Oh my, I still barely can't watch that little cute larvae without crying. An adoring little fragile creature, traveling through different European locations. When it's laying down to sleep in the truck it's particularly adorable. And then transforming to an astonishing butterfly and the choir comes in and all that symbolism, a strong message of unity and equality (even more important today, five years later)... This is a masterpiece! Worth every öre of the license fee! :-)
The Swedes really got it... They know how to stage a great show. They know how to make great live television. And above all - they know how to produce captivating music... Denmark too, a great show... But still - SVT did a tick better...
They have years of experience in live tv and song competitions with their Eurovision Selection, the Melodifestivalen contest, which is by now, a national treasure. The Swedes take Eurovision very seriously it seems. I love it. They deliver, every year.
Interesting that you call it low-budget when the total cost for kyiv was €37m and Malmö had a total cost of €19.9m (or almost half the cost). I think it shows it's not about how much money you spend, but rather how you spend it
While Sweden, Germany and Norway captured what Eurovision should be all about, to celebrate Europe and our music, in their shows in 2013, 2011 and 2010, Azerbaijan choose to say it was all about them and azeri culture in Baku 2012. Oslo 2010, Düsseldorf 2011 and Malmö 2013 have been the best Eurovision-shows so far and I can proudly say that they are all my neigbouring countries :) What a good job - greetings from Denmark :)
well, maybe they did that because Azerbaijan it´s an unknown country, for the most of the europeans, and they tried to bring tourism with that, they are building a lot of beautiful buildings as baku christal hall. It's only my point of view, i am waiting what Copenhagen will do. Kisses from Spain
Denmark in 2014: Good representation of both Denmark and Europe- Especially in the Postcards! Austria in 2015: A mess. Poor hosting, overrun with technical glitches but good postcards Sweden in 2016: Fantastic hosting and postcards, giving each country its own identity. Ukraine in 2017: Crap hosting, boring postcards, too many Eurovision-related promotions that broke up the show, and a main theme that was completely undermined. Portugal in 2018: Arrogant postcards that were more about Portugal than the artists, hosts that stumbled over their script and unfunny comedy, but incredible graphics!
We are all ONE EUROPE!....There is fight in every family but we should stop fighting as soon as possible....So, Ukraine and Russia, it's enough now....stop and be again a family...please.!!!!...:-)
1. You had terrible hosts 2. Some people were evicted from their homes, for the sole purpose of Baku wanting a big arena to show off 3. Your interval acts - a medley of eurovision winners + a tacky cover of Abba's waterloo .. ? Because that was so creative. I did like the way the arena was lit up with the entry's flag before every act though, but best Eurovision Song Contest hosting of all time? - Hell no,
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RIP Avicii. Very sad.
This is a masterpiece! Rest in peace, Avicii ❤️
Tim Bergling alongside Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. Gives some perspective on the talent Avicii
Oh my, I still barely can't watch that little cute larvae without crying. An adoring little fragile creature, traveling through different European locations. When it's laying down to sleep in the truck it's particularly adorable. And then transforming to an astonishing butterfly and the choir comes in and all that symbolism, a strong message of unity and equality (even more important today, five years later)... This is a masterpiece! Worth every öre of the license fee! :-)
I sill get goosebumps, so cute caterpillar! And RIP Avicii :'(
#RIPAVICII 💔
Goosebumps by this opening, it's so magic
The little caterpillar is so cute
I think the same. super cute
AMAIZING I LOVE SWEDEN THE BEST SHOW AND EMOTIONANTLY
My home town Malmoe. Best eurovision intro ever. And on top Petra Mede
The slogan for Eurovision 2013 in sweden is so beautiful!
It really captures what Eurovision is about!
(btw i love that butterly so qt ;_;)
Most beautiful intro ever!!!
who's here after Loreen's second win?
Congrats to Loreen and R.I.P to Avicii
The Swedes really got it... They know how to stage a great show. They know how to make great live television. And above all - they know how to produce captivating music... Denmark too, a great show... But still - SVT did a tick better...
They have years of experience in live tv and song competitions with their Eurovision Selection, the Melodifestivalen contest, which is by now, a national treasure. The Swedes take Eurovision very seriously it seems. I love it. They deliver, every year.
they might win with Loreen again this year, and I won't even be mad, because their opening ceremonies are so good
That choir gave me the chills :D Awesome! :D
Thanks :) it was an honor and a great experience to sing that night with the choir.
Wow! The magic of the 90's intros, is back and surpassed. Let's see what the Danes can bring us this May..
It is gonna be Sweden again in 2016 in Friends Arena
can't agree more we have preeeeeeetty good chances of winning this year
SqueroGamer Or maybe in Malmö again
i dont think so next time is Stockholm
i live in sweden,Stockholm
aaah fun
Fantastic.
Much better than the low-budget eurovision 2017 in kiev...
Interesting that you call it low-budget when the total cost for kyiv was €37m and Malmö had a total cost of €19.9m (or almost half the cost).
I think it shows it's not about how much money you spend, but rather how you spend it
Sweden *.* SUPER OPENING ..!
aww.. cute larvae.
another reason why sweden is one of the best countries! *-*
i'm not swedish if someone expects that (;
you mean swedistan
Filip Andersson folkförrädare
Building bridges? Why Austria don't build a Bridge like that?
3:08 when in malmo what is the most famous sporting export that comes to mind
eurovision 2011 was better in my opinion, the stadium this year was too small but the animations were the best!
thats good because i am swedish
Cute story about the worm
7:26 Azerbaijan best ever
Jjj
This gives me goosebumps every time.
While Sweden, Germany and Norway captured what Eurovision should be all about, to celebrate Europe and our music, in their shows in 2013, 2011 and 2010, Azerbaijan choose to say it was all about them and azeri culture in Baku 2012.
Oslo 2010, Düsseldorf 2011 and Malmö 2013 have been the best Eurovision-shows so far and I can proudly say that they are all my neigbouring countries :)
What a good job - greetings from Denmark :)
well, maybe they did that because Azerbaijan it´s an unknown country, for the most of the europeans, and they tried to bring tourism with that, they are building a lot of beautiful buildings as baku christal hall. It's only my point of view, i am waiting what Copenhagen will do. Kisses from Spain
caballerias As the host nation you can easily show the culture of your country without creating a propaganda show which Azerbaijan did..
Denmark in 2014: Good representation of both Denmark and Europe- Especially in the Postcards!
Austria in 2015: A mess. Poor hosting, overrun with technical glitches but good postcards
Sweden in 2016: Fantastic hosting and postcards, giving each country its own identity.
Ukraine in 2017: Crap hosting, boring postcards, too many Eurovision-related promotions that broke up the show, and a main theme that was completely undermined.
Portugal in 2018: Arrogant postcards that were more about Portugal than the artists, hosts that stumbled over their script and unfunny comedy, but incredible graphics!
Eurovision 2009 in Moscow, Russia was the best show ever in history.
OMG cutest intro ever ^^
Best Eurovision show ever
We are all ONE EUROPE!....There is fight in every family but we should stop fighting as soon as possible....So, Ukraine and Russia, it's enough now....stop and be again a family...please.!!!!...:-)
I agree with your message (from 7 years ago) full-heartedly, just… 😅😅 this aged well… 7 years later and it’s almost just as bad again😢
I find it funny that 2000 and 2013 when Sweden was hosting Eurovision Denmark won both times.
Peter Schön and maybe it will happen again!
And Ukraine won in 2016 :D
Best opening ever:)!!!
RIP Avicii.Love from Greece.
2:33 is when the actual song starts.
Goosebumps!
Undra hur många miljoner Zlatan fick för att säga den meningen... lol
Loved the whole intro this year.Just wished UK had better placing
oz aramizdi azerbaycandaki qeder gozel olmayib:P
Splendid)
from Baku to Malmö❤
Avicii❤❤❤
It was last eurovision before 2014 before ukraine and other events. Last peace eurovision
A Z E R B A I J A N
eurovision 2012 the best eurovision song contest,,,,,,the biggest showwwwww
are u from Azerbaijan?...
yes
aha... ok
1. You had terrible hosts
2. Some people were evicted from their homes, for the sole purpose of Baku wanting a big arena to show off
3. Your interval acts - a medley of eurovision winners + a tacky cover of Abba's waterloo .. ? Because that was so creative.
I did like the way the arena was lit up with the entry's flag before every act though, but best Eurovision Song Contest hosting of all time? - Hell no,
love it!!
The butterfly is from Azerbaijan, but used by Sweden.
Zion del Rosario Why is the butterfly from azerbajdzjan ?
Zion del Rosario butterflies live in almost every country...
Azerbaijan had a fire symbol for Eurovision, it looked like a flower or a star on fire, not a butterfly
I wish that the flags of all 39 countries were there that night on the stage :/
Det stavas väl "ceremony" ? ;)
beatiful but Azerbaijan the best ever
Bra observation! Är rättat!
Underbar presentationen, they really made it.
7:10 HUNGARY!!!
Love this ! / im from sweden
This was ruined for me by 3:08. Why does it have to be football with everything!
Ən gözəl eurovision yarışması Azərbaycanda oldu. The best eurovision is Azerbaijan. Land of fire. Eurovision 2012