Serbia Eurovision 2023 - Music Teacher analyses Samo mi se spava by Luke Black (Reaction)

[@Berndr]

The song is about people escaping into digital media such as computer games in order to avoid all problems in actual reality ... and about a desperate need to collectively wake up and get unplugged from digital media that keeps us asleep whilst the actual real world is burning!

[@jasnareema9123]

Right on

[@ernica9360]

I also think he’s saying he’d rather sleep than deal with today’s world, but then he’s fighting that feeling so he can keep going. The plugs in the performance also reminds me of the matrix movie, how the plugs can connect or disconnect you from this world or it’s simulation.

[@sanjamiletic5721]

Tacno tako!!!!❤👌

[@ssanti66]

You might think this song wouldn't work without the staging, but his lives at the pre parties were awesome. He's very charismatic. Loved Konstrakta last year, love him now. Go Serbia, ❤ from Italy.

[@ljiljanagrujic6480]

Hvala vam puno na podršci, ova kompletna izvedba zaslužuje punu pažnju, po mom skromnom mišljenju... Luka je otkrovenje... Veliki pozdrav iz Crne Gore 👋👍🦀❤️🇲🇪🍀🇷🇸

[@sizorunyon-13]

🇷🇸🇦🇺I'm glad that Serbia again has a profound-ingenious song with a instructive message for the world. Well done Serbia !

[@MeowHard]

@@ljiljanagrujic6480 Revelation indeed! Can't hear enough of this song. 🖤🦞

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

@@ljiljanagrujic6480 Ponosna Crnogorkinja i Srpkinja

[@radoskovi8627]

​@@notwerkinginthishouse8634 imaš nešto protiv..vidi...vidi...odakle si...kako se zoveš?

[@somebodyin_universe3288]

Magic song! Goosebumps!

[@sospokemika1197]

Out of all Eurovision songs, only this one stuck with me. I caught myself humming it unknowingly.

[@mi-dt3ps]

Luke is pure art. He is amazing and so talented. ❤ Thank you so much.😊

[@turk223]

Truly a brilliant song.

[@Mindmodic]

His vocals come through so much better in this version than in the actual Eurovision final.

[@domenicmaselli]

This is my second behind Finland. It's just so unique and right up my alley

[@trildi]

Mine too, Top 2 with Finland!

[@Roxannah79]

@@trildi saame! 😍

[@Cloud_Stratus]

I found my people.

[@MeowHard]

I don't get how Luke and Käärijä can appeal to the same audiences at all. 😂 Pass me a piña colada and let me sleep. 🦞🇫🇮

[@domenicmaselli]

@@MeowHard because I don’t just like one genre of music.

[@beautifullife2150]

Luke Black is simply a WORLD CLASS! 🌍 The ESC is OK, but the WORLD is waiting! (PURE ART! 🦞) P. S. In addition, he holds a master's degree in music production l! Your analysis is great!

[@daliborsekulic414]

SERBIA MUST BE IN TOP 5

[@milicastanar9654]

War, hanger, rage...I just want to sleep forever ( playing video games) while the world is on fire. Conscience is sleeping. Wake up, awake. And that that high tone before he is pulling this pipes out, is like some warning tone before bombing

[@apocalypticdark9648]

Great reaction, thanks. Love from Serbia 🇷🇸

[@ljiljanagrujic6480]

Vi ste motali, premotavali, vraćali da ponovo odslusate i to mi se jako dopalo... Ja ovo slušam više od mesec dana pokušavajući da nađem nešto što mi nije prijalo ali nisam uspela.... Doživljaj je sve jači... 😇 Nadam se da će ih biti sve više koji će shvatiti vrednost i poruku koju je Luka poslao u etar.... 👋👍❤️🇲🇪🍀🦀🇷🇸

[@ljiljanatasic7628]

To je Luka! Umetnost!❤

[@TheMuserResolute]

Pure art! Serbia, two years in a row, have delivered pure art! I’m sooo impressed

[@a_l_e_k_sandra]

​@@TheMuserResolute❤ thank you!

[@dragicabezmalinovic3671]

Decko je super...super talented❤❤

[@gregoryvanniekerk1683]

My absolute favourite to win ! Unfortunately it probably won’t! Luke is pure genius !!!

[@ΚαναλιΜπαμπηκαιΜενια]

Wow!

[@nenamilic3149]

Go Lukeeee we looove you❤👑🇷🇸

[@mihajlosundac2131]

Im from Serbia l love his song🎉🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸

[@milancelisac]

Masterpiece in the locrian mode. My winner 🥇🥇🥇

[@TheMuserResolute]

Ahhh locrian mode. I heard A harmonic minor centred around E, but didn’t go too much into it. Thanks for clarifying.

[@milancelisac]

@@TheMuserResolute you’re welcome. That’s why the dark and mysterious atmosphere of the composition fits the narrative perfectly. By not paying attention to the lyrical contents, one misses the roundedness of this masterpiece, or rather gets but the entrancing and alluring musical side of it, which is not bad per se, but juxtaposing the music and the topic he sings about means full immersion experience. I’d be chuffed to see you react to it, but this time layering the music with lyrics. I’m sure you’d love it even more. Not to mention the obvious gaming references and connotations. To be honest, Luke Black’s Samo mi se spava is something really unique this year, and in my opinion, worthy of the win! Cheers from Lisbon

[@alexpapas99]

Wait how is it Locrian? (Genuinely asking because I'm new at music theory) Isn't it more like Phrygian with a raised third? Like e Phrygian with G#?

[@nenadmatic7370]

You are definitely gonna like acoustic version as well.. find it out on Eurovision channel, it’s even more exciting

[@labradorian888]

Luke is amazing! 🖤🖤🖤🦞

[@billyoconnor1857]

Wild one! Thanks

[@lyannamormont1473]

"This is pure art". Absolutely agree. 👍

[@ESC_ChrisM]

Ohoohoooo I've been waiting for this one!!! :) I've started typing this before even listening to your reaction. I'm so curious about this. It's my favourite song this year. YES! This is ART! Exactly. His theatrical performance, those vocals, the underlying message, all just wow! So, the song is essentially written during pandemic (mostly) and shutting out all the bad news in the world around you and just wanting to sleep through it all. You NEED to watch what he does with the 'Hello? Game over *******' at the Madrid pre-party. If he is allowed do that at Eurovision he will forever be a Eurovision icon. I was so lucky to see it in Madrid live when he did that. Also, he's the sweetest guy! Luke for the win (it won't happen, but I just want to dream)

[@TheMuserResolute]

I too would be super surprised if this wins, but it needs to be seen. It’s absolute Art. I just wish I understood the message more when watching it a first time 😔

[@ESC_ChrisM]

@@TheMuserResolute Hopefully they can augment the staging to make it a bit clearer in Liverpool. Rehearsals start this day next week - Norway first to rehearse.

[@aleksandarpanic2215]

In London he war better 100%

[@miltonadzic6698]

thanks for likeing cheers from serbia

[@kosta024]

This is my number one this year.

[@theresashores2512]

One of my close friends is Serbian and was actually friends with him when they were both going through their emo phase. Love it. 😄

[@Redsilas77]

This song really grew on me. I hated it at first, but with each listen I began to appreciate it more.

[@egyptianhibiscus9203]

Look for Overthinking Eurovision Serbia, best channel for analysing the meaning, just like you analysed the music very well 👍

[@jelkazverka8694]

Thank you for such a wonderful reaction. Greetings from Serbia ❤

[@jamesjurovic2274]

Music art to the max, he is really good...

[@starteamplus]

I can't believe that you have replied this melody so fast😮

[@annastanojeva6119]

Thats Luke! He has great team too. 😇Check it out about team and you will be suprised.😊

[@rodentartmouse]

I LOVE HIS MUSIC! he has other tracks and apparently writes and plays his own music:

[@principessas3263]

He iz amazing, go Luka volimo te❤

[@zazazeno1909]

Liked your analysis. You know Jussi Reijonen and his orchestra? Great! Intelligent.

[@anssia3123]

I tried to have a little break from KZbin but I had to come and see what you think about this. Not disappointed! This has been my biggest grower this year and it's been steadily climbing towards the top of my list. LOVE this. It's such a mood.

[@TheMuserResolute]

Awww thanks for putting your break on hiatus for this! This song is incredible!!

[@igorskyflyer]

Oh, you should definitely watch the acoustic version of this, you'll love it 🙌🏼

[@misshippeia]

The best reaction so far. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@Eujan86]

It's phrygian scale with major third❤

[@mijou6292]

It's a haunting melody... perfect for the message it sends.

[@jasnanikolic2046]

Go Luka go go ❤🏆👑 Serbia ♥️💪🏻

[@durabelle]

I love it! Somehow had not heard this one yet (I never check out all of them, just the ones people talk about the most), but will be hearing this many, many more times! The haunting melody, the darkness, his voice.. It kind of sounds like something from a modern vampire movie soundtrack (not Twilight, something classier), but comes with a meaningful message on top. I'd be totally happy if this won!

[@durabelle]

I've just listened to the acoustic version of this and love it even more!

[@mi-dt3ps]

❤❤❤

[@TheMuserResolute]

Ok, I think I need to do the acoustic version!

[@egyptianhibiscus9203]

I think you might like his performance in Berlin then kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKabfqmMmr-Xb6M

[@marikagolubovic2479]

Please check out the Acoustic version. I'm delighted

[@Bionickpunk]

Should react to the acoustic version of the song. Love it!

[@marasmiljanic9239]

Serbia in top 5 ❤

[@LadyDragonbane]

When I first heard a clip of this song I thought it was boring but it grew on me the more I heard of it and by the semi final it had become a favourite. I thought it peaked in the final but then you pointed out the melody being in the background and now I love it even more! Yes, even when the melody isn't there I can hear it, it's fascinating.

[@saraprince2026]

Go Serbia! You should be top 5!!! This is visually and melodically hypnotic!

[@sandratomic5994]

Luke ❤❤❤

[@invidusspectator3920]

Be sure to check out the acoustic version, it's quite beautiful.

[@sunrise0192]

One of my favourites! The bass and synth, the overall dark vibe - I love it! Two of my other faves are the ones from Latvia (Sudden Lights) and Slovenia (Joker Out). Maybe you already plan on reacting to those, especially the one from Latvia, if not - would be great! 😊

[@lawtrichter8946]

a piece of art :)

[@CionnFE]

Your reactions and analysis are by far the best to watch/ hear. Totally agree about this and Konstakta, last year. I don’t know if you did an analysis of Greece last year, Amanda Tjenfjord (Die Together)? I’ll search, but if you didn’t, I’d love to know what you think. Thanks

[@larisalasic2036]

Bravo Luka, sve me dojmilo!

[@ic8611]

Браво Лука ♥️💕

[@evapedersen8867]

❤😎🖤 this was just amazing - Love it 🖤😎❤️

[@pgpunkt]

This song is impressive

[@tatianatanja]

Luke Black 🦞❤️

[@ThenameisAntti]

The song is melodically interesting, because the tonal center is in the 5th degree of A harmonic minor. So it's basically E phrygian dominant.

[@karbonel3152]

Exsactly!

[@cenes_]

Great reaction!!! 💫👏🏼

[@dimitrisorceryofscent]

You would probably enjoy the acoustic Version Luke recorded of this song on the grand piano with violin accompaniment.

[@CatAndBearone]

I LOOOOOOOOOOVE this one. Depending how it goes live, my second place is between Serbia and Austria. I love the industrialness (I made that up) to it. It makes me think of a lot of artists I listen to like Nine Inch Nails or Celldweller or Rabbit Junk or Orgy. It has a really nice "futuristic" sound and feel to it. It's heavy without having guitars or growling 😂 If you combine Luke Black and Voyager you might come out with something like Scandroid with that 80s synth vibe but sometime off in the future in a sci-fi/gamer reality. I might be going to far in that thought. I just think it's fabulous.

[@egyptianhibiscus9203]

You might like Luke's performance in Berlin a couple of years ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKabfqmMmr-Xb6M

[@mikkdc]

I said exactly the same! Glad i am not the only one who got reminded of Nine Inch Nails when they heard this. Has a very industrial sound.

[@welayinthorns747]

Exactly my thoughts!! Reminds me of fiction, she dreams in digital -and I love it !

[@CatAndBearone]

@@welayinthorns747 I LOOOOOOOOOOVE that song!

[@madadora3411]

"Baby, watch the world on fire. It is all I game to me.. Oh, I don't want to choose my fighter! Who's taking control of me? Hello? (Serbian, whispering) I just want to sleep! (Serbian) Go to sleep!" (probably telling himself). "I just wanna sleep forever! (s-sleep) I like it better when I dream! (Serbian) I wanna sleep forever, (Serbian) while the world is burning. I just wanna close my eyes, and just get it over with! (Serbian) I wanna sleep forever (Serbian) while the world is burning. (Serbian) In the night the endless hours! (Serbian) Devils on my shoulder! (Serbian) I just wanna sleep forever (s-sleep) (Serbian) So that I'll be able to defeat them! Hello? Game over! (Serbian) Go to sleep! I just wanna sleep forever! I like it better when I dream! (Serbian) I wanna sleep forever, (Serbian) while the world is burning. I just wanna close my eyes, and just get it over with! (Serbian) I wanna sleep forever (Serbian) while the world is burning. (Serbian) WAR! HUNGER! WITHOUT HOPE! CONSCIENCE IS SLEEPING, (Serbian) while the world is burning! (Serbian) IT IS THE END! THE DARKNESS LASTS! CONSCIENCE (mind) IS SLEEPING! (Serbian) ...while the world is burning! (Serbian) S-sleep! (Serbian) I just wanna sleep! (Background) Enemy defeated!" Sorry for bugging you, thought you'd like to know what's it about. Thanks for the video! And greetings from Serbia!

[@Ariela95]

💤✊🦞 Thanks

[@milemitko]

[@evelyn08martin]

I agree with your comment about Ireland, and I'm from Ireland. I was so upset that Connelly did not win. However, and also annoyed with Wild Youth, they obviously have no idea that Eurovision has changed beyond all recognition and generic songs don't cut it anymore. Was not sure about this when I heard it first, but the music is epic!

[@johnny11415]

This is the point if people get it from the start it will do well. But being a bit strange not everyone could appreciate it.

[@idraote]

I think the key here is the same as in Konstrakta last year: the song is strange and original but it still manages to remain pleasant to the ear. I wouldn't say catchy but enjoyable on several levels. I'm just so sorry Poland chose to send that trash girly number when they could have sent Jan instead. Imagine listening to both Luke and Jan on the ESC stage.

[@mikkdc]

I kinda like this one. Reminds me a lot of Nine Inch Nails.

[@Turbobuttes]

You know it's good when a music teacher can't sit through it once without trying to play along.

[@knowledgemilldaily]

Samo mi se spava = I only feel like sleeping

[@jellenabee274]

❤

[@DusicaBrzakovic-zz5yw]

❤❤❤

[@ljiljanatasic7628]

🦞💫🦞

[@baptistedelelcourt7946]

Robbed by the politics Jury in Italy last year,La Serbie should shine in Liverpools by democratic votes .My Parisian Top 5 anyway.🇫🇷😀🇷🇸

[@sanjamiletic5721]

❤❤❤❤❤😊👋👋👋👋👍

[@tatianatanja]

Luke Black 🦞❤️ is awesome artist., also hi is opera singer. His song is about awakening in a spiritual way. In the end of song he says:" Reason sleeps while the world is burnning" So it is song about collective awakening. A wake up call.

[@systemsbs.r.o.3333]

❤

[@milanj.k.6936]

not because I am Serbian... but we had one of the most ARTist entrance this year. Unfortunately "something" WAS wrong with Luke's voice in the Final performance. But at least WE WERE IN FINAL!

[@srbsrb3898]

Love from serbia

[@259559ful]

Ala trent reznor

[@anastasiav3441]

I feel like there was something wrong with the sound on an actual eurovision show during his performances. I coulb barely hear his voice.

[@frostflower5555]

There's some Serbian micro-tones lol. It sounds a bit medieval-like.

[@NitzoFilms]

Is anyone else hearing a classic NIN song, or am I the only one?

[@rodentartmouse]

He's a gamer and horror fan! Have you not seen the performance of the droids etc. Very EDM IR TRAP MUSIC. You mean you don't know what he's about!! and what he's lying on is a exploded flower maybe ship!

[@madadora3411]

Each end every year I give my word I'm never watching Eurosong contest again, and I still go against my own words... Every year you can simply say who gets exactly how many points and from whom, and the transparency of the political and neighborly "influence" has become something that simply puts the art of many great songs from many countries (Italy, Cyprys, Israel - just to say I'm not talking about only my own country) under a pile of rocks, that many people simply lose interest ine ever participating in similar contests... These are not just my word, these are the words of so many people from different countries who kept calling me for hours on end, asking "OK, what ... why?" Italy was great, Cyprys was great, Israel was great, Albania was great... No politics needed... This is just plain ridiculous.

[@Gabionfineline]

Hi Mike! please check Ren "Hi Ren" !

[@tigodeling1289]

d'you have a personal top 37 list of all contestants of eurovision this year?

[@hallikwin3373]

You're gonna love Latvia's entry

[@annukkas]

I was so confused hearing this for the first time - and am still, a bit. 😅 I really don't like Luke's interpretation and voice - except for those little "ethnic flavors", but the music is so captivating and haunting. It kinda reminds a bit of Bring Me The Horizon.

[@srbsrb3898]

please listen to his song that was supposed to represent Serbia in 2016...7 years ago!!! and the song is now super futuristic for this time...what did it sound like back then in 2016

[@lucamastropietro543]

Bad Copy of Songs heard many Times in the 90s..

[@nenamilic3149]

This is something different

[@lucamastropietro543]

Don't think so..good luck

[@rtjo9483]

Lol which ones