Sonya Portelli: Hello everyone, you're one of billions of people watching the 40th Anniversary edition of the WorldVision
Max Hardwell: And we're live in Rokkestaat, Ekoz, bringing you our fabulously insightful commentary into the songs of this editoin
Sonya: Yes, we're your award-winning hosts, and we hope to not let you down again!
Max: Alright, let's go in and get started. As always, numbers at the bottom. We won't repeat it because it's boring.
Sonya: You, the viewers at home, will have the important role of choosing where Electrum's votes will go! Choose wisely!
Max: Let's get started.
0. Opening
Max: In case you're wondering, you did not walk into a tribal documentary
Sonya: I have to admit, that was one of the better opening songs we've seen
Max: Good start to the competition, and I especially loved the flash mobs across the multiverse.
Sonya: TO those that don't know, that's Yohanna van Umsaak, the host and singer. Multitalented.
Max: Yes, very good, alright let's go to the first song -- she takes far too long --
1. Owner-osity
Sonya: Oh my, and we've already had gummy bears, toddlers and a Shop Owner statue.
Max: I honestly don't understand Shop Owner and his antics
Sonya: A travesty of a song. Let's move on quickly.
2. Kalosia
Sonya: Light and breezy start to the competition, but some of it was pretty abrupt.
Max: Yeah that first line.. wow!
Sonya: I like it. It strikes the balance.
Max: And for once, Kalosia isn't sitting at the end of the competition. Instead, they're on the other end.
3. Santaclausisgodistan
Max: Well at least it's not Iesusisgodistan, or Gregisnotgodistan or whatever
Sonya: Apparently everyone's name is Santa?
Max: An incredibly simplistic song, just that poop paragraph had me tearing up, that's pure genius. I like the Christmas in July idea too. Some nations have Winter in July, and it's tradition for them to hold Christmas during their winter.
Sonya: And ah, a present for the both of us! Open yours Max...
Max: Alright... and it's a gun! Aw shucks, how did he know... Open yours Sonya!
Sonya: Hmm.. yes, and wow! That's what I've desparately wanted, more coffee pods, excellent!
4. Gregoryisgodistan
Sonya: An excellent parody of the Free Republics song, it truly destroys the sanctity that is usually reserved for other nation's anthems
Max: It's the official anthem of the Free Republics, as Consul Kulseth has tried to push for, but it's symbolic enough that this actually works
Sonya: Although the music is a bit outdated, it is a true form of art and expression.
Max: We're not going into the war crisis in Hicana and Gregoryisgodistan, and how they're at war with other nations in this contest
Sonya: ...namely San Jose Guayabal and the Free Republics (as the Holy Republican Empire)...
Max: I wasn't going to mention them, but OK. Yeah. We'll just steer clear of the war, but this is a brilliant song.
5. The Sword Bloke
Sonya: What a killer tune
Max: But sadly, it regressed as we got along. Though I have to admit, it was one of their better entries
Sonya: It's not everyday that you see a deity or a head of state of a nation to perform on stage
Max: But it's par on course for this nation so... nothing special.
Sonya: Still. We'll just call it 'inventive' and move on.
6. Talvezout
Max: We've come to demand excellence from Talvezout and this time it is no different.
Sonya: Really, really spectacular song. Diverse array of languages
Max: Nothing else to say really, safe for that we love it.
Sonya: Surely a top tenner. Surely.
7. Ekoz
Max: Well one of the best staging performances we've seen
Sonya: But it's the whole package. Max, I don't think I like that weird instrument in the middle, just what on earth is that?
Max: Don't know, just what is that -- the thistle flute?
Sonya: Whatever it is, I don't like it.
Max: Steady on Sonya, I don't think it's that bad, but it just lifts everything up. It's a good mix, this song.
8. Esta Lloviendo
Max: What on earth was that!
Sonya: What a breeze of fresh air, a bit short, but this is such an interesting song!
Max: Everything just clicks, doesn't it?
Sonya: Yes it does. Good job Esta Lloviendo, as expected. And just different from their usual style.
9. Holy Republican Empire
Max: Hang on, did she just say "An Electrumite..."
Sonya: Well we are sinners, lots of people are hedonists and lots of Electrumites lead decadent lives.
Max: Well that's just the way we like it, I just hate how the Church of Iesus Christus keeps sending this rubbish to WorldVision, truly extraordinarily stuff.
Sonya: Nutters, the lot of them.
10. Dreamplanet
Sonya: That beginning just sets the tone, doesn't it?
Max: It does, and it's a much better showing for Dreamplanet. These guys have the knack for choosing good tunes
Sonya: Hm, agree. Love the water performance, maybe a bit more changing of the lights in the performance too in time with the lyrics.
Max: Yeah.
11. Polkopia
Sonya: Look, it's not as good as their recent entries, but this is still a great song, no doubt
Max: I just love how they keep thinking up of these good songs
Sonya: Hah, we should steal some of their talents then, and renaturalise them under our nation! Then we'd be the winners of WorldVision for sure!
Max: You're getting a bit too crazy Sonya
12. Kwadai
Max: What a great entry from Kwadai
Sonya: Everyone's just gone all out in 40 it seems
Max: Just some great energy between them, a good duet entry -- wish we could do something like that in the future.
Sonya: Well Max, you never know...
13. The Sarian
Max: Hmm. Rock.
Sonya: Definitely not the usual in WorldVision, but there is that element of hypnotic that lingers with this song
Max: You're reading my mind, yeah, the lights -- which some might say are a bit much, but it goes with the atmosphere too.
Sonya: Great matching.
14. Electrum
Sonya: Simply beautiful.
Max: Very dramatic, makes an impact, and I have to admit, it is a dream.
Sonya: Songs don't have to be about anything in particular, this is a story expressed through the medium of a song. It is artistic, and really I don't see why people shoudn't like this song
Max: Just look at that cute astronaut's costume she's wearing the whole way through! Who wouldn't like that?
Sonya: Hah! Yeah! It's a song that smashes expectations -- it doesn't need to talk about love or war, just a wistful adventure, and that's the way I wish songs were more like.
15. Yttribia
Max: Well I wish there was more performance
Sonya: It is a groovy song but just at the very end -- was it...
Max: A dispute with their broadcaster it seems.
Sonya: Well, that's sad, but I don't see why you would need to rewrite your lyrics
Max: The tune is still A-OK.
16. Kasanova-Koratica
Sonya: The nation that does not like the Electrum Diplomatic Offices apparently
Max: Ah! Under your desk now Sonya!
...
Sonya: Nothing happens and then "TAMPON" "HORNY" "BUTTFUCK"
Max: This song scares me to death, and seriously...
Sonya: Max, think about it, why would you *ugh* go hot for tampon, no, too disgusting, we're moving on.
17. Bloodbath Generation
Max: Just a tad bit too repetitive for me, I'm afraid
Sonya: I just love the gold people though, nice touch from Bloodbath Generation
Max: Well... I just don't like the fact that they're somewhat calling the drag queens a 'freak of nature', I know that's the point of the song, to highlight everyone is one, but still
Sonya: I'm alright with it, so I disagree.
18. Lons
Max: The song just drags you in, doesn't it?
Sonya: That tune is to die for -- wow!
Max: Just classy mythology mixed in too, it's a strange song in that regard, but I like it.
19. Ecrotia
20. Aloquirbe
Sonya: Some of the lyrics were disjointed, and I just didn't get them
Max: You see, when she said box, I thought they meant as in--
Sonya: Not too bad of a song, but yeah, it's just so weird. You've got the children, and you've got just too many people. Very busy.
Max: Almost like a market stall
21. Britonisea
Max: More children eh? A running theme I suppose
Sonya: How many drummers are there on stage? Hundreds apparently?
Max: Yes sorry, just doesn't pique enough interest from me
Sonya: A bit harsh, but they should have probably run with a different theme
Max: In case you're wondering, you did not walk into a tribal documentary
Sonya: I have to admit, that was one of the better opening songs we've seen
Max: Good start to the competition, and I especially loved the flash mobs across the multiverse.
Sonya: TO those that don't know, that's Yohanna van Umsaak, the host and singer. Multitalented.
Max: Yes, very good, alright let's go to the first song -- she takes far too long --
1. Owner-osity
Sonya: Oh my, and we've already had gummy bears, toddlers and a Shop Owner statue.
Max: I honestly don't understand Shop Owner and his antics
Sonya: A travesty of a song. Let's move on quickly.
2. Kalosia
Sonya: Light and breezy start to the competition, but some of it was pretty abrupt.
Max: Yeah that first line.. wow!
Sonya: I like it. It strikes the balance.
Max: And for once, Kalosia isn't sitting at the end of the competition. Instead, they're on the other end.
3. Santaclausisgodistan
Max: Well at least it's not Iesusisgodistan, or Gregisnotgodistan or whatever
Sonya: Apparently everyone's name is Santa?
Max: An incredibly simplistic song, just that poop paragraph had me tearing up, that's pure genius. I like the Christmas in July idea too. Some nations have Winter in July, and it's tradition for them to hold Christmas during their winter.
Sonya: And ah, a present for the both of us! Open yours Max...
Max: Alright... and it's a gun! Aw shucks, how did he know... Open yours Sonya!
Sonya: Hmm.. yes, and wow! That's what I've desparately wanted, more coffee pods, excellent!
4. Gregoryisgodistan
Sonya: An excellent parody of the Free Republics song, it truly destroys the sanctity that is usually reserved for other nation's anthems
Max: It's the official anthem of the Free Republics, as Consul Kulseth has tried to push for, but it's symbolic enough that this actually works
Sonya: Although the music is a bit outdated, it is a true form of art and expression.
Max: We're not going into the war crisis in Hicana and Gregoryisgodistan, and how they're at war with other nations in this contest
Sonya: ...namely San Jose Guayabal and the Free Republics (as the Holy Republican Empire)...
Max: I wasn't going to mention them, but OK. Yeah. We'll just steer clear of the war, but this is a brilliant song.
5. The Sword Bloke
Sonya: What a killer tune
Max: But sadly, it regressed as we got along. Though I have to admit, it was one of their better entries
Sonya: It's not everyday that you see a deity or a head of state of a nation to perform on stage
Max: But it's par on course for this nation so... nothing special.
Sonya: Still. We'll just call it 'inventive' and move on.
6. Talvezout
Max: We've come to demand excellence from Talvezout and this time it is no different.
Sonya: Really, really spectacular song. Diverse array of languages
Max: Nothing else to say really, safe for that we love it.
Sonya: Surely a top tenner. Surely.
7. Ekoz
Max: Well one of the best staging performances we've seen
Sonya: But it's the whole package. Max, I don't think I like that weird instrument in the middle, just what on earth is that?
Max: Don't know, just what is that -- the thistle flute?
Sonya: Whatever it is, I don't like it.
Max: Steady on Sonya, I don't think it's that bad, but it just lifts everything up. It's a good mix, this song.
8. Esta Lloviendo
Max: What on earth was that!
Sonya: What a breeze of fresh air, a bit short, but this is such an interesting song!
Max: Everything just clicks, doesn't it?
Sonya: Yes it does. Good job Esta Lloviendo, as expected. And just different from their usual style.
9. Holy Republican Empire
Max: Hang on, did she just say "An Electrumite..."
Sonya: Well we are sinners, lots of people are hedonists and lots of Electrumites lead decadent lives.
Max: Well that's just the way we like it, I just hate how the Church of Iesus Christus keeps sending this rubbish to WorldVision, truly extraordinarily stuff.
Sonya: Nutters, the lot of them.
10. Dreamplanet
Sonya: That beginning just sets the tone, doesn't it?
Max: It does, and it's a much better showing for Dreamplanet. These guys have the knack for choosing good tunes
Sonya: Hm, agree. Love the water performance, maybe a bit more changing of the lights in the performance too in time with the lyrics.
Max: Yeah.
11. Polkopia
Sonya: Look, it's not as good as their recent entries, but this is still a great song, no doubt
Max: I just love how they keep thinking up of these good songs
Sonya: Hah, we should steal some of their talents then, and renaturalise them under our nation! Then we'd be the winners of WorldVision for sure!
Max: You're getting a bit too crazy Sonya
12. Kwadai
Max: What a great entry from Kwadai
Sonya: Everyone's just gone all out in 40 it seems
Max: Just some great energy between them, a good duet entry -- wish we could do something like that in the future.
Sonya: Well Max, you never know...
13. The Sarian
Max: Hmm. Rock.
Sonya: Definitely not the usual in WorldVision, but there is that element of hypnotic that lingers with this song
Max: You're reading my mind, yeah, the lights -- which some might say are a bit much, but it goes with the atmosphere too.
Sonya: Great matching.
14. Electrum
Sonya: Simply beautiful.
Max: Very dramatic, makes an impact, and I have to admit, it is a dream.
Sonya: Songs don't have to be about anything in particular, this is a story expressed through the medium of a song. It is artistic, and really I don't see why people shoudn't like this song
Max: Just look at that cute astronaut's costume she's wearing the whole way through! Who wouldn't like that?
Sonya: Hah! Yeah! It's a song that smashes expectations -- it doesn't need to talk about love or war, just a wistful adventure, and that's the way I wish songs were more like.
15. Yttribia
Max: Well I wish there was more performance
Sonya: It is a groovy song but just at the very end -- was it...
Max: A dispute with their broadcaster it seems.
Sonya: Well, that's sad, but I don't see why you would need to rewrite your lyrics
Max: The tune is still A-OK.
16. Kasanova-Koratica
Sonya: The nation that does not like the Electrum Diplomatic Offices apparently
Max: Ah! Under your desk now Sonya!
...
Sonya: Nothing happens and then "TAMPON" "HORNY" "BUTTFUCK"
Max: This song scares me to death, and seriously...
Sonya: Max, think about it, why would you *ugh* go hot for tampon, no, too disgusting, we're moving on.
17. Bloodbath Generation
Max: Just a tad bit too repetitive for me, I'm afraid
Sonya: I just love the gold people though, nice touch from Bloodbath Generation
Max: Well... I just don't like the fact that they're somewhat calling the drag queens a 'freak of nature', I know that's the point of the song, to highlight everyone is one, but still
Sonya: I'm alright with it, so I disagree.
18. Lons
Max: The song just drags you in, doesn't it?
Sonya: That tune is to die for -- wow!
Max: Just classy mythology mixed in too, it's a strange song in that regard, but I like it.
19. Ecrotia
20. Aloquirbe
Sonya: Some of the lyrics were disjointed, and I just didn't get them
Max: You see, when she said box, I thought they meant as in--
Sonya: Not too bad of a song, but yeah, it's just so weird. You've got the children, and you've got just too many people. Very busy.
Max: Almost like a market stall
21. Britonisea
Max: More children eh? A running theme I suppose
Sonya: How many drummers are there on stage? Hundreds apparently?
Max: Yes sorry, just doesn't pique enough interest from me
Sonya: A bit harsh, but they should have probably run with a different theme