Romania: "Miracle" video-clip released!

The official video-clip of "Miracle" has been released. Paula and Ovi are among the favourites to win in Copenhagen and the Romanian stage presentation has cost approximately 300.000 Euros, so the Romanians are in it to win it. You can watch the video-clip here!

Introducing 2014: Romania!

Paula Seling & Ovi won the Romanian national final on 1st March. The courageous duo are returning in hope to bring the Eurovision trophy to Romania, after they placed a very respectable 3rd place in 2010... Miracle is one of my favourite entries this year. The duo recently performed a traditional version of the song - and it was amazing! Meanwhile, they also performed an acoustic version. #WOW.

The Romanian selection consisted of many great songs. Vaida won the televote with One more time. My favourite was Renee Santana feat. Mike Diamondz with Letting Go. Ştefan Stan feat. TeddyK would have also been worthy Romanian representatives with Breath. But it wasn't meant to be, as Paula and Ovi were unstoppable! Will they be victorious? I doubt it, however I do think they'll make the top-ten. The performance in the Romanian selection wasn't great. But Paula's vocals are amazing! That high note is just flawless!

Romania: Paula and Ovi to Copenhagen!

No surprises here! Paula and Ovi have just won the Romanian selection and therefore will represent Romania! A very nice song - although their 2010 entry was much stronger. Vaida, who had a very boring song, won the televote although the jury awarded Paula and Ovi their full points.

Renee's vocals were very weak indeed, which is a shame as I adored the song. Hey ho!

Romania: Representative to be chosen tonight!

The Romanian national final will take place tonight, live from Brasov, and twelve acts will participate. The clear favourites are obviously Paula and Ovi - and I wouldn't mind them winning. Although I would like to see Renee Santana feat. Mike Diamondz win. They're great!

I'd also be satisfied with Ştefan Stan feat TeddyK! Ştefan won the Romanian version of The Voice, so I'm sure he has a lot of supporters. Anca's song also seems very popular although I don't get the fuss.. it's nice but pretty dull. I'll update y'all with the results and my opinions later, so stay tuned! These next couple of weeks will be very busy so I thank you all for following my blog.

1. Paula Seling & Ovi – Miracle
2. Bere Gratis – Despre Mine Si Ea
3. The dAdA – Unpredictable
4. The Zuralia Orchestra – You Know
5. Vizi Imre – Kind of Girl
6. Anca Florescu – Hearts Collide
7. Silvia Dumitrescu – Fiorul Iubirii
8. Renee Santana feat. Mike Diamondz – Letting Go
9. Ştefan Stan feat Teddy K – Breathe
10. Naomy – Daca Tu Iubesti
11. Vaida – One More Time
12. Şăl – Hardjock

Good luck Romania!

Romania: Selecţia Naţională finalists revealed!

Renée Santana is back! 

The lucky 12 acts, that will compete in Selecţia Naţională, have been revealed. And there are some famular names in the mix too - including Paula and Ovi, Ştefan Stan with Teddy K, Renée Santana and Anca Florescu. It's a pretty strong line-up.

These are the Romanian finalists:

• Ştefan Stan feat. Teddy K – Breathe
• Naomy - Daca tu iubeşti
• Bere Gratis - Despre mine şi ea
• Silvia Dumitrescu - Fiorul iubirii
• Marcel Crăciunescu - Hardjock
• Anca Florescu – Hearts Collide
• Vizi Imre – Kind of Girl
• Renée Santana & Mike Diamondz – Letting Go
• Paula & Ovi – Miracle
• Mirela Vaida Boureanu – One More Time
• The dAdA – Unpredictable
• The Zuralia Orchestra – You Know

Romania will pick their entry on 1st March. The live version of Paula and Ovi's song can be heard here.

Romania: 159 songs submitted!

The Romanian broadcaster has received a total of 159 songs - however nice songs were invalid and therefore 150 songs remain in the selection. A jury will decide which 12 songs will make the grand final, which is going to be held on 1st March.

The lucky acts will be presented at the end of the week. I wonder if Alexandra Stan submitted a song?

Romania: Official version of "Miracle" released!

The official version of "Miracle" has been released today! It's fantastic, very mainstream, but fantastic nevertheless. I'm very excited about this.

This song sounds like it could have been composed by Swedish House Mafia or Avicii. I do love it - and I especially love Paula's 18-second high note... that's just fantastic. "Miracle" has the potential to do very well in Euroviison, if Romania selects it. The Romanian national final will take place on 1st March and several artists have already announced their interest in competing, such as Ştefan Stan and Krystal Mills with Mircea. Listen here.

Romania: Demo version of "Miracle" leaked!

A demo version of "Miracle" has leaked online this morning, the song Paula and Ovi are hoping to represent Romania with. Ovi has been quick to respond and has said that this isn't the official version, and that the official version will be released very soon...

Someone called "Older Tom" uploaded it to YouTube, and Ovi asked him to take the video down due to violation rules although "Older Tom" simply ignored this request and instead deleted his comment!!! I hope TVR won't penalise them because of the leak... Listen here.

Romania: National final on 1st March!

A few acts have already announced their interest in representing Romania - such as Paula & Ovi, Krystal Mills & Mircea Cioclei and Ştefan Stan. I have also heard a sneaky rumour that Alexandra Stan is also interested in competing...

It has now been confirmed that Romania will select their entrant through a national final on 1st March. Interested participants have until 14th February to register, then after a professional jury will listen to all the songs - the final 12 acts will be revealed on 20th February. This blogger hopes to see Electric Fence give it another go! :-)