EUROVISION 2011 - FRANCE

Day 3 and probably one of the best songs of this years contest.

France will be represented by opera star, Amaury Vassili singing "Sognu" which is sung in Corsican. An absolutely amazing track which is this year's Popplastic tip for the top.

France - "Sognu (Dream)" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


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Paris 2012 . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - HUNGARY

Popplastic Eurovision 2011 countdown, Day 2.

Day 2 - song 2!

Hungary have come up with a Eurovision classic for Dusseldorf 2011, a powerful and instant hitter bound to come top 3 later this month. Kati Wolf, who became popular through the Hungarian version of X Factor, will sing What About My Dreams, an 80's inspired pop-song.

Here's the track...

Hungary - "What About My Dreams" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


We love it and it's one of the favourites to win on the night.

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Budapest 2012? . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - AZERBAIJAN

Kicking off Popplastic's 2011 Eurovision countdown (and in no particular order) is Azerbaijan's "Running Scared" by Eldar Gasimov & Nigar Jamal, an instant hit from the first time you hear it - Love it!

Azerbaijan - "Running Scared" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


Maybe not quite Baku 2012 but it's got to be Top 10!

Speaking of Azerbaijan who could forget last year's entry, Drip Drop by Safura - Awesome - They was robbed!!!

"Azerbaijan" Eurovision Song Contest 2010


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Loving the light up dress . . .

EUROVISION 2011 COUNTDOWN!!!

Eurovision 2011 is almost upon us, with the big final in a little over a week. What better time to begin our countdown of Popplastic favourites in this year's contest.

BUT before we begin, let's start with the Popplastic highlight of Eurovision 2010...

The Interval Act!

EUROVISION 2010 FINAL - MADCON - GLOW - INTERVAL ACT


Probably the greatest moment of Eurovision history!!!

Countdown starts tomorrow...

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Oooo was that me, glow, glow, glow . . .

BLUE - I CAN - RELEASED!

Blue's AMAZING UK Eurovision entry, "I Can" has been released, BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT!

Download it here.

The boys seemed confident that the track could do well, saying, "The feeling of support for the UK currently is amazing. When we've travelled round Europe promoting Eurovision there is a really good feeling for us Brits out there.

One of our best entries for years!

Blue - I Can - Official Video


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Love it, Love it, Love it . . .

DOWNTON ABBEY THEME MUSIC

Downton Abbey as well as being amazing viewing also had a fantastic theme tune. The track was written by John Lunn and is available to download here.

Here's the trailor...

Downton Abbey Official Theme


Here's the full version...

Downton Abbey Theme Tune


Amazing!

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Let's hope Thomas is back . . .

DOWNTON ABBEY - EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE

OMG!!! Just discovered the Downton Abbey version of Every Breath You Take! (Praise the YouTube). It's by Scala & Kolacny Brothers.

Here's the video...

Every Breath You Take- Scala & Kolacny Brothers


Can't wait for Downton to return!

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Enjoy . . .

ITV PERSPECTIVES ADVERT

Just seen the advert for the ITV Perspectives series featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber. The backing track is an amazing almost haunting piece of music.

The track is called "Intro" and it's by XX, an English Indie rock band, the track is from their debut studio album.

Here's the track...

The XX - Intro


And if like me you keep wanting to hear it again and again, just add replay in front of the youtube.com in the url to replay the song (over and over again). It really works!

Here's a bit more about the band:
Atmospheric English indie pop group the xx formed in London in 2008 around the talents of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Baria Qureshi, and Jamie Smith, when the bandmembers were still in high school. Captivating and cool, the group cites influences that run the gamut from R&B (Aaliyah and Rihanna) to classic alternative rock (the Cure and the Pixies). Built around the duel vocals of Croft and Sim, the group's signature brand of moody, soulful indie rock first appeared on the public radar in early 2009 with the single "Crystalised," which created a huge buzz among critics and fans alike. The xx released their self-titled debut LP in July of that year in the U.K.; it was released in the U.S. the following month. Late that year, Qureshi was no longer part of the group; the rest of the xx released a statement via NME saying this was due to "personal differences." During 2010, the live dates only continued, including spots at several high-profile summer festivals, and in September, their album won Britain's coveted Mercury Prize. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi

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In the words of John Barrowman, Fantastic, Fantastic, Fantastic!

VISA/LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC ADVERT

It's not often we like credible songs by credible artists at Popplastic but we're loving the soundtrack to the Visa/Olympics advert. The ad features Take Over The World by Glasgow based The Courteeners - love it, love it, love it!

Here's the ad...

Visa/Olympic 2012 - Life Flows Better - TV advert featuring Olympic


Here's the track...



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Credible music, what ever next . . .

BT INFINITY ADVERT

Another great ad with an even better sound track. The advert features V V Brown's Travelling Like The Light.

Here's the ad...

BT Infinity 3


Here's the track...

V.V. Brown - Travelling Like The Light


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Infinity . . .

SUSAN BOYLE AND PETER KAY DO COMIC RELIEF!

Susan Boyle and Peter Kay's cover of "I Know Him So Well" was the PopPlastic highlight of last night's Comic Relief show.

Watch the video here.

A classic.

Just can't get enough of Susan's hair.

Download the charity track here.
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BBC HD ADVERT!

Loving the new BBC HD advert, great advert and amazing track!

Here's the ad...

BBC 1 HD - BBC one never looked so good - Latest advert

and here's the original Groove Armada track...

Groove Armada - I Won't Kneel


Love it!

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BBC 1 never looked (or sounded) so good . . .

JENNY SILVER - SOMETHING IN YOUR EYES!

Melodifestivalen Semi Final 1 Night!

Here's tonight's line up.

And the winner is, Jenny Silver - Something in your eyes! It has to be!

1. Dilba - Try again (Niklas Pettersson, Linda Sonnvik)
2. Swingfly - Me and my drum (Johan Ramström, Patrik Magnusson, Teron Beal, Swingfly)
3. Jenny Silver - Something in your eyes (Erik Bernholm, Thomas G:son, Henrik Sethsson)
4. Jonas Matsson - On my own (Sari Autio Olsson, Peter Autio)
5. Le Kid - Oh my God (Märta Grauers, Anton Malmborg Hård af Segerstad, Felix Persson)
6. Rasmus Viberg - Social butterfly (Amir Aly, Henrik Wikström)
7. Pernilla Andersson - Desperados (Pernilla Andersson)
8. Danny - In the club (Figge Boström, Peter Boström, Danny Saucedo)

Click here to listen!

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There's something in your eyes, something in your smile ...

BLUE - UK EUROVISION CATASTROPHE!

A day of mourning has been announced in the UK following the tragic news that former boy band Blue will be representing the UK in this years Eurovision Song Contest in Germany later this year.

The BBC announced the tragic news earlier this evening. David Cameron and George Osborne have cut short their visit to the Davos economic forum and are considering entering themselves as they believe they can do a better job.

Downing Street have confirmed that due to the selection of Blue, Eurovsion 2011 has been cancelled and May 14th will instead be a day of national mourning.

Sky News reporter (right wing rebel) Kay Burley has reported, "everyone's looking very blue following the news".

A spokeman for the band said, "the boys have never heard of Eurovison but frankly they'd do anything for fame".

At this point we'd normally post one of our favourite videos from the bands back catalogue, but in this case we don't have any.

WATER AID ADVERT!

Just seen the Water Aid advert, what an amazing piece of background music.

The piece of music is called 'Now We Are Free'. It was used in the sounds track to the Gladiator movie. The original version was by Enya, however the piece in the Water Aid advert was apparently by Lisa Gerrard.

Here's Enya's version

Enya/Gladiator - 'Now We Are Free' Music Video


Here's Lisa's version...

Gladiator theme - Now We Are Free - Lisa Gerrard


To donate or to find out more about the work of Water Aid click here.

THE NOLANS - WHEN YOU ARE A KING

The best thing about this years Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (well not actually this years) was the inclusion of The Nolans 1976 cover of When You Are A King - Amazing!

The Nolans - When you are a King


LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!

The track was originally released by The White Plains...

White Plains - When You Are A King (1971)


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I'm in the mood for dancing . . .

AMAZON KINDLE ADVERT!

Amazon Kindle advert


Fly me Away is by American singer songwriter Annie Little.

Fly Me Away by Annie Little

SKY 1 HD "UNMISSABLE DRAMA" ADVERT - HURTS - ILLUMINATED!

The new Sky1 HD advert features Illuminated by Manchester band Hurts.

Here's the ad...

Sky1 HD - Unmissable Drama


Here's the full song...

Hurts - Illuminated


Check their webpage out!

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Amazing . . .

PETER JÖBACK - HOLLOW - MELODIFESTIVALEN 2010

OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, omg, omg

What an amazing song!

It's official, Sweeden win Eurovision 2010!

Well they do as long as they choose this song tomorrow night and again on the final.

It's awesome . . .

Peter Jöback - Hollow


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Wanna sing along?

Why should I trust your sad eyes
What if you leave one rainy night
You've got to make a promise
Promise me to stay....

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Amazing . . .

Raffaella Carrà - Hay Que Venir Al Sur

WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW

Haven't a clue what this is but it's fantastic and had to be shared....

Raffaella Carrà - Hay Que Venir Al Sur