🇳🇱 JOOST will represent the Netherlands🇳🇱! - Reaction & Analysis | Eurovision 2024

[@ESCTom]

The intro is fixed now!!! 😭😭😭 (I forgot to edit out the first take of my intro 😭)

[@DarkFlareGC]

Don't worry about it, it made me chuckle 😊

[@IanSowers]

Loved the intro!

[@ESCTom]

the real intro or the double intro? 😭

[@Mucrush]

Was adorable~

[@IanSowers]

@@ESCTom The double intro, which I consider the real intro ;-)

[@J-1-9-8-3-K]

JOOST KLEIN, DROOM GROOT❤️ OMG I just can’t believe that they chose my biggest idol to go to Eurovision, it was like my dream that Joost would go to Eurovision, and it was his dream to perform on Eurovision❤️❤️ I love Joost more that anyone else❤️

[@Tuinierenopstrobalen]

The thing about this song Wachtmuziek: it sounds so positive, but the lyrics are quite serious. In the end it represents how Joost approaches life: even with losing his parents, which he refers to in this song as well, he has a positive view and wants to make the most of it. And I think in this day and age folks like him are essential! Go for it Joost!!

[@markuserikssen]

Joost (the "oo" should be pronounced like "oa" in toast) is very popular in The Netherlands and abroad. He recently had a number 1 hit in Germany, Austria and Switzerland! He's from my region in The Netherlands, and even though I'm not a big fan of his music, I'm still proud of him for achieving this success. He had a very tough youth as both of his parents passed away. The song Florida 2009 is about this as well. Joost uses many different styles in his music. I'm very curious about his Eurovision entry! I think it's great that we chose something that's a bit out of the box.

[@DarkFlareGC]

Thanks for sharing a little extra background info! 😄

[@ESCTom]

ah yes, ive heard it pronounced the toast way before, I dont know why i went back to ooooo. ill fix for future vids omg orphaned as a child, thats awful

[@M0101EP]

Exactly its pronounces Joast like Toast 🍞

[@stevenwilliams3038]

I'm assuming the J is pronounced like a Y so his name spelled like an English name would be Yoast

[@markuserikssen]

@@stevenwilliams3038 Yes, it sounds like Yoast.

[@esc1074]

Who would have thought the Netherlands would step outside their ballad comfort zone?!😂 Was hoping for something different and loving it!

[@Maria_muziekjes]

By the way… 😢Outlaw in M wasn’t a ballad, the broccoli song wasn’t a ballad calm after the storm wasn’t a ballad, slow doen brother wasn’t a ballad…

[@esc1074]

@@Maria_muziekjes That's very true, thanks for correcting me. Nevertheless nice to see the Netherlands going for something totally different

[@sarahenchanted]

I believe him and Käärijä are friends and Käärijä was/is on board with him going for it so the comparisons between him and Joost should 1000% be on the positive side imo. I'm glad artists who are more rap/rock and overall more quirky and imaginative are showing interest now, Käärijä may not have won but he left an impact for sure.

[@blybirdsvliegen]

Theyre not necessarily friends they just met and support eachother

[@D2theFG]

this is awesome, really the most "Dutch" thing possible for what's going on there now. Hardstyle, hardcore and gabber is so authentically Dutch, he's not really that but you can see the influence, like the dance he was doing in the video is hakken, which is from the hardcore and gabber scene.

[@ESCTom]

I just hope he can cleverly bridge the culture. I think he can do it

[@QuamfyMarc]

Dutch Happy Hardcore with some rap, other sounds, dancing and a crazy entertaining show is coming! 🕺

[@D2theFG]

@@QuamfyMarc right?? I’ve been waiting for something “authentically Dutch” for so long and I haven’t been this excited for a Dutch entry in…. Ever 😆

[@TheFloon]

Last night on Reddit someone noticed that both Duncan and S10 followed Joost on IG suddenly and not even an hour later we got the official announcement! I love that they are going for something different finally and I'm curious to see what Joost's entry will actually look like.

[@John72639]

Didn’t s10 and Duncan follow him already

[@Lattefoamart990]

So happy that he’s going to represent us! He started out as a KZbinr and then started making funny songs and now he opens big festivals like Lowlands. We all love him here, he is so lovable and we really believe in him. There’s a word in Dutch “gunnen” which there isn’t a word in English. It means that you wish the best for someone with all the good intentions.

[@ESCTom]

We sometimes say “I’m gunning for you” which has a similar meaning but it’s not a very popular phrase

[@Harry420.]

likeability/charming factor

[@jana6666l]

Is it like the German word ‚Gönnen‘?

[@Harry420.]

@@jana6666l aha! Yes. The same. Never knew that word in German 🙂

[@jana6666l]

@@Harry420. Well,it’s a slang here used by the young generations like us :)

[@RuddeyBoy90]

I am soooo excited as a dutchie! No matter what, it is going to be a show! :D And I actually think he could do very well. He wasn't selected for no reason. I trust the process!

[@ESCTom]

TRUST THE PROCESS 😂

[@DarkFlareGC]

You're getting me very excited about 2024! I love the variety and i'm hoping we will have a lot of non-english songs. It was one of my favourite things about the song selection this year. 😄 I think 2023 proved you can do well with a non-english song.

[@ESCTom]

this year is shaping up SO well, and we only have songs from 2 of the national finals so far 🤩

[@jordibubble]

At first I didn’t know what to think about Joost as our entry but I am getting more and more enthusiastic! He has a story to tell and is gonna bring something very original and unique to Eurovision! I honestly am really happy with this choice and can’t wait to hear the song! 🇳🇱

[@cs6861]

Because of the happy hardcore style and his way of dancing whitch the dutch call hakken it has the sound and feel of a happy and fun song. But it is a very serious song. Wacht muziek means waiting music, like when you are onhold when you call a call center. It is about not receiving the help you need from professional mental care because of long waiting lines. Joost lost his parents in a short period of time on a young age. He has happy memories watching ESC with his parents. This is his big dream!

[@Nelson_504]

I'm glad The Netherlands is finally taking risks and not sending a boring dull generic ballad.🎉 I was checking some his tracks, and I hope his ESC song shows his quirkiness and originality. 🥳

[@juuljansbeken]

joost is so deserving to represent the netherlands at eurovision. he is an amazing lyricist and definitely has a story to tell. i'm very happy the song is going to be in dutch, because dutch just suits him so well and is the language that best conveys his art. joost klein, droom groot

[@Monkelonk]

Great reaction and analysis! You took some of the words out of my mouth. Love the fact that my country is taking a risk for once, especially after last year 🫡 Joost is so unique and I think he has such big potential. He doesn't take himself too seriously, represents something entirely different than we've seen before and is an amazing performer. You should definitely take a peek at his Lowlands performance on KZbin. I think it'll give some more insight into his music and performance style 😉

[@lostmatches]

Joist is so charming! I’m so happy he is representing the Netherlands and his song isn’t even out yet!

[@SirBarKer]

Friesenjung, the song that became nr 1 in German-speaking Europe, would be a great listen aswell.

[@MisterCG]

His lyrics are deeper than you might think. Both his parents died at a young age and that had a huge influence on him obviously. Listen to 'Papa en Mama' or 'Florida 2009'. He also wrote a book years ago, he is a clever man, not a just nut head doing crazy or whatever. He's an artist who creates his own world, all by himself. Love that the Netherlands take this 'risk', it's new and something young. Finally people can see the Netherlands is much more than country music. Joost Klein, Droom Groot!

[@linn469]

the Netherlands sending us a lighthearted rapper was definitely not on my bingo card but i feel excited about it. If they decided he was worth abandoning their formula, it must be really good!

[@Carlos-bmz2]

Im so exited! All artists so far are amazing, hopefully the songs won‘t disappoint 🤩🇧🇪🇨🇾🇬🇷🇫🇷🇳🇱

[@IntegrationChaos]

Ya can't wait what France will send 😍

[@Cazlo]

​@@IntegrationChaosgirl what

[@cinnamillie]

@@IntegrationChaosfrance has already released their song :))

[@Cherlindrea99]

Watching this now, juli 2024. So funny you're mentioning Käärijä, comparing them. So lately they dropped their joint song "Trafik" 😊

[@robertolive2023]

the song waiting music is about how he lost his parents in his childhood and received help in youth care, but it is so busy there that there is a waiting time and with all the consequences that entails

[@ESCTom]

That is what wachtmuziek was about?

[@robertolive2023]

@@ESCTom yes joost makes more music about the lost of his parrents like this song kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHTYYaJsZbRpmac

[@Melvinovitsch]

​​@@ESCTomyeah, wachtmuziek in english is 'waiting music' He also has alot of songs in way different styles. Like 'Scandinavian boy' which is more like slow flow rap. And more upbeat songs like 'Fryslan boppe'

[@drAgonheart580]

the big comeback of the 90ties

[@dauerlichtzeichen]

Joost Klein is also very popular in germany. He did a top 1 hit called ”Friesenjung” in germany together with german rapper ski aggu, so he is verry popular here, because he sings in german aswell (I think he will do a german-dutch mix in eurovision). Dutch music (espacilly hardstyle) is very popular in the german state of lower saxony (at the dutch border)

[@tageholmquist3926]

Here’s a tip, read a translation to the lyrics to Droom Groot, his most recent song and essentially “pitch to the public”. It definitely reads as a Eurovision song while still capturing his general style.

[@christiaanvaneekelen5712]

Cornald Maas, member of the internal selection commission, said the song will not be in english!! I think that it is a good thing having more native languages in eurovision

[@FizzPunk]

Excelent presentaton Tom. Im very excited as a dutchie about Joost his contribution.

[@eoghandowney537]

I think that it is good that the Netherlands is going with something different to previous years.

[@yikesgal4117]

The Intro lol, anyway I can’t tell you how excited I am to see what he has to offer, sue it may be similar to karijaa but it’s definitely gonna be different for sure, and it’s in Dutch which is a plus ❤️

[@ESCTom]

Thank you so much for telling me! Ive clipped it out but itll take a while to process. the actual video starts at 0:27 until the clipping is processed!

[@someothername7886]

I’m really excited! I’m hoping he comes with a great song that he can perform live

[@harrywarnshuis8738]

Hey Tom, let Joost surprise you ❤️❤️❤️👌🔥🍀🎊

[@annekeroorda8425]

Bedankt

[@ESCTom]

Thank you so much Anneke! 🇳🇱🙏🏻❤️

[@chaosmisha]

Gabber and Hardstyle couldn't get more Dutch if you tried :D

[@ail-on3px]

As italian I love him 🥰

[@darrylinoo1754]

The name is small but the dream is big. 1983🇳🇱

[@ESCTom]

What’s the 1983 reference? Is it in one of his songs?

[@darrylinoo1754]

@@ESCTom Its a reference to one of his albums. The sentence 'the name is small but the dreams is big'' is a play on words on his name. His name is Joost Klein. 'Klein' means small in dutch. So his name is small (Klein) but the dream is big.

[@blybirdsvliegen]

@@ESCTom It's the birth year of his brother!

[@FeeESC]

yayyy we are taking a risk again. There's so much hype already in the country for ESC more than usual which is nice side note: Joost (pronounced Yoast) and Käärijä have actually met haha i think they r friends or something.

[@mvieira1987]

I loved how you said "It's party" to describe it hahahaha

[@swiftshot2483]

Joost has confirmed himself that the song will be 100% Dutch in the Wiwibloggs interview

[@Maria_muziekjes]

Not really…

[@swiftshot2483]

He said “All he can say that it is going to be 100% Dutch” wouldn’t be surprised if he through German or English in there!

[@Unfortunate2857]

I'm so glad Kaarija is having an effect on artists with heavier genres and native langauge songs, hopefully one of them will win this year

[@emdove]

I'm wondering if him placing second will help or hinder the songs casual viewers might deem similar this year. Edit: I meant their chances in the contest itself!

[@Maria_muziekjes]

The Diepte also was a recent song in Dutch before Kaja

[@leendertjanw7540]

Kind of a surprise that he will be our entry, given our recent styles of entries. I've heard people from the selection panel say that his song was mainly chosen for its hit potential. I'm not really sure yet if I'm happy with this choice, it's absolutely not my type of music but I'm open to be pleasantly surprised. He said that the song is 100% Dutch, however that doesn't mean it's not in English!

[@ESCTom]

How do you mean? As in that maybe he was saying it was 100% but that he mean in terms of identity and not language?

[@leendertjanw7540]

@@ESCTom indeed, it was in an interview for Wiwibloggs. Joost said it is 100% Dutch in character but didn't want to say that it's not in English.

[@willardprenfrew4303]

Curious to see what his final song will be like, especially since they confirmed it will be in Dutch! 💙

[@Drag_on_king]

'Friesenjung' (1993) previously was a song from Otto walkes, a very well known German comedian. The melody was from Stings 'Englishman in New York'. Since Otto is so popular I don't know if everyone get the conection between the recent 'Friesenjung' and Joost. But I think that maybe it could be a hook for some people if they knew. I think it would be fun for him to slip in a visual easteregg so to speak to make sure German comentators a talking about it, especially if it gets placed badly, to make sure German commentators are speaking about it and maybe get a few extra points. Depends on the song he chooses though.

[@johanjjager]

wow you are from Ireland, I barerly noticed from the accent

[@Maria_muziekjes]

Wachtmuziek is about young people who have to wait very long to get proper mental healthcare, wachtmuziek, means waiting music.

[@ESCTom]

Yea it has a very deep meaning. I hope that if his song in malmo has a strong meaning as well, that non Dutch speakers will still be able to understand it

[@Maria_muziekjes]

Same here because I really like his lyrics ❤️

[@Jeffreypennings8]

@ESCTom - Well it is completely different for the Dutch this year. You should check his lowlands concert this year of 2023. I think it is confirmed he is singing Dutch, would be fun if he doing a few phrases in Frisian too. Do you think it could be Käärijä 2.0?

[@eigenlijkisdatheellogisch]

Een frisse wind. Joost Klein die WINT!

[@HelloWorld-kt7jk]

joost has released plenty of music over the years and the happy-hardcore/eurodance/hiphop fusion is very popular with dutch youth & young adults. i see how non-dutch ppl might think it's a finland 2023 rip-off but joost really screams dutch meme music

[@ESCTom]

yea i dont think its a ripoff at all, I think the people saying he's copying Käärijä is such a lazy criticism. Joost has been making music for 7+ years

[@HelloWorld-kt7jk]

@@ESCTom exactly, not all female pop singers with dancers are eleni, not every rockband is maneskin, and not every guy with an alternative party song is kaarija

[@emdove]

​@@HelloWorld-kt7jk Preach! People can't seem to understand what "genre" means.

[@Whiteshadow1967]

Not only young adults

[@dudemitdemhut8562]

You could also check out friesenjung or droom groot, his most famous song and my personal favourite song!

[@viggi_uwu69]

Please react to Joost's performance at Lowlands!!

[@govertverspui]

I love it...

[@JoshuaHere]

His slogan Joost Klein, Droom Groot can loosely be translated as Joost Small, Dream Tall.

[@blybirdsvliegen]

No its Joost klein, Dream big. It doesnt have to rhyme

[@Olivier-GM]

The list of candidates for Luxembourg is official !

[@Olivier-GM]

And I like Edsun.

[@bestevaar7195]

JOOST KLEIN DROOM GROOT

[@ReoHasagić]

Hes definitely a great choice. No doubt

[@in_wino_veritas]

I don't know how to feel about it, but good luck to him.

[@lydiavandolder8975]

Please watch Joost Klein, life at Lowlands 2023!!

[@Kaykaypeepee]

You should do a reaction to Friesenjung from Joost

[@markuserikssen]

Haha oopsie, that intro...

[@ESCTom]

😭😭😭 Ive clipped it out but itll take a while to process. the actual video starts at 0:27 until the clipping is processed!

[@markuserikssen]

@@ESCTom No worries mate!

[@Cal2929]

Gabba is very full on, hes already got 12 points from me. Its ballsy from Holland sending something that predominantly comes from their country...

[@eurovision.bavaria]

i think that he sings in dutch and german. Friesenjung is the most streamed song and that is in dutch and german and more pollished

[@mantevian]

I want this guy to make the most quality shitpost for eurovision, that would be so so good (also loving the drum&bass). btw still can't get over Euro Neuro

[@stevenwilliams3038]

I had a look at some of the songs Joost (I'm assuming the J is pronounced like an English Y) has done most of them do have explicit language so He wont be able to do that I'm assuming because I'm assuming the EBU will want a family friendly show. With the word play he wont be able to do it in Dutch and have the English Translation because the joke will get lost in translation however depending on how many language he knows he could do some smart language use to enhance the song. Hopefully he sends something good

[@pablomaravisumar8407]

Gabbertje💥

[@JH3Eurovision]

Can't say I'm super excited about Joost. His music is just not my thing at all and I get really weird vibes from him (he reminds me a lot of Bart Baker lol). But, the Dutch people got what they wanted so I'm happy for them. P.S. the Käärijä comparisons are dumb, their music is completely different. The people comparing them (along with other acts like 5MIINUST X Puuluup) are just the same types that were calling Achille Lauro a Måneskin ripoff lol.

[@blybirdsvliegen]

Nooo Joost is such a sweetheart with a heart of gold

[@Pleasegivemeschoki]

The weird vibes are just his persona, he actually is an extremely sweet person

[@JH3Eurovision]

@@Pleasegivemeschoki I don't doubt it tbh, just saying the impression I got

[@sirprintalot]

hey Tom I think you got the wrong intro in there

[@ESCTom]

I did, its re-writing now 😭

[@1Lyvyan]

If it really becomes too much, if you turn green and yellow And you feel a lot of sadness If it really becomes too much, if you turn green and yellow And you feel a lot of sadness I remember when I peaked, and gone were all my friends (gone) I feel like a trampoline, I feel helpless and furious I'm not for sale, bu-bu-but you're allowed to place a bid I'm about to explode, Minecraft, I'm a creeper On my own, Calimero, and they, they are with ten (whut) No cap like a sombrero, I wish bullies now typhus I feel just like that zebra or giraffe from Madagascar (yes) I'm crying cause my streams are not tangible I'm capping and lying we do so hard I have no family, sorry I'm a bastard If it really becomes too much, if you turn green and yellow And you feel a lot of sadness If they go off on you, if you don't want to continue anymore Or if you don't see a way out If it really becomes too much, if you turn green and yellow And you feel a lot of sadness If you have to study a lot, study something difficult When everything doesn't work out (it does not work out for me) My dad who was laying there, seen but no authority We'll see by the days, we don't say goodbye (bye) My mom who was laying there, I often think about that day Of course I do that in my natural habitat (what?) I keep having doubts, Martijn van Eijzeren I'm watching a movie about a man of iron Iron metals, Dikke van Dale I want that too, but I can't afford it Me and all my tears fill full venues I have many stories, I'm filled with questions If it really becomes too much, if you turn green and yellow And you feel a lot of sadness (a lot of sadness) If they go off on you, if you don't want to continue anymore Or if you don't see a way out If it really becomes too much, if you turn green and yellow And you feel a lot of sadness If you have to study a lot, study something difficult When everything doesn't work out (I've been waiting for so long) Hey, I have a disease, it's a very specific one I always panic and they have no therapies I keep tweeting the entire day, keep typing the entire day I feel like Justin Bieber, I just want to enjoy I have a disease, it's a very specific one I just want to enjoy, I find those pink glasses a myth Please, I say please Please, I say please If it really becomes too much, if you turn green and yellow And you feel a lot of sadness If they go off on you, if you don't want to continue anymore Or if you don't see a way out If it really becomes too much, if you turn green and yellow And you feel a lot of sadness (a lot of sadness) If you have to study a lot, study something difficult When everything doesn't work out

[@idraote]

I'm fully biased here: I don't like rap/hip hop and I will never welcome sincerely this kind of entries. But I think you're right when you say this could be different and new.

[@Maria_muziekjes]

Joost already made this kind of music before Kaja was on the Eurovision stage,😢

[@M12534]

The intro caught me off guard

[@klarahoefsteders7005]

His song is 100 percent dutch

[@Wamubodo]

I'm nor excited nor disappointed by choosing Joast (I know it's Joost). But I think it all depends on the song and the styles he uses. Gabberhouse is factually retro-music from the 90's and all my friends here in Rotterdam love it because it put the city back on the map during that period. Recently a film has been made about gabber / hardcore / hardstyle and it's called 'Hardcore never dies ' and tbh honest I think it's too much of a Dutch thing. But wouldn't it be great if the whole world knew about 'hakken' (chopping wood or dancing on the back of your feet?). And if he decides to go all the way including D&B, great lyrics and a great performance? Could be our next Kaarija. But not the same. Finland is more metal and the Netherlands is more techno. Maybe the AVROTROS does think it's time for something different. We have a reputation after Anouk. Meaningful songs and it's probably is going to be the same. But with a different language. Urban poetry in dutch? Try to translate that. At ESC he has something like a gunfactor (dutch word) and we'll see. Always lovely to see you and especially back in Ireland.

[@ESCTom]

Thank you Wamubodo 🙏🏻

[@levivanmeel6592]

joest

[@tasolyn]

I don't think Joost is going to do much English, really not his style. But don't be surprised if he does some German.

[@chrisperry5365]

He seems to be heavily inspired by Eastern Europe aesthetics, particularly the Slavic ones

[@yugo_papa]

Great artist, hopefully he brings a real gabber banger. The comparisons to Kaarija are a bit silly though (no shade ) because they make completely different music (rap/ industrial/ synthpop vs gabber/ hardcore/ punk rave). Eurovision fans don’t tend to listen to alternative genres of music, but if you actually know a thing or two about the kind of music both of them make, they aren’t even similar. Anyway, this is a bit of a risky choice as alternative and niche music genres don’t tend to do that well in Eurovision, so presentation and stage presence will be deciding here. I suggest you watch his 2023 live concert in the Lowlands, he can get the crowd going and if we’re going to compare him to Kaarija, he is actually the better vocalist and has better vocal control. The Netherlands have been my favorite ESC country in the last 5 editions, finishing as my favorite song twice - in 2019. and 2022. and being in my top 10 in 2020. and 2023. The only one I didn’t like was 2021.

[@arnobaert8339]

Used Klein??

[@GianniDN]

I don’t understand why people are making such a huge drama. Ukraine wants him out for a song that sounds like a joke to me, I don’t understand Dutch but the translation makes it sound more like a mockery. On the other hand Ukraine have no problem with a country that is committing a genocide against children taking part. How fake can you be as a country? Anyway good luck Netherlands, I am sure Joist will bring in a lot of fun and slay.

[@Ibarelyupload]

I hope he speaks a little in Dutch

[@YMilkshake]

I've never heard anyone butcher the name of town I live in this badly 😂 Also how the hell haven't you heard of hardstyle or gabber?!

[@ESCTom]

Cos I’m not Dutch and I don’t speak Dutch?

[@YMilkshake]

@@ESCTom Yeah obviously? Just thought it was funny

[@stevenkendall3092]

I hope this doesn’t turn out like Jendryk.

[@Cal2929]

Jendryk was a piss take, this is very serious.

[@barbi3658]

Or trackshittaz.

[@iAmFranQ]

And ?

[@ESCTom]

im editing the video, it takes around 10-12 hours to film, edit, upload etc

[@LimbicGrave]

1983

[@thingybob4375]

Hmmm, it's so odd - I see a LOT of praise coming from Dutch fans on here, but actually this choice leaves me feeling very anxious. I get the similarities to Kaarija, but the one thing Kaarija had was charisma, in droves... I've watched a few of Joost's videos and that "charisma" thing is still lacking for me - perhaps the Dutch lyrics really endear him more to Dutch speakers than non-nationals? Please please please, don't do a chipmunk voice..

[@in_wino_veritas]

Dutch lyrics or lyrics in a language that isn't spoken by too many people, can be a plus, because you don't understand them so the lyrics might not prevent you from liking a song.

[@thingybob4375]

@@in_wino_veritas Actually, that's very true :)

[@yodenman]

I'm sorry but it's only my honest opinion here but I think this choice will backfire badly in May. There's no doubt he's a funny and genuine guy, but his music is far too divisive. I'm all for quirky and different, but from watching several of his videos, I just can't get into his music. I can't see his music appealing to the majority of televoters. With Finland this year, the song had it's critics but there was a coherent song behind the quirky fun and games. Joost will have to bring something really special to the table, because up to now, I'm just not getting the connection with his music.

[@ESCTom]

Well I’d presume that he adapted his style with the specific goal of writing for Eurovision, whereas with his previous songs he didn’t have that goal

[@alipanroosendaal9503]

If Jendrick had rapped ....

[@unown_]

Another NQ great you would have thought they would take it more serious this year but this sound to me they give up on the golden era.

[@markuserikssen]

How do you know that? Joost is very popular in several European countries and his songs really connect to a younger audience. He recently had a number 1 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He was chosen based on not only the studio version but also a live performance for the juries.

[@in_wino_veritas]

​@markuserikssen I'm from Austria, but I've never heard of him before. Either you're making stuff up, or I'm old and don't know any of my country's no1s anymore. Or probably even both.

[@blybirdsvliegen]

@@in_wino_veritas yeah prob the latter

[@Pleasegivemeschoki]

​@@in_wino_veritasdefinitiv das letztere

[@emdove]

​@@in_wino_veritas I'm from Germany, the only reason I know he was in the charts is cause the song was recommended to me on KZbin. I don't think it's the kind of song played anywhere I'd frequent 😂 And as far as I know, he charted with a cover song. It's originally a song by Otto (a well-known and iconic German comedian), at least if that's really the one Joost charted with. So he had nostalgia bonus in the german-speaking countries, especially since Otto was part of the project.

[@deneml3836]

Literally Kaarja’s impact