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Czech Republic CZECH REPUBLIC 2020 - Benny Cristo - Kemama
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Ezio
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Best preselection in the herstory of Eurovision
Koori
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Karell's video is already on Youtube. Strange there is no info from Olga considering her song leaked first XD
BENNY CRISTO - KEMAMA 7.5/10
Elis Mraz ft. Čis T - Wanna Be Like 5.9/10
Olga Lounová - Dark Water5.7//10
We all poop - All the Blood 5.6/10
Pam Rabbit - Get Up 5.2/10
Karelll - At Least We've Tried 5.1/10
Barbora Mochowa - White & Black Holes 5.0/10
Elis Mraz ft. Čis T - Wanna Be Like 5.9/10
Olga Lounová - Dark Water5.7//10
We all poop - All the Blood 5.6/10
Pam Rabbit - Get Up 5.2/10
Karelll - At Least We've Tried 5.1/10
Barbora Mochowa - White & Black Holes 5.0/10
FRFanESC
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Can you share the link, please ? I can't find it. I don't speak Czech but I think Olva will released her videoclip today, she just says in english "A little teaser of our music video" (2 days ago) but doesn't give any hour for the reveal, the rest is in Czech :
HayashiM
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Karell:
Olga's song is supposed to be out sometimes later today, according to both CZ ESC facebook and her instagram.
FabiESC
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Elis Mraz & Čis T – Wanna Be Like 9/10
Benny Cristo – Kemama 9/10
We All Poop – All the Blood (Positive Song Actually) 9/10
Barbora Mochowa – Black & White Holes 7/10
Pam Rabbit – Get Up 7/10
Olga Lounová – Dark Water 6/10
Karelll – At Least We’ve Tried 6/10
Really must say, that's a strong NF, i like all songs. Well done CZ!!!
Benny Cristo – Kemama 9/10
We All Poop – All the Blood (Positive Song Actually) 9/10
Barbora Mochowa – Black & White Holes 7/10
Pam Rabbit – Get Up 7/10
Olga Lounová – Dark Water 6/10
Karelll – At Least We’ve Tried 6/10
Really must say, that's a strong NF, i like all songs. Well done CZ!!!
Ok, um... I don't want to be a spoilsport or anything, so don't read this if you're over the moon right now.
Like I said yesterday, the Czech lineup is on a whole other level compared to last year. That's a fact, and that's fantastic to see.
With that being said though - and after listening to the seven songs on offer - I do not have a true favourite. I will vote via the app for sure, but I will need some time to reflect on who should get my vote in the end.
All I know for certain is that the two biggest names are my bottom 2, and since it will most likely be a battle of fanbases and influencers like last year, I guess I shouldn't hold my breath regarding the results. Which sucks because I could live with anyone else winning.
1. ?
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?
5. ?
6. Dark Water
7. Kemama
Let's get this out of the way:
Dark Water had great potential that wasn't fully exploited to me, Olga has a nice voice, the verses of the song are melodic and atmospheric, but the chorus is just very standard and bland imo. Also, as an overall composition, it sounds a bit too "typical Eurovision ballad" sadly.
Kemama: I didn't know what to expect, and yet I'm disappointed. I would even dare to say there is nothing worthy of interest in this effort to me: the melody is nowhere to be seen, the construction is as flat as a pancake, and it goes nowhere. I don't know Benny, but I feel he could do much better than that. Bland and boring.
Apart from those two, the remaining five entries do have pros that would justify their place in Eurovision imo:
Wanna Be Like is a true banger imo, although the originality of the piece is like below sea level, it's clearly not meant to be artsy and it's raggaeton we're talking about anyway. It's definitely not a genre that I really like or ever listen to, but this particular composition does it for me. More than the usual raggaeton rhythm, it's the confidence of both performers that brings the song alive. As I said, hopefully they'll pull it off live because its success relies on energy and attitude, and could be a true flop if it weren't the case. The rhythmic phrasings of the main singer are badass, and she gives me Fergie "Milf Money" teas during her verse. The guy is also an added value with his part in Spanish. It's a solid effort on paper imo, and I definitely wouldn't mind seeing this in Rotterdam.
At Least We've Tried: I know I said NO yesterday, so let me explain. Personally I think this act shouldn't win because the song is a tad on the safe side and, as unfounded as it might be, I just can't help getting some slight Duncan vibes from it. HOWEVER, I do like it actually: it's not the song of the century, but it's a decent piano-driven pop-rock composition with a melancholic feel I can latch onto. It may even grow on me and potentially make it to my Ipod, but I don't think Czechs should send this. Given the reception so far, it's not going to happen anyway I imagine.
All The Blood: Past the deceiving name of the band, if one takes the song for what it is, it's actually a rather pleasant effort as far as light pop-rock is concerned. I sense some layers in it, some parts of it are more interesting than others, but overall I do dig the atmosphere it tries to set. In terms of impact, I still don't know if it would be enough for the contest, but it seems to receive positive feedback at the moment, so who knows?
Get up: I didn't like Rabbit's demo last year, so I'm glad she came back with an actual finished product, even though - like Rainy - I expected her to go for a more R&B sound a la "Try". Nonetheless this electro-ish effort is actually not bad imo, it has its moments and despite not being crazy about it, I sense it could grow on me. It has potential if she manages to do it justice live.
White And Black Holes: And last but not least: my baby. While I saw the flaws of "True Colors" last year, it really did connect with me. This year, she came back with an effort that is way more balanced and refined in terms of construction, progression and arrangements. Her heavenly voice is my jam and we know she can sing it already since she performed it in the video I posted here last week (so go check her live!). The only stone in my shoe is that I have difficulty connecting with the melody this time, I'm here body and soul for the atmosphere set, but I'm not enamoured of it due to that as of now.
To sum up: well done guys! This NF of yours is really solid and diverse overall, I'm really sad that we could not have a real show in the end because I think seeing all these acts performing live on stage would have helped people like me to make a decision. I know we'll have acoustic versions coming our way, but it's still not the same imo.
On a personal note, there is potential for drama for me since Olga and Benny are the ones I don't want to see advance, so I'll have to prepare myself mentally. If I had to vote today, I'd probably waver between "Wanna Be Like" - the non-unique yet efficient banger - and "White And Black Holes" - despite my issues with it - because it's atmospheric and the live performance could elevate it.
I'll have to get to know the songs better before voting though.
Like I said yesterday, the Czech lineup is on a whole other level compared to last year. That's a fact, and that's fantastic to see.
With that being said though - and after listening to the seven songs on offer - I do not have a true favourite. I will vote via the app for sure, but I will need some time to reflect on who should get my vote in the end.
All I know for certain is that the two biggest names are my bottom 2, and since it will most likely be a battle of fanbases and influencers like last year, I guess I shouldn't hold my breath regarding the results. Which sucks because I could live with anyone else winning.
1. ?
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?
5. ?
6. Dark Water
7. Kemama
Let's get this out of the way:
Dark Water had great potential that wasn't fully exploited to me, Olga has a nice voice, the verses of the song are melodic and atmospheric, but the chorus is just very standard and bland imo. Also, as an overall composition, it sounds a bit too "typical Eurovision ballad" sadly.
Kemama: I didn't know what to expect, and yet I'm disappointed. I would even dare to say there is nothing worthy of interest in this effort to me: the melody is nowhere to be seen, the construction is as flat as a pancake, and it goes nowhere. I don't know Benny, but I feel he could do much better than that. Bland and boring.
Apart from those two, the remaining five entries do have pros that would justify their place in Eurovision imo:
Wanna Be Like is a true banger imo, although the originality of the piece is like below sea level, it's clearly not meant to be artsy and it's raggaeton we're talking about anyway. It's definitely not a genre that I really like or ever listen to, but this particular composition does it for me. More than the usual raggaeton rhythm, it's the confidence of both performers that brings the song alive. As I said, hopefully they'll pull it off live because its success relies on energy and attitude, and could be a true flop if it weren't the case. The rhythmic phrasings of the main singer are badass, and she gives me Fergie "Milf Money" teas during her verse. The guy is also an added value with his part in Spanish. It's a solid effort on paper imo, and I definitely wouldn't mind seeing this in Rotterdam.
At Least We've Tried: I know I said NO yesterday, so let me explain. Personally I think this act shouldn't win because the song is a tad on the safe side and, as unfounded as it might be, I just can't help getting some slight Duncan vibes from it. HOWEVER, I do like it actually: it's not the song of the century, but it's a decent piano-driven pop-rock composition with a melancholic feel I can latch onto. It may even grow on me and potentially make it to my Ipod, but I don't think Czechs should send this. Given the reception so far, it's not going to happen anyway I imagine.
All The Blood: Past the deceiving name of the band, if one takes the song for what it is, it's actually a rather pleasant effort as far as light pop-rock is concerned. I sense some layers in it, some parts of it are more interesting than others, but overall I do dig the atmosphere it tries to set. In terms of impact, I still don't know if it would be enough for the contest, but it seems to receive positive feedback at the moment, so who knows?
Get up: I didn't like Rabbit's demo last year, so I'm glad she came back with an actual finished product, even though - like Rainy - I expected her to go for a more R&B sound a la "Try". Nonetheless this electro-ish effort is actually not bad imo, it has its moments and despite not being crazy about it, I sense it could grow on me. It has potential if she manages to do it justice live.
White And Black Holes: And last but not least: my baby. While I saw the flaws of "True Colors" last year, it really did connect with me. This year, she came back with an effort that is way more balanced and refined in terms of construction, progression and arrangements. Her heavenly voice is my jam and we know she can sing it already since she performed it in the video I posted here last week (so go check her live!). The only stone in my shoe is that I have difficulty connecting with the melody this time, I'm here body and soul for the atmosphere set, but I'm not enamoured of it due to that as of now.
To sum up: well done guys! This NF of yours is really solid and diverse overall, I'm really sad that we could not have a real show in the end because I think seeing all these acts performing live on stage would have helped people like me to make a decision. I know we'll have acoustic versions coming our way, but it's still not the same imo.
On a personal note, there is potential for drama for me since Olga and Benny are the ones I don't want to see advance, so I'll have to prepare myself mentally. If I had to vote today, I'd probably waver between "Wanna Be Like" - the non-unique yet efficient banger - and "White And Black Holes" - despite my issues with it - because it's atmospheric and the live performance could elevate it.
I'll have to get to know the songs better before voting though.
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I live for this Czech glow-up over the past few years tbh. 
A SERVE CZECH REPUBLIC, THANKS!!!
Anyway, the two that have to win this NF are either All The Blood or Dark Water. Anything else would easily qualify too, but the latter and the former are almost sure to place better than Mikolas.
A SERVE CZECH REPUBLIC, THANKS!!!
Anyway, the two that have to win this NF are either All The Blood or Dark Water. Anything else would easily qualify too, but the latter and the former are almost sure to place better than Mikolas.
Koori
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Ok, Finally a NF that doesn't make me want to rip my own face off. Everything so far has been horrifically dull to just bad. Czech Republic takes all them NFs and takes a huge steaming dump on them. It's a great NF, I've been strict with my pointing below but wow top notch quality. To think 5/6 years ago Czechia was the pariah of Eurovision and now look, what a success story. Wanna Be Like is by far the best, it's catchy and fun and it has great potential for staging, I agree with previous comments it is every so slightly cookie-cutter but I don't mind it in this. They rest below all provide a similar quality to them that I thoroughly enjoy, except for the bottom ones which I'm less excited about. The only one, and I go against the grain here it seems, I didn't like is Barbora Mochowa. I think the song is total dullness that's about as impressive as a sheet of paper. I don't even remember it from listening, honestly don't get what you all see in it tbh but whatever. Anyway, my rank:
1 || Elis Mraz & Cis T - Wanna Be Like 9 / 10
2 || Olga Lounova - Dark Water 8 / 10
3 || Karelll - At Least We've Tried 8 / 10
4 || Pam Rabbit - Get Up 7 / 10
5 || Benny Cristo - Kemama 7 / 10
6 || We All Poop - All the Blood 6 / 10
7 || Barbora Mochowa - White & Black Holes 3 / 10
1 || Elis Mraz & Cis T - Wanna Be Like 9 / 10
2 || Olga Lounova - Dark Water 8 / 10
3 || Karelll - At Least We've Tried 8 / 10
4 || Pam Rabbit - Get Up 7 / 10
5 || Benny Cristo - Kemama 7 / 10
6 || We All Poop - All the Blood 6 / 10
7 || Barbora Mochowa - White & Black Holes 3 / 10
Very very good selection!!! I'm impressed!
1. Olga Lounová - Dark Water
2. Benny Cristo - Kemama
3. Karelll - At Least We've Tried
4. Barbora Mochowa - White & Black Holes
5. Elis Mraz - Wanna Be Like ft. Čis T
6. We All Poop - All the Blood
7. Pam Rabbit - Get Up
1. Olga Lounová - Dark Water
2. Benny Cristo - Kemama
3. Karelll - At Least We've Tried
4. Barbora Mochowa - White & Black Holes
5. Elis Mraz - Wanna Be Like ft. Čis T
6. We All Poop - All the Blood
7. Pam Rabbit - Get Up
Diego
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Eurofan going to a fortune teller in 2015:
- I want to know the future of the Czech Republic on Eurovision
- Ok... The cards say that in the next 5 years they will qualify at least three times for the grand final and will have one of the best national finals of the season
- GIVE MY MONEY BACK NOW!
- I want to know the future of the Czech Republic on Eurovision
- Ok... The cards say that in the next 5 years they will qualify at least three times for the grand final and will have one of the best national finals of the season
- GIVE MY MONEY BACK NOW!