DENMARK EUROVISION 2024 - REACTING TO ‘SAND’ BY SABA (FIRST LISTEN)

[@TheMNMovieMan]

You are my absolute FAVORITE Eurovision commentator -- the way you really dissect the song (chord progression, instruments, voice, technique) is what I appreciate so much. Keep up the great work!

[@ThePeaceAround]

Aww cheers mate! ♥️

[@georgehand]

This is one of Denmark’s best in quite a while and every time I watch Saba’s performance from the national final it feels like a Winner’s Performance, I think Denmark right now is underrated and my only concern is without the juries in the semis can they get the place in the final that they so deserve 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@keldeori3059]

My favorite part is Saaaand SAaaaaand, also I am so happy we have a black contestant ❤. I want to thank you for making these videos, you and Alesia Michelle are my favs and you are making this esc journey more memorable.✨️✨️

[@freemangriffin4953]

What is the name of Alesia Michelle's channel?

[@keldeori3059]

@@freemangriffin4953 "Alesia Michelle" her name.

[@keldeori3059]

@@freemangriffin4953 "Alesia Michelle" her name.

[@keldeori3059]

"Alesia Michelle" her name it's the name of the channel.

[@chootanf]

"the clapping's in time for once" HAHAHA i guess you were really annoyed about the Lithuania's one, i get it tho😂

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

It's because she reacted to the winning performance rather than the actual performance

[@ThePeaceAround]

It got to me 🤣

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

It's generic but generic in a good way. HIGHLY streamable and Saba is a charismatic live performer. This will be elevated on the Eurovision stage but the staging is really good by Denmark's standards. It's got potential.

[@KenKobayashiRasmussen]

Its funny that you say by Denmark's standards, as if they don't know how to put on a good show. Denmark is known for having good stage show engineers and lightshow people. The person in charge of the whole light and stage show in the Swedish Eurovision 2024 (international) in Malmø is danish, he also designed this show with Saba...

[@katieking9133]

I read that this is not a live performance - it's the studio version layered over the live performance video, which they've used as the music video

[@KenKobayashiRasmussen]

This is true, its because the producers of the show messed up on the in-ear piece audio, you can see in the video that she struggles putting it in and out. She is really good live, but she did not have a chance, so they decided to overlay the audio..

[@Venomenal91]

Idk what it is but I love this entry and I really hope it qualifies

[@Dasypodidae45]

I know it's not an original song but I absolutely love it as a great pop banger. There are already enough creative entries lol. Can't wait to see it in the semi's. I hope they use the same lighting. Looking forward to your Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland reactions!

[@ReeceChambers99]

There's nothing terribly original about this effort but I thought the performance in the national final wasn't too bad and Saba is a fine vocalist. I'm hoping Denmark aren't too underrated this year.

[@Doivid297]

It's another generic one from Denmark, but it has some power to it. In the midst of all the experiments and crazy 90s revival dance songs, Sand could stand out positively and surprise us come May - plus there's always the one song nobody really minds but not loves that makes it ahead of a more popular song that flops live.

[@turantankisi3431]

denmark's song must be the most underrated song this season...

[@ketsune23]

and the Netherlands' song the most overrated song this season

[@achnix3167]

Wrong because so far the most underrated song for how solid it is would be Albania in my opinion. At least before the revamp... Denmark is probably somewhere in the middle for most?

[@Maidaseu]

It's Loreen tattoo, made in China version.

[@achnix3167]

The bridge is veeeeerry Tattoo 2.0

[@renemortensen5028]

or allmost every other swedish song

[@alexger85]

you mean euphoria 3.0?

[@achnix3167]

@@alexger85 well the strings were a bit different at least

[@ThePeaceAround]

Yes! With those strings - I see the resemblance

[@citizensallianceaustralia2025]

If this was just a vocal contest she would do very well but we all know that Eurovision voters both jury and viewers, like some activity on the stage, unless it is a out of this world vocal. This certainly has the schlager sound, and feel but that means the song can get lost in the crowd. Personally I would have a couple of dancers on stage so they could physically show the feelings being described by Saba in her words and vocal performance. Denmark is in what looks to be the less challenging of the semi finals but in her section of that semi final there are a few other pop songs and the Greek entry who always bring a great performance if they sing in Greek which they are doing here.

[@randomname9949]

Its a generic pop song, but Saba makes It special, Im worried about the qualification odds tbh

[@meagans-hx3hv]

There's something about this one. It is catchy; the saaand, saaand bit anyway! The vocals are good, hopefully she can pull them off in Malmo. With so many potential strong vocalists and entries this year, I'm not sure it'll be enough to stand out.

[@XivSara]

It's a good song, it can be in the final

[@ESCVerso]

I think this is a track that makes a pretty good first impression, and ultimately at Eurovision, that's all that really matters to 95% of the audience. Feels very much a product of the Swedish and Swedish-adjacent sound machine, but that's probably why people will just accept it for what it is. Personally, I like it okay, but do think there are, like, 20 better or more interesting songs at least at ESC this year.

[@mrdonkey6053]

I have this as my second and Norway first

[@achnix3167]

It souds very "swedish" but i kinda like it... They could intoduce some more intersting details though visually and sonically... To make it less plastic/polished/generic

[@ooost1970]

I'm not usually a fan of the Danish songs, I'm good with this one. It's inoffensive, and presented in a decent way. It does sound and look like a Melodifestivalen entry though. The semi final they are in is looking incredibly difficult, so I can't predict if they will make it out. Cannot wait for your review of Croatia and definitely the Netherlands.

[@TidusMino]

It feels like a song Sweden would send

[@Maidaseu]

The bridge/middle 8 is almost identical to tattoo by Loreen

[@turtellok4964]

I don't know if Denmark is qualifying with this, but it definitely is a step in the right direction. I also think the staging and the vocals are quite nice

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

Sorry girl, but this video you watch was actually overdubbed with the studio version. Saba actually experienced in ear problems during her performance.

[@ThePeaceAround]

Yeah it did sound pretty perfect! Will check out another live performance

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

@@ThePeaceAround apparently she has an after nf pre-party performance? She sounded good there. And an acoustic one I can't remember where.

[@ds5379]

I've heard this song about 3 times and i can't remember a snippet of it.

[@achnix3167]

Sänd sähäääaaaaaaand

[@thomasharteveld9614]

Favorite Denmark Eurovision song in the last few years

[@ohnder]

This sounds like playback and the song is quite generic

[@Leifdk1]

The vocal is. They dubbed the live video before releasing it. She was a lot more shaky, especially in the lower register.

[@Coraaline]

You could definitely compare it to Germany and I would choose Denmark to win the battle 😄

[@alohim1573]

Denmark are borderline qualifier imo. They got unlucky draw where they will be surrounding by many female singers+ saba wasn't the best live(lack of charisma,vocals were off)

[@neilonaniet]

Denmark are in semi-final two this year (first half too), and I have to say they may have their work cut out to qualify with this song. It doesn't grab me, to be honest.

[@NiniFromParis]

It not a bad song but it's not great either. And, as you said, she's very static on stage. It seems like her feet are glued to that small platform 🤨

[@freemangriffin4953]

It's a better vocal than a song and it is a song contest. I give this one a 6.5. It's o.k. but too generic, nothing special.