The Netherlands THE NETHERLANDS 2019 - Duncan Laurence - Arcade

[DenizESC]

That's kind of you, but nobody cares about that you know?

Don't speak for everyone. Maybe some people do care

 

[Peresvet]

I was the first one to give 12 in the poll, and to give anything!

Rotterdam 2020!

Aisha in 2021!

You're early...or do you really like the guy who sings

He will not win for sure, but the top 10 is certain..

 

[ShoeFlo]

This one

Reminds me a bit of RY X

10 points

 

[Ana Raquel]

I am disliking all positive comments on this song

I LOVE YOU

 

[Schlagerman1]

I tried to listen to Callum Scott a few songs, but I don't hear the similarities to him. This is much more indiepop than Callum Scott, which seems more mainstream in his sound. I still have the Anthony & The Johnsons vibe I had with "I Miss You", even if this is a bit more on the mainstream side than them. I try to find an artist I know that has a similar sound, and the closest I get might be actually Bon Iver. Sure, Bon Iver has a very distinct voice and Duncan doesn't come up to that, but I can totally see some similarities to some songs. "Arcade" is more of a more ESC-friendly version of Bon Iver, I would say.

Two example of Bon Iver songs, that isn't too far off Duncans "Arcade".

 

[Mrm]

You're early...or do you really like the guy who sings

He will not win for sure, but the top 10 is certain..

I like everything, the composition, vocals, the guy who sings..

 

[Citelis]

7 points for now and maybe i upgrade later!

 

[Fluke]

Moody, atmospheric, well produced but poorly written and repetitive. Kinda curious for the staging, hard to say how it will do, but i'm sure it won't be among my favorites.

 

[SaladBreak]

It’s not country music again, at least. I don’t remember anything after listening, though.

 

[Mrm]

Yes after euphoria I have to think about staging..it can be a bit dull live on the big stage.. we will see..

 

[JSSArcos]

Wowwww,That's really good

12 Points

@Schlagerman1 yess ... This reminds me of Bon Iver. Big bon fan, go see him live in July

 

[mercachita]

This is just beautiful. Thank you Netherlands

12 points from me.

 

[0scar]

Yes after euphoria I have to think about staging..it can be a bit dull live on the big stage.. we will see..

Apparently they have been working on the staging as well. Ilse deLange said "It will look beautiful on stage", she was Duncan's coach on The Voice of Holland.

Damn I love this, I hope it finishes high but it doesn't matter to me. Easily my favourite Dutch entry of many, many years

 

[VikingTiger]

Another high quality midtempo pop song in english - that I dont care too much about... I wont be playing this after the ESC season I'm afraid. But I admit it's a good piece of handiwork.

 

[BorisBubbles]

I am disliking all positive comments on this song

Could you do Germany too? Astounding how that song still has fans.

 

[Zonne147]

Straight to my Top 10! I'm sure it will place higher in the near future...

It will certainly qualify but the final result will depend on the live performance for sure... 10 points by now!

 

[Franzilein]

I get the weirdest "reminds-me-ofs" this year. The choir in the background during the strophes... almost the same melody as in Whispering Winds by James Horner, one of the saddest soundtracks I know. The build-up also reminds me of Germany's "Sister" this year. Starting with the piano, later introducing echoing drums... also difficult to sing switching a lot between head & chest voice! What a great vocal range Duncan has.

Result: AMAZING SONG! So far my runner-up right after Norway and my second twelve points this year. Great job, neighbours If not the public, I'm sure the jury will like or even love it.



(By the way, reading some comments I sometimes wonder how many of the people writing here have at least some kind of musical education... "could have produced differently" – ye... how exactly? Always these empty phrases...)

 

[Ichbinjari]

Yes WORK Duncan, WORK! Give us the win!

 

[DiabloRoma]

12. There's no question at all on it.

 

[Preuss]

Ouch the lyrics are really pure and honest

I have some staging ideas for this song in my head already
Those songs are usually the best

LOVE THE CHOIR
Could this «challenge» Sweden for the same votes and emerge on top??