The second semi-final of the pre-selection begins in Portugal, where 8 contenders struggle to be in the final of their country, and To be able to represent Portugal in Rotterdam.
1- DUBIO Feat +351 – “Cegueira”
Being a favorite in this semifinal for many people, it stays half-throated, good staging (all dressed in the color of the skin and made up with a black mask) and correct voice but with nothing more remarkable. I personally didn’t notice you connecting with the audience.
2 – LUIZ CARACOL E GUS LIBERDADE - “Dói-me o país”
Classic style duo with guitars and piano in hand that sings a sweet bossanova that transports you to Brazil, beautiful, their voice accompanies.
3- CUBISMO ENVIESADO – “Judas”
An Attempt to be modern, but passing by, a pity that the only thing that shone was his wardrobe, since his voice was not very accurate
4 – DIZ SÓ – “Kady”
The performance, personally, most remarkable in this semifinal, good image, good scenery and good voice for a song mix of r'n'b and bossanova without pretensions, a classic from Portugal that could rise with the prize to represent his country.
5 – ELISA RODRIGUES – “Nao voltes mais”
Song with African rhythms, correct performance, but it lacks something to get it hooked, maybe the singer’s laps around the stage don’t help you focus too much on the song.
6 – CLÁUDIO FRANK – Quero-te abraçar
To be a song previously selected through another contest, I don’t want to think that it stood in the way or what the jury thought of it. Vocally not very successful…
7 – TOMÁS LUZÍA – Mais real que o amor
Young boy with Portuguese romantic song, where he just filled the stage and raised a song that most likely would not have stood out had it not been for him.
8 – JIMMY - Abensonhado
A rapper accompanied by a gospel choir, and a letter dedicated in part to his mother that makes you connect with the performance. Surprise the chorus treble almost at the end of the song, Will we have a rap in Rotterdam?
Finally, after the votes of the jury that was there, as well as of the public, the 4 performances that went to the final were:
· Jimmy P “Abensonhado”
· Tomás Luzía “Mais real que o amor”
· Kady “Diz só”