🇪🇪 ESC Reaction to Estonia: 5Miinust & Puuluup - (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi

[@kinga3635]

I’m OBSESSED with this song ever since I first heard it. It’s gonna do so well with the public and it’s 100000% qualifying

[@laurajaurab]

I love how you said it’s very singable for Estonians. Kindergarten kids literally sing it on the bus and streets 😅

[@silviahannak3213]

That they are not taking dr*gs? But i get it. It has a Hook. Can't even sing it. Too difficult for me.

[@HerrHaque]

I've been watching your reactions since last year, now first-time commenter (I think). I've been waiting for you to react to this song, extra credit for giving us a five-person panel this time! Love your reaction (and that you received this song so positively, as it's my #1 this year)! The folk instrument is called hiiu kannel in Estonian, also known as talharpa, and was played (and pretty much extinct until a recent revival) in Sweden and Finland as well as by Estonian Swedes, according to Puuluup (the two guys playing this instrument). 5MIINUST ("5 Minuses", four members) are the most popular Estonian hip hop band, I hear. Puuluup ("Tree Loop", two members) play "zombie folk" (since they're playing a resurrected instrument), often with quirky audio looping, and a kind of melodramatic melancholy (that last bit is my own assessment of their musical and lyrical tone). As for Maia's comment about the guy with no apparent stage presence (and her loving that), that is Ramo Teder who has been performing live for a long time. But it seems to be his role in Puuluup: to play the bumbling foil to his more straightforward and regal band mate, Marko Veisson, and to do the audio looping that underscores many of their songs (and can be heard throughout this song if you listen closely). Ramo's vocal style is also decidedly crooked, which I find really fun in this song and in Puuluup's work. Edit: I also forgot to say anything about this song. I love it for its fun energy, for being a true collaboration that gives all six singers something to do, for incorporating folk instruments without them seeming tacked on as a gimmick, and for introducing me to Puuluup (opening up this treasure trove of both quirky and straightforward Estonian music with Winny Puhh, Jaan Pehk, Cätlin Mägi etc.).

[@ristoravela652]

I think the name could be translated "We don't (really) know anything about (these) drugs". The instrument is called (among other things) a talharpa / tagelharpa, or essentially "tailharp", as the strings were traditionally made from horses tail. That (and variations of it) originate around Estonia/Sweden/Finland and date back something like a thousand years. These days more common in Finland and Estonia I believe than in Sweden. Puuluup is a psychedelic folk duo (the guys with the folk instruments), 5miinust is a hip hop group.

[@hhelina]

in estonian the instrument is "hiiu kannel"

[@Estonia999]

Actually it's not drugs, it's drug addicts.

[@sogoofy1331]

it definitely translates to drugs@@Estonia999

[@andruspuusta4230]

I am amazed how well You guys pronounced estonian words! Very well done! As a matter of fact this is not anything regular song in Estonia as well. At first it was very strange to me... :)There are 2 different bands mixed together in my knoledge.

[@monalisa3852]

I heard the studio version first and absolutely loved it. It is so much fun. I think the staging is a bit messy though. They did another performance where they were not running around everywhere but still did the dance and I like it way much. I see this qualifying. Not the winner but it can do way better than most people think imo.

[@dk240996]

Welcome Kristina (or Cristina? don't want to assume the spelling here) 👋🏻. I guess it's only appropriate you have a guest for an entry that's comprised of two bands doing a collaboration. Edit: just realized I completely forgot to share my own thoughts on the song. Love it. This is the year of the fun entries and this is one of the funnest.

[@ristoravela652]

Easy Top 3 song for me, very enjoyable, entertaining, and catchy.

[@joebloggs396]

My first reaction was it sounded chaotic. Hearing now it sounds like a lively party song, still not that melodic but put together well enough. It feels like they are saying they don't need drugs to have fun, just music, beer, cider, lemonade.

[@TiinaSau]

Your pronunciation was the best I've heard, are you Estonian?

[@MyrtleP]

You're so kind. Thank you! No I am not Estonian, but I have visited a few times and have some friends in Tartu. I lived there for 4 months but that doesn't really count. 😊

[@meribelmikkus3375]

@@MyrtleP First of all Im estonian, and when I heard your pronunciation I was like... okay what the hell?!?!?! Really good !

[@Katriinkauqer]

there is actually 6 people on stage, 5 miinust (5 minus) is a band of originally 5 people but 1 left and now thres 4 but the 4 poeple come from 5 miinust and puuluup (the ohter 2) is a duo. Puuluup plays the talharpa and the dance is actually originated from an island in Estonia (i dont remember which one) also fun fact the songsong now holds the official "longest Eurovision song title" honor at 50 characters, overtaking San Marino's 2012 entry "The Social Network Song (Oh Oh -- Uh - Oh Oh), which contains 44 characters.

[@hhelina]

the dance is from Vormsi

[@sitakeeraja8211]

5 miinust is a newage group, but Puuluup is more of a traditional Estonian instrumental folk group.... And 2 make 1 wonderful collaboration combining old instruments and singing with new age music style!

[@sitakeeraja8211]

But the real star of the song is kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH29dJ-ZlNKXf68

[@juhaniverdigris575]

I just love Estonian entry because a music video shows "the old-timers" can dance and be funny. The attitude is full of optimism.😁

[@ganapatikamesh]

Hi Kristina! Welcome to the channel! The first time i heard the song was just the audio and I liked it, but wasn’t really sure what I was listening to (kinda like my first reaction hearing Cha Cha Cha last year where I liked it, but wasn’t sure of the vibe of the song until I watched the music video). After watching the live performance I thought it was really neat and fascinating to see, plus the crowd is really hyped up for the song and I think that helps that they play with the crowd and keep the energy up throughout the song. And as I’m listening to it more and more I’m enjoying it. I definitely don’t skip the song when it comes on. Oh, i understand having biases. It’s why I’m usually pretty tough on songs in English, French, or Spanish because I know those languages and so my first thoughts are “do I like this because I understand the lyrics like I would in English or is it really a good song?” So songs in English, French, or Spanish I have found I’m probably harsher in my opinions about them and often initially rank them lower than I probably would if the song was in a language I don’t speak. I mean it usually balances out by May when the shows happen, and watching the shows definitely helps, too. But yeah, I get having biases in music preferences, etc. I mean, that’s why I like Eurovision is that it’s got all kinds of music and it does make me aware of where my biases are whether that’s music genre, music style, languages, etc and helps me look at songs and artists that I wouldn’t ordinarily listen to on my own to give them a chance. And I think I’ve found quite a lot of great artists and songs over the years that I continue to follow and listen to for new music. It wouldn’t be one of your videos if at least one of your doggos didn’t make a cameo somewhere! I love that they get to participate when they want, too!

[@martinkoitmae6655]

You nailed the prounciation of the song name!

[@sweetgirl070707]

I'm so glad to hear Estonian, and I think it's a fun entry, it's in the bottom half of my rankig but I'm gonna enjoy it in the show. Welcome to Cristina, would you consider having her react with you to past songs she hasn't heard, or maybe even an entire final?

[@ESC_ChrisM]

Sooooo....you're right - it's a folk duo and the rapper band (I can never remember which is which, but I think 5 Miinust is the band) :) They fused together this masterpiece and it's great. Also, Hi Kristina!!

[@lroke2947]

Nice pronunciation of the Estonian title! Truly unexpected! FWIW: We know nothing (whatsoever) about (these) drugs. Hmm, ok, I'm the 50th Estonian saying this.

[@lroke2947]

Oh, and Puuluup means "wooden magnifying glass". Doesn't really have the same ring in English, I suppose.

[@VIRMALINE108]

Its folk dance from VORMSI island, also folk instruments are from the same island.

[@jurist654]

Estonia wins, the whole world is excited about our song

[@marcobalzarini2175]

Hi Kristina. On stage in Eurovision there is the max of 6 people. You need to find another one (no, dogs don't count). Song: good, but there is competition this year in the "chaotic Eurovision song" genre.

[@taneltaube5353]

Greetings from Estonia! Maybe you know already that because there were many interviews with 5MIINUST and Puuluup. Maya had a question about parenthases. If you read this with parentheses then it is the 5MIINUST version but without parentheses it is the Puuluup version. Good luck and hopefully we see your reaction if next song is chosen.

[@redatamo6178]

Subwoolfer 2022+ Moldova 2022= Estonia 2024⚠

[@Sita_Schioetz]

It gives me gangnam style vibes, with the dance and the language no one can speak, but everyone can make the sound, so cool!

[@user-ug1ez8ws5l]

"we know (absolutely) nothing about (these) drugs" is the equivalent English title

[@Legz_inStyle]

How on EARTH do you have such a good pronunciation of Estonian?

[@MyrtleP]

@@Legz_inStyle First of all, you're very kind. Second, I have been to Estonia a few times, and although I don't speak the language, I think it is very beautiful. I do try to pronounce it correctly, but just don't ask me to say "perhaps you have considered butter or oil" in Estonian. 😂 That darned vowel gets me every time!

[@GreatRetro]

As an Estonian, I had a little "WTF?" moment when they actually chose this song to go to Eurovision...lol ^_^ There were better songs to chose in my oppinion ^_^ p.s. 8th place is Estonias place in Eurovision! xD look it up, Estonia is always(often) on 8th place xD p.p.s your pronociation is flawless! you have any Estonian roots or something?!?? how com the guy on the right(as most forighners) said he couldn't even pronounce these words and you did them lika a pro!

[@trizhs]

if you read the title with the parentheses it mean almost like ''we sure dont know anything about THOSE drugs'' if you read it without parentheses its ''we dont know anything about drugs''

[@EuroLawExplained]

We know (definately) nothing about (these particular) drugs

[@Dim6733]

the intstruments are Hiiu Kannel Hiiu is 2nd largest island in estonia

[@mhku3]

But Hiiu kannel is from Vormsi. Vormsi is 4th largest island in Estonia.

[@PsclDragonBorn]

This song is sooo cool

[@achnix3167]

I hope you guys react to the Albanian revamp when it comes out and not the older live version this year... Whether its better or not😊

[@MyrtleP]

Well hopefully I'll remember to look for the revamp, but it'll probably be the easiest one to find by the time we react to it. Thanks for the reminder

[@achnix3167]

@@MyrtleP actually a reaction where you compare the two would be super interesting... Because im not sure it has changed for the better but id love to hear your take

[@tuts-jw8kg]

it is verry beatyfull language

[@riinr2087]

These instruments --------- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talharpa

[@adenmcgrath5894]

Hi christina!!!!!

[@LearnTheHorizon]

The title is basically "We don't know anything about (these particular) drugs"

[@LeafyTailsNforests]

Puuluup is the 2 intstrumental guys, and 5 miinust is the rest, they left one behind

[@Leifdk1]

Well. As a song I do not really rate this very high. I do appreciate the chaotic energy on the live stage. I’d imagine it has no jury power whatsoever - but should rake in some tele votes. I also think it will be outperformed by the other tele vote friendly songs. Oh, and I like the unusual string instrument in there. Qualifying but not going high in the final.

[@MargitMõttus-p3f]

tere means hello in estonia

[@eerolotta9303]

i like

[@jamslam5641]

2008 France vibe....

[@laurajaurab]

Please read the lyrics too!!!

[@zoom_estonia]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5rCpmODbMSboNU studio version :)

[@anthonycotton751]

It's a great club song. I feel the UK should leave Eurovision. It is a well known fact that the UK produce a great deal of the best music in the world and don't really belong in the Eurovision Mickey Mouse club. Sorry but that's how I feel.

[@anfilias]

when you get to portugal please don't watch the after the win performance. a bunch of people comes on stage during, etc etc. it's not the performance of thee song for real this is the performance before the win and that won: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3HeKZumJxrZrM

[@alipanroosendaal9503]

Soon my screen won't be wide enough to accommodate you all.- This performance is a total mess, but I guess that is what they were going for. However, it screams "We are amateurs, what did you expect"?

[@bhd_heel]

Amateurs? Both 5Miinust and Puuluup are professionals and have been around for 10 YEARS. so they are definitely NOT amateurs.

[@alipanroosendaal9503]

@@bhd_heel They could have been around for 50 years, but it still doesn't make them any more professional looking than kids in a school playground.

[@YannMo]

Funny, i 👍 But not as catchy as Finland last year so "Yes But..."

[@YannMo]

At the end, they were one of my favs for the fun. But then...

[@alohim1573]

I don't think the song will get that good of a result

[@bhd_heel]

I'm sure they will. Own language, modern music and some folk. is something that people are very interested in.

[@alohim1573]

@@bhd_heel I like it but I feel like croatia and the Netherlands will get the 'fun song' votes

[@The4TPARTY]

Arg another song with bad singing and another silly 'I wanna be funny' .... 3 minutes can take forever....no thanks

[@bhd_heel]

You're completely wrong this is NOT singing btw, its rapping they're not supposed have insanely good vocals. And plus they're not trying to be funny, its a serious song that has a strong message behind it.