Hungary HUNGARY 2014 - András Kállay-Saunders - Running
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Andras Kallay Saunders is sitting in the center of the Stage on a chair with a female playing the piano to his right. The two backup singers are far to the side basically almost invisible to the camera. He certainly did not dress up for the occasion wearing a tank top (or sleeveless shirt) and comfi pants so we're assuming that's going to change.
Right before the chorus kicks off, he starts running along the runway all the way to the end when he starts singing the chorus. Shortly after he starts walking back. All of the sudden a man shows up out of nowhere and the piano dancers jumps up doing something we'd call interpretative dance as she is becoming the one "Running". The Stage is mostly blue throughout the song while it turns more colorful (mostly red) at the last chorus. The dancers continue to dance around until the very end when the female dancers seeks protection by Kallay Saunders while is pushing away the male dancer and with that the song ends.
The vocals seem solid and he comes across as confident knowing what he's doing.
Matt: This is way better than the NF performance, I'm glad the crazy mask lady is gone. The part where he starts running is really effective. This is really well executed as it's memorable without offending people. It'll come down to whether or not people will feel comfortable with this serious subject.
Gerry: I can tell he is holding back on his vocals but even though he sounds really good. The interpretative dance is quite literal but serves the story well and it was very entertaining.
Andras Kallay Saunders is sitting in the center of the Stage on a chair with a female playing the piano to his right. The two backup singers are far to the side basically almost invisible to the camera. He certainly did not dress up for the occasion wearing a tank top (or sleeveless shirt) and comfi pants so we're assuming that's going to change.
Right before the chorus kicks off, he starts running along the runway all the way to the end when he starts singing the chorus. Shortly after he starts walking back. All of the sudden a man shows up out of nowhere and the piano dancers jumps up doing something we'd call interpretative dance as she is becoming the one "Running". The Stage is mostly blue throughout the song while it turns more colorful (mostly red) at the last chorus. The dancers continue to dance around until the very end when the female dancers seeks protection by Kallay Saunders while is pushing away the male dancer and with that the song ends.
The vocals seem solid and he comes across as confident knowing what he's doing.
Matt: This is way better than the NF performance, I'm glad the crazy mask lady is gone. The part where he starts running is really effective. This is really well executed as it's memorable without offending people. It'll come down to whether or not people will feel comfortable with this serious subject.
Gerry: I can tell he is holding back on his vocals but even though he sounds really good. The interpretative dance is quite literal but serves the story well and it was very entertaining.
LalehForWD
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The clip really didn't reveal anything. :/ I guess we have to read/hear what the people present have to say and wait for the next rehearsal. If anything he seem to have a tiny tiny tendency to get off key though.
LalehForWD
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From escxtra.com livefeed
escxtra.com said:
kengaIME
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Very effective and dramatic staging.
I don't think lyrics matter that much to be honest... I doubt people will pay attention to them, and the dancers would be a distraction - still, they fit the song style!
Definitely looks like a sure-fire qualifier to me now though I still think it's not going to win the whole thing, it's maybe too 'different'?
Definitely looks like a sure-fire qualifier to me now though I still think it's not going to win the whole thing, it's maybe too 'different'?
RainyWoods
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Nice effective staging. The backing lights streaming down behind him match the fast paced beats.
However, for something modern and beat driven, the Armenian entry owns this one both vocally and composition wise. I can see Hungary struggling and think it's one of the most overrated entries of the year. I'm wondering if bias is clouding my judgement somewhat as I really don't like this kind of whiney, airy boy band style voice where it's all about the vocal acrobatics.. in the same way I don't like light, airy voiced pop princesses.
However, for something modern and beat driven, the Armenian entry owns this one both vocally and composition wise. I can see Hungary struggling and think it's one of the most overrated entries of the year. I'm wondering if bias is clouding my judgement somewhat as I really don't like this kind of whiney, airy boy band style voice where it's all about the vocal acrobatics.. in the same way I don't like light, airy voiced pop princesses.
busybee
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My second favourite this year, after Carl...this is dark, effective and different to what we usually hear in Eurovision. I think that's its strength...oh, and Andras is extremely camera friendly.
I'm sure that the finished result on the stage will be excellent.
I'm sure that the finished result on the stage will be excellent.
i anixi
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I'm starting to agree with you, all the evidence is pointing in that direction. I like the song a lot and wouldn't have a problem with it winning, although I still struggle with the lyrics.
I'm getting really frightened now all the favourites seem to be somewhat losing it. Anything but the UK SOOC
LalehForWD
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escXtra's Ervin from Hungary interviews András
LalehForWD
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András seemed a lot more relaxed in the ESC united interview. 
Aha, an album ready for release.
Aha, an album ready for release.
