Please check out Vânia Fernandes official site at vania2008[dot]com where you can download Senhora do Mar for free - English version and DJ-mix soon to be launched! Go Vânia!!!
For me we are among the Best. Last Year we didn't do it just for a few points. But let's see what happen this year. Every year things change in EUROVISION, this year is the voting method. I just don't agree with the BIG4. Why these 4 countries have direct access to Final while other's fight in the semi-finals to be in the. Where's the European Spirit?
For me only the winner should have direct access to Final of the next year edition.
Por mim estamos entre os melhores. Mas nao sei. O ano passado foi por uns pontos este ano vamos a ver o que se passará. Nestes últimos anos as coisas na Eurovisao tem mudado e este ano parece que o sistema de votaçao muda um pouco em cada Semi-final. Só tenho pena que nao terminem com a cena dos BIG4. Para mim isso é o pior na EUROVISAO. OS mais grandes, os mais poderosos podem tudo, e os mais fracos que lutem entre si para aceder a final. Onde está o espirito EUROPEU?
Having focus in music, only in the song, forgetting countries and all the worst part of ESC, this is a huge song, very very STRONG!!! The BEST you can find not only in this year, the best in many years... CONGRATULATIONS Portugal...12 points from Hellas
Na RTP, TVI, SIC, E NA RADIO, ALÉM DOS JORNAIS, JÁ FIZERAM JUSTIÇA ÀS OPINIOES QUE CIRCULAM AQUI, NO YOUTUBE? Isto é um mundo que reflecte bem o interesse que as pessoas têm pelos festivais domesticos e europeus. Boa representação leva Portugal este ano. Viva VANIA. Grande canção.
-Desde há muito tempo que não tinhamos uma canção tão bem elaborada como esta, espero sinceramente que este ano fiquemos bem classificados, a canção tem tudo para triunfar e se por qualquer motivo não ficarmos nos dez primeiros lugares então acho que alguma coisa vai mal, esta canção até faz arrepiar as pessoas mais frias que possam existir, eu por mim apoio esta musica a 200 %.
-QUEM NÃO GOSTAR DESTA CANÇÃO DE CERTEZA QUE NÃO PERCEBE MESMO NADA DE MUSICA.
helpyourself1st: Obviously you don't know what fado is. I'll give you a brief explanation. Pls search "Lenita Gentil - hermasic" in youtube. As u can see, Fado is sang very simply with portuguese guitars and some regular ones. Just that. Sometimes it has a slow rythm and talks about sad things, other times is funny and fast, like "HERMÍNIA SILVA, Vamos dar de beber à alegria - 1981" . What's in common with Senhora do Mar? Very little. A powerfull voice, some strong lyrics, and... the language!
They have something else in commmon: the style! That is my point: we in Europe know what is Portuguese traditional style. But we know too little what is your contemporary music style. It would be interesting to see that on Eurovision!
And the two videos you recommended are very old-fashioned, dusted. I prefer the group "Madre Deus"! Very beautiful!
U r so annoyingly stubborn! Fado is timeless. It's not dusted. Show some respect for our national song. Era stupendo if you could stop comment our entry! Anyway,for modern portuguese music: A Naifa,Anjos, André Sardet,Blasted Mechanism,Buraka Som Sistema,Camané,Clã,Da Weasel,David Fonseca,Donna Maria,Expensive Soul,Fingertips,Gil do Carmo,Hands On Aproach,Humanos,João Pedro Pais,Lúcia Moniz,Mafalda Veiga,Mariza,Mesa,Mundo Secreto,Pedro Khima,Susana Félix,Sara Tavares,The Gift,Vânia Fernandes,etc
Exactly... I don't know why people keep comparing this song with fado, totally diferent. Maybe because she is wearing black and black is a traditional color for "Fadistas"
Portugal is a country of poets and I believe Portugal have a great song. You can easily get the feelings emanating from her powerful but sweet voice, the emotion, melancholy and longing ARE VERY PRESENT IN A DELIGHTFUL EPIC BALLAD and that is never OUT OF STYLE. I'm afraid that they won't win because of political aspects and their geographical location. Therefore in my opinion the song has a balcan apeal to gather points and popularity in that region which I believe is a good strategy.
helpyourself1st: For me, and I'm sure for lots of people out there, Eurovision is about each country showing the others a song that possesses some national thing of it's own. In a song: language, lyrics, rhythm, sound of a typical instrument, singer's voice. Isn't it great when you can actually "speak" a little bit of a totally different language by repeating the chorus of it's entry? That's Eurovision, please bring that back. For anything else you have MTV EMA's and other national music shows.
I have to repeat: look at the last years' winners and learn from them - if winning is important for you. (Ireland is only joking this year, for instance). Finland was lika Portugal - never winning, until they did something original and from their hearts. Elena Paparizou used Greek traditional music and dance, but in a modern "dressing" - very fresh and creative. Look at Armenia this year - traditional and modern at the same time! Take a step towards other nations!
yeah!!!! It´s no longer a song contest where the best composers wins, it´s just the ugliest or weirdest and worst songs who get´s points, for example ukraine last year... I guess people want something diferent and not necessary beautiful.
Well, the Ukraine didn't win last year - although you've got to admit it was witty and funny. Walking the line of good taste, but still brilliant. But what did win was a beautiful authentic perormance from Serbia without special effects. So it's all about a winning combination AND the fact how the artist manages to convince the audience.
For me ESC is not only about traditions but more the creativity, and that you can show in any style. Just don't get stuck in the past!
How dare you to comment any videos whatsoever, after having produced and uploaded a video of a guy screaming in a toilet after pissing? I know, I know, why don't you take that wonderful act to the eurovision representing Deutschland - that presently has a direct pass way to the final and still, stays in the last places? I'm sure it would change the all thing. Stop criticizing Portugal's entry, and concentrate on your grades, or else mom and dad won't give you the play station. U Jerk.
Das músicas apresentadas era a mais adequada para nos representar lá fora. A Vânia tem uma óptima voz, por televoto foi a eleita, agora temos de a apoiar. Vamos ser representados dignamente e devemos ter orgulho das fantásticas vozes que temos, e não me refiro só à Vânia como também a outras vozes que se apresentaram no Festival. Óptimas vozes não nos faltam e se fosse por aí acho que com alguma facilidade ganhavamos várias vezes a Eurovisão! ;)
GREAT! aQUI DEIXO MAIS ESTE APELO QUE A VANIA JA NAO PRECISA. O APELO DESTINA-SE, SOMENTE, AQUELES QUE NÃO ENTENDEM O QU É UMA CANÇÃO EXCEPCIONAL, EM CRESCENDO, IMPARÁVEL, QUE NOS PÕE DE JOELHOS. Parebens Vania, Carlos, Andrej. O melhor, quase desde sempre. Bem hajam.
you must be blind - I am not portuguese! you know, in other lands people actually learn some foreign languages. And if I have portuguese friends, it doesn't make me portuguese. I want Portugal to win finalmente, but if you don't try to be a little bit more modern - like Armenia or Elena Paparizou, then you can never win!
But I do agree with you in the sense that Greece only won in 2005 with a revamped Greek traditional music. This song can be considered sort of a classic with hints of french, portuguese and even balcan sounds like the flute, accordion, guitar, drums and other instruments. I have seen people comparing it to various style.
You can see the Portuguese influence in this song and I'm not talking about fado. This song is not a Fado song however I believe Vania can sing it very well. Nevertheless it's a very well contructed song with a powerful voice.
the inluence is too strong in this case - not ta talk about the lacking quality of the back singers, who almost destroy the beautiful side of this song. But it's still too strongly stuck in the traditions to be understood by other natinalities. I guess what people expect from portugqal is not to lose their tradition but also to be a little more innovative!
what do you call modern?i realy think that music thats very good and with quality!not like some rubish musics we doet before!this is a great influence by portugal...its meens fado!
in that case I prefer authentic Fado. Vania has a great voice and she is a beautiful woman, but the way she is presented is not optimal: the dress is for much older women, not to talk of the hair or airrings. And this kind of interpretation with a strong touch of fado - yet NOT completely - is too strange for most of people. You have to decide - if you want to win or insist on sending only traditional music.
"Senhora do Mar" ("Lady of the seas") Before you, I'm fallen Who comes and takes half of life and peace From this table, from this house, now lost? Love, what's happened with you? Lady of the sea Before you, my soul is empty Who comes and takes what is mine? Oh high sea, bring me My endless love Ah, black waters, waves of sorrow They froze the fire in my eyes He's not sailing anymore And nobody sees you
Montenegro votes: 12p Switzerland 10p Israel 8p Portugal 7p Slovenia 6p Albania 5p Sweden 4p Serbia 3p Armenia 2p France 1p Iceland I wish all the best to Vania, and hope to see Eurovision 2009 in Lisboa. Best luck to Israel, they also have strong song. Swiss is outstanding !!!
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sorry my comment...
we got a long experience in ESC and we should know that this song won´t rule...of course it´s very sad and portuguese...sorry again it won´t work...i´m portuguese, sorry for saying that...( Greece is a very up date song...and grat shows always count in ESC)
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My God...the song is so bad for an ESC
Europe waits for a great show on stage, not a tipical song, just sung in a language witch nobody understand it. I´m portugues and i know for sure the song doesn´t go for the final...12 points go to Greece
This quality song is far too good to be participating in the ESC!! Even if it doesn't win it will linger in the hearts of people and become a longlasting classic... Just don't make the mistake of underestimating people's response to Portugal's entry.
FIRST PART: Lady of The Sea Before you, I'm fallen Who is coming to take half of life and peace From this table, from this house, now lost? Love, what happened to you? Lady of the sea Before you, my soul is empty Who is coming to call over, that way, what is mine? Oh open water bring me My endless love
SECOND PART: Ah, black waters, waves of sorrow They froze the fire in my eyes He's not sailing anymore And nobody sees you crying, lady of the sea. Who is coming to take half of life and peace From this table, from this house, now lost? Love, what happened to you? Ah, black waters, waves of sorrow They froze the fire in my eyes Lady of the sea
For our foreigner friends, here's a translaction of "Senhora do Mar" ("Lady of the seas") Before you, I'm fallen Who comes and takes half of life and peace From this table, from this house, now lost? Love, what's happened with you? Lady of the sea Before you, my soul is empty Who comes and takes what is mine? Oh high sea, bring me My endless love Ah, black waters, waves of sorrow They froze the fire in my eyes He's not sailing anymore And nobody sees you
This quality song is far too good to be participating in the ESC!! Even if it doesn't win it will linger in the hearts of people and become a longlasting classic...
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this music is good but it's is strange to most europeans. People don't understand so strongly traditional music if it's from another country. You will have more success if you try coming to 21st century!
you're a bit stupid, aren't you?!! Because the truth is that the best songs ever are the traditional and classical ones... And being from 21st century doesn't mean you have the obligation to listen to rap, r&b, pop, rock... If that was what you were trying to say!!!
OMG!My country is Portugal and my language is Portuguese so, i think and i believe that we have to sing in Portugues, just lik france sing french and germany sing german... its a kind of law my darling. im sorry but you are so fucking wrong...
so fiipas is saying that Coldplay or The Beatles or Edith Piaf or U2 or Shakira or James Blunt etc. etc. are all bad music because thea are not classical or traditional? Folk music belongs to folkmusic festivals. I wish that Portugal wins, but to do that you have to modernize your performers
No, I'm not saying that... I am saying that the traditonal and classical songs, like "Imagine" from The Beatles (as you said), or musics from the classical and great musicians like Bethoven, Bach, Schubert etc. These are some examples of great musics that NEVER got oldfashioned!!!
But there is music that represents our time, too. it doesn't have to be old or classical or traditional or folkmusic to be good! Who is the most popular band in Portugal right now?
you're a bit stupid, aren't you?!! Because the truth is that the best songs ever are the traditional and classical ones... And being from 21st century doesn't mean you have the obligation to listen to rap, r&b, pop, rock... If that was what you were trying to say!!!
you're a bit stupid, aren't you?!! Because the truth is that the best songs ever are the traditional and classical ones... And being from 21st century doesn't mean you have the obligation to listen to rap, r&b, pop, rock... If that was what you were trying to say!!!
you're a bit stupid, aren't you?!! Because the truth is that the best songs ever are the traditional and classical ones... And being from 21st century doesn't mean you have the obligation to listen to rap, r&b, pop, rock... If that was what you were trying to say!!!
Pirosa? Por amor de deus... Esta canção tem muita qualidade, que até sobra e daria muito jeito a algumas canções que este ano participam na Eurovisão. Força Vânia e Carlos Coelho!
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Que vergonha...levamos isto à Eurovisão...que péssima coreografia. A madeirense além de mau aspecto, não sabe cantar...enfim cada país leva o melhor que melhor...lol.(mais uma vez não passamos da semi-final..lol)As melhores: Islândia; Grécia; Rússia e Israel
....beautiful song...portugal winner...lisbon 2009 my top 10: 1- PORTUGAL 2- SWITZERLAND 3- SWEDEN 4- ANDORRA 5- NORWAY 6- GREECE 7- RUSSIA 8- POLSKA 9- BULGARY
alextopuzov, you're so s-t-u-p-i-d. The song is completely diferent from the last year's winner. Prove me if there is any similarity betwen this song and ''Moltiva''
I think the singer is different from the last year's winner, so I may suppose you're blind and you need good glasses.
alextopuzov, you're so s-t-u-p-i-d. The song is completely diferent from the last year's winner. Prove me if there is any similarity betwen this song and ''Moltiva''
I think the singer is different from the last year's winner, so I may suppose you're blind and you need good glasses.
Estou muito surpreendido! Quando ouvi a 1ª vez não gostei, tambem n achei cancão para o festival, no ano passado aconteceu m o mesmo, mas a verdade é que nos sitios internicionais, tá a ter uma critica fantastica! Esta até em 8º nas preferidas para ganhar num ranking!
No Eurivision Spain, dizem que merecemos por fim ganhar! A musica espanhola é horrivel!
Parabéns! Pelo menos neste ano penso que terão uma boa classificação. A música é bonita e tem QUALIDADE. Este ano pelo menos não voltam para casa com o habitual ZERO!!
MyGuiltyPleasures,vossa excelencia sabe de musica, hein?! não há qualquer comparação possivel entre a "Senhora do mar" cantada por VANIA e "Insensatez" do já falecido Tom Jobim, que muito respeito. A insensatez só pode ser sua. Remeta-se à sua condição de ignorante, chega-lhe? A Vania neste momento vale ouro para Portugal, a canção é linda e nada tem de plágio. Obrigado Vania e a todos os teus amigos.
Vocês pensam que as pessoas votam por nacionalidades mas eu acho que há outros factores em jogo. O voto nos Lordi foi um voto de gozo e deu para ganhar... Depois houve aquele transexual de Israel, levou o voto transexual... Cá para mim, muitos gordos europeus vão votar nesta rapariga para ser um deles a ganhar.
I think the song is pretty cool, but im from sweden and its not our taste of music so i dont think that they will get any wotes from us, maybe a 2 or something like that!
Look at the swedish songs, "Empty room" and "Hero" :)
Há anos que Portugal não estava tão bem representado. Que música powerful!!!Mesmo que não cheguemos à final, para mim, já ganhamos. Viva a Madeira, os Açores , viva Portugal.
10 puntos de España para Lusitania porque los 12 puntos iran para Andorra(la artista que canta x este minipais es Española),sorry.
Bien Potugesinhos,este año podeis hacer un buen festival.Espero supereis las semifinales y esteis en la final.España va directa a la final porque esta considerada un Big country y el Español una de las lenguas mas grandes ;)
A Espanha entra directo neste festival porque PAGA para isso (é a razão porque Italia já não entra neste tipo de palhaçadas e com razão.. era o que Portugal deveria de fazer!)
Por isso deixa de sêr ignorante e não tentes entrar numa luta que não consegues ganhar... e Espanhol? estarás a falar no Castelhano certo?
España no paga ni un centimo por esta mierda,entonces los franceses,ingleses,alemanes y españoles somos gilipollas no¿?hahahaha.Italia ya no participa en este festival porque la mayoria de los paises han decidido cantar en ingles en vez de en su lengua natal,lo cual,es una verguenza.Vosotros veo q estais bastante acomplejados xq siempre escribiis en ingles,patetico.
Patético és tu. Escrevemos em inglês para que aqueles que não falam em português possam entender o que aqui é dito isto que isto é um festival europeu e não ibérico. Além disso, como poder verificaqr, todos os estrangeiros que aqui vêm comentar, sejam eles italianos, franceses, suecos, alemães etc. escrevem em inglês visto que é o idioma universal. Agora está calado e não deixes ficar mal os espanhóis que são um povo excelente com as tuas idiotices.
grande música, os acordes são de facto muito proximos da musica crucified, mas tem alma tuga e ja n é nada mau... a melhor entrada dos ultimos anos na minha opiniao, desta vez merecemos mm estar na final, plo k vi das outras musicas da 2ª semi-final, pareceram de nível inferior ah média dos ultimos anos, vamos ver no k dá
3) This is a ballad, perhaps with an epic or military resemblance. Yes it's slow, compared to the 80% sintetizer rhythms of this years entries. But it has soul, it´s not hollow. It will last longer.
4) I'm not scared of getting the last place. At least we sent a song in which we believed in, that actually makes sense to the Portuguese. Are some countries only interested in winning to promote their tourism during the breaks in songs presentations? Think about that, and give Portugal 12 points.
A melhor cançao de sempre de Portugal concorrendo à Eurovisão!!!
Enak111 2 years ago
Atum Ramirez
curibote 2 years ago
FDS.....
curibote 2 years ago
Ui QUE MEDO!... lol
Ela tem uma espantosa potencia vocal mas o look é terrivel e esta maquilhagem e cabelo tornam-a assustadora ;0)
eurovision0portugal 3 years ago
fat bitch
esanchezyn2 3 years ago
FOCK YOU YOU AR A BEACH esanchezyn2
Rodriportugal 2 years ago
Croatia, Serbia and Portugal were my favorites.. hard to get 'em in some kind of order.. all 3 of 'em got 12 pts from me..
greetz from the country that deserved negative points.. how about minus 12 for germany?! -.-
Talo
Talorifeyden 3 years ago 7
Portugal tem uma grande canção...fantastica!
muitas saudacoes de Romenia, Vania e o melhor
Força Vania, Forza Romania...
lorenaa04 3 years ago 3
Linda! linda! Arrepiante! Sem dúvida a melhor canção Portuguesa de sempre!
fmachado1 3 years ago
Felicidades!!.Lisboa 2009
fauno28mad 3 years ago
Passamos =D
Q orgulho!
Sarinha19p 3 years ago
Beuatiful song Portugal. Best wishes from Albania =)
mw101010 3 years ago 2
4 points, good voice but boring!
dakispain 3 years ago
Please check out Vânia Fernandes official site at vania2008[dot]com where you can download Senhora do Mar for free - English version and DJ-mix soon to be launched! Go Vânia!!!
Vaedtsije 3 years ago 2
arrepiante!
Saballthings 3 years ago
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Bem mas uma vez uma musica de m*****...enfim..cada vez piores...
rally0202 3 years ago
Serbian song on Português...
Jelena Tomasevic - Minha Dor
watch?v=_65NLpGYa8s
vlado85 3 years ago
Hello from Serbia! You can listen JELENA TOMASEVIC song "ORO" on PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE here on youtube! watch?v=bFsAcXAH8mc
nscable 3 years ago
great voice. Good luck Portugal from Serbia
tajnaDK 3 years ago 7
Serbia - Jelena Tomasevic - Oro on SPANISH (Adios amor) watch?v=Zmj7waHK38g
vlado85 3 years ago
Arrepiante!FORÇA VANIA GO E.VISAO
Alexciccone 3 years ago 2
o site é o «esctime ponto com»... se o escrever aqui tal e qual como é, o comentário não é publicado. Força, Vânia!
CCorrei29 3 years ago
Votem na canção de Portugal no site oficial do Esc... estamos em 1. lugar, na nossa eliminatória, mas todos os votos são poucos e bem-vindos!
CCorrei29 3 years ago 2
We related the song of Serbia with the winning 1995 and 1996, Norway and England?
Winner VANIA, is the BETTER! Viva Portugal!
senhordomar 3 years ago
For me we are among the Best. Last Year we didn't do it just for a few points. But let's see what happen this year. Every year things change in EUROVISION, this year is the voting method. I just don't agree with the BIG4. Why these 4 countries have direct access to Final while other's fight in the semi-finals to be in the. Where's the European Spirit?
For me only the winner should have direct access to Final of the next year edition.
GOOD LUCK ALL.
BEST WISHES VANIA.
msweetdream 3 years ago 5
Por mim estamos entre os melhores. Mas nao sei. O ano passado foi por uns pontos este ano vamos a ver o que se passará. Nestes últimos anos as coisas na Eurovisao tem mudado e este ano parece que o sistema de votaçao muda um pouco em cada Semi-final. Só tenho pena que nao terminem com a cena dos BIG4. Para mim isso é o pior na EUROVISAO. OS mais grandes, os mais poderosos podem tudo, e os mais fracos que lutem entre si para aceder a final. Onde está o espirito EUROPEU?
msweetdream 3 years ago 3
No dinheiro.
A cena dos BIG4 existe porque são eles que pagam a despesa ... sem eles não há ESC .. mais depressa são eles a querer sair do que o contrário
CeltBlue 3 years ago
Having focus in music, only in the song, forgetting countries and all the worst part of ESC, this is a huge song, very very STRONG!!! The BEST you can find not only in this year, the best in many years... CONGRATULATIONS Portugal...12 points from Hellas
Iannis007 3 years ago 2
wow great
kor252 3 years ago 4
I think in 2009...it's going to be in Lisboa
austrian100 3 years ago 5
Múica linda e grande voz. Traduz o espírito português!
Força Vânia!
:D
caracolezzz 3 years ago 6
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Portugal must wait approximate 50 years again..LOL...Loves from TURKEY( CHAMPİON THE EUROVİSİON OF 2003)
yozgatakrep 3 years ago
Na RTP, TVI, SIC, E NA RADIO, ALÉM DOS JORNAIS, JÁ FIZERAM JUSTIÇA ÀS OPINIOES QUE CIRCULAM AQUI, NO YOUTUBE? Isto é um mundo que reflecte bem o interesse que as pessoas têm pelos festivais domesticos e europeus. Boa representação leva Portugal este ano. Viva VANIA. Grande canção.
senhordomar 3 years ago 5
Peço imensa desculpa mas já me ri o suficiente p hoje! então ,não é q aquele grego, bom até dizer chega, veio deixar um comentário?!
Epá, ó NikosKavalas, p acaso, não queres o meu contacto?! LOOOOOOOOOOOOL
semicolcheia61 3 years ago
-Desde há muito tempo que não tinhamos uma canção tão bem elaborada como esta, espero sinceramente que este ano fiquemos bem classificados, a canção tem tudo para triunfar e se por qualquer motivo não ficarmos nos dez primeiros lugares então acho que alguma coisa vai mal, esta canção até faz arrepiar as pessoas mais frias que possam existir, eu por mim apoio esta musica a 200 %.
-QUEM NÃO GOSTAR DESTA CANÇÃO DE CERTEZA QUE NÃO PERCEBE MESMO NADA DE MUSICA.
-Apoiem esta musica porue ela merece.
fpsfr 3 years ago 5
força vánia.
fpsfr 3 years ago 3
Alegremo-nos! Estamos em 4º nas projecoes da nosso semi final e 7º na Final!
Força Vania!
Fidalguinho21 3 years ago 4
PORTUGAL!!!!!!!!!
Great Vânia!!!
lloboh 3 years ago 6
Vitoire pour Portugal! C est une chanson magnifique!
J0HNJ0HN1978 3 years ago 9
aluall, go fuck yourslef.
LeojPT 3 years ago 3
helpyourself1st: Obviously you don't know what fado is. I'll give you a brief explanation. Pls search "Lenita Gentil - hermasic" in youtube. As u can see, Fado is sang very simply with portuguese guitars and some regular ones. Just that. Sometimes it has a slow rythm and talks about sad things, other times is funny and fast, like "HERMÍNIA SILVA, Vamos dar de beber à alegria - 1981" . What's in common with Senhora do Mar? Very little. A powerfull voice, some strong lyrics, and... the language!
Cinzazul 3 years ago 4
They have something else in commmon: the style! That is my point: we in Europe know what is Portuguese traditional style. But we know too little what is your contemporary music style. It would be interesting to see that on Eurovision!
And the two videos you recommended are very old-fashioned, dusted. I prefer the group "Madre Deus"! Very beautiful!
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
U r so annoyingly stubborn! Fado is timeless. It's not dusted. Show some respect for our national song. Era stupendo if you could stop comment our entry! Anyway,for modern portuguese music: A Naifa,Anjos, André Sardet,Blasted Mechanism,Buraka Som Sistema,Camané,Clã,Da Weasel,David Fonseca,Donna Maria,Expensive Soul,Fingertips,Gil do Carmo,Hands On Aproach,Humanos,João Pedro Pais,Lúcia Moniz,Mafalda Veiga,Mariza,Mesa,Mundo Secreto,Pedro Khima,Susana Félix,Sara Tavares,The Gift,Vânia Fernandes,etc
Cinzazul 3 years ago
sorry, I meant "MadreDeus" - for instance: Alfama
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
Exactly... I don't know why people keep comparing this song with fado, totally diferent. Maybe because she is wearing black and black is a traditional color for "Fadistas"
wldnemesis 3 years ago
Portugal is a country of poets and I believe Portugal have a great song. You can easily get the feelings emanating from her powerful but sweet voice, the emotion, melancholy and longing ARE VERY PRESENT IN A DELIGHTFUL EPIC BALLAD and that is never OUT OF STYLE. I'm afraid that they won't win because of political aspects and their geographical location. Therefore in my opinion the song has a balcan apeal to gather points and popularity in that region which I believe is a good strategy.
wldnemesis 3 years ago 3
helpyourself1st: For me, and I'm sure for lots of people out there, Eurovision is about each country showing the others a song that possesses some national thing of it's own. In a song: language, lyrics, rhythm, sound of a typical instrument, singer's voice. Isn't it great when you can actually "speak" a little bit of a totally different language by repeating the chorus of it's entry? That's Eurovision, please bring that back. For anything else you have MTV EMA's and other national music shows.
Cinzazul 3 years ago
I have to repeat: look at the last years' winners and learn from them - if winning is important for you. (Ireland is only joking this year, for instance). Finland was lika Portugal - never winning, until they did something original and from their hearts. Elena Paparizou used Greek traditional music and dance, but in a modern "dressing" - very fresh and creative. Look at Armenia this year - traditional and modern at the same time! Take a step towards other nations!
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
yeah!!!! It´s no longer a song contest where the best composers wins, it´s just the ugliest or weirdest and worst songs who get´s points, for example ukraine last year... I guess people want something diferent and not necessary beautiful.
wldnemesis 3 years ago
Well, the Ukraine didn't win last year - although you've got to admit it was witty and funny. Walking the line of good taste, but still brilliant. But what did win was a beautiful authentic perormance from Serbia without special effects. So it's all about a winning combination AND the fact how the artist manages to convince the audience.
For me ESC is not only about traditions but more the creativity, and that you can show in any style. Just don't get stuck in the past!
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
Tsamur:
How dare you to comment any videos whatsoever, after having produced and uploaded a video of a guy screaming in a toilet after pissing? I know, I know, why don't you take that wonderful act to the eurovision representing Deutschland - that presently has a direct pass way to the final and still, stays in the last places? I'm sure it would change the all thing. Stop criticizing Portugal's entry, and concentrate on your grades, or else mom and dad won't give you the play station. U Jerk.
Cinzazul 3 years ago
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the song is ugly like the lady on the video!come on a song like this can't win at the contest thats sure
tsamur 3 years ago
This is not a Beauty Contest... this is a music... and she has a great voice... but still i dont think the music its for a contest like this
Nucklelos 3 years ago 3
This is not a Beauty Contest... this is a music... and she has a great voice... but still i dont think the music its for a contest like this
Nucklelos 3 years ago 5
hey don`t look at the outer appearence! she has a beautiful voice. the song doesn`t really fit to the esc but its ok.
unknowngirl789 3 years ago
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i dont think that she will fit in her costume eather!
aluall 3 years ago
stupid child!
dominowomblestocking 3 years ago 4
fyfaen så ræva sang !!1
tegan1234567890 3 years ago
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det er bra at det er ikke så mange norske her! DENNE SANGEN ER HELT FITTE KUK HODE RÆVPULT FROSKELÅR FISKEPUDDING SÆDSELLE
aluall 3 years ago
Das músicas apresentadas era a mais adequada para nos representar lá fora. A Vânia tem uma óptima voz, por televoto foi a eleita, agora temos de a apoiar. Vamos ser representados dignamente e devemos ter orgulho das fantásticas vozes que temos, e não me refiro só à Vânia como também a outras vozes que se apresentaram no Festival. Óptimas vozes não nos faltam e se fosse por aí acho que com alguma facilidade ganhavamos várias vezes a Eurovisão! ;)
GATMPvideos 3 years ago 5
GREAT! aQUI DEIXO MAIS ESTE APELO QUE A VANIA JA NAO PRECISA. O APELO DESTINA-SE, SOMENTE, AQUELES QUE NÃO ENTENDEM O QU É UMA CANÇÃO EXCEPCIONAL, EM CRESCENDO, IMPARÁVEL, QUE NOS PÕE DE JOELHOS. Parebens Vania, Carlos, Andrej. O melhor, quase desde sempre. Bem hajam.
senhordomar 3 years ago 3
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where are all the modern bands from Portugal?!?!?
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
Da Weasel, The Gift, Moonspeel, Squeeze These Please, Mundo Secreto, TT, Xutos&Pontapes, Just Girls, Humanos etc etc
rubenffc 3 years ago 2
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Why do you never let them represent you on Eurovision? are you ashamed of them or what?
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
you know very well our portuguese bands...cause you are portuguese
xxportuguesoxx 3 years ago
you must be blind - I am not portuguese! you know, in other lands people actually learn some foreign languages. And if I have portuguese friends, it doesn't make me portuguese. I want Portugal to win finalmente, but if you don't try to be a little bit more modern - like Armenia or Elena Paparizou, then you can never win!
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
But I do agree with you in the sense that Greece only won in 2005 with a revamped Greek traditional music. This song can be considered sort of a classic with hints of french, portuguese and even balcan sounds like the flute, accordion, guitar, drums and other instruments. I have seen people comparing it to various style.
wldnemesis 3 years ago
You can see the Portuguese influence in this song and I'm not talking about fado. This song is not a Fado song however I believe Vania can sing it very well. Nevertheless it's a very well contructed song with a powerful voice.
wldnemesis 3 years ago 4
the inluence is too strong in this case - not ta talk about the lacking quality of the back singers, who almost destroy the beautiful side of this song. But it's still too strongly stuck in the traditions to be understood by other natinalities. I guess what people expect from portugqal is not to lose their tradition but also to be a little more innovative!
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
what do you call modern?i realy think that music thats very good and with quality!not like some rubish musics we doet before!this is a great influence by portugal...its meens fado!
nuclearboomb 3 years ago
in that case I prefer authentic Fado. Vania has a great voice and she is a beautiful woman, but the way she is presented is not optimal: the dress is for much older women, not to talk of the hair or airrings. And this kind of interpretation with a strong touch of fado - yet NOT completely - is too strange for most of people. You have to decide - if you want to win or insist on sending only traditional music.
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
bellísima!! beautiful song.Suerte Portugal. Parabens.
estelinha28 3 years ago 8
Moonpaloma 3 years ago 4
2008975 3 years ago 8
good song for portugal win, go for it. and vania is very good.
palhacito1 3 years ago 6
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boring..
Tatjanaax3 3 years ago
ha ja muitos anos que nao tinhamos uma assim para o festival. Parabens :D
saturninho23 3 years ago 2
Beautiful song, but in my opinion Joana Melo and its Porto de Encontro would have been a better choice for the Eurovision Festival.
GengisGatt 3 years ago
grande musica :)
favorita a ganhar, juntamente com a da Grécia. fantastico! ahah*
joaomsf89 3 years ago 3
Fabulosamente portuguesa. Tradicional, mas bela.
pedrosfm 3 years ago 2
afinal Portugal tem Musica para mandar.
Gosto vai ter pontos.
cecilkiss 3 years ago 4
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sorry my comment...
we got a long experience in ESC and we should know that this song won´t rule...of course it´s very sad and portuguese...sorry again it won´t work...i´m portuguese, sorry for saying that...( Greece is a very up date song...and grat shows always count in ESC)
scorpiolxl 3 years ago
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My God...the song is so bad for an ESC
Europe waits for a great show on stage, not a tipical song, just sung in a language witch nobody understand it. I´m portugues and i know for sure the song doesn´t go for the final...12 points go to Greece
scorpiolxl 3 years ago
This quality song is far too good to be participating in the ESC!! Even if it doesn't win it will linger in the hearts of people and become a longlasting classic... Just don't make the mistake of underestimating people's response to Portugal's entry.
Vaedtsije 3 years ago 4
joaomsf89 3 years ago
joaomsf89 3 years ago
LAST PART:
Lifes in salt, prayers in vain
Let his heart beat close to me
Ah, black waters, waves of sorrow
They froze the fire in my eyes
He's not sailing anymore
And nobody sees you crying,
lady of the sea.
joaomsf89 3 years ago
Go Portugal shame on Spain...I'm Spaniard
xavilanova 3 years ago 3
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oh terrible song... sorry Portugal :(
aivarasterns 3 years ago
12 points for spain.
Dont vote to spain plis.
Felicidades vania.Arrasa en belgrado
enera4 3 years ago
Yes, like 60% of the US population. Have you ever seen, "Superizeme"?
LeojPT 3 years ago
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she is an ugly fatass
BarackOsama 3 years ago
Yeah but she sings very well and u don't!
mastik36 3 years ago 4
ESTE ANO GANHAMOS TUDO.... está linda a musica e a voz da Vânia e todo o coro... espero pelo video oficial...
EM 2009 PORTUGAL ESC = Pavilhao Atlantico
Passem esta mensagem....
matrixamp 3 years ago 2
Parabens Portugal, uma grande cançâo! Muita sorte na final de Belgrado! (Disculpas pelo meu português mais sou grego) Kali epitixia Portogalia!
NikosKavalas 3 years ago 7
parabens... tás óptimo... u are great..
matrixamp 3 years ago
Obrigado :-) o teu português está perfeito! Abraço
mastik36 3 years ago
portugal 4ever i love portugal <3 <3
Haschoel 3 years ago 4
Assim sim... este ano sinto-me orgulhosa da música portuguesa, como não sentia há muitos anos... Sonoridade e tema tipicamente portugueses. Gostei!
strongestlink 3 years ago 3
fatydelilah 3 years ago
Thank you! Portugal por sempre! Love from Greece!
NikosKavalas 3 years ago 2
This quality song is far too good to be participating in the ESC!! Even if it doesn't win it will linger in the hearts of people and become a longlasting classic...
Vaedtsije 3 years ago 5
Nice, but not outstanding. I guess top ten
norwegian36 3 years ago
Uma música que tem um pouco de tudo. EXCELENTE!!
PortugalGP 3 years ago 3
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now i have eye and ear cancer !!!!!!!!!!
iutubi77 3 years ago
Não foi a melhor mas que ganhe um bom lugar... sou portuguesa... e por isso... TEM O MEU APOIO!
biskinha88 3 years ago
Não foi a melhor? Esta música vai pôr toda a Europa a chorar...
PortugalGP 3 years ago
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this music is good but it's is strange to most europeans. People don't understand so strongly traditional music if it's from another country. You will have more success if you try coming to 21st century!
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
you're a bit stupid, aren't you?!! Because the truth is that the best songs ever are the traditional and classical ones... And being from 21st century doesn't mean you have the obligation to listen to rap, r&b, pop, rock... If that was what you were trying to say!!!
fiipas 3 years ago 7
OMG!My country is Portugal and my language is Portuguese so, i think and i believe that we have to sing in Portugues, just lik france sing french and germany sing german... its a kind of law my darling. im sorry but you are so fucking wrong...
saturninho23 3 years ago
saturninho, already many years there is no law that everyone has to sing in their language! A propos France: this year they have a song in English!!
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
and the german song is spanish :S
xxnellycxx 3 years ago
so fiipas is saying that Coldplay or The Beatles or Edith Piaf or U2 or Shakira or James Blunt etc. etc. are all bad music because thea are not classical or traditional? Folk music belongs to folkmusic festivals. I wish that Portugal wins, but to do that you have to modernize your performers
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
No, I'm not saying that... I am saying that the traditonal and classical songs, like "Imagine" from The Beatles (as you said), or musics from the classical and great musicians like Bethoven, Bach, Schubert etc. These are some examples of great musics that NEVER got oldfashioned!!!
fiipas 3 years ago
But there is music that represents our time, too. it doesn't have to be old or classical or traditional or folkmusic to be good! Who is the most popular band in Portugal right now?
helpyourself1st 3 years ago
Just Girls. PHAHAHA
rubenffc 3 years ago
you're a bit stupid, aren't you?!! Because the truth is that the best songs ever are the traditional and classical ones... And being from 21st century doesn't mean you have the obligation to listen to rap, r&b, pop, rock... If that was what you were trying to say!!!
fiipas 3 years ago
you're a bit stupid, aren't you?!! Because the truth is that the best songs ever are the traditional and classical ones... And being from 21st century doesn't mean you have the obligation to listen to rap, r&b, pop, rock... If that was what you were trying to say!!!
fiipas 3 years ago
you're a bit stupid, aren't you?!! Because the truth is that the best songs ever are the traditional and classical ones... And being from 21st century doesn't mean you have the obligation to listen to rap, r&b, pop, rock... If that was what you were trying to say!!!
fiipas 3 years ago 2
Pirosa? Por amor de deus... Esta canção tem muita qualidade, que até sobra e daria muito jeito a algumas canções que este ano participam na Eurovisão. Força Vânia e Carlos Coelho!
fjrb555 3 years ago 3
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K piroseira...sem comentários
theprophecy11 3 years ago
a musica nem tanto , mas o cabeloooo e a cintura ta babaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaddoo!
Arrasouuuu Vâniaaaaaaaaa!
Se joga mulher!
camasar 3 years ago
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saber gritar...não é saber cantar...LOL
(não sabe cantar...grita...uma sereia que grita, não canta...LOL
scorpiolxl 3 years ago
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Que vergonha...levamos isto à Eurovisão...que péssima coreografia. A madeirense além de mau aspecto, não sabe cantar...enfim cada país leva o melhor que melhor...lol.(mais uma vez não passamos da semi-final..lol)As melhores: Islândia; Grécia; Rússia e Israel
scorpiolxl 3 years ago
Nao sabe cantar??? LOL!
anafmota 3 years ago
DamyAndrez 3 years ago 4
Olha lá ó leojpt vai chamar infantiloide a quem te fez as orelhas....ÉS ESTÚPIDO
curibote 3 years ago
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please kill your selv. you look a like a frog.
aluall 3 years ago
aluall she can not be so prety as ulike but she have the most beatifull voice in esc 2008!!!
zdrim 3 years ago 5
LittI3Me, do me a favor, go fuck yourself.
LeojPT 3 years ago
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This would be a great song if:
1. wasn't in Portugese
2. the main idea wasn't copied from last year's winner
3. the singer didn't look like last year's winner, lol
alextopuzov 3 years ago
alextopuzov, you're so s-t-u-p-i-d. The song is completely diferent from the last year's winner. Prove me if there is any similarity betwen this song and ''Moltiva''
I think the singer is different from the last year's winner, so I may suppose you're blind and you need good glasses.
So stupid.
LeojPT 3 years ago
alextopuzov, you're so s-t-u-p-i-d. The song is completely diferent from the last year's winner. Prove me if there is any similarity betwen this song and ''Moltiva''
I think the singer is different from the last year's winner, so I may suppose you're blind and you need good glasses.
So stupid.
LeojPT 3 years ago
So much ignorance and jealous.
Bizunga2006 3 years ago 4
this comes from typical portuguese music called FADO learn something about the cultures before you make comments!!!!!
xxnellycxx 3 years ago 2
alextopuzov I think u can kill urself!!!
u don´t undertant anyfing about music!!!
this music comes for a portuguese traditional music style called FADO!!!
Go Vânia
zdrim 3 years ago
lool portuguese diserves it!!!!!!
hallo00000 3 years ago
she has a beautiful voice
yjja 3 years ago 4
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ela merece destaque no aquário vasco da gama em Algés....
curibote 3 years ago
curibote, que infantiloide.
LeojPT 3 years ago
One of the best voices of Esc 2008!! A good song!
Moonpaloma 3 years ago 4
I like this! Last year you also had a great song but...Who knows...
angooo1 3 years ago 2
Oh.... so beautiful....!
NivaLee 3 years ago 4
Uma linda cancao, mais eu penso que e um pouco igual da cancao de Albania, mais Vania canta mais puro..
ood luck Portugal. Portugal ao final...
comtessen 3 years ago
Her voice is so pure and smooth, and the song is very portuguese! A wonderful wonderful song, good luck to Portugal, they deserve so much thi year.
wild7horse 3 years ago 6
Estou muito surpreendido! Quando ouvi a 1ª vez não gostei, tambem n achei cancão para o festival, no ano passado aconteceu m o mesmo, mas a verdade é que nos sitios internicionais, tá a ter uma critica fantastica! Esta até em 8º nas preferidas para ganhar num ranking!
No Eurivision Spain, dizem que merecemos por fim ganhar! A musica espanhola é horrivel!
ESC Lisbon 2009!
Fidalguinho21 3 years ago 2
maricon!
BillMatutes 3 years ago
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realmente os portugueses perderam o talento todo que tinham para compor musicas!!!hoje so se ouve merda!!!
Lunne77 3 years ago
Parabéns! Pelo menos neste ano penso que terão uma boa classificação. A música é bonita e tem QUALIDADE. Este ano pelo menos não voltam para casa com o habitual ZERO!!
blackcarnaval 3 years ago 3
Everytime I ear it I get shills
wldnemesis 3 years ago
A musica ate pode ser boa mas n é para festival ... Enfim mas com as jogadas a que estamos habituados por parte da Vania já nada me espanta
escuteirinhaXP 3 years ago
Ou seja estas a queres dizer que a vania tem poder para subornar a Europa, já agora qual o teu conceito de musica de festival?
joaffr 3 years ago
Quem fala de sobornos não sou eu ...e só não percebe quem não quer
e basta ver o que anda por essa europa para veres do que falo.
Já chega de musica a falar de Portugal, do mar e afins ...
escuteirinhaXP 3 years ago
MyGuiltyPleasures,vossa excelencia sabe de musica, hein?! não há qualquer comparação possivel entre a "Senhora do mar" cantada por VANIA e "Insensatez" do já falecido Tom Jobim, que muito respeito. A insensatez só pode ser sua. Remeta-se à sua condição de ignorante, chega-lhe? A Vania neste momento vale ouro para Portugal, a canção é linda e nada tem de plágio. Obrigado Vania e a todos os teus amigos.
senhordomar 3 years ago
Acho muito bem que a cantora seja 'cheia'.
Vocês pensam que as pessoas votam por nacionalidades mas eu acho que há outros factores em jogo. O voto nos Lordi foi um voto de gozo e deu para ganhar... Depois houve aquele transexual de Israel, levou o voto transexual... Cá para mim, muitos gordos europeus vão votar nesta rapariga para ser um deles a ganhar.
MarquisdeBarrabas 3 years ago
Is this song the winner of portugal?
I think the song is pretty cool, but im from sweden and its not our taste of music so i dont think that they will get any wotes from us, maybe a 2 or something like that!
Look at the swedish songs, "Empty room" and "Hero" :)
sofiia08 3 years ago
bessem1 3 years ago
DamyAndrez 3 years ago 2
Es una canción preciosa,como no gane este año Portugal sería injusto.12 puntos de España
fauno28mad 3 years ago 7
Há anos que Portugal não estava tão bem representado. Que música powerful!!!Mesmo que não cheguemos à final, para mim, já ganhamos. Viva a Madeira, os Açores , viva Portugal.
1980rosix 3 years ago 5
Super bem represantados. Luv Vania's voice, and the music is very portuguese ... independent of the results, we already win with this music =D
PattiHQ 3 years ago
10 puntos de España para Lusitania porque los 12 puntos iran para Andorra(la artista que canta x este minipais es Española),sorry.
Bien Potugesinhos,este año podeis hacer un buen festival.Espero supereis las semifinales y esteis en la final.España va directa a la final porque esta considerada un Big country y el Español una de las lenguas mas grandes ;)
BillMatutes 3 years ago
Que deficiente.
LeojPT 3 years ago
A Espanha entra directo neste festival porque PAGA para isso (é a razão porque Italia já não entra neste tipo de palhaçadas e com razão.. era o que Portugal deveria de fazer!)
Por isso deixa de sêr ignorante e não tentes entrar numa luta que não consegues ganhar... e Espanhol? estarás a falar no Castelhano certo?
BenEenBeetjeMoe 3 years ago
España no paga ni un centimo por esta mierda,entonces los franceses,ingleses,alemanes y españoles somos gilipollas no¿?hahahaha.Italia ya no participa en este festival porque la mayoria de los paises han decidido cantar en ingles en vez de en su lengua natal,lo cual,es una verguenza.Vosotros veo q estais bastante acomplejados xq siempre escribiis en ingles,patetico.
BillMatutes 3 years ago
Patético és tu. Escrevemos em inglês para que aqueles que não falam em português possam entender o que aqui é dito isto que isto é um festival europeu e não ibérico. Além disso, como poder verificaqr, todos os estrangeiros que aqui vêm comentar, sejam eles italianos, franceses, suecos, alemães etc. escrevem em inglês visto que é o idioma universal. Agora está calado e não deixes ficar mal os espanhóis que são um povo excelente com as tuas idiotices.
AngieNotForYourEars 3 years ago
parolo
kasos22 3 years ago
Alemanha, Reino Unido, França e Espanha pagam o festival.
rubenffc 3 years ago
rubenffc para ja nao sao os paises que pagam mas sim as estacoes televisivas e segundo todos pagam ninguem anda a borla!!
Lunne77 3 years ago
Será q incomodei assim tanto o senhor responsável pela colocação do video?!
Será q disse alguma coisa de errado em relação ao compositor da canção?! Temos pena!
Pensei q havia liberdade de expressão e viviamos em democracia mas, pelos vistos, enganei-me!
Continuem q vão no bom caminho!
Ilmar61 3 years ago
Great song Portugal!!
Greetings and good luck from Albania! =)
mw101010 3 years ago 6
grande música, os acordes são de facto muito proximos da musica crucified, mas tem alma tuga e ja n é nada mau... a melhor entrada dos ultimos anos na minha opiniao, desta vez merecemos mm estar na final, plo k vi das outras musicas da 2ª semi-final, pareceram de nível inferior ah média dos ultimos anos, vamos ver no k dá
urier 3 years ago 4
3) This is a ballad, perhaps with an epic or military resemblance. Yes it's slow, compared to the 80% sintetizer rhythms of this years entries. But it has soul, it´s not hollow. It will last longer.
4) I'm not scared of getting the last place. At least we sent a song in which we believed in, that actually makes sense to the Portuguese. Are some countries only interested in winning to promote their tourism during the breaks in songs presentations? Think about that, and give Portugal 12 points.
Cinzazul 3 years ago 6