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United Kingdom UNITED KINGDOM 2024 - Olly Alexander - Dizzy
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Today it was 
turn at the last ESC kompakt songcheck 2024.
The verdict of the bloggers:
Benny - Olly Alexander disappointed me because I was hoping for a better song. Nevertheless, even a mediocre Years & Years or Olly Alexander song is still great cinema and can be listened to very well. I hope for an outstanding show in Malmö.
Berenike - I really expected more. It feels like only one line is repeated at a time, so the melody quickly becomes annoying. In addition, his voice is so strangely alienated and does not have the power to stand out above the instrumental tracks, but is drowned out. Seems like a bad filler track on a Mika album to me.
Douze Points - After the initial disappointment of not getting the ultimate banger from Olly, I'm warming up to "Dizzy". I like the 80s Pet Shop Boys references and the dynamic. The voice isn't my favorite, but it fits. The song may not make me dizzy, but it does put me in a good mood.
Flo - Unfortunately, “Dizzy” leaves me quite cold. The song itself isn't bad at all, but it doesn't say anything more than “nice to hear”. Solid number for the radio and streaming playlists, but it doesn't reach me in the long term.
Manu - Olly Alexander seems to have failed because of the high demands and expectations placed on him, even though he suggested a Dua Lipa-style pop number from the start. And that's exactly what I think "Dizzy" delivers - well-produced radio pop with an extremely catchy melody. I'm also happy about the musical memories of the fabulous Pet Shop Boys. Even though I sometimes get a little confused, I like “Dizzy” for what it is and I sincerely hope that ESC entries don’t always have to be loud and flashy to get points.
Max - Before the song was released, I actually knew that I would probably like it. And so it is: “Dizzy” has everything I hoped for from Olly Alexander. I really like Olly's voice and that's why I was already a Years & Years fan. The song probably isn't incredibly competitive, but in my private life it plays on a constant loop.
Peter - Olly has already worked with Kylie, so the heroization as a “gay icon” is more than justified. When I first heard it, “Dizzy” didn't completely grab me right away, but the song clicks more and more every time and the Pet Shop Boys reminiscences in combination with Olly's unique voice with immediate memory value make the contribution an edgy and yet smooth, indulgent hit with chart potential. I also like the gentle nod to the Italopop of the late 80s.
Rick - “Dizzy” is pretty much exactly what I would otherwise consume in terms of music. The song is a bit edgy, but remains suitable for the masses. The influences of bands like the Pet Shop Boys cannot be denied and Olly is just a cool, creative artist. I also like that the number doesn't artificially build up to a dramatic climax and maintains its relaxed attitude. In order to convince Europe, however, there needs to be a staging that will be remembered, because musically the song isn't special enough. Still a great entry from the UK!
turn at the last ESC kompakt songcheck 2024.
ESC-Songcheck kompakt 2024 (37) – Großbritannien: „Dizzy“ von Olly Alexander - ESC kompakt
Wir beenden den diesjährigen ESC-Songcheck kompakt mit dem wohl international bekanntesten Namen des 2024-er Line-Ups. Kein Geringerer als Years & Years-Frontmann Olly Alexander, der auch im de…
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The verdict of the bloggers:
Benny - Olly Alexander disappointed me because I was hoping for a better song. Nevertheless, even a mediocre Years & Years or Olly Alexander song is still great cinema and can be listened to very well. I hope for an outstanding show in Malmö.
Berenike - I really expected more. It feels like only one line is repeated at a time, so the melody quickly becomes annoying. In addition, his voice is so strangely alienated and does not have the power to stand out above the instrumental tracks, but is drowned out. Seems like a bad filler track on a Mika album to me.
Douze Points - After the initial disappointment of not getting the ultimate banger from Olly, I'm warming up to "Dizzy". I like the 80s Pet Shop Boys references and the dynamic. The voice isn't my favorite, but it fits. The song may not make me dizzy, but it does put me in a good mood.
Flo - Unfortunately, “Dizzy” leaves me quite cold. The song itself isn't bad at all, but it doesn't say anything more than “nice to hear”. Solid number for the radio and streaming playlists, but it doesn't reach me in the long term.
Manu - Olly Alexander seems to have failed because of the high demands and expectations placed on him, even though he suggested a Dua Lipa-style pop number from the start. And that's exactly what I think "Dizzy" delivers - well-produced radio pop with an extremely catchy melody. I'm also happy about the musical memories of the fabulous Pet Shop Boys. Even though I sometimes get a little confused, I like “Dizzy” for what it is and I sincerely hope that ESC entries don’t always have to be loud and flashy to get points.
Max - Before the song was released, I actually knew that I would probably like it. And so it is: “Dizzy” has everything I hoped for from Olly Alexander. I really like Olly's voice and that's why I was already a Years & Years fan. The song probably isn't incredibly competitive, but in my private life it plays on a constant loop.
Peter - Olly has already worked with Kylie, so the heroization as a “gay icon” is more than justified. When I first heard it, “Dizzy” didn't completely grab me right away, but the song clicks more and more every time and the Pet Shop Boys reminiscences in combination with Olly's unique voice with immediate memory value make the contribution an edgy and yet smooth, indulgent hit with chart potential. I also like the gentle nod to the Italopop of the late 80s.
Rick - “Dizzy” is pretty much exactly what I would otherwise consume in terms of music. The song is a bit edgy, but remains suitable for the masses. The influences of bands like the Pet Shop Boys cannot be denied and Olly is just a cool, creative artist. I also like that the number doesn't artificially build up to a dramatic climax and maintains its relaxed attitude. In order to convince Europe, however, there needs to be a staging that will be remembered, because musically the song isn't special enough. Still a great entry from the UK!
We have a stripped back version!
Gorgeous!!
Gorgeous!!
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Aww, Olly is so cute! The song is actually rather meh. There is something about it that I like (the overall beat) but the little change of the key / notes in …until the moment (never ends) are so random, it gets me any time, this sounds strange to my ears. 6 points.
Synergise
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Olly Alexander's Eurovision performance transports viewers into a post- apocalyptic dystopian boxing gym locker room, aboard a spaceship hurtling toward Earth through a black hole in 1985!
...We definitely all predicted this.
...We definitely all predicted this.
I'm sorry what
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I love everything about this.
gingerale
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I think I've seen this on FALCON DOT COM.
Pyros also at the end
Rocket man
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Those boxers/dancers look HOT! Olly's decided on SEX and I love it.
It sounds like the starting plot to porn.
4 nearly naked men in a dirty gym shower room.
Synergise
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94ayd
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The British Isles are not here to play, first and now the bringing us cinematic experiences!
and now the bringing us cinematic experiences!
gingerale
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Looks insane. Most unexpected staging this year.