Luke Black on Serbian tragedy and PZE backlash (What Really Happened at Eurovision, Episode 5)

[@piercetheanzz]

As a Serbian, I saw a lot of bad comments about Luke's performance and the song but I honestly think he had one of the best Serbian songs in esc since we are competing

[@nnex]

It’s an auto tuned vocal that can’t be replicated live. Riley was another example.

[@vausev4851]

Luke said that some people think that there is autotune in the studio version, but that there is absolutely no autotune. And that he just sang in a sleepy way (because of the concept of the song) very close to the microphone so it would be louder than the music. There is a vocoder in the song I think, but that's different. @@nnex

[@mi-dt3ps]

​@@nnexWell I listen to that song on his concert and it sounded brilliant. Hope to have one more soon.

[@piercetheanzz]

@@nnex I prefer studio version yes but in PZE he sounded way better

[@linsteps]

One of my absolute favorite Eurovision entries of all time. It's not just a song, but a complex concept full of details, overlaying meanings and an incredible combination of musical genres. It's so sad that a few conditions prevented such an incredible artist from shining to his full potential, but it's great that he can be honest about it and let it go. I follow Luke's work and he is a true artist who reflects reality in his own wonderful way. It's so sad to hear that some narrow-minded people have tried to push him off the path because of prejudice, but his inner strength is immense. This is what music should be in this age - progressive, innovative but with deep meaning and sincere :)

[@starteamplus]

Thank you so much for giving him oppurtunity to talk about that.

[@Wiwibloggs]

It was a pleasure to speak with him!

[@greenivy713]

It's been almost a year now since I stumbled across him and I still admire his eloquence and humility at least as much as his music. He handled the interviews with such an openness, showing vulnerability and humanity in a situation that clearly moved him deeply. I can't imagine what it must have been like to perform under these circumstances, especially since it was his first performance after a long time and with a tragically fitting song. But I'm glad to hear that he doesn't beat himself up about it and the results. He certainly made the most out of it and I hope his interactions with his fans long after Eurovision show him that our unwavering love and respect for him exceed by far what some televoting numbers can express.

[@Skybly]

well said

[@noahnoah7360]

Looking back at Eurovision 2023 as a whole and realizing today, 8 months later, that Luke had one of the best produced songs of the year

[@SVITLANALINSKA]

It was very interesting to hear the technical aspects of the performance explained in such detail!🤩 Luka should have won Eurovision

[@k4t4r1n4]

I totally agree!

[@anaa_ovicc]

Right!✨

[@aleksandrauricic746]

Yes!

[@orekovija4002]

I agree. Luke❤

[@_jolie_]

Deserved so much better in the grand final tbh... So nice to hear from him this way

[@karbonel3152]

To me, his performance is still one of the most original and beautiful Serbian performances at the ESC, especially when compared to this year's candidates. We love you, Luke. ❤

[@iMazeBeat]

I looooooved the song since the national final. i thought the instrumental was sooo powerful and appealing to me. I really couldn‘t understand his result in the esc final.

[@aleksandrauricic746]

Thank you for giving time to Luka. It's the right time for it because it's the 1 year anniversary of the release of the song that brought us all together. Happy Samo Mi Se Spava Day! Luka has supporters in the Balkans. We love you! Go on, Luka! We wish you that all your dreams come true and that you show your potential as an artist.

[@asiasaakova]

Luke, I watch eurovision for 20 years you were my favorite last year. I think your performance is the most underrated ever. It was so unique and special. Sound was not so great (better in Serbia), however it was truly 10/10 for me. Keep going. You are not mainstream and thats ok !!!! 🥂

[@natalis159]

I could speak and write about Luke and this song for hours, but I'll say only one thing. This is the best song ever! Luke, please continue to make such masterpeaces! We'll continue to support you in future. ❤ U Wiwi, thank you for this interview.

[@SVITLANALINSKA]

Yes! The best song ever!

[@EvanLsk]

Serbia has sent so many different kinds of songs since 2018… Balkanija, Nevana, Hurricane, Konstrakta, Luke : totally different style but still they all succeeded to elevate their song as much as they could ! I don’t care about the results, for me Serbia is one of the most qualitative countries at Eurovision. Everyone can find a song they like in the recent entries 🫶🏻

[@mi-dt3ps]

Thank you wiwi for this chance you gave to him. ❤ The best song for me. Miss it so much this year. ❤️ Lots of love from Belgrade. ❤

[@Skybly]

00:25 "there was no performance charisma" - most controversial statement in this interview (Luke's energy at his gigs is on a whole nother level, but IMHO this actually fit the theme of Samo Mi Se Spava perfectly).

[@SuperSersei]

My winner. The best song and the best performance ever. Love you Luke ❤

[@_Nova_2009_]

Great interview ❤ he’s always interesting to listen to and so articulate and humble ❤ I still love watching his performance ❤

[@gocilydakov]

His performance ESC' 23 is simply unforgetible. ✨

[@emilyrafferty3651]

After listening to this, I'm glad Luke got such a dedicated fan base that support and love him so much 😊.

[@Branka960]

Luke Black is a complete artist who unfortunately has no support in his country.But that in no way diminishes the quality of the music he creates.The song " Samo mi se spava" wos among the best at the Eurovision Song Contest last year.I hope that his performance encouraged other young artists in Serbia not to be afraid to be different and not to follow trends.Go ahead Luke,love for everyone❤

[@BakusStarryNight]

Omg r u serious 😢 he's the most underrated singer 😢😢😢 he deserves more love and attention

[@Bionickpunk]

No support? Well that's a lie, he wouldn't win NF if he didn't have support from the people.

[@Branka960]

@@Bionickpunk i expressed myself badly,I meant to say that his kind of music is not really listened to in Serbia,and at PZE he was not the first according to audience

[@Bionickpunk]

@@Branka960 But it's not like he was last in Televotes or something, he was second, with only 200 vote difference from Princ, which means he still had larger support from Serbian audience.

[@Branka960]

@@Bionickpunk that is correct,but the audience that follows PZE does not represent the majority of the nearly 7 million inhabitants of Serbia,who unfortunately listen to different music

[@ioana_raducea-marin]

Luke's performance was an experience! So unique! I still think about it ❤

[@KetLek-u3p]

Thanks, Wiwi! 😘 Luka! 🥰

[@TBB-r9p]

30:10 🥰 'that's something that I have as an idea and then to reach the goal that's the enjoyable part' 🤩

[@comi2570]

thank you for sharing this :)

[@amandamadaci7797]

I am so so so happy (no pun intended or..?) that he got to represent Serbia with that exact song and performance. It was the first time for me having Serbia number one at the adult Eurovision which is so surreal, never before thought it will happen so I thank Luka for that ♥ When it comes to the end result 1. he was in the final so that is the first most important step so to say so that's good ✔ 2. his overall result was extremely poor considering the love and the cheering he received ❌ from the jury it's not surprising but from the audience...

[@afire_lady]

What a unique king! I love him more and more everyday.

[@Wiwibloggs]

🦞 🇷🇸 He’s amazing!

[@afire_lady]

@@Wiwibloggs 🦞🇷🇸 ❤️💋

[@tatianatanja]

Luka ❤

[@BakusStarryNight]

He was my winner in pze since the first time I heard Samo mi se Spava and fortunately he won and went to Eurovision 🤍🤍🙏🏻🎆💕🦞🏆 Samo Mi Se spava is one of the Best Songs I've ever heard in Eurovision in my Entire Life ✨

[@orekovija4002]

I love Luke Black❤

[@tonyttt31]

It's so nice to hear his speaking voice again.

[@LinnieCat]

I loved the song and Luke Black last year! This, Loreen and Vesna were my top 3 ❤

[@BakusStarryNight]

I already miss him 😢 there's something is missing or wrong in Eurovision without him

[@escmadeira]

Great podcast

[@Godstoocool]

My winner he was robbed on Eurovision hope he will return to Eurovision in 2025/26 😢

[@ChristopherWheelan]

Did you actually listen to the interview?

[@Godstoocool]

@@ChristopherWheelan yes but this is what I feel hope he will return

[@zoranastamenkovic7790]

With this tragedy in our country, nobody cared for Eurovision at the time...

[@TheHeatSeekera]

waiting on the collab with norways mileo 👀

[@murtezs8744]

so what happened?

[@snekilaki3745]

❤Luka🦞

[@MarkoTrenk]

Prošao je onako kako je i trebao proći na ESC.

[@dragoslava74]

Najedi se pite

[@MarkoTrenk]

@@dragoslava74 volim pitu. vjerujem i ti kobasicu.

[@sararistictodorovic2100]

Tbh, from what I could gather from the diaspora, most people thought that he was weird and that the song itself was not representative of Serbian culture.