Bulgaria BULGARIA 2020 - VICTORIA - Tears Getting Sober

[escYOUnited]

 

[EscGeek]

That's not how you win my love, Bulgaria.

 

[blue00eyes]

I honestly don't know who Billie is

 

[gingerale]

I'm really confused. It's a nice song. But it's so unashamedly copying Billie Eilish. Guess many people couldn't even tell if it's Billie or not.

And with the risk of getting killed: Limits had a similar purpose and vibe but was way more original. Although Tears Getting Sober is catchier.

 

[RainyWoods]

Oh my goodness. It's absolutely majestic. This is nothing like I imagined it would be somehow. I wanted to cry from the opening OoOoOoOos. The production is magical. It's quite unlike anything else this year. It starts off lo-fi almost like a Perfume Genius or Weyes Blood song could be coming but then it takes this peculiar turn into a beautifully bizarre place that could be a dream perhaps. What I thought of was Walt Disney's 1951 version of Alice In Wonderland. It's so pretty, yet there's something aching there in the background. Such a curious little song that has genuinely touched me from the first listen. I'm very much enchanted.

I feel like a 12 from me could be coming here.

 

[crashworld]

I am sorry, it's such an uninspiring song. It's a nice track to wind down yourself after a hectic day. But that's all it. The song doesn't quite peak and it's like a sanguine version of Alcohol You. I am giving this a 5 for now. I am disappointed this is actually written by the same guy who co-wrote "Dance Alone", "Truth" and "Violent Thing".

 

[Kruto]

Barbara Tinoco with a hangover? It's pretty though.

 

[Sammy]

It starts of so slowly that I thought I'd be bored, but finally I quite like this. Might grow in the weeks to come.

 

[AliceEsc]

Not the comeback I was expecting. I don't see a winner here. It's good, but it's just there. If I had to pick tears, it would be Gjon's

6pts, I'll give it another try.

 

[HayashiM]

and .

Utterly brilliant. Rainy already said it all, no more words needed.

 

[kopachka]

This took me on a wonderful journey at my first listen. I can't wait to experience it with my headphones. Thank you Victoria

 

[marty]

I dont understand how somebody can compose such cheesy music to that sad lyrics. Melody and lyrics dont go together in my eyes. Good voice and still good chances for a top position. But I am somehow disappointed. I give 5 points.

 

[DaFlo]

This is definitely Eurovision tries Billie Eilish

I like that tho, on a level with Roxen for me. 8 pts ^^

 

[crashworld]

Looking at the music video, who knows they already have the staging idea sort out. Just put her on a bench with a large tree behind her, give her close-ups and cinematic atmosphere, and there you go.

 

[MalagaToledo]

Slowly progression if there is any, very unusual, but boring. I wasn't goosebumped. I didn't like it. But that's good cause then my favourites will win. 3 pts.

PS Bulgarien has sunk in the betting odds now.

 

[BarefootBoogaloo]

5 for the ending with the strings and horns swelling, wish it didn't take so long to pick up

 

[Ana Raquel]

unbothered

 

[Nemo89]

I was impatient to listen to the Bulgarian song and I finally listened to it For a music lover like me, discovering a new song is always wonderful

Before reaching my technical comment, here I read about some people who like ... "melancholy music", but, they say, "catchy music" wasn't better?

What I think about "Tears getting sober" is that it is a song with a melancholy but also dreamy imprint. The structure is better than many other songs listened to so far and the sound is delicate like a caress. But all this reaches the "maximum limits" ... it looks like a song by the Disney princesses or a Michielin 2.0 ... at some point in the music that took strange folds it seemed to me that a Branduardi model minstrel had to come out ...

The real peak of emotion occurred at 2:47 am when Victoria raised her voice.

Now, even if it is not completely true, it is normal to say that the strength of a song lies in the refrain (which has the function of a beating heart) but the refrain was nice the first two times I heard it then ... it is become a dirge ... finally a torment! The rest of the song is not fixed in the listener's mind almost as if it were a subtrack of the refrain.

For me, a good song that doesn't fully express its potential.

Rating 6 and it is not in my "Top 10"

 

[MalagaToledo]

unbothered

That was such a good year for eurovision. That is one of rare songs from Bulgaria that I played many years after ESC. That's how you do it. Miles better than 2020 song.

 

[Ana Raquel]

it is a and i hope bulgaria goes back to the fun bold roots even though they (undeservedly) flopped hard

 

[hunty73]

Stunning.The way it sweeps from a simple piano backbone and Victoria to an all encompassing composition.Its so risky.The refrain where its full orchestra is wonderful.The quiet moments where Victoria is reflecting, its almost like her ancestors whispering around her.

To see the real wonder of this song though,watch the video.Thats where you see the song meet the artist.Look at that face and that opening verse.The emotional connection grabs you.Victoria will nail this live because she is an amazing talent.Jury win by a landslide is possible here.

Everyone's opinion will be different,but for me,without any doubt at all,this is the package of the year.Victoria and the Bulgarian team should be proud of what they have brought here.Its like the best of the old musicals,yet the most contemporary composition this year ,thats an amazing feat.Its a tight year,but i think this might be the winner.