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Azerbaijan AZERBAIJAN 2022 - Nadir Rustamli - Fade To Black
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Pål Nordahl
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After reading some of the comments here I was expecting it to be worse. There are nice elements but it doesn't feel cohesive and I feel like this song is competing in the same territory as "River" . Ochman wins by a mile for me. I'll give it a 
and place it somewhere between 20th and 25th in my ranking.
and place it somewhere between 20th and 25th in my ranking.
theditz83
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All the waiting for this...
It's not horrible, but did not deserve the ridiculously long delay - anticipation has not been kind to you I'm afraid.
at most
It's not horrible, but did not deserve the ridiculously long delay - anticipation has not been kind to you
I'm afraid. at most
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The worst Azerbaijani entry since 2008 but still pretty decent. I just wish the ethno elements were more prominent throughout the song. I like his voice apart from a few "enunciation issues" and the climax at the end (this will sound horribly live) but I can totally see this qualify.
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Clearly this song draws inspiration from the UK number 1 song back in the 90s by the brilliant B*Witched titled "Blame It On The Weatherman". #shitpost
popavapeur
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i kinda like iiiiittt what's happening to me. The MV is beautiful but the lyrics are tragic mama
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This is disrespectful towards Day After Day! That entry kicked ass, my 2nd or 3rd favourite Azerbaijani entry ever I suppose.
The worst Azerbaijani entry since 2008 but still pretty decent. I just wish the ethno elements were more prominent throughout the song. I like his voice apart from a few "enunciation issues" and the climax at the end (this will sound horribly live) but I can totally see this qualify.
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The hatred towards this song on this forum is completely unhinged and unjustified in my opinion.
I for one think that the instrumentation is one of the cleanest we've heard this year, and that Nadir could be a potential jury top 5 depending on how well he is able to convey emotions (and the high note) live.
Yes, it's annoying that we had to wait so long for another ballad. And yes, it's annoying that we're getting another sad boy ballad to join the club with Switzerland, Australia, and Poland.
But it's completely unfair to say this is the worst Azeri entry ever - did Samra not happen? Did Aisel not happen? Everyone loves to complain about how Azerbaijan sends Melfest reject pop songs, and now this year they decide to change it up and send a ballad and the reaction is terrible. Geez, I can't imagine why they're hesitant to take risks.
I for one think that the instrumentation is one of the cleanest we've heard this year, and that Nadir could be a potential jury top 5 depending on how well he is able to convey emotions (and the high note) live.
Yes, it's annoying that we had to wait so long for another ballad. And yes, it's annoying that we're getting another sad boy ballad to join the club with Switzerland, Australia, and Poland.
But it's completely unfair to say this is the worst Azeri entry ever - did Samra not happen? Did Aisel not happen? Everyone loves to complain about how Azerbaijan sends Melfest reject pop songs, and now this year they decide to change it up and send a ballad and the reaction is terrible. Geez, I can't imagine why they're hesitant to take risks.
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I am baffled by the negative response. Is it because it’s Azerbaijan? Somehow most people have certain stereotypical expectations, which I totally get (I have them too) but Azerbaijan is more than "Always in my heart". In fact they are one of only about half a dozen countries who have been very versatile when it comes to their entries. Not every song of them was my cup of tea but they have surely my respect for trying.
Fade to black scratches the edge of overdramatic, of course, but when did we start giving so much negative feedback towards great singers who show off their voices? While a great voice has been celebrated and valued in Eurovision most of the years it seems en vogue now to mock singers with a strong voice. I‘ve been noticing it for a few years. Where has that been coming from? "Smoke and booze" Cornelia voice isn’t the new standard and far from creative.
Fade to black is featuring the best of Ochman and Sheldon Riley in one. A strong voice, an increasing drama within the song, contemporary elements. If Riley was on his way to Ochman, his road stop half the way would be Rustamli.
But, what can I say, I loved Hour of the wolf (in my top 3) which wasn’t received well at all. (Which I can comprehend because the live version was a little disaster actually).
Fade to black scratches the edge of overdramatic, of course, but when did we start giving so much negative feedback towards great singers who show off their voices? While a great voice has been celebrated and valued in Eurovision most of the years it seems en vogue now to mock singers with a strong voice. I‘ve been noticing it for a few years. Where has that been coming from? "Smoke and booze" Cornelia voice isn’t the new standard and far from creative.
Fade to black is featuring the best of Ochman and Sheldon Riley in one. A strong voice, an increasing drama within the song, contemporary elements. If Riley was on his way to Ochman, his road stop half the way would be Rustamli.
But, what can I say, I loved Hour of the wolf (in my top 3) which wasn’t received well at all. (Which I can comprehend because the live version was a little disaster actually).
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How are you considering this a risk? Its not a risk at all, its exactly what Azerbaijan has been doing all along. They have sent many ballads in this vein. A risk would be an entry written by Azeris, maybe all the way traditional. But an english ballad written by swedish for a singer that barely speaks english is the recipe they usually follow. And most of the time it works, for me at least, Drip drop for example is one of my favourite esc ballads. I consider Azerbaijan my fav country in ESC, theres not a single entry of them I dislike.
But this is certainly not a risk. And people are harsh not coz its a ballad ( Sweden is a ballad and got a warm welcome ) but because its a very average ballad. Theres no hook and the lyrics are badly written. For me its an ok entry, Ill be listening to it a bit, but I get why people are disappointed.
Ps: Samra's entry was great
, it had flavor, at least more than this.
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Pretty nice, I expected something more powerful but it's not bad at all. It follows this year's mantra of not really going anywhere in the end. Judging by his other live performances, I'm not expecting much in May.
for now
for now
Yall should have known better before you make Arcade win in 2019. Now this is what you get.
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I’m innocent ! I didn‘t vote for it!
At least Duncan knew what the fuck he was singing
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I usually enjoy Azerbaijan's entries even their ballads. I would considered this song as their 7th ballad throughout the years they have participated. This is my ranking:
And also, what's the slandering against Samir and Aisel. "Miracle" in studio cut is so much better than "Fade to Black", Samra is just not as strong as a vocalist. "X My Heart" as generic as it seems and inauthentic to Aisel, at least, it is very listenable and it's my number 1 song from 2018 contest (*BITE ME!*).
- Hold Me - 2013
- Drip Drop - 2010
- Running Scared - 2011
- When the Music Dies - 2012
- Fade to Black - 2022
- Hour of the Wolf - 2015
- Start a Fire - 2014
And also, what's the slandering against Samir and Aisel. "Miracle" in studio cut is so much better than "Fade to Black", Samra is just not as strong as a vocalist. "X My Heart" as generic as it seems and inauthentic to Aisel, at least, it is very listenable and it's my number 1 song from 2018 contest (*BITE ME!*).
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