Måneskin: We can still smash the drums and play the bass | Italy 2021 | Zitti E Buoni | Eurovision

They are currently bookmaker favourite to win the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest; Italy's Måneskin. We caught up with the band just ahead of the Grand Final taking place tomorrow, Saturday the 22nd of May 2021.
#Eurovision #Italy #Måneskin
Here you find a conversation about Sanremo and rock music, not being able to play their instruments live at the Eurovision Song Contest, Victoria's Danish background, and their coming plans.
The band consist of Damiano, bassist Victoria, guitarist Thomas and Ethan on drums. They will perform #24th in the running order in the final.
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[@ervinarac4664]

just casually binge-watching every Måneskin interview

[@aekelly]

And scouring KZbin for every performance I can find... casually, of course. 😏

[@camillebanare2167]

LMFAO aren’t we all

[@editxyd]

Same

[@janetgilbert7597]

Same

[@Jiffzzy]

I would think less of you if you didn't 😉

[@EteryD]

Ethan is so serious and always nodding. I do adore that!

[@fujservcolqwerty-litaliano8574]

Because he has to be sexy. ;)))

[@salvolondon]

I think ethan and Thomas just don't speak much of English .

[@evaa.123]

at first I was like " moving to Italy after eurovision" as a joke... but bro... I don't think is a joke anymore

[@snailmucus9380]

*downloads duolingo*

[@rominaolivieri4179]

Finally good questions.. they were asked the same things over and over so far.

[@HelloWorld-kt7jk]

"where did your name come from"

[@PeggyMosh]

ETHAN! How can someone look feminine, masculine, buff, lithe, pretty, handsome, cute AND SEXY AT THE SAME TIME WTF

[@habibaahmed2988]

vic: they broke our ass ethan: yeah definitely *nodding seriously* 4:45

[@norma003]

This is the most interesting and well researched interview I've watched so far from Maneskin. The interviewer is really prepared, natural and nice! I really enjoyed this interview and the band looks really relaxed and comfortable. Thank you!

[@ANA-il6js85]

This is the best interview so far, great questions 👏

[@thatwantoncat]

Yes, by far

[@moonlike]

If Victoria could act as a translator sometimes for other guys that would make them feel more comfortable, we could know more from them, and that would be stimulating them speaking more English easily.

[@SolarityInTrance]

Definitely! I think that’s a great idea. Hopefully they adopt it

[@eballa9056]

That's is so true...Ethan tried to answer but was shouted out by Victoria right away....she might try to help with the English but I also think that she wants all the attention on her.. Damiano also speaks English but she didn't give him a chance. It'd be better is she'd let the others speak and then translate afterwards...

[@sofypi7493]

@@eballa9056 she's simply the most fluent in english, "also think that she wants all the attention on her" girl let's not start with the mental gimnast, they just have so many interview they probably want to get rid of and she's clearly an extrovert

[@ludoludo80]

I love that the Bassist is the leader and not the singer as always ...

[@danyelena9782]

It s a tie between vic and damiano....it s obviously

[@janaweber2255]

Okay so Ik there’s a lot about like how much each of them is talking- or interrupting etc. Damiano and Victoria and the ones who speak English the best so they take the lead with most English interviews. Ethan I think understands the language well but struggles to speak it (or it takes some time for him to think about what he’s saying/to process) and Thomas himself has said that his English is poor. Victoria and Thomas started the band and she is like who made it in a sense so it’s understandable that she’d want to take charge, and also people are quick to bash women who try to take control of the narrative labelling them as bossy or whatever. However I do understand and get what people are saying about Victoria and Damiano (mainly Victoria) talking too much/not letting others talk or are interrupting a lot during interviews (which can be frustrating especially in this one when the question was specifically for Ethan). That being said even in the Italian interviews Ethan is more introverted anyway, so that too could be a reasoning for his ‘lack’ of answering. I’ve also seen some other people (who are Italian) say that it isn’t uncommon or considered rude when interrupting people(you are close with like friends and family) as it seem as a sign of a good bond. Even still with that in mind I do hope that Victoria does give the chance for the rest of the band in particular Ethan the opportunity to talk and yeah. That’s my 2 cents.

[@D19950701]

The interviewer was so nice, I loved her. Victoria was interrupting but I don't think it is due being rude. I think Thomas and Ethan may be very anxious speaking english and don't feel confident yet so it is their own dynamic and agreement about doing interviews in english. And if they feel like they would want to speak more in these, I am sure they will figure it out and do that more later on (because after such fame and love wordwide, they will have lots of english interviews for sure). Love them

[@thebluemoonlady]

I love how Damiano (and Ethan a bit) is helping out Thomas and then Victoria ended the sentence. I love these guys! Plus I must be crazy as I was watching this interview at 4 am yesterday giggling like a teenage girl 🤪 I think I need help at this point 🤣

[@user-hp9gp6ct7q]

BEST INTERVIEWER ❤️ Well informed, original questions and even relatable! Well done 👌

[@robinsalario4372]

she should be their permanent interviewer.

[@leoncinoargentino7101]

Maneskin has the best song this year

[@kurooscoffee]

Aww the interviewer is so lovely!! I love how she involved everyone from the band!

[@menia322]

I've been watching maneskin interviews lately and i have to say that yours is honestly the best one! It is effortless, casual, interesting and fun!! Finally someone that doesn't focus on how hot Damiano is!

[@SakuraBlitz]

Great, original questions! It was getting so boring to hear the same questions over and over again in every other interview! Keep up the good work (also it's the first time in a while the guys dont look totally bored from repeating themselves for the 100th time, so yay)

[@aekelly]

Yeah, that must be nice for them...

[@swana4960]

I understand that Ethan and Thomas’ English is not the best specially Thomas’ who seems to have a problem understanding it and speaking it, but Ethan can clearly understand the whole interview. He is nodding and his face reactions and body language are appropriate to what they are saying so he clearly understands. I know Victoria is the one that dominates the language more and may be the spokesperson of the group but that question was directed at Ethan and he was clearly ready to answer it. It may have taken him a few seconds but you can see that he was ready. Instead of cutting him off it would be better to let him start talking and if along the way he starts struggling too much then Victoria or Damiano can intervene and help him. How is he going to learn and start getting comfortable if he gets talked over?? Yes, he’s shy and an introvert and even in Italian he doesn’t speak much but he still talks so no, I don’t think his personality is that much of a hinderance when he really wants to say something. This time he really wanted to say something even if it was in English and the moment was taken from him. I know she doesn’t have bad intentions with doing that and that Thomas and Ethan may have even asked her before the interview to help them but still. If he starts talking and isn’t looking at any of the members for help let him talk and if it isn’t going so smoothly then intervene but please let him talk, those moments are so rare and fans want to enjoy it even if it comes in the form of a butcher english, we don’t care we just want to hear him.

[@rie1268]

the interviewer is adorable and made such a good vibe in the interview. so happy to see that.

[@largelingerie]

So glad someone said, "Adorable!"

[@keyssicalderon3650]

The interviewer was sooo great!!! Loved her questions

[@apostolia2124]

I love Victoria, so intelligent, so to the point, so dedicated and....a pr talent too! stick together guys and you'll reach the sky!!👌✌😄👑

[@lokilina483]

I really liked this interview! I truly feel like I learned something new about them (unlike other interviews where they ask the same questions as always 😔) and the interviewer is super nice and welcoming! Both her mannerisms and looks are super cute 😊

[@gloriabressan]

I follow them since the real beginnig and I am so happy that so many people are diascovering their music and loving it. I love u all family🇮🇹🖤✨

[@iva9430]

i really like this interview, the interviewer had a question for every member of the band and they were interesting questions too, I wish more interviewers would be like this😅

[@dalebarnes5381]

Great interview! Hope for a win!!!

[@dalebarnes5381]

Woohhh psychic vibes! Reply for a prediction.

[@italometz]

The winners 🎸🇮🇹🥇

[@fallen9887]

❤️❤️

[@barbisan3564]

Daje, Maneskin!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@woodylein11]

Oh, a very well done interview! The band had fun, so have I! Thank you so much. :)

[@jorettadrive9439]

She asked great questions. I'd love to know more about who's styling them (like who set up the genius Etro collaboration). Someone's doing a great job. They've gone from slightly naff, ragtag street musicians to fashion/rock gods.

[@boudoirwriter6331]

Story goes that Etro reached out to them after x-Factor. As for who picks their outfits, that often been a guy called Nicolo “Nick” Cerioni you can find him on IG

[@editxyd]

Imagine how powerful Victoria x Harry Styles would be

[@FranziO1997]

I love this interview! It's refreshing to hear some new questions finally!

[@s.r.5354]

These were such interesting questions!

[@antoniovittorioguarino9135]

Grande stima per il chitarrista che non sta capendo un c×××o

[@freedomisourright1609]

Lo si apprezza anche per questo ahahah

[@birdiehope8231]

infatti suggeriscono come a scuola! simpatici

[@inspektorradisha]

I'm still looking for an interview where Victoria and Damiano will politely and patiently let Ethan speak his mind without shouting over him and interrupting him. She felt entitled to answer even when a journalist asked ETHAN a question, a question that he clearly understood and was willing to answer. :(

[@pridden76]

I agree, for a second I was so happy to finally hear Ethan, but she stole his moment. I wish they would let him speak! He was clearly ready to say something. Some people say that "Ethan is so quiet all the time", well, let him speak then.

[@kat-uk4bk]

from what i can gather, ethan seems to understand english better than he can speak it, so victoria and damiano often help him out with his answers (which is why we can often see his saying ‘yeah, exactly’ or just nodding). so don’t worry, they aren’t being rude! they’re just trying to help him!

[@eballa9056]

The girl is the sweetest...😍 And did a much better job interviewing them than professional ones 😂

[@gsq3615]

Excellent interview! Very well prepared, thank you ❤️

[@davidsweden6932]

Winners winners winners!!

[@user-hd6ii4hd6q]

they’re so nice 🥺

[@jazzycat8917]

Such a great interview. Really fun questions and a great interviewer who knows her stuff

[@tacom1]

Wonderful interview, very good questions, you came prepared girl!

[@silviamarzolla8229]

Thomas .. prendi lezioni di inglese !! 😝😅 In tutte le interviste guardi nel vuoto e capisco anche a cosa pensi 😂🤣 Però devo dire talentuoso 👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻 va bene così 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cooli1607]

I Love this Interview, great questions

[@escLIVEmusic1]

In the world of rock music sing-back (pre-recorded music) is a no-go. But of course I don't blame Måneskin, they clearly state that they naturally would have prefered to perform live, if they were allowed. Still, I cannot help getting sad when they almost defend and excuses the way the organisers and EBU produces the show nowadays. But it makes sence in a way, since they as all other contestants are invited by their broadcaster to perform in the contest. And that's not an easy position for complaining when you're expected to feel lucky for just being there. Most likely they are also advised by RAI and their manager not to make much fuss about the issue. According to what I know there is no doubt that the majority of artists in general would have prefered a live music show (or at least a choice to use live music) but since new artists come and go every year it's hard to ask them to rebel about this issue. In the end it's us, the fan community which represents the continuity and long lines. And we are the only ones which in the long turn can do anything about the issue. For many years large parts of the fan-community seemed to be totally blended by all the impressive visuals aspects of the contest, but lately when even commentators from leading Eurovision bloggs ( for instance Wiwibloggs) are starting to praise the Sanremo festival-orchestra... Maybe there's hope for change in horizon? Thank you EuroVisionary for time and again highlighting the live music-issue. Best regards from the founder of the esclivemusic-page and youtube-channel.

[@Adri4nadrian]

It would be great to have live music back but I guess the show will be longer as they will need to prepare the orchestra, also I guess every country would need their own Orchestra director...I guess that's why Sanremo take about 6 hours per show

[@escLIVEmusic1]

@@Adri4nadrian The reason Sanremo almost take 6 hours has nothing to do with the live orchestra or the music production. It take so long because Sanremo is not just a music competion, it's also a kind of talk show with lot's of celebrity guests from various sector of Italian public life. And there are also many guest singers and musicians performing or comedians having various acts. One year they even had lottery where people could win a car. So all kinds of features in one show. From what I've seen, the shifts between participanting songs can go really fast in Sanremo as well. With wireless microphone technology nowadays it's never been smoother to change between various acts who uses live instruments. But it naturally requires extra sound engeneers and technical staff.

[@Lucia-lc3xh]

Man I wanted to hear the I wanna be your dog version by måneskin but it's only on the Italian version

[@marcomarco3785]

esticazzi

[@mtrench1627]

everything comes really naturally to them xd

[@cynthiamartinez9804]

I guess she didn't realize but I felt bad when Victoria interrupted Ethan about not being able to play live

[@thelastneuron3603]

Thanks for this interview its so good

[@indiemusicvinyl]

Victoria, like in general some Italians may do, is eager to express herself and that is great but she needs to give time to Ethan to answer the question. Either way, they are very much a band or unified unit. Maneskin will go many places in the future ...

[@tagaway6173]

At 1:30 Victoria should have left Ethan answer for himself 😪🤨

[@anthea2510]

right??? I was thinking the same thing.

[@amarcordium]

she’s just helping him out because she has a good proficiency in the language! there’s no need to poison the well guys :)

[@quicksilver8071]

god i was thinking the same thing haha

[@likac92009]

@@amarcordium She didn't even wait to see if he needed help or not. She just kept on talking in spite of question being asked directly to Ethan. She does that during interviews in Italian too, so it's not a question of language.

[@amarcordium]

@@likac92009 She doesn’t do that in Italian interviews, I’ve been following them for years and I never noticed that. Vic and Damiano have always been the most talkative ones, while Ethan is more reflective, he lets others speak first. Stop assuming things when you don’t know these guys, they all have an incredibly strong and sincere bond with one another, you don’t get to see such a special friendship everyday. She did interrupt him in this interview, but I’m sure that she didn’t mean any harm and that they’d all laugh while reading your assumptions.

[@simmyminelli8479]

Ethan and Thomas are afraid to speak English😂

[@silviachicos155]

😐 Victoria is cutting them too often - bad manners she needs to cool down and let them speak

[@gayassdatthijn6792]

@@silviachicos155 nahh, if they want to speak they will. i think they like it if she speaks. I dont know ofcourse but i dont think they dont like talking alot in intervieuws

[@doroteasconzo2661]

@@silviachicos155 heyy, in reality they don't speak english very well. You can see in the video that sometimes damiano translates for thomas

[@katinkaaa2951]

@@silviachicos155 No. I don't know how you mist it but when the interviewer asked Thomas a question you can see Damiano has to translate it to him in Italian, this happens regularly in interviews. His vocabulary is very limited in English, so out of convenience Damiano and Vic usually take the initiative to answer questions. Ethan's English is also bad, however, he's also very introverted and not very talkative. Victoria isn't cutting them off to be rude, she's helping them out.

[@francostocchi4770]

@@katinkaaa2951 Ethan is not so bad in English, during the interview you can see he understands everything and answers correctly, Thomas' English is very limited, he admitted that....

[@luisebritta6139]

Great interview!

[@Stella-bj6fz]

FORZA ITALIA🇮🇪❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gio7799]

Forza Irlanda 😁

[@y.m.7300]

Wrong flag but I agree ahah Forza Italia 🇮🇹❤️

[@hekayod8562]

Love Maneskin 🥰🖤👍🔥👍😃

[@Ale-ps5kx]

“It came really naturally”

[@elianatorres9099]

The best italy 🇮🇹🏆

[@malu5117]

The interviewer is soo adorable 😍

[@Esfero2010]

Finally interview in English))

[@phantomhive6691]

I feel like Ethan really really wants to speak more but is completely overshadowed by Victoria and sometimes Damiano. I think he would have a lot of deep things to say if he could get them out 😅

[@akfisher7138]

Good questions

[@ReidonHoffnung]

I couldn't find it anywhere but. You can't play instruments live??? on eurovision?? Can someone clarify why and are other bands also just sing with pre-recorded music or just our Italian gang? What's the point of making such rule??? I love all interviews with Maneskin, especially ones in English (because my Italian is not good enough yet to understand them) so thank you for the video!

[@ReidonHoffnung]

...nevermind, I listened to the part when Victoria explains it. Still weird, though.

[@wimpers]

they do explain it

[@carolinapalmieri7210]

Io come thomas non ho capito niente... potevate tradurla in italiano sta intervista. Forza ragazzi siete tutti noi

[@psybird3342]

Oh no!.. Tour's beginning only in December. And in December it's already sold out. And than it's only after 20th March 2022!!! Why it's so faaaar

[@pauandrea388]

Thomas is so cute 🥺💕

[@aldoscala]

good Job

[@nicolettacinti474]

Good

[@sady953]

Funny watching this now. They obviously expected to be working on their album not playing festivals, opening for the stones and performing on fallon! When will we see that album???

[@MegaTratincica]

But, Teatro d'Ira IS new album from march this year. :)

[@MegaTratincica]

And how you said they not expected to playing festivals during summer. :)

[@sady953]

@@MegaTratincica It is newish, but they have clearly said they expected to release a new album by end of the year.

[@susannevk4959]

Does anyone know what Damiano is saying to Thomas at 2:00 ? I'm assuming something about Victoria answering for Ethan?

[@chiarasalli8878]

thomas asked damiano what the interviewer asked because he doesn’t speak english that well, so damiano was just translating :)

[@francescofra751]

What is the name of the interviewer?

[@annacarboni6801]

Comunque e meglio dire non capisco una cippa. Mica Nasciamo imparati . Saluti da Roma.

[@AlessiaPew16]

Thomas lo vedo molto esperto dell'inglese comunque 🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hulyakarakus179]

You look great in jacket. You are sweet and nice.

[@XanDeGandia]

Luv 🤩❤️

[@neksy6178]

Victoria I know you speak English but please give time to speak the two guys please not only you can always response to the question let others speak too.

[@sarafekih2410]

Its because they are not comfortable in English and don't want to mess up, Thomas speaks a lot during Italian interviews. Ethan doesn't, but I think that's because he is shy and quiet

[@anjaraj]

@@sarafekih2410 true but even if he starts speaking she speaks over him

[@MariaSTP]

Victoria doesn't allow Ethan to speak.((

[@maria-sh6fr]

yeah :////

[@birdiehope8231]

Ethan is not fluent in english. this is the reason

[@jiggygroovy]

@@birdiehope8231 he's actually pretty good. he pays attention to the grammar a lot and fully understands everything the english speaking interviewers say. might take him two seconds more than the rest to process it, but he understands.

[@gabrielexists8107]

even in italian interviews hes pretty shy, i think thats just his personality lmao

[@roz2692]

He is shy in every interview that's just how he is, she isnt trying to stop him speaking.

[@denise9461]

The only thing that I find extremely annoying and frustrating is that they don't give Ethan and Thomas a chance to talk. I mean, when the question was addressed to Ethan, Victoria interrupted him and started to talk. It's disrespectful. I love these guys, but I don't watch their interviews especially because of that...

[@deadsirius3602]

Victoria speaks the most english so she usually answers most of the questions :)

[@nicholavaughan]

Thomas and Ethan have explained in other interviews that they aren't completely confident with their English and that is why theychoose to let Damiano and Victoria take the lead in the Eurovision interviews - the band admit that when it comes to interviews in Italian they all answer equally - but the situation with the English-speaking interviews isn't because they are being disrespected - it's exactly the opposite - the fact that they have said they aren't confident is being completely respected and so Victoria and Damiano "have their backs" during the interviews.

[@denise9461]

Ooooh, ok now I get it! Thank you, guys, for enlightening me 😂

[@timenotime]

@@denise9461 non-native English speakers (like me btw) often feel like it'd be too embarrassing to speak while making mistakes, especially if the person one is speaking to is a native speaker themselves, so there's pressure to speak well or not speak at all. It's understandable that people wish to hear more from them too but everyone needs to let them gain confidence with speaking English at their own pace. Speaking a foreign language is stressful! I think lots of native English speakers fail to grasp this lol

[@salvolondon]

Thomas and Ethan simply are not that confident with English . It's not like in Italy we speak English , we speak Italian . Victoria and Damiano are the ones who speak English as s second language

[@agustinaaceto3518]

The only mistake that Vic makes when she speaks English is mispronouncing infinitive verbs, as in here when she said "it could went well" or another interview when she said "I didn't went...", but it's cute when she does it

[@agustinaaceto3518]

GOD, this time Ethan was ready to talk even though he's shy and ashamed of his english, but Vic wouldn’t let him 😭

[@sonnyskunk9736]

😁🇮🇹💪❤️

[@niamhcarr3215]

Is is just me but are the vibes sorta Hypocritical to the interviewer like oh u got the album u must be a fan oh she’s young and then they way everything is answered and Said like

[@annalanciano6016]

❤️💋💋💋💋💋💋💎

[@vince371vc]

Ho capito un cazzo

[@sedabaysal2696]

Victoria stop cutting them too often please! Calm down girl. It's disturbing to watch an interview and see a girl cutting her friends all the time. I just can't focus.

[@whiteswan1118]

Don't jump to conclusions so quick please. Maybe they asked her to help them. In italian culture we are so eager to express ourselves, so passionate that sometimes we talk over each other. I live abroad and as an italian I spent time to adjust myself, waiting for others to finish their sentences. Give young people time to grow, don't be so harsh please. You're blaming a 20 years old girl using words such as "disturbing", what if she's reading this? Give her time to settle down. Harsh judgment online are very impactful on young people mental health. I hope you accept my point of view🙏🏻

[@cayam9103]

Shut up.

[@mandoist]

I remember when Eurovision finals included actual , you know, "singing". Didn't watch after the qualifying rounds, once the flash-and-crash freak shows took over. Haven't watched hardly any Eurovision in the past years. The few actual vocalists are not worth all the other nonsense. Perhaps more people playing instruments might lure me back... but that's a big maybe.

[@TheDevilsAdvocate1984]

Please dont come to London!

[@roz2692]

They've already come in their past tour, also why r u so rude 🙄

[@TheDevilsAdvocate1984]

@@roz2692 There's no kinder way to say it? I can be ruder if you like...?

[@roz2692]

@@TheDevilsAdvocate1984 I litterally couldnt care less... no one is gunna see ur comment its litterally at the very bottom of the comments, urs was the last comment I found so go off.

[@roz2692]

@@TheDevilsAdvocate1984 but just out of interest, why do u not like them?

[@TheDevilsAdvocate1984]

@@roz2692 Yep thats fine by me I'm glad you found it and took to the time to react to it...its been a real honour! You seem hostile and agitated...'go off'???...have I said something against you?