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Live: Sixth semi final in Malta
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The line-up
Composer/lyricist in brackets.
- Ruth Portelli - Three little words
(Philip Vella/Gerard James Borg) - Roger Tirazona - Silver rain
(Paul Abela/Joe Julian Farrugia) - Jessica Muscat - Fake
(Philip Vella/Gerard James Borg) - Silver Clash - Broken
(Robert Parde) - Lawrence Gray - Stories
(Ray Agius/Godwin Sant) - Dorothy Bezzina - Moments
(Chan Vella/Alexia Schembri)
Your opinion
You can vote for your favourite song out fo the first five semi finals below. After the last song was performed tonight, another poll will be launched for the sixth semi final.
- 1st semi final poll here.
- 2nd semi final poll here.
- 3rd semi final poll here.
- 4th semi final poll here.
- 5th semi final poll here.
LIVE
The performances are starting!
1. Ruth Portelli - Three little words
Ruth Portelli competed in the Maltese semi final last year with two songs but did not make it past the semi finals. Tonight, she performs a song by the familiar team of Philip Vella and Gerard James Borg, who already wrote the Maltese entries in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007 and 2008.
Now what could those "three little words" mentioned in the title be? Have a guess, it's not too hard! Ruth Portelli performs a gentle ballad that creates a musical atmosphere on stage. The melody is not too memorable and the vocals are rather shaky, which should not make this effort a favourite to qualify. Ruth herself seems a bit uncomfortable on stage.
2. Roger Tirazona - Silver rain
Roger Tirazona competed three times as a soloistso far and another three times as part of Trilogy. The band achieved their best result in 2007 with Starlight when they came second behind Olivia Lewis.
While it is raining gold in Switzerland, Silver rain is a motto in Malta tonight. The song itself is a rather simple ballad which gains most of its dramatic atmosphere from the over-the-top (but flawless) vocal performance and stage performance.
3. Jessica Muscat - Fake
Jessica Muscat already compete in the semi finals in 2008 and 2009 but never qualified for the final. She tries to be third time lucky with the first up-tempo song of the night. Fake is a classic pop/dance song with some customary sound effects but a rather catchy melody. The song obviously suffers from the low sound quality of the broadcast but could be more impressive in a high-quality studio version despite its simple structure. The singer delivers a confident performance although her facial expressions look slightly worried at some points.
4. Silver Clash - Broken
SilverClash try to follow in the footsteps of Bobbysocks, the only female duo to win the Eurovision Song Contest to date. Both ladies seem very nervous and the whole performance therefore suffers from the lack of exerience compared to the previous three acts. The song, which has a rather monotonous melody, could be classified classic girl group pop, a genre that has never done very well in the Eurovision Song Contest.
5. Lawrence Gray - Stories
Lawrence Gray has already taken part six times, the last time in 2004. Half of his previous participations resulted in a
We are in for another ballad. While the song itself is not overly outstanding compared to the other ballads in the running this year (it could well fit in the Disney films The hunchback of Notre Dame), it might well gain popularity thanks to the operatic/musical-like vocals, which are flawlessly performed by the singer. The number of operatic entries in national finals has increased all over Europe in recent years, although those eventually selected for Eurovision have only received medium results.
6. Dorothy Bezzina - Moments
This is the second time that Dorothy Bezzina competes for the second time. Last year, she finished 16th with Promises, performed as a duet with Vittorio.
We stay in the musical theatre. The song is not too different from the previous one, although the vocal performance is more in the pop genre. Dorothy delivers a confident performance with strong vocals. Although it is generally among the stronger efforts this year, it might need some more work to win the hearts of the jury members and the televoters in the Eurovision Song Contest.
This concludes tonight's performances. As always, the televoting will be open until this Saturday, 16:30 CET. The 20 qualifiers will be announced next Wednesday.
- You can now vote for your favourite in the sixth semi final here.
Related polls
- Malta decided: How much do you like My dream?
- esctoday.com National Final Awards 2010: Best SONG not to qualify in MALTA?
- esctoday.com National Final Awards 2010: Best PERFORMANCE not to qualify in MALTA?
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Who has the biggest chance to win in Malta, didn't listen/ watch any of semifinals so I don't know. Thanks!
dear just me
sorry!! and sry lawrence 
.but many are saying he is old and infact he is not. even younger than i thought.
i have my top 2 songs
my dream thea garett
here i am raquela
only these two songs may save our blushes this year.
just like last year iam sure lawrence gray will win!! pity that after an absence of six years he came back with this most boring, old fashioned and out dated song. he might have a god voice but just like chiara last year, a good voice is not enough!!!
my dream is the best tis year....
The only song which really stood out and could do well at Eurovision is Lawrence Gray's "Stories". It could be Malta's chance to place again in the first 3 places!! I hope that for a change, this year Malta makes the right choice and sends the song which can bring us the best result!!
@ marcella
Lawrence Gray is not 38. He is only 34 years old.
Good luck Malta 
Although none of the songs in the semis have really stood out for me, last year they turned What if we from an alright song into a pretty awesome one, so i'm confident they'll send something good
they r all ok except the joke entry i really dislike them!!! good luck malta!
it has 2 be dorothy, lawrence or claudia.. but none of the songs will win in Oslo 
@ steve stevenson
Norway is not included to vote for in the 2008 selection on that page you're linking to!
Okay, I want Dorothy Bezzina to win, but I'm not all too bothered now 
She can hold a note, and the song isn't all too bad
1. Samsara
2. Grave Dancers
3. My Dream
Raquela
Claire Galea
Thea Garrett
Eleanor Cassar
Roger Tirazona
Jessica Muscat
I've got Thea in the lead, followed by Raquela...
For the obvious Maltese favourites - Claudia Faniello and Lawrence Gray -: good performances, but disappointing songs...
I discovered Lawrence Gray a few days ago from You Tube. This fine young man is extremely talented and has a very impressive voice. His singing has class and is effortless.
I like his song "Stories". His vocals are perfect but I believe that there is room for improvement in the song. It is the best song in the Maltese Eurosong, however, but I feel it can be even better.
I hope this truly exceptional artist will be discovered soon and will enjoy international success as he deserves!
And I really need edit option
Why does ubb-codes don't work?
I (tried to) quote Shevek - unsuccesfully, as you can see
he could always go for a variation on 'What if we?' - 'What if I(am the only one who can sing properly without tearing myself apart in the process)?'
I am afraid no Valetta 2011.....
she could always go for a variation on 'What if we?' - 'What if I(am the only one who can sing properly without tearing myself apart in the process)?'
Thanks, Shevek, you have made my day!
as they may be for some, obviously.
I tend to like some of the ballads that Malta sends, as cheesy as they me be for some. I cannot make my mind about this year's crop, because the sound quality of this songs is below average. Nevertheless, I am not very optimistic about Malta 2010, the really good singers have either mediocre songs or (and) act like they're about to undergo a major nervous breakdown. :'( Perhaps Markeli Kajo !! is right when she suggested that Chiara might return... she could always go for a variation on 'What if we?' - 'What if I(am the only one who can sing properly without tearing myself apart in the process)?'
This was by far the most terrible (part of) selection I have seen this year o_o
Not a single listenable song, at least for me
I haven't liked one song... Is it time for Chiara to return !?
But really, it is a same that song of these can actually sing, and they are stuck with the crappy songs Malta always produces in these shows. I really do think Malta just needs to get one really good song internally, instead of having 50 odd meh songs... I possibly can't remember anyone to pick as my favourite as they all were so boring and bland...
I just heard the songs. Lawrence Gray is the best by far. Excelent vocals. Good song. Should win easily and get himself a ticket to Oslo.
Lawrence Gray's song simply blew me away!!! I think it is superb!!! It is by far the best song this year. It brings out the full potential and beauty of Lawrence's voice. Well done Lawrence!!
I think the best song for this year is My Dream of Thea Garrett. In the past we did good in Eurovision with ballad songs so yes this is the best song to compete with. www.theagarrett.com
I do not like joke entries in Eurovision, so I hope Lawrence Gray wont win the Maltese festival.
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