@@MrTheZMAI good song is a good song, after all, numbers talk. It might be also this case and you might be right :)

That would take some and maybe serious portion of televote, doubt jury points... this might be interesting as its extremely local, it has very oldschool melody but folks like such, curious about the show

Yes and I also believe they are the only one that have chance going through ESC semifinals (televote only)

its in separate video :)

Hey! Thank you! I actually take zero offense, this is what I like a proper discussion and different point of view. Let me explain mine a bit more. As a professional and also perfectionist, I rly look at it from this perspective - as a director, as a producer as a juror. I am not looking at it as a fan to like everything just for the sake liking it. I see many things which might be great and have potential but also risks. This is after all part of my job to name it. And this is also a value of my channel, to give those opinions out as anyone else is not doing it. Of course it mostly sounds sceptical, but if you watch my channel properly long term, you would understand :) All the best!

@can @ I understand you completely and it's good to hear from someone from the "other" side! Because only if we are willing to listen to each other we can broaden our horizons.

@@mariolovric2228 EXACTLY!!

@@mariolovric2228 Hello Mario, this is exactly the reason why I think Jan is the best commentator. The big majority of youtubers share their emotional reaction to Eurovision entries, but Jan is also able to give us a more objective, critical background, a perspective from a perfectionist insider from which we can all keep learning. Bok!

@@borutpetrovic7203 Emotions are good and important because as humans we are sensitive beings! That's why I appreciate the work of those who give us the emptional perspective… BUT… very few people take the time to listen to the songs in full length. I can't evaluate something professional or express emotions by listening to snippets of a few seconds of the songs. That's where those with passion are separated from those who are only chase after quick clicks and discounted tickets for the show! For that alone, I respect everyone who really sits down and does the work for us to explain their point of view. In that respect, I appreciate both approaches! As I said, there aren't many that do that! So thanks again, Jan :)

imo only country (did not hear full malta yet) who rly have super strong selection is so far latvia, others have 1-2 competetive songs in terms of Eurovision. After all this is all you need if people select those songs.

​@JanBors Maybe I had low expectations, but I really have at least 2 songs in the same Croatia that can really win over the average Eurovision viewer, and that's Marko Bosnjak and Ogenj

imo we will have again very similar situation as last year in general at Eurovision. Lots of songs made for public voters - as an eurovision effect, least real quality or even hits. F.e. from this lost only Ananda can become a music hit. Marko can be like Bambie last year, effect on stage for a great result maybe, but thats it.

@JanBors Well, maybe, and I do not argue that last year there were many applications for televote and I would really like to return to the stage of 2014-2019, when the overall quality of the song was important for Eurovision, and not its brightness. But honestly? Overall I have a feeling this will be the strongest Eurovision since 2019 as seriously most countries seem to be giving out 2 heads more than usual except Spain and Greece

lets see, lets hope :)

check my channel :)

actually I am reacting on actual state, if someone feels the song is not enough, should be already done, this is all yi can also react to

Hey! Thx for an amazing post! Well, I have my own view to share, thats it but UMK is one of my favorite selections, especially when it comes to live show as this has always amazing production value. Imo it started amazingly (and having amazing results so far) but I see kinda decline in quality of songs - not rly hits. But it fits Eurovision, which imo is exactly the opposite way it should go, therefore could profit better. Anyway, there are several entries I rly liked, even last year (differences between studio versions and than live, take it into consideration). My favorite entries in studio versions - Paskana, Dark Side, Looking Back but lots of great performances, ofc Cha Cha Cha worked amazingly well. Imagine where were you before? This context is amazingly important. Now I have high expectations, as YLE proved it can motivate interesting artists to come. Last year for me was the biggest "sadness", that artists cannot sing rly well. And I look at it from European perspective - where I would like Eurovision to be. Benchmark for artists? Italy. Benchmark for performance visuals? Sweden. Both - Ukraine. This level. So thats why you might see me more sceptical in general :D

@@JanBors Thank you for your amazing answer. This explains a lot. So basically you have an underlying respect for UMK but with that underlying respect follows high expectations. This attitude makes a lot of sense. Keep up with your good work! I respect you a lot.

@@carl-johanfougstedt199 thank you!

That's pretty much what I think of these videos too, I almost always strongly disagree, but still I for some reason always want to watch these! Well, I have really high expectations for the songs too, and basically always get disappointed. My first reaction to these songs would be quite critical, but I want to see where my opinion goes if I give it some time. And usually that's when my quite positive personality kinda takes over, and I start to pick up what's good about the songs 🤔 And then concentrate on the positives. But I am open for different opinions, and I want to see well rationalized critique also. Always good to take a look into things from different perspectives.

True! 😂😂😂

like if its comparable, is this the best choice you have? imo this might look pretty amazing live but not a song for me

@@JanBors this year we have lot of good songs. Marko dude just has a lot of fans. They're all the same, basically 'we're better than you' kind of people who are just plain blind in front of their eyes. for me it is top8. top3 are lies lay cold, monopol and juzina. there are two more who could be even top1, but if they correct something. lelek should sing in croatian and magazin should tweak their chorus.

imo it would be a good choice

this is it!! it feels like a rip off of football anthem!!

serving kant... idk, its a family show

I just need to edit it! :D sooo many to do! But if you become a member, you'll get it all for sure!

imo not disaster

Send Marko Tolja. It is a simple and pleasant song. And ideally in Croatian.

imo because it has this aura and almost no one works with a different narrative

thx :)

I need to get trough this :D Now I finished Dora 2025 songs, Malta is next! But I need some pause :D

yeah, this is exactly the feeling I dont buy

But in Eurovision show people will hear this song once and that’s it!

of course

I will for sure :)

THANKS!

True but non Maltese speaking people are not hearing that

@@sharoncauchi7237 its their problem hux

and this is exactly what I am talking about in the video :)

its fine you dont agree with me, you can also write it nicely. Anyway, what do you like on the song, I am curious :)

How can you feel so negative? I personally LOVE EDM but its not everyone's cup of tea! We all have our taste of music and its like own opinion. To each of their own!