Reacting to EUROVISION 2021 PART 2

[@selcanaslan6586]

The song of Switzerland was the 2020 one. His song for 2021 is "tout l'univers". But great reaction!

[@taharastegar6326]

Oh oh

[@kevindeering1457]

Portugal singing completely in english for the 1st time ever

[@loumandatw]

Italy is definitely my favorite this year. Unique, aethetically pleasing and the song is 10/10! Thank you for you kind words about Sweden as I am a Swede. Cannot wait to see Iceland aswell as it is in my top 3 favorites this year😍 1. Italy 2. Switzerland ’Tout l’univers’ listen to that song! It’s incredible 3. Iceland 🥰

[@benjaminprietop]

I gotta admit it's kinda sad that most of them sing in English, I know that they're doing it to reach a wider audience, but I like to see the diversity of languages in the world

[@ItsTheMagicMelon]

I agree

[@aesthetix3398]

Ikr

[@cinnabon944]

Ukraine is not gonna disappoint with live performance. Katya (the vocalist) is a solid performer. The song was also shortened for the contest, there’s a 4 minute long version with a bit different lyrics, maybe you’d like that one more (cus many do).

[@fjolakristin3456]

Awesome! Cant get enough of that song!

[@kevindeering1457]

Denmark singing in Danish for the 1st time since 1997

[@mp6779]

It will be nice if Sweden do the same, Azerbejan as well...😉

[@ΧΙΗΙΧ]

Everyone forgetting the great TWO Danish lines in Love Is Forever. Nah I understand what ya mean I'm glad too for me mothertongue

[@ΧΙΗΙΧ]

Although I can't take the song serious knowing what they're saying. ‘You're the women, I'm the man’ ‘no one knows how to, so let's practise on eachother’. It's called danceclass, unless you weren't talking about dancing 😐...

[@lolsaXx]

1997 was also the last year the UK won eurovision.

[@hannahcampbell8391]

Iceland’s song is so funky im LIVING for those little whooshy hand movements 🙌🏻

[@brandonhey7797]

Saaame

[@natalig099]

Here goes Hrafna again, reacting to one song from last year (Switzerland) 😂 You also forgot to react to the correct Serbian song... And finally - the Israeli song you reacted to was the first version, now there's an updated (and better) version. Though I'm glad you liked it anyway! So you might want to react to those three 🙂 In any case, I love how positive you are, finding something to like in every song, even in the worst songs this year 😂

[@pastlink]

I'm not surprised that I disagree with most of your faves, I have vastly different tastes in music. My faves are Italy, Finland, Lithuania, and of course Iceland. Italy actually had a live performance that's available on KZbin and they are a SOLID rock band, like, Eurovision or not, they are gonna go FAR, I can't wait until they have sold out arena tours worldwide. Another one that I liked that surprised me is Sweden. I'm not one for sappy ballads, but this one really tugs at my heartstrings. Ukraine is also very interesting, it's growing on me.

[@stevesmith8107]

Nothing better than seeing this first thing in the morning

[@toddwaring8929]

Or anytime

[@tomrogue13]

I like it when they sing in they're countries language. Yeah i don't know what they're saying but it always sounds better.

[@ItsTheMagicMelon]

Yea I agree. And I assume it sounds better in their original language, because they probably think about it in their native language, then translate it to English, though I could be completely wrong about that

[@flopjul3022]

ye tick tock(croatia) its original version was Croatian for the local competition but they changed it too English for the ESC itself. I like the local version way more it sounds way better in how the words flow over to one another

[@tomrogue13]

@@flopjul3022 you have a link?

[@brandonhey7797]

@@ItsTheMagicMelon that's me with any bands (that aren't native to an English-speaking country) that have songs in their native language and English. I always prefer when they do songs in their native language to the English ones.

[@livics610]

Love Portugal, Ukraine, Australia, Austria, Russia, Switzerland, Estonia, Latvia, Iceland, Malta, Azerbadjan, Italy ❤️

[@rebmara3880]

the national selection in italy is live, and its called "SANREMO" :)))))

[@loweel2897]

sure, but this is not the finals of Sanremo. They had orchestra too, it was unique performance.

[@oiqueleria]

It’s fun that you find spanish a beautiful language because as a Spanish person I’m always like, wow, icelandic is so beautiful, It sounds so great. I guess we all like what's different hahah

[@AlexMorgan13]

And as an English speaker, that's how I feel when I hear French.

[@Rosi_in_space]

Interesting; I think from a Spanish point of view; Icelandic is the easiest language to pronounce, at least for the vovels, except the Ö sound. And rrrrolled Rs. In a way I am a native (mexican)Spanish speaker, and I love the sound of Icelandic. Do you like how Finnish sounds?

[@vianadobreva]

Everyone likes Spanish 😛

[@brandonhey7797]

@@Rosi_in_space I do. I like how a lot of languages sound though.

[@zouz3588]

@@AlexMorgan13 oh happy to know that you love our language :)

[@asafusubov696]

Switzerland's is last years entry, this year's is different. same performer different song.

[@scottishwelsh]

Loved both of your videos and it’s nice that someone liked the uk but my favourite from both your videos where Cyprus Estonia San Marino Denmark Sweden Norway and Israel

[@esclatvia4382]

SWISS SONG THAT YOU REACTED TO WAS FOR 2020 NOT 2021 Eurovision has an official playlist on their yt channel.

[@edwardmakabling418]

South Korea give 12 to Iceland.. Actually all Dadi song are suitable to me. I have my first Child when he release Think about things, then just got my 10 years with my wife when he release 10 years...

[@pawelm.1583]

Ukrainian song has lyrics and main melody from traditional folklore. They combined this with techno vibe. I love this song (I am Polish)

[@lakehouse9268]

Thank you Hrafna from Sweden 🇸🇪💙🇮🇸

[@ma-dr5te]

I'm so exiteddd! I'm not a morning person but I will happily wake up at 5am for Eurovision 🇦🇺

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Hope your having a great spring season and the videos you post are well done. Thanks for sharing your story with us that are your fans. Outstanding job young lady.

[@roxpace]

I think I love your geeky Iceland contribution song more than my Swedish contribution, your song have a better groove and feeling. So many good songs this year.

[@gringoamigo8146]

I remember my first time experiencing Eurovision while living in Scandinavia. I had absolutely no clue what it was, or even knew it existed. The show was never shown in US. It's entertaining to watch who each country picked to represent them. Most were strange, and not my type. Only one stood out good was Lordi, Hallelujah, from Finland.

[@zsoltsandor3814]

First rehearslas are incoming, so you should be able to see some live performances.

[@kon6708]

Israel had a revamp where they changed up some instrumental things and made a whole new chorus with whistle notes, I'd recommend having a look at that too

[@jimross5264]

For me, and in so many ways, Hrafna is a window into another world. Wish I was 20 again! Such a girl...

[@irinashvets9934]

This is so hard to decide what song and performance you like the most since almost everything sounds amazing this year.

[@domiiinik4320]

You listened to older version of Israel, now they have revamped version which is even better

[@gecss9007]

I prefer the one before the revamp

[@ronnopotter]

The version of Israel is not the final version. They decided to release a revamp that sound very different of this, and certainly much better

[@ukjentoversetter2225]

Iceland SLAYED it.

[@Ayelet.M]

So proud of my Italian and Swiss side and of course Israel 😍

[@stefan6785]

Didn’t you say you’re going to listen to Serbia’s song in the part 2? You listened to the wrong one and you said you’re going to listen to the 2021 version.

[@itzsanya9530]

Fun fact: Latvia's Eurovision Song was hated by bunch of conservatives and Christians (our country is very religious even though not many people go to church, and conservative) because in the official music video there's a drag queen and two girls kissing, thinking she wanted "force her beliefs on them". They called the video satanic because of the crown movement in the dance thinking it was horns. They also hated her outfit cause it didn't have any pants even though it's a bodysuit. They started a petition to not send the song to Eurovision, because it's not the song they voted for even though there wasn't voting and try to sue her. Our country is very homophobic, racist and sexist in general. It's pretty terrible here, well people are terrible. Btw love your videos ❤

[@k1ngchr1s56]

Things in the United states are getting worse as well with all those issues

[@janistaukulis3292]

Nu tu gan pārspīlē

[@comom2055]

I love Iceland’s song! I play it all the time! I also love Sweden’s song! Does anyone know how people in the US can watch Eurovision?

[@jacobg492]

You need to get a VPN and change your location to Europe. Then you can watch it on KZbin.

[@jacobg492]

@@elvisionario9466 it’s geoblocked in the US. Peacock is streaming the final now for free! (3PM eastern)

[@SpettroFamily]

Hrafna cool polite girl . i was not so crazy about the Italian song when it was selected, but now, compared to other songs, i have to say it is very powerfull. By the way, i love the fact that this girl care some much about our dear Europe, i love that. thanks dear

[@walterl322]

Lol, I'm latvian and I do like that song quite a bit, I've heard many, let's just say, interesting opinions about it, some people have even called Samantha's song satanic or even a "spit in the soul of Latvia", the song is simply about body positivity and inclusion... truly satanic... kinda speaks about the social climate in Latvia...

[@brandonhey7797]

I can't listen to my music in Latvia then. 😢

[@janistaukulis3292]

Interesanti/interesting :D

[@loumandatw]

DAMNIT I was so excited to hear her thought on Switzerland cause his song this year is fkin fantastic! a masterpiece! so sad she missed it :/

[@malvzh9971]

Thank you from Sweden !!!❤️

[@eefneleman9564]

kzbin.info This is were you can find the finalists, performing on the amazing stage in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

[@stoiccowl]

Estonian here and Uku is just unlucky xD he won in 2019 the estonian trials to the eurovision but then covid hit and eurovision was cancelled but managed to get this year :P

[@EmoBearRights]

What does the second part of Dadi's group title mean? I'm guessing it's something like and company or family or group but I like an Icelandic person to tell me.

[@nemeseax7123]

Sweden! One of the best songs. Well not because I am Swedish of course hahaha 😆Italy is so cool. Great part 2 ,hugs from Billings, Montana 🇺🇸

[@karlobosec6517]

Iceland and Switzerland are actually Eurovision 2020 songs, they have new ones for 2021 💕

[@falathrim4322]

iceland one is this year's hahaha

[@sannev8407]

@@falathrim4322 That's how much they are alike lol

[@hamishmcmaniac3049]

Your eyes are amazing! Greetings from Liverpool UK 🇬🇧❤❤ XXXXXX

[@bg6326]

italy100% iceland is very very cute too

[@liamodonovan6610]

Always excited to see you hrafna awesome video always interested in your different opinions love you hrafna

[@abbeyrhapsody3205]

Loved Azerbaijan's and Switzerland's song the most from Northern Cyprus! ♡

[@zerinabajrami9156]

OMG HOW DOES SHE GET HER EYELINER SO PERFECT!!!??? IM HYPNOTIZED

[@fuqiu1591]

Fun Fact Malta’s singer Destiny, won Junior Eurovision. She is also the bookies fave to win.

[@NIKOLAP7]

14:54 North Macedonia. Macedonian here, North Macedonia performed amazingly in 2019 Contest with Tamara Todevska and "Proud", we won the jury vote (Belarus votes were excluded) and we got 10 points from Iceland, but the televoting didn't pass well, only 58 points. As far as the cancelled 2020 and 2021 Contest, honestly the 2020 song "You" was much better, much more dynamic. Vasil is a great singer, a child prodigy, his song "Marionka" at the 1994 Golden Nightingale (the most famous children's song festival in North Macedonia) became an evergreen. Vasil has with a very powerful voice (he is also an opera singer, bariton and even mayve a tenor) but the 2021 song "Here I Stand" was at best a mediocre song. North Macedonia sends decent musicians to Eurovision, but either the song is mediocre or the staging sucks (with the exception of Tamara Todevska and "Proud" in 2019). Vasil is one of the very few openly gay men in North Macedonia, but in North Macedonia while is not illegal to be gay it is socially unacceptable (for the record I am straight man, but I have no problem with gay people). I appreciate that you pronounced it "Makedonija". Thank you.

[@lifefan1]

Yeyy! Azerbaijan 🇦🇿💕.

[@ShadyMegane]

What do you think about things?

[@Silweto]

LOVE FROM BULGARIA AND VIKI FOR ALL OF YOU 💚❤️

[@Jon-mv2ng]

Hi Hrafna. Off topic, have you seen Stella Blomkvist and what do you think of it?

[@djAstraim]

How does it keep getting better? 🎉🎉🎆🎆🎇🎇🎊🎊

[@Lita1]

LOL funny Hrafna LOVELY MUSIC I liked this video yes!!!!👍😅

[@sannev8407]

Switzerland was last years song :) and the singer is 22

[@nikitaivanovic7510]

Will you react to Serbian entry 2021? Btw nice video!

[@eurovision_moa]

I will vote for Iceland 🇮🇸❤️ love from Sweden 🇸🇪❤️

[@UrupOnNyappy]

But girl where did you get that top 😍 it looks gorgeous on you! Stunning and funny as always

[@3lk3v]

a video speaking only icelandic? can you please? i love how icelandic sounds

[@Rosi_in_space]

She already has this; search in her videos for : "Iceland inspired make up tutorial", she does a colourful make up while wearing an Icelandic football jersey.

[@empadalovers]

I only came here to see Italy lol

[@tamasgergo9827]

Your hair It's so beautiful! :)

[@sarahhm741]

I love how she calls rock music unique 😄

[@waywardcalifornian3516]

To watch your videos is just AWESOME...you are cool like ice cream🍨

[@johnkercheval9758]

Hoping you react to this year's songs!!

[@adamdanielsson-wiik8402]

You listened to wrong song to Israel and Switzerland. Israel has same song that you listened to but they upgraded it and Switzerland had that song last year

[@arinna527]

Manizha is the best ❤️

[@markojovanovic5901]

Why you still didnt react to Serbia this year

[@blahajenthusiast101]

I was waiting so bad for Daði Freyr to show up lol

[@Mtn-Drue]

Everything that you love is American. Show some goddamn respect. These "beats" this "drop" all this music is American. Show. Some. God. Damn. Respect.

[@nedelcugabriel3010]

You kinda look like Ester expósito (the blonde girl from Elite, Netflix)

[@gigihsetiawan3129]

Iceland is my favorite

[@just_a_yokai1103]

im kinda upset that croatia did not make the finals... i think she would've made a great performance too and i also think she had a verse in croatian

[@arnis.minikovics]

For Latvia you should watch the music video!

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

You should, if possible, consider using manual focus instead of the malfunctioning AF.

[@Aidan_Au]

Next: Reacting to BTS and K-pop

[@BTS_MATTERS]

What about Phillipines of Voices made...🇵🇭 🇮🇸

[@rosariomuntoni3381]

Italyyyyy wiiinnn!!! MÅNESKIIIIN!!! 🎉🏆🎊

[@richardsmith7819]

You look really good with a tan.

[@agnessa396]

Hello, I'm from Poland and I have to say that our song will definitely not sound better live. It's a pure playback, our representative was chosen by our government, not by us. It's propaganda. We apologize for that. Shame!

[@domiiinik4320]

XD

[@agnessa396]

@@domiiinik4320 it's not XD, it's true.

[@domiiinik4320]

You are yourself brainwashed with propaganda from the oposition party, which is as bad as the ruling party

[@agnessa396]

@@domiiinik4320 The fact that I notice the manipulation of some representatives of our "the one and only" "national" channel doesn't mean that i'm brainwashed. He was chosen without public voting and that's not normal.

[@domiiinik4320]

@@agnessa396 Yes, that wasn't fair, but you shouldn't hate him just for that, he's ok guy, not a propaganda tube

[@anaisabel2956]

Portugal👏👏👏👏👏🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@carolineoconnor7239]

My 10 month old loves Gagnamagnid

[@justcreed4024]

Hrafna 😍❤

[@helekin2000]

Iceland had a sweet song. Up there with Ukraine

[@elliebailey1350]

yesss bulgaria is amazing

[@flopjul3022]

normally i like music like embers but the UK just doesnt do it for me, for some odd reason. i like Poland way more

[@HardeepSingh-fb1fy]

Hi hrafna,how is it going? I am from INDIA. I really like your videos.

[@aesthetix3398]

Ukraine is my favorite, Russia my second favorite, Azerbaijan is my third favorite, Greece my fourth, Bulgaria my fifth favorite.

[@aesthetix3398]

I love israels song, too.

[@magosiaharasimik2418]

You should listen to the revamped version of Israel, it's even better

[@Official_Blair]

I wish Canada could join the contest.

[@williamhadley1580]

I know right? Australia can join but they tell the Americas....🖕

[@Vescilla]

@@williamhadley1580 Most Americans don't even know what Eurovision is, I'm sure if they wanted to join they'd be allowed to

[@christopherhall5640]

As a Canadian I always think you’re referring to the Will Ferrel movie, then I have to remember this is in fact a real show 😂

[@Rosi_in_space]

And now for Iceland: _Volcano man_

[@brandonhey7797]

Why else would their be a film about Eurovison? 🤔

[@pietrovilgrande8074]

POV: UK O POINTS E SI GODE ITALY LET'S GOOOO

[@scottishwelsh]

Oh and I like the Russian and Ukrainian songs

[@stenxx]

You miss the Serbian song for 2021, in last video you reacted 2020, and Israel do the revamp for their song.

[@jorgenpinoy1724]

Hey gorgeous, what do you think about the Belgium band?

[@Senatik_Ann]

Russia ♥️

[@Zelenox]

Oh

[@Warlock_UK]

It's a shame that on the day the UK entry was singing out of tune/key for big chunks of the song. No wonder we got Nil Points.

[@MrThedwp]

It wouldn't have mattered how good James would have sung as it's a thing now that Europe hates the UK at Eurovision. It's a real shame because he and the song deserved more than zero

[@Warlock_UK]

​@@MrThedwp there's other videos on this which show that's demonstrably false. We always submit mediocre songs. The winning song has sold loads in Italy. The UK's song only got to 47 in the UK singles chart. If that's the best it does in the UK, how do we expect it to do well anywhere else?

[@MrThedwp]

@@Warlock_UK you clearly don't understand how Eurovision works then so there's no point in trying to educate you

[@Warlock_UK]

@@MrThedwp I agree the political bloc bias is there, but you have to ask yourself - honestly - if *we* only put that song to number 47 in the charts, how do we expect anyone else to vote for it? Everyone was cheering for the guy, he was having a great time and putting a good spirit into it. Since the brexit vote we finished 15th, 24th and last with 111, 48 and 11 points respectively. We've only topped 100 points 4 times in the last *20* years. We. Put. Forward. Crap. Songs.

[@MrThedwp]

@@Warlock_UK Believe me I'm well aware of how the UK seemingly every year send shit songs but by UK standards this year's song was actually decent but by Eurovision standards it was rather forgettable. It still doesn't change the fact that it deserved better than double zero as that's disgraceful but at least you had 3 other countries with you on the public zero points scale. As for not doing well in the charts did you expect the UK public to go out and buy it after it got destroyed in Eurovision? Because as likeable as James Newman is I'm certainly not buying "Embers" because he's a nice guy as the song is fine but forgettable