Books restrained, experts in Klemen Slakonjo see in the finals

There will be no white smoke in Basel tonight. A new winner Eurovision They will crown on Sunday nights, but it will be clear to the trees which ten countries will remain in the fight for the crystal microphone and five will say goodbye. The last one is that the bookmakers are believed, including Slovenia. Klemnu Slakonji Betting houses are attributed to 52 percent of the chance of promotion, which is much more than before arriving in Switzerland, but there are still ten others in front of our country with a better trip before the first semi -finals.

Judging by the bookmakers, which, in addition to the current song, also take into account the past results of the country and, last but not least, Diasporo, there is no doubt that Sweden (first favorites of the competition), Estonia, the Netherlands and Ukraine will be included in the finals, and Albania and Cyprus are also expected to perform on Saturday. They also announce Polish, Belgium and Norway as quite reliable finalists. The last place on Saturday evening could be tackled by countries, which are called « border qualifiers » by connoisseurs in Eurovision jargon. A Slovenian representative could also take care of the surprise.

“I think Klemn’s song is one of the best in the competition. Talks about the real and for the musician personal issues, « he is for Work Before Generals in Basel, thought of a British publicist and author of the book Eurovision: History of Contemporary Europe Through the World Music Competition Chris West. “The right question is whether enough viewers will understand this at the first viewing – and I cannot answer it. Currently, bookmakers are not the most optimistic, but I very much hope they are wrong. « 

He was thinking similarly Víctor escuderoa member of the Spanish national television co -commenting team River. The success of the Slovenian representative, as he pointed out a while ago, depends on whether he will be able to convey a message to overcoming a partner’s disease through small screens. Judging by the Generals, he succeeded in a great extent.

“The Eurovision appearance is sophisticated and improved in comparison with EMI. Klemen controls the camera, and in the end he joins him (partner) Mojca Faturby viewers in front of small screens understand the meaning of the song, « he explained in an interview for Work. According to him, this could be enough for Slovenia to make it to the finals for the third time in a row.

Intimate stage layout

The Slovenian stage layout is intimate. Her main idea is to address viewers with sympathy, the question of transience and hope, which tries to achieve with family shots that rotate in the background, nearby staff, and last but not least with a happy ending, when Mojca Fatur appears in the embrace of Klemen Slakonja, whose song is also dedicated.

“Klemen is simply wonderful with the nostalgic and minimalist style of appearance, which reveals his true artistic essence. The story of the song really comes to the fore, the presence of his wife on stage is moving, « said British vloger Laura Mallinginewho announced that Slovenia could be one of the unprecedented finalists. The composition of the first semi -final evening, dominated by a quick pace, could also be helpful.

Media Center in Basel Photo: Gasper Završnik

The Spanish creator of digital content was also convinced that Klemen Slakonja played with stage performance. Helio Roque. “I didn’t pay much attention to the song before, it seemed beautiful, but without much options. Now it seems to me that this is an attractive point that people will vote for, especially older spectators, « he was clear, adding that much will depend on the commentators and the way they will present a story that inspired a song How Much Time do we have left.