Switzerland Eurovision 2024 Reactionalysis - Music Teacher Analyses The Code by Nemo (Reaction)

Switzerland!! There's nothing neutral about this one! Mike discusses and analyses the pure genius which is The Code by Nemo, representing Switzerland for the Eurovision Song Contest, 2024.
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[@TheMuserResolute]

A reminder that this was filmed half way through March when Switzerland was at No.3 in the odds! Its place at No.1 now does not come as a surprise!

[@Iamyouiay]

Yeah they got on first place once everyone realized that they can smash those vocals and head voice even in a club setting, an elevator or in the middle of the street.

[@DramaQueenMalena]

It's about Nemo's life. From 9-13 they were part of the youth opera and musicals. Then, at 15 they became famous as a rapper - a super talent. With 18, after winning 4 Swiss Music Awards, Nemo took some time and then came back with English songs. More pop or this experimental music. In the German speaking part of Switzerland Nemo is very famous. Nemo normally writes and produces their songs, alone or with others. They also play multiple instruments. Nemo's sister is a well-known photographer and does a lot of the visual art and the costumes. Her name is Ella Mettler, she's 22 or 23.

[@TheMuserResolute]

Thank you for the explanation 😊 So the intro linking to “Habanera” directly relates to their time in opera? Very clever!!

[@DramaQueenMalena]

@@TheMuserResolute It seams kind of chronological at the beginning with the rap as second. But I don't know.

There are so many references like in Baby Lasagna's story, with involvement of whole family. It'll be really though in finals and I hope no politics will be there. I hope that pure quality and touch will win. As a Croat I root for Rim Tim Tagi Dim of course, but I'm really touched by diversity in Nemo's entry. This is just briliant! It's amazing mash-up. Let the better song and performance win!

[@DramaQueenMalena]

@ You just made me change my vote. I planned to vote for Croatia and/or Greece. Or Ireland after the Semifinal I. But I got insulted by so many BL fans for defending a person that is in their opinion "not normal" or "sick" that I changed my vote. But of course I know there are all sorts of people everywhere. There are a lot of Swiss people who hate being represented by Nemo. I think for both of them it is already a big success and I like that Eurovision unites Europeans.

[@grrumakemeangry]

@@DramaQueenMalenaI hate those salty Bl fans. So glad that nemo rightfully won!

[@HabitualParadox]

I love watching reaction videos for this song because you can just tell eeeveryone who hears it for the first time just gets swept along for the ride. There's so much going on but never too much at once and I really love it!

[@TheMuserResolute]

Nemo definitely has a way of contrasting these sections so heavily, yet unifying it all at the same time!

[@atropatene3596]

I didn't hear it until the finale. I had just gotten back into the room getting everyone beers. I was just standing there with the beers in hand mesmerised until the song was over. And everyone on the couch was too cause nobody said "hey give us the beer! "

[@hittnau5]

I know them personally. Very, very creative and Nemo will deliver on the stage, they have been famous in Switzerland for about 10 years, earning respect in freestyle rapping and then pop. Great stage presence and will be able to hit the high notes. It's a perfect song for their life

[@zagorskaewelina]

How old are they?

[@hittnau5]

@@zagorskaewelina 24

[@anssia3123]

This was such an unexpected move from Switzerland (sending sad boy ballads since 2020) and I couldn't be more happy. This is fantastic and I think I'm rooting for Switzerland this year. Nemo can pull it off live, so as long as they don't mess up the staging, I'm sure this will do well. I just hope it's not too "weird" for the voters.

[@TheMuserResolute]

Nooo i don’t think it’ll be too weird at all. It’ll be impressive!

[@Modosco]

the staging will be done by Benke Rydman which did the staging for Käärijä who came 2nd last year and the staging for Måns in 2015 (who won the contest)

[@littlejohnuk]

It's something I've never heard before - echoes of Opera, Mercury, a bit of Bowie, some drum n bass rap. All created into one organic whole.

[@S84ndWave08]

When Nemo hits the high notes it had me thinking of the blue alien singing from The Fifth Element. I wasn't originally sure about the one but it has grown on me, very catchy! The live performance was even better!

[@marifrancisramirez2534]

Me encanta este chico, alcanza unas notas altisimas la puesta en escena genial, me alegro de que haya ganado , Dimash Qudaibergen quien el reactor ha mencionado canta Diva dance del quinto elemento, Dimash tiene un registro de 7 octavas 🤯 ❤

[@tortlifee3470]

Nemo was originally rapping in swiss german and had always beautiful written texts. I loved them singing in swiss german and i always get goosebumps hearing this masterpiece.

[@MankeRayder]

I loved how you were smiling throughout the whole song 🥰 imo thats a big part of music, making people smile. I'm rooting for Nemo ❤

[@crazyknitter22]

I actually heard it first time live and was blown away. Then I watched the music video and it felt just so fitting. I have now watched at least 20 reaction videos and read many of the comments. Every single one loved it and if it was for the comments we could just hand the trophy to Nemo. I am just so delighted that as Swiss who lives in the UK can vote for Nemo. ❤

[@auoktoimo4586]

i am japanese living in switzerland and nemo was the only singer who i wanted to vote😂 and it was very fist time to listen the song. Unfortunately it was not possible for me to vote for him. then I thought, never mind, he will get many votes anyway, then he won❤ Juhu

[@crazyknitter22]

@@auoktoimo4586 Made me chuckle when I saw the Juhu. It tells me you're in the German speaking part of Switzerland 🇨🇭. I hope you enjoy life in the most beautiful country in the world. I switched it for the rainy UK. 😄

[@auoktoimo4586]

@@crazyknitter22 thanks. i really enjoy my life in switzerland, i love this country❤️ if you miss fondue komm mal vorbei, here should be a bit more sunny than UK😁

[@crazyknitter22]

@@auoktoimo4586 I will be back in autumn visiting my mum.

[@Thomas.Saunders]

Yeah, Croatia was my favorite, until I heard this song. And they came in 1 and 2. I don't love everything about the contest, but I really love everything about this song. Did you watch Nemo sing this in the Semi final or the final? He was on some kind of moving disk thing, and hitting those notes. Worthy winner of the contest. Great to hear your reaction to the contest songs. Thanks for doing them.

[@TheMuserResolute]

Yup! Incredibly happy that Nemo won 😊

[@PjuskSA]

The live performance was 🔥

[@perlareinhard386]

You are a good reactor.. !! For me this is my winner!!!

[@mariquitachiquita]

I love so much watching your reactions. Understanding and knowing music!

[@andreaglogowski9628]

Yepp, you are so right! I listend to it the first time and thought the same: Wow, how creative, how complex is it. And how good is Nemo (never heard of him before) switching between Opera, Vibrato on one side and Rap on the other. He performed great and sung perfect and clear at the ESC. Impressive young talent!

[@grrumakemeangry]

YAY NEMO WON

[@TheMuserResolute]

So happpy!

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

It's such a clever and creative composition. Like Austria last year but totally improved to perfection this time. One of the austrian contenders was in the song camp for switzerland this year and you can hear that. not that its a copy but it has a similar vibe. But with Nemo as Artist its so much better!

[@TheMuserResolute]

It really is clever!!

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

They co-wrote it with 2 others.

[@amasim86]

I hear this song, and it feels like it wouldn't be out of place as a bond song. Very well executed song.

[@pretzel2272]

Absolutely Bond-material! 🤩

[@filipinabisdaknurseswissvlog39]

Nemo is absolute perfect

[@mattspintosmith5285]

Definitely Bizet habanera at the beginning. Also the five note figure from the Queen of the Night's aria from Mozart's Magic Flute in the pre-chorus. (I'm a clergyman who - in another life - played four different male roles in that opera 🙂). Then the french horns are very John Barry/Bond style. Pano the piano guy thinks there's a bit of Don Giovanni in there too - where the Commendatore turns up at the feast.

[@TheMuserResolute]

Hey!! Thanks for this info! I’m definitely not as well versed in opera. I’ll listen out for those 😊

[@Slantwalker]

Found you because of this song, and you def know the craft, loved watching your reaction.

[@pretzel2272]

I absolutely loved your reaction! ❤ The song is really amazing, and I am so happy that Nemo won - their voice, performance and energy were incredible! There is also a wonderful version on YT of Nemo singing "the Code" accompanied by the classical orchestra of Biel, the city they were born. The setting is perfect, and Nemo's chemistry with the conductor is just so beautiful to watch! All the best from Switzerland! 🌞❤

[@gerfrancis]

I love that you look stunted and pleasantly surprise. This is quality and I see you appreciate this. Great.

[@TheMuserResolute]

It truly is quality! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment

[@sebastian0107]

This is really awesome isn't it? Glad you liked it too!

[@gorshocheg]

finally!

[@MisterStarr]

I love seeing the music coaches and teachers hearing this and seeing how high and low they go and comparing the notes to be shocked

[@tari_runa]

This could be a James Bond song. I don't know why, but always James Bond Movies are in my mind if i hear this song

[@tookitogo]

I think it’s the strings and deep brass in the background that give it that vibe - which I completely agree with you on. (It also feels reminiscent of the Inception soundtrack, especially when the piano comes in.)

[@josefinelagerstrom2643]

Please react to the live performance from Eurovision. Both semifinal and final were perfect. 🙏

[@MariaCarabin]

Yeah!! Thx for doing Nemo! I’ve been looking for your reaction (and they are named after Captain Nemo - Jules Verne; and older than the fish).

[@TheMuserResolute]

Yup! I feel like Nemo the clownfish hijacked the name 😆 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment :)

[@bleucha]

I have a friend called Nemo because of little Nemo in slumberland (also he is half Italian and that an Italian name)

[@lydiageraki2113]

Hi from beautiful Greece! Before eurovision night my top 3 songs were Italy, Croatia and France. But when I listen to this one... Oh Jesus! I was open mouthed!!!

[@user-di2hv5dy5f]

Thank you for sharing. 🇨🇭👽

[@monican.3859]

Stunning❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sebastian_Irum]

Music: ✅ Lyrics: ✅ Artist: ✅ Authenticity: ✅ Entertainment: ✅ Live Vocals ✅ Winner: ✅❗️👏

[@shadow-bd7hr]

broken trophy:✅

[@pretzel2272]

😂😂😂 Brilliant! ❤❤❤

[@ruthcn6890]

Me encantó desde la primera vez que la escuché. Sin duda una de los favoritas y diría que mi canción ganadora ❤ Por cierto, estupenda reacción 👍 Saludos desde España 🇪🇸😊

[@kareneggenschwiler5075]

Awesome 👍😎❤️

[@droy4372]

Awesome 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉NUMBER ONE WITH NO EFFORT AT ALL !! Eurovision in Switzerland next year !!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 12 points !!!

[@stefanogortaldi3156]

The Habanera connection is probably because of the descending chromatic scale. I find the whole song incredibly interesting and full of surprises - how Nemo manages to keep all those styles together so convincingly in just 3 minutes is pure genius. Not eveyone likes it - some find it confusing... The Code and La Noia are my 2 winners this year - both make full use of dynamics and stops and goes and full of surprises - while Nemo has the edge on vocal range and memorable melodic lines Angelina's strenghts are infectious rhytmics and stage presence. I can't see the others - these 2 are well above the rest and deserving winners.

[@celeste5331]

I love them! What an incredible performance!

[@VC-xj1fs]

The orchestral arrangement sounds like the score from The Crown

[@nelufar91]

I was right saying that you're definitely the best reacting and analysing eurovision songs but could you please make a video about old one, the offspring, the kids aren't alright? I would really appreciate knowing your point of view. I'm sorry for my English, I'm not a native but I'm following you in every single video you post😊

[@TheMuserResolute]

You’re too kind!! Thank you 😊 I’ll see what I can do re: the offspring. It would be good to get into more analysis of songs which I know rather than just first time listenings

[@aekelly]

Nemo is non-binary and I believe the song is at least in part about their journey of self-discovery.

[@TheMuserResolute]

It’s good to see representation this year with Nemo and Bambie Thug 😊 Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@aekelly]

@@TheMuserResolute oh my gosh, thank YOU for the Maneskin reactions! I just discovered (and subscribed to) your channel and I can't wait to watch them all! 💕

[@DavidBee]

Brilliant analysis, thank you! The only other thing that I would have mentioned was the cinematic, James Bond-ish flourish. The song is a masterpiece, sung masterfully.

[@Hex04]

Really a good song!👍We learn a bit more to analyse songs

[@palm2004]

He’s defo my winner - 12 points from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@TheMuserResolute]

Yesss! I gotta say, I’m tempted to give my 12 points to Bambie Thug this year!

[@marcky72]

Nemo dit this Song...hey from Switzerland!

[@CionnFE]

Love this one too. He’s clearly extremely creative at a young age. Along with Croatia and I think for contrast France. Hopefully you’ll review the French entry too. 🎈

[@TheMuserResolute]

Hi! Yes, reviewing France’s aswell :)

[@Halliinnchuks]

I loved this from the first time an i don't get bored wathing it or listening to it. It will do wery well. Who knows who will win. And thanks for the reaction :)

[@TheMuserResolute]

Thanks 😊 yes this has Winner written all over it! I think this may have been the second or third song I listened to (before Croatia) and felt the winning vibes with this straight up.

[@S.erwinsdottir]

I feel a lot of Panic at the Disco's vibes... at the beginning.

[@user-tl3xf4ig4o]

Bro is the incarnation of Freddie Mercury

[@rich1576]

When I listen to this, I seem to have "The world is not enough" by Garbage in my head

[@Mika_F1]

You have to react to the netherlands! Number 3 in the bookmakers now!

[@palmiraip8056]

12 puntos des España ❤❤

[@billyoconnor1857]

Liked this one but rather Croatia personally, and as always - Vesuvius by Sufjan Stephens

[@chrissg4493]

2:33 piano of nemo the code into Freddie Aguilar - anak (child)???

[@whachyagonnado]

to me sa a swiss this has very british vibes ... a bohemian rapsody, a prodigy beat and a jamiriquai hat

[@sevi7301]

Just for clarification, Nemo is latin and means no one

[@aleksandradabrowska1508]

Excellent song. We have been missing good music for a few years now with Eurovision. Broke the Code has James Bond vibes.

[@Emrico35]

sooo you listened both, which is better in your opinion? croatia or switzerland?

[@TheMuserResolute]

It’s so difficult, they both have so much that’s incredible. I think I like Switzerland better if I have to choose!

[@didi851984]

I dislike the message of Swiss song... Like what is he promoting? How can mases prelaze to the lyrics? Music and his vocal range is what I like. On the other hand, Croatian song is a more interesting blend of different genres, has a very serious topic, is insanely rhytmic and catchy and the singer is more charismatic, yet so humble.

[@anonymouse8124]

@@didi851984 Everybody can relate to the feeling that they don't fit into the molds of society exactly, that there's something about them that they have to discover and find the courage to express. Objectively, The Code has a more serious and deep topic. I find Nemo just as charismatic and humble.

[@didi851984]

@@anonymouse8124 I couldnt relate, sry

[@nurailidepaepe2783]

​@@didi851984 hey good for you! but most people do

[@andreassteiner5672]

Wow! First reactor ever that I see to mention Dimash in comparison to Nemo’s song. What a knowledge you have, great! That’s exactly what has to be considered about this Swiss guy Nemo. He is far away from Dinash‘s quality. As a fact, who could actually be at least close to the best voice, this planet has ever seen.! But Nemo’s performance in his song „The Code“belongs clearly to this (new?) family of stunning male-female voices in one person! Andreas, Berne, Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@TheMuserResolute]

Thank you! Congrats to your country for an awesome entry (tbh I think the last few years have been incredible anyway)!

[@andreassteiner5672]

@@TheMuserResolute 💙

[@durabelle]

If Dimash wrote a song with Ren it might be something like this 😄

[@TheMuserResolute]

Hahahaha yep 😆

[@virginiamoon07]

Finally someone who thought of Ren, also :))

[@Mad_Flavor]

nemo born 1999. nemo the movie release 2003

[@tattes]

Hello, do u gonna react to Portugal?

[@TheMuserResolute]

Yup!

[@stopsilencing2700]

5th element

[@LuicDeNoir]

Hiii reaction pliss a : Bambie thug Domnsday Blue íntimate version

[@lenariuse]

winn Poland 12 points

[@irinawq]

Не розумію їх , не зайшло, більше Норвегія сподобалась ❤

[@MAS-lw1cm]

This is a very good song, but in my opinion it will be too weird and difficult for not-ESC-fans, for people who hear this song and see the vocalist first time. Juries will give him the highest notes but televoters...I'm not so sure.

[@immobilienberaterinschweiz]

you will see the live show and then you know 🔥🔥🔥

[@ingainga2594]

Oh I think he gonna get a lot of televoters because it’s something new in esc

[@crazyknitter22]

It might resonate with a lot of people. I mean we all are on a journey of self discovery in many ways. I saw a connection because I discovered being autistic. And it was also a journey to hell and back.

[@feridedogan7653]

I dont know why everyone says this is new. He just copies 2 or 3 other styles and mix them. There Was alot similar things in Eurovision and even this year Ukraine i guess has exact the same style of vocalist. He will not win. His voice is good really. But the song goes everywhere and is very chaotic. There is Pop than Opera than rap. Eurovision Songs need to be easier for people to sing it. This Songs make my head tired.

[@celinameelker1631]

i do get why everyone compares nemo to dimash, but after watching nemos live preformance, i do think that nemo lacks a lot of the vocal training and tegniques that dimash has. nemo has a high vocal range, but he isnt able to utelise it that much without sounding too breathy or strained live. i love the code though!

[@sebastian0107]

The potential is there, just like with the young David Bowie, who only became a better singer in the mid-seventies. But already now; he's doing just fine!

[@celinameelker1631]

@sebastian0107 absolutely!

[@sebastian0107]

@@celinameelker1631 I also noticed the out-of-breath-nes a few times; it's all that running around on stage, and maybe some nerves. But it's all real, no auto-tune. He even sang the song, on pitch, a-capella on the streets of Stockholm!

[@celinameelker1631]

@sebastian0107 absolutely! Its expected to be a bit out of breath while moving that much

[@Emrico35]

It's a great song but i feel like Croatia will win it all

[@shaaravguha3760]

Bro react to israel aswell, I wanna hear what you think about it. (It was one of my favourites)

[@irinawq]

Ukraine будь ласка подивіться, дуже чекаєм ваш відгук❤🌷🤝🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇦

[@TheMuserResolute]

Thank you 😊 yes this will be released soon

[@irinawq]

​@@TheMuserResoluteдякую, ми завжди чекаєм ваш справедливий відгук❤

[@PjuskSA]

Non-binary artist

[@tinofranic5694]

the song is amazing but unfortunately is not genuine.. one part of the song is from "the magic flute-queen of the night aria".. and one part is from James bond movies soundtrack... And this rap part is familiar as well...

[@DramaQueenMalena]

It's Nemo's life. Nemo was part of the young opera and the Magic flute is the first opera they sang (as Papageno as a 9 years old). At 15 Nemo was a famous rapper in Switzerland and if you listen to songs like Blockbuster or Himalaya you see that his rapping is already mixed with Pop or even Funk. And then it's not a James Bond song. Both songs have high notes. Like 1000s of other songs. You cannot like the song and it's ok. But it's not not original.