The 2nd Semifinal of Söngvakeppnin 2018 was held on Saturday 17 February with six songs competing for the remaining 3 spots in the Final.
Aron Hannes – Golddigger (Gold Digger)
This is a dated, funk song that has somehow managed to find itself as one of the favourites for Söngvakeppnin. I get a Laura Tesora’s What’s the Pressure type vibe from it. Aron struggles vocally, has no stage presence and can definitely not dance. Even his back-up singers/dancers cannot save this hot mess.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-VoUwCgUVo
Aron Hannes - Golddigger (Söngvakeppnin 2018 - Semi Final 2)
Aron Hannes performing Golddigger at the second semi final of Söngvakeppnin 2018, the Icelandic national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. ALL RIGHTS TO RUV!
Rakel Pálsdóttir – Óskin mín (My Wish)
Rakel gave us a very sweet, quiet little song. Almost like a lullaby, as it certainly put me to sleep. Simple staging with organza silk covered stairs to lounge on, a cello and 3 backing singers that wander on stage two thirds of the way in. It’s all very Disney, no doubt. The jump suit was pretty glam though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okLvl8AjkMU
Rakel Pálsdóttir - Óskin mín (Söngvakeppnin 2018 - Semi Final 2)
Rakel Pálsdóttir performing Óskin mín at the second semi final of Söngvakeppnin 2018, the Icelandic national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. ALL RIGHTS TO RUV!
Stefanía Svavarsdóttir, Agnes Marinósdóttir & Regína Lilja Magnúsdóttir – Svaka stuð (Heart Attack)
A bit of disco ball fun from these three ladies. The song is titled “Heart Attack” but it’s more a heart murmur than anything, especially with some of the dance moves. Dj Disco Ball’s black see-through vest is something to behold.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8vQ95AmQgI
Stefanía, Agnes og Regína - Svaka stuð (Söngvakeppnin 2018 - Semi Final 2)
Stefanía, Agnes og Regína performing Svaka stuð at the second semi final of Söngvakeppnin 2018, the Icelandic national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. ALL RIGHTS TO RUV!
Þórir Geir Guðmundsson & Gyða Margrét Kristjánsdóttir – Brosa (With You)
A little folksy number set in a lounge room with an awful lot of lamps. This duo are awkward! I get the feeling that Gyða is on a blind date with Þórir and she is just singing with him to be polite before she does a runner at the end of the three minutes. Overall, the song lacks any real substance to progress further.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgbr6xu9cug
Þórir Geir & Gyða Margrét - Brosa (Söngvakeppnin 2018 - Semi Final 2)
Þórir Geir & Gyða Margrét performing Brosa at the second semi final of Söngvakeppnin 2018, the Icelandic national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. ALL RIGHTS TO RUV!
Dagur Sigurðarson – Í stormi (Saviours)
A big guy attempting to channel his inner Meatloaf in a big old ballad. He has a strong enough voice but the song just plods along. He puts a lot of energy into the performance but I have no idea why he was so mean to his microphone stand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAYgNHhuL70
Dagur Sigurðsson - Í stormi (Söngvakeppnin 2018 - Semi Final 2)
Dagur Sigurðsson performing Í stormi at the second semi final of Söngvakeppnin 2018, the Icelandic national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. ALL RIGHTS TO RUV!
Áttan – Hér með þér (Here for You)
If you ever wanted to see the musical version of boy meets girl at Hillsong, then this is it. Boy meets girl while being chaperoned by their friends to ensure that they don’t get up to any mischief. The song has a modern feel but is not memorable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baZ79keutuk
Áttan - Hér með þér (Söngvakeppnin 2018 - Semi Final 2)
Áttan performing Hér með þér at the second semi final of Söngvakeppnin 2018, the Icelandic national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon. ALL RIGHTS TO RUV!
And through to the Final by popular vote were:
Aron Hannes – Golddigger (Gold Digger)
Áttan – Hér með þér (Here for You)
Dagur Sigurðarson – Í stormi (Saviours)
Youtube links are not official RÚV but from a fan site.