Albania ALBANIA 2019 - Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju tokës

[QwaarJet]

Reaction in the poll here is very bad actually...when the song has the most 10s and 8s it is the worst sign..then almost nobody votes it in reality..

No, the worst is getting loads of ones and zeroes. Giving it an 8 or a 10 doesn't mean you wont vote for it. Also, as it's the first song, we have no idea of the quality of songs coming.

Secondly, a poll on this website means almost nothing in regards to how well a song will do at Eurovision.

It almost seems like you're clutching at straws trying to turn a positive into a negative to support your dislike of the song. Why not accept that other people really like, that we have no idea how it will do (it's freaking December) and move on?

 

[Mainshow]

+ we haven't even heard the final studio version of the song yet.
+ songs may grow on some people
+ Eurovision hardcore fans = / = general public & juries

 

[Mrm]

No, the worst is getting loads of ones and zeroes. Giving it an 8 or a 10 doesn't mean you wont vote for it. Also, as it's the first song, we have no idea of the quality of songs coming.

Secondly, a poll on this website means almost nothing in regards to how well a song will do at Eurovision.

It almost seems like you're clutching at straws trying to turn a positive into a negative to support your dislike of the song. Why not accept that other people really like, that we have no idea how it will do (it's freaking December) and move on?

See you in May!

 

[MyHeartIsYours]

It's Mystic Meg!

In the end could be overshadowed by other entries, but right now, based on the performance, don't mind this song at all! The chorus is good! 8 points to Albania!

 

[QwaarJet]

See you in May!

Predicting a result for the first song of Eurovision in December with no evidence doesn't make it a prediction, it makes it a guess. So if it flops in May, I would not be so quick to come here bragging at bring the ultimate prognosticator.

 

[bURN]

I am not really sure what to make of this song! IMO it is a mess! They had way better songs than this, but hey at least it was not Soni Malaj, and so sad for Eranda ending third

 

[RainyWoods]

I'm addicted to watching the winners reprise of Ktheju tokës. The whole thing has grown on me so quickly. The tribal-esque verses gave me problems in the studio version, but live that percussion is so punchy. The way it bounces and then how that chorus just explodes. It's really infectious. My feelings at this stage are more positive than they were for Botë a couple of years back and that ended up as my second favourite entry of the year. I think Jonida's song needs a carefully thought through revamp though. Listening again to the studio version just now and I still feel the same way as I did when I first heard it. It's so much colder than the live version. With the orchestra it's becomes fuller and Jonida's heart as a result comes through so strong. Nothing needs to be changed melody or structure-wise. It's absolutely perfect as it is now. It just deserves a richer, more resplendent sound. Otherwise I love it, and I could listen to the live performance all day. It has the potential to become my favourite Albanian entry since Suus.

 

[Yoozek]

They've finally uploaded what I've missed. I must admit at the right time she hits the notes. I could count on my fingers how many of them she missed and one hand would've been enough to do so....

so...

well...

let her have it, don't cut her out as a part of your revamp Albania.

EDIT.
..okay, two hands.
Also, she could stop handjob'ing every mic stand she gets to touch.

Fun fact:
In Polish if a girl is from a village and she doesn't want to have sex, she could theoretically say "Jo ni da" and the guy will understand.

 

[Ichbinjari]

Here outfit and make-up need a big revamp though. I like the song! I'm looking forward to see what the staging will be.

edit: she looks so 90's (not in a good way)

 

[Mainshow]

Actually, I do like her look. The 90s are really en vogue at the moment and the way to go...

 

[mauve]

I'm addicted to watching the winners reprise of Ktheju tokës. The whole thing has grown on me so quickly. The tribal-esque verses gave me problems in the studio version, but live that percussion is so punchy. The way it bounces and then how that chorus just explodes. It's really infectious. My feelings at this stage are more positive than they were for Botë a couple of years back and that ended up as my second favourite entry of the year. I think Jonida's song needs a carefully thought through revamp though. Listening again to the studio version just now and I still feel the same way as I did when I first heard it. It's so much colder than the live version. With the orchestra it's becomes fuller and Jonida's heart as a result comes through so strong. Nothing needs to be changed melody or structure-wise. It's absolutely perfect as it is now. It just deserves a richer, more resplendent sound. Otherwise I love it, and I could listen to the live performance all day. It has the potential to become my favourite Albanian entry since Suus.

Later when thinking of her, the curtains will always be a part of her. (Can't get the picture out of my head how Jonida sneaks into your house and room, takes the curtains off and wraps them around her body )

 

[RainyWoods]

Later when thinking of her, the curtains will always be a part of her. (Can't get the picture out of my head how Jonida sneaks into your house and room, takes the curtains off and wraps them around her body )

To be honest, this look has to stay for Eurovision. I demand it. Curtain couture is all we need for 2019.

 

[Luki]

I don't mind the song, but it doesn't develop into anything particular to hate or love. I feel it is a bit outdated and it would have fared better in 2009 for example. 6 points for now with potential to grow on me.

 

[blue00eyes]

I felt like it's was a mash up of all the past Albanian entries in one song.
She looks stunning, her voice is ok, but I don't remember the song and I am looking forward to hear the Eurovision version. I don't mind English.

 

[tuorem]

Actually, I do like her look. The 90s are really en vogue at the moment and the way to go...

I love her look too I hope she doesn't make a U-turn fashion-wise come May.

 

[Sean]

How do #YOU think Ktheju tokës ranks amongst the recent entries from Albania? Vote in our poll now...

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[nunaney]

The real winner

 

[ZoboCamel]

I liked Dilan, but he had the same problem this year as when he last entered a few years back... his song was fairly ho-hum in the studio version, and only came alive when the orchestra made it sound more fleshed-out. So I'm not sure it would've worked at Eurovision, unless he revamped the studio version itself to have a similarly powerful backing track.

 

[Mainshow]

^^ OMG that song is dreadful. Sounds like a deserved last place in the semis.
Messy, trashy and totally dated.

 

[mauve]

^^ OMG that song is dreadful. Sounds like a deserved last place in the semis.
Messy, trashy and totally dated.

… and has problems hitting the notes if I may add …