SwissMonster 28,781 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Damn I love Greece but the staging is not doing it justice SwissMonster®️ - Creating controversy since 1999 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Juanlittlem 41,514 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Just watched Switzerland's rehearsal and I feel its gonna be wild. Looks like theyre moving all the time so Im curious to see the vocals and how it looks on camera. Im also missing some color? I guess we'll see Dejare de quererte cuando un pintor sordo pinte el sonido de un pétalo al caer en el suelo de cristal de un castillo que no existe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissMonster 28,781 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Juanlittlem said: Just watched Switzerland's rehearsal and I feel its gonna be wild. Looks like theyre moving all the time so Im curious to see the vocals and how it looks on camera. Im also missing some color? I guess we'll see Yeah same, I‘m a bit nervous about that Platform thingy after watching that video. I mean he really seems to be on point vocally and it always seemed effortless so maybe all the movement won‘t challenge him as much. But yeah this Platform looks shaky af and its really risky. Don‘t know why they thought it would need to be so challenging. I guess they really went with go big or go home. Really can‘t wait to see the camera shots of it! Also regarding the color, there seems to be gold towards the end judging by the pictures. And also glad tbh that there isn‘t more based on the full pink outfit. I prefer a clean look in a performance, especially if there is a lot going on vocally + on stage Edited April 29 by SwissMonster SwissMonster®️ - Creating controversy since 1999 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanlittlem 41,514 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 8 minutes ago, SwissMonster said: this Platform looks shaky af and its really risky I mean, its such a risk cause they can easily trip/slide there. Also Im struggling to get the people on the stage since the description doesnt mention dancers but no one has gotten pics with crew members on stage so why are they there Dejare de quererte cuando un pintor sordo pinte el sonido de un pétalo al caer en el suelo de cristal de un castillo que no existe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not The Real Gaga 7,482 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Switzerland doesn't want to win right with that outfit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch 89,282 Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 (edited) 14:10: Rehearsal 5: 🇨🇿 Czechia – Aiko – Pedestal Time for our first pop/rock anthem of the season, with Czechia’s Aiko singing her high energy belter Pedestal. Aiko was born in Russia, raised in Czechia, and now splits her time between London and Prague. We are very excited to tell you that we have been given STAGING NOTES by the Czechia team, which has literally never happened before (note to other delegations: yes please). They tell us that Aiko’s staging concept represents the five stages of grief during a breakup – Aiko is accompanied on stage by four female dancers, each representing Denial, Anger, Bargaining and Depression. Aiko herself represents the fifth and final stage – Acceptance. The costumes are black bodystockings with mesh sections and lots of sparkle, and Aiko’s dancers have sparkly mesh face coverings. Aiko has a similar top section but with wide-legged trousers. Also the CUBES are fully deployed in this performance – starting just a few feet above the performers’ heads, creating a more enclosed, domestic-feel environment that gets bigger and less confined as the cubes lift. Lots of black and red strobe lighting, and a really nice moment towards the end when Aiko’s dancers lift her above their heads. Aikonic, as we believe the kids are saying these days. 🔥🔥🔥🔥 PYRO UPDATE! Czechia have brought some relationship breakup flame jets that heat up the arena for the the entire first verse and the bridge into the second chorus, then return for a big finish. Definitely adds to the drama and storytelling. Edited April 29 by Dutch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch 89,282 Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 (edited) 15:00 CEST: Rehearsal 6: 🇦🇹 Austria – Kaleen – We Will Rave Austria’s Kaleen is here to remind us that if heartbreak is the problem, rave is the solution. Kaleen is no stranger to Eurovision - she’s been one of the creative directors for years, and even pretended to be Eleni Foureira from Cyprus during the stand-in rehearsals in 2018. Staging-wise, there’s an inverted pyramid made of metal scaffolding hanging above the middle of the stage, that shoots lasers, giving the stage a warehouse rave vibe. She starts the performance wearing a long white coat with a train, but that’s dispensed with as soon as the bass kicks in, revealing a silver sparkly leotard and matching thigh boots. She has four male backing dancers, wearing black cargo pants, sleeveless jackets and oversized wraparound shades. With Kaleen they deliver a full-on dance routine that covers the whole stage. There’s also a RUM-DE-DUM-DA-DA hip swivel move that we will absolutely be practising in Euroclub. Genuinely wish it was possible to explain what this track FEELS like at full volume in the arena – it’s very much a full body experience. PYRO UPDATE! Smoke and steam jets, AND Kaleen tried a different (and much fluffier) white coat. No idea which will make it through to second rehearsals - we'll find out later in the week! Edited April 29 by Dutch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch 89,282 Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 (edited) 15:40 CEST: Rehearsal 7: 🇩🇰 Denmark – Saba – Sand Saba from Denmark is up next, rehearsing her song Sand. This power ballad builds from the soft, low-key start to the huge crescendo finish, and the staging does the same - using lighting and glittery graphics to add layer upon layer until Saba’s vocals fill the whole arena. It’s very similar to the staging we saw at Denmark’s national final, Melodi Grand Prix, just on a bigger and more epic Malmö scale. Saba is wearing a white pant suit - if it's not the same she wore at MGP, it's very similar. The pockets are filled with sand, and she scatters it as part of really beautiful armography routine that mirrors a projected version of Saba on the LED wall behind her. Really simple, but all the more impactful for it. Lots of floor smoke in the final run-through, which gives the whole performance even more drama. Edited April 29 by Dutch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch 89,282 Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 (edited) 16:20 CEST: Rehearsal 8: 🇦🇲 Armenia – Ladaniva – Jako It’s the last rehearsal of the day – are we ready for an Armenian pop/folk fusion? The Jako of the title is the little-girl version of singer Jaklin, who along with French instrumentalist Louis, make up Ladaniva. Sung in Armenian, Jako is about rejecting negative stereotypes, being free and being yourself. The official video for this has lots of sass and energy, and that spirit has definitely been brought to the Malmö stage, along with Jaklin’s costume and trademark plaits. There’s also an island of brightly coloured plinths in the middle of the stage, where Ladaniva’s band stand on different levels playing their instruments. In the second half the LED wall and cube graphics kick in, with Armenian motifs and lots of chickens - we are strongly advocating for a Croatia/Armenia farmyard crossover. The whole thing is a riot of colour and energy - a great way to end another fun day in Malmö arena. Edited April 29 by Dutch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissMonster 28,781 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 14 minutes ago, Juanlittlem said: I mean, its such a risk cause they can easily trip/slide there. Also Im struggling to get the people on the stage since the description doesnt mention dancers but no one has gotten pics with crew members on stage so why are they there Right? I also thought they were dancers, but I guess you won‘t see them in the actual camera shots of they are not SwissMonster®️ - Creating controversy since 1999 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissMonster 28,781 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 6 minutes ago, Dutch said: 15:00 CEST: Rehearsal 6: 🇦🇹 Austria – Kaleen – We Will Rave Austria’s Kaleen is here to remind us that if heartbreak is the problem, rave is the solution. Kaleen is no stranger to Eurovision - she’s been one of the creative directors for years, and even pretended to be Eleni Foureira from Cyprus during the stand-in rehearsals in 2018. Staging-wise, there’s an inverted pyramid made of metal scaffolding hanging above the middle of the stage, that shoots lasers, giving the stage a warehouse rave vibe. She starts the performance wearing a long white coat with a train, but that’s dispensed with as soon as the bass kicks in, revealing a silver sparkly leotard and matching thigh boots. She has four male backing dancers, wearing black cargo pants, sleeveless jackets and oversized wraparound shades. With Kaleen they deliver a full-on dance routine that covers the whole stage. There’s also a RUM-DE-DUM-DA-DA hip swivel move that we will absolutely be practising in Euroclub. Genuinely wish it was possible to explain what this track FEELS like at full volume in the arena – it’s very much a full body experience. PYRO UPDATE! Smoke and steam jets, AND Kaleen tried a different (and much fluffier) white coat. No idea which will make it through to second rehearsals - we'll find out later in the week! Oh Austrias rehearsal video looked so fn good SwissMonster®️ - Creating controversy since 1999 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch 89,282 Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 Austria lowkey gaged me because I was expecting nothing at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch 89,282 Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 Just now, SwissMonster said: Oh Austrias rehearsal video looked so fn good Just now, Dutch said: Austria lowkey gaged me because I was expecting nothing at all. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissMonster 28,781 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 1 minute ago, Dutch said: Nnnn 2 minutes ago, Dutch said: Austria lowkey gaged me because I was expecting nothing at all. please same, maybe her pre party performances were intentionally bad cause this is a 180 degree shift ksjssk SwissMonster®️ - Creating controversy since 1999 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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