Italy ITALY 2022 - Mahmood and Blanco - Brividi

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Ho sognato di volare con te
Su una bici di diamanti
Mi hai detto: "Sei cambiato, non vedo
Più la luce nei tuoi occhi"

La tua paura cos'è?
Un mare dove non tocchi mai
Anche se il sesso non è
La via di fuga dal fondo

Dai, non scappare da qui
Non lasciarmi così
Nudo con i brividi
A volte non so esprimermi

E ti vorrei amare, ma sbaglio sempre
E ti vorrei rubare un cielo di perle
E pagherei per andar via
Accetterei anche una bugia

E ti vorrei amare ma sbaglio sempre
E mi vengono i brividi, brividi, brividi

Tu, che mi svegli il mattino
Tu, che sporchi il letto di vino
Tu, che mi mordi la pelle
Con i tuoi occhi da vipera

E tu, sei il contrario di un angelo
E tu, sei come un pugile all'angolo
E tu scappi da qui, mi lasci così

Nudo con i brividi
A volte non so esprimermi

E ti vorrei amare, ma sbaglio sempre
E ti vorrei rubare un cielo di perle
E pagherei per andar via
Accetterei anche una bugia

E ti vorrei amare ma sbaglio sempre
E mi vengono i brividi, brividi, brividi

Dimmi che non ho ragione
E vivo dentro una prigione
E provo a restarti vicino
Ma scusa se poi mando tutto a puttane e

Non so dirti ciò che provo, è un mio limite
Per un "ti amo" ho mischiato droghe e lacrime
Questo veleno che ci sputiamo ogni giorno
Io non lo voglio più addosso

Lo vedi, sono qui
Su una bici di diamanti, uno fra tanti
Nudo con i brividi
A volte non so esprimermi

E ti vorrei amare, ma sbaglio sempre
E ti vorrei rubare un cielo di perle
E pagherei per andar via
Accetterei anche una bugia

E ti vorrei amare, ma sbaglio sempre
E mi vengono i brividi, brividi, brividi​

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[mauve]

Oh dear, that rehearsal clip was... not great

A little bit underwhelming for me also, not a winning performance.

 

[lacrymea]

Im

Oh dear, that rehearsal clip was... not great

I'm sure they'll do better. I think Blanco didn't know where to position himself on stage and that was probably the main focus.

 

[Ajeje Brazorf]

They need to rest. I don't like the song that much, but they can sing a lot better than this and we all know it. I think taking so many concerts in so few days before a competition is not that good after all...

 

[spinachpie]

Im

I'm sure they'll do better. I think Blanco didn't know where to position himself on stage and that was probably the main focus.

It was more Mahmood's vocal to be honest. But yeah, I can never say anything bad from the guy that gave us Soldi : love:

 

[TB98]

From what I've read, neither Mahmood nor Blanco could hear themselves. There was a lot of ear-in problems. Not surprised the rehearsal looks bad. I'm sure they'll be much better in the live shows.

 

[lacrymea]

It was more Mahmood's vocal to be honest. But yeah, I can never say anything bad from the guy that gave us Soldi : love:

This is my number 1 of the year. But if I have to be honest, Mahmood sings this always on the verge of cracking. I'm always worried about that particular bit.

 

[spinachpie]

From what I've read, neither Mahmood nor Blanco could hear themselves. There was a lot of ear-in problems. Not surprised the rehearsal looks bad. I'm sure they'll be much better in the live shows.

I think Cyprus had similar issues. The volume of her vocals was all over the place.

 

[Etanna]

are these the costumes that they are going to wear? I hope not because as much as I like the black and white concept, it looks like each of them came dressed for a completely different performance

 

[nudiecrudi]

I think, and I hope, that they will fix everything. Both are top professional and they know very well the responsibility they have to represent the host country. Just some rest and good ideas to put on the final result of their performance. I don't think this would be their final outfit, but who knows. Maybe this concept of black and white will be proposed with different outfits.
Mahmood had similar problems in 2019. His rehearsal wasn't that good but he gave it all during the final.
I'm sure they will be perfect, we know they could.

 

[ESC94]

I hope they´ll improve as well, but even as a big fan I have to say that I`m kinda underwhelmed.

 

[Zerocalcare]

Let's do a broad reasoning.

I agree with those who say that Mahmood and Blanco are vocally tired. If I remember correctly it also happened to Gabbani in 2017. After Sanremo, a period full of commitments opens up for the artists. Our artists, after winning Sanremo (which I remember is not a selection for the ESC but a competition in its own right) have never had the time, compared to many nations, to quietly experiment with the staging and, in the case of Mahmood and Blanco, take care of harmony and synchronous. What we have seen, for me, may still be the backbone of what is to come. There is no shortage of time to sort out the details and also I think it's good not to show your cards right away (especially for the Big Five who can only count on one performance in the main event).

Now someone might say to me "So Diodato and especially the Måneskin why didn't they have this problem?" and ... I would reply "Diodato, who, let's remember, did not participate because of Covid19, would not have needed a great staging. He could have counted on a strongly emotional song and on his powerful voice. The Måneskin instead, to due to Covid19 restrictions, they were able to concentrate only on vocal rehearsal and staging. In fact, they did not have any concerts prior to the ESC. This last thing made possible the rare participation of Italy in the Pre-Festivals, if I'm not mistaken at the Adriatic Pre Party".

Then, if we want to be like Polar Foxxie and close our eyes and paint an imaginary reality made of cotton candy and unicorns to share with our regular snack companions, we are free to do so.

I conclude that Mahmood and Blanco are not very interested in winning but he has to honor their representation. Mahmood, as someone said in previous messages, will give his best even if the rehersal have been less brilliant (as also happened in 2019). Then, if like Salvador Sobral in 2017, the two of them surprise win I hope they'll say "Thank you Europe! The Trap Never Dies!"

 

[PolarFoxxie.]

Ohhhhh dear Italians, Italians, Italians. Ebu, Rai, Mahmood, blanco, sun, Concert, Casual approach to ESC. Italians might getting a 0 pts this year and not just because they are hosts. I wish them but a good luck.

 

[Zerocalcare]

Sanremo e l'Eurovision | Eurovision Song Contest 2022 | Home Page - realityhouse.it

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I recommend you to read this thread (obviously translating it with the automatic Google Translator). Here we discuss, in a peaceful way and without any toxicity, the value of Sanremo as the choice of the ESC representative, the symbiotic relationship between Sanremo and ESC, the problems I mentioned earlier (which also occurred in Ermal Meta) and various thoughts on changeability genres and fashions that make it difficult to actually choose what really "fits the ESC".

I invite you to visit this forum because you will notice that the Italian fandom (which many eurofans believe are laughing behind their backs bragging) is very balanced and happy with music regardless of everything. There is no toxicity but only healthy diversity of views and the desire to dialogue constructively. I advise some members like FilipfromSweden, Jonkonfui, 0scar to see how their countries have been rated. Sweden is even much more loved by Italians than by some Swedes who accuse some of their entries of being a little "Meh". Spain, the Netherlands and Portugal instead made it to the final, in the Top 3 in the community game.

Then, if we Italians in international forums see comments full of blind competition and contradictory words in response to our respect, we respond by expressing our thoughts or joking (always politely). Here, on the other hand, I saw who gives a "bitch" to other members or says that "Italy is like Russia". We all try to be friends and happy instead of experiencing ESC with depression, as I have seen some do. Music must make us feel good and not create bitter ideological battles.

 

[nudiecrudi]

Oh dear polar foxxy you know very well that this so called apparent casual approach is our secret. Only from the televote Italy will get a minimum of 100 points.
I love your messages, please enlight me with more pearls.

 

[PolarFoxxie.]

Italy will get a minimum of 100 points.
I love your messages, please enlight me with more pearls.

Gladly! Well for someone who is apparently 2nd bookies favorite for the win and someone like mahmood who was very popular before Blanco and everything happening last few days, "minimum 100" points isn't that big. I expected at least 250 points. It seems you don't believe Italy be on the podium. Like Russia in 2021 had 100 points in televote, finished 10th. Now your turn, do your best surprise me. Hihi

 

[nudiecrudi]

Gladly! Well for someone who is apparently 2nd bookies favorite for the win and someone like mahmood who was very popular before Blanco and everything happening last few days, "minimum 100" points isn't that big. I expected at least 250 points. It seems you don't believe Italy be on the podium. Like Russia in 2021 had 100 points in televote, finished 10th. Now your turn, do your best surprise me. Hihi

Starting from your 0 points 100 is more than enough considering that Ukraine will get all the televote points. A top 10 is always a success.
250 points would be a real miracle

 

[PolarFoxxie.]

A top 10 is always a success.
250 points would be a real miracle

You really believe that people will massively vote for Ukraine song? This was rhetorical, please don't answer on it.
Well, considering Italy are bookies and fan favorites, from 2nd place to top 10 is a flop, could be considered as flop. Maybe for San Marino, top 10 is a victory, but for Italy since they won and since they are again one of favorites 8th is bad. So keep having that casual approah as you said as your secret and we will see how successful will it be.

 

[nudiecrudi]

You really believe that people will massively vote for Ukraine song? This was rhetorical, please don't answer on it.
Well, considering Italy are bookies and fan favorites, from 2nd place to top 10 is a flop, could be considered as flop. Maybe for San Marino, top 10 is a victory, but for Italy since they won and since they are again one of favorites 8th is bad. So keep having that casual approah as you said as your secret and we will see how successful will it be.

The question is that in the odds the differences between the second and the sixth place are very narrow so you can jump down from 2 to 6 or 7 or 10 easily

 

[Franco]

The red carpet show at Venaria Reale is as beautiful as I imagined it when I wanted Turin to be chosen.
I wonder, is this the first time that a royal palace has hosted an eurovision event?

 

[Zerocalcare]

The red carpet show at Venaria Reale is as beautiful as I imagined it when I wanted Turin to be chosen.
I wonder, is this the first time that a royal palace has hosted an eurovision event?

Be careful what you say. For many, the stage, the location of the Turquoise Carpet, the hosts, the song, etc., etc. are bad. We are facing an epic disaster. They are portraying it as a circus ruled by freaks