Estonia ESTONIA 2019 - Victor Crone - Storm

[Ezio]

Is he the singer of Avicii tracks?

 

[CPV4931]

I was quite disappointed when Victor won yesterday as my favorites were Synne Valtri and The Swingers, but after listening to "Storm" few times today, I started to enjoy it.
So 7 points so far from me.

 

[outsynk]

Wonder if the pre-recorded footage will be allowed in Eurovision or not. If not, a similar effect could possibly be achieved with clever use of camera angles and LED-wall/floor, if those are an option. If not, they'll have to do without. Like I said before, the storm theme could lend itself well to some cool visuals & lighting effects, if our team manages to use the potential well. Overall the camera work & staging in the final was pretty decent, so a complete re-do should not be necessary.

I hope the pre-recorded footage won't be allowed as it looks cheap as hell. Completely unnecessary and takes away from the performance. They are better off using a LED screen or something if they want some storm effects. It would look much better.

 

[wtf]

Heidy Purga's first run at the parliament ends this year. In case she doesn't get the seat for the next 4 years, you know...

 

[wtf]

It will be interesting to see what kind of a staging they come up with. They earned money for it with the entrance fees but is it enough to make anything outstanding happen?

 

[94ayd]

Meh, unoriginal & vocals are not on point - points. Miss the times when was in my top 10 every year.

 

[RevNet]

THE GOOD:
-The instrumentals are pretty good and fit the song really well.
-The vocals are good, too.

THE BAD:
-A minor thing, but it's kind of a typical Eurovision sound.
-Another minor thing, but one lyric kind of stands out as needing a change of wording in order to be perfect for me. I'll explain in my verdict.

THE VERDICT:
Overall, this is a fine song from Estonia, if a bit typical-sounding. The lyric I'd change is the lyric: "A storm like this can brek a man like this". I'd change the second "this" to the word "me". Not only to break the repetitiveness of saying "this", but to enhance the song a bit more. Other than that, a nice effort here from Estonia. 10 points

 

[outsynk]

Did I get this right that Uku has sent "Pretty Little Liar" to Eesti Laul 4 times? I didn't know you could do that. Also proves how weak this year was that a song previously rejected 3 times now got in.

 

[tuorem]

Did I get this right that Uku has sent "Pretty Little Liar" to Eesti Laul 4 times? I didn't know you could do that. Also proves how weak this year was that a song previously rejected 3 times now got in.

AND ranked second

 

[carl1]

Uku should have got in previous years too. Pretty little liar is much better than some of the utter crap that was chosen past years.

 

[kayak]

Great choice Estonia! Added to my daily playlist! Good luck! 12 points

 

[henhu]

The results were such a mess that I am not even mad anymore. Was happy that INGA was recognized by the juries.

 

[EscGeek]

Still the best choice yesterday.. 5 points.
To quote Trump: "Sad."

 

[kamc]

Yikes....this is very cheesy and dated.

 

[FilipFromSweden]

Very Avicii! Ofcourse I like it. Joyful and energetic. 10 points!

 

[henhu]

Anybody knows who is Sebastian Lestapier and why was he added to songwriters list in the last minute?

 

[wtf]

Anybody knows who is Sebastian Lestapier and why was he added to songwriters list in the last minute?

Sounds like some behind-the-scenes plagiarism scandal? And they reached some sort of an agreement without making it public?

In before all the songwriters of Without You get added.

 

[Daybreak]

He apparently co-wrote Falling Stars in 2016

 

[Realest]

https://www.eurovision.de/news/ESC-2019-Victor-Crone-ist-Estlands-Kandidat,estland708.html

Dr. Irving Wolther wrote that one of the Semi Jurymembers is the Husband of one Participant. Does anyone know more?

 

[wtf]

https://www.eurovision.de/news/ESC-2019-Victor-Crone-ist-Estlands-Kandidat,estland708.html

Dr. Irving Wolther wrote that one of the Semi Jurymembers is the Husband of one Participant. Does anyone know more?

Interesting. I think they misunderstood things or just relied on a rumour. The international jury was always planned, not changed last minute. They only revealed it a few days before the actual show.

Though, in 2014, Maarja was part of the jury and gave 12 points to the band managed by her boyfriend. The same year, Ott gave his 12 points to his vocal coach and good friend Maiken. So, technically it has happened before.

Jüri Pootsmann was only part of the jury in 2nd semi final as he's also part of The Swingers. So I think they were careful this time.