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Slovenia SLOVENIA 2024 - Raiven - Veronika
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gingerale
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Raiven posted a video "Making an ESC of Veronika". I don't think it needs another version. In my mind this works perfectly on stage like this.
Koori
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Ofelija is a very good song as well, and hope she won't change much in Veronika, all these "esc revamps" almost never help
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Absolutely gorgeous voice, incredible vocals and stunning outfit.
Seriously, she shouldn't be changing anything!
If she comes up with a less organic version of the song (in English, a snyth-pop arrangement or some fake instruments), I will be utterly disappointed.
Seriously, she shouldn't be changing anything!
If she comes up with a less organic version of the song (in English, a snyth-pop arrangement or some fake instruments), I will be utterly disappointed.
rasmuslights
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It def. won't be in English and I doubt she'd change the overall vibe of the song. I think it's minor changes.
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Very unoriginal and by the formula balkan "epic". Slovenia has more to offer and do more than with this disappointing effort. Despite the shortcomings the song is well made and is recognizable for foreign fans to make Slovenia safe. Most of the effort will make made for the staging I predict.
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after seen her yesterday in croatia my first vote is a .
she was the light (together with lu).
.she was the light (together with lu).
gingerale
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I think that the revamped version is probably made to fit the staging better. It's 2:46 now, Raiven is going to use that 14 seconds for sure. Hopefully not like Brunette, who killed her own build-up.
BorisBubbles
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Hm. I don't really want a revamp because I liked the original a lot, so i just hope they make the climax better and the ending maybe a bit more muted so there's a bit more natural progression in the atmosphere if that makes sense.
Still, Slovenia's attitude this season has been exemplary - they pick an artist the fans like, someone know to have a good voice and be skilled at performing live. Someone who also has a clear vision and concept, is willing to work hard and take compromises to ensure they do as well as possible. Slovenia release the song early, and keep a close on fan reception and the odds. If it's not good enough - no problem. We'll adjust (hopefully only) a few things to ensure we can reach the final in that very tought, competitive first semifinal.
They are really trying their best to do as well as they can. They're hungry for it.
If they don't get rewarded for it, seriously. ban europe.
Still, Slovenia's attitude this season has been exemplary - they pick an artist the fans like, someone know to have a good voice and be skilled at performing live. Someone who also has a clear vision and concept, is willing to work hard and take compromises to ensure they do as well as possible. Slovenia release the song early, and keep a close on fan reception and the odds. If it's not good enough - no problem. We'll adjust (hopefully only) a few things to ensure we can reach the final in that very tought, competitive first semifinal.
They are really trying their best to do as well as they can. They're hungry for it.
If they don't get rewarded for it, seriously. ban europe.
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Thank you, I rarely support my country at esc (exception 2019) but since Joker Out, I do think RTV are really trying to do the best we can.
I'd also be mad if we don't qualify out of a 15-country semi. Had there been juries I wouldn't be afraid but without them who knows? If Finland and Croatia qualify with their awful vocals over us just because they are more memorable, I will be very mad.
BorisBubbles
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Semi 1 is unfortunately very stacked. Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland, Finland are 100% qualifying. Croatia are in with Baby Lasagna. Serbia aren't missing out with Teya Dora, Breskvica or Konstrakta.
I do think Moldova and Ireland and (if the rumours about Azerbaijan are true) Azerbaijan are going to struggle more. Cyprus don't look secure with their Greek hand-me-down, and neither do Portugal, Luxembourg and Australia. Slovenia are guaranteed at least 10 points each from Croatia and Serbia, and that's a decent head start. (they could get the Croat 12 if Serbia pick Teya Dora) .Raiven and RTVSlo need to ensure those aren't the only points they're getting.
I could see Slovenia qualifying if they get their staging right and if this revamp works out in their favour. It's not impossible. But it will take effort. Which they're putting in, thankfully.
We'll fully know if they qualify at rehearsals. Until then, it's unfortunately borderline. As Slovenia usually are.
I do think Moldova and Ireland and (if the rumours about Azerbaijan are true) Azerbaijan are going to struggle more. Cyprus don't look secure with their Greek hand-me-down, and neither do Portugal, Luxembourg and Australia. Slovenia are guaranteed at least 10 points each from Croatia and Serbia, and that's a decent head start. (they could get the Croat 12 if Serbia pick Teya Dora) .Raiven and RTVSlo need to ensure those aren't the only points they're getting.
I could see Slovenia qualifying if they get their staging right and if this revamp works out in their favour. It's not impossible. But it will take effort. Which they're putting in, thankfully.
We'll fully know if they qualify at rehearsals. Until then, it's unfortunately borderline. As Slovenia usually are.
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Again voda... I must say I quite like it now. But I needed to warm up a bit and listen more to it to like it. It is a slow groover.
Probably one of the few s I'd give this year. Even though a bit dated, "Veronika" just fits Raiven as a singer like a good dress. It's dramatic without being too dramatic, it has a very good second verse, and the final bit of the song is very magical. It hooks me up from the start to the end.
s I'd give this year. Even though a bit dated, "Veronika" just fits Raiven as a singer like a good dress. It's dramatic without being too dramatic, it has a very good second verse, and the final bit of the song is very magical. It hooks me up from the start to the end.
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This is ESC, and some smaller countries have zero chances regardless of what they send. If Veronika were sent by Scandinavians, it would surely make the top 5. It is what it is.
In other news, here's Raiven having fun while bleaching her brows.
𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 on Instagram: "Never looked better 💅🏻 #raiven #balkan #esc #eurovision #slovenia #veronika"
21K likes, 67 comments - raivenofficial on February 27, 2024: "Never looked better 💅🏻 #raiven #balkan #esc #eurovision #slovenia #veronika".
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If they were in the same half maybe but they're not so I think both will be fine. Serbia has a lot of diaspora and even without it the package is strong enough to qualify, especially in a semi where 3 countries already are probably DOA (Iceland, Azerbaijan, Moldova).
Slovenia stands out in that 2nd half and they also have Croatia and Serbia to help them out.
Both are quality enough to qualify, again they've already beaten 3 countries, and they only need to beat 2 more.
Nah, I would vote for Veronika but not for Ramonda.
I'd say her biggest competitor is herself (or
to a lesser extent - I slightly prefer Bambie but my possible vote for both of them would depend on how the package comes out in May). I guess the main issue is perhaps not sounding instant enough for the GP to vote for it.I hope she qualifies but I wouldn't be surprised if she just misses out.
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is part of my personal Top 3 and I don't even really like that much... I don't think both entries target the same audience groups(?)I also believe that they're quite different -
is more like an ordinary ballad - parts of it are even radio-friendly, imo. is more artsy-fartsy and less instant (but it also makes it more memorable, imo) - both songs are "quality entries", though and will be getting some diaspora support.Personally, I think that both songs can qualify (and I would be happy to see both of them in the GF again).