First I listened to the Norwegian radio broadcast, then to the BBC radio broadcast. Just to compare. And hear the songs twice. Then I decided I want to be a radio commentator when I grow up.
I actually have been a radio commentator twice - in 2009 and 2010 my tv commentary was simulcast on radio - but that's not the same thing as my script was meant for the people who could see for themselves what happened on screen.
Radio commentators are cooler, can allow themselves softer voices, don't have to care about the images shown to the audience. Instead they can paint their own picture of what is coming up, what it looks like, what to expect.
I am also much more aware of the entries. I suddenly know exactly who sang well and who didn't. I heard new instrument in the orchestrations. It is baffling how much the images distract from what you hear. Despite being a show designed for television, hearing Eurovision on radio only adds new dimensions to the experience.
Not too long ago, the juries were only allowed to hear - not see - the dress rehearsal. They got an audio tape, listened a few times, then watched the performances on the live show after already being familiar with the songs. I am not saying we should go back to that but it would most certainly make for pretty different points being given.
You wrote: I am also much more aware of the entries. I suddenly know exactly who sang well and who didn't. I heard new instrument in the orchestrations. It is baffling how much the images distract from what you hear. Despite being a show designed for television, hearing Eurovision on radio only adds new dimensions to the experience.
ReplyDeleteI'm very curious to hear your thoughts. Who sang well and who didn't. Thank you so much for your info.
Dearest Tobson, may I ask you whether you are going to share your thoughts regarding who sang well and who didn't. Thank you so much for your info. In case you prefer not to share it let me know, please. Thank you. Anyway - I'd like to hear your thoughts. Thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteAh, yes. I totally forgot. I didn't make a complete list but I did notice clearly that Azerbaijan for instance was a lot less enjoyable on radio. That's the one that differed the most between tv and radio for me.
DeleteThank you so much! What we noticed is that Azerbaijan wasn't in our TOP 10 and that never happened before during the last years.
ReplyDeleteDear Tobson what do you think of the situation of the BIG 5 countries France, Germany, Spain and UK? We got so many mails from very frustrated fans from these countries. They told us they want to leave their countries ESC. Italy did it for several years and it's the only BIG 5 country with good results. What's your opinion?
ReplyDeleteMy response to reactions of that kind is a bit harsh, I'm afraid. Somebody wins and somebody fails, those are the rules of the game. Sometimes you can fail despite making an effort, but clearly you can never win without making an effort. And most of the big five broadcasters either make too little of an effort or possibly don't know what they are doing. They should shape up instead. And only sore losers want to give up competing after a bad result. This is just a game, after all.
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