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[bettyg196]

Eurovision Junior 2023 : Anastasia Vasadze pour la Géorgie

Elle s'appelle Anastasia Vasadze, c'est la gagnante de Ranina 2023 et la représentante géorgienne à l'Eurovision Junior 2023 !

[mirai-desu]

Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 - HEROES

[aijamisespava]

Georgia Has Arrived!

Every year in Junior Eurovision, it is NO surprise to hear Georgia in the conversation. I mean, with three victories and a plethora of other great entries, they are a force to be reckoned with in Junior Eurovision.

Today, the country has announced the follow up to what is arguably the best of their non-winners. This year, Georgia sends Anastasia & Ranina and their song "Over The Sky" to Nice to add to the legacy that Georgia has created. So, let's hear the song!

I already have chills. I like how they're taking this year's theme "Heroes" and added it to the song (although it's likely the song was written and chosen BEFORE the theme was announced, so it's up to your imagination). The vocals on all three are powerful, always a great thing to see Georgia send.

Yep. That's certainly adding to the aforementioned legacy. Georgia has always been good at staging their entries to match the song, so that's not a worry. All those three need is a good spot in the running order, and then they're off to another great finish!

Good luck, Anastasia & Ranina, we can't wait to see this song in Nice!

[degenerateturtle]

[magic-is-something-we-create]

GRANITE (ANNIE) MEYWIN - The Millennium Saga [Firebreathers ; Echoseers ; Goddess-Touched]

We sit in quiet stillness, the kind that always drives me to the edge of despair in a few short moments. The kind that I’ve never quite built a tolerance for, no matter how long I’ve worked on facing the fear of it. The kind that keeps me up long after dark, even on good days, scared. But it’s okay, because with Ember, silence isn’t scary. It just is.

Basics: She/her - Cis woman AroAce - 22 (~24 on Earth) Mae Elf - Metal Mage Cane user; born without one of her feet

Where she begins:

We first meet Annie when she's chattering on about all manner of gossip she gleaned from Citylady Palm, one of several clients of Annie's freelance tailoring pursuits. And, as often there is, buried among the fluff of her compulsive need to fill the silence is a series of gems: the people in power are starting to tire of the war abroad, too, and the local rebel group known as the Firebreathers is far more powerful than the Cityfamily wants to admit.

And as it turns out, she's not the only close contact available to the rebels--she just happens to be the one to find the other out first, and her social graces lead him right into the trap of admitting it through implication.

But though she knows how to run her mouth, she also knows how to zip it. And oh, she will, because she wouldn't need the patronage of the Cityfamily itself if their grip on the city was dissolved right along with the landlords.

What she finds herself confronting:

While Annie's story doesn't begin at the same time as others, her own gossip-seeking initiative leads her to chucking herself right into the worst entanglements of the lot.

Questions are, after all, at the heart of both gossip and mystery.

And when she's the first to pick up on the hints of an assassination in the making, only to find that doubting her instincts almost gets someone dear to her killed, she's never leaving another mystery alone again.

Important connections:

Family: Andy and Gabbro (triplets), Dian, Slate, Iggy, and Quartz Meywin. Aurora and Mahann Meywin-Tell (parents).

Friends: Ember, Nimbus, and Autumn Timber, K'Ron Isa and Elar, Xavi NoFather, and Magnolia Adisa. Ranina Palm (as a client).

Enemies: Ranina Palm (as a ruler), Genli Rainer (in solidarity with Ember and Xavi), and [REDACTED] (from asking too many questions of too many brutal "coincidences")

MUSIC

Themes - Vindication by Audiomachine, Rishia Theme (I) by Kevin Penkin, Night of the Wilds by Vindsvept Vibe(s) - Underworld by CYPRSS, Bloodsucker by aeseaes, CEMETERY by AViVA

[lil-scout-precure]

Junior Eurovision 2023 detailed opinions before the show. Part 1

Well, as I told you in my previous post where I made my tier-ranking for this year's Junior Eurovision, I will now make a new explanation about my opinion of each song by tier! As my second live-watch JESC, I'm very hyped to see how this year goes since it's more of a ballad edition, I got more than one winner, and well the live decides it all!

Let's start from the lowest to the highest tier!

Tier 5: "I heard better ones in previous years"

🇮🇹 Melissa and Ranya "Un Mondo Giusto"

First of all, I will clarify I don't have any beef with this or other song in low places. I'm more open in JESC, I support the kiddos, and also, the songs are at least decent compared to some songs of the adult edition I really hate or just bore me. But since there are a lot of entries I like from this year, the first one really didn't catch me too much compared to others.

For being their first song in JESC, Melissa and Ranya sing so good in a duo. The raspy voice of Melissa caught me off-guard with the soft singing of Ranya. And somehow, the combination goes well for the song, apart of the main melody and the Italian talent. But for being a ballad between others this year, it doesn't surprise me too much. Like Albania last year with "Pakez Diell". And I regret right now saying Chanel Dilecta's "Bla Bla Bla" was the downgrade of the downgrades after Elisabetta Lizza's "Specchio" in 2021; at least Chanel's song would have been more than welcome in the train of ballads of this year.

I really hope the live version in Nice boosts them a lot. Because they have potential nevertheless. They are nice girls! :D

🇬🇪 Anastasia and Ranina (still Oto and Nikoloz for me) "Over the Sky"

I had better hopes for the Georgian trio this year. Like, it was a surprise for me when GPB decided to call two Ranina finalists, Oto Bazerashvili and Nikoloz Kharati, to join Anastasia Vasadze (Ranina 2023 winner and direct representant of Georgia in JESC 2023) for this edition. And well, a trio already won the Junior contest in 2008 and Ranina always delivers potential winners, so surely they would have a song to get their fourth victory, right?

First with the good things, the song itself is good. Calm and more serene, but good. And the trio really works here, even the boys have their moment to shine! (considering they decided to make Anastasia the main singer and call the male duo "Ranina", something that still bugs me). The music has good potential. And the lyrics inspire me, even the "Ranina, hey!" chant. But with the downsides, not the best song I expected for them after hearing a masterpiece like Mariam Bigvava's "I Believe" last year (and other songs from Georgia in previous editions). Not bad, but softer in vibes than 2022.

Hearing the rumours of two expert ballet dancers joining them for the live version, I think a good staging can deliver this song to a well-placed position still (and if possible, maybe win?). Just to wait.

Tier 4: "Unlikely but potential Top 5/Winners(?)"

🇦🇱 Viola Gjyzeli "Bota Ime"

To think I had this one at the bottom of my list before the revamp. As someone who listened (at work) the Junior Fest 2023, I thought "no way, they gonna choose another Pakez Diell again" due to most songs (and the contest itself) being soft; and "Bota Ime" 's first version didn't surprise me when it won. But when I thought it would be in the lowest place for the list, the revamped version came in the YT channel of JESC and my gosh, what a glow up!

It's still not, as a popular TV phrase in Mexico says, "Que bruto, pero que temazo!" ("What a bop!"). But the studio version gave the song the strength it needed a lot. Viola's voice sounds so whimsical and with class. The entry is way less plain than Pakez Diell at least. And as for the lyrics (the same one that wrote Duje made this? WOAH), if the studio video made them have sense, I wonder how will the live deliver that "own fairyland" feeling I appreciate of the song.

I really hope they keep the vibes and world-setting for the live version. To see them ruining it would be devastating for this song.

🇬🇧 Stand Uniqu3 "Back To Life"

After Freya Skye's SLAY (even if sick bc of cold night ceremony, darn you, EBU) in Yerevan with "Lose My Head", I knew United Kingdom wouldn't play easy. Sure, Mae Muller's "I Wrote A Song" placed at the last places in Liverpool (something I won't forgive alongside LOTL's unfair last place and "Solo" at the grand final >:U), but in JESC they would still give fiery competition! And we have "Back To Life"

A group in Junior Eurovision is always welcome in my list. And Maisie, Yazmin and Hayla (the girls) really got some good vocals and energy for their song! Sure, not too great compared to Freya's entry and queen vibes, but the song itself is awesome (and necessary given the time, when a lot of ballads were revealed)! They remind me a lot of Fifth Harmony imo, maybe by vocals or the entire energy they give in the song.

If the staging and live version can upgrade their entry to a new level than it is already, maybe United Kingdom can get some justice for what they did to Mae and get a good placing!

🇫🇷 Zoé Clauzure "Cœur"

As always, I expect for the host/winning country in a Junior edition to have a good "defender entry", a song that shows the world they're not playing safe just because they won once and/or host the contest. France did it with Enzo's "Tic Tac" (even if the Discord fandom despises him fsr), Armenia with Nare's "Dance!" (and they really ALMOST WON TWICE A ROW like Poland in 2018-2019). And I had my hopes high for France (again XD) after Lissandro's win

For being a French JESC song not written by legend (and idol for some of my mutuals) Barbara Pravi, this one takes the cake for being as French as possible (in a good way) and still be likeable for every audience! Zoe's vocals sound SO CLASSY for someone so young, and the song itself could easily be confused for an adult Eurovision entry (with some tweaks). And yeah, the entry reminds me A LOT of La Zarra's "Évidemment" (another Big 5 robbed entry this year, no wonder she gave everyone the finger and left the Green Room before the end of the votes). Not of my 100% favorites or a song I see winning JESC 2023, but I still love it.

At this point I wonder if they will pull a "Paris/France reference" in the live staging (like La Zarra did this year, queen), because the song itself is so wonderful it screams good live version!

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And that's all for this first part! Next one I will get to the personal wild card tier! See ya!

[anotherescsite]

HEROES: Junior ESC 2023

Personally, Junior Eurovision is an abomination that creeps me out and make my poor ears bleed. That said there are songs in the Senior Eurovision that do that also (yes - I'm looking at Iru who consequentially came from the Juniors and won with Candy).

While there are entries that are travesties and screechy, there is sometimes quality as well. Needlessly you watch and sometimes a song sticks and you have it on your playlist: I still listen to 'Shut up' from Belgium and Antes Muerta Que Sencillas from Spain. And of course what seems great in a film could be a squealing disaster on the night.

So let's see what we have this year:

ALBANIA: Viola Gjyzeli - Bota Ime

Interesting entry from Albania that could be their best entry ever or a crashing mess. It has potential depending on the staging and Viola's vocal. The film is pleasant without going overboard with colourful lighting on trees.

ARMENIA: Yan Girls - Do it my way

The Armenian entry is a pack of girls with a modern hard hitting entry. This could do well; choreography is ready, the outfits will be flashy and it will be attractive to the children voting. May be a bit repetitive.

ESTONIA: Arhanna - Hoiame Kokku

This is the first Estonian song in the Juniors. The film says that it's about friendship, but hidden within is maybe something more Sappho-ic. The song does not sound interesting or memorable for me.

FRANCE: Zoé Clausure - Coeur

Defending champ nation has an interesting peppy entry that will present well, but not win. I think they will place her behind a piano for some of it and I expect there will be a dancer of some sort.

GEORGIA: Anastasia and Ranina - Over the sky

Now this could be interesting. There are three of them and while it is crediting Anastasia as the lead, the other two put in the work too. The harmonies are very nice and the song is a gentle lullaby of a song. The video is more a loopy trip than a film.

GERMANY: Fia - Ohne Worte 

I read Fia's story on the Juniors website and I am a little emotional half way through the song. It was unexpected. I don't know if it will do well, but I was engaged by seeing Fia and her sister, and the signing makes sense. I do hope it does better than expected.

IRELAND: Jessica McKean - Aisling

Gaelic always seems to give a song some whimsy and that's were this has gone. Children will not appreciate the beauty of this ballad. I'm sure that it will be presented nicely on the stage. I'm not sure if last year's Irish entrant will also be appearing, but it worked.

ITALY: Melissa and Ranya - Un Mondo Giusto

I don't know about this one. I'm not getting it. One of them has a better voice than the other and there are points where I expect there will be Italian yelling vocals which I'm not a fan of.

MALTA: Yulan - Stronger

This song is interesting as this could be a major moment of the night or a let down. Yulan seems like someone who can perform and if she can pull it off could go well for them.

NETHERLANDS: Sep & Jasmijn - Holding On To You

Another modern number with synth elements. I guess it will come down to chemistry on stage, if they can sing and dance, but I like it. I think it has good lyrics and a good beat.

NORTH MACEDONIA: Tamara Grujeska - Kaži Mi, Kaži Mi Koj

The introduction goes for almost 30 seconds and I was wondering if she would begin singing at all. For me, it is too much moan-singing and because of that I don't like it. Don't think it will finish highly.

POLAND: Maja Krzyżewska - I Just Need A Friend

Poland has had a good run lately. This could do well depending on styling, performance and choreography etc. Not sure if it will with though.

PORTUGAL: Júlia Machado - Where I Belong

A very quiet song, but maybe a very personal song. It has no sparkle to make it stand out so I don't expect a high place for this one.

SPAIN: Sandra Valero - Loviu

Hmm. It's an upbeat number which has the kind of feeling you expect from a little girl singing. Her voice could be annoying if she sings higher. Simple enough that it could score well.

UKRAINE: Anastasia Dymyd - Kvitka

A very young girl singing an age appropriate song. It's a bit repetitive and simple but it's okay to listen to.

UNITED KINGDOM: STAND UNIQU3 - Back To Life

This one will do well. There is a lot of space for choreography and vocals. The sound of the song is different to everything else sounding almost like a 1930s swing number.

Who will win is anyone's guess. I'd maybe put my money behind Malta, Armenia or Georgia and the UK as a dark horse. I may be completely wrong.

[jackredfieldwasmyjacob]

have you listened to the jesc songs? which is your favourite??

I HAVE NOT BUT I SHOULD. you know what. i'm gonna listen to them in the bus and you'll get my live opinion on them:

-Albania (Bota ime - Viola Gjyzeli): Love the harmonies! It really sounds like an esc Albanian song huh. Very epic and such.

-Armenia (Do it my way - Yan Girls): OH LOVE THE VIBES FOR THIS ONE!!! GIRLBAND GOODNESS !!! Also I love they still sing in Armenian even if there's bits of English there :) I am sure it has a sick choreography but alass i'm hearing them on spotify

-Estonia (Hoiame Kokku - ARHANNA): ooooh this one sounds so powerful!!! Love the chorus with the two voices! It's definitely a serious topic, sounds like it has a strong message

-France (Cœur - Zoé Clauzure): I am sadly not inmune to french singing. It just sounds too good I have no option but to stan 😔. Oh that little 'ay ay ay' in the chorus is so familiar to me but I couldn't tell you why. The high notes !!!!

-Georgia (Over The Sky - Anastasia & Ranina): I was sad the song started in English but now they're singing in Georgian which :) THE HARMONIES !!!!! THE LITTLE SCREAMING PARTS !!!!!

-Germany (Ohne worte - Fia): Uuu I really like her voice. It sounds kinda school? I don't know how to explain it. Not much else to say tho, the song is fairly simple. Not that it's a bad thing tho.

-Ireland (Aisling - Jessica McKean): Is that Irish I'm hearing ????? If it is big slay from Ireland in jesc exactly !!! If it's not I'm so sorry I cannot understand anything </3 Nevertheless, love her voice and how whispery it is!

-Italy (Un mondo giusto - Melissa, Ranya): OHHH THAT RASPY VOICE ONE OF THEM HAS !!!! INSANE !!!! It's sounds so epic !!! Why do they sing parts in English tho :( The chorus is insane !!!

-Malta (Stronger - Yulan): This one also sounds pretty epic, I can see this one playing in the radios. Love the voice as well. That last part !!!! And the highs !!!

-Netherlands (Holding on To You - Sep & Jasmijn): Love to hear Dutch! It sounds so good in song !!! Uuuu love the vibes with this one honestly!!! THE BEAT OH MY GOD IT'S SUCH A BOP

-North Macedonia (Kazi Mi, Kazi Mi Koj - Tamara Grujeska): We love a Balkan ballad exactly !!!! She has such a beautiful voice! Quick question is it a requirement for a percentage of the song to be in English??? Cause tons are mixing English in there and I cannot say I love it. Anyways. Classic Balkan ballad with folk elements, what's not to love honestly.

-Poland (I Just Need a Friend - Maja Krzyzewska): wait why is this one so depressing ??? a very pretty voice tho. it's just very :( the bridge is cute

-Portugal (Where I belong - Júlia Machado): her voice singing in portuguese is quite possibly the cutest thing i've ever heard omg 😭 too much English tho :( once again her portuguese is sooooo

-Spain (Loviu - Sandra Valero): okay polyglot queen I see you !! These lyrics are so cute actually 🤧 in general the song is so cute!!! You were not wrong this song is actually good :)

- Ukraine (Kvitka - Anastasia Dymyd): ooooh I do love me an ethnic song yesss!!! Love the beat for this one! THE SCREAM!!!

-UK (Back to life - STAND UNIQU3): This one is also super radio friendly. And is this another girlband??? Cause if then massive slay for them! The tune is catchy enough

OKAY CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW EVERYONE (EXCEPT I GUESS MALTA) SUNG IN THEIR LANGUAGES ???? EVEN IRELAND ???? WHY DOESN'T THIS HAPPEN IN ESC

anyways. after this first listen I think my favourite is Netherlands! of course as with esc the scenography and live vocals are quite important so this might change. but yeah. for now Netherlands is the one for me :)

[esampallivasu055]

This song always awesome👍👏👏

[michellescrabsnares]

Weird Crab Sunday 🦀🎣🦞

The spanner or red frog crab (Ranina ranina) buries itself in sandy areas, where it acts as an ambush predator.

It is the basis of a commercial fishery in eastern Australia.

📷: Roger Steen

Attribution: https://divemagazine.com/marine-life/weird-wonderful-crabs

[bettyg196]

Ce soir: finale de Ranina 2023

Si vous n'avez rien à faire ce soir, il y a la finale de la sélection nationale Ranina 2023 pour désigner le ou la représentant.e géorgien.ne à l'Eurovision Junior 2023.

[mirai-desu]

Anastasia & Ranina - Over The Sky | 🇬🇪 Georgia | Official Music Video | Junior Eurovision 2023

[straazdas]

My most listened songs in November!

🗓️ October.

Again, this thread will only have 15 songs.

15. 🇦🇲 Yete Karogh Es - Srbuk

14. 🇬🇪 Seen - Iru Khechanovi

13. 🇺🇦 Yosmam - Jamala

12. 🇪🇸 Loviu - Sandra Valero

11. 🇵🇱 Nothing Else Matters - Tulia

10. 🇫🇮 Ei onnistuttu tätä tyttöö tuhoomaan - Vilma Jää

09. 🇬🇪 Over The Sky - Anastasia & Ranina

08. 🇫🇮 Hengästyn, ahdistun - Vilma Jää

07. 🇫🇮 Kaisan kosto - Vilma Jää

06. 🇲🇰 Kaži Mi, Kaži Mi Koj - Tamara Grujeska

05. 🇦🇲 Khio Khane - LUA, ROZI, FreeDom Band Armenia

04. 🇫🇮 Syntymä-seikka - Vilma Jää, Mimika

03. 🇳🇱 Hoor Je Mij - S10

02. 🇫🇮 Kaasuvalo - Vilma Jää

01. 🇺🇦 Dumala - Go_A

🌐 Countries:

🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮 🇺🇦🇺🇦 🇦🇲🇦🇲 🇬🇪🇬🇪 🇳🇱 🇲🇰 🇵🇱 🇪🇸

[aijamisespava]

My Junior Eurovision 2023 Top 16

In a week from tomorrow, 16 countries will send their bright future stars to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Nice, France. While all the songs are great and deserve a chance to win, only one will have the honor to hoist the trophy once the songs are performed and the votes are in.

Of course, I did my ranking (a little close to last second, I know), and it's ready to be released. Just note that these are my opinions, and in all honesty, this could really be anyone's year.

16. Albania - "Bota Ime" by Viola Gjyzeli 15. Netherlands - "Holding On To You" by Sep & Jasmijn 14. Italy - "Un Mondo Giusto" by Melissa and Ranya 13. Ireland - "Aisling" by Jessica McKean 12. Poland - "I Just Need A Friend" by Maja Krzyżewska 11. France - "Cœur" by Zoé Clauzure 10. North Macedonia - "Kazi Mi, Kazi Mi Koj" by Tamara Grujeska 9. Georgia - "Over The Sky" by Anastasia & Ranina 8. Ukraine - "Kvitka" by Anastasia Dymyd 7. Spain - "LOVIU" by Sandra Valero 6. Germany - "Ohne Worte" by Fia 5. Portugal - "Where I Belong" by Júlia Machado 4. Malta - "Stronger" by Yulan 3. Armenia - "Do It My Way" by Yan Girls 2. United Kingdom - "Back To Life" by STAND UNIQU3 1. Estonia - "Hoiame Kokku" by ARHANNA

Again, I enjoyed hearing all of these songs both for the first time and when I ranked them today. And I wish everyone the best of luck next week when they compete!

[dezbee2008]

JUNIOR EUROVISION 2023 REVIEW: Georgia

It’s time once again to rate the songs, this time for Eurovision’s junior counterpart. Today, I’ll be rating Georgia’s entry: Anastasia & Ranina — Over the Sky Date Chosen: June 10, 2023 (artist); October 15, 2023 (song) Method: Ranina 2023, the Georgian selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. 10 acts competed for a chance to represent Georgia at the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song…

[magic-is-something-we-create]

K'RON ISA** - The Millennium Saga [Firebreathers ; Echoseers ; Goddess-Touched]

Eventually, threads of wine-red vines grow into twisting thorned stems and the sharp claw-like leaves I saw over and over again throughout my schooling–law in Impalfahr, medicine in Tal'Ren. Bloodvine.  It grows naturally out of fallen carcasses in the shade of the Godwoods. Poisonous leaves, a stem used in popular leisure drug mixes and simple painkillers. Too much, and your body will sprout the vines after burial, if you’re lucky. They’ll start growing in your still-breathing lungs, if you’re not. I never did like the idea of using it to ease the pain of the sick. Actaea made me take it when feverish anyway.

** Note: You'll see him referred to as Isa K'Ron as well; while "K'Ron" is a title in Sieril, it's treated like a surname in the Maelands. As a major political person in both places, he refers to himself interchangeably. I chose this configuration for the intro because he sees Sieril as home.

Basics:

He/him - gender? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ wasn't raised with them

Pansexual, Polyamorous - 22 (~24 on Earth)

Rill Ehlf - Flesh Mage

Mute; uses Language-Assisted Signs

Where he begins:

When we first meet Isa, we don't know it. But his pocket's just been picked, and it's going to be again.

We first hear about him when Annie gossips about the nobility in Impalfahr and mentions the banished son and grandson of General Actaea K'Ron, and how her granddaughter was supposedly kidnapped by them--an accusation that would allow her to kill them if found.

His father, Emerald--or Elar, in Sieril, the place Isa really thinks of as home--has taken it upon himself to aid in the Arish rebellion. But as Actaea's already proven time and time again, she does not hold back when it comes to punishment.

Even for her kin, who are just as much the descendants of an Eternal as she is. And that Eternal loves them far more than she ever will.

What he finds himself confronting:

Though he has formal training, Isa is not a fighter. That alone was worthy of a beating in Actaea's mind.

But he doesn't want to be running from her for the rest of his life, either. Not when it puts his newfound friends in danger, and his sister at the center of a target.

Especially when he starts to realize that Actaea's not just after them--she's after something only three people in the world hold answers to, and it could spell destruction.

Important connections:

Family: K'Ron Actaea (grandmother; disowned), Elar (father), and Lakia. Eternal Rillmother Veratrum (32nd generation grandchild). Lu'Syr Typha. Dai'Ven Wisteria (deceased).

Friends: Ember and Nimbus Timber, Gab and Annie Meywin, Xavi NoFather, Magnolia Adisa, and Eternal Arthur Shieldstone.

Enemies: K'Ron Actaea (abusive), Artrix and Ranina Palm (Citylord and -lady of Aree), House Polaris (a royal Mae house with a contentious relationship).

MUSIC

Themes - EDEN.Waltz by Kevin Penkin, Song of Storms by ROZEN, For the Rest of Our Days by Adriel Fair

Vibes - Hiding In The Blue by TheFatRat and RIELL, The Sweetest Words by Vian Izak, Promiseland by MIKA