Czech Republic CZECHIA 2023 - Vesna - My Sister's Crown

[ESC United Mod Team]

 

[Bobjan FR]

Yay !

....I wait that eurovision.tv confirms.

 

[lasse braun]

I guess you didn’t know that Gustaph is actually Ukrainian

no I did not know that but that means also that you think belgium will win in liverpool?
that huge hat is interesting but the rest?

 

[aef]

I‘m not a crazy fanboy of their song (yet) but I’m very much enjoying it - points for now.

The good: ethnic touch, nice beat, great song progression, good live vocals, good live performance

 

[theditz83]

I don't get this at all. Does it need a few listens until you get it fully, or should I already be sold after the first listen?

 

[empo21]

This is good from me.

Czech Republic usually struggles with televote, but this song should be able to perform well enough.

 

[CPV4931]

Expected winner and absolutely the right choice :-) 10 points for me, already looking forward to the performance in Liverpool

 

[Mainshow]

I don't get this at all. Does it need a few listens until you get it fully, or should I already be sold after the first listen?

I think it´s love at first sight

If you don´t get it - or are not really into that type of Slavic sounds, this entry might not be for you.

I don´t think it´s a grower (aren´t growers typically more mid-tempo anyway?)

 

[Deleted member 12761]

Czech Republic is one of those countries that I want to see winning so bad. I hope this is it! Their performance was good they just need a better choreo. But I do thing this could win Eurovision 23 and I would love that!

 

[theditz83]

I think it´s love at first sight

If you don´t get it - or are not really into that type of Slavic sounds, this entry might not be for you.

I don´t think it´s a grower (aren´t growers typically more mid-tempo anyway?)

Cool, yeah it's not really my kinda melody or groove, but wondered whether all these s were from people that had listened to it for a while and had grown to be a complete fan over that time.

I can see the merit in it certainly, and it's performed with passion, so I'd probably go 5/6 for the effort shown.

 

[Mainshow]

Cool, yeah it's not really my kinda melody or groove, but wondered whether all these s were from people that had listened to it for a while and had grown to be a complete fan over that time.

I can see the merit in it certainly, and it's performed with passion, so I'd probably go 5/6 for the effort shown.

Honestly, after listening to the intro I was sold - the motif of the song is quite "straight into your face" - I don´t see much room for it turning into a grower but who knows? - Since the motif is very "straight-into-your-face", I think it may even "grow-off" people until May (it doesn´t matter regarding their chances in Liverpool because 99% will be listening to it for the very first time).

 

[HarryUK]

Omg a national selection where the correct act won
2023 has turned a corner

 

[HayashiM]

I got among the 25 lucky fans to be admitted in and thus finally saw a National Final (of sorts) live. A small step for humanity, but a huge step for a Czech Eurovision stan

We got strictly separated from the artists and media, however I still was happy to see Pam Rabbit and Maella in line for coffee. Not a good opportunity to annoy them for selfies, but at least now I know Pam loves vegan shrimps and is absolutely gorgeous in person, which still has to count for something. Another highlight was Adam Mišík preparing to take over and eventually getting flirted with by (I believe) a Vesna girl - no wonder he was so confused afterwards.

Anyway, if Jan Bors express his wish on Melodi Grand Prix's broadcast to one day have an event of a similar importance, it might be embarassing, but he still has a point:

(Did I actually buy a brand new shirt for this? At least if I ever have grandkids, I can tell them the story about how an oscar winner and I watched a powerpoint presentation in the same room...)

Despite all these jokes, I am really really happy I could have been there

 

[Slabsson79]

Ok. I hope the girls and the national delegation will come up with a efficient and impressive staging concept.

I got among the 25 lucky fans to be admitted in and thus finally saw a National Final (of sorts) live. A small step for humanity, but a huge step for a Czech Eurovision stan

We got strictly separated from the artists and media, however I still was happy to see Pam Rabbit and Maella in line for coffee. Not a good opportunity to annoy them for selfies, but at least now I know Pam loves vegan shrimps and is absolutely gorgeous in person, which still has to count for something. Another highlight was Adam Mišík preparing to take over and eventually getting flirted with by (I believe) a Vesna girl - no wonder he was so confused afterwards.

Anyway, if Jan Bors express his wish on Melodi Grand Prix's broadcast to one day have an event of a similar importance, it might be embarassing, but he still has a point:

(Did I actually buy a brand new shirt for this? At least if I ever have grandkids, I can tell them the story about how an oscar winner and I watched a powerpoint presentation in the same room...)

Despite all these jokes, I am really really happy I could have been there

Congrats on the experience of being able to be there. However the experience for stream viewer was rather underwhelming. The show seemed chaotic and if you ask me, even the location´s layout is not good. Happy for VESNA but this was a really shining example how NOT TO DO winner announcements. Not to say that a winner announcement should include a reprise of the winning song.

 

[HayashiM]

As for the results, I am happy with Pam's progression - from next to last in 2020 to 2nd in Czech televote this year. Kind of like Elis... Hopefully it's not the last try we have seen from these ladies.

 

[HayashiM]

Oh, and obviously, a for our entry. Finally my personal ESCZ winner has done it!

 

[Slabsson79]

As for the results, I am happy with Pam's progression - from next to last in 2020 to 2nd in Czech televote this year. Kind of like Elis... Hopefully it's not the last try we have seen from these ladies.

I hope we will see more newcomers and even veterans of ESCZ. The concept this year was good. Two separate shows with voting in between. And if money is less of an issue next year I hope for a return to 7 contestants and even 10.

 

[HayashiM]

Ok. I hope the girls and the national delegation will come up with a efficient and impressive staging concept.

Congrats on the experience of being able to be there. However the experience for stream viewer was rather underwhelming. The show seemed chaotic and if you ask me, even the location´s layout is not good. Happy for VESNA but this was a really shining example how NOT TO DO winner announcements. Not to say that a winner announcement should include a reprise of the winning song.

I haven't seen the stream yet, but I can imagine. Of course, I really wish the delegation improves this in the future, but it's still baby steps within the margin of our budget. The team has something like what, 5 people? They really cannot do everything perfectly just on their own...

The most important thing is we have a great song with an excellent staging for the actual event, everything else is secondary until we finally have more people interested, which needs us getting a superb result (or several) first. Fingers crossed we are headed that way this year...

 

[BorisBubbles]

I don't get this at all. Does it need a few listens until you get it fully, or should I already be sold after the first listen?

The chorus is what sells it to me. The SESTRO KRASIVA bits are very strong, esp in studio.

Vesna have their problems though. I think the fundamental part is that there are *three* main vocalists competing for attention during a three minute performance. Vesna need to become a unit, and four different languages aren't helping their cause.

Secondly, groups are very difficult to stage esp if there's no clear (and charismatic) main. Tulia flopped for a reason. Good camera work and aesthetics will be of paramount importance to sell "My sister's crown" to the general public; but you also don't want to overstage by being excessive of doing something weird. it's balancing act, and one that's very difficult to find a working equilibrum for.

I dunno. Like, I really want to believe this is a top five entry and I think it can reach those high heights, but the road of getting there will be a rough path full of pitfalls. I don't know whether LOW EFFORT CZECH REP can pull this off successfully without the acumen of Jan Bors.

 

[ayzelto]

It’s a 7 from me. I am not as hyped as many people here, but I can still appreciate it.

 

[rasmuslights]

The chorus is what sells it to me. The SESTRO KRASIVA bits are very strong, esp in studio.

Vesna have their problems though. I think the fundamental part is that there are *three* main vocalists competing for attention during a three minute performance. Vesna need to become a unit, and four different languages aren't helping their cause.

Secondly, groups are very difficult to stage esp if there's no clear (and charismatic) main. Tulia flopped for a reason. Good camera work and aesthetics will be of paramount importance to sell "My sister's crown" to the general public; but you also don't want to overstage by being excessive of doing something weird. it's balancing act, and one that's very difficult to find a working equilibrum for.

I dunno. Like, I really want to believe this is a top five entry and I think it can reach those high heights, but the road of getting there will be a rough path full of pitfalls. I don't know whether LOW EFFORT CZECH REP can pull this off successfully without the acumen of Jan Bors.

idk, lights off was one of the best stagings last year imo.