St. Euphrosynos Taverna and Ouzeri 36

[Khaleas]

As the resident metalhead, I know all about Finnish metal (Amorphis, Nightwish, Sentenced, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Sinergy etc), but I have to say that I was disappointed mightily by the song. It is too cliche, even for Eurovision, and the chorus is not catchy at all, very indifferent. It's like a fourth rate pop-Manowar and that's really bad. Lordi had the KISS on steroids visual thing going for them AND a catchy song. I don't see Terasbetoni going very far. But I have to applaud the metalness

I'm not a Terasbetoni fan either but Lordi was, like you described it awesomely so, KISS on steroids... The song is still a required staple at all our squadron get togethers LOL... with the obligatory head banging.

 

[Khaleas]

Ow... Jen if you find a stream for the finals let me know... I do not think the greek channels I have will have it... Hevilla ei havita it is...then lol....

They are going to get votes from our young audience that is for sure....We gave them about 12 points the previous year.....

Seems like the official website will do it again this year... hopefully they have enough bandwidth.

http://www.eurovision.tv/splash/index.html

 

[Khaleas]

This is one of these topics we revisit each year in the Taverna.... Eurovision Song contest... all the Europeans yakking... and I'm pretty sure a lot of people scratching their heads going: WHAT are they talking about...

 

[-Kyriaki-]

Eurovision...hoo boy. I'm just not even going to comment

I'll stay here in my corner sewing edging onto a new apron.

 

[Philothei]

It is one of those "scratch your head" thingies... lol.... yeah...
Hopefully it will be over soon. I am kind of bored of watching all about Eurovision song contest in EVERY Greek channel...

But thanks Jenn for the link i will sure make every effort to watch it..

 

[Anhelyna]

I have to admit - this contest leaves me cold

I really can't inderstand the enthusiasm for it - sorry

 

[MariaRegina]

Nice not having a TV. I have been curling up in my chair and reading a science fiction book.

 

[Emmanuel-A]

Good morning to orthodox metalheads, to those who are excited about Eurovison song contest, to those it leaves cold and to other non-music lovers friends.

Can you believe the guy performing for France sings in English ?

 

[MariaRegina]

There are such things as Orthodox Metalheads?

Their heads must be heavy.

 

[Emmanuel-A]

Congratulations, Emmanuel! And it's very nice to have you around TAW again. How was your time in Dallas? What parishes were you able to visit?

Mary

Hello Mary,

I had a great time in Texas. I spent 10 days in Dallas and about 10 days visiting the Panhandle (Palo Duro, Caprock canyons, Amarillo) with my friends.
My friends in Dallas live quite close to the Cathedral, so I went there twice, and loved it. People were very nice and I got introduced to bishop Dimitri who was very nice. He told me about when he visited Paris and St Sergius back in the 50's.

 

[Andrea Elizabeth]

Hello Mary,

I had a great time in Texas. I spent 10 days in Dallas and about 10 days visiting the Panhandle (Palo Duro, Caprock canyons, Amarillo) with my friends.
My friends in Dallas live quite close to the Cathedral, so I went there twice, and loved it. People were very nice and I got introduced to bishop Dimitri who was very nice. He told me about when he visited Paris and St Sergius back in the 50's.

Wow, things have changed since I was last here. And Emmanuel was just here in Texas. I'm glad you had a good time visiting the lovely sites and the Cathedral.

We watched Cyrano De Bergerac avec Gerard Depardieu last night and I kept wondering how to say "Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me" in French.

And hello Mary. I wish people hadn't cut in at the Pre-Lenten Retreat so that I could have chatted more with you. I hope you are well.

*wondering what sort of picture is going to show up when I post. I hope it wont be the Phantom of the Opera singalong*

 

[Michael G]

Wow, things have changed since I was last here. And Emmanuel was just here in Texas. I'm glad you had a good time visiting the lovely sites and the Cathedral.

We watched Cyrano De Bergerac avec Gerard Depardieu last night and I kept wondering how to say "Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me" in French.

And hello Mary. I wish people hadn't cut in at the Pre-Lenten Retreat so that I could have chatted more with you. I hope you are well.

*wondering what sort of picture is going to show up when I post. I hope it wont be the Phantom of the Opera singalong*

Hey AE! How are you? Your user title is just awesome!

 

[Michael G]

Good morning to orthodox metalheads, to those who are excited about Eurovison song contest, to those it leaves cold and to other non-music lovers friends.

Can you believe the guy performing for France sings in English ?

Good morning Frenchman!

 

[Emmanuel-A]

We watched Cyrano De Bergerac avec Gerard Depardieu last night and I kept wondering how to say "Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me" in French.

"Jesus Christ, Fils de Dieu, Aie pitié de moi"

Hello Andrea Elizabeth,

Nice to hear from you. I visited your country last March (I didn't know it was your country) and as you could read, I liked it.

 

[Andrea Elizabeth]

Hey AE! How are you? Your user title is just awesome!

Hello MtI

Every time Pink Floyd or Billy Joel come up on m'ipod I think of the music convos we've had here.

 

[Andrea Elizabeth]

"Jesus Christ, Fils de Dieu, Aie pitié de moi"

Hello Andrea Elizabeth,

Nice to hear from you. I visited your country last March (I didn't know it was your country) and as you could read, I liked it.

Merci Emmanuel.

I was thinking the other day that it sounds like the Romantic languages say mercy and grace instead of thank you. Maybe thank you is more Germanic.

 

[Michael G]

Just saw the quote...

And, I actually agree with her! Definitely High n' Dry at least. Although I suspect her opinion is not based on some personal conviction but because the stuff sounds too heavy! Def Leppard, too heavy! Hahahaha, good one! Pyromania is a great album though! And I'll say it, I also love Hysteria! There!

There is a major attitudinal difference between Def Leppard and bands that I truely consider Heavy Metal like Metallica, Megadeath, Iron Maiden, etc. Def Leppard does play very hard, heavy rock on High n Dry and Pyromania, and to some extent on Hysteria (all three of which I love), but the nature of their songs is not nearly as dark and sinister as those of Metallica and Maiden and thus I hesitate to call them heavy metal.

 

[Michael G]

As the resident metalhead, I know all about Finnish metal (Amorphis, Nightwish, Sentenced, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Sinergy etc), but I have to say that I was disappointed mightily by the song. It is too cliche, even for Eurovision, and the chorus is not catchy at all, very indifferent. It's like a fourth rate pop-Manowar and that's really bad. Lordi had the KISS on steroids visual thing going for them AND a catchy song. I don't see Terasbetoni going very far. But I have to applaud the metalness

I was once a metal head, but now the only band that I listen to which is really considered heavy metal is Metallica. But with Metallica, I really don't like anything they have produced after the black album. To me Master of Puppets and Ride the Lightning are their premier works.

 

[Emmanuel-A]

There is a major attitudinal difference between Def Leppard and bands that I truely consider Heavy Metal like Metallica, Megadeath, Iron Maiden, etc. Def Leppard does play very hard, heavy rock on High n Dry and Pyromania, and to some extent on Hysteria (all three of which I love), but the nature of their songs is not nearly as dark and sinister as those of Metallica and Maiden and thus I hesitate to call them heavy metal.

Wow, that sounds like a Manowar interview. "We play true metal. False metal is for whimps".

 

[nikostheater]

Loool.....
Well,the Manowar attitude is funny though..
I am an Orthodox Metalhead too,so we are many here..(hidden,but many)

Well,concerning Def Leppard...well,they are not Heavy Metal for sure,(for me is like a very heavy Bon Jovi or something) but their heavy rock work is awesome..great great band..