AUSTRALIA EUROVISION 2023 - REACTING TO ‘PROMISE’ BY VOYAGER (FIRST LISTEN)

[@VoyagerAlex]

Thanks for your awesome review/reaction, Rachel! It's cool that you noticed the harpsichord too haha! All the best. Alex - Voyager

[@327rebelradio]

@Alex, I got up at 5am to watch from Mackay in QLD, goosebumps mate, all the others were rubbish 🤘🤘🤘

[@Scottie_S]

So, I'm guessing that the contract was not renewed because we don't have anything better to present since you guys....bastards!!! 😆😆😆

[@classed5005]

Who's voting for Rachel to sit on the UK jury? 🤟

[@fannishfanning160]

me

[@gabrielgreenwoodschannel]

She needs to be the new William

[@turtel65]

@@gabrielgreenwoodschannel I would honestly rather have her on all the juries, she knows what she's talking about

[@ooost1970]

@@gabrielgreenwoodschannel Definitely. We don't need a new William and his gaggle of like minded people; We need him replaced with the majestic Rachel.

[@a.m.rifkia.3rd493]

BBC needs to know that it doesn't have to be William all the time.

[@bradleyhill7615]

The Oh Oh moments in the chorus are the secret weapon - in the arena the crowd singing it out will become Voyager’s loudest instrument. So clever as an arena song

[@kimrecreant]

Yes!!

[@atvena]

Exactly it's a song deliberately designed for Eurovision

[@grampafitness9732]

Agreed. The POV clips from the audience in the theater just prove it. That's the part of the song that absolutely anyone can share in as a performer from their own seat. This thing just pulls you in over and over.

[@justevaded]

I'm absolutely obsessed with this song, and seeing it being appreciated by a musician is amazing. You're the only one I really enjoy the reactions. seriously, keep up the good work and upload more reviews xx

[@ooost1970]

The chair spin!!! New level of appreciation for Australia's song.

[@janisrudzitis437]

The song deserves it (it's actually 10/10 - 6:48)

[@karinseregni221]

Australia is sooo clicking for me right now, such a bop

[@pavlejovanovic1836]

It's so underrated by the fandom, glad to see you appreciated; it's in my top 5 absolutely. I'm voting for them 100%

[@cadnauseam9659]

Excellent, intelligent analysis of an epic entry. I've been following this band for 20 years; they are excellent and versatile musicians with a super-energetic stage presence. Great to see them getting the recognition they have worked so hard for and so thoroughly deserve.

[@obwill]

I really don't understand why this isn't more popular. I love this song and I feel so vindicated by your reaction and rating.

[@I_THE_ME]

All song with a keytar should automatically be chosen to the finals. The keytar at the end of the song really was the cherry on top.

[@andreas_or8333]

Most underrated entry this year! In my top 3 for sure 🎸

[@klaudijabogdanovski]

Voyager certainly takes us all on a journey. Love this entry! My #1

[@elisaa9981]

This song is my favorite this year! I really hope they qualify. So happy you like it too. When he sings "Promise you hold me until I die" I get a lump in my throat.

[@Samuelmeyer373]

I’m voting for them in the second semi final. Love them. ❤ this song is amazing.

[@EmeraldInfinity]

Love, love, love your reaction. It is a fantastic song and they will smash it on stage.

[@Eggplant_Emoji]

Thanks for the love from 🇦🇺

[@Kerrytoby]

Epic! 12 Points!

[@classed5005]

Thanks Rach. Knew you'd appreciate this quality produced piece. It's nostalgic, yet fresh. Mature, yet youthful. Minor, yet major. Imagine the audience in the arena. C'mon the Aussies 🎉🇦🇺

[@classed5005]

Also. Lots of people slept on Sam Ryder last year. I think this is absolute jury bait.

[@klaudijabogdanovski]

This is going to be sensational on stage! Closing semi-final 2 is going to be epic.

[@cwm8565]

Voyager is such a great Prog Metal band. This is their poppy stuff but their albums are incredibly complex and gorgeous.

[@Goldenka]

This is my favourite song this year! This song is true, their own, well written and cohesive. It’s amazing how much they’ve managed to pack in only 3 minutes. Maybe I’m biased, because I like prog rock, but oh well. I’m just happy we have such a song this year.

[@Aenea-de9vy]

This was amazing reaction! Thank you! Australia is in my top three with Serbia and Finland.

[@donalokeeffe7504]

I predict australia doing well this year. People are sleeping on this. And hey are great live. I love this too Rachel. You got good taste my girl ❤

[@Roxannah79]

your knowledge and enthusiasm made me go re-listen to the song with fresh ears, pay attention to all the elements and I think I found a new appreciation for it. thank you, Rachel 🥰

[@ThePeaceAround]

Aw thank you 💖

[@sapphicgal3245]

Omg I was literally just obsessing over this song and looking for analyses like an hour ago and now you uploaded am so happy 😭

[@19jenbob]

Great analysis! Yes, Australia in my Top 5 this year. The band, especially the singer, are big Eurovision fans, I believe, so they'll definitely give their performance 100% and embrace the experience!

[@sanjastajdohar6684]

I looove your reaction 😍. This is what I want the juries to do, know about music and appreciate the songwriting and the craft, as well as the impact. The tulips were a great touch 🙂🙂😄

[@Geekofriendly]

This song grew on me. Profoundly! Top10 material in my book.

[@nediira6138]

Rachel, you are the cutest EVER on this video ❤😂 I Just love your reaction. I hope more People will see this song like you!

[@northcub]

This song is so good! So much power, and the combination of instruments is very interesting. It all feels very professional and well written and has a good balance of all the different elements. The melodies in this really stood out to me especially, and I totally agree on the last chorus as well. I don't have any problem with the chorus hook; I kinda see it more as a double chorus if that makes sense? And I think it gives it quite an anthemic feel. I think this one is being a bit underrated by the fans, but I'm sure it's gonna do really well in Liverpool. Voyager are an experienced band and I think we've seen they can perform.

[@randomname9949]

This is an amazing song, good energy in the first 2 minutes and then the song explodes, so mucho energy and fun!

[@Rafaelinux]

I really enjoy people enjoying music

[@Xanela32]

This is in my top 5. I liked it so much since the first time I listened to it.

[@BenKroll]

I really wish the lyrics delivered more for me because instrumentally and production-wise I think this song takes me on such a great roller-coaster journey. They bridge so many genres effortlessly and it always puts a smile on my face.

[@ristoravela652]

Very much this. This song could really use more of a story.

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

I reckon there's a deeper meaning that the band have. The visuals in the music video and the idea of the song gives us a ride, but the Eurovision staging will probably be EVEN MORE ambitious!

[@maxkho00]

What's wrong with the lyrics? I think they are very much in line with the mood of the instrumental. I'll be honest, I'm not quite sure what a lot of the lyrics are referring to (perhaps a psychedelic trip?), but I still thoroughly enjoyed the song.

[@cwm8565]

Compared to MANY frontrunners, these lyrics are ace

[@ristoravela652]

@@cwm8565 "VIolins playing and angels crying, when the stars align I'll be there..." 🙄 Yeah, these aren't the _worst_ lyrics 😆

[@scottmaxfield1418]

AMAZING I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidalvarezgarcia3784]

i love when you start vibing and living the music like this one , love muse too great musical taste :D

[@Guybo2112]

The best and most informative reaction I've seen (and boy.. I watched a lot!!) to this brilliant song by a brilliant band. Their writing and performing is always excellent and I'm really pleased they'll have the chance to shine in front of a massive audience live. They will be the last act in the last semi-final and I expect there to be international chair swivelling in abundance. Great job Rachel.

[@ThePeaceAround]

I hope the whole world swivels in their chair for Australia this year!

[@Dougmc1964]

Great review. Love your style of reaction and will be back for more 🇦🇺❤️👍

[@KyleS3m3noff]

I don't have much more to add to what you said, but I have seen a few people bump up against the "simplicity" of the lyrics being an issue for them. Voyager have a long history of writing some pretty incredible songs, so complex lyrics and themes are not something out of their grasp - I do believe it's a deliberate choice. The sheer amount of musicality and shifts in the music is already seeming like too much for a lot of people to take in (so many "I don't get what this is supposed to be" reactions out there), so the lyrics remain simple because the message is simple. It's all about finding that little bit of solace in a fast-changing, scary world - all you need is to hear someone tell you it's gonna be alright. I think damn near everyone can relate to that sentiment these days, whether they think it makes for simple lyrics or not. The chant for a chorus? It's an international song contest - what's the quickest, easiest way to unite an audience of people And that's before you take language barriers into consideration. Smart choice.

[@lillight4JC]

Well said!!!!!!❤

[@lillight4JC]

Well said!!!!!!❤

[@tead5675]

This song brings together different genres that I like and listen to, it is my winner, and I'm so glad you confirmed almost everything I feel about it, because I appreciate your opinion so much!❤

[@Lambertv]

Australia finally 🤩Can't wait to see this ENOURMOUS drop on Eurovision stage 🔥My Top 3 behind Armenia & Latvia.

[@mio.vision]

Awesome review. I think they are going to be even more amazing live, and I'm looking forward to it.

[@AnaOliveira_1986]

I always love your reactions because you're so knowledgeable and genuinely love music, you can tell. As a big metal fan and a fan of Voyager, it's great to see people discovering them.

[@MikeMcRoberts]

That guitar solo that morphs into the keytar solo is epic.

[@АлексейЗаботкин-т1х]

Whoa whoa chorus sounds logical here and don't mind it Great progressive metal song adopted to eurovision

[@hermannivision6222]

This is a perfect closer for sf 2, the retro synth solo brings a warm wave of nostalgia and sounds like a hopeful lively breathe of fresh air, like a clear humid morning on the wild!❤

[@meagans-hx3hv]

YAY! I had a feeling you would appreciate our entry this year, Rachel. It's the first Aussie entry I actually really like. It has brilliant musical progression and is an instrumental feast. Glad it was selected to end semi 2. Voyager is great live, so a great entry to end the night on. If this is the last year we're part of ESC, then I'm happy we end with Voyager.

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

One of the best songs they could have chosen to close semi final 2. REALLY REALLY like it. It's epic! Voyager know what they are doing. They won the televote in Australia decides 2022 and SHOULD have gone to Eurovision INSTEAD of Sheldon Reiley! They know how to put on a light show, that's for sure! I've heard this MIGHT be the last Australian song at Eurovision - in that case, they saved the BEST till last! You said it reminded you of Muse, well I love Muse too!

[@Stratiska]

Thats my absolute favorite this year...its an epic song with an atomic bomb ending (also reminds me a bit of Dream Theater in the end)...Ithink Loreen will win this year but tatoo and promise are the two songs im singing all day...Fantastic job Australia, music to my ears :) I laughed hard during the dead flowers scene ^^^^

[@nian60]

As always, enjoyed the analysis. You are the best Eurovision KZbinr when it comes to the actual music.🎵🎶🎵

[@johnny11415]

I really love this song too it's a pity not many people appeciate it. I think the rock Eurovision fans are going to like it for sure.

[@austinfull8941]

Your smile right at the end when you recognized the harpsichord says it all

[@deltawho8002]

Get on that jury now!!!!!

[@ThePeaceAround]

Haha 😂

[@jonsnow4275]

Thank you for your reaction to this classy song!

[@donmah06]

Oooo I love this song, was so excited for your reaction! really glad you like it too:)

[@palm2004]

Love this song

[@blackburdy5261]

To be fair that oh oh chorus is very Australian, very much references our pub rock music history.

[@bradleyhill7615]

That chorus, when it is in the arena, is the secret weapon. When everyone is singing along it becomes the loudest instrument in the song. So clever. Too clever! Voyager are coming for a win!

[@fannishfanning160]

I'm just here because it's a rock song. :) I love a rock song always. Also, the vocalist is a lawyer hahahaha

[@Musive99]

This song was instant love for me and I listen to it every day for weeks now, cheers to you Australia and very interesting to hear your explanations as to why it is so good. Also agree with you on the ohoh-backing vocals.

[@catrionacolville2192]

Glad you loved it. I hope Alex, Simone and the gang get top 5 or least top 10. Those people will blow us away with their live performance. I've been a fan since 2017, when Spotify instructed me to their song Ghost Mile.

[@TheVeritosp]

Estoy muy feliz por tu crítica porque a mí esta canción me encanta y eso que no es mi género favorito, sin embargo conecte con ella desde la primera escucha y ojalá mucha más gente la valorará. Mucha suerte y felicidades para Australia 🎉

[@markushofer459]

12 points from Italy

[@Doivid297]

Best Australian act ever, imho 😀Reminds me of some 80s bands with those synths (Duran Duran springs to mind, weirdly enough), and then the screamo kicks in. An extremely varied track. I've seen people comparing this to MaNga from 2010 - I think with a staging as memorable as theirs, Australia could be a dark horse.

[@Doivid297]

Bless your ears, Rach - I did not even stop to consider that there was a harpsichord in there!!

[@ThePeaceAround]

Thanks David :) The guy from Voyager was pleased I noticed the harpsichord as well in his comment haha

[@Doivid297]

@@ThePeaceAround I saw that, huge congrats to you!! 😀

[@sergiobasilioli384]

I would love a Eurovision rock contest!

[@atvena]

Could you imagine

[@annakobuk3618]

Chair spin and flowers awards should be a new tradition now. I am saing it aloud now: Voyager will do VERY well at public vote. Top 3 will be very possible there, possibly loosing only to Loreen and someone else. They have big chance to be top 5 of the entire contest. If they won't be top 10 (minimum) my faith in music taste of Europe and Rest of the World will melt faster than snow last winter.

[@pompeya402]

Thank you! Luckily there is people like you with good taste in music. I don't understand why this song is so underrated and I wonder what the outcome would be if it was from Sweden... Anyway, I want to stay positive and I hope they prove everyone wrong with a super show. They are my Top1, I couldn't love them more.😍

[@timkw]

This is my second favourite! I love it

[@markdekker3047]

love this song need tho qualify this song is fire

[@axwleurope9519]

My favourite song this year. From Spain

[@icemancometh74]

Best Eurovision song of all times IMO. A perfectly polished gem of ingenious songwriting, perfectly executed. Such a good band

[@hermannivision6222]

Easily top 5! Could be the surprise Blind Channel result, don’t get why people arent talking about this masterpiece more!

[@taniaphillips9766]

Oh wow your reaction was everything and insightful - nice to watch this a few months down the track.

[@JanneJyriJuhaniMalviluoto]

Y I love your musical knowledge!!! You are brilliant

[@brendankidd8547]

Loved this reaction!

[@Addict2FX]

Great song.

[@Halliinnchuks]

I love this song and i'm so happy for Australia doing well. Yes, I remember the suprised look of them when onw country gave them 12 points.

[@Dyrgrip]

Best analysis ive seen so far. You nailed so many details it was a blast to watch! New sub! :)

[@pangruff]

That major G at 6:34 I noticed as well, crazy thing the guitar solo stays in G minor mostly. I was so blown apart by the energy of this song, what a great piece

[@stellatricella7742]

Very good song. It sounds familiar. And remember me many songs at the same time. 😄

[@vignotum132]

Yesss Rachellll

[@yoongistongue4163]

I'm so sad they didn't placed higher but they for sure ended on my playlist. Brilliant band, I'm in love

[@superchargenurse]

Great reaction... definitely muse

[@jeffcrowtherjr.7861]

Keytars + Guitar Shredding + Death Metal Growling = Genius!

[@ReeceChambers99]

I wasn't sure when I first heard this but it is easily in my personal top ten. Given some patchy Australian public marks in the past few years, I do wonder about this song's chances but it should go through from semi-two quite easily.

[@LeafHuntress]

Esc Tom did the numbers on this, according to him Oz only wasn't seen by the public vote once, so way less than the esc commentators make it out to be.

[@Maoutsi.]

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@berlineczka]

'Gladiator' features harpsichord heavily in the instrumental breaks of the song. You loving and appreciating the harpsichord just re-opened the wound of not having Jann as the Polish representative. It's been a month and it still hurts.

[@head_inthestars]

when i heard her mentioning the harpsicord i thought about Gladiator too. i still wish he would have gone to esc, his song and himself are much more interesting and have way more depth than Blanka's, i still can't believe the jury did him so dirty!! but at least now he's getting the recognition he deserves :) i also wish she would react to Gladiator, maybe after the contest, i would love to hear her opinion and i'm sure she would really like it!

[@berlineczka]

@@head_inthestars Thank you for your support! As for Rachel's opinion, she listened to the song and wrote down her impressions in a comment under her video on Blanka. I believe she gave it 8/10.

[@jespersorensen8022]

Ive been a big fan oof Voyager for a few years - and the song that got met hooked was "Colours"

[@kimrecreant]

The Oh Oh chorus is a total crowd pleaser and catchy in itself. This is a band that does live music too. You can see it. Every one of them is an awesome performer. Love your review. I hadn't heard the harpsichord! Damn. 10 out of 10 for me.

[@wondertim0]

07:05 Crying out of joy again ❤❤❤ Australia was my favorite since as a Finn couldn't vote for Cha Cha Cha.

[@mikewilcox5284]

great analysis

[@grantmaclennan4397]

I like the syncopation that feels like uncertainty (hoping for promise) that is fulfilled more and more in each chorus

[@th5841]

This is defenitely one of my favourites this year. Your only critique about the «Oh-oh’s» in the chorus didn’t put it any down for me, though. It was using the voice as an instrument in a purpousful way imo. I think the only slight minus for me must be along the originality scale. But I like this genre, so they are forgiven. 8.5/10

[@anthony75509]

Please do a reaction to the Voyager Promise house mix🤞

[@thomasmcguire951]

I loved your chordal analysis and agree completely. I think the vocal hook being super simple is just a way to make the song more relatable as so much of the song is over the top complex in terms of style mash ups and dynamics in the rhythm section. I normally dislike that kind of monosyllabic chant style chorus but here I think it actually works given the context. T

[@sweatpatch123]

Yeah i was the same when i first heard it... Thought beginning was average and the oh oh wasnt doing it. But then all the layers kept piling on and in the end loved it

[@thlimpq8840]

🤑This is it. 🤑

[@neilonaniet]

The lead-in "burp" sound the singer does at the start of each line is mildly irritating, but I quite like this song. I didn't think I would after the first listen, but it's growing on me. That guitar/keytar solo at the end is epic. I hope they can pull it off vocally live as there are lots of high belty notes in this, from both singers. I want it to qualify, just so I can hear Graham Norton describe it as "heavy metal", as he does with anything that sounds remotely like rock music to him 🙂 I remember him describing Maneskin as heavy metal at the time, which made me laugh (and hate him even more).

[@ThePeaceAround]

Lmao Måneskin are not heavy metal 😂 Also the keytar was awesome!

[@johnknight9150]

It's definitely better on the second listen, when your ear emphasises the guitar over the oh-oh-oh, but I wonder if they should have combined the oh-oh-oh with someone speaking a word or two.

[@Celson97]

Start 😴 Middle 🤔 Ending 🤯 It's a real great song!!!

[@jesuism6386]

Hope they will go to the final they are one of my favorites. What I find a little less good is the quality of the lyrics. I'm a little more demanding when they write in their own language. N. B. : If I had to vote based on my nearest neighbor I would have to vote for australia🤔

[@gabrielgreenwoodschannel]

Love me some Picardy thirds