ALBANIA EUROVISION 2025 - REACTING TO ‘ZJERM’ BY SHKODRA ELEKTRONIKE (FIRST LISTEN)

[@antonysantiago2874]

I loved this at first listen. So glad they won FiK. I read a comment they entered FiK to promote their work and future album, without any expectation to win. And now they are going to Eurovision. This story reminds that the case of Konstrakta at PZE 2022.

[@trabzan123]

also baby lasagna

[@antonysantiago2874]

@@trabzan123 You're right.

[@Rash23215]

​@@trabzan123 lol.... stop shoving baby l*sagna everywhere..... nothing similar

[@trabzan123]

@@Rash23215 for example?

[@qwc440]

watch the video when they won Its so cute

[@thomasharteveld9614]

I like it! I hope Europe will like this.

[@nicoloolivieri4612]

I'm from Italy, and i LOVE this song 🇮🇹❤️🇦🇱

[@marsukarhu9477]

Yeah, from Finland here & LOVED at first listen.

[@Arrrgamer]

i love it!!!! and i am Kurdish/Turkish from Germany!!! you have my vote :D

[@icanogar]

@Arrrgamer Spa/Deu here, hope we can vote them in the Semi! They must enter in the final.

[@ESCedi]

SHNDRIT SHNDRIT SHNDRIT SHNDRIT 🦅🔥🇦🇱 SO GOOD i'm addicted

[@Pine_bluffs]

Massive support for this song, people falling in love with Beatrice all over youtube. This is going to hit big in esc🥳

[@lovemeamerica]

I'm obsessed with this one, 10/10!

[@HappyBanjo-vm8os]

Art

[@keldeori3059]

I really liked her stage presence.

[@V3NUZS]

I am absolutely in love with this song and...call me crazy... but it's going to be iconic at eurovision. I'm calling it, top 10 for Albania this year. (Ik it's too early BUUUUT lemme cook) Great video like always! :D

[@VigoJ]

What I love about Eurovision is hearing new sounds coming from different cultures and this gives me that so much. I genuinely love the melody it flows so nicely and it's quite strong and she is everything, she is GIVING everything for this performance so much charisma from her in a song where its hard to show that charisma. In Basel with hopefully a more modernised and polished stage performance in terms of camera quality, angles and other aspects I genuinely see this getting to the final.

[@turtel65]

and also doing well in the final, I think left hand side of the scoreboard is possible

[@sseraph777]

This is soooo good im obsessed

[@XivSara]

The freedom of speech Is taught in school 😄 Create within me a pure heart In my night, I send you the light

[@androsdiamond]

That's mesmerising to me. Love the ethnic sound, her voice, her stage presence, the instrumental. That's the strongest Albania entry in so many years in my opinion

[@Wavy77]

The Albanian Magica de Spell throwing a fire spell, yes, I really like it! Heard it first time three days ago and this morning I had to listen to it first time in the morning. Very infectious, very intense even if it’s a little minimalist as far as chord progression goes. Hope the reception is more like Shum or In Corpore Sano than Ulveham or Eaea…😊

[@archie-runs]

I love this song! The chorus is so catchy and authentic as well! And indeed, it reminds me of 90s Eurovision in the best way possible (but obviously with a modern twist) I can see some similarities with Sebnem Paker - Dinle (Turkiyë 1997)

[@singularstigma3229]

That's exactly what I thought of too

[@jesminaharapej2127]

This song and performance is so captivating, ❤

[@turtel65]

I'm totally addicted to the song and performance and I can see this doing doing relatively well in eurovision, there are definitely very memorable moments in there

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

Albania probably had their best selection of all time this year! There were some really good songs, some that could have done really well at Eurovision! This one is really unique. I hope it won’t get lost!

[@JM-oo4rg]

In my opinion, this is the best song Albania has sent to Eurovision

[@Arrrgamer]

agreed from germany :D

[@idraote]

My impression is that the Balkan states always tend to send very beautiful women with very beautiful dresses singing either ballads or dance bops with very powerful voices. That's why any song that goes another direction is more than welcome for me and I am indulgent.

[@anssia3123]

Usually not the biggest fan of Albanian entries (not my style I guess), but I really like this one. This will stand out. It's memorable. Maybe not melodically, but there is something in it, definitely.

[@makotowale3807]

Man im sad, i really thought youd love this. Giving Besa 7.5 and this a 7 is just a bit dissapointing knowing how amazing, unique, special and never been done before Zjerm is. I find calling this a 90s track a bit dissapointing since its so modern electronic yet ethnic at the same time in my head. I really think this is the best Albanian entry of the past 10 years by far.

[@kennet7837]

This is already my favorite Albanian entry, just behind "Mall" from 2018. Thankfully they have said they will keep it in Albanian.

[@sarahenchanted]

I love that you mentioned that it seems like a 90s Eurovision performance because there's an edit on twitter going around that makes this performance look like it's from FIK in 2000 What I like about it is it's "accessible" to non Albanians/Kosovars (or people who aren't privy to that side of Europe in general) but isn't trying to be and is very authentic. 99% sure the staging will be very different at Eurovision (or at least an upgraded version of this) and I'm SO excited to see what they come up with.

[@Zakarias89]

I just rewatched some competitions from the 90's and I don't know if songs used to have this level of quality back then. I think this sounds better than most entries back then in comparison

[@Ecd4life23]

I think this is good musical arrangement the groups name is their home town in 🇦🇱 shkodrer and the title of their song is fire! Which they bring and the arm movement I think is to do with the eagle on the Albanian flag.

[@klausbeqiri3085]

I do disagree in one point tho, i think we havent had anything likr Zjerm before in Eurovision

[@icanogar]

Very solid number, intriguing and athmospheric. This must reach the final. A mid point between Go_A and Hooverphonic.I wish they play in the same Semi as Germany, so that I can vote them.

[@lemac3200]

The instrument is a sampling pad. Sounds are programmed and later triggered by hitting it with a drum stick.

[@madeofprayer]

Please Europe, don’t make this be the next “Ulveham” or “Eaea” 😭

[@gmr6898]

I think giving it a 7/10 was a bit low. This is at worst a 8/10 effort but I guess everyone has their own taste.

[@uneti463]

agree

[@gmr6898]

@uneti463 Yup I think it's a 8.5/10 rn and with the proper staging it has the potential to be 9.5/10.

[@hottesttwink]

I really liked the combination of Albanian folk music with this electronic sound.I find that quite unique and intriguing tbh and I think that it’s one of my favorite Albanian entries ever. I surely see this in top 10. (I believe that if u listen to this 2-3 times it will grow on you, as it did on me)🫶🏻

[@marca5361]

I’ve always agreed with your thoughts and analysis of entries but I have to disagree with you on this one. It’s captivating from the start with the percussions, the strings and most of all her vocals and stage presence. This was a 10/10 for me. But I still love your channel. You can be wrong once in a while. LOL.

[@JoshuaHere]

If Eurovision fandom carries this to the final, I think it can do pretty well. Without the help, I fear it might be stranded in the semis.

[@TessCoughlan-h4m]

I love this and so glad it won FiK63. I’ve heard a third voice might be added but I don’t think it needs it? It offers something mysterious and exotic which I really hope is appreciated at Eurovision 2025. It’s a 9/10 for me ❤🇦🇱

[@MatthewEade-hj6tf]

This song reminds me a lot of Turkey 1998 which did get a very good result so I’m hoping zjerm will follow in it’s footsteps

[@MatthewEade-hj6tf]

2 videos in a few days 😮😮, lucky us

[@Zakarias89]

I liked this one. I think it has the quality of catching you immediately and it's intriguing enough to make you stay and listen. That's not an unimportant quality in Eurovision, so I think it could do reasonably well. I'm thinking between 10-12 on the final result list?

[@uneti463]

top 5! this will be elevated for the big stage! i believe in their team!

[@Zakarias89]

@@uneti463 There's a lot of countries you need to beat to get to top 5, most of the big favorites. I think that's gonna be tough, but top 10 would be really good too

[@zanabanci1943]

This will do well it’s ethnic bop unique will stand out and I’m sure they will improve in revamping and will stay in Albania language.

[@daveclayt85]

That's 2/2 where we're in total agreement, right down to the score 👌🏻😁 I like this one, it's attention-grabbing and interesting to listen to.

[@gabrielgreenwoodschannel]

ThePeace is back Around!!!

[@regulusarcturus]

You should definitely listen to the studio version as well. Some really nice electronic elements that can’t really be translated by a live orchestra. It’s a very zany and unique entry. Also, I really disagree about juries appreciating this. They have no originality and will ignore it.

[@nick3805]

I think they have much Work to do on the Performance, but the Song itself is surprisingly good. I think this can do well with Juries and Public if done right. She has the Charisma and Vocals to carry the Song while the Contrast female-male, singing-speaking, cheerful-stoic provides Variation. This is how you do Eurovision, Montenegro! Take Notes (and next Time try to solve Non-Issues fast enough for your actually interesting Act not to retreat).

[@dirkrave1913]

Thank you for your profound and adult reactions, even when I disagree sometimes. Last year it was the UK I could not follow your analysis and enthusiasm. This time nothing to disagree. Except that I´m a bit more enthousiastic. I love the beginning that reminds me of "Every way that I can". And some elements of "Zjerm" are similar th Go_A´s "Shum" if you have ever listened to the orchestrated version they performed for the ucraine independance day 2021. Both of them no bad refernces. Best regards from a Berlin based musician.

[@0alocin]

The only song that came to mind when I heard this for the first time is Dinle (Turkey 1997). I have a really good feeling it would do very well at ESC.

[@MM-tz2bs]

I think it's an interesting song and I am enjoying it. It's not a winner, but I hope this qualifies. It's very out of the box and creative.

[@uneti463]

it will be a winner, believe me! their team is incredible

[@ReeceChambers99]

This is certainly a fine entry although I do think Albania had a far more competitive track in their national selection. I can't help but feel this sort of song may be blanked a little by the majority of viewers (which, of course, is mostly non-Eurovision fans) next May, but we'll wait and see.

[@makotowale3807]

Nothing was more competetive

[@ReeceChambers99]

@@makotowale3807 Competitive for Eurovision is what I meant.

[@JulianSchaller-f5q]

Albania the country of mother Theresa ❤🇦🇱✝️

[@laladada489]

the instrument is an electronic drum, as the person who plays it said. It is not an Albanian traditional instrument, it's a modern instrument that they use.

[@EbuChiLL]

What's the instrument at the start of the song? We have a similar one in Turkey

[@Vlamdier]

Fingers crossed they don't revamp it to English.

[@uneti463]

they wont, they confirmed

[@stevieboy666]

I really enjoy this though I don’t think the construction is perfect for Eurovision. Amongst the instrumental we only have verse, pre-chorus, chorus, verse (albeit different form), pre-chorus, chorus. The lengthy sections could turn people off maybe. But this is a great sound from Albania, don’t you dare revamp into English!

[@alipanroosendaal9503]

7 is a fair score. I do hope that it qualifies, though, because of its unique approach and her impressive vocal work.

[@georgehand]

The only problem I've got is the male part it really creeps me out the way he's looking directly at the camera

[@uneti463]

it is a fine spoken piece!

[@aaarkitekti5044]

❤🇦🇱SHQIP🇦🇱❤ the language ❤🇦🇱SHQIPËRIA🇦🇱❤ motherland