And what of Norway?

[KittyLips]

So, we've come to the finals and we have a few ballads to deal with. Of course there's the Vissi and Israel's Butler, and Porno Boy for Russia and of course the Kennedy and Mata-Hari.

It seems as if people think Ireland and Bosnia will steal each others votes, but what of Norway? Christine Gulbrandsen is getting excellent, and I mean EXCELLENT reviews from the rehearsals. The song is a ballad in a similar-ish style to these two and for a change it is sung by a woman. What does you all think of it's chances? It doesn't seem to have been discussed much here at all...

[NumanumAnzej]

It's bland beyond belief, basically. I've got to be honest, unless they're really original or fun (see Severina) I really don't go for the ethnic songs much. Then again, at least it's not in a made-up language.

[lockedintheattic]

First few times I heard it, I thought it was fucking dire. And a real return to mid-90s type Eurovision songs.

And then after repeated listens to the CD I've suddenly horrified myself by liking it. Especially the middle eight, when it ditches the ethno-bit and just becomes all soaring.

BUT it's called Elf Dances, for fucks sake, and she deserves to die for that alone, surely.

[Adrian]

Boing boing boing.

The only bit I really like is the boing boing boing spring sounds in the background like elves boing boing boing bouncing up and down.

Boing boing boing.

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[Strictly Jonathan]

Ireland stealing votes off bosnia? Are Bosnia and Norway not more alike?? I love the way everyone over analyses!!!