In a year of perfectly bland and safe national finals, finally a country gave a Eurovision WTF moment. I have been hoping for one of these all season.
Super Trooper "Secret Place"
God bless you Romania.
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Selecția Națională 2015 took place on March 8th with twelve songs presented. Like many other countries, the Romanians had a variety style format, so there's a song everybody is likely to enjoy.
Blue Noise "Love Won't Run Away"
Luminița Anghel "A Million Stars"
Aurelian Temișan feat. Alexa "Chica Latina"
I do realize I use enjoy rather loosely, but the Romanian broadcaster knew how to put on a show and I can appreciate that.
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However, after hearing the first song performed, it was obvious that it would be the winner.
Voltaj "De la capăt"
Voltaj is a well known band in Romania--they've released nine albums and won international music awards.
The staging and camera work were polished and professional something missing from many of the other performances.
And the song is also really moving. It's an extension of work the band is doing to give support to children whose parents live and work outside the country--the song can be read as a message of love to a child living far away.
It couldn't lose, and I can't disagree. This was the right choice.
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