Fingers crossed for "Black Smoke" ....

After last year not the best song but the best idea won tolerant and Conchita Wurst was able to triumph with a James Bond song, meet for the final on 23 May 2015 beautiful Vienna.
That evening, 27 countries are represented, because 19 already in two semifinals on May and 21 May will have to return home from the 40 participating countries 13. In each Semi only 10 countries are on. (Yes, you heard right ... the land of the kangaroos) Together with the fixed set Big 5 (Italy, France, Germany, Great Britain, Spain), the hosts Austria and Australia for the first time also form the 20 successful semi-finalists the round of finalists.

This year, unfortunately, the German contribution "Black Smoke" by Ann Sophie a very difficult position ... especially in your home country. Because she travels as a substitute for Andreas going to international events and as a "Second only" is little bet on it. Therefore, we are quite far down in the betting shops. In the international fan forums but siehts much more enjoyable. There lands the German singer whose voice reminds me a bit of Ami Winehouse much higher up (usually between 8 and 15 rank). A sign that the German song is perhaps one of the most underrated throughout the competition.
I like the song very well. It is catchy, but also what progressive, what is missing many other posts this year.
I also see the opportunities in Vienna very optimistic. With a good performance (it may calm a little wicked and "dirty" stages are as in the German VE) I see our song with several top 10 potential and this he would have earned.
Ann Sophie liked visually the Euro Vision Concert in Amsterdam at the best, I think something noble black were it the perfect outfit.

In similar genre also the Slovenian song "Here For You" moved from Maraaya which is total bet much higher, because it is catchy - but somehow also has less potential for big show on stage.
Australia's Guy Sebastian are very suitable charts - one must include his song "Tonight Again" to the big favorites of the evening besides the not to be underestimated newcomer bonus. Even though the title of the veteran Euro Vision track sounds very American.

Sweden also allowed to make high hopes thanks Mans Zelmerlöw and "Heroes". His song is catchy, you can expect a perfect Bühenpräsentation and above all, he relies on the inspiring anthem that characterizes his pop song.
A class number is allowed by Estonia Retro Duo Stig Rästa & Elina Born with "Goodbye to Yesterday" expect ... that sounds like this would rise a duet with Jacques Brel with Nancy Sinatra.
Put up as a musical comes with Morland & Debrah Scarlett and "Monsters like me" is another duo to Favorites race. But be careful: The Norway are very bleak, but the song is a very good atmosphere gives - my No. 2.
Very idiosyncratic is the contribution of Latvia. The young Aminata with "Love Injected" falls into the category of very special contributions and reminded me of last year's Britpop Wunderkind "FKA twigs".
Loic Nottet with the Belgian Post "Rhythm Inside" is also to underestimate nciht. Before alllem because of his extraordinary voice. Currently 3rd place with me.
In punk, the Finns put with the group Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät. Your "Aina mun pitää" is also totally unique in the whole package. For media attention caused by the fact that all four musicians suffering from Down syndrome.

Also really liked me Elhaida Dani (Albania), Antisocial Media (Dänenark). Monika Kuszy'ska (Poland).

But my absolute favorite is the British slant contribution "Still in love with you" from Electro Velvet. British duo manages a great balancing act of different musical styles, located between the Roaring Twentys (Charleston) to the Britpop of the 70s (Squeeze "Cool for Cats" or "Daytrip to Bangor from Fiddlers Dram) and all clothed in a modern contemporary soundscape. I hope this grandiose contribution will be rewarded handsomely.

Of course, the old veterans of the Euro Vision Song Contest should not be missing. Zeljko Joksimovic is back as a composer for the contribution from Montenegro (Knez) it, even Ralph Siegel restarts for San Marino. And like last year, MTI the melancholy "Maybe" him a pretty song repeatedly defended the a bit based on the songs of the old Ofarim from the 60s. Presented by the very young duo Anita & Michele. The late work of seal is playful pleasing (at least until 2 minutes from the typical bridge and the song comes weakens something) and he has to convey again the chances tiny country in the final.