To be read as a direct continuation of Part 7; https://watchitdie.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-2021-eurovision-song-contest-pt7.html
Belgium: This year they were represented by Hooverphonic with the song; "The Wrong Place."
Hooverphonic are one of the biggest Belgian bands there has ever been.
They were hugely successful in the late-1990/early-2000's. Releasing four Gold albums and four Platinum albums. Including 2000's "The Magnificent Tree" which went Double Platinum.
They performed at the Opening Ceremony of the Euros 2000 Football Tournament, held in Belgium. The specially written song "Vision" was the official theme song of the tournament.
Hooverphonic were also successful in America. Being part of a fashion era I call; "Campus Cool."
This was defined by movies such as; "Scream" (1996), "Cruel Intentions" (1999), "American Pie" (1999) etc.
Hooverphonic's song; "2 Wicky" featured on the soundtrack to Bernardo Bertolucci's 1996 movie; "Stealing Beauty."
This featured a 19 year old Liv Tyler playing a 15 year old. I seem to remember the movie causing some controversy at the time. Briefly but clearly showing her genitals. In a level of detail that I think is still considered illegal on British TV.
That obviously touches on the ever present Eurovision debate. About what is acceptable to show in terms of nudity and sexual content. Across a range of countries and cultures.
Along with the more current #MeToo/#TimesUp debate. About the impact on the people who appear in such scenes.
Liv Tyler is currently in the US TV show; "9-1-1 Lonestar." Which was much talked about at the 2021 Super Bowl.
Stealing Beauty also provided an early role for the current Mrs James Bond, Rachel Weisz. The driving force behind the Haredi Jew lesbian love story "Disobedience" (2017). By far the best movie of the genre.
Bernardo Bertolucci went on to make 2003; "The Dreamers." Which launched the career of, probably, the best ever Bond Girl, Eva Green.
The Dreamers is an absolute headwreck of a movie. That is strongly recommended for all childish, wannabe revolutionaries. Such as those of Black Lives Matter.
Hooverphonic's 2 Wicky also featured on the soundtrack to 1997's "I Know What You Did Last Summer." Their song; "Eden" featured on the soundtrack to the 1998 sequel; "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer."
Both Cruel Intentions and American Pie were partly launched by the US TV show; "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." A show which was very much part of that Campus Cool era.
In Buffy the Vampire Slayer an all ages nightclub called; "The Bronze." Which was central to the character's social lives.
The show would try and introduce new alternative/indie bands to a wider audience. By having them play at The Bronze.
Hooverphonic never featured in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They were already too big a band by that point. However they were definitely the sort of band that would be featured on the show.
So that brings into discussion my rather entertaining 1999 experience.
Of a Delusional Schizophrenic launching a samauri sword attack on my childhood Church. Genuinely believing that he was living in an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Or something close to it.
I am now certain that was part of a wider attack by British Intelligence on the TV show. I think we've mentioned their confusion at the January 1999 episode; "Gingerbread."
The video in support of the entry does feature some light swordplay. Along with a rather gruesome beheading.
In the first big hint to Miley Cyrus. Hooverphonic's song; "This Strange Effect" was used in the 2005 US marketing campaign for the Motorola SLVR. A type of cellphone.
In the second big hint to Miley Cyrus. Hooverphonic's song; "Eden" was used in the 2006 US marketing campaign for the HTC Cingular 8525. An early (Chinese) smartphone.
In the third big hint to Miley Cyrus. The song namechecks Johnny Cash.
In 1997 Hooverphonic supported Fiona Apple on her North American tour.
Fiona Apple and Johnny Cash recorded "Bridge Over Troubled Water" together. For Johnny Cash's 2002 album "America IV: The Man Comes Around."
This is the album which features; "Sam Hall."
Reminding us all of Miley Cyrus' sickening, hate-filled attacks on the gay community. Particularly the third of my World Famous Thrupple, through the Sarah Everard murder.
Fiona Apple is part of the same Alternative Folk, Feminist scene as Ani DiFranco. I've often wondered whether Ani DiFranco summoning Sam Hall for an audience is how Johnny Cash came to write the song about her.
It would certainly be a more interesting example of; "Contact Tracing." Than what we've become used to during the pandemic.
It could also, possibly, be how Fiona Apple came to record the title song for the Israeli/US TV show; "The Affair."
The other big Johnny Cash song. Which has seen a lot of interest this year is; "Like A Soldier." Taken from the "American I" album.
It's a song about someone overcoming trauma and hardship. Be that war or the wild days we're all used to in our early twenties. The thing that sustained them during that time. Which can be interpreted as either religious faith or music itself.
However it's widely considered to mean romantic love. Due to the lyric; "My spoils of victory are you."
As has been noted.
Particularly by Azerbaijan. With their song; "Mata Hari" by Efendi. Along with Norway. Their song; "Fallen Angel" by TIX.
The US/UK and Miley Cyrus. Clearly view Miley Cyrus' role in any potential relationship with me as that of a; "Honey Trap" spy.
The all superior, unattainable dream woman. Who will have little old, emotionally unstable me. Spilling my heart and secrets to her, all over the Internet.
This is actually part of a wider, concerted effort. To have me detained, for the rest of my life, under the UK Mental Health 1983.
My delusional belief that I have secret relationship with Miley Cyrus. Who hides special messages just for me in her Instagram posts. Would be the main part of the justification.
Everyone else though. Seems to view me as the solider in the Johnny Cash song, I'm mentioned in so many Johnny Cash songs. While Miley Cyrus is the reward being handed to me. The spoil of victory.
It is particularly embarrassing for Miley Cyrus. That she has not been able to see everyone else's perspective.
Like A Soldier was originally recorded as a duet between Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.
Willie Nelson launched his career alongside Dolly Parton. Not just performing shows and recording duets together. Also recording entire albums together.
Dolly Parton is Miley Cyrus' Godmother. The person charged with looking out for her spiritual and emotional wellbeing.
Making it almost seem like a learning impairment. Not being able to pick up on hints designed around the work of people whose phonenumbers Miley Cyrus definitely has.
Amongst others Buffy the Vampire Slayer launched the career of David Boreanaz. Who went onto have his own spinoff; "Angel."
David Boreanaz's current project is the US TV show; "SEAL Team."
In the world of SEAL Team there are two types of mission. "Dirt" and "Gucci."
Dirt missions are the really tough ones. Having to hunt down the leader of an ISIS-like terror group through underground tunnels. Beating him to death with your barehands. Having to keep going, even after the small bones in your hands have been broken.
Gucci missions are easy ones. Bodyguarding a diplomat or celebrity. Like a female popstar as they face difficult dates on their latest tour.
That is how Miley Cyrus is being pitched to me. A Gucci mission. A job of work, helping her sort herself out. A fun job that we will both enjoy and benefit from. But a job of work none the less.
The actual fashion house Gucci have got involved.
Recruiting Miley Cyrus as part of their "Aria" (atmosphere/mood) campaign. Which involved sending her lots of Gucci clothes and telling her to film herself wearing them. Then put the video on Instagram.
Resulting in Miley Cyrus standing there. Literally labelled, from head-to-toe; "Gucci."
I genuinely don't think that hint landed with Miley Cyrus. Even after I explained it to her, risking Section 2 of the Mental Health Act.
However if it did. The the US/UK hijackers were on hand.
To intimidate Miley Cyrus onto the path of self-destruction. Shooting and nearly killing Lady Gaga's dog walker. To steal Lady Gaga's dogs. While Lady Gaga was in Italy. Filming the movie; "House of Gucci."
The actual House of Gucci were clearly not frightened off. Today announcing they are recruiting Miley Cyrus as part of their; "Flora Gorgeous Gardenia" fragrance campaign.
Asking Miley Cyrus the question;
"Does it smell as nice as the garden at his (my) house. That you once turned up at, completely uninvited?!"
While Miley Cyrus once again stands there. Literally labelled, from head-to-toe; "Gucci."
The big concern we all share about Miley Cyrus. Is that she is at the end of her current recording contract.
If she continues down the path the US/UK have laid out for her. The path of self-destruction.
Then their strategic aspiration seems to be that no-one is going to be prepared to offer her a new recording contract.
Knowing it's going to be six to eight years before they can release anything. Starting to recoup the fortune they're going to have to spend on PR. To get the absolutely radioactive stink off her.
There are rumours that the Japanese company Sony Records might be prepared to step in. Which would put Miley Cyrus on the same label as 2021 Song Contest winners Maneskin.
In the fourth big hint to Miley Cyrus. Hooverphonic were signed to Sony Records for the first eleven years of their career. Leaving in 2006.
However, unlike Cyprus' Elena Tsagrinou. Unlike Bulgaria's VICTORIA (Georgeiva). Hooverphonic were not dropped by their record label.
As an established band they chose to go in a different direction. Releasing their music independently. Choosing artistic freedom over commercial success.
I think we can all agree. That Miley Cyrus just isn't good enough.
Far from being some unattainable fantasy. She's not even at our level. Certainly not at the level of that most cherished of Angels, Sameal.
However Miley Cyrus should notice. That we're all still here.
That's because we still believe that one day she could be good enough. She just needs to sort herself out a bit first.
If only there was someone who could help her do that. Someone whose direction we could all push her in.
I said they were a big band. To be continued.
12:00 on 18/6/21 (UK date).
Edited at around 15:35 on 18/6/21 (UK date) to tidy up Liv Tyler's genitals and copy & paste;
Miley Cyrus however was not the main target of Belgium's entry this year.
If you were to limit Hooverphonic to just one genre it would be; "Trip Hop." Acts such as Morcheeba and Alessia Cara. Canada's always been a bit behind the times.
Probably two of the most famou Trip Hop acts are Massive Attack and Portishead. Along with Roni Size, Extinction Rebellion and Banksy they are part of that Bristol, UK based Shame Spiral.
That intersection with the UK intelligence community. That got the Gingerbread episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer just so horribly wrong.
The song is all about a painfully upper middle-class, Progressive artsy leftist marriage collapsing. After 15 years they've suddenly woken up and discovered they're in completely the wrong place.
The video in support of the entry is set in a sort of; "Champagne Socialist" millionaire's mansion.
First she chases him
round the place with Johnny Cash style six-guns. It ends with her
picking up a sword and lopping off his head. Hardly what you would describe as; "A Healthy Relationship."
This year the Republic of Ireland were represented by Leslie Roy. An openly gay woman.
As with Norway's TIX Leslie Roy is well established within the music industry as a songwriter. Both in Europe and in America. Where she lives with her wife.
Ireland agrees with Belgium. That Britain is in completely the wrong place. They've even helpfully provided maps to the right place. Suggesting best Britain runs along with themselves now.
The United Kingdom's entry. "Embers" by James Newman is a better fit for the next section.
The series of extremely bloody fights the gay community forced the EU to pick with itself. During the pandemic year. During the Brexit year.
However one of the main messages is Britain threatening to reignite the embers of the Northern Ireland conflict. Unless the EU lets it just backout of the NI Protocol aspect of the Brexit agreement.
They do this with the video in support of the entry. Showing a group of people gathering for a Car Cruise/Rave type party.
In reference to the 2011 video for Rihanna's "We Found Love." Which was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Filming for that video was shutdown by a Protestan Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) councillor. Who objected to Rihanna's naked breasts.
Prior to Brexit this was the most exciting thing to happen in Northern Irish politics for years.
Unfortunately in doing this Britain slipped up.
It could also be interpreted as a reference to a similarly car themed 2013 video Miley Cyrus did with a British rap act. Who had never been heard of before. Who have never been heard of since.
It seems the only reason Miley Cyrus agreed to do this video. Is that is gave her an excuse.
To fly across an entire continent. Then fly across an entire ocean. Just to turn up at my house. Completely uninvited, whilst I was out.
The opening sequence of the Second Semi-Final included a modern dance interpretation of this story.
So I think we might have spotted a small flaw. In the US/UK and Miley Cyrus' efforts to have me detained under the Mental Health Act.
I certainly seem to have a lot of catching up to do in the stalker stakes.
Not that there's ever been any need for it to be a competition. Let alone a fight.
16:00 on 18/6/21 (UK date).
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