SAN MARINO EUROVISION 2024 - REACTING TO ‘

[@ThePeaceAround]

Just to confirm, the video is 11:10 because the song missed the mark for me 😜

[@neilonaniet]

Nailed it 🙂

[@Sonnen_Licht]

Your mind 😆

[@TheWhiteScatterbug]

I see what you did there with the video length x)

[@alessandria5253]

I like your reactions, all of them, I swear, but I just LOVE it when you don't like a song 😅😅 you're so honest and kind ❤

[@ThePeaceAround]

Awww cheers ☺️ always feel a bit awkward when I don’t like a song so glad it’s received well

[@SharveyPlays]

Nooooo the video is 11:10 not 11:11 😭

[@GastonTheGreat]

This is truly awesome. Something completely different from everything we've already seen in the contest. Completely memorable. Do we have a potential dark horse here? Yes, we do. BTW, the lead singer was recovering from a bronchitis in this performance, her vocals are usually way better. Oh, and you don't need to apologize for not enjoying it, it's completely ok. I don't like the swiss entry and everyone else seem to love it... every and each of us have our own mug to drink our cup of tea. ;)

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

Me too!

[@AlbertHernandezTorne]

It's in Spanish because they previously sent this song to this year's Benidorm Fest and they weren't chosen to take part in the competition and after that they sent the same song to San Marino

[@055f00]

And the lyrics are roughly about "If you don't take us, someone else will"

[@Unfortunatesoul00]

Personally i love this entry a lot they are in my top5 and i really think that everyone sleeps on megara. I hope they make it to the final

[@maxkho00]

Same, the song is amazing. I genuinely don't understand some of Rachel's comments. "I'm lost, the melody keeps jumping" is such a bizarre comment given that e.g. Switzerland's melody jumps around far more (the opening verse has nothing to do with the rest of the song) and she has no problems with it. Perhaps the tinnines of the guitar and the weak vocals obscured the melody for her (understandable; the sound mixing and vocals were pretty bad in the live performance, but in the studio version they're a lot better), but there's still definitely a melody in there, and it's really good. Calling it pastiche is also very weird given it literally mixes existing genres (rock, punk, pop, flamenco) and is unlike any other song in this Eurovision. I'd love to see Rachel's reaction to the studio version of the song; I'm sure it will be very different.

[@Itsryebailey]

It’s so underrated I like it personally

[@algrave]

Regarding her vocals, Kenzy was recovering from bronchitis during UVSM this year.

[@AliraeIre]

To be fair, I'm spanish, I loved Megara last year, I was happy when I San Marino chose them, but this song isn't their best song. It's enjoyable but I guess there's a reason they weren't on this year BF. All said, I still hope they get good score :) but it's okay not to like the song, don't worry

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

I love this much more than previous San Marino entries! Megara participated in Benidorm Fest last year and nearly represented Spain. The lead singer is great on stage with her fiesta energy and the staging will be amped up. Musically it brings a lot of diversity to the contest!

[@ESC_ChrisM]

Ahhh, I can understand why people don’t like it. Personally I love it. It may be because, as a Spanish speaker I love the shade being thrown at benidormfest. Also, the fact megara are representing San Marino this year and nebulossa are representing Spain when they competed in the other contests previously 😁. I think given the lack of punk rock this year, this is cool to have and I’d like it to qualify, but semi 2 is now equally as stacked as semi 1.

[@maxkho00]

I don't understand how people don't like it. Mind explaining?

[@TheFrkSofa]

ouch 😅 I like it personally, mostly the chorus. I loved the outfit of the backup dancers also, don't get it either, but loved them and their dancing. Not one of my faves, but ouch 😂

[@alipanroosendaal9503]

The San Marino production does not show the song off to the best. Sure it is a bit basic but she is a performer who could sell this. - However, you gave a qenuine reaction. Good for you.

[@randomname9949]

Megara were my winners of BF 2023 instead of Blanca Paloma and Im so glad they are able to represent San Marino this year, arcadia was stronger but this song is fun!

[@simoncasteloesc]

The video during 11:10 😂😂 I really like the song 😢

[@turtellok4964]

I really love this entry, although it's definitely better in the studio version. I've been a Megara fan since last year when they participated in benidorm fest and I'm so happy they're back. I feel like representing San Marino is a disadvantage, but I'm excited for their eurovision performance

[@editingcafeph1991]

I've been waiting for this.

[@zanneoxfr3265]

Oh noooo T_T I love this one a lot, love the chords during the chorus, love the vibe and the melodies, and omg that BRIDGE! This kind of rock with "out-there" elements is just what i love, so yeah i'm disappointed you didn't enjoy it T_T And the live in San Marino didn't really elevate the song x) But that's okay, you stan Aija so i forgive you this time XD

[@ThePeaceAround]

I’m forever an Aija Stan 👌🏻♥️

[@editingcafeph1991]

this is the most passionate reaction i've seen you have in ANY of your videos. XD

[@SH-kz2kv]

Hope you enjoyed your tea ;). Literally can't wait for Croatia tomorrow!

[@th5841]

This is rather light and joyful Italian rock to me. 7/10

[@Maidaseu]

Italian?

[@th5841]

@@Maidaseu Yes. I know this is San Marino. But the feel is Italian rock.

[@alftuvik3820]

@@th5841 She's Spanish and singing in Spanish, the song was originally meant for the Spanish national final but wasn't picked to participate so she tried her luck with the song in San Marino instead.

[@59Crossword]

You should watch the video track of this song instead. This from the national finale of San Marino is so well known for bad sound mixing! (And bad camera angels aswell). I think you will get another impression of this entry if you do that.

[@chootanf]

hehe, knowing how much you love Cha Cha Cha last year you are in for a great treat from Croatia ;)

[@DAGGERWOLF222]

HELL YEAH!!!

[@isimerias]

Wait, I’ve already listened to this song a bunch, but just noticed that towards the end “toda la noche” switched to “tutta la notte” in Italian. I think that’s a really thoughtful touch to San Marino for having a Spanish rock song this year.

[@sapphicgal3245]

I think this song is pretty fun, one of the better San Marinese entries over the last years. One thing that frustrates me about it tho is how flat the chorus sounds production wise, it sounds super compressed and there is almost nothing in the bass frequencies compared to the rest of the song

[@kennet7837]

Considering it's San Marino, this is surprisingly high quality, and certainly a huge step up from last year (though compared to "Arcadia" it's a downgrade). I don't think watching the low budget national final performance with poor audio production did them any favors. I find the studio track very enjoyable.

[@Sonnen_Licht]

It does give Gwen Stefani's What You Waiting For vibes

[@philippeleclerc5341]

I liked their song last year way better than this one, but I'm happy they made their way into the contest. This song feels like it's been rushed in order to have something ready for this year's qualifiers, and I agree it lacks something. The sanmarinese audio quality and camera work doesn't help, but I think they could do way better. Still enjoy them, but I understand your opinion.

[@thomasmccrae895]

Everyone has varying opinions. I personally love this song. It's in my top 10.

[@heppolo]

Rachel, one more note...Please, if you have some free time (I know it takes a ton of effort), make a review of Dana Gillespie's (actual music legend) "The Last Polar Bear" which also took part in San Marino NF (maybe for April 1st or something😅). Thank you for the reviews, keep 'em coming 👏

[@stellatricella7742]

I simply think this song does not deserve a 3 of 10. For respect to other countries I won't say the names but I think in ESC this year we have a lot of lower quality songs and artists. Megara is not so bad, and their song is quiet catchy.

[@tompatterson1548]

I think this song works really well with it being much more synth and guitar lead.

[@randomname9949]

I love Megara, they were the only UVPSM act to truly puto effort in the performance with great customes and a charismatic performance

[@akizaizinskii]

I just know Rachel will love Croatia and probably have it in her top 2-3 😂

[@mali_pleonazmic]

It's unfair to say that you can't hear layers of sound and you are listening it over KZbin which compresses sound

[@ESCVerso]

Somebody had to say it. Megara are still cool, though.

[@ReeceChambers99]

I don't mind this song. I'm glad they're going to Eurovision because I was rooting for them over in Spain last year. I doubt San Marino will make the final again though.

[@turtellok4964]

the song isn't really worse than Arcadia though, I hope they'll get through

[@TheFloon]

Always appreciate your honesty. This one lands at a similar place for me. The chorus sounds kinda like Gwen Stefani "What You Waiting For" but worse. I've heard this probably 6 or more times now and I still can't really remember how it goes. If it weren't for the little spanish guitar section I don't think I'd like anything about it. On a side note, it's so weird to me that in a fully jury voted system, a song that was a 2nd chance entry ended up winning the whole thing.

[@HPelao]

I kind expected your reaction because of your classical music background. We all have different taste, but at least I thought you were going to like the break with the Spanish guitars which definitely gave the song its identity and a very Spanish flavor.

[@triadafillos1]

this flamenco guitar bit is for me the worst element of this song, it sounds coming out of the blue, it has no coherence to the vibe of the song and it sounds like "let's put a traditional sound to the song just to give an ethnic touch...", but for me that does not really work, it makes the song sound like a big mess

[@albertor8303]

I love this song and is in my 11th position! Just to point out, I think it is a bit unfair comparing life performances with studio versions where everything sounds perfect and then in real life... 😬 Plus San Marino doesn't organise the best national selection in terms of technical resources! Said that, we all have different opinions and that's absolutely fine, but a 3 out of 10 I think is a bit unfair.

[@Raffimac]

"Disney Rock" is a new genre! LOL 😄

[@GastonTheGreat]

My gf likes to refer to them as "bubble gum metal" xD

[@BobKilledLauraPalmer]

This song is so much weaker than their "Arcadia", the entry from Benidorm fest 2023. Although, visuals and outfits were kinda similar, just looked more expensive. And Kenzy, the lead singer, can actually sing quite well, giving punk rock energy.

[@joebloggs396]

Well of course it will have been better produced at Benidorm, San Marino has much less money for a national final lol. I still find that chorus boring and the one this year better. The brief keyboard part in last year's was good, but it was only a small part of it.

[@triadafillos1]

I think this entry is very on, but in a very strong ESC year like the 2024 one, I 'm afraid this will not really stand out enough to get to the final. Anyway, good luck to them!

[@editingcafeph1991]

this is what i have been saying for a long time since they sent Arcadia to BenidormFest 2023. i know they represent san marino but spain needs to send a good rock song but megara's kind of rock is NOT the good one. :/

[@AlbertHernandezTorne]

But this is genuine Megara-style song although for me last year's Benidorm Fest's Arcadia was by far better that this year's 11:11

[@stevenoldham8035]

I think Spain voting in SF2 may save them from nil points - sad as I enjoyed their Benidorm Fest entry. Rock fans are better served by Norway and Czech Republic this year which are much more memorable - I still can't remember the melody to 11:11 this late in the season.

[@Doivid297]

Oof, they broke Rachel! Mind you, I get it. I enjoy it when it's on, but it does feel like they're trying to do too much in as little time as possible, and to top it off that San Marino theatre is just... well, crappy. REGARDLESS - the length of this video makes this alone de facto one of the best videos on this channel!

[@ThePeaceAround]

Cheers 😊 had to tease you lot with that 1 second miss

[@heppolo]

It's giving Republica actually, vocally maybe a bit of Gwen Stefani.

[@ThePeaceAround]

Yeah I see what you mean, but republica and Gwen are 100x better 😅

[@heppolo]

@@ThePeaceAround I agree, but it depends on which point of Gwen's career we're mentioning, because Gwen's recent stuff is 😬

[@phillippalee1966]

I would watch the music video for Croatia

[@yanvat3258]

Hey Rachel! I’m longing for your reaction to Croatia’s entry next! I’m curious really, when you have both options of reacting to a studio version (videoclip) or a live performance of a song, which one do you choose and why? Thank you

[@johndoe-yw7eb]

@1:44 Getting some serious Lene Lovich vibes here (a reference for the old-timers 🤣)

[@lovemeamerica]

I really like what she does with her voice at 1:43 (I'm not a musician so idk what you'd call it 🫣) but apart from that... It's not very memorable unfortunately :')

[@georgehand]

I don't know what to make of San Marino as the audio track sounds good but the live performance wasn't on point gonna need to give it a few more listens 🇸🇲🇸🇲🇸🇲

[@achnix3167]

Sorry if i missed you mentioning it... But do you know their Benidorm entry from last year? It was better, thiy one seems musically uninspired

[@danielely3807]

Now tell us how you really feel! 🤣

[@tigerww]

I really enjoyed Arcadia. This is a weaker song. And even though I kind of like the visuals in the live performance, the live sound seems kind of flat and not too interesting. It's true that her voice needs to be emphasized more in Malmø. But now it turnes out that semi 2 is quite strong as well. So even from a starting point in the second half of the second semi I think San Marino might struggle. But Spain is voting in their semi, so I guess Megara will at least get a good score from their home country. Will it be enough though?

[@keldeori3059]

Tbf the actual furry costumes are cooler, people work hard to make them. Also, I agree with you. The time shade =)) The seconds edit: I hope you will watch the live perfomance of Baby Lasagna.

[@yavuzalpkorkmaz1728]

Maybe it's better to react to music videos rather than national finals in situations like this where national final production-wise is not fair to artist to be judged by the performance

[@ooost1970]

Lowest score you've given this year so far. I value your honest opinion. It is a bit messy. For me, it was a surprise winner and I would have preferred Loredana Berte got through for San Marino. Anywho... Croatia is next. I'm really curious what you think. I expect you'll give it anything from a 6.5 to 8

[@idraote]

""I barely picked up anything..."" Ditto

[@josecalero5005]

IMO It feels as if they are trying too hard with the staging, the looks and the attitude to be seen as a hard rock band but the song and the music lacks "noise". It IS too bland for what they seem to pretend to show.

[@dimitric8168]

We want Greece reactionnn

[@orihusky7099]

It seems like Avril Lavinge style music

[@BodyAndSol96]

I know absolutely nothing about music theory but I had pretty much the same reaction as you. This is just bland but loud at the same time, in a bad way. Rock-leaning entries tend to do tell with the televote but I wouldn't be surprised if this is an NQ. It's funny, I've noticed we often have a similar taste, like enjoying Australia last year but not this one.

[@jutjubow]

I would be shocked if this Q-s.

[@nick3805]

I personally like 11:11, through I do have to admit that the NF-Performance was indeed on the weaker Side. I suspect that the Mixing was an Issue, this happens in NFs all the Time and sometimes even in Eurovision itself (Samo Mi se Spava is a prime Example - we know that Luke Black can sing well, his NF Performance was vocally solid, but both of his Eurovision Stages were an utter Desaster because the Vocals were too quiet and overpowered by the Instrumental). Someone also mentioned that she was sick when performing, so this may have also played Part in this. What we also shouldn't forget is that San Marino's NF doesn't exactly have the biggest Funding. But overall, not liking an Entry is totally okay. I can't say to understand in the slightest what the Hype for "La Noia" is about too, for example - for me it sounds a bit half-baked and as if it never reached it's full Potential.

[@joebloggs396]

I much prefer this to the Maneskin song, which had one of the most annoying hooks. But as it's from San Marino it will be underrated.

[@neilonaniet]

Yeah, this whole thing is a bit ... messy. I think they need to sort out whatever's going on around her on the stage during this, but I think the song is generally "OK". I fear it's not going to make the final, though. The only properly good thing about this video is her New Rocks 👍 I love the way you waffled on unnecessarily afterwards to get the video to 11:11, and ended up one second short. Or is that a subtle commentary on the song coming up short for you? 🙂

[@yassassin3618]

Try the video Rachel, is way better than this poor performance

[@MrMike855]

It's no "Arcadia", that's for sure. Also, this could start a nasty trend of artists who aren't good enough to represent their own countries going to San Marino. Don't know if I think it's as bad as you do, though.

[@editingcafeph1991]

tbf they weren't the first artists to do it: Achille Lauro, anyone?

[@GeorgeBreadman]

NQ i guess.

[@retromojito]

I'm into alt music but really can't love this, as much as I try! There's something just.....missing for me. Despite the band clearly being talented, I just can't vibe with it

[@MarlonTorres-ce9wu]

Don't like the song.... Can't wait tomorrow 🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷

[@JeremyAndrosoff]

My feeling is this song is going to get lost against Bambi Thug. Many similarities, but Ireland's song is a better package I think. Just my opinion.

[@kennet7837]

They are in different semi finals.

[@JeremyAndrosoff]

@@kennet7837 It could still affect it. IF both songs were to go to the Grand Final, I think Ireland would definitely cannibalize the votes over this song if it came between the two. Bambi Thug has a better performance package and their song elevates things to a new level. But it's hard to really guess what's going to happen this year. It's fun that there's no clear winner, though Croatia seems to be climbing as the favourite. I would love to see a new Country win this year! Perhaps it'll be Croatia or Lithuania's turn! My personal top #10 right now are: 1. Austria 2. Poland 3. Spain 4. Lithuania 5. Slovenia 6. Croatia 7. Switzerland 8. United Kingdom 9. Finland 10. The Netherlands

[@kennet7837]

@@JeremyAndrosoff That's a big IF. Ireland and San Marino doesn't have a good track record of qualifying. Personally I prefer San Marino out of the two. My favorites are otherwise: Norway (my country, admittedly some bias), Croatia (would also be a great winner), Serbia, Ukraine, Italy and Switzerland. I want to like Lithuania more as the production and performance is strong, but the song lacks a climax to really hook me.

[@formacion-kt3ux]

Wait for the Eurovision performance, they will slay 🎉

[@alexger85]

Doesn’t really vibe with me either. After a tight battle with Austria this went to the last place on my list. Sorry San Marino.

[@Justjus__]

I cant believe how many toilet breaks we have this year on eurovision. There are just a few songs im looking forward to seeing them live. It's really such a pity.

[@Jatzki]

Do you really think so? Because I find myself enjoying or at least somewhat liking over 75% of the songs which is much more that in previous years.

[@Justjus__]

@@Jatzki For me it is quite the opposite. I was going through the songs of 2021 lately and i found most of them good or at least catchy while i cant really pick my top 10 for this year. I guess it has to do with my taste

[@Jatzki]

@@Justjus__ Fair enough

[@joebloggs396]

@@Justjus__ 2021 and 2022 are more unique compared to normal Eurovision, maybe because of the coronovirus there was more songs to choose from. 2021 for instance had entrants come back after the cancelled 2020 with better songs. By 2023 I think it was more back to normal.

[@normanmarengo9047]

trash trash trash trash!

[@IanSowers]

I like this song - and not just because it was by far the best song at the longest and most harrowing national final I put myself through this season (what. is. San Marino. FOR?). It's been living at #10 in my rankings for the last couple weeks, and we're almost out of songs.