Portugal PORTUGAL 2022 - Maro - Saudade, Saudade

[escYOUnited]

I’ve tried to write
A million other songs but
Somehow I can’t move on, oh you’re gone

Takes time, alright
And I know it’s no one’s fault but
Somehow I can’t move on, oh you’re gone

Saudade
Saudade
Nothing more that I can say
Says it in a better way

Saudade
Saudade
Nothing more that I can say
Says it in a better way

Tem tanto que trago comigo
Foi sempre o meu porto de abrigo
E agora nada faz sentido
Perdi o meu melhor amigo

E se não for demais
Peço por sinais
Resta uma só palavra

Saudade
Saudade
Nothing more that I can say
Says it in a better way

Saudade
Saudade
Nothing more that I can say
Says it in a better way

Nothing more that I can say
Says it in a better way

I’ve tried, alright
But it’s killing me inside
Thought you’d be by my side always

 

[FilipeGolias]

Wow, Maro saying that she's ready with ideas to discuss with RTP tomorrow regarding ESC.

No-time-to-lose-queen!

 

[Smudy]

This is some heavenly stuff, giving this a 12, that gives me three entries with Serbia and France to wholeheartedly root for. The latter stretch of entries really saved this ESC for me.

 

[midnightsun]

Party pooper here, I like the calmness and the 70s vibe and it’s not a bad song … but to me the song‘s lacking a lot and it’s repetitive. I‘m fascinated by her mesmerizing charisma though.

 

[goncalovieira]

It is a slow song, but in a different way.
It has some atmospheric feeling comparing with another candidates.
Let's see how she goes till may.

 

[BarefootBoogaloo]

softly clapped points

 

[lasse braun]

miss mara reminds me a little bit to this young girl around 22 years ago.
it is not the same musicstyle but it has also this deep relaxation and both are similar looking beauties.

 

[mauve]

Party pooper here, I like the calmness and the 70s vibe and it’s not a bad song … but to me the song‘s lacking a lot and it’s repetitive. I‘m fascinated by her mesmerizing charisma though.

Same here. It's fine, but too repetitive and goes nowhere for me. 6 points. May struggle to qualify in May, I think. Juries might give her points, but I doubt she will receive much from the televotes.

 

[Mrm]

My fave in Turin!

Porto 2023!

The biggest in the poll!

 

[joao]

Finally saw the live performance.

OMG! OMG!

There’s a few tweaks to do, I think MARO should stand out (styling) and make the backing singers have all the same outfit. I would make the atmosphere a little bit darker but otherwise THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL!

And I even enjoyed the clapping!
EMBRACE THE CLAPPING

 

[hpp0]

It is a song that I can appreciate, but unfortunately it is way to slow for me. I like it but it isn't something I'm going to listen to again.

I hope they change the staging a bit, at least not have them sit on chairs cause it looks like they are rehearsing. On the other hand this more simple staging might help it stand out so I don't really know.

 

[Sammy]

It has a hypnotic quality in the sense that it really gets me sleepy. I can't deny the charm of it, especially in the chorus. Nevertheless, this has not a big impact on me. It's already the beginning where the song looses me. A generous points because it has at least a little bit of rhythm in the chorus. Maybe the staging will save it again.

 

[Zerocalcare]

I just woke up. After sleeping on it I want to comment on "Saudade Saudade" by Maro. Maybe who knows, for the nostalgia of the emotions felt last night. Although I preferred Os Quatro e Meia and Syro (and to a lesser extent, in my fourth place, FF), Maro (my third place) was the most reasonable and predictable choice (in fact at some point the suspense of the final standings was disappeared... mathematically the victory of "Saudade Saudade" was clear). Maro's song comes out of the box, is magical and is actually well constructed. At the Eurovision Song Contest, what worries me is the staging because "Saudade Saudade" is not a dynamic piece but a highly static piece. I recommend minimalist staging to Portuguese friends. Imagine the sun of "Sun Within" shining faintly, the water gushing and falling from the falls, a little mist and finally Maro with the other singers sitting in a semicircle singing. So yes! The proof could also be a victory!

I want to make two more reflections, the first is on "We support Maro" and the votes in the Poll. Last night, I read many members cheering Maro well before she won then I saw the comments with the votes and finally the Poll. I'm going to sleep, I get up this morning and I see some people who have voted Maro not calculate it in the least in the Ranking Game and in the ESC Ranking. Were the ratings I read last night on the quality of the song then? It is not possible to read 10 points and then see the same singer out of the Top 10 of one of these users. It is not a controversy but a sad observation of how the fans are hungry for news, fickle and sometimes not sincere (because, let's face it, smiles aside this is a competition). That's why I told a member of Thread France yesterday, not to fully believe in the Poll. However, for me Portugal is currently in thirteenth place in my ranking and over time can even enter my Top 10.

The second and final consideration is that yesterday for the first time, I saw the Portuguese Festival. I was surprised to see that Portugal is one of those countries that musically is very tied to its traditions. Musical experimentation fails to prevail over their tradition which is a supporting pillar. I really liked this thing. I think you have to be proud of it.

Bravo Portugal! See you in Turin indeed, no... maybe we will meet first in the world playoffs!

A warm hug

 

[goncalovieira]

Still can not believe

 

[Datura]

Finally saw the live performance.

OMG! OMG!

There’s a few tweaks to do, I think MARO should stand out (styling) and make the backing singers have all the same outfit. I would make the atmosphere a little bit darker but otherwise THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL!

And I even enjoyed the clapping!
EMBRACE THE CLAPPING

Interesting, i was thinking the opposite and making the atmosphere lighter

 

[popavapeur]

i kinda like the staging as it is, I mean she won for a reason, because the song was great and that was efficient.
Maybe a more MTV unpplugged feeling could add to it ? and more light work with casting shadows i don't know but seeing them sat down for 3min was kinda fine. People voted for that atmosphere.

 

[goncalovieira]

She already has ideas for Eurovision staging.
This girl will be the next portuguese music star.

 

[bazinga]

Syro and Aurea flopping omg

Performing second killed his chances.

 

[Iker]

All my NF
favourites won yesterday. :-)

 

[aef]

Oh yes, I can't describe how happy I am that Maro really won after all! This last NF weekend gave me two more songs I absolutely love with and and made the year a lot more interesting for me.

Actually I get goosebumps every time I listen to Saudade, Saudade. The pure emotion, the down-to-earth vibes, the calming sound is just so stunning. I guess it really delivers the feeling of "Saudade" very well - from what I can imagine as an .

you've done everything right this Eurovision season so far. points from me. I'm very curious about how this will be staged at the big Eurovision stage. Actually I liked the first staging with her being alone on the stage and wearing the yellow coat a lot, not like many others here. It was quite powerful in it's own way in my opinion. The staging from yesterday is also okay though. For both stagings, I like the background a lot! I hope they will have something similar at Eurovision. you're moving right into my top 3 this year!

 

[Betwixt Tales]

I don't understand the hype this is getting. Her voice is just so flat.