ITALY 2013 - Marco Mengoni - L'essenziale

[ESC94]

Now lets´move on to Italy! In 2013 they once again chose a more classic entry, this time performed by Marco Mengoni. And I have to say I absolutely loved it!!

His song "L´essenziale" is basically the perfect example how I imagine a song performed at San Remo sounds like, pretty classic but without being boring and sung with such a passion that it melts your heart. I immediately fell in love with the song and his voice and was really happy about his good placement in the final, even though I wouldn´t have minded if he had finished two or three places higher.

Anyway, this song was my personal second favourite in 2013 and my second favourite entry from since their return. It was classic in a good way and so purely Italian, that the only possible vote from me were !!

 

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I agree with [MENTION=16784]ESC94[/MENTION]

points from me for this absolutely stunning and classy entry. Marco's an incredible artist and tbh, he deserved to win the whole thing.

 

[Citelis]

Overrated!

 

[randajad]

Tbh, underrated.

 

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After having a blast at Duncan Laurence's concert last night, I just bought a ticket for Marco Mengoni's concert next week and I can't wait to see him live! He totally blew me away in Eurovision 2013, he was my favourite (and should have won) and even though I have seen him a few times live (I attended Eurovision 2013 in Malmö and also saw him live at EuroVillage) I'm really looking forward to seeing him in concert... like 90 minutes + instead of only 2-3 tracks.
He's one of my favourite male artists of all-time (I own all of his 6 albums + one Live Album) - First, I didn't want to go because I can't understand Italian and I still will be stuck at university (until 6 pm) but as long as it won't be snowing all day long, I think that I will still make it on time #fingerscrossed

 

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Just left the venue. Marco Mengoni was excellent. He's so freaking charming and talented. What a voice!
He did perform for 100 minutes (which is quite good, I suppose) and performed a lot of new tracks from his album as well as his biggest hits. The only thing I have to level criticism at: He performed "L'essenziale" in a very irritating remix. I know that artists tend to spice things up when it comes to older hits but honestly, it took the song's magic away. The rest was excellent, though and I am super happy thst I kinda bought a ticket last-minute. Usually, I'm not that spontaneous... Next time he comes to Germany, I will try to attend his concert as well. Loved it!

 

[ESC94]

Just left the venue. Marco Mengoni was excellent. He's so freaking charming and talented. What a voice!
He did perform for 100 minutes (which is quite good, I suppose) and performed a lot of new tracks from his album as well as his biggest hits. The only thing I have to level criticism at: He performed "L'essenziale" in a very irritating remix. I know that artists tend to spice things up when it comes to older hits but honestly, it took the song's magic away. The rest was excellent, though and I am super happy thst I kinda bought a ticket last-minute. Usually, I'm not that spontaneous... Next time he comes to Germany, I will try to attend his concert as well. Loved it!

I´m kinda jealous now.

 

[mup]

This song is definitely a Eurovision Italian classic! As well as Marco's funny facial expressions that prompted some parody