Bună seara! Chişinău calling! On Tuesday we found out the first 8 qualifiers and if you watched our Live blog, covering the 2nd semi final, you already know the full list of competitors of tonight’s Final “O Melodie Pentru Europa” – Moldova’s event for selecting the act to go to Eurovision!
Tonight 16 finalists will sing for a chance to compete in Stockholm in May.
As treats we’ll have the Moldovan Eurovision 2012 representative Pasha Parfeny and dance group Space.
James and Bogdan, a.k.a #JamDan invite you to #JoinUs at 18:40 CET for the LIVE BLOG of The Moldova’s Final!. You know the drill – just refresh the page for full updates and our thoughts on the performances.
Don’t forget to follow and tweet us @EurovisionIrela and @JamDanESC
We’re hoping for a great show tonight so “Don’t Run Away” – Moldova are heading to Eurovision!
How To Watch
The Show starts at 18:40 CET
Watch the show using either this link or this one
Running Order
The participants of tonight’s final in order of appearance:
- Valentin Uzun– Mine
- Maxim Zavidia– La La Love
- Doinița Gherman– Irresistible
- Lidia Isac– Falling Stars
- Big Flash Sound– Când Vrei
- Che-MD– Vodă E Cu Noi
- Andrei Ionița & Onoffrei– Lie
- Cristina Pintilie– Picture of Love
- Nadia Moșneagu– Memories
- Rodica & Ivan Aculov– Stop Lying
- Emilia Russu– I Am Not The Same
- Viola– In The Name of Love
- DoReDoS– FunnyFolk
- Max Fall feat. Dan Vozniuc & Malloy– Game L-Over
- Valeria Pașa– Save Love
- Felicia Dunaf– You and Me
How The WINNER Will Be Selected
Moldova’s Eurovision 2016 representative for Stockholm will be selected from a mixture of Public Televote and an Expert Jury.
LIVE BLOG – Starts 18:40 CET Here
You know the drill by now! You just refresh the page after each song for our comments. Don’t forget we will be awarding our #MagicMic Award for the most memorable moment of the show!
JAMES: Bună seara Europa! Aici este Chişinău! Good evening Europe, Moldova calling! Take you seats please, the show is about to begin! 😀
BOGDAN: Eurovision Super Saturday kicks off with O Melodie Pentru Europa!
JAMES: The show begins! Another all singing, all dancing intro to get us started
BOGDAN: The group is called Space
BOGDAN: Falling Stars.. a good omen for Lidia? 😉
JAMES: It may well be a sign!
JAMES: Tonight’s hosts in Moldova
BOGDAN: Isn’t that Valentina Monetta’s gown from 2013?
JAMES: Certainly looks like it!
JAMES: Liviu back in the Green Room tonight – doesn’t he look smart!
BOGDAN: PROOF!!
JAMES: Haha! They’re telling everyone how to vote for tonight’s 16 contestants
BOGDAN: Some great singers tonight, but only one can go to Stockholm!
JAMES: Can’t we send them all? 0:-)
BOGDAN: What about the 6 people on stage rule? 😛
JAMES: Oh yeah… 😛
JAMES: 11 jury members tonight
BOGDAN: That’s a lot!
JAMES: We’re now being treated to a video montage of the Swedish capital Stockholm – looks lovely, can’t wait to be there in May!
BOGDAN: Lots of water in Stockholm… maybe Building Bridges would have been a better motto for this year’s contest! 😛
JAMES: The televoting lines are open now – Moldova, start voting!
BOGDAN: Here we go!
- Valentin Uzun– Mine
JAMES: Valentin and his band have quite a Balkan jazz sound to them… I like it!
BOGDAN: This reminds me quite a bit of Pasha Parfeny…
JAMES: I’m no musician, but I’m pretty sure trumpets shouldn’t do that…
BOGDAN: No, but it still gets 6 points from me!
JAMES: 5 from me. Didn’t quite live up to my first expectations.
- Maxim Zavidia– La La Love
JAMES: Moldvan Electro-Velvet?
BOGDAN: It’s pleasant enough, but it’s missing something
JAMES: I agree, no real wow factor to it, but not a bad song
BOGDAN: Bit too repetitive for me.
JAMES: Felt like it didn’t start for me… points? For me it’s a 5
BOGDAN: 5 here too
- Doinița Gherman– Irresistible
BOGDAN: This is the 8th consecutive year Doinița has tried to take part at Eurovision!
JAMES: Talk about persistent!
BOGDAN: Definitely memorable!
JAMES: Strange that it looks so futuristic, but sounds so traditional!
BOGDAN: Liking the moon shields
JAMES: I thought those were the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
JAMES: The flute reminds me so much of NOX from Hungary 2005!
BOGDAN: A very dramatic performance! A bit too much for me though, but it gets a 7
JAMES: I quite liked it, it shouldn’t work but it did – 8!
- Lidia Isac– Falling Stars
BOGDAN: Now Lidia topped the televote during the last semi final… she may be one to watch tonight
BOGDAN: A touch of Polina in there, no?
JAMES: Just a little… very impressive visual show though!
BOGDAN: Some movement would be nice though, I had higher hopes for the favourite
JAMES: A bit of dancing and that could be a great entry. 6
BOGDAN: I was hoping for more as it’s a great dancing tune. 7
JAMES: Quick break for us here in Moldova, but check back soon!
JAMES: Wow, that was quick, we’re already back!
BOGDAN: 16 songs tonight, we need to keep going!
JAMES: Indeed! Liviu is chatting to the contestants who have already performed and are waiting in the Green Room
JAMES: Bow ties are apparently very ‘in’ in Moldova this year! Every one looks really smart and sophisticated!
BOGDAN: The next 4 acts, coming up now!
- Big Flash Sound– Când Vrei
JAMES: Talk about Glorious Technicolour!
BOGDAN: Not really my cup of tea…
JAMES: Nor mine, but definitely a colourful show!
BOGDAN: Still reminds me of Serbia’s Caroban in 2011. For the colourful performance, 7, even if I don’t like the song too much
JAMES: 6 from me – very colourful!
- Che-MD– Vodă E Cu Noi
BOGDAN: These guys are from the same town my father was born in! Didn’t know that!
JAMES: Brace yourself… Eurovision is coming…
JAMES: I quite like this, nice to hear a non-English song. Quite different, with good traditional elements. An 10 from me
BOGDAN: Very haunting voice… but he sounds like he’s shouting… only a 6 from me
- Andrei Ionița & Onoffrei– Lie
BOGDAN: Interesting that they put two very similar sounding songs so close together in the running order…
JAMES: I’ve just been corrected that last time I told you this was lie as in lying… but it’s actually Moldovan for lark… oops! Sorry for any confusion!
BOGDAN: Very dramatic song
JAMES: I like bits of the music, costumes and the staging, but otherwise I’m not really a fan of this
BOGDAN: It’s a 5 from me
JAMES: 5 from me too – mostly for the costumes
- Cristina Pintilie– Picture of Love
BOGDAN: Cristina says that “Love will save the world”
JAMES: Awww…
JAMES: I love the inventive staging of this, and I think a lot of other Eurovision fans will too
BOGDAN: I like this one too, 8 points. I like it more than I did during the semi final
JAMES: I’m going to give it a 12 – I think this should go to Stockholm!
BOGDAN: Liviu is charming his way around the Green Room again
JAMES: On with the show! And Moldova’s very own Barbara Streisand is up next! Don’t believe us? Keep watching…
- Nadia Moșneagu– Memories
JAMES: She’s toned down everything from the semi except the voice – and it’s phenomenal!
BOGDAN: This is really awesome
JAMES: Moldova, there’s a spot in the Top 10 with your name on it!
BOGDAN: Very dramatic and powerful
JAMES: 12 points from me. It deserves nothing less
BOGDAN: 8
- Rodica & Ivan Aculov– Stop Lying
BOGDAN: These guys are husband and wife
JAMES: Interesting title for a song sung by a married couple… 0_0
BOGDAN: Ever seen the movie Divergent? These guys must belong to Dauntless 😉
JAMES: Well, you need to be fearless to tackle Eurovision! 😉
JAMES: I quite like this, it’s a solid rock ballad. An 8 from me
BOGDAN: 6 from me. Too much repetition for me.
JAMES: You’re a hard man to please, Bogdan! 😛
- Emilia Russu– I Am Not The Same
JAMES: Emilia almost didn’t make it to tonight’s final, but the Moldovan public voted her back in
BOGDAN: This is very much a typical Eurovision ballad… but I don’t know… I’m not really feeling it
JAMES: I disagree, with a bit of work I think this has potential!
BOGDAN: Points?
JAMES: A 7
BOGDAN: 7 from me to0
- Viola– In The Name of Love
BOGDAN: Quite a jazz feeling number from Viola
JAMES: Loving the hand puppetry, it’s something interesting and different for the Eurovision stage – just take a look!
JAMES: I was so taken in by the staging, I didn’t really take much note of the song… but a 7 for innovative staging
BOGDAN: 7 points from me. I wonder if this kind of staging might get lost on the bigger Swedish stage?
JAMES: Very true, but if it’s done right it can work.
BOGDAN: Only 4 songs left! It’s gone quick tonight!
JAMES: More back stage chatter in the Green Room – bet they’re getting nervous in there!
- DoReDoS– FunnyFolk
JAMES: Moldova’s answer the Glee? The guy on the left looks like Artie!
JAMES: WOW – They really went for traditional in a big way! Nice to see something with a bit of local flavour to it!
BOGDAN: Had an entertaining sound, but needs something a little more for me… 7 points
JAMES: 7 from me too. Great visisual show, enjoyed it!
- Max Fall feat. Dan Vozniuc & Malloy– Game L-Over
JAMES: Continuing with our list of look-a-likes, Zac Efron up now!
BOGDAN: See?!
JAMES: The song doesn’t do much for me… he sounds like he is straining his voice a little… but at least the crowd really loved him!
BOGDAN: Didn’t grab me either. 6 points
JAMES: 4 from me
- Valeria Pașa– Save Love
BOGDAN: Valeria won the first semi final earlier this week. Has a bit of a 90s vibe to it, but it presented really well
BOGDAN: She looks like a goddess, don’t you agree?
JAMES: Yes, beautiful and simple staging too. I think a song like this could do well for Moldova in Stockholm. 10 points
BOGDAN: I think this has the potential to win tonight. 10 points
JAMES: Our last act of the night up now!
- Felicia Dunaf– You and Me
BOGDAN: This is Felicia’s 3rd try for Eurovision, bless her
JAMES: She was voted through by the public after missing out on the Top 7 in the second semi
JAMES: Very much a Eurovision ballad
BOGDAN: I’m enjoying the rhythm and the dancers. Make it more interesting to watch. Her vocals are more confident this time too
JAMES: The dancers detract from it all for me
JAMES: What a song to end tonight on. 8 points for me
BOGDAN: A 7, maybe an 8 from me… it has the potential!
JAMES: More hi-jinx with Liviu in the Green Room… they’re laughing, but sounds a touch nervous… and who can blame them!
BOGDAN: Soon, one of these singers will be on their way to Sweden representing Moldova!
JAMES: We’re now having a recap of the 16 hopefuls all vying for that ticket to Stockholm
BOGDAN: The contestants make their pleas for last minute votes… their fate is in your hands, Moldova!
JAMES: Moldova, STOP VOTING NOW!!
JAMES: So… Moldova has a Eurovision contestant… but we’ll have to wait to see who 😉
BOGDAN: While we wait, we’ll give out our #MagicMic Awards for the evening!
#MagicMic Award
BOGDAN: Tonight my #MagicMic Award goes to Doinița Gherman and Irresistible. Nox+Star Wars+Folk = Over The Top but truly memorable!
JAMES: A great moment! Definitely a highlight of the show, but my #MagicMic Award is going to our opening act Valentin Uzun and his pyrotechnic trumpet – Eurovision is made of such moments!
Interval Act
JAMES: Our interval act tonight in Chişinău is none other than Moldovan Eurovision veteran Pahsa Parfeny!! And the crowd are loving him!
BOGDAN: He hasn’t sang his Eurovision song yet… but that’s sure to get the crowd even more excited if he does!
BOGDAN: So, any ideas who will win tonight, James?
JAMES: Honestly? No! I think it’ll be a close one tonight…. there are several songs that would be great choices
BOGDAN: I agree. It’s interesting, Valeria was popular with the jury, but less so with the public during the semi and Lidia was the opposite – so who goes to Sweden could well be anyone’s guess!
BOGDAN: See?
JAMES: These results are from the SEMI FINALS folks, not tonight! Don’t worry, you haven’t missed it!
JAMES: Pasha’s Eurovision song gets a colourful (and Irish dance inspired?) make over!
BOGDAN: Pasha is really putting his heart and soul into this performance! Bravo!
JAMES: He really is, he’s a great performer!
RESULTS
BOGDAN: We’re getting closer to results time here in Chişinău
JAMES: Fun fact! Chişinău is pronounced like ki-shi-now – we’re very international here at Eurovision Ireland!
BOGDAN: The juries are giving their results – the first 12 goes to Cristina!
JAMES: Another 12 to Cristina – if she keeps up like this, we may well have our winner!
BOGDAN: Valeria is pulling ahead now
JAMES: Big Flash Sound are also doing well, picking up a lot of votes from the jury
BOGDAN: This is where things could get interesting… the Moldovan public has had very different views from those of the jury during the semis!
JAMES: We’ve also got 2 nul points so far! It’s Vienna all over again!
JAMES: Never mind, Emilia just got 5… but still nothing for Che-MD!
BOGDAN: Valeria is in the lead, Cristina is 2nd
JAMES: Eurovision veteran Aliona Moon giving her points now
BOGDAN: Aliona gave her 12 to Valeria!
JAMES: Valeria is in the lead, then Cristina, then Lidia
BOGDAN: Now the public results…
BOGDAN: After the break!!! OH THE SUSPENSE!!!
JAMES: While they tease us, here’s the scoreboard after the jury voted:
JAMES: And we’re back!
BOGDAN: Just in time for another video montage of Stockholm…
JAMES: They’ve really got us on the edge of our seats!!
BOGDAN: And the winner… is Lidia Isac with Falling Stars! Congratulations!
JAMES: Congratulations! The public gave their 12 to Lidia!
BOGDAN: Thank you for reading us tonight!
JAMES: It was a pleasure to share yet another Eurovision National Selection with you!
FROM BOTH OF US: Good night Moldova, Good Night Europe and Good Luck to Lidia Isac!
Authors: James Scanlan, Bogdan Stefan
Source : Eurovision Ireland
Categories: #JamDan, Eurovision 2016, Live Blogs, Magic Mic, Moldova, O Melodie Pentru Europa
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