Vocal Coach Reacts to Windows95Man 'No Rules' Finland Eurovision 2024

[@robbiiiiiee]

''Its kind of terrible but really fun at the same time'' You couldn't have said it any better 😂😂😂

[@gorauma]

Really embodies that it's so bad it's good.

[@Ararechan74]

It's.... The Room of 2024 Eurovision(?)

[@sannnmaar]

Those jeans shorts are an iconic part of Windows95man's costume, he has been doing DJ gigs in them since 2013. His gigs are energetic and fun, his goal is to bring joy to people. He is also an visual artist, radio host, dancer etc. From his introduction in his artist profile: "He is a sweet and pleasant individual, a bit of a shy nerd during the daytime, but when he puts on his uniform - the infamous Windows95 shirt and denim hotpants combo -and gets on the stage in the evenings, he transforms into a superman! “No Rules” is a guideline that Windows95man has followed throughout his whole artistic career and adult life. It’s a simple phrase that commands you to forget how one should dress, look, love, or behave, according to the norms set by society. Don’t let others define who you are - do what you love, and forget the rules!" The singer is Henri Piispanen, he works also as a voice actor. The lyrics encourages people to be themselves - "Call me what you may, see if I care, see me slay. Is there something wrong with the way I look? Is there something wrong with who I am? If I'm not alright, tell me why do I Feel so beautiful tonight? No rules, it's how I live How I find the wind beneath my wings It's how I learned to fly" The jeans egg is a reference to Finnish national epic "Kalevala" in which the first human is born from a bird's egg.

[@Rik77]

Thanks for posting this... Really helpful to get the context of the artist and visuals from a Finn perspective. It helps understand what's going on. I think they might need to make some changes for an international audience as on first viewing (unlike kariijas song) it's a bit incomprehensible.

[@tanjanikola9489]

@@Rik77 I'm sure they will make changes for ESC. This was for the national selection and included some 'inside jokes'.

[@tayanaya111]

In Finnish mythology, the world is born from the seven eggs of a goldeneye bird.

[@Songfugel]

Great comment, apart from the Kalevala bit being a bit off

[@Songfugel]

@@tanjanikola9489 I really wish they could include a short disclaimer section before each song made by the announcers that can include optional local cultural references made in the song. Like the egg from Kalevala, ripped super short denim shorts being iconic part of horrible 90s style etc It would allow people to include more of their local cultural references and parodies this way

[@funnygummy9307]

That fan favourite guy who came out of the box last year was Käärijä, also from Finland 🇫🇮

[@msjc7799]

Cha cha cha I think he was 2nd at the end.

[@Scheherasad]

@@msjc7799 televote winner but sadly the jury made it nearly impossible that someone else than Loreen would win

[@ace_reject]

This was the reaction I was waiting for. 😂 I love how it looks like total chaos, but the attention to detail with the camerawork etc is so meticulous. The song is so catchy too! Definitely a televote triumph!!

[@Piia2023]

In the Finnish mythology Kalevala, the world was born from an egg, so the singer is the bird, if you listen closely you hear eagle screaming. The shorst is the thing he is looking for and then there is the big bang, when he found them, se how the stage change from dark to light. The singer is a professional singer, musician and voice actor, doing cartoon characters in Finnish on tv and movies. Lot's of thaughts behind it.

[@tayanaya111]

In Finnish mythology, the world is born from the seven eggs of a goldeneye bird.

[@JO-bz4kc]

In Finnish mythology the egg is in my ass.

[@Maria-d6t8s]

I can't explain what the producers were thinking but as a Finn I can explain what we were thinking when we voted for this gem. We don't typically vote for the song that has the best chance of winning ESC. We vote for the one that is actually entertaining. I want people to have fun and seeing people laugh teary-eyed at this show has made my day more than once. The song is not a masterpiece (and it's meant to resemble a nostalgic 90s type techno pop) but the performance was just amazing. This is not a joke entry. These guys have made a huge effort. Maybe the point behind the egg and the shorts won't be immediately obvious to other Europeans but hey, I know this will bring so much happiness to so many people and I'm really proud we chose this.

[@Rik77]

Jokey funny entries only work if a huge amount of effort is put in. And these do that.

[@djassyindaclub]

Finland is always my favorite on Eurovision because I enjoy it every year

[@genoric4094]

The bitterness in this comment is hilarious

[@msjc7799]

Oh how I wish we Germans would be like that. Maybe we would but we dont get the chance to vote for something like that.

[@rosematthews6023]

Also worth noting that the UK Jury gave it 12 points in UMK (the national show) - this sense of humour and nostalgia translates well there ;-) Personally I've been singing it non-stop for a month.

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

Fun fact: This received 12 pts from the British jury in the Finnish national final.

[@ShaesKyu]

This song is just so much fun, I love it

[@kv6uf]

They're artists and they said that they purposefully made a piece of art - it can be seen as humor, but it is always for the viewer to decide. But they're not doing their art as a joke. If it was, it wouldn't have won in Finland, they said. I think it is a hilarious celebration of the 90's, and the performance has so many hidden things and meanings in it, I'm positively surprised you could catch many of them watching for the first time. It just spreads the message of joy and authenticity, and the innocence of having pure fun, like many of us have experienced in the 90s. It's a catchy eurodance song as well.

[@teresalehtonen8499]

I LOVE THIS! Among the endless ballads and seriousness this will stand out and have a PARTY on. Thats what Eurovision is at best. Think of Verka from Ukraine and the lyrics. Yes you get the point.

[@fabriziodambrosio86]

Endless ballads? Almost everything is uptempo so far

[@ollyjones8808]

Ballads are few and far between this year though

[@Leena79]

This performance is almost entirely the vision of Windows95man (or artist Teemu Keisteri) brought to life on stage. He's the one in the background with the Windows95 shirt. He is a dj and a visual artist, and this is his first single, but the character of Windows95man is something he has performed as for years. Henri Piispanen, who is doing the main vocals, is a voice actor and singer, who wasn't initially supposed to go on stage, but ended up there because he sang on the demo. But visually, this is mostly Windows95man 's idea, and an homage to 1990s. The message of the lyrics is simply, that you are free be yourself, love who you love, regardless of rules. The jeans egg is a reference to an origin story from Finnish mythology, where the world is born from an egg of a bird. In the case of Windows95man, he is born from a jeans egg, Henri is representing the bird (his jacket is like a coat of feathers). Windows95man isn't, however, complete without his jeans shorts, but after he gets them, he becomes a superman. The song is pure joy, but at the same time, a piece of art. And it got a huge number of tele votes and won the Finnish UMK by a landslide despite being the last after jury votes.

[@canles]

I had a less romantic interpretation of the performance. All I see is man prancing on stage without pants and showing his dick (egg - muna) :D

[@Dagidugidai]

a man is sent shorts from heaven that are on fire because there are no rules. It makes perfect sense.

[@tanjanikola9489]

Henri is the bird in the denim 'feather' coat that laid the egg! 😅 And yes, there is a reference to the Finnish mythology, where the world was born out of a duck egg. The lyrics are most likely satire of 90s dance music.

[@lilleke80]

I thought it was just terrible at first, then terrible but fun and now it's actually growing on me a bit, though still in that ah bless way. 😂 Gotta love the Finns though, they're never boring in Eurovision. 😅

[@TiaDalma161]

I’d say that finding these denim shorst among other jeans is some kind of metaphore for finding your own way in life 😅 I like the energy of this performance

[@alloverdplace8173]

Finland doing Finland! I love it🤍🩵🇫🇮

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

It's crazy, it's party! The song is about flying like a bird and having NO RULES! Dont try to read too much into it! It is fun!

[@Emma-cu9ql]

The egg idea is from Kalevala, a traditional Finnish myth of creation of the world.

[@ChattyLionheart]

Also, the guy from last year you're referring too was also Finland (Käärija).

[@mtjapsp]

Fantastic! As an old Spanish Eurofan, this year voting for "No rules"😂

[@annnnnnberg]

I'm pretty sure Windows95Man (Teemu Keisteri) has had a big part in brainstorming this crazy (and awesome) performance as he is a visual artist, and done some crazy and creative stuff before :)

[@kiirakoivunen918]

I love your reaction and have been waiting for it! How ever I kind of hoped more analyse from especially Henris (with the jacket) singing. Because in my ear he sounds really good and talented, but in Finland (and some others) are saying he/they can not sing... And I don't think that is true 💞

[@MaddieMadMoo1]

I have been waiting to see what your reaction to this would be. I was watching the National Final live and I nearly keeled over laughing. I think it's supposed to have that 90's Eurodance like 2 Unlimited. It's so bonkers it's fabulous is my opinion, and at least now I know where all those denim items I donated to the charity shop the other week ended up.

[@Rik77]

That poor singer having to go into head voice while lying on his front!! And then immediately followed by a key change.

[@NellasxElensar]

Henri is fire 🔥♥️🤩

[@ar50000]

You didn't mention the dancers. They really add to it. They're great!

[@GruTheGruer]

Love this song

[@WriterLilyth]

This song isn't perfect, but I've been listening it on repeat and every time I rewatch it I smile. I show it to people and they laugh - and that's what Eurovision should be about!

[@AlissonCrt]

Absolutely madness. This performance will be at the top10 and, probably, top5 in the televote

[@alfje5492]

Biggest surprise of the night was Finland getting so few televotes!

[@irenedavies144]

This song is so funny , I love it ❤

[@ChattyLionheart]

Ooooh I was SO looking forward to seeing your face during this performance.

[@st-ew8337]

NO RULES!!! 🎉❤

[@KessunRetale]

"Not that I am looking at" WE ALL DID THAT!! :D

[@iVo42928f]

Had a great laugh watching your reaction to all the madness going on! I gotta say I was surprised when I saw this was the winner for Finland, and it was not my favorite. That said, I agree that they will probably score quite the televote points, perhaps ending up like Moldova's Trenulețul in 2022, while getting few jury points (they actually came last with the international juries, but the televote points weigh heavily enough to nullify that gap) As for what I get from the song, they like to be being themselves and don't want others to judge them for it. The guy has been a dj with the Windows95 shirt and the short jeans for 11 years now. By the way, the song from last year you couldn't remember was was Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha from Finland😅

[@MicaelaEden]

Finland is my number one for the second year❤ this song just brings me joy ❤

[@dogukan7406]

i know right!

[@kevinbruggeman5203]

Best song so far!

[@chilachilachi]

Great analysis 😂😂 and yes, the singer Henri can sing really well and has avery good voice, like you said. It's just impossible to focus when you see it for the first time. 😅😅🎉🎉🎉

[@christianjurvanen7549]

The windows95man is known for this outfit. Windows95 shirt and ultrashort denimshorts

[@Emma-cu9ql]

The artist you were thinking of in 3:27 is Käärijä with song Cha cha cha. He's from Finland and Windows95 man is, surprise surprise, from Finland as well 😄 We Finns are a bit crazy 😄

[@sarahstaebler]

I enjoyed your reactions so much! 😀 I also would have loved to be a fly on the wall at that meeting when they decided all that. Amazing.

[@neilonaniet]

Final televote winner.

[@TulevaisuudenNiilo22]

You loved it. You cant tell anything else.

[@dogukan7406]

i would not complain if this won, love it

[@mingiinimene3335]

This is a good song. A good song doesn't have to be a nicely dressed person belching their lungs out with lyrics full of metaphors. That is just one of the options.

[@RodrigoSilva-wr7lu]

Just loved your reaction to this performance!!! Luv you!!!! 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@JKlover9727]

I think this is slightly chaotic and somewhat extreme. So i was like... Again? 😂😂But I think everything was thought really well and precisely. The camera angles are brilliant because it gives a sort of illusion. yes this is fun but there is a deeper meaning behind the lyrics, it's about doing what you want, not whatever you want Imo. But it's about going over your limits and kind of owning about the kind of person you are. "It's how i life my life" It relates to us younger generations especially now because we are constantly following trends and being influenced by the society instead of doing our own stuff which could be judged if it's not popular. Not really caring about the opinions of the society as a whole, being yourself, doing your own thing is more important than following the influence of others. This is how i interpret it. Windows95man isn't a singer so I forgive him for kind of "talking" in the beginning. Henri piispanen is good vocally. Now about the performance The stage has an overall thought out theme, which is about the mythology that the world was born from an egg, the singer is the bird and the dj is probably the human. 😂. the iconic moment will be the flying shorts and the fireworks, it's a performance to remember that's all I'll end it with. In terms of the story that is being present on stage I get that it's chaotic, if they would have stuck to one theme or one thing it would have made more sense but that could mean it would be more restrictive. Nevertheless, it's funny, entertaining, really does hit the element of 90s electro music, i'm not an expert but it's a vibe. As for the shorts you may find it really weird, why are there shorts coming down? There's so much going on but i think it's better this way cause he entertains them since he isn't a singer and Henri sings it vocally. Now the shorts do represent meaning, they're obviously clothes, but he found his shorts haha will be such an iconic eurovision moment, people will be buzzing and talking about it, Plus i mean, Eurovision doesn't need to be about winning with a serious song. it gives me sunstroke project and olia tira- runaway 2010 Eurovision vibes. the Vocals were okay but it's the performance that will eventually be a big contributer, ofc the competition is a lot tougher but it's a good entertaining performance either way.

[@pasiko9]

I really wanted to see your reaction for this one 🤣🤣

[@patrickuotinen]

There are three or four stories going on at the same time. Windows95Man has worked as a DJ, and the denim shorts are part of his character. You can see the stage show as the tale how he was born (from a denim egg, laid by the denim-feathered bird) and got his shorts from the heaven. Then there is symbols from Finnish national epic, where the world and whole universe were born when an egg shattered. The boots of Henri, who does the actual singing, are modelled from traditional Finnish footware virsut. Then there is the running joke, the newly born W95M is born without trousers, and doesn't know that he should wear them, so the cameramen and everybody on stage do their best to frantically block the view to his crotch. And last but not least, there is the story of the lyrics, which could be summarised "be yourself and don't care what others think". From the lyrics: "Call me what you may, see if I care, see me slay Is there something wrong with the way I look? Is there something wrong with who I am? If I'm not alright, tell me why do I Feel so beautiful tonight?"

[@patrickuotinen]

And the producers comes to show him the rules, which he throws away, because "No Rules".

[@patrickuotinen]

I love the staging, but kind of a pity, that it stoles all the attention from Henri's singing.

[@satu7996]

The show is fun and the song is nostalgic and carries an important message. A message that the artist in question has carried with him throughout his adult life. A message that, even in today's world, is sometimes drowned out by the demands that are important to everyone, causing many serious problems for people's well-being.

[@krissakray]

I've been waiting for this reaction. This song isn't the pinnacle of "art" but it never ceases to make me smile which is why it's my #1 right now :)

[@SH-kz2kv]

'somewhere in an office'... 😂😂

[@Emmalipaaaa]

Love your reaction 😂

[@djmarcos69]

Love it

[@haydenspeak331]

As much as I wanted Paskana to represent Finland, I must admit that this song has a lot of potential and it will do really well at eurovision.

[@saras3537]

I was a bit chocked that windows95man won over Sara Siipola… her song was very emotional with meaningful lyrics. I guess the world needs some silliness and humor right now. Please comment on Sara Siipola’s song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoiQmqusaJmao6ssi=HLMiUUx-ImHtQw94

[@KickstarterRadio1024]

I think the wind beneath my wings, means wind on his gentleman parts!

[@TommyS-b5t]

This is how all the Finns are born

[@doderidop9634]

BEST SONG THIS YEAR HANDS DOWN!!!!

[@marioulic]

Georgina I love you ❤️ I laughed so hard at the shorts part 😂😂

[@eetufin]

Hey and thanks for your reaction! You were remembering Finland’s last year entry ChaChaCha by Käärijä! And now Finland brings this! 🎊 it’s fun entry with deeper meaning lyrics: Is there something wrong with the way I look? Is there something wrong with who I am? If I'm not alright, tell me why do I Feel so beautiful tonight? No rules! It's how I live How I find the wind beneath my wings, It's how I learn to fly! It’s an anthem for being who you are 🌈🎉🎊 And at the same time it’s a birth story🦅🥚 I like the message and how it combines the Finnish mythodology Kalevala where the world is created from the goldeneye’s’ egg. (Its denim as Windows95man’s outfit consist on jeans shorts and W95 t-shirt since 2013!) In the stage performance the singer Henri represents the bird (see the similarity of the movements the clothing) and the Windows95man is born (as all humans) naked. The stage coordinator tries in the middle of the song give the rules to our hero but he throws those in the air. He wants to be free and understand who he is despite what the others want him to be! He is looking for his jeans shorts and finally they descent from the heaven (mythodology) and our guy becomes Windows95man and starts the party with cheerful fireworks!💥 DJ Windows95man have been dj:ing now 11 years already and he is also a visual artist and using Windows95man outfit since over a decade. Henri Piispanen is professional singer and voice actor. They met while doing this project and liked each other’s and decided to participate in ESC.

[@omanmc]

Don't overanalyse it It's a feel good song, a very catchy one, and a memorable performance. UK Jury gave it 12 points in UMK final by the way

[@chriswald7700]

Eurovision without something like this wouldn't be Eurovision. Will be ignored by the juries but collect points from the public. Anyway, it is entertaining as hell.

[@astro_nathanroche]

I probably take it wrong, but as for me, it is all about thinking out of the box. Yeah, that crazy mix of textures, talking and singing, nudity and cloths... Separately, is may have no meaning, but together it is one big rule of positive vibe and such a philosophy of living.

[@Aenea-de9vy]

Well, I’m a Finn, and I don’t get this. Not quite my cup of tea, but at least this show is memorable.

[@waffleweave]

As a vocal major, I appreciate your commentary on vocal techniques. Lol your reaction about all blocking they did to cover Windows95 Man’s crotch is hilarious! Cannot wait to hear your thoughts on Baby Lasagna’s song from Croatia and Belgium’s pick! Lastly, the song you’re thinking of from last year is Cha Cha Cha which also came from Finland.

[@Anna-yx6mi]

Hi Georgina! I love your reactions, and I don't know what to think about Finland's song either, but I'll vote for them because my husband is Finnish - what to do, such a life ;) Greetings from Poland (I'd like to live somewhere else too, because of the rain and darkness at 5 p.m., but if you're going to move, I wouldn't recommend either Poland or Finland in terms of weather ;))

[@a.pviivi8235]

Henri is the Man with voice and Man Who dont like To be there

[@milest4214]

You're thinking of last years Finland entrance!!

[@collettegumbrell8854]

Catchy (so far!)

[@Elendrria]

You are sooo cute. "Windows, it's like an old logo for computers. Anyone that's really into computers let me know." Hehe. It's like his name. It is the old logo for windows 95. You know. The operating system for a majority of all computers nowadays. I think it was one of the first operating systems they created.

[@ilkkak3065]

It's not 80's, it's the 90's music. I think it's statement for last years Eurovision results. Since we anyway don't win, we can throw away the rules and just have fun (and maybe steal the party like last year). Try to count how many "rules" they break and at the same time how many things they parody in three minutes. The song is Hot Shots! for the Eurovision in three minutes. And was probably created in the sauna after a few beers.

[@ryanlysons1815]

Love it 😂😂😂

[@lehmitytto82]

Show refers bit towards Finnish mythology about how world was born.

[@rita.amstlv]

I think that it is meant to be kind of cliche but in a funny way. Like the whole Eurovision Song Contest is one huge show. But at least this makes me smile 🙂😄😁

[@lolsaXx]

You were thinking of Ķäärija who came secomd for Finland last year.

[@Jeffreypennings8]

7:59 I thought exactly the same 😂

[@Heikki_Virtanen]

im not sure how it translates to foreign people but the jeans egg is in Finnish farkkumuna. It's a metaphor for private part bulge while wearing tight jeans. The word egg and cock are both muna in Finnish.

[@Jorgerally35]

0:30 meanwhile in Spain we suffer from no rains for the last 25 years and we wish it would be raining all day long.

[@No1Gezz]

It was Finland - Cha Cha

[@Snejk_Y00]

this one's definitely something else lol

[@ashleynolan8926]

Yeah the one from last year what it sounds like was Kaarija cha cha cha also the Finland selection 😂

[@lisa-k1e9k]

Come down here to hampshire. Much better weather

[@Dinabergsweden]

Makes absolutley no sense so perfect for eurovision 😅

[@lexidex1968]

Yeah, I am not so sure this will be successful because it's not going to be the only silly song that will get votes. Estonia's song, Ireland's song, and Baby Lasagna's song for Croatia, assuming that wins, will get a lot of the votes that would have gone to Finland, otherwise. It will have no trouble qualifying I imagine, but I do think it could easily not hit the top 10 because of its direct competition.

[@emokter8577]

It reminded me of "it's a rainy day" by Ice MC

[@valeckseimu3132]

Last year Finland was rappresented by Kaarijian a guy without shirt (cha cha cha) This year is a guy without pants

[@AGoldenPolaroid]

This is the punishment for Käärijä losing Eurovision last year

[@パウリ-g5z]

Exactly.

[@leopartanen8752]

6:01 I bet he didn't accept the rules to get decent pants. 😂 And yes, they wanted the illusion of nudity. 👍🏻

[@esc3175]

Some kind of logo "windows 95" 😂😂😂

[@LoomSlayer-zs2hv]

I hated this initially, but it's a good story from the '90s. Windows95man hatches out of a denim egg like a little bird, finding his little flappy wings. Baby birds know no rules, they just try to learn to fly. He finally finds his shorts and oh joy, a pyro show ensues. The lyrics are awful, but they were even worse in the 90s.

[@XivSara]

Windows(95Man) & 'No Rules' 🤔

[@Rik77]

I was just thinking the same about the rain in the uk... I've had enough of it 😢 this song is ridiculous, I can't decide if it'll do ok or get knocked out.

[@ar50000]

It's been raining nonstop today and it's windy and cold.

[@riittakorpipaa4714]

The lyrics are sarcastic, making fun of the genre.

[@EurovisionOpale]

They should choose Paskana, I’m sure that you would love it ❤

[@roh1912]

So it's a shorty shorts nod to mythology - many thanks to the comments below - nothing to do with the "Blue screen of death" or the fireworks in the firmware if you didn't install an anti-virus. I've been using Windoze since 3.1 - All those hours waiting for something to happen I'll never get them back! I was even more confused by the video as it was interrupted by a Liz Earle advert then a coffee one. Neither were Techo - all best

[@thanasis2245]

I don't like that song but I know it will go pretty well because is catchy and has that extraordinary representation on stage

[@chiasanzes9770]

"Lyrics aren't so great.." What's wrong being as you are? I guess that is too hard for an Englishman to understand.

[@tokidokisimmer1750]

Not only that these drags can’t sing but also this is such a shame after Kaarija…

[@Songfugel]

The video and performance is full of super corny 90s nerd-culture references, not getting them will make the performance way less fun, so the songs reach can be a bit limited that way Thanks for the nice reaction, you are the first reaction channel I've seen who isn't sh**ting on Henri's singing, which imho in pretty impressive for a man in those difficult singing positions

[@merjakotisaari9046]

That singer is a visual artist, not a singer

[@miumau7144]

I was very surprised they won UMK! The song was my least favorite. But I guess the live performance was fun and memorable so it got them through to eurovision.