Introducing 2014: Moldova!

Cristina Scarlat (aged 33) will represent Moldova in Copenhagen with Wild Soul. She won the Moldovan national final - and I was pleasantly surprised. I thought Boris Covali would have won, but it wasn't his year. There was some controversy surrounding Boris Covali's song choice.... anyway, the national final itself was rather weak. My favourite was "Wild Soul" but Forever by Edict was also a great song - and that would have made a great entry for Moldova.

Moldova will probably qualify in Copenhagen. I think it's a borderline qualifier, actually... The performance will need to be strong and convincing. The national final performance wasn't that strong. I'm sure we'll be seeing Moldova in the final!

Moldova: Christina Scarlet is chosen for Copenhagen!

Moments ago, Christina Scarlet won the Moldovan selection. She was my favourite and therefore I'm very happy with Moldova's choice. Boris won the televote however the jury thankfully opted for Christina instead and she was declared the winner. Justice is served! Lucia S. came third. Stay tuned for results from Norway! Enjoy the Moldovan entry here.

Moldova: "O Melodie Pentru Europa" final tonight!

Two semi finals have taken place this week where the sixteen finalists were chosen. I don't know what Moldova will opt for, and there isn't much on offer I'm afraid. These are the acts who remain in the competition:

• Cristina Scarlat – Wild Soul
• Curly - Your recovery
• Diana Staver – One and all
• Aurel Chirtoaca – Urme de iubiri
• Edict – Forever
• Lucia S - Frozen
• Mikaella – Follow your dreams
• Margarita Ciorici & Metafora – Vis
• Boris Covali – Perfect Day
• FLUX Light – Never Stop No
• Doinița Gherman – Energy
• Anna Cernicova - Dragostea divină
• Diana Brescan – Hallelujah
• Tatiana Heghea – I’m Yours
• Felicia Dunaf – The Way I Do
• Paralela 47 – Fragmente

If I had to predict a winner, I'd go for either Boris or Cristina Scarlat. I think Boris would've been much better with Flying. That song is much stronger, in my opinion... sigh.

Moldova: Here are the 24 semi-finalists!

Cristina Scarlat 

Yesterday, a total of 64 songs were performed in front of a special jury - where they selected 24 songs to progress to the semi finals. There has been some controversy in Moldova actually, as the same three songs were entered in both the Moldovan and Lithuanian selection - the songs have been withdrawn in Moldova but remais in Lithuania (although one as eliminated last night). The Lithuanian selection is so confusing, so I've not been following it.

Personally, I really like Vis. A strong ballad in Moldovan - however I've only heard a small number of the songs so far. Here are the qualifiers:

• Diana Brescan – Hallelujah
• Margarita & Metafora – Vis
• PARALELA 47 – Fragmente
• Carolina Gorun – Turn The Tide
• Lucia S – Frozen
• Curly – Your Recovery
• Ana Cernicova – Dragostea Divină
• Rodica Olișevschi – Without You
• Alina Sorochina – Ascultă-mă, Tăcere
• Diana Staver – One And All
• Vlad Ray – Freedom
• Mikaella – Follow Your Dreams
• Lana Lights – Solar Wind
• Aurel Chirtoacă – Urme De Iubiri
• EDICT – Forever
• Cristina Scarlat – Wild Soul
• Doinița Gherman – Energy
• FLUX LIGHT – Never Stop No
• Felicia Dunaf – The Way I Do
• Anna Gulko – Happy Tomorrow
• Dana Markitan – Queen Of The Dancefloor
• Tatiana Heghea – I’m Yours
• Boris Covali – Flyng
• Glam Girls – You Believed In Me