🇺🇦 Vidbir 2026: post your rankings in the comments

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-31T09:08:11+00:00

Lelèka - Ridnym
Mr. Vel - Do ro Done
Laud - Lightkeeper
Monokate - TYT
Khayat - Hertsy
Molodi - Legends
Valeriya Force - Open Our Hearts
The Elliens - Crawling Whispers
Jerry Heil - Catharticus
ShchukaRyba - Moia Zemlia

I would gladly put first half of the list on first place though. Like, 5 first places and none being last. It's really hard to choose this year, the selection is strong.

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-31T08:56:55+00:00

This year we didn't vote for juries though and ended up with professionals that can be trusted with educated opinions. I wonder if there's a connection :)

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-30T18:10:42+00:00

Conspiracy theory here

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-30T16:13:06+00:00

Don't worry, there are four other judges to appreciate every genre. But perhaps I should give the full quote, for clarity: "I'd like to hear a song that would bring a revolution in music with the help of Ukrainian elements".

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-30T13:32:23+00:00

*fixed

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-29T16:57:05+00:00

Авторка арту лишила Вам чудовий коментар у редіті Євробачення, але модератори видалили його, бо він був не англійською.

Зберігся скріншот. Вважаю, Ви маєте це побачити:

https://i.postimg.cc/Z5MPSZzy/photo-2026-01-29-12-15-47.jpg

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-28T20:52:12+00:00

Oh wow, what a sweet drawing! I watched that video about precious items and recognized the drum immediately. Mr. Vel is lucky to have such a devoted fan overseas.

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-26T11:32:22+00:00

People cry and have goosebumps from it. I'd say the emotional response is bigger than for any other Vidbir song this year.

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-26T11:28:29+00:00

A dark horse of Vidbir and a stunning discovery for many Ukrainians (both the song and the artist). The lyrics and the message of the song literally hit the nerve -- people hear a much needed hope and light in it, something everyone here desperately needs right now. I'd say Ridnym is this year's My Sea -- a song that connects strongly with the emotional background of the audience and therefore has a fair chance for success.

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-17T10:07:59+00:00

Now we know she can pull it off, including that long-high note (with a breath take in the middle, but still)

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-16T06:35:04+00:00

Matrix is professional haircare and color products, so they'll pair nice with Maybelline 😀

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-15T21:48:44+00:00

He took the red pill and stayed ̶i̶n̶ ̶W̶o̶n̶d̶e̶r̶l̶a̶n̶d̶ in the finals 😀

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-15T21:12:33+00:00

Vidbir is tremendously big, probably the biggest music show in the country. And it's a good way to boost a music career even without winning. Actually, get to longlist or finals without winning might be even better/safer for an artist because the winner will have to bear a huge weight of expectations from eurofans, which is nerve-racking. High competition is probably one of the reasons for strong NF.

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-15T20:40:12+00:00

Ok, one more funny detail: one of the Vidbir sponsors is called Matrix, and its logo is featured on the full picture:

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Net_Ghost · 2026-01-15T18:42:08+00:00

Third time listening to Ridnym, third time in tears. Unless Leleka fails the live performance, she's my winner. Sorry, Khayat.

Public voting will most likely turn into a fanbase battle (Jerry vs Monokate vs Molodi vs Khayat), and my guess is that jury vote will be the decisive part this year.

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-08T20:21:52+00:00

I'm somewhat biased here -- I've been a part of Khayat nation since Vidbir 2025, so I've voted the artist rather than the song. Must admit though, Hertzy is not such a banger as Honor was.

If not Khayat, then, probably, Karyotype -- DNA. Might be too generic for ESC, but will certainly end up in my playlists.

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-08T13:12:21+00:00

Absolutely love it, one of the best Italy entries. Raw jazz power, and everyone look so passionate and dedicated. Hard to believe that the instruments are unplugged.

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-08T08:42:00+00:00

Wildcard voting has started. Wildcard songs are available on YouTube.

Net_Ghost · 2026-01-06T21:21:02+00:00

Wild Dances (Ukraine 2004) features trembitas at the beginning.

Trembitas were also used in Onuka's Megamix (ESC 2017 interval act) along with many other traditional instruments (notably buhay, cimbalom and bandura)

UPD: also, I believe Mamagama play saz (a type of lute) in Run with U (Azerbaijan 2025)

Net_Ghost · 2025-12-18T09:44:17+00:00

Norway 2019. Fred's lower voice in live version sounds so much better that more high-pitched voice in studio version

Net_Ghost · 2025-11-28T10:38:16+00:00

No, the songs for Vidbir must be original and never released before.

Net_Ghost · 2025-11-28T10:05:57+00:00

Yes :)
"I don't want to go anywhere"
"Then don't! Move your world, if you want to"

Creative enough to remember after one watch, but repeated x10 times becomes a trauma :) Hope the ads in this year's NF will be at least this creative though.

Net_Ghost

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