Serbia – The national broadcaster of Serbia, RTS, has today released the 24 songs taking part in Beovizija 2019. You can listen to them all online. The Beovizija 2019 semi-final 1 will be held on 27th February and semi-final 2 the day after. The grand final will take place on 3rd of March.
The 24 semi-finalists:
- Aleksandra Sekulić – “Tugo”
- Ana Popović – “Lutaš”
- Dunja Vujadinović – “7”
- Dženan Lončarević – “Nema suza”
- Džipsikord – “Boje”
- Eleonora – “Samo lagano”
- Extra Nena – “Još ti čujem glas”
- Funked Up – “Zašto da se ne desi”
- Goga Stanić – “Ti znaš da ne znaš me”
- Ivan Kurtić – “Bela”
- Ivana Vladović & Wonder Strings – “Moja bol”
- Jana Šušteršić – “Viktorija”
- Lana & Aldo – “Pogledaj u nebo”
- Lord – “Radnički sin”
- Majdan – “Budim te”
- Mr DOO – “Do 100”
- Nataša & Una – “Slobodna”
- Nevena Božović – “Kruna”
- Osvajači – “Vatra i plamen”
- Sanja Rio – “Ljubimo se”
- Saška Janks – “Da li čuješ moj glas”
- Sofija Perić – “Aritmija”
- Tamara Milanović – “Reči nisu dovoljne”
- Tina & Lola Amvon – “Tvoje oči”
Listen to the songs here.
Source: RTS
The Eurovision Times 
Dated but very familar lineup.
Dženan Lončarević (I really like this one)
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Tamara Milanović
Nevena Božović
I am so tired of this current thing. Dated FTW!!!! :D
P.S. I have high hopes for Srbuk! She has to rise to the occasion.
I have always wondered what ‘dated’ means. For me there is good, average and bad music, and they don’t come with a best before date. Is Mozart dated?
Ahahahha Mozart magic flute, remember Australia 2019, that comment??? :D
Bless that fan for that comment! :D
AUS19 is more Queen of the Kitsch than Queen of the Night though … :)
:)
For me, a song is “dated” if it follows past trends but not in an intentional way to sound retro or vintage. Like a song in 2019 that sounds like it’s from 2005 without intended to pay tribute to music from that era is dated, which is not a good thing.
If I follow this definition, I love many dated songs. :) I think that the concept of progress and hence dated was invented to keep the industries going.
And how do we define what a song from 2005 sounds like? Do we use the charts? If yes, which charts? The US charts? Portuguese and Serbian charts sound totally different from US or UK charts, and thus a sound you would define as dated in Portugal could be very innovative in a different cultural context like the USA or Serbia (and vice versa). And finally I think that the charts represent fashions and are meinly there do make even more dosh. Most quality songs don’t even come close to being represented in the charts. :(
I guess it’s based on technology. Regardless of what genre it is, music from 2019 sounds relevant and current because of it uses the recording technology that is available to use in 2019. We didn’t have the same technology in the 90s, 80s, 70s, etc., so older songs can be easily definable. This is especially prevalent in Eurovision because not all countries have a giant modern music industry, and many resort to older music-making technology because more state-of-the-art technology is not available. This makes the songs sound as if they were from an older period of time, even though they are not, and they are also not intending to sound this way, it’s simply just because of the technology they have available to them.
I think it’s the same thing with film. As time went on, we have more technology when it comes to movie-making, whether that be cameras, special effects, or post-production. If you watch a movie that has special effects that look like they’re from the 1970s (without trying to be campy and pay tribute to this era), it will reflect poorly on the movie because we have so much more available now that we’ve become accustomed to to make our movies more visually appealing.
So this is my take on “dated”. I guess a dated song can still have merits in other fields, but for me it makes it sound out-of-touch, unprofessional, and sloppy when a song is dated.
Then I’d advise you this single from old and bad Aram boy .
LOL
ROFL
P.s. I remember you supporting her “Ete karogh es”.
I like that song and the video very much.
And what about her Etsc entry “Boat” ? Did you liked that back then? Do you remember it?
I like that one as well.
That’s my favorite so8 video with her. Maybe because I loooove the female actress in that video
You didn’t like Saska Janx? :D
Average. I liked these 3. Her last attempt was better
“Kaos” is online! :D
But I’m not sure if i even love it that much, it is very experimental, and I’m not sure if she went too far…reminds me a bit of Aram MP3.. :D
Kaotic feelings…
I’m not sure if you understand lyrics in Slovenian, but she sings:
“On the surface everything is calm, and inside of me is KAOS”.. :D
This line has a sense .
‘Viktorija’ – :) (I hope she nails it live)
She should, she was in Slovenia got talent and in EMA 2015 if you remember, and was good live..
‘Radnički sin’ – :)
Am enjoying this NF so far, but I have to stop now.
I like Nevena Božović – “Kruna” a lot, followed by Dženan Lončarević – “Nema suza”, very good :)
They are the faves for TA. But maybe, smth will surprise.. :)
I can’t listen tonight, I’ve decided to do one or two related work first, and then probably sleep. I’ll try to listen to them wednesday night, that should do it!
Not as good as Slovenia, Ukraine or Portugal, but easily among the best line-ups we’ve had the pleasure to listen to this year. My current Top 10:
01. Tamara Milanović
02. Majdan
03. Funked Up
04. Osvajači
05. Ivana Vladović & Wonder Strings
06. Nevena Božović
07. Ivan Kurtić
08. Lord
09. Jana
10. Ana Popović
South Slavic languages sound pleasant to my ears. I feel like understanding them when it’s only 1/3 that I can make sense of. Good luck, Srbija!
Just put in my first bet of the season: putting a flier on a Norway win in May 😏😏
Which Norwegian act do you think might win?
Unless the stage presentation is wretched, Keiino is winning. And I think its’ the first overall winner vibes I get.
Norway has good odds right now so thought I’d put a small amount right now.
*Keiino is winning MGP i meant to say at the start
You think Keiino can win ESC?? :faint:
if yes, then ESC is in huge problem I suppose.. :/
NOOOO I want Mørland. LOL
I like his song too but I think its’ evident that if the live is good, it will gobble up the televote and the modern EDM flavour will be respected by the jury.
I don’t like it much. :(
But perhaps I will change my mind when watching the live performance.
That composer of Wonder Strings i Ivana Vladović – “Moja bol” is Aleksandra Milutinovic who composed “Rijeka bez imena”, Bosnian entry in 2007! :)
Off topic: I’ve just read that Conan Osíris is going for a David Bowie in the 70s makeup style. I wonder if he he is aware of the buzz his song has created online.
Returning to Serbia…
I jut wanted to ask you one thing, I forgot to ask you, dd you like MARUV? :D
I do like the song, but her live vocals are not top notch. She has a strong stage presence and her performance reminded me of Madonna in the 80s, which is a good thing, imo.
It’s just Sashka Janx for me. Bunch of good songs, but this one is standout for me :)
And what did I tell to you, you already rejected her before we heard entries! :P
:P “Za tebe babo, za tebe baooooooo” She even replied me on my instagram account . I was so happy. I think fanbase will support her massively.
Dzenan on the other hand is to pathetic for my taste… It’s like Jamala all over again…. -.-
Hmmm.. I dunno I really like his composition, but lyrics Hmmm I dunno, I’m confused, I think he will be very good live.
My faves are Majdan and Extra Nena! :D
Yeah I know, “I’m not ESC fan”.. :D
Lyrics are pathethic and instrumentation are obvious like “Zauvjek moja” SCG 2016 :D
I love Majdan and Extra Nena as well. I love most of the songs, but only want Sashka for ESC since I can see the rave going during the last part of the song and ppl going crazy about it :D
Well, we will see… :)
And did you understand Ivan Kurtic’s lyrics the way I did? :/
What do you think about Sofija Peric? LOL :D
Not my type of song. Sorry :D I love Kurtic, and I think I did :D
I like this one too, reminds me of Ariadne from Eesti Laul – “Feel me now”! :D :P
But I doubt it will be that good live..
Is she a good live singer? Her song is very interesting.
She is last year Beovizija runner up.. :)
Thanks; I remember her now. This will be very interesting.
<3 <3 <3
Last years runner up :D And Mariah Carey type of live :D
Thanks. :)
I prefer both her voice and her singing technique to Mariah’s. The latter always begins to get on my nerves after a few seconds …
I liked that you mentioned RTS posted playlist, but i don’t like they don’t allow comments under videos, just like last year, now we can’t see reactions of fans and other ppl..
I don’t have a YT account and never read the comments because I totally detest social media. I prefer our cozy international ET community. :)
I just love her entry this year. Just love it
I will probably fall in love with it once I see it live, just like last year. It is a 7/12 based on the studio version. :)
‘Da li čuješ moj glas’ – :)
Green is the new pink. Someone forgot to send her the memo.
‘Moja bol’ – :)
All in all, this an interesting NF; the songs do not sound hollow and vapid, which is a big plus. I like several songs, but I do not have a clear favourite. Waiting for the lives. Good luck, Serbia!
Ooops, I forgot one song:
‘Budim te’ – :)
“Moja bol” is written by the same composer as “Rijeka bez imena” (Bosnia and Herzegovina 2007 – Marija Sestic) :)
I’m curious how did you like “Kruna by Nevena Bozovic from Moje 3? :D She is totally different now than in that crazy trio.. :D
Good pedigree. :) ‘Kruna’ is a decent ballad, but I much prefer ‘Viktorija’ at this point.
OK, 3 min radio versions of EMA songs are online:
I love our dated selection, but have to admit next to EMA I feel embarrassed.. :P
Don’t be, Marko. I enjoyed listening to the Serbian songs :)
:)
Is it only Raiven available online? I like it but she has to do smth memorable on stage to draw attention. Fingers crossed!
Check on that channel, majority others from ema 2019 are there..
Off-topic: I just randomly found this interview with Hatari. If Iceland should ever decide to send them to Eurovision, they’d be their biggest troll act since Silvia Night.
EMA stage, seems modern, just to suite Raiven.. :D
I haven’t listened to them all thoroughly but my favorite right now is Sashka Janx. I really like Nema suza too but it is more of a safe option I guess but a really pretty balkan ballad.
On Ukraine: I really like Maruv’s song and performance but not really on the vocals. As of right now I’m team Kazka but I’m hoping they really nail it live.
Of the countries yet to pick their entries, I have high hopes in particular regarding Germany and Greece. Hoping of course for some pleasant surprises from Ireland or Israel among others…
No Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Macedonia, Poland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria?
All those are in the “pleasant surprise” category :)
Tonight Israel decides for eurovision 2019:
Will we have the Israeli entry too tonight? Are the competing songs available?
No oxi, they will only choose representative..song in March..there is one controversial act..Shefika or smth.. :/
Thanks, Marko. It reminds me the format Azerbaijan used to have. Picking the representative out of a chaotic procedure and then the song :(
But last year Israel did that too..and won! :D
Sure. But i’m saying this regardless the results :)
This Shefika or smth is very controversial, she is Jewish woman who presents as Arabic singer..I hope that won’t provoke more problems..it is that woman with glasses..
You can read here:
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/eurovision/.premium-israelis-may-be-about-to-choose-a-pr-nightmare-to-represent-them-at-eurovision-1.6931479
Thank you.
Or Georgia and Malta this year. Since it’s how Netta got picked we always get inspiration from the winner’s selection method ;)
True.
Here is Dzenan Loncarevic from Beovizija 2019 singing in Greek, live! :D
His accent is not bad :)
OMG! I watched Shefita live!She attended a music festival 2 years ago in Bursa,Turkey.
She is quite fun!
I would love to see her 😀
I listened to the Serbian line-up yesterday and i liked it.It’s mostly pleasant mainstream pop and the well known Balkan ballads.Much better than last year.
You will wait for lives too write your faves? :)
I only listened to them once.I liked Dunja,Nevena,Sashka Janx,Tamara,Moja bol and some others i can’t remember atm.
Ok, great! :) Moja bol is the name of the song.. :)
Last year was meh but well put together imo ans had one song I adore (Umoran)
I love our NF this year :D
Some ppl think that Dženan Lončarević – “Nema suza” is similar to “Bistra voda” from Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2009..
Well, Majdan – “Budim te” is by far the most quality entry in this line up:
I wish they have chosen them internally for Tel Aviv! :(
1st semi:
1. Zašto da se ne desi – FANKD AP
2. Tugo – ALEKSANDRA SEKULIĆ
3. Voda i plamen – OSVAJAČI
4. 7 – DUNjA VUJADINOVIĆ
5. Do 100 – MR. DOO
6. Da li čuješ moj glas – SAŠKA JANKS
7. Bela – IVAN KURTIĆ
8. Aritmija – SOFIJA PERIĆ
9. Još ti čujem glas – SNEŽANA BERIĆ – EKSTRA NENA
10. Samo lagano – ELEONORA
11. Moja bol – VONDER STRINGS I IVANA VLADOVIĆ
12. Samo bez straha – NATAŠA I UNA
2nd semi:
1. Ljubimo se – SANjA RIO
2. Budim te – MAJDAN
3. Čudo – GOGA STANIĆ
4. Lutaš – ANA POPOVIĆ
5. Radnički sin – LORD
6. Kruna – NEVENA BOŽOVIĆ
7. Boje – DžIPSIKORD
8. Viktorija – JANA
9. Pogledaj u nebo – LANA I ALDO
10. Nema suza – DžENAN LONČAREVIĆ
11. Tvoje oči – TINA I LOLA AMVON
12. Reči nisu dovoljne – TAMARA MILANOVIĆ