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Ireland IRELAND 2020 - Lesley Roy - Story Of My Life

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Mrm

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I dont like it, sorry, really dont like that composition, vocal tone and color...
It will be lower than Norway on my list if chosen to represent Emerald Isle, maybe even lower than Spain... :(
 

RainyWoods

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Idk whether it's a mix of the Irish accent (disclaimer i don't dislike the Irish accent so don't @ me) with some weird voice inflection or whatever but it really does sound unpleasant. I'm sure some will like it, seems quite maramite-y but for me it's just simply awful.

The 1/8th Irishman within me is very offended that you should even suggest that it's an Irish accent at play here. It's just someone that's listened to a few too many CocoRosie songs and now to feel unique must twist and swirl words around in the mouth until they end up exiting the lips like a two year old learning to speak. It makes an inoffensive piece of music practically unlistenable (and I say this as a Joanna Newsom admirer).
 

kamc

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Thank goodness that isn't our song.
As suggested, I also really dislike that kind of affected singing voice, but it has nothing to do with the lovely Irish accent :giggle:
 

Leydan

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The 1/8th Irishman within me is very offended that you should even suggest that it's an Irish accent at play here. It's just someone that's listened to a few too many CocoRosie songs and now to feel unique must twist and swirl words around in the mouth until they end up exiting the lips like a two year old learning to speak. It makes an inoffensive piece of music practically unlistenable (and I say this as a Joanna Newsom admirer).

I am also 1/8 Irish through my Great Great Grandma, so I can offend any accent I like x Omlette Du Fromage.

Actually I don't blame the accent but the indie girl voice inflection mixed with it. Actually not really the accent, just trying to pin point what it is.
 

Kaz

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I’m very confused. Is ELM representing Ireland or not? I also have to echo the sentiments about the singing voice, it reminds me of the abomination that is Dance Monkey
 

Leydan

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Thats from last may.
 

Mimmon

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If Lesley Roys pulls off with Irish Language song im sold
But there isn't any hope she will because most of her songs are in English

ELM are amazing and kind people.. Liked Golden tbh... I know is wierd and to some of think Awful but I think they would do better.For now is just another Irish song I can listen to it in daily basis..
 
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