Czech Republic CZECHIA 2024 - Aiko - Pedestal

[ESC United Mod Team]

 

[Slabsson79]

It is obvious that a lot of work has been done and kudos to the delegation for that. Still, likely a NQ, it simply would be a miracle to Q.
The backing vocal is indeed a bit too prominent, but since it is allowed...would prefer without tbh.
The outfit...ok, the dancers should be in contrastive colors. Aiko herself...well, ok, she has a nice upper body, but am not a fan of showing off

 

[Biste]

Okay, this looks promising

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1786045681779565050

Thanks for sharing. I was so confused in the official clip why a big, black box was dropping down behind them. That still looks distracting though, they should do some more shots from the side during that part.

 

[Charly]

2 shots I took for Aiko!

 

[Patrick12340]

2 shots I took for Aiko!

Was the performance good?
Just to make sure that things are going well for her

 

[Etanna]

2 shots I took for Aiko!

I like this outfit better than the one for the actual show...

 

[Charly]

Was the performance good?
Just to make sure that things are going well for her

She was amazing

 

[Slabsson79]

Ok, left the last spot in the SF Qualification odds

 

[Patrick12340]

Aiko should qualify at all costs, we want to see her in the final.
Thankfully her staging is very good which can elevate the performance

 

[Patrick12340]

Aiko 27# now in the odds and hopefully higher in the following hours, things are improving for czechia, hoping for her qualification.

 

[Wynnter]

Upgrading from to .

 

[nofuxCZ]

Video documenting Aiko's ESC journey from the NF, through the pre-parties up to first rehearsal in Malmö

 

[Chorizo]

Yet another middle-of-the-road song. 4 points.

 

[nofuxCZ]

Matyáš Vorda has shared arena footage of the full Czech performance on his IG

Matyas Vorda on Instagram: "Staging for @aikomakesmusic / @eurovision"

433 likes, 47 comments - matyasvorda on May 8, 2024: "Staging for @aikomakesmusic / @eurovision".

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[Patrick12340]

Omg it's very good, she is definitely qualifying

 

[Patrick12340]

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Spoiler alert: (dont watch if you don't want to be spoiled)
Here's the full TV performance uploaded

Very very very good, the crowd went crazy for it

 

[HayashiM]

+ a much better wardrobe choice (although I wouldn't mind if she went the full rock/Avril Lavigne way with some sort of a leather dress)
+ probably helped by the backing track, but the vocals were very much on point and Aiko sings strongly from the beginning, instead of leaving me wonder when does the song actually start

- the colour palette and the lights - it's just too dark without enough contrast
- wtf is that black and white screen we are subjected to for about 10 seconds?
- I find the dance choreography kind of unengaging

I think we are still more likely to NQ, but it's not a complete DOA, which were my feelings after the first rehearsal.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

I'd love to see Czechia qualify but I don't think I have enough hope to go around for both San Marino and Czechia...

 

[Judas]

Pedestal has been among my favorites since it was chosen, but I am worried it will end up like Poland. I am voting for her tonight unless she really messes up with her vocal performance.

 

[Patrick12340]

Her vocals are good to be honest, and the crowd seemed to enjoy throughout the song.
I believe that she will qualify easily.
The main problem from the start was her vocals and now she resolved this issue, no need to be afraid.

 

[Patrick12340]

+ a much better wardrobe choice (although I wouldn't mind if she went the full rock/Avril Lavigne way with some sort of a leather dress)
+ probably helped by the backing track, but the vocals were very much on point and Aiko sings strongly from the beginning, instead of leaving me wonder when does the song actually start

- the colour palette and the lights - it's just too dark without enough contrast
- wtf is that black and white screen we are subjected to for about 10 seconds?
- I find the dance choreography kind of unengaging

I think we are still more likely to NQ, but it's not a complete DOA, which were my feelings after the first rehearsal.

All artists used backing track, not just her.
And like you said she started strong from the start, she really improved a lot.
Maybe the only thing I would loved in the performance was more craziness/dancing like in the studio version clip.
But still it's a very strong entry.