Tingeling was the interval act in the Swedish national finals and featured everyth
ing the winning swedish group might look forward to in their visit to Moscow including a Russian Army choir, giant Matryoshka dolls, a breakdancing Russian bear, and pink-clad Cossack dancers - so far nothing too out of the ordinary for the Eurovision. But then out came the Russian Gangsters, Lenin and even scantily clad Communist whores with strategically placed red stars and things started going downhill rapidly. Watch
Sources at the Russian Embassy in Stockholm expressed their outrage, referring to outbdated stereotypes of Russian life. This was taken up by the the Swedish newspapers with leading tabloid Aftonbladet running the story on their front page. Swedish Politicians then got involved, so by way apology Swedish Television SVT sent flowers to the Russian embassy. Nevertheless it is likely that Sweden will be allowed to take part in Moscow this year, which is great news because their actual entry is likely to be one of the strongest contendors in the contest.
Opera singer Malena
Ernman was chosen for her song La Voix (the voice) - and there was plenty of opportunity to demonstrate that voice in the song. Startly slowly and sounding rather like a 1980s airline tv advert before veering dangerously closely to bland Europop, the song soon takes off into an explosion of mezzo soprano pop rock. Watch
This is a song with a stunning dance number and a high-octane beat and glass-splintering high notes that are sure to drive the pet dog crazy. One to watch.
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