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20:15 CET, Unser Star für Oslo
Live: National final in Germany
How to watch?
A webcast will be made available on the official website here. The link should appear shortly before the show starts.
Das Erste is also availble on the German version of the streaming service Zattoo.
The songs
The song titles have not been announced yet.
The performers
- Jennifer Braun
- Lena Meyer-Landrut
Your opinion
A poll will be launched after all songs have been performed.
LIVE
The show has started.
Matthias Opdenhövel and Sabine Heinrich enter the stage to a well-known tune. The two explain the format - both the performer and the song for Oslo will be chosen.
A video montage introduces the Eurovision Song Contest itself as well as the national selection.
Head judge Stefan Raab is now on stage. He explains that the songs were chosen out of 200-300 submissions.
The two guest judges are introduced: Stefania Kloß, lead singer of Silbermond and Xavier Naidoo.
Lena's and Jennifer's story so far is shown in a video montage. The frequent repetitions of various material is due to the fact that the show is broadcast on two different channels, which results in slightly different audiences in the last four shows.
1. Jennifer Braun - Bee
The first song sounds like it would be perfect for Lena Meyer-Landrut. It is a catchy mid-/up-tempo tune with sweet lyrics in the style of Lily Allen. Jennifer's vocal performance is very strong and she sells this entry in an authentic way.
Stefan Raab says that Jennifer can sing songs in many different styles.
Stefanie Kloß highlights the confidence.
Xavier Naidoo says that it was a strong performance but she could have brought the easiness of the song across better.
2. Lena Meyer-Landrut - Bee
As expected, this song is indeed Lena's style. A very charming performance, although she seems a little insecure at some points. The lyrics also seem to reflect her personality as it was shown over the past few weeks.
Stefanie Kloß says that Lena is very authentic.
Xavier Naidoo says that the songs seems to be tailor-made for her.
Stefan Raab says that Lena created her own world on stage.
3. Jennifer Braun - Satellite
The second song is a mid-tempo song of high quality that could have been recorded by many international artists. The more melancolic style suits Jennifer as well and she puts much emotion into her performance. The first song might still be more instantly catchy, which would probably be an advantage in the Eurovision Song Contest. The vocal performance is once again flawless.
Xavier Naidoo says that the song is fantastic ans suits her very well.
Stefan Raab says that she is the queen of the long notes.
4. Lena Meyer-Landrut - Satellite
Lena's version of the song has a completely different arrangement. It is much faster and turns the song into an instantly catchy tune. Lena is acting aggressive, which is all new for her but comes across well on screen. The song gets even more power towards the end. This one could do well in Oslo and the audience is enthusiastic - biggest applause so far!
Stefan Raab likes her acting.
Stefanie Kloß says that it was good but some notes might have been better if they had had more pressure.
5. Jennifer Braun - I care for you
This is Jennifer's individual song and it is obvious that this is just her style. The pop/rock song is modern (or timeless at least) and it is catchy enough to do well in the Eurovision Song Contest. The vocals are flawless and the singer feels at ease on stage.
Stefanie Kloß praises her voice.
Xavier Naido says that this is the songs that suits her best.
Stefan Raab liked the edges and that she enjoyed the time on stage.
6. Lena Meyer-Landrut - Love me
Lena's own song is another catchy one and it suits her perfectly. Her enthusiasm comes across well on screen and this is another likely entry for Oslo.
All three jury memebers like the song and the performance.
- You can now vote in our POLL here.
Two individual recaps are shown.
The voting of the first round is closed.
Jennifer Braun's winning song is I care for you.
Lena Meyer-Landrut's winning song is Satellite.
The two songs will now be performed again.
Our poll is closed now.
The results are coming in.
Lena Meyer-Landrut will represent Germany in Oslo.
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(sorry I meant to say Lena not Lina)
Thanks Germany for the great final.
Congratulations to Germany and Lena! Best choice!!!!
still good choice. The lyrics are a little weird but the song is still great. Congratulations Lina!!!
LENA WITH "SATELLITE" WON THE GERMAN FINAL...
Jennifer - I care for you I believe would be the best choice.
"I even painted my toenails for you?"
O.K. I changed my mind. I really don't like the lyrics for "Satellite". I hope that Jennifer Braun wins.
"Satellite"!!!!
well I'm very sorry, but weeks and weeks of a German build up..and finally we get this choice!..oh what a waste of a great opportunity, soory to say iMO..maybe was more for their own career but...god awful...sorry..
Jennifer with "I care for you" and
Lena with "Satelite"
Mir reina,
thanks for your wise words.... thanks a lot.
Mina :-) if your new profile pic means that you love the song, well, than... I love you for loving the song :-) My fav so far
I love how negative everyone here is. Must be good for our chances in Eurovision. If I think about the hype around Spain last year...
My fave is Lena with Love me
Dear Lord please save us from these useless depressed basher who can´t do anything else but complain complain complain about just everything! Noone can sing, no song is good, shame on Germany blahblahblah.
The only thing that is certain is that Stefan Raab is an oily ****
My favourite song from both of them is 'Satellite'.
well am now abit lost...can anyone explain what happens next?..anyway don't like any of them..
Favorites:
Jennifer- Bee
Lena- Satellite
Marcus,
long time no see...and I agree on Lena, I don't like her either.
Kisses
They should send Xavier Naidoo instead!
I am off to the UK. Don't care who wins in Germany, nothing can save them.
None of these songs does stand a chance in Oslo!!!
BTW... I hate Lena! Does she need to go to the loo or is it supposed to be "dancing" ???
Well, I didn't like any of the songs that much and I don't know how well something like that could do in Eurovision. I care for you was the only one I found slightly better. Modern is good but it has to have a hook, something...anyway I'll wait to see which one will get picked..but I'm sure Lena will sing it anyway.
Germany will be in the last 5 again at the bottom of the scoreboard, none of the songs is good
These songs are all 22nd in the grand final. Bye Bye Germany. What a year.
Disappointing songs. I am off to Greece / Estonia now.
Lena's third song is awful and the worst of them all in my opinion. I also think it will be Lena with "Satellite" now.
I like Jennifer better though
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