Eurovision 2023 Spain: Blanca Paloma is mesmerizing [ EAEA first reaction ]

[@chriswalton6899]

joining those here by saying you need to watch the national final performance, it captivated me back in February and Blanca's vocals have continued to impress me with every new performance of this song

[@himilcecastulo5579]

It is not a song to listen to in the car but to enjoy it live. Blanca Paloma surprises you in each performance, she always does a different version of the song.

[@MiudmonDice]

Aww, you should've seen the live version. That was what really sold people on the song, and for good reason

[@benjaminblackburn7715]

Her vocal are on point what a beautiful song from Spain it's so beautiful, very ethnic and Mediterranean vibes. 12 points from France to Spain

[@esthermonme4856]

Thank you so much from Spain

[@themosrock1]

The live performance was incredible!

[@zangangi]

Mystic and amazing , hipnotic and cauptivating. Unique production and extraordinary Blanca ' voice. All of It makes a perfect combination of fabulous vibes. So ethnical and beautifull performance. The Videoclip is like watching a theather performance. Its Poesy, Epic. 😍💃🌹❤️👌😊🇪🇦

[@palm2004]

An absolute classic - performed even better live

[@yegrosarcade]

You need to watch the performance! It makes the diference! The live vocals are perfect and the visuals on point!

[@lucasegea1385]

Live it sounds even better! Blanca has presented several different versions of the song live at Pre Parties. You should check them and also the live performance at Benidorm Fest, where Blanca was selected to represent Spain!

[@roberto2870]

The song itself (music, singing, clapping) is a bulería, kind of a specific 'subgenere' of flamenco with a modern twist of an electronic beat. The topic and the lyrics come from the POV of a woman singing a lullaby, trying to put her crying baby to sleep ('Eaea' is a cooing sound in Spain) The performance and staging are the ones of a ritual, summoning her ancestors. Specially her late grandma, wich this song is inspired by and dedicated to, because she taught and used to sing flamenco and lullabies to her. The repetitive pattern of the beat, backing vocals and rythmic clapping are intended to be entrancing and hypnotizing for connecting with the energy of the experience. Her hand movements work as a praise and a calling to the above. The red threads are a reference to the fringes of a traditional 'mantón' (shawl) simbolizing protection, motherhood, in fact she said it could be seen sort of womb-shaped. Actually she worked as a costume and stage set designer, as she did here too. The white circle represents the moon, where, as the lyrics say, she wants to be buried in when she dies, so she will be able to watch over her child everynight but one ('newmoon') First she kneels looking up, later she kneels again looking downwards, always with a reaching hand. Then she shoots a flaming arrow and lights it on fire (red pulsing light, heartbeat, blood, death) Finally the priestess gets on the shrine to end the ritual in ecstasy.

[@diegorodriguez974]

Yes, the live is better than the studio. I still believe her Benidormfest performance was her best performance so far. Although her Israel Calling intro makes the song a bit more accessible to more people. I expect the final Eurovision version to be essentially the same as Benidorm with added visuals, and MAYBE a shortened Israel Calling intro added on. It's my favorite this year. I expect a top 5 result & hope for a win. 🕊🏆 🇪🇸

[@JustSaying001]

I really love Spain and Finland ❤

[@fresisuisse9904]

thanks finland 🇫🇮 from spain 😊

[@aduantas8609]

Blanca also tried to represent Spain last year with Secreto de Agua which is definitely worth a listen

[@dionib.c.4873]

❤ OMG LOVE Spain blanca Paloma es increíble interpretación vocal arte y sentimiento puro LOVE Spain blanca Paloma LOVE es hiznotica magica ❤12

[@charisanchez4138]

Blanca Paloma esto es arte y lo demás son cuento🎼🕊️👏👏💃🇪🇸🏹

[@PatiMoon]

Nothing's too dark for Eurovision, this contest needs balance, and the dark ones are most of the times the most interesting. This one is my second favorite after Latvia. The "romanian churchy" description was very on point lol. Keep recording whilst in a good mood, please, it's contagious. Seară fainăă

[@liul]

Live she sings even better

[@BB-us4pn]

Oh boy, live she is so much better like mind blowing. She is taking it all 👑

[@benjaminblackburn7715]

Blanca Paloma the new queen of Europe soon. 12 points from France to Spain

[@raeioul9320]

Live version is breathtaking

[@benjaminblackburn7715]

Spain deserves to win Eurovision Song Contest Song Contest this year 2023

[@Nelson_504]

I love Blanca Paloma's modern take on flamenco. That electronic Royksopp/Robyn sound mixed with flamenco is so cool. PS: I love your polo shirt. You look great.❤❤❤

[@MyrtleP]

This song transports my soul out of my body.

[@adas9848]

She’s even better life!

[@karinseregni221]

This is soooooooooo much better live

[@barawen_who]

So many people told you already 😊 but please watch it live! It is better!

[@serafa842]

Tienes que verlo en directo es mucho mejor. En la pre de Israel, Londres y Madrid el Sábado una pasada.

[@adrir3659]

Blanca paloma winner 🏆🇪🇸🕊️🏹❤️

[@JustSaying001]

❤

[@ToHals]

So mesmerizing! This could easily end up being my number 1 in the final.

[@belosevickris3379]

I prefer her live, from the NF. It's better, somehow even more intense

[@daviddracdefoc1475]

Sound SO SPANISH my friend 😉❤️🕊❤️‍🔥🏹

[@katodyka3153]

I've been waiting for weeks to see your reaction to Spain, and do you choose the video clip or studio version? 😠 I recommend that you see the national final in Benidorm and incidentally the version of the pre-party in Israel.😃 🏹🕊️ 💃

[@benjaminblackburn7715]

Spain alert winner ESC 2023

[@JustSaying001]

❤

[@benjaminblackburn7715]

The true winner of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is one and only Blanca Paloma from Spain

Can't wait your react for France. 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@luvinfernandez7139]

❤ excelente

[@CarlosMA-gc4gf]

Why you don't watch the live performance?

[@Hope00Love]

"It's a different kind of different" -Alexandrumic, 2023.

[@mrcookies6419]

You need to watch national final performance!

[@mariansantos-co6kd]

Blanca Paloma has very good life performances, she has made different versions of the song each time. I recommend you to see Israel calling one, she was amazing❤

[@jess3492]

It's not my win for 2023 but spain is bringing it again this year. I have it 7th but it is damn good

[@joseangelgcapitan]

PLEASE EUROPE AND WORLD SPAIN WINNER 🤍🕊️🏹🇪🇸

[@luisbravo23f]

You should watch the live performance. So much better.

[@connorjohnnn]

Live performance is way better

[@ДмитрийОсманов-ш4б]

Will there be a video for the Eurovision 2022 final? I would like to see again, as before, in the video a married couple who evaluated

[@K3D2]

El videoclip es un auténtico cagarro, no transmite nada. Lo mejor es la actuación del Benidorm ❤❤

[@hlloret]

I love this entry... But please... Read the coments... and WHATCH the live performance... Atherwise, your reaction is missing the point...

[@clorox1676]

Yeah, I don't get the point of reacting to the studio version months after the song was released and there are plenty of live versions out there but well...

[@ZiaHere.]

Blanca

[@marcmartinez1842]

Romanian de que, esto es España en todo su esplendor

[@liul]

He's Romanian and the image or sound at the beginning reminded him of his homeland. Not problem at all

[@MulticulturalESCFan]

Welcome back! I hope you can react to Armenia and Georgia soon.

[@jess3492]

It's better live

[@Aerysun]

Sapin is a Christmas tree in French :P

[@alexandrumic]

That’s what I was going for!!

[@Aerysun]

@@alexandrumic Same with Blanka instead of Blanca ? :P This is a very important difference this year

[@alexandrumic]

@@Aerysun so nit picky today!! 😂😅😂😅😂

[@escmadeira]

Easy jury winner

[@-playerslevel-771]

You love it or you hate it. It's not mine.

[@happybunny8704]

It’s a marmite song…

[@luisfabio7484]

React to video "2022 em uma música" channel:INUTILISMO 🌟🌟🌟

[@auroraramiirezbustamante314]

Look preparty

[@mikekelly7707]

Can’t see that doing well to be honest 😬