Switzerland SWITZERLAND 2024 - Nemo - The Code

[ESC United Mod Team]

 

[jatojo]

I think it would be so great if such an experimental song would win. Then hopefully more countries would be willing to take risks and not only send "safe" songs. =)

There are already more countries that send weird songs than countries that send safe radio-friendly songs.

 

[Ted Talks]

Was nice to hear The Code get airplay on BBC Radio 2 today - the biggest station in the UK. Nemo was interviewed too and came across really well.

The reaction from listeners after it was played was really positive too.

 

[HectorDM]

Here's Nemo live at RSI Studio - his vocals are insanely good!

 

[PolarFoxxie.]

SRF seems to fear win

Hype um Nemo – was, wenn die Schweiz den ESC 2024 gewinnt?

Wenn Nemo in Malmö gewinnt, veranstaltet die Schweiz den Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Aber wo? Und wer bezahlt das?

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One of richest countries fears to win? Than I can't imagine what's with balkan or eastern European countries how much they fear. With that logic they will never win.

Anyway, I'm super proud of Nemo. Deserved winner.

 

[marty]

Here's Nemo live at RSI Studio - his vocals are insanely good!

Also in this live version Nemo gets a lot of help from pre recorded vocals though he is without any doubt a good singer. I dont have a clear favourite song this year so I hope Switzerland will win because its my neighbour. But I doubt that this song can reach the top 3 in the televote. Maybe with a stunning staging. Croatia might win the televote but I doubt that it can reach the top 3 in the jury vote. I dont believe in Italy nor Ukraine. I rather would guess that Belgium or France could be the lucky one with 2nd place in both votings and on the top of the scoreboard in the end. But usually I am wrong. ;-) The only thing I am sure about is that this years winner will be forgotten soon though its quite a good year but nothing that stands out.

 

[Etanna]

Also in this live version Nemo gets a lot of help from pre recorded vocals though he is without any doubt a good singer. I dont have a clear favourite song this year so I hope Switzerland will win because its my neighbour. But I doubt that this song can reach the top 3 in the televote. Maybe with a stunning staging. Croatia might win the televote but I doubt that it can reach the top 3 in the jury vote. I dont believe in Italy nor Ukraine. I rather would guess that Belgium or France could be the lucky one with 2nd place in both votings and on the top of the scoreboard in the end. But usually I am wrong. ;-) The only thing I am sure about is that this years winner will be forgotten soon though its quite a good year but nothing that stands out.

He can use pre recorded vocals at Eurovision, too...

 

[ESC94]

Today it was time for at the ESC kompakt songchecks 2024.

ESC-Songcheck kompakt 2024 (23) – Schweiz: „The Code“ von Nemo - ESC kompakt

Wettquotendarling Nemo erobert derzeit in Riesenschritten Europa. Vor der Qualifikation für den internationalen Wettbewerb hat sich Nemo in der Schweiz gegen insgesamt 426 Einreichungen durchgesetz…

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The verdict of the bloggers:

Benny - Nemo started strong for me and then continued to grow. Shortly after its release I would probably have given “The Code” 8 points. I initially entered 10 in our song check list and then increased it to . A great contribution, with a strong musical range - perfectly sung. Awesome!

Berenike - Nemo is lucky that the song check of “The Code” is relatively late. At the beginning I didn't really get into the song, even though on paper I'm definitely the target group. Theatrical, camp, catchy, shimmering, falsetto singing are exactly my thing. But for a long time I only liked “The Code” rationally and not sufficiently emotionally. And then the first live performances came and the knot broke.

Douze Points - Even if I don't make any friends in the bubble, it's too much and too forced for me. Rationally, I understand what everyone sees or hears in “The Code”. Still, the song doesn't get me. More is more, but not always better.

Florian - This year, Switzerland remains true to its strategy and sends an eye-catching and elaborately arranged number. And that's certainly not a sure-fire success: if Nemo doesn't deliver live, something like this can backfire. But the first live performances were exactly the opposite: to the point and flawless. The consequence is the rise to the top of the betting odds. Not a song to keep on loop for me, but one that works very well on stage.

Manu - The Code” is an energetic, wild ride through different musical genres and vocal techniques. The video is therefore 100 percent correct. For me, the rap part is particularly impressive; it can definitely compete with current exceptional talents such as NF and Ren. Sure, the intense mix may be a bit challenging (at first?), but if the juries do their job, Switzerland should finish high again this year. Well done,

Max - Epic! The song stalks along, the listener doesn't know where the journey is going and what's to come. High octaves, speed rap, James Bond, two step – what doesn't the song actually have? But the mix works well and the very different elements mesh together and simply merge into one of the most interesting contributions this year. All respect Nemo, all respect Switzerland.

Peter - I can't stay calm here, I've been blown away since our ESC compact LIVE with Nemo. I would never have dreamed that this year, with a twenty-something, I would be able to rave non-stop about ABBA for half an hour, whose music Nemo defines as a worthwhile musical “goal”. More is not possible. Having said that, I like the powerful genre mix of “The Code” and the great-looking identity of Nemo with his self-written song and the intelligent extension and interpretation of the lyrics in the music video. I use the 12 every now and then, but I particularly like it here.

Rick - When I first heard it, I couldn't help but be amazed. “The Code” just sounds so high quality and remains exciting until the end. The different styles that Nemo incorporates shouldn't work together - yet they do. It's just like a work of art that is entertaining and extremely interesting. After the 3 minutes you want to know more about Nemo and the songwriters. Switzerland is full of hidden talents. Very strong!

 

[marty]

He can use pre recorded vocals at Eurovision, too...

Well, of course..... but why? that was my point.

 

[han-g]

Netta says hi!

Netted was a message song, juries like message songs when performed well.

 

[han-g]

Switzerland's skyrocketing odds is a big bluff in my opinion. Bookmakers are clearly proving only one thing: they don't know who will win. This can be deduced from the frantic change of the first in the ranking: first Ukraine, then Croatia, now Switzerland. I fear more the nations in the top 10 that have always remained at the same level or have slightly increased their victory percentage such as Italy, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Precisely those who have remained at the same level or have increased slightly, without major variations (as happened for Croatia, Ukraine and Switzerland) are demonstrating solidity. I struggle to see Ukraine as a real danger and I don't understand the heightened fear of some commentators. If it were not only for the diaspora vote, Ukraine would not be a danger, and if it were not a time of war and 2024 was a little stronger, it could even be an NQ.

What kind of spectacular staging can Nemo bring? Do you remember the rules? No more than 6 people on stage. Assuming it doesn't bring a giant toast warmer like Sweden did last year, what can we expect? A pedestal? Him dressed in a tutu or with bunny ears (Donnie Darko model)? An improvement of the piece that gives more prominence to Gregorian chant (partially stolen from Poe/Austria)? That's all I can think of. Nemo's song however, many haven't thought about it, is not only complicated from a staging point of view but from a vocal point of view. We are faced with an extreme structure that may not be understood and not only that, if Nemo even gets the intonation of a comma wrong the song will appear tarnished.

I may be a crazy visionary but I am of the opinion that Switzerland does not risk victory so much as a surprising NQ. Instead of Lugano 2025, she will take home the new special ESC prize, the "RRRAHHH Award" (dedicated in honor of the first flop winner Ronela Hahati).

Why do people seem to think odds are chosen by a small group of people? The odds are determined by where people put their money. No more no less. Its why the uk and Ireland are nearly always artificially high as most bets take place in the uk.

 

[Etanna]

Well, of course..... but why? that was my point.

it makes it sound more full and epic. I'm not a huge proponent of pre-recorded vocals but I think that since they are allowed, Nemo should take advantage of them... Not to steal spotlight from him, but as a choir in the refrain/final part of the song.

 

[PolarFoxxie.]

baby lasagna from Croatia misgendered our Nemo.

Omg, I forgot to rate Nemo max 12 points.

 

[han-g]

baby lasagna from Croatia misgendered our Nemo.

Omg, I forgot to rate Nemo max 12 points.

A kind reminder that many non native speakers misgender people all the time when it comes to pronouns. I doubt its intentional.

 

[SpiritofKeiino]

Just noticed that for an entry that's top of the odds, there's very little discussion on it here - compared to some of the other frontrunners.

I still believe it won't win.

 

[HectorDM]

I still believe it won't win.

It's going to be a runaway winner, mark my words.

 

[Ted Talks]

It's going to be a runaway winner, mark my words.

While I'm extremely unenthused by the majority of this year's songs and Switzerland being one of the few I like, I can't see it winning - let alone it being a runaway one.

I can see it potentially winning the jury vote if Nemo pulls off the vocals, which we've seen them do in some other performances. I feel they will still pick up some televotes, but probably not enough to win.

It's the opposite to Netherlands/Croatia who I see doing extremely well with the public but average to poor with the juries. You need a song that'll do well on both fronts to win - and to me the only song fitting that brief at the moment is Italy. They might win overall by not winning either the jury or televote but doing decently in both.

 

[Iker]

While I'm extremely unenthused by the majority of this year's songs and Switzerland being one of the few I like, I can't see it winning - let alone it being a runaway one.

I can see it potentially winning the jury vote if Nemo pulls off the vocals, which we've seen them do in some other performances. I feel they will still pick up some televotes, but probably not enough to win.

It's the opposite to Netherlands/Croatia who I see doing extremely well with the public but average to poor with the juries. You need a song that'll do well on both fronts to win - and to me the only song fitting that brief at the moment is Italy. They might win overall by not winning either the jury or televote but doing decently in both.

I don't get winner vibes from Italy but it's certainly possible, Italy usually surprises by doing better than I think they'd do.

 

[Grinch]

Uhm

 

[marty]

While I'm extremely unenthused by the majority of this year's songs and Switzerland being one of the few I like, I can't see it winning - let alone it being a runaway one.

I can see it potentially winning the jury vote if Nemo pulls off the vocals, which we've seen them do in some other performances. I feel they will still pick up some televotes, but probably not enough to win.

It's the opposite to Netherlands/Croatia who I see doing extremely well with the public but average to poor with the juries. You need a song that'll do well on both fronts to win - and to me the only song fitting that brief at the moment is Italy. They might win overall by not winning either the jury or televote but doing decently in both.

thats exactly what I expect too. I fear that we will get a compromise winner like France or Italy.

 

[mup]

Staging a Swiss win?