I had low expectations because for some reason i thought is going the "desperate Bulgaria route", but this is the i know and love.
For me, "Proud" is the worst song you've ever send
8 points in the poll. This is everything Cyprus wants to be.
I loved the first verse, but when the chorus hits I just feel... Indifferent. The last 30 seconds however are HORRENDOUS, so dated. A big disappointment, for now I feel this will be a borderline qualifier.
You might have really strong staging potential.I expect its a song really lifted by live vocals.Going by most of this years entries there is more sex going at a Eunuch convention so this might stand out,if they get the staging right of course.It might turn into a complete hot mess though.
The tango beats are interesting, but that's just it. The song doesn't seem to quite peak. I felt kinda deflated listening to it. I am giving it a 5 just because it's an untempo song and a style that we will never expect from North Macedonia. He kinda reminded me of the more prim and proper version of Slavko from Montenegro 2017.
I guess we are never going to get a masterpiece like "Dance Alone" from North Macedonia again.
It already stands out among all other countries. Epic ethno sound was wow. Don't forget that jamala won because of 30 sec when she that high pitched long note. This will be loved by both televote and jurry. Instrumental perfection. That high note at the end, omg. And then the staging, he will also mesmerise everyone with the moves. Ohh, need I say more. In the sea of bland balads this already stands out. And you don't need to listen to it again, it's do catchy. Musically, vocally this is epic.