2024-04-20T11:49:56Z https://frugalnomads.ning.com/video/video/listTagged?tag=music+and+travel&rss=yes&xn_auth=no tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2012-06-04:3169359:Video:400556 2012-06-04T01:44:38.667Z David Paul Appell https://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/DavidPaulAppell

<a href="https://frugalnomads.ning.com/video/eurovision-finalist-2012-anggun-echo-you-and-i-france"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/58909305?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Oh, la la, if you’re into beefcake, this was the act for you. Chippendales meet the Olympics to a disco beat. As the exotically Asiatic-looking chanteuse had at a nice upbeat tune in French. she was surrounded by five highly fit, shirtless gents leaping around in all manner of gymnastics. I did kinda like this one, but still was somehow doubtful about its…

<a href="https://frugalnomads.ning.com/video/eurovision-finalist-2012-anggun-echo-you-and-i-france"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/58909305?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Oh, la la, if you’re into beefcake, this was the act for you. Chippendales meet the Olympics to a disco beat. As the exotically Asiatic-looking chanteuse had at a nice upbeat tune in French. she was surrounded by five highly fit, shirtless gents leaping around in all manner of gymnastics. I did kinda like this one, but still was somehow doubtful about its prospects.<br /> <br /> Read my complete review of the May 26 finals and all the finalists: <a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-review-of-eurovision-2012-and-winner">http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-review-of-eurovision-2012-and-winner</a> tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2012-06-04:3169359:Video:400553 2012-06-04T01:39:35.237Z David Paul Appell https://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/DavidPaulAppell

<a href="https://frugalnomads.ning.com/video/eurovision-2012-finalist-jedward-waterline-ireland"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/58909266?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Mother Mary, but the Oud Sod sure has changed. This pair of androgynous blond twinks with poofed-up hairdos came across like something out of Dune or The Fifth Element. A catchy enough popster, but I found all that silly jumping about just a little too distracting.<br></br> <br></br> Read my complete review of the May 26 finals and all the finalists:…

<a href="https://frugalnomads.ning.com/video/eurovision-2012-finalist-jedward-waterline-ireland"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/58909266?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Mother Mary, but the Oud Sod sure has changed. This pair of androgynous blond twinks with poofed-up hairdos came across like something out of Dune or The Fifth Element. A catchy enough popster, but I found all that silly jumping about just a little too distracting.<br /> <br /> Read my complete review of the May 26 finals and all the finalists: <a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-review-of-eurovision-2012-and-winner">http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-review-of-eurovision-2012-and-winner</a> tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2012-06-04:3169359:Video:400545 2012-06-04T01:28:54.985Z David Paul Appell https://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/DavidPaulAppell

<a href="https://frugalnomads.ning.com/video/eurovision-2012-finalist-kurt-calleja-this-is-the-night-malta"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/58909247?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Of the finals' dance-track style entries, this might’ve been my favorite. It boasts a pretty irrestistible hook – and another girl drummer who can really kick butt.<br></br> <br></br> Read my full review of the May 26 finals and all the finalists:…

<a href="https://frugalnomads.ning.com/video/eurovision-2012-finalist-kurt-calleja-this-is-the-night-malta"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/58909247?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Of the finals' dance-track style entries, this might’ve been my favorite. It boasts a pretty irrestistible hook – and another girl drummer who can really kick butt.<br /> <br /> Read my full review of the May 26 finals and all the finalists: <a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-review-of-eurovision-2012-and-winner">http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-review-of-eurovision-2012-and-winner</a> tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2012-06-04:3169359:Video:400461 2012-06-04T01:22:56.749Z David Paul Appell https://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/DavidPaulAppell

<a href="https://frugalnomads.ning.com/video/ott-lepland-kuula-estonia-2012-eurovision-song-contest-official"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/58909260?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Very simple, straightforward, and unflashy – a boyishly goodlooking young dude in a t-shirt and black vest backed by a single female vocalist, singing a kinda catchy, melodious ballad in Estonian that I found the most appealing and memorable of the evening. Honestly, this would’ve gotten my vote for winner, but few others voted for it except a…

<a href="https://frugalnomads.ning.com/video/ott-lepland-kuula-estonia-2012-eurovision-song-contest-official"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/58909260?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Very simple, straightforward, and unflashy – a boyishly goodlooking young dude in a t-shirt and black vest backed by a single female vocalist, singing a kinda catchy, melodious ballad in Estonian that I found the most appealing and memorable of the evening. Honestly, this would’ve gotten my vote for winner, but few others voted for it except a handful from from Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Lithuania - so what do I know?<br /> <br /> Read my complete review of the May 26 finals and all the finalists: <a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-review-of-eurovision-2012-and-winner">http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-review-of-eurovision-2012-and-winner</a> tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2012-05-28:3169359:Video:399409 2012-05-28T19:17:43.226Z David Paul Appell https://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/DavidPaulAppell

<a href="https://frugalnomads.ning.com/video/eurovision-2012-finalist-engelbert-humperdinck-love-will-set-you"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/58909242?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>The by now rather ghastly looking 76-year-old affectionately dubbed “The Hump” by the Brits kicked things off with a draggy, morose, minor-key bit of business, and even went off-key once or twice. Bloody hell, what were they thinking? This was definitely after the lovin' (and viewers agreed, with zero or possibly single-digit points, as I…

<a href="https://frugalnomads.ning.com/video/eurovision-2012-finalist-engelbert-humperdinck-love-will-set-you"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/58909242?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />The by now rather ghastly looking 76-year-old affectionately dubbed “The Hump” by the Brits kicked things off with a draggy, morose, minor-key bit of business, and even went off-key once or twice. Bloody hell, what were they thinking? This was definitely after the lovin' (and viewers agreed, with zero or possibly single-digit points, as I recall).<br /> <br /> Read my full review of the May 26 finals and all the finalists: <a href="http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-review-of-eurovision-2012-and-winner">http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-review-of-eurovision-2012-and-winner</a>