Portugal 2019: Conan Osiris - Telemóveis (1 Viewer)

I still think Conan stands a good chance, but these are the two songs that actually won their respective semi finals.


 
^ In addition, if I understood correctly, televoting will be open from Monday and will not close until an hour near the end of the Final show on Saturday.

Whilst I still think Conan will most likely win the televote, there is a possibilty that NBC or Calema's fanbases (which are apparently bigger than what voted on the nights of the semi-finals) could be dangerous.

And whilst I'd write of Matay since apparently he is less known than the other 3, as Portuguese NFs have shown, that doesn't necessarily mean he is chanceless either.
 
Conan in theory has the televote on lockdown, but I sure as hell hope the Portuguese fans of his actually take the time to vote ASAP, as it really is CRITICAL.
 
I'm much more concerned about the juries blocking him. He's so far ahead on all other metrics (YouTube, Spotify etc.) that the televote should be sewn up.
 
If Conan doesn’t win I think I will be the most gutted about a national selection than I have been since CORAL was cruelly denied for Spain (TWICE!)

He is SUCH a potential Eurovision icon in the making
 
Fucking ABOMINATION. The lazy, charlatan CUNT has really taken the ethos of 'real music' to heart - slap together any old formless shit in a couple of minutes, and watch the punters wank themselves into a frenzy to pretend they enjoy it because, hey, something so fucking horrible to listen to must have a deeper meaning to it.

This has thoroughly FUCKED the contest for me, because I'll be pissing lava at the injustice of it all every time this gets a point.
 
To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Telemóveis. The instrumentation is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of musique concrète most of the song will go over a typical listener's head.

(like most good art, I find it very challenging and a real exercise for the ears. I'm rooting for this or the Icelandic fetish queens depending on what will piss the most people off)
 
ButterTart said:
Fucking ABOMINATION. The lazy, charlatan CUNT has really taken the ethos of 'real music' to heart - slap together any old formless shit in a couple of minutes, and watch the punters wank themselves into a frenzy to pretend they enjoy it because, hey, something so fucking horrible to listen to must have a deeper meaning to it.

This has thoroughly FUCKED the contest for me, because I'll be pissing lava at the injustice of it all every time this gets a point.
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5 Gs for you, gurrl.

It really ain't that deep
 
I really don't understand the haters at all, I genuinely LOVE this. It's VERY Arca's last album which was my favourite of whatever year it was released so I'm sure that helps (although queen Conan has 3 albums of material all in this vein now available on Spotify :disco: )

I think the final performance of this REALLY worked, with his dancer bringing some iconic/wtf moments:


I wish he would ditch all the gold tat and just focus on the white outfits. Conan really doesn't need anything obscuring his face tbh.
It's going to stand out loads. I think it's potentially looking at a strong top 10 finish.
 
Yeah, I can totally see how this is divisive, but the idea that people who love it are all just pretending is a bit baffling.

I'm absolutely thrilled that we're getting this gay arthouse shit in Tel Aviv. It's easily my #1 of everything selected so far.
 
ButterTart said:
Fucking ABOMINATION. The lazy, charlatan CUNT has really taken the ethos of 'real music' to heart - slap together any old formless shit in a couple of minutes, and watch the punters wank themselves into a frenzy to pretend they enjoy it because, hey, something so fucking horrible to listen to must have a deeper meaning to it.

This has thoroughly FUCKED the contest for me, because I'll be pissing lava at the injustice of it all every time this gets a point.
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I hate it too but omg :D
 
I can’t even call this a song. It’s completely devoid of lyrics that make sense or a melody.
It’s garbage.
I hope no one calls Portugal’s bluff this year and this doesn’t go further than the semifinals.
 
I know right. I mean, some of those 'artists' can't even crayon inside the lines properly!
 
The song and Conan's singing style is quite alright. But you know what's worse than the glittered greasy dancer? His lime green shoes. That just clashes with the bronze age mystic aesthetic
 
As much as I (sort of) like this and their lovely furry costumes - actually I’m mainly captivated by the eyebrows - I think the odds are really quite off. I hardly think that anyone’s going to think OH WOW FUN FOR EUROPE LOVE IT and it’s not exactly CATCHY, so I predict last place on the semi

In fact I defy anyone to HUM IT
 
Zu-Klara said:
As much as I (sort of) like this and their lovely furry costumes - actually I’m mainly captivated by the eyebrows - I think the odds are really quite off. I hardly think that anyone’s going to think OH WOW FUN FOR EUROPE LOVE IT and it’s not exactly CATCHY, so I predict last place on the semi

In fact I defy anyone to HUM IT
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Better than hum, I'LL SING IT for you Poppet, if somebody organises a Moopyvision Karaoke
 
I’m glad he’s a nice person because I still hate this. The music is interesting, and his choice of key is.. well it’s a choice

It reminds me of Bjork, but unfortunately latter day Bjork
 
Oooohhhhh I think I might be u-turning :o unthinkable! I do really like the backing music. It’s weird that the atonal side was toned down, but much better for it.

Not saying all Portuguese look the same, but seeing him in the green room convinced me he was Salvador after he’d been cleaned and styled.

Can you imagine? :D music is about feelings, not fireworks *body pops with golden claw*
 
I genuinely think the performance was perfectly realised. One of the few with camera angles that really did it justice. Definitely one I'm still going to be watching in years to come.



Conan's elimination has dialled back my interest in this year's contest a little, particularly if a dreary win from the dreary The Netherlands is on the cards :zombie:
 
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I love the thought of the live vocalist who's been flown to Tel Aviv to hide behind the stage and make "uh" and "ooh" noises during the dance breaks.
 
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