Maria Celin - Freya - LIVE (Melodi Grand Prix 2023, Semi-Final 3)

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[@PinkPuffBallJigglypuff]

It was super good!

[@mariacelinstrisland]

Thank you all for support and love. This is what life is. ❤️ Now i need time to rest and get back up on my feet again. Big hugs!

[@mightyhoe]

Everyone expected you to qualify. I'm so sorry 😔. It was shocking watching the results

[@Emrerreable]

So sorrry mariaaa pls Come back next year

[@Hermes_dramy]

Maria, maybe other country? Poland loves your song! 🤭❤

[@divine8533]

Thank you for the beautiful song and performance! It was stunning❤️😭 PS it hurts me so much, i can't believe it

[@ukaszgagan5945]

You are amazing! Come back next year! #MGP2024

[@yusufakin5251]

Norwegians how no idea about how many coıntries would KILL for an entry like this! OUTSTANDING.

[@stefaniamunteanu5732]

From being considered a potential winner to not even qualifying. One of the biggest shocks of the season...

[@NicknooVision]

Welcome to the ESC 2023 National Finals world...Surprises everywhere and shock, even those LITERALLY NO ONE EVER expected/wanted 😅😶. I bet (and fear) Ukraine and Belgium were just the start XD (like, I understand Cherine's live staging was part of her NQ demise, but leaving Gala Dragot and Loredana out? Really?) 02/02/2023: And with this I add: E'Femme and Rakky Ripper from Benidorm Fest, with two of the most party-like and moving songs of said contest, gone from the finals. (I don't believe I was gonna say this ever, but thanks a lot to Agoney to get the 40 points from televote and save Megara from NQ death...) 04/02/2023: Benidorm ends, Agoney gets 2nd place despite being one of the favorites, and Alice Wonder, Megara and Fusa Nocta didn't make it...But the good thing is that Blanca Paloma's song is Eurovision-worthy. At least Spain didn't dissapoint at all. 11/02/2023: Dansk MGP: Nicklas Sonne, despite being one of the most ESC-worthy entries and managing to get to the superfinal, loses against Reiley who gets to Liverpool. And Ajyya didn't even make it to the Top 3 even being one of the favorites of the night and the contest. And Ollie got to the superfinals at Eesti Laul, but at least Alika won over him with a good song and being one of the favorites (at least imo) 26/02/2022: Poland National Finals. Jann was the clear chosen one from both Polish and global public. And the TVP jury gave him 7 from 12 points (4th place), didn't reveal the total televote points and he ended 2nd against Blanka's "Solo". Shocked, and still in disbelief...Either Poland gets a LOT of luck, or it will be them out of the semis...

[@esc_italyyy_]

@@NicknooVision in fact I though there wasn't anything worse than Gustaph's win but obviosly I was wrong

[@NicknooVision]

@Rayden Elder Sweden better not commit a "Statements from Loreen yeeted away from the National Finals and loses its chance at ESC against the typical* song from any radio station"-like crime again (and what's worse, that could happen to Loreen in this year's Melodifestivalen AGAIN if not careful, if this "ESC 2023 surprise factor" thing keeps going on...) *With no innovation from the rest or any outstanding elements from its genre to say at least "this is not a pop/ballad song...THIS IS THE POP/BALLAD SONG"

[@stefaniamunteanu5732]

@Rayden Elder ...Mariette, Totova, Kerli, Moldova's selection was rigged too back then (I think). I forgot what a disaster that year was. How is it possible to have so many disappointments in one year?

[@NicknooVision]

@Rayden Elder Ps. You forgot Mirela for Spain. I know, not the "100% favorite" of them all, but if you listen her song "Contigo", it would have given more Spanish Flamenco party vibes in the middle of the mostly-ballad-only edition at Kyiv with Italy than Manel...

[@pikosapikos13]

I mean, her staging could be better and her vocals weren't as strong but WTF, THIS IS LITERALLY IN THE TOP 3 SONGS OF MGP, HOW IS SHE OUT?

[@l_iamo_o]

Bc Norway doesn’t have music taste

[@moar1363]

It could depend on what was compared to, Maria had good vocals but compared to some others it lacked alot

[@markushansen6866]

@@l_iamo_o it's okay that you're disappointed that she didn't qualify, we all are. but you don't have to be racist

[@annakhvelaf9692]

@@markushansen6866 how is that racist LMAO

[@zombieguyproducion]

Because people vote on performances, and this was just a bad performance. The song itself is good but 1. Her vocals are lacking 2. The staging is awful 3. She just... stands there the entire song 4. She seems really nervous on stage and that kinda taints itself on the performance. It doesn't matter how good of a song you have, it HAS to perform on the night (we saw this with France last year) otherwise people are going to reject it.

[@xHeks_]

She literally SLAYED

[@lunahri4173]

sadly only from 2:30

[@kucing5234]

the last note was incredible, sadly she didn't sing the whole song like that...

[@Andrea-vf9cs]

The way she became more confident after the first chorus 😍♥️PLEASE QUALIFY 😭♥️

[@klarahoefsteders7005]

Well she didnt.

[@gecss9007]

@@klarahoefsteders7005 so?

[@Leon54david]

Norway 🇳🇴, this song simply deserves to be in the final! It represents your culture, and you selected some generic pop songs... This was strong, although the staging was not 💯 % ready! Can she just represent Denmark, they need something like this?!

[@martonhorvath4989]

WHAT?! How didn’t Maria qualify, this performance was the best in this heat alongside with Akuvi’s. Justice for her and for ‘Freya’!

[@gustav5316]

No words. She was clearly one of the best in MGP 2023. She was my favorite among all the songs. This queen is R O B B E D !!!

[@maxfi878]

When I saw this performance, I thought she would win the entire MGP.

[@Muroviola.]

But in the end... She didn't

[@zombieguyproducion]

When I saw this performance, I knew this would struggle

[@cultfiction3865]

@@zombieguyproducion The song is about calling out. Which to me means that you have to project the voice to fit the song. The singing seemed too gentle for the songs message

[@juliamgr1]

⁠​⁠@@cultfiction3865late to the party, but since MGP 2024 has started, this showed up in my feed again. I really hope she comes back next year with a song like this. The song felt a bit rushed for her beautiful tone, and as a result she swallowed many words and kept rushing to the next word. She belongs in this music genre, but the producers should make the song fit HER voice, and not make her fit in the song

[@ncovers5932]

The last two notes were amazing! She has the potential. I think she was very nervous, there was missing attitude too. She needs to improve to have a chance for the ticket to Liverpool.

[@rtg7h]

She has it all there. She took part in "The voice" and there it was obvious she has all the potential. I think it was the context: big stage, high on odds, people expecting a lot of her, that made her nervous

[@danielzvids]

Norway… ARE YOU CRAZY?!? Freya Break It and Triumph out. Those were the best of this semi. This is a JOKE 😂

[@spitty2921]

oh wow, didnt notice break it also didnt make it. I always saw semi final 3 as strongest one only because of those 3 songs being clearly best and all should have made it. damn that reaaly sucks

[@KevinCynthiaa]

yea my whole top 3 is out

[@mouaaaaad__]

How this didn't qualify? How??? She was my favourite by far of the semi final 3. I know the staging was not that good and she was very nervous at the beginning but she really deserved the final!!!

[@raciogd]

Unfortunately she was put in the tightest semi, Freya, Break It and Triumph would've easily qualified in Semi 1 or 2

[@vavah2071]

@@raciogd Personnally, Freya & Triumph were the only songs who totally deserved the final and seeing That none of them was qualified is a crime so, the 3 qualifiers of 3rd semi are my 3 last places of the final in my Ranking

[@divine8533]

@@vavah2071 Freya n Triumph were my top2 of MGP. Shame on Norway😮‍💨

[@Stefan126]

This was definitely my big favorite. The whole week this song was on repeat.

[@satski88]

Again, Norway never seems to choose the right song! This Song was amazing from start to finish and reflects nordic culture, yet its modern and upbeat! Maria Celin you are awesome!!

[@xfernanx1356]

I mean, she had no energy and vocally was very off key through the whole song... this is literally my favorite song of the national final season but lets not be in complete denial, the performance was weak. Live it completely loss the power of the studio version.

[@GalicianBanshee]

She deserved a spot in the final. 🥺💖

[@NostaMorwen]

I am from Spain. I just discovered this right now. Goes straight to my usual Play list. Loooove the vibe of this song! Now take energy and charge the batteries because I am sure I am not the only new fan you got :)

[@spanishsubwoolfer7650]

No entiendo cómo esta canción no está en la final, es una maravilla de canción 🏆❤️‍🔥

[@LucaGarzeli]

porque la canción no se canta sola jaja una pena

[@KevinCynthiaa]

Where is Second chance when u need it

[@ukaszgagan5945]

💔💔💔💔FREYA FREYA FREYA!!! FINAL OF MGP IS CALLING YOU...

[@jooseemii]

Robbed so much!! This was absolutely amazing!! 😭

[@EvanLsk]

Such a surprise not seeing her reaching the grand final. The song is amazing and the staging was good as well but maybe a bit too « static ». Those « Viking vibes » songs need lots of energy on stage (Oda Gondrosen really elevated « Hammer of Thor » last year with an incredible staging) and maybe here it missed some movements. Anyway, I still think it’s one of the best song of MGP 2023 and definitely should have qualified !

[@elveon939]

Absolutely crazy that this wasn’t among the top 3…

[@gino7lord]

The Burning tree with the lyrics referencing Ygdrassil was a great idea

[@aleqxsz]

I don't know what y'all are talking about here, i think she was singing great live sure she sounded pretty nervous but she recovered from that quickly, bring Maria Celin to the finale of MGP 2023 with her beautiful song "Freya"

[@PonchoSaGo]

WTF Norway!!!! It was the best song of the whole competiton!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielnysterud9605]

elsie bay is better

[@Hannahhuan32]

@@danielnysterud9605 They are both good ❤

[@FS-pz2rm]

How could this not qualify?

[@escxmia5301]

the Norwegian part gave me goosebumps.Im still shocked that this didint qualify

[@dielleloureiro]

OMG! This is so powerful ❣️ Maria is a great and brilliant artist 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mysticaura24]

This is how staging can ruin a song. Freya was one of my absolute favourites of the season. Totally devestated to not see this qualifying to the final 😭❤️

[@EurovisionESC]

Lol, what are you talking about? The staging actually elevated the song:))

[@LRZN96]

One of my favorites prior to the live show, sadly the vocals were lacking and the staging was underwhelming.

[@mrzambarel9806]

I can't believe this didn't make it. It wasn't her best performance, but this song is too good not to qualify. She clearly has what it takes for Eurovision. I'm in denial at this point 🤣💀

[@beadelino2707]

Still in denial tbh

[@gkl213]

@@beadelino2707 same till this day lol

[@LINGWOW9]

Song was amazing but in a strong NF you have to deliver live to

[@tjv1516]

what an incredible voice! oh my

[@adrianolick]

Genteeee, o nível desse programa tá absurdo… 😮❤ ❤❤🇧🇷

[@esc_italyyy_]

Isn't there a wildcard to her???

[@beomee78]

At least she deserve qualify even if her performance wasn't the best as we thought. Norway.. you should've given her chance and watched how she improve... ROBBED

[@esccyprus]

I didn't know Adele has a twin sister

[@ellenvangestel8861]

Great vibe, catchy, love the drum/beat. And the beautiful sound nearly at the end.

[@mipr5420]

Thanks for not adding any unnecessary and kitchy elements to the performance like half naked dancers or the drummers, it's a nice refreshment from the usual MGP "standard" 💖

[@NicknooVision]

As one old meme in LatAm said: "No es lo que esperaba, pero estoy satisfecha" (Not what I expected, but I'm satisfied with it) Honestly, I was expecting a bit more of action at the stage considering the heart-pumping and godly vibes of the song, but even with that, the song SLAYED. It SLAYED PERFECTLY like in the Studio version and the lighting helped Maria's vocals. And that detail of the Life tree at the final bridge... That was something I literally didn't see coming and powered up the performance :D [spoilers ahead of MGP selection] As one of my favorites from the MGP 2023, I hoped she would get selected to the Finals so her song and staging could get stronger, and voted for her the best I could, but well😟...It was still good to finally hear Freya live :,)

[@Riqu98]

Still shocked. This was phenomenal! I was sure she would be fighting for the gold💔

[@ESCVanya]

She’s won it❤❤❤❤It was AMAZING! Bravo, Maria!❤️🏆🏆🏆🏆 Upd: f*ck results

[@cinektokoks]

No she didn't 🤣🤣🤣

[@l_iamo_o]

@@cinektokoks yes she did just that Norway doesn’t understand what music is abt like look at last year when they sent wolfs and two years ago they sent a angel like gurl what is that

[@astwood76]

What the hell Norway??!?! This SHOULD have been qualified! One of the best songs in this season 💔🇳🇴

[@quentinbrard29]

maria celin, reviens l'année prochaine ! Ta chanson était la meilleure, et de loin

[@ugistimenieks6310]

A great song 😍

[@leothes2917]

She is Norwegian Adele!! I think she was definitely deserved qualify to the final more than Skrellex. Everyone told she had bad vocals but her voice was very strong and amazing except one of the last parts. The stage was more different than I expected. I was thinking a drum band will be on the stage but this was so pure. Nevertheless it was really good. I hope she will come back with more strong song next year. She deserves going to the ESC.

[@sav0001]

This was really good and this is just a national selection. Don't know where people are hearing the bad vocals, she sounded pretty damn good to me

[@alessandronava2759]

I love the song and her , but you cannot deny that she missed most of the note , example : 0:55 , 1:06 , 2:45

[@shamikghosh7197]

@@alessandronava2759 the song is like that only.... The high note is at the end only.... Yeah but the last note wasn't good

[@SelkieSurrogate]

I know people expected so much from her but the live vocals had trouble, maybe she was nervous cause it lacked energy and the staging was so dull

[@mightyhoe]

She was my favorite

[@djdreamyboy8804]

I love this ! Everything is so traditional and perfect ! Good job !

[@michael_batman]

so POWERFUL! **0**

[@harishadziresic5284]

This sounds soo good 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@orsimoni]

ROBBED QUEEN....I can't T-T

[@ehmzed]

This song should've won MGP and would've done really well at Eurovision. I think it's the staging that killed it, unfortunately. Loved the fire but everything should've been more grand. Of course there's a limited budget, but: _the tree could've been more realistic, at the center of the stage behind Maria. _there could've been drummers coming out and being part of the chorus, to exude epicness. _there could've been different lights and colours throughout the song to give a sense of progression and build up to the climax of the last chorus. _in the instrumental break there could've been a random folkloristic dance around the majestic tree, with female dancers and a night bonfire atmosphere. Not to take away anything from the job that was done and the people who worked on it, but I'm convinced that with a better staging this song would've crushed it: it's better at doing electronic folk than Queen of Kings, more original than Honestly, more powerful than Love You In A Dream. It should've at least been in the final to compete and have a chance to rework the staging. So so sad to see it not fully reach its potential. I regrettably didn't vote for this because: _as much as I love the song I was a disappointed by the overall performance, _I thought that Freya was for sure going to go through because it was so loved by fans already _I was pleasantly surprised by Atle's performance whose song I don't even love as much but it worked well with the staging that night and made me emotional and I decided to vote for that instead. Maybe a lot of people felt the same as I did, also influenced by the running order, and it resulted in not enough votes going to Freya. I'll make sure to save Freya on Spotify and keep listening to it because it's honestly a very nice song, especially the last chorus. Would've absolutely loved to see it at Eurovision but now we move on. I hope Maria Celin manages to come out of this experience stronger than before and I wish her the best for her music career because her voice is undeniably so unique and versatile, and she's so sweet. She did great that night and she should be proud of herself for that! Who knows, maybe we might see her at MGP again one day.

[@vassilistopaloglou170]

Am I the only one who loves the perfomance?

[@evaldk1574]

Yes, no one else in this whole world loves this performance🙄 Bruh, obviously ur not the only one. This should’ve gone to final

[@ΙωάννηςΠάττας]

Υπέροχο τραγούδι!

[@YorkyWolf]

Those choruses! Great… ✨✨ I just wish she was stronger on the verses! I’m sad to see Maria not qualify but it is what it is… 🇬🇧💜🇳🇴

[@Loveannyeongzzzss]

I really do hope she comes back next year bc she has the potential to win esc imo

[@emberaya]

My name is Freja and I love this song

[@themememaster4life64]

Okay its been a day, and I've had time to refflect on this. I think she didnt go through because the simple fact that she was a fan favourite, and I believe that alot of people expected a better staging, maybe with some heavy drum dudes in the background banging to the beat and maybe some dancers? Her vocals needed improvement on a few places. Especially when she sang "when our voices are a houndred thousand strong" but overall this still deserved to qualify in my opinion

[@In_my_own_mind]

She doesnt have that much experience and she had some heavy shoulders to carry by being a favorite on the odds and everybody talking about it. She was very nervous and lacked the power she is trying to convey in her song unfortunately. Not easy to be all alone on stage and carry a song like that and as you said, she should have been supported by some dancers and drums. She actually said in an interview after the rehearsal that she has to enjoy the moment more and dont be so stressed cause people can see through that…and she also said she should show more power. Thats unfortunately what happened. She actually cried on stage before her rehearsal because of nerves someone who was there said.

[@Vinseurovision]

How did she not make this Im shocked

[@danielnysterud9605]

vocals and staging not on point, she was the favourit, people had extremely high expectations to her.

[@l_iamo_o]

@@danielnysterud9605 yes but at the end she sounded good like the last minute

[@danielnysterud9605]

@@l_iamo_ohjelper ikke når du feiler på vokalene på starten og staginga ikke var helt på topp. når du er topp favoritt legger folk merke til en liten feil. Hvis folk blir litt skuffet på starten kan det være nokk til og ikke greie å komme seg videre in enn vanskelig kvalifiserings runde.

[@danielnysterud9605]

@@l_iamo_o du har ikke rå til og gjøre feil som top favoritt.

[@Samah_Morph_exe]

@@danielnysterud9605 i found this staging the best of this semi, even better than Skrellex. I look at this staging as a performance and a work of art. This staging is all treated in detail, both in terms of lighting and props on stage. Maria's interaction with the props on stage was also on point. (This is just my opinion 😅)

[@cb-zc8dv]

Masterpiece...shame it didnt work live.. With the right staging this wouldve done well

[@skaivi]

Fantastic performance and incredible song

[@ahmedhamzic9065]

She was pretty soft in the parts when she should've been aggresive, I expected her to be aggresive when she was singing "Freya ! Freya! Freya!" but she acted like it's not a big deal and there is where you should make an impact. But this should've qualified easily enough in any of the semi finals so I am a bit dissapointed.

[@fo2531]

This song didn't qualify for MGP final is the biggest robbery in this year's national finals

[@antekwisniewski3182]

I expected more😢, but she slays anyway❤❤❤

[@axel_r_]

If only you had a chorepgraph this could have been exceptional. It was too much standing still to a song that has lot of rollercoaster elements. It became anti-climatic for me. Also, I only heard that exceptional voice from The Voice for maybe 5% of the song. Take 1:35 to 37 as an example. You get more aggressive (but also controlled!) for a couple of seconds there. That is sexy and really cool. Alas, it was too absent in this particular performance, unfortunately. But I know, from watching you on The Voice, that you have so much more in you and I pray to the Gods that you continue and we will see more of you! Love your talent! Keep shining!

[@angel_nyasha_legenda]

BEST SONG

[@alessiocaiaffa]

Omg what a perfomance!!!!

[@finleygg926]

I still don't understand how this didn't qualify. The song was spectacular, the vocals were great, the staging was perfect! WHAT'S WRONG WITH MPG?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[@norsewings9018]

are they sure they didn't read the papers upside down? the 3 winners where the 3 worst...

[@GergoMarosvari]

Well done Norway... You throw a potential Eurovision winner to the trash bin... After Keiino you did it again.

[@markojovanovic5901]

Dont be silly dude. She had bad vocals, staging, outfit, and was stiff. I am sad for her but it is what it is

[@GergoMarosvari]

@@markojovanovic5901 I am not silly, I just told the truth.

[@markushansen6866]

@@GergoMarosvari not truth. your opinion *****

[@drdrnnnn8257]

When mgp continue transformation to contest of only generic pop songs, no Scandinavian songs, no rock...

[@divine8533]

MGP does NOT deserve you, Maria. Just know you and your song are amazing!❤️

[@selimcansevim322]

Are You kidding me Norway? How this Masterpiece didnt qualify😭😭

[@carlosmendezcardoza5271]

Way better than the eventual winner ☹️

[@xfernanx1356]

Song wise yes, performance wise, this was so shockingly off, unfortunate day to have a bad one.

[@franzcohenfan3619]

I love this - how the hell didn't it qualify. once again Norway you disappoint me -keiino monument all over again

[@wojciechk2809]

This is much better than queen of the kings

[@Hannahhuan32]

song itself is really amazing

[@bogdangumenniy8497]

Freya freya freya!!!!

[@ksibru5504]

Håper du kommer tilbake en annen gang, med sang i samme sjanger. Til denne sangen så jeg kanskje for meg en hvit midtsommerkjole, dansere og trommer. Mer bevegelse på scenen. Jeg likte livets tre og røyken. Sangen er fantastisk, og den vil nok leve godt videre på Spotify :)

[@esc.proudness]

SHE ATE The stage could have been less empty but she was amazing

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

How did Hammer of Thor get to the final last year but not this?

[@markushansen6866]

there was a much stronger field this year. unfortunately

[@kennet7837]

"Hammer of Thor" was way better staged and Oda was a much more confident performer. This felt a bit empty. She sings "let's hit the drums of love" and there aren't even drums on stage.

[@ismailgurbuz6588]

This arena is not the final arena Maria maybe making good stage for the final arena and her song is the best for esc

[@LeonardoAlfonzo01]

Que mujer tan hermosa

[@mariammora5915]

I think juries should also be incorporated in semifinals cuz these results were tragic...

[@saltybiscuit6872]

i love the moment when the tree lit up. but i felt like the chorus part lacked a little bit of energy

[@In_my_own_mind]

I feel for Maria Celin. She doesnt have that much experience and she had some heavy shoulders to carry by being a favorite on the odds and everybody talking about it. She lacked the power she is trying to convey in her song unfortunately. Not easy to be all alone on stage and carry a song like that.

[@oceangoddess66248]

Jag älskar 💕 kärlek från Sverige

[@SimsMoyal]

People in n Norway needs a good health care since that didn't qualify Cause something is wrong with them

[@kristoferstuff]

It was not that bad but it wasn’t amazing either

[@alfa-norskgaming9358]

A bit shaky at first but ended really well! Really unfortunate she was placed in the hardest god damn semi

[@Chocoholie]

she could have win semi final 2

[@danielnysterud9605]

a bit shaky at first is enough to not qualify, she was the favourit. when she dident perform perfect. people changed opinions

[@alfa-norskgaming9358]

@@danielnysterud9605 Favorite? No? Maybe for eurovision viewers here she was, but in Norway opinions don't reflect what a few thousands on youtube say. She was in a tight semi, and when she didn't perform 100%, that may have costed her chances to qualify

[@stickynorth]

The one that got away...

[@Leeon_]

Howwwwww! 😢

[@meretheedvardsen1519]

i was alomst crying after since she didnt come to the final

[@IvanTrefer]

I like this song more than Queen of Kings

[@Hannahhuan32]

True, especially the song itself is more interesting

[@drdrnnnn8257]

Queen of kongs its generic dancing song which we heard on Eurovision ever year

[@markohuber2325]

beautiful - this gives me Margarete Berger feelings love those dark electro vibes

[@milandespotovic5400]

Skrillex instead this masterpiece??? Seriously???

[@owendy274]

The song is pretty good but she needed dancers and more dynamic staging, she wasn't my winner in the slightest but still sad she didn't make the final

[@dim.eurovision]

#justiesforMariaCelin

[@esc_italyyy_]

#justiesforMariaCelin

[@ESC.Miguel]

NORWAY I HATE YOU HOW MARIA CELIN, TIRIL AND AKUVI DID NOT QUALIFY