Vocal Coach Reacts to Isaak 'Always on the Run' Germany Eurovision 2024

[@KevinChantal]

That was the most positive reaction I've seen for my country this year. Thank you!

[@JaymiKit5une]

Huh really? I've not really seen a lot of negativity about it as a song - most people seem to agree it's a good song, but just not competitive for Eurovision 🤔

[@DezorianGuy]

ändert nix am letzten platz leider....:(

[@CoxaBranca]

"Regular people" will like this more than the "reactors on KZbin", it is a catchy song, need to get Germany's neighbors to give it some points.

[@andreae.]

I also like it a lot! I don't understand why it's so underrated... 27th in the odds? Makes no sense to me...

[@MiudmonDice]

@@andreae. it's not a BAD song, no. but... tell me this. what would make people pick up their phones and vote for this song, specifically, over everything else?

[@verolawson3898]

I really like him and the song too. I hope the audiences grace him with recognition 🙏🏼❣️

[@krissauviller178]

I'm so looking forward to your reaction on Belgium. Can't wait! Please. Loves from Belgium 🖤💛❤

[@Jaydee64]

I love Belgium, i hope they do well 🤞

[@denissapiro]

He’s soooo good!

[@em_ignite]

Really hope this gets the points it deserves. Top 5 for me, such a loveable song!

[@BritishAdam]

He's a great singer for sure. Good song & meaning too, which is a good combination we often don't get in Eurovision. I'm really looking forward to your honest opinions about the recently announced Croatia song, its so fun, and it think you'll find it interesting from a vocal point!

[@selvus95]

The song and his voice beats directly from heart. I feel his pain and my own concerns and pain at the same time. Im always on the run too

[@jamesgrieves2669]

This video is really interesting because I think it really shows you as, in effect, a juror. This is an excellently produced and sung song that fits into a classic genre, and you as a professional pick up on and appreciate that. Whereas a lot of the fandom doesn't find it interesting enough compared to its contemporaries, and I think the televote likewise will keep it in the mid ranks for a poor result. Whereas you called it a potential winner, prompting me to think about this. To answer your posed question at the end, my top three of present are Belgium, Ukraine, and Slovenia. They all really sell themselves to me.

[@momusicx872]

Yeah i Like this too. It's a Solid entry. But Eurovision Fans are hating on this entry, because it's Radio friendly and from Germany :D

[@nick3805]

We Germans are busy hating on it too. The Reason why we are cursed with Run Un Ah Äh is because most young Folks didn't even bother watching our NF because the Selection of Songs was incredibly weak to begin with (Viewership among young People decreased by 35% compared to 2023 while the overall Viewership increased by 200.000). Noone can survive 2 Hours of Barbara Schöneberger while keeping his Sanity if the Music isn't good.

[@in_wino_veritas]

​@@nick3805still the best option out of this selection, the other songs were worse.

[@Atheist2006]

@@in_wino_veritas 🤦🏻‍♂🤦🏻‍♂🤦🏻‍♀🤦🏻‍♀

[@leobe2104]

No one is hatung on it cause it's from Germany. The only country I can imagine people hating the entry from is Israel, that act has absolutely zero chance of winning. But Germany has a lot of Support from ESC fans, people are hoping every year that it improves

[@ace_reject]

He’s a good singer. It’s very current in the vein of Lewis Capaldi, Tom Grennan, et al. I just don’t know if it’s going to stand out at Eurovision when it sounds like so many radio songs. It worked for Germany with Michael Schulte (Ed Sheeran), but I think this might be going more in the James Newman / Michael Rice direction at the bottom of the pack. Will be interesting to see…

[@lebenslachen]

I really love the song! ❤

[@peterschlueter8306]

Thank you for your Reaktion… Love from Germany

[@pupsiclips]

Finland is with you 🇫🇮🤝🇩🇪

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

Very underrated song from Germany. The guy's got a good voice. Surely it won't be dead last again? Unfortunately, the fandom HATE it because two of their favourites didn't win the National Final, by the names of Ryk and Bodine Monet!

[@milest4214]

I can see this last tbh, just don't think the public will warm to him.

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

I mean, it's kinda unremarkable. And I'm irritated the best part is in the last chorus.

[@rodsunduri3941]

No, don’t worry. We’ll leave the last place to Czechia xD

[@in_wino_veritas]

​@@nyakirawrRyk's song was even more bland and his voice doesn't sound powerful and interesting, unlike Isaak's voice. I get, when people saying that Always On The Run wasn't interesting enough, but I really don't get people, who hate on him, because they wanted Ryk to win (definitely last place). Firstly, I thought, if you like one song of them, you'd like the other as well, secondly, why are people upset, when a bland and boring song didn't win? Especially if the winning song sounds less boring and its singer got a much better voice. And his song can be saved by a revamp, maybe with live backing vocalists as well. Often, I really don't get the fandom with their chosen fan favorites.

[@danikim235]

​@@in_wino_veritas I like both Isaak's and Ryk's entries. I'm not upset that Ryk didn't win, but I think ESC jurors might've liked his song more because it's a ballad-type with some very nice staging. I agree that Isaak is definitely a stronger singer. I'm wondering if some of the hate might be because of his looks. In general, society tends to like conventionally attractive people more, even if we don't openly admit to it.

[@Veri183]

Probably one of the best singers in Eurovision this year. Hope this will get some recognition among all these eurodance / pop / meme entries.

[@spannamatronic]

There's an effortlessness to his singing that I love. Big notes without looking like he's forcing them, and the quieter parts are well controlled.

I think we're very well served this year in relation to Eurovision... so many good songs from several countries!!! I'm really excited.

[@1963Victory]

I sincerely appreciate your positive and honest commentary thank you so much

[@emokter8577]

He is great. I hear "eye of the tiger"

[@sebastian0107]

Yes, he sings great, but the song sounds like a generic AI ripp-off of "Eye of the tiger".

[@No1Gezz]

Great singer, great song! He’s receiving so many negative comments and I can’t understand why. Good luck Germany 🎉

[@fubini_yt]

The song is just very neutral, too tame and predictable for Eurovision. I don't think there are any negative comments about the singer, just about the song and the selection.

[@lalowitt]

Thx! Good Job!😎

[@ChrisRobbins1231]

This one is probably in my Top 5 this year! I like Swiss, French and Italy a lot but this is probably my 4 or 5 along with Dons Hollow from Latvia! I really hope this one does really well this year! :)

[@edv.fernandez6241]

Agree with you. It is an excellent song. Overall, very good vocal technique and performance. So far, I have it as a Top 10.

[@Atheist2006]

Really? 🤦🏻‍♂🤦🏻‍♂

[@jangenge7735]

LOL. Troll.

[@rainerknuth]

Thanks from Germany 😊

[@carolapinkertgreatawakenin5653]

Ich bin aus Niedersachsen und du ?

[@alexberrian1118]

YES! My favorite song this year. Just so underrated by the fandom.

[@marcellastoechal]

I love the entry🇦🇹❤️🇩🇪

[@lillia5333]

Great song from Germany. Still like Maltas channeliscous entry the most.

[@esclad]

I think this could finish in the top 10. #moldova is my number 1 atm - this song is my no. 4.

[@zmijak24cm]

Finally a good song from 🇩🇪

[@actung74]

It is a cracking tune with excellent vocals. Huge outsider in the betting, I can't understand why. This song has to do well.

[@LivingLanka]

Its a great strong song and a difference to the other songs this year

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Yeah I’m getting Lewis Capaldi/Rag nBone Man vibes with this. It’s been playing constantly on the car stereo.

[@Susomat1]

WIe erfreulich, freue mich für den Sänger 😀

[@rampinguy3857]

One of the only people to actually like germany's song😂

[@menavisionuk1720]

I never noticed the mute until you said !

[@grantknapper7518]

Thanks Germany for having 26th place on lock for everyone else, so charitable of you.

[@JackPicko91]

I really like this song. Reckon it'll be top 20 juries easily so should save them from a third consecutive last place.

Love your reactions! But I do have a genuine question :D Do you really think that this and Latvia's songs can be possible winners? Cause I find them quite basic and a lot of people I think would agree with me. Of course everyone has a different opinion but I just don't see them as winners, considering that it's 50/50 (public/jury). Especially Latvia, I think they will struggle to qualify, because in the semi finals only public is voting.

[@kirylmazitau7526]

Happy you liked it too ;) unpopular opinion though

[@rosierosie62]

Oh I hope you are right, we did not do very well in the last years... ummm decades lol. Usually it is "Germany nil point"! Fingers crossed :)

[@in_wino_veritas]

Definitely scoring higher than tbe overhyped song by Ryk would have. And the juries might save him from last place, although I'm not sure about the televote either. But it's definitely a better song than Sisters, I don't feel hate, Rockstars or their 2017 entry, so I think that he's gonna get more televote points than the aforementioned.

[@muddyfeet69]

If Germany ends up in last place in the ESC final again, that's nothing we (the germans) should be ashamed of. The song is really good.

[@mathonitorke6764]

lets not pretend that anything that came after Lena was any good. Last places were deserved.

[@minimi870]

​@@mathonitorke6764 2018

[@Thomanski]

​@@mathonitorke6764 Michael Schulte and Roman Lob???

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

​@@mathonitorke6764even 2015?

[@in_wino_veritas]

Yeah, it's definitely not gonna be in last place anymore, the juries might save it and it's gonna get some televote love as well. And I don't think that Lord Of The Lost deserved last place last year, it should have been the UK or Spain. And they wouldn't have ended up last, if it wasn't for these unprofessional juries. And no, I'm saying this as neither a German, nor a metalhead.

[@10reubenl]

That is SO much better! Germany last year were terrible in my opinion. This is more like it! I like this one.

[@HSPLP]

Maybe we get some jury points, if the jurys are voting it correctly. But 0 televote points

[@RF-lb2ud]

I can say nothing bad about him! Great voice! Nice guy! Song is nice! BUT, unfortunately this was the „safe“ song. The radio friendly song (performed well). But we had a amazing other song in the preselection that got Germany up in the odds to win.. after he didn’t get picked Germany fell down to 27. place again… 😕 It was Ryk - Oh Boy.. Would love for you to check it out! I think it might also be a typ of some you could love! Maybe even so a cover of.. 🥰

[@Maypril1894]

It's very nice to see such a positive reaction to this song for once! 😁 Unfortunately most people (including germans) think that the song is pretty mediocre, especially since a lot of them wanted another artist (Ryk with 'Oh boy') to win the national final. I'm pretty indifferent to both songs tbh, but I don't think that Germany is going to get out of the bottom five this year.

[@chriswald7700]

Maybe you'll find time to check out the national finals too. Isaak's win was causing a lot of negative reactions because many people expected another song to win. Unless the result of the national final Germany was ranked in the top 10 by the bookmakers but with the song "Oh Boy" by Ryk: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWfdnKt6m8yhors

[@erik4236]

I like it too, but it’s very low in the odds. How do you explain it?

[@sebastian0107]

It's a show and he lacks in the looks-department.

[@Atheist2006]

Because the song is mediocre.

[@Jaydee64]

My son says it's rubbish and too much like James Newman but i'm with you, i really like it 🙂

[@thorstenberninger]

Thanks so much for your kind reaction to our german contestant. I can’t wait for you to react to Marina Satti from Greece. Right now she is my favourite singer from Greece 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@vince_saint]

Forgot to mention the new camera as well 🤣🤣🤣

[@esme6346]

As a huge LOSTIE after last year, saw them 4 time in UK, so impressed. This year I expected to be blown away. Not so much. The song is well constructed, staging good, his vocals super but not grabbing me so much. Will listen more. Right of board for me at this point.

[@carolinewild1557]

Brilliant vocals and a good song

[@garyhutton2654]

He's brill he will do well. Can I ask you why do you not like us ie Ireland + ❤

[@GP-op4yt]

It's the sort of song that is literally quite good and won't make any sort of splash at the competition...

[@efi3825]

One thing I don't like about it, sadly, is the lyrics. It's just hard to decipher what he is trying to tell you.

[@axt6570]

Lots of people don't like this one because it beat many fan faves in the national final and it is of course a very radio friendly song. I do think people are sleeping on it and its potential with the jury vote though.

[@GummibaerenJones]

Probably his voice is absolutely fantastic, but I still have the feeling of last place again :/

[@bitteatthestart]

I love it....but there's so much to hear....and Ollie tomorrow!

[@roh1912]

Alas for me this is derivative blend-O-matic almost AI by numbers in both song and performance. My body is not moved . . . but hey - if we ALL liked the same things the chart would only be Johnny Logan!

[@andrewfaduk214]

He will do well with this. Afer over 50 years of watching eurovision I'm so shocked by the hatred surrounding eurovision 'supporters'....... Top 10 hopefully Germany!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lazar6030]

Im sorry to crush your hopes but this isnt getting more than 7 points and its so mid

[@Atheist2006]

Is that supposd to be satire?

[@andreidragomir1839]

Not her saying this is a potential winner LMAO... it's literally last place material, straight up zero points

[@Devansh20051]

Germany just needs to send something more cultural, unique or stronger other than the same old radio sh*t. It will end up last in final this year also.

[@VapingSavesLifes]

In the muted part he is singing "sh*t", it is not allowed. In Malmö he will do a shhh sound instead of the bad word. Thanks for the reaction, it is a nice song but in my oppinion not strong enough for a good position, unfortunately.

[@Brankos22]

This year germany entry is kinda ok… Please react on croatian entry

[@jorgecosta7974]

Iolanda - Grito .... Portugal The winner 🏆

[@sasat6669]

It will certainly be last place, but Germany has nothing to be ashamed of. The LotL finished last place last year, Europe should be ashamed of that. But they made really good money, world tour etc. I wish Issak that he has as much fun at the ESC as all the others and that he sells a lot of records. Good luck

[@sav0001]

I just don't see anything here which would make people pick up the phone and vote for it and there are many other songs for the juries to go for. Potential double zero pointer for Germany again IMO, it might pick up some jury points but I don't see any televote points coming it's way.

[@Busfahrer-2005]

I'm still annoyed that Ryk didn't win, the NDR has to go 😒

[@LivingLanka]

His performance wasn't good. The voice wasn't strong enough and the staging made the song weak.

[@Atheist2006]

@@LivingLanka Nope. You're wrong.

[@-the-taylorjames]

Most people say last place! I do think its nice but the staging doesn't really have a relation with the song and I think it is just quite generic and will get lost in the mix.

[@19Rena96]

Most people aren't even on youtube or use social media to keep up to date with ESC stuff. The staging in the chorus is supposed to look like he's running, you can see a street in the background behind him. And the blue represents sadness and being timid. It could also be seen as a tunnel vision that you loose focus of the good things and those negative voices causing your self doubt are omnipresent. Anyway, they just announced that the real staging will be totally different.

[@-the-taylorjames]

@@19Rena96 I do agree, this could get A FEW points in the televote and jury, but I doubt it will reach heights, and it depends what the other countries do and what qualifies. I think it will do 'nothing but the average.'

[@Itsryebailey]

Disagree very middle of the road song bottom 5…

[@milsedd]

The body language

[@fudgecameron_]

Very strong vocally but the song ist to generic imo. I also think that the german odds sliding from 7th to 27th says it all lol. but yeah, its a bop - but i dont think its gonna be anything good for esc but i wish him the best of luck :)

[@irenedavies144]

I think they may be reworking the song without the curse words. to be honest not a fan of the song, yes he has an amazing voice but this does nothing for me. he looks like he just walked in from the street and they handed him a microphone. he could have dressed up to go on TV.

[@sasat6669]

Yes, you're right, he's a street musician. That's why he can sing and doesn't need glitter

[@d.musicproduction6239]

❤️🇩🇪 GERMANY 🇩🇪❤️

[@dogukan7406]

he sings pretty well but the song is kinda boring to me :(

[@heynis347]

He is fine, but a really radio-ish song. We could have gotten Ryk who would have given Germany a possible top 10 placement 😔

[@kaylawilson1204]

I really want to like this entry but the little guitar (?) bit that sounds like an elephant takes me out of it everytime.

[@redbean4469]

That elephant is what makes this song for me lol

[@19Rena96]

but that's so cool? It gives this whole thing an african touch

[@daanmolier3737]

Oh dear, this reminds me of the UK entry (better than us). I must admit he has a good voice but not the looks and I hope the stage in Malmo can stand his foot stamp. Again, I'm sorry Germany but this will end up with 0 points from televoting. Why just they don't send Helene Fisher to Eurovision? And yes, I believe Belgium can be the winner this year!

[@bornwithoutconsentobviously]

I’m glad you like it, I feel like you and I and maybe 5 other people feel the same way 😂 I hope its not a zero points for 🇩🇪 this year but yeah if “Blood And Glitter” couldn’t get more points than they did last year I’m again afraid for Germany. My top 3 is: 🇺🇦 🇩🇰 🇵🇱 At this current point in time. Isaak is my 4th place followed by 🇱🇺 but I’ve heard there’s already some political stuff going on about the brother of the singer haven been part of the IDF in the past or something, but to be honest, I’m trying to let that slide and just enjoy the music at this point, trying to get politics out of the way.

[@icsemaema7945]

Good voice! Bored!

[@sebastian0107]

Absolutely a guy with a very well trained big voice, but not so good in the looks-department. It must be me, but the song is not really Eurovision material.

[@anianichantv]

Not potential winner but definitely potential last place.

[@maxgain4611]

you like the worst performers , you are a good indicator which songs will do terrible

[@Peppers_Meatloaf]

Well she likes the well sung songs, whereas you probably like trash like Europapa

[@Atheist2006]

The bitter truth. Yes.

[@lenya889]

Ryk was robbed 😒

[@Smashedfood]

I dont like this song...I feel like i hear 100 of the same songs.

[@michaelcphotography1]

It's a good song, wont get the top 10 imo though

[@JP-ec5wi]

Why is everyone hating germany?🥺

[@d.r.5407]

Because its germany. Nobody like nerds. Its so frustrating to be german sometimes

[@msjc7799]

I‘m german and I dont like it. He‘s a Great Singer but the song sounds like any song to me.

[@christinarozmarin4319]

Seriously... Germany can send whatever they want...people just don't like the country..got nothing to do with our musicians... I promise you that if we would make ESC country anonymous...so no advertising in advance...just seeing the acts on those days without country flags...we would sometimes be higher ranked...because then politics wouldn't be taking into account...sad..but I at least hope for mid table...😂 That's the most hopeful I've been after Lord of the lost got kicked so hard even tho they definitely been better than some..😅

[@XivSara]

It can be in top 10

[@jangenge7735]

Erm ... nope.

[@mariaa.932]

Pretty sure it will be Germany in last place again...

[@NeleCB]

You're talking about next year already? 😂

[@itsachris]

Germany almost always gets shitty placements even if the songs are good. Blood and glitter was way underrated. Same with Rockstar. People just don't wanna vote germany for some reason lol

[@VapingSavesLifes]

A good song is not enough! As a big 5 country you have to send a GREAT song, a banger, like we see it in France or Italy over the years. We always send "good" songs but "good" means, getting 11. - 20. place by televote or jury which means: no points, because only the Top 10 is getting points. Germany has to send a banger, with such nice pop songs we will never get any chance.

[@sebastian0107]

'Don't mention the war!'.

[@timmitt]

I swear germany is gonna come last again although the song is great and the singer is excellent

[@Atheist2006]

The song is mediocre.

[@simantov4UUU]

germany in eurovision history allways sends on of the strongest contents to the esc. wich anyway is a competition of low class songs. the germany bashing every year is up on political reasons that root back to WW2

[@VapingSavesLifes]

Germany is sending boring pop songs the last years, so tell me why this songs deserves better places? 2018 we send a great one and had a good staging, what happened? 4th place. Or 2018 Germany was political better than before or after? Come on, stop this discussion about politics, Germany has to send a banger and no "nice pop songs".

[@vilmavenla]

Good singer, but song is just the blandest ever

[@Smashedfood]

Poland the best!!!