The (2nd) biggest party of the year begins! Welcome to Melodifestivalen — Semi Final 1
All you Eurovision fans would know that Melodifestivalen is one of the best country pre-selection shows on Earth. Sometimes, it’s even better than Eurovision itself. But if you haven’t heard of it before, let me give you some facts about Melodifestivalen:
- It runs for 6 weeks with elimination rounds + the famous Andra Chansen round (Second chance bitches!)
- Two victors are crowned each week, with two others taken into Andra Chansen.
- The second chance popstars then give it another bash and duel against one another (Usually my favourite round as the energy and passion is bigger than ever)
- Then boom! Final round is when Sweden picks a song to represent them in Eurovision.
- During the show, people can vote for their favourite act to stay in the competition.
Anywho enough about how it’s run, let's get into the nitty gritty part. Who got through to the final? Who sucked? Who needed a wind machine? And finally who needed to be more naked?
Melodifestivalen Semi Final 1
(In running order)
#1 Samir & Vikor — Bada nakna
Overall Rating: 3/5 naked wet Swedish men
What does it sound like? Their style of music is fun, drunk-like, naughty and very dancey. Totally something you can play at your local church.
Stand out moment: When they took of their tops and all you can see are pecks and abs #WetForSamirAndViktor
This is their second attempt at Melodifestivalen and to be honest wasn’t as charming and fun as their previous song. Plus the awkward “Nothing time” after the verse/chorus just leaves you wanting more.
How did they go? Andra Chansen for the boys so hooray for more male toplessness in Melodifestivalen.
#2 Pernilla Andersson — Mitt guld
Overall Rating: 0/5 naked wet Swedish men (Literally no naked men in this performance)
What does it sound like? Angelic with a mixture of country… so I hated it.
Stand out moment: When I saw a harp was on stage, it’s bloody huge!
I haven’t got anything nice to say, except that it was coma inducing.
How did she go? Bye bye!
#3 Mimi Werner — Ain’t no good
Overall Rating: 3/5 naked wet Swedish men
What does it sound like? Pop with a mix of horse glue.
Stand out moment: I kept on hearing the word “Horny” at the start of the chorus. Reply it and tell me I’m wrong. Oh! and that break down, clap clap section of the song… it was kinda fun.
I wanted to burn her country inspired outfit and cover her huge forehead.
How did she go? Bye bye!
#4 Albin & Mattias — Rik
Overall Rating: 3/5 naked wet Swedish men
What does it sound like? Rap/pop duo who are super excited to be let out of the house.
Stand out moment: No real standout moment but the song is good and worth a listen or two.
I like the background sparkle, TV stuff… But I think a certain Eurovision winning popstar wants his set back.
How did they go? Andra Chansen and well deserved as I think these two boys will give it a bigger effort than tonight’s performance.
#5 Robin Bengtsson — Constellation prize
(Can’t find a video, will update when I can)
Overall Rating: 4/5 naked wet Swedish men
What does it sound like? Tropical house pop mash up
Stand out moment: He plays the harmonica!!!
Really liked this song. The staging was hypnotic, but perhaps a bit too simple? I would like to see some Sanna Nielson — Undo stage lighting to really give it a kick.
The lyrics are perfect, the tropical house and harmonica work flawlessly together and he’s gorgeous #ConstellationSwoon
How did he go? The second finalist of the night and a well deserved entry. He was also crowd favourite so he’s the one to watch throughout the competition.
#6 Ace Wilder — Don’t worry
Overall Rating: 4/5 naked wet Swedish men
What does it sound like? Like an Ace Wilder song so it's full of attitude and pop sirens.
Stand out moment: Staging is pretty awesome and that Woo hoo part in the chorus is fun.
Chorus needs a bit more bass as it has that awkward “Nothing time”, but during that nothingness you’re entertained by the staging and dancers. I’ve listened to it maybe 10 times since writing this blog and it’s catchy as hell. Have fun not singing this at work tomorrow.
How did he go? The first finalist of the night, WOO HOO!
So what did you think of Melodifestivalen Semi Final 1? Did the right acts get through? Let me know in the comments below and subscribe to more Melodifestivalen 2016 updates.
Also Las Ketchup performed! SLAY!
