Georgia GEORGIA 2016 - Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz - Midnight Gold
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RevNet
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THE GOOD:
-I can dig the indie rock/blues rock vibe that this song tries to accomplish. I think of The Raconteurs when I hear this song.
-This song has good instrumentals, especially at the beginning.
THE BAD:
-For the majority of the song, I could not understand what the singer was singing about, even though the song is in English.
-While this song might have its audience, it won't grow by much, if it does at all.
THE VERDICT:
This song has good bones, so it has potential. For me though, the vocals lack polish, so if they can clean that up just a little bit for their performance in May (because this genre is not meant to be totally clean), this song is in the Final. As it is, this is still a good song, but it can be better. 8 points
-I can dig the indie rock/blues rock vibe that this song tries to accomplish. I think of The Raconteurs when I hear this song.
-This song has good instrumentals, especially at the beginning.
THE BAD:
-For the majority of the song, I could not understand what the singer was singing about, even though the song is in English.
-While this song might have its audience, it won't grow by much, if it does at all.
THE VERDICT:
This song has good bones, so it has potential. For me though, the vocals lack polish, so if they can clean that up just a little bit for their performance in May (because this genre is not meant to be totally clean), this song is in the Final. As it is, this is still a good song, but it can be better. 8 points
ZoboCamel
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Might change my opinion with repeated listens, but for now: it's not at all my kind of thing, but trying to look at it objectively I can respect its quality. I'm glad to see countries taking musical risks at Eurovision rather than just sending safe, empty pop, even if those risks don't result in something I like. Only going to give it 3 points, going off my own taste, but I'm happier to see risky 3-pointers than uninspired 5-pointers, if that makes any sense.
It started out really well but lost me halfway through unfortunately. The song isn't half bad, but I think I'm not fond of the band. Overall it has potential but there is something lackluster about it. It's the kind of music I listened to a lot in High School so it's definitely a fun throwback. So I'm in between but I'm pleasantly surprised that, according to the poll so far, people are actually not completely hating on it so yay. It is certainly better than Denmark and Belgium, I just don't know if it's going to be enough.
Woah, when the song started I expected a trainwreck entry like Georgia uses to send. But this is amazing 
It's definitely risky but ...boring, guys, really?!
I'd take this over cheap pop any day ^.^
12 points
It's definitely risky but ...boring, guys, really?!I'd take this over cheap pop any day ^.^
12 points
i anixi
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Such a pleasant sounding song, but then it never takes off and gets boring and flat. We don't need to go as far as schlagger, but this is lacking too many compulsory ingredients for success. Didn't it know it was meant for a live TV contest?
Re: GEORGIA 2016 - Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz
It clearly does have a meaning, if a song is really good but just doesnt stand out then it will get forgotten, so therefore not right for Eurovision..
I'm not sure why you have to argue with everything that is said on this forum
It clearly does have a meaning, if a song is really good but just doesnt stand out then it will get forgotten, so therefore not right for Eurovision..
I'm not sure why you have to argue with everything that is said on this forum
QwaarJet
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Re: GEORGIA 2016 - Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz
Not sure where you get that from, I don't even like arguing, but when someone says something I vehemently disagree with, I'm for sure going to say something about it. There are many discussions I'm thought about entering, but knew it would end in an argument, so stayed out. But I get so sick of the "not right for Eurovision" excuse, that I felt the need to speak.
OK?
Not sure where you get that from, I don't even like arguing, but when someone says something I vehemently disagree with, I'm for sure going to say something about it. There are many discussions I'm thought about entering, but knew it would end in an argument, so stayed out. But I get so sick of the "not right for Eurovision" excuse, that I felt the need to speak.
OK?
SpZ
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Awesome
Re: GEORGIA 2016 - Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz
Just noticed you seem to disagree with most things people say. I've noticed it a lot recently, and I am sick of it so I decided to speak up
There are some great rap songs, but rap isn't right for Eurovision
Some songs are good to listen to on the radio, but, are not right for eurovision because they will get fotgotten
Some songs need a lot of vocal editing (reberb, echo, tuning) which is nto always possible in eurovision, so not good for eurovision..
Just because you don't believe it doesn't make it fact
Just noticed you seem to disagree with most things people say. I've noticed it a lot recently, and I am sick of it so I decided to speak up
There are some great rap songs, but rap isn't right for Eurovision
Some songs are good to listen to on the radio, but, are not right for eurovision because they will get fotgotten
Some songs need a lot of vocal editing (reberb, echo, tuning) which is nto always possible in eurovision, so not good for eurovision..
Just because you don't believe it doesn't make it fact
Kairit
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I... I guess it's not my kind of rock music. It has good elements, but over-all it's not very enjoyable for me as a whole and it lacks a certain energy to keep it interesting or appealing. And frankly, I just don't think it's a very strong song... but hey, some people will for sure be pleased by this, so I'm happy. Definetly far from mainstream though
QwaarJet
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Re: GEORGIA 2016 - Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz
Well, like I said, I don't think that's true, so whatever. Let's keep it on topic.
Anyway, I'm no fan of rap, but there is no reason it can't work at Eurovision if done properly. It just hasn't happened yet. But I have no doubt one day a good rap song will do well at Eurovision.
So many said Rock could never win Eurovision, then Lordi came along and did it right. But there is more than one way to skin a cat. Maybe Georgia have got it right this year? Regardless, to my ears this song is definitely "right for Eurovision".
Well, like I said, I don't think that's true, so whatever. Let's keep it on topic.
Anyway, I'm no fan of rap, but there is no reason it can't work at Eurovision if done properly. It just hasn't happened yet. But I have no doubt one day a good rap song will do well at Eurovision.
So many said Rock could never win Eurovision, then Lordi came along and did it right. But there is more than one way to skin a cat. Maybe Georgia have got it right this year? Regardless, to my ears this song is definitely "right for Eurovision".
cheesecake
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I really like Georgia's pick. It was definitely the best of the five suggested songs and it's a track that I'd actually enjoy listening to "outside of Eurovision".
However, I don't really see it qualify.
However, I don't really see it qualify.
VikingTiger
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I have tried to be very reasonable; After reading the comments in here, and seeing how people have rated this song, I listened to it once again. But my verdict was the same: no, no and NO!!
I guess this is not a genre I usually appreciate too much. But I do actually enjoy some rock music. But this? It starts out ok enough. But getting halfway through I just cant take it anymore - what was a rather mediocre rock song turns into pure noice. Am I getting too old? Naw...
As for the points? 2 p for the effort. And that can only go down, I am afraid...
I guess this is not a genre I usually appreciate too much. But I do actually enjoy some rock music. But this? It starts out ok enough. But getting halfway through I just cant take it anymore - what was a rather mediocre rock song turns into pure noice. Am I getting too old? Naw...
As for the points? 2 p for the effort. And that can only go down, I am afraid...
Sammy
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Be assured, you're not the only one. I couldn't agree more with what you've said.
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Mrm
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I'm quite sad "WeAgree' didn't win it, TBH...but I can't give anything else but 12 to this in the poll, this is a fresh air in ESC...this is such a quality rock..this is really good for ESC standards, I really hope it does well in Stockholm, but I'm afraid a bit of ESC audience..they trashed Georgia in 2014 which was my fave that year, but on the other hand that was too strange, this one is more ordinary rock, with some other elements, but we will see, I think we can expect everything, from total flop in the semi to really a good result in the final..