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Top entries not to qualify for the final of ESCT (Editions 17 - 33)

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1875 days 3 hours ago
Catch_a_falling_star
I thought I would revisit some of the forgotten entries from the past that didn't qualify for the final and show them some more love. ESCT is such a good contest there are inevitably some songs that should qualify for the final that unfortunately don't.

I'm originally going to shoot for 30 entries, but if I find more I will include them too.

This is my opinion, if you have any suggestions feel free to send them to me. :)

Why did I start from ESCT 17? Well that was the first contest I entered so it seemed like a good place to start from. If people like this list I will also do it for the first 16 contests.
1875 days 3 hours ago
Catch_a_falling_star
Let's start with a songfrom ESCT 17. :D

Ukraine – ESCT 17 – 13th Place – Kamaliya – “Love Me Like”



There is something absolutely enchanting about this. In places it seems a little repetitive but I love the mix of modern beats and that operatic voice that comes out in places. Honestly I think this could do very well in the contest now. Overall this is very catchy in my opinion and a joy to listen to. :)
1875 days 3 hours ago
Catch_a_falling_star
2. Estonia – ESCT 17 – 11th Place Semi 2 – Liis Lemsalu – “Breaking The Rules”



Ok some self-love time. This was my first entry and it missed out on the final by 1 point! 1 point!!!! I feel like the build to the chorus is the strongest bit of the song. Being a noob I didn’t pick a highlight so the chorus was showcased. If I could go back in time, I would have picked a timeslot and I feel like she would have made it. This an entry that I come back to every now and again and I love it still.
1875 days 2 hours ago
Catch_a_falling_star
3. Lithuania – ESCT 17 – 17th Place Semi 2 – NOTA – Man Dainoje



She has a beautiful voice and I can’t see why this was rated so low. It does take a while to get to the punchy chorus, but overall is a solid production. I voted in this semi-final and having a look at the table I didn’t actually vote for this myself at the time, but listening to it again makes me regret that decision.
1875 days 2 hours ago
Catch_a_falling_star
4. Ireland - ESCT 17 12th Place Semi 2 - Delorentos - "Show Me Love"





I had two minds about including this entry on the list. It's not exactly in my own taste range, but it has a strong chorus and I could see the current ESCT players really enjoying this. Very solid indie / rock song and I would say it was unlucky not to make the end. :)
1874 days 4 hours ago
Catch_a_falling_star
5. Belarus – ESCT 18 -  12th Place Semi 1 – Alyona Lanskaya “Speak”



The chorus is just so magical here. Belarus has a history of sending strong female pop singers and this is no exception. At the end it sounds so anthemic. The only downside is that the verses are a little shaky, but honestly I find it hard to believe that this not qualify.
1874 days 4 hours ago
Catch_a_falling_star
6. Austria – ESCT 18 – 14th Semi 1 – Sunrise16 & Sara Koell “Imaginarium”



Dark and beautiful. The video is a little weird, but the song is really good in my opinion. The chorus is really good and I’m a sucker for the ‘ayo’ part. Really enjoyable and I could see Dallas entering something like this now.
1874 days 4 hours ago
Catch_a_falling_star
7. Denmark – ESCT 18 – 12th Semi 1 – Simone “Heart Shaped Hole”



Ok I voted in this semi final and I didn’t give this anything apparently. I must have been tripping…because the chorus is just sooooo good. I think my tastes have changed in recent years. I could see this doing very well in ESCT now. The verses are a little weaker, but the chorus makes up for it for sure. :)
1874 days 4 hours ago
Catch_a_falling_star
8. Italy – ESCT 18 – 16th Semi 2 – Emma “Occho Profondi”



Now this is a song I gave 12 points to. I love her husky voice and the build from the chorus. I can see why this didn’t qualify as her voice isn’t going to be for everyone, but honestly, it’s a really solid song and I enjoyed every second of listening to this again. :)
1874 days 4 hours ago
Catch_a_falling_star
9. Cyprus – ESCT 18 – 11th Semi 2 – Elena Leon – “Let Me Love You”



A really solid rock vibe from Cyprus here. I gave this 10 points at the time and I adore the build to the chorus. It has a mix of power and delicate moments. Still a bop in my opinion although I’m not sure how well it would do now, but back then I think it was unlucky not to make the final.
1873 days 23 hours ago
Patrick319
where is Iceland

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