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Germany GERMANY 2024 - Isaak - Always on the Run
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MopManMoss
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I hope the raab revival is true, wadde hadde dudde da is one of my all time favourite Eurovision songs I will forever lover that man
As long as Anke is part of the package then Stefan can take the reins!
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The revamp isn't that bad?! - It still smells like Bottom 5 but the song strangely doesn't annoy me anymore?!?
The elephant noise is slightly less impactful in the chorus but overall the song comes across as more dynamic due to the "slower" intro and middle 8.
The elephant noise is slightly less impactful in the chorus but overall the song comes across as more dynamic due to the "slower" intro and middle 8.
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Wishing him all the luck but unless and until it happens, it feels like it is too good to be(come) true.
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Well I am super late to the party ... forgive me. Wasn't really in a Eurovision-mood so far. Slowly trying to build up hype now.
After listening to all the Semi 1 songs I gotta say that actually we stand a chance of not becoming last (that's our maximum goal atm, right?). It's a decent enough song with a catchy chorus, I'd say. Ofc nothing that would ever win Eurovision but it's at least much better than our embarrassing efforts of the past few years.
After listening to all the Semi 1 songs I gotta say that actually we stand a chance of not becoming last (that's our maximum goal atm, right?). It's a decent enough song with a catchy chorus, I'd say. Ofc nothing that would ever win Eurovision but it's at least much better than our embarrassing efforts of the past few years.
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Well maybe one or two.Bango´s back!!
Don´t thinkt that "decent" will translate to points though.
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No way this is coming last. Probably not something the viewers will vote for, but I am sure that juries will place it decently on their tops. They will save him from the last place and probably won't be even bottom 5.
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He is definitely in the top 10 when it comes to singing.
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Oh - 'Ghost'. So robbed.One of the most balanced Jury/TV-Ratios
But it's another one of those clever mid-tempo pop songs that always seem to be in danger of being overlooked (especially if the live vocal performance isn't perfect). I can see Poland suffering from the same phenomenon this year.
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This is taking a solid Top 13 with the juries...
And Eurojury is here to prove that.
And Eurojury is here to prove that.
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Today it was time for at the ESC kompakt songchecks 2024.
The verdict of the bloggers:
Benny - There's a lot to write about, I'm concentrating on ISAAK and his song. What gives me hope is that the team seems to be working really hard on the preparation for Malmö: Revamp, completely revised performance... The biggest asset is ISAAK's voice. “Always On The Run” itself is a good radio song, but too nondescript for the ESC.
Berenike - ISAAK has a great voice that comes into its own even better live. But the song is far too arbitrary and a bit old-fashioned, and the echo-like repetitions are almost unpleasantly repetitive. A lot of potential was wasted.
Douze Points - Classic, American pop-rock with a precisely predictable structure. That's probably why it works so well on the radio. It will be difficult on the ESC stage - even despite ISAAK's magnificent voice. I wouldn't specifically listen to the song outside of the ESC, but I wouldn't turn it off if it was playing somewhere.
Flo - The most striking thing about “Always On The Run” is certainly ISAAK's strong voice, which stands out especially in its strong intonation. And then there is the catchy but also repetitive chorus. Unfortunately, it's one of those cases where you're initially surprised because you're listening to ISAAK's voice, but then the plot is lost by the second verse at the latest. A good live production can help to get something out of the solid (but not particularly outstanding) foundation.
Manu - Of course, “Always On The Run” probably won’t win an innovation award. But the song is, in my opinion, much better than it is currently being advertised. Somewhere between James Newman 2020 and Lewis Capaldi, I hope for a harmonious production and that the likeable ISAAK doesn't overpitch his voice until the big performance. Then it should be enough for a few jury points and, depending on the start number, maybe even a few televoting points. But hopefully those responsible at NDR won't rest on their laurels after this little surprise success; There is a lot of work involved in dusting off the ESC in Germany too. Enjoy the ESC, ISAAK – this is your big moment! Hopeful.
Max - It's a catchy song that particularly impresses with ISAAK's voice - no question about it! The problem is, as is so often the case with German entries, that I fear it will not encourage viewers across Europe to call for it. I hope for more from the jury.
Peter - The ESC magic word is distinction and that is also the defining edge of AOTR. The song is catchy, ISAAK is a hands-on guy with a catchy, self-confident conviction and has a mega voice. But the title is pleasing radio pop and threatens to get lost in the overall portfolio if a coherent, surprising and modern production does not create moments of remembrance. Pyro alone shouldn't be able to do this; ideas with charisma are needed. I am inspired by the Eurojury and give
Rick - “Always On The Run” was a super strong number for me right from the start. As a pure audio file on Spotify or on the radio, it's really great, both in terms of composition and ISAAK's voice. But if you evaluate the overall contribution from a competitive perspective, it's simply not special enough - especially not with the preselection performance. But I still believe that the potential is there and I really enjoy listening to the song.
at the ESC kompakt songchecks 2024.
ESC-Songcheck kompakt 2024 (34) – Deutschland: „Always On The Run“ von ISAAK - ESC kompakt
ISAAK aus Espelkamp in Ostwestfalen folgt auf Lord Of The Lost als Vertreter Deutschlands beim Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Durchgesetzt hat er sich gegen acht Mitbewerber:innen bei Das deutsche F…
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The verdict of the bloggers:
Benny - There's a lot to write about, I'm concentrating on ISAAK and his song. What gives me hope is that the team seems to be working really hard on the preparation for Malmö: Revamp, completely revised performance... The biggest asset is ISAAK's voice. “Always On The Run” itself is a good radio song, but too nondescript for the ESC.
Berenike - ISAAK has a great voice that comes into its own even better live. But the song is far too arbitrary and a bit old-fashioned, and the echo-like repetitions are almost unpleasantly repetitive. A lot of potential was wasted.
Douze Points - Classic, American pop-rock with a precisely predictable structure. That's probably why it works so well on the radio. It will be difficult on the ESC stage - even despite ISAAK's magnificent voice. I wouldn't specifically listen to the song outside of the ESC, but I wouldn't turn it off if it was playing somewhere.
Flo - The most striking thing about “Always On The Run” is certainly ISAAK's strong voice, which stands out especially in its strong intonation. And then there is the catchy but also repetitive chorus. Unfortunately, it's one of those cases where you're initially surprised because you're listening to ISAAK's voice, but then the plot is lost by the second verse at the latest. A good live production can help to get something out of the solid (but not particularly outstanding) foundation.
Manu - Of course, “Always On The Run” probably won’t win an innovation award. But the song is, in my opinion, much better than it is currently being advertised. Somewhere between James Newman 2020 and Lewis Capaldi, I hope for a harmonious production and that the likeable ISAAK doesn't overpitch his voice until the big performance. Then it should be enough for a few jury points and, depending on the start number, maybe even a few televoting points. But hopefully those responsible at NDR won't rest on their laurels after this little surprise success; There is a lot of work involved in dusting off the ESC in Germany too. Enjoy the ESC, ISAAK – this is your big moment! Hopeful
.Max - It's a catchy song that particularly impresses with ISAAK's voice - no question about it! The problem is, as is so often the case with German entries, that I fear it will not encourage viewers across Europe to call for it. I hope for more from the jury.
Peter - The ESC magic word is distinction and that is also the defining edge of AOTR. The song is catchy, ISAAK is a hands-on guy with a catchy, self-confident conviction and has a mega voice. But the title is pleasing radio pop and threatens to get lost in the overall portfolio if a coherent, surprising and modern production does not create moments of remembrance. Pyro alone shouldn't be able to do this; ideas with charisma are needed. I am inspired by the Eurojury and give
Rick - “Always On The Run” was a super strong number for me right from the start. As a pure audio file on Spotify or on the radio, it's really great, both in terms of composition and ISAAK's voice. But if you evaluate the overall contribution from a competitive perspective, it's simply not special enough - especially not with the preselection performance. But I still believe that the potential is there and I really enjoy listening to the song.
