This is going to be a two-parter because there's 20 acts. I'll listen to the first 10 in this blog, and then follow up with the other ten whenever. I also have to cover Pabandom today so this is a 3 blog treat :) I haven't really liked Portugal at Eurovision, the last time I remotely like done of their entries was in 2014 with Suzy so I'm not hugely excited
1. šµš¹ Ana Tereza - "Com um abraƧo"
Structure- 7
Dynamics- 4
Contrast- 6
Overall Effect- 6
Score- 23
Comment- This is actually a nice start to Portugal's National selection. The backing music is really intriguing and her vocals shine in this song. If Portugal keeps this up they might just break the streak of bad songs.
2. šµš¹ Ariana - "Mundo melhor"
Structure- 7
Dynamics- 7
Contrast- 7
Overall Effect- 8
Score- 29
Comment- I'm a bit speechless at this, she really showed off her vocals huh? Hopefully she can kill this live! I really liked it and I don't know what she's saying, but I feel every word. She really shines in this song.
3. šµš¹ Carolina Deslandes - "Por um triz"
Structure- 8
Dynamics- 8
Contrast- 7
Overall Effect- 8
Score- 31
Comment- Someone needs to tell me what this song is about because this made me emotional! She really sung from the heart in this and I fell in love. I don't really want Portugal to send a ballad but I wouldn't be mad if this won.
4. šµš¹ Da Chick - "I Got Music"
Structure- 5
Dynamics- 5
Contrast- 4
Overall Effect- 7
Score- 21
Comment- The way she says yall XD. This is so good I love it. It's got personality, sass and it would be so good on the Eurovision. Two problems though: I'm pretty sure they wouldn't send a song in English and she does need to focus on her singing. I really liked this, one of my favourites!
5. šµš¹ EU.CLIDES - "VOLTE-FACE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yLkiVKA5MY
Structure- 8
Dynamics- 8
Contrast- 8
Overall Effect- 8
Score- 32
Comment- This was breath-taking! I have no words for this, amazing!
6. šµš¹ FĆ”bia Maia - "Dia Lindo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8LetM77aEc
Structure- 5
Dynamics- 6
Contrast- 5
Overall Effect- 3
Score- 19
Comment- I'm not too keen on this one. I wasn't taking anywhere she just left me at the airport waiting. I wanted a lot more from this song it wasn't anything special and it didn't stand out at all.
7. šµš¹ Graciela - "A vida sem acontecer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfLaBtuGRPg
Structure- 5
Dynamics- 5
Contrast- 5
Overall Effect- 2
Score- 17
Comment- Hello 1975! This was absolutely not my thing and not my music, the whole production is very underwhelming, her voice isn't that good in my opinion but we'll see in the live shows, the music was quite grating, the whole thing was a mess.
8. šµš¹ IAN - "Mundo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McS-YbVe9Io
Structure- 4
Dynamics- 7
Contrast- 3
Overall Effect- 2
Score- 16
Comment- The Walmart version of Siaā¦
9. šµš¹ Irma - "Livros" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2moU0MUCFY
Structure- 4
Dynamics- 6
Contrast- 4
Overall Effect- 2
Score- 16
Comment- I can't be bothered to give this song a comment
10. šµš¹ Joana Alegre - "Joana do mar" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uHGgMXV4mc
Structure- 8
Dynamics- 8
Contrast- 8
Overall Effect- 9
Score- 33
Comment- When I saw that her name was in the song, I didn't get my hopes up. When it begun and was slow I was ready to skip and give this a low score, and then the build up happens - I can't it's just amazing! This has to win! I love it so much, we'll see if my favourite changes but as of now this is really good and definitely my favourite.
My Rankings
1. šµš¹ Joana Alegre - "Joana do mar"
2. šµš¹ Carolina Deslandes - "Por um triz"
3. šµš¹ EU.CLIDES - "VOLTE-FACE"
4. šµš¹ Da Chick - "I Got Music
5. šµš¹ Ariana - "Mundo melhor"
6. šµš¹ Ana Tereza - "Com um abraƧo"
-- Massive Gap --
7. šµš¹ IAN - "Mundo"
8. šµš¹ FĆ”bia Maia - "Dia lindo"
9. šµš¹ Graciela - "A vida sem acontecer"
10. šµš¹ Irma - "Livros"
What are your thoughts? Do you agree? What are your rankings? Remember music is subjective and I respect all of your opinions! #Eurovision
