escYOUnited
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Latvia LATVIA 2020 - Samanta Tīna - Still Breathing
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I will be prepared.
I prefer Samanta Tina by far to this.
gingerale
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Damn, although I like "still breathing" a lot and want to see it on the big stage "heart beats" is insanely catchy and it could be even better after a revamp.
Kairit
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This NF is such a ride, brilliant. I don't remember the last time I enjoyed a selection that much all the way through. Or maybe it's because I wish this was what Eesti Laul was still like.
1. ANNNA – “Polyester” ... OMG. What is this. It's definitely B****e E****h reminiscent, but damn.... It sounds fresh regardless. It's like when you try to troll, but then accidentally strike gold. I love her moves. I love the sound. It's a vibe. Get this woman to Eurovision.
2. Samanta Tīna – “Still Breathing” ... I'm utterly confused. Kind of fascinated. It's a mess and it's brilliant. I can't say I enjoy that chorus, though I really like that build-up, but I'm obsessed. It just still feels like she's trying too hard, I wish she let go and truly went 'f**k it' and went wild with creativity. This is almost there.
3. Bad Habits – “Sail With You” ... Jesus. That beginning. It's like being punched with Mumford & Sons nostalgia and then stabbed with this man's voice. I find it hard to catch my breath, until that calmly sailing bridge hits, and I can finally process how good this is even if most of the time this type of folk-rock sound irks me. It is a bit cliche, but it could have a real impact at Eurovision as it can create a strong atmosphere.
4. Seleste – “Like Me” ... I unexpectedly find myself to be enchanted. This is good. Really good. It has a really good flow to it. And I'm not put off by her stage presence at all, I quite dig it and her vibe actually, it works with the song.
5. Katrīna Bindere – “I Will Break Your Heart” ... She's hot. So is the song. I hope she gives it more oomph in the final performance though, I keep waiting for it to hit more, she definitely sounds a bit... Weak. And this song requires more in my opinion, because it's theatrical in essence, with more power it could be brilliant.
6. Miks Dukurs – “I’m Falling For You”... This guy's awesome. I know some people have been complaining about how many guitars there seem to be in Supernova this year, but as a guitar player I'm not complaining at all lol, I adore this sound. All in all there's definitely a charming essence in this song, even if it doesn't do anything new and sort of drags along a bit. He's doing his darn best to sell this song, but it's more just dreamy and pleasant and good to have on in the background on a chill evening rather than anything high-impact or particularly memorable.
7. Katrīna Dimanta – “Heart Beats” ... I love that back-up dancer lmao. And I love her, there's a lovely joy and freedom to her, and this whole track. It is highly annoying, crazy addictive, certainly not boring.
8. Edgars Kreilis – “Tridymite” ... Uh. I'm disappointed by him. It's almost good, it almost works (though I feel the song also gets kind of dire by the end)... If you don't look at him. Or listen to him. This song could thrive on a fancier stage with a more enthusiastic performance and better production though. And please to God, lose the breathy singing. Just sing without sounding like you're on your deathbed, please.
9. DRIKSNA – “Stay”.... What is that chorus. I really thought this could be good, but then it turned into an epic mess. It's entertaining, because that chorus is just so confusing. I hate it. And I love it. But mostly hate it.
1. ANNNA – “Polyester” ... OMG. What is this. It's definitely B****e E****h reminiscent, but damn.... It sounds fresh regardless. It's like when you try to troll, but then accidentally strike gold. I love her moves. I love the sound. It's a vibe. Get this woman to Eurovision.
2. Samanta Tīna – “Still Breathing” ... I'm utterly confused. Kind of fascinated. It's a mess and it's brilliant. I can't say I enjoy that chorus, though I really like that build-up, but I'm obsessed. It just still feels like she's trying too hard, I wish she let go and truly went 'f**k it' and went wild with creativity. This is almost there.
3. Bad Habits – “Sail With You” ... Jesus. That beginning. It's like being punched with Mumford & Sons nostalgia and then stabbed with this man's voice. I find it hard to catch my breath, until that calmly sailing bridge hits, and I can finally process how good this is even if most of the time this type of folk-rock sound irks me. It is a bit cliche, but it could have a real impact at Eurovision as it can create a strong atmosphere.
4. Seleste – “Like Me” ... I unexpectedly find myself to be enchanted. This is good. Really good. It has a really good flow to it. And I'm not put off by her stage presence at all, I quite dig it and her vibe actually, it works with the song.
5. Katrīna Bindere – “I Will Break Your Heart” ... She's hot. So is the song. I hope she gives it more oomph in the final performance though, I keep waiting for it to hit more, she definitely sounds a bit... Weak. And this song requires more in my opinion, because it's theatrical in essence, with more power it could be brilliant.
6. Miks Dukurs – “I’m Falling For You”... This guy's awesome. I know some people have been complaining about how many guitars there seem to be in Supernova this year, but as a guitar player I'm not complaining at all lol, I adore this sound. All in all there's definitely a charming essence in this song, even if it doesn't do anything new and sort of drags along a bit. He's doing his darn best to sell this song, but it's more just dreamy and pleasant and good to have on in the background on a chill evening rather than anything high-impact or particularly memorable.
7. Katrīna Dimanta – “Heart Beats” ... I love that back-up dancer lmao. And I love her, there's a lovely joy and freedom to her, and this whole track. It is highly annoying, crazy addictive, certainly not boring.
8. Edgars Kreilis – “Tridymite” ... Uh. I'm disappointed by him. It's almost good, it almost works (though I feel the song also gets kind of dire by the end)... If you don't look at him. Or listen to him. This song could thrive on a fancier stage with a more enthusiastic performance and better production though. And please to God, lose the breathy singing. Just sing without sounding like you're on your deathbed, please.
9. DRIKSNA – “Stay”.... What is that chorus. I really thought this could be good, but then it turned into an epic mess. It's entertaining, because that chorus is just so confusing. I hate it. And I love it. But mostly hate it.
Mimmon
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But here some new facts I learned
She is same age as Billie Elish
Reason why ANNNA because its easier to google it
Reason why she got a lot of views because she is popular in Norway/Netherlands Latvians....
Mimmon
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P.S at the end she mentioned at end of February would be released Supernova artists...Found this interview with ANNNA in Latvian
But here some new facts I learned
She is same age as Billie Elish
Reason why ANNNA because its easier to google it
Reason why she got a lot of views because she is popular in Norway/Netherlands Latvians....
@Mimmon ok, but the question everyone asks themselves is where does she find her 1-dollar Tee-shirts? 
True, I had learned on her website she was based in the Netherlands. She first created a group called "Madara", which is also her name, before pursuing a solo career. Apparently all her songs convey a topical message.
True, I had learned on her website she was based in the Netherlands. She first created a group called "Madara", which is also her name, before pursuing a solo career. Apparently all her songs convey a topical message.
Mimmon
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They tried to figure it out the band name for year,she had document on Google like for 4 long pages with Band names,involving Columbian,Norway and Latvian friends and producers@Mimmon ok, but the question everyone asks themselves is where does she find her 1-dollar Tee-shirts?
True, I had learned on her website she was based in the Netherlands. She first created a group called "Madara", which is also her name, before pursuing a solo career. Apparently all her songs convey a topical message.
... I don't know how they came up with Madara.
RainyWoods
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I'm so addicted to Still Breathing. I think it could potentially even take my number 1 spot of the year. I just hope this very rare occasion when I'm actually rooting for the favourite (I can't believe this is Samanta Tina and I'm saying that) ends in tears.
ESCREGION
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Finally i listened the 9 songs and that'smy ranking:
Samanta Tīna – “Still Breathing” 
ANNNA – “Polyester”
Katrīna Dimanta – “Heart Beats”
Katrīna Bindere – “I Will Break Your Heart”
Bad Habits – “Sail With You”
Seleste – “Like Me”
Edgars Kreilis – “Tridymite”
DRIKSNA – “Stay”
Miks Dukurs – “I’m Falling For You”
Samanta Tīna – “Still Breathing” ANNNA – “Polyester” Katrīna Dimanta – “Heart Beats” Katrīna Bindere – “I Will Break Your Heart” Bad Habits – “Sail With You” Seleste – “Like Me” Edgars Kreilis – “Tridymite” DRIKSNA – “Stay” Miks Dukurs – “I’m Falling For You”
NikolaiMoller
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Finally i listened the 9 songs and that'smy ranking:
I think my ranking would be exactly the same
Alaska49
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oh let me rank them too i haven't done a ranking yet
annna - polyester
edgars kreilis - tridymite
katrina dimanta - heart beats
bad habits - sail with you
miks dukurs - i'm falling for you
katrina bindere - i will break your heart
driksna - stay
seleste - like me
samanta tina - still breathing (idk she defies the usual traffic lights scheme for i do not outright hate the entry but i definitely think it is a Net Negative for me)
annna - polyester
edgars kreilis - tridymite
katrina dimanta - heart beats
bad habits - sail with you
miks dukurs - i'm falling for you
katrina bindere - i will break your heart
driksna - stay
seleste - like me
samanta tina - still breathing (idk she defies the usual traffic lights scheme for i do not outright hate the entry but i definitely think it is a Net Negative for me)
Samanta Tina - Still Breathing : I didn't listen to her previous songs so I didn't what to expect when I played this one, but certainly not this. It's a little mix of everything, and I like it a lot. I don't care if I don't understand what she's saying, I love the melody and that's the most important for me when it comes to non-French songs (unfortunately lyrics are way harder to ignore in your mother language). Bad Habits - Sail With You : it's rough, it has a guitar, I love it. Katrīna Bindere - I Will Break Your Heart : it's classy and create a nice atmosphere. Katrīna Dimanta - Heart Beats : I like her voice and the rythm enter your being easily, but it's a little too repetitive. ANNA - Polyester : she would have been higher in my ranking if her voice didn't grate my nerve this much. I don't know if it's because of her tone, but sometimes I feel like she doesn't sing in tune. DRIKSNA - Stay : Well it's cute and all but there's nothing more to it. Seleste - Like Me : If she went lower I would have liked it better Miks Dukurs - I'm Falling For You Edgars Kreilis - TridymiteAll in all, it's a nice selection. No matter who wins, this year Latvia won't end in the bottom of my list.
LastDreamer
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There are nothing good, Samanta Tina is the worst choice.