth country to perform was Armenia, represented by Sirusho with the song "Qele, Qele" (Come On, Come On). The song was a pop-ethnic song with Armenian elements, sung in English and Armenian. Sirusho was a popular singer in Armenia who started her career at the age of seven. She was accompanied by four male dancers on stage, who wore red and black costumes. The performance was energetic and catchy, and received a huge response from the audience and the jury, as it received 139 points and qualified for the grand final in 2nd place.
The fifteenth country to perform was the Netherlands, represented by Hind with the song "Your Heart Belongs To Me". The song was a pop song with R&B and oriental influences, sung in English. Hind was a singer who participated in the first edition of Idols, a Dutch talent show. She was accompanied by two male and two female dancers on stage, who wore colorful outfits. The performance was upbeat and modern, but it did not receive enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 27 points and finished 13th.
The sixteenth country to perform was Finland, represented by Teräsbetoni with the song "Missä Miehet Ratsastaa" (Where The Men Ride). The song was a heavy metal song with Finnish lyrics, sung by Jarkko Ahola. Teräsbetoni was a band consisting of Jarkko Ahola (vocals and bass), Arto Järvinen (guitar and backing vocals), Viljo Rantanen (guitar) and Jari Kuokkanen (drums). They were accompanied by pyrotechnics and flames on stage. The performance was loud and powerful, and received enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 79 points and qualified for the grand final in 8th place.
The seventeenth country to perform was Romania, represented by Nico & Vlad with the song "Pe-o Margine De Lume" (On The Edge Of The World). The song was a pop-opera duet with Romanian and Italian lyrics, sung by Nicoleta Matei and Vlad Miriță. Nico was a pop singer who won several music festivals in Romania, while Vlad was an opera singer who won several international competitions. They were accompanied by a pianist and a violinist on stage. The performance was romantic and harmonious, and received enough votes from the viewers and the jury, as it received 94 points and qualified for the grand final in 7th place.
The eighteenth country to perform was Russia, represented by Dima Bilan with the song "Believe". The song was a pop ballad with English lyrics, sung by Dima Bilan. Dima Bilan was a popular singer in Russia who had previously participated in Eurovision 2006, where he finished second with the song "Never Let You Go". He was accompanied by a violinist, a pianist and a figure skater on stage. The performance was spectacular and impressive, and received a huge response from the audience and the jury, as it received 135 points and qualified for the grand final in 3rd place.
Conclusion
Eurovision 2008 Semi Final 1 was a diverse and exciting show that featured 19 songs from different genres and languages. The show was hosted by Jovana Janković and Željko Joksimović, who entertained the audience with their charm and humor. The show also featured some special guests, such as Slobodan Trkulja, Metropole Orkest, Balkanopolis and Novak Djokovic. The show ended with the announcement of the 10 qualifiers for the grand final, who were Greece, Israel, Azerbaijan, Norway, Poland, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Armenia, Finland, Romania and Russia. These countries joined the pre-qualified countries Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom and Serbia in the grand final that took place on Saturday 24 May 2008.
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