Rehearsals for the Eurovision Song Contest semi finals continued this afternoon with Iceland, Sweden, Turkey and Ukraine taking the stage for their second technical rehearsals and press conferences. You can read the reviews below from the rehearsals and later today, our media partner, 12points.tv will provide video footage.
Song 1. Iceland – Euroband – This is my life
This afternoon Iceland have given another energetic and charismatic performance of This is my life in the second technical rehearsal of the Eurovision Song Contest semi final. It is obvious watching the Icelandic couple that they are having the time of their lives on the stage. Both Fridrik and Regina give very strong vocals which match each other perfectly. The Icelandic couple make full use of each camera and use this to enhance the presentation of the song. Today Regina is sporting large pink earrings to match their pink and black outfits. This is an excellent show opener for the second semi final: this number will certainly get the crowd on their feet next Thursday.
Song 2: Sweden – Charlotte Perrelli – Hero
Charlotte seemed to having some sound problems today as her vocals are uncharacteristically inconsistent and not as strong as we have come to expect from the former Eurovision Song Contest winner. Despite this it remains a glamorous and exciting routine from Charlotte and her five backing singers.
Song 3 – Turkey – Mor ve Ötesi – Deli
Turkey has polished up their rocky number for today and the guitarists seem to be moving about more and even jumping in true rock´n´roll style. The charismatic lead singer is captured well on camera and the soft rock sounds balance today's offerings well. the charterers display on the screens behind the band depict entertainers form the 16th, 17th and 18th century.
Song 4: Ukraine – Ani Lorak – Shady Lady
This is another spectacular performance from Ani Lorak on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. She makes probably the most effective use of props and lighting to enhance her song than any other contestant in this year´s contest. Add to this her considerable vocal talent and natural beauty, one would expect that she will be a major contender on the 24th of May.
