Belgium BELGIUM 2024 - Mustii - Before The Party's Over

[ESC United Mod Team]

 

[Fluke]

So-so about the song, but he needs to bring that Burkini.

 

[Laka]

Comfortably my favourite this year. I love the song including the first two minutes. I think Mustii has what it takes to grab the viewers' attention right at the start and as the song builds which it does continuously from beginning to end the viewer will be pulled in until the climax when they will be jumping out of their seats and punching the air. I think people are sleeping on how impactful it is the first time he screams out "until the party is over". When was the last time a Eurovision song had such an explosive and dramatic moment? ARM 14 and 16 spring to mind as does UKR 21, but I think this tops them. With him being such an established artist I'm sure he will make the most of it. I don't mind the repetition, when you have such an amazing moment, why not keep it going and hammer it home? I wouldn't change a thing about it and can't wait to see it in its full glory in Malmo.

 

[Ted Talks]

Comfortably my favourite this year. I love the song including the first two minutes. I think Mustii has what it takes to grab the viewers' attention right at the start and as the song builds which it does continuously from beginning to end the viewer will be pulled in until the climax when they will be jumping out of their seats and punching the air. I think people are sleeping on how impactful it is the first time he screams out "until the party is over". When was the last time a Eurovision song had such an explosive and dramatic moment? ARM 14 and 16 spring to mind as does UKR 21, but I think this tops them. With him being such an established artist I'm sure he will make the most of it. I don't mind the repetition, when you have such an amazing moment, why not keep it going and hammer it home? I wouldn't change a thing about it and can't wait to see it in its full glory in Malmo.

When that last minute arrives, it is impactful yeah, but the journey to it is the main problem that I think will be it’s undoing with the public.

To me at Eurovision, you pitch your song to the general public and you’ve got to grab their attention or at the very least set the stall out as to what your song is very fast.

Whether that’s pop banger, full on ballad or something else, you kind of have to get your song’s core vibe over in the first 30 seconds to me. That’s the key to success. If you can do it even sooner, the better.

This presents itself as a ballad for basically 2 minutes and then switches in a jarring way. That switch will grab people’s attention no doubt, but they may have already lost interest in the preceding 2 minutes.

I can see it getting to the final alright but doing underwhelming in the final as general viewer will be a bit ‘is that it?’ as it ends just as it seemingly got good.

 

[Laka]

When that last minute arrives, it is impactful yeah, but the journey to it is the main problem that I think will be it’s undoing with the public.

To me at Eurovision, you pitch your song to the general public and you’ve got to grab their attention or at the very least set the stall out as to what your song is very fast.

Whether that’s pop banger, full on ballad or something else, you kind of have to get your song’s core vibe over in the first 30 seconds to me. That’s the key to success. If you can do it even sooner, the better.

This presents itself as a ballad for basically 2 minutes and then switches in a jarring way. That switch will grab people’s attention no doubt, but they may have already lost interest in the preceding 2 minutes.

I can see it getting to the final alright but doing underwhelming in the final as general viewer will be a bit ‘is that it?’ as it ends just as it seemingly got good.

The ending of the song is very different to the beginning but can you think of any songs which end differently which has been to the detriment of an entry? The obvious example that springs to mind is Kaarija which had two totally different songs in one and it did him no harm.

If you find the transitions jarring that surprises me, I think its totally natural and works brilliantly. Clearly it depends on whether the public and jury see it your way or mine.

Yes, absolutely, he has to grab their attention from the start, he can't afford to write off the first two minutes and hope to rescue things in the last 40 seconds. Personally I think he has the artistry and gravitas to achieve this, plus I find the song compelling right from the start. If I am right and viewers are engaged from the start then they have a hell of a ride ahead of them as the song unfolds.

 

[Ana Raquel]

I don't think the last minute is that impactful (studio) but go off I guess?

 

[Ted Talks]

The ending of the song is very different to the beginning but can you think of any songs which end differently which has been to the detriment of an entry? The obvious example that springs to mind is Kaarija which had two totally different songs in one and it did him no harm.

If you find the transitions jarring that surprises me, I think its totally natural and works brilliantly. Clearly it depends on whether the public and jury see it your way or mine.

Yes, absolutely, he has to grab their attention from the start, he can't afford to write off the first two minutes and hope to rescue things in the last 40 seconds. Personally I think he has the artistry and gravitas to achieve this, plus I find the song compelling right from the start. If I am right and viewers are engaged from the start then they have a hell of a ride ahead of them as the song unfolds.

I don’t think the end of Cha Cha Cha is that different from its beginning tbh. It’s quirky right from the off and stays that way throughout.

As for this song, the transition jars to me simply because I’m so bored listening to those first 2 minutes. Nothing happens, it’s not a vocal powerhouse display. It just meanders for 2 minutes. So when it gets going, that’s why I find it jarring as it feels like the song has ‘begun’.

We’ll see who’s more correct in May. Knowing our luck, it’ll be bang average and in the middle.

 

[Datura]

Whats totally weird for me is that the first 2 Minutes are alright, and the last Minute is musically great but lyrically so repetitive that its really off putting.

I really enjoy that part but at the same time it's so annoying - which makes me not want to listen to this song anymore (already). Such a shame, the ending would have been fantastic if He did not just repeat the same line over and over again

 

[PolarFoxxie.]

This has vibes written all over it. This is so strong and wowwwwe I think gays will win this year. It's between him, Olly and Lithuanian guy. But this so far my number 1.

It deserves 12 milion votes. I'm impressed and wow Belgium doing fantastic job.

 

[empo21]

The first 2 minutes have grown on me and now the last part seems even more repetitive and less impressive than people say.

Maybe if it was 30sec shorter it would be better because after a few "before the party's over"s I'm left expecting what's next and it just ends

 

[PolarFoxxie.]

@empo21 Need I remind you that Ukraine 2024 who is much more repetitve is first in the odds. Chachacha was super repetitive and got first with tele, it is not repetitive because it is different than first part and stronger and builds so beautifully and accompanied with visuals and staging it is so impactful. Like an chant or anthem.

How can it be boring to you. I just need more. Ohh "you are left expecting what is next and it just ends". You wanna say you need more but it was so good it felt quick and shorter than 3 minutes. That's actually a good thing.

I didn't see what everyone saw in Gustaph and he finished top 7 in final. And I'm so glad because of it but this here is instantly grabs your attention for whole 3 mins. It's all so beautifully done, and this has huge winner vibes.

Sorry if you don't like it, actually I couldn't care but I love it and that's all it matters. And yeah call me troll but I will defend Mustii all the way through so go on with troll attempts trying to have contra even though you may not agree with what you are writing and you know it's good. So bare with me.

 

[Looren]

Top 5 in the odds

 

[empo21]

@empo21 Need I remind you that Ukraine 2024 who is much more repetitve is first in the odds. Chachacha was super repetitive and got first with tele, it is not repetitive because it is different than first part and stronger and builds so beautifully and accompanied with visuals and staging it is so impactful. Like an chant or anthem.

How can it be boring to you. I just need more. Ohh "you are left expecting what is next and it just ends". You wanna say you need more but it was so good it felt quick and shorter than 3 minutes. That's actually a good thing.

I didn't see what everyone saw in Gustaph and he finished top 7 in final. And I'm so glad because of it but this here is instantly grabs your attention for whole 3 mins. It's all so beautifully done, and this has huge winner vibes.

Sorry if you don't like it, actually I couldn't care but I love it and that's all it matters. And yeah call me troll but I will defend Mustii all the way through so go on with troll attempts trying to have contra even though you may not agree with what you are writing and you know it's good. So bare with me.

Girl, what?

 

[Rocket man]

I love this song. It's so good. I'm not sure if it's better than "Rhythm Inside" for me as my favourite Eurovision entry but it's up close there for me now.

 

[nudiecrudi]

Its between him or Ollie for the queen s crown

 

[goncalovieira]

Oh this is really good. Jury bait for sure and get ready for a big mark!
About televote, it is a bit hard to tell from now. However, I would not be surprised if this wins next May. It has that traditional sparkle from Eurovision winners.

 

[Franzilein]

This is class and going straight to my top 3 alongside Ukraine and Slovenia. It's been a while Belgium

 

[mauve]

Upgrading from to . I still am not convinced by the verses, but really love the chorus and the last minute.

 

[henhu]

from me, but it all depends on the staging and live vocals. It can finish 20th, but also 2nd as it is right now.

 

[Kentish]

Live vocals will be strong for sure, there are clips of his older performances on YouTube and he's a very very good live performer. This song plays to his strengths too.

This is a clear #1 favorite to win the jury side. If they can stage it well and capitalize on the song's dramatic elements, Bruxelles 2025 is very possible.

 

[TiagoFS]

This is a very solid entry from Belgium, I am surprised. It takes a bit to get to the end and people could be lost in the middle of the journey, but hey, Belgium has come to compete and I hope the effort that made pays off. 8 points from me.