Vocal Coach Reacts to Dons 'Hollow' Latvia Eurovision 2024

[@svanke]

I'm a simple Lithuanian, I see anything Latvian and I press like... 🥰🥰🥰

[@dacedubava]

🥳 Thank yoouu 🇱🇻🥺💕

[@kristinetimofejeva9773]

So kind of You! ❤

[@TheGuardianofblind]

I am a simple Latvian, I see Lithuanian comment and I press like 😀

[@petrissmalga1993]

Paldies brāl. ❤

[@raptor_il89lv]

Many do same at Latvia to brolyuk👍🇱🇹✊️🇱🇻✊️🇪🇪✊️🇫🇮✊️🇺🇦👍

[@andrisgailitis]

As Latvian I am so happy to hear a good reaction. He was a clear winner for our selection from start. Both public and jury agreed.

[@Something_and_]

I think that Dons is very underrated among other artists this year, but i think that he deserves to get into Eurovision final

[@nikita2174]

He is underrated, cause he is from Latvia and not from some Sweden or Ukraine

[@samrabey89]

Very underated...he will be big with the jurys (top 5) public may hold him back

[@raptor_il89lv]

Underdog story for Latvia is nothing new😂 it's part of who we are...yeah maybe small country, but country with great spirit show rest of world you are never to small to do something big😂💪🇱🇻👍

[@123pgq]

He did :) Good!

[@thegoldpanthera]

He is our strongest singer/vocalist in Latvia! I really hope Europe can appreciate him the same way we do!

[@gena4ka]

khe khem... Busulis? Dons ir ļoti spēcīgs bet nu Busuļa spektrs ir plašāks.

[@evelyneliaz]

He is the best thus far in Eurovision! Do not worry if he doesn't win or make it to the finals. Eurovision has gone down the tubes lately. Your singer is by far the best! 😊

[@piggyraccoon5464]

By what statistics?

[@myrhapsodyqueen]

Woww hes good

[@KasparsKochker]

Jā!!!!!

[@ver7igoz]

My winner so far 🇱🇻 12 points from Romania

[@dacedubava]

👍🏻🥺🇱🇻💕

[@marketsqueezer]

The very best song and singer 2024. Best wishes from Denmark

[@ukulelde]

Thank You so much for this review! We Latvia are so proud of Dons!❤️❤️❤️🇱🇻

[@ksesc]

I am so delighted that you appreciate our song that much, especially since you are one of my absolute favourite Eurovision-related content creators. Love from Latvia! 🇱🇻

[@Criisstinaa]

This is a song with a deep meaning. I really like this song, just him with his great voice, microphone and emotions. I wish him good luck in the Eurovision! ❤❤❤

[@ligavasara-brakmane4051]

I was so waiting for your reaction 🎉. Love Dons' voice ❤ Others say it is not enough fun and glitter, but I think the vocal and emotional quality is just so good!🇱🇻

[@agnijaklindzane]

I also was waiting this reaction. Amazing🥰

[@ChrisRobbins1231]

I totally agree with this. As someone who won’t watch the live performances after ESC Week ish and I mostly listen to them while driving or doing work in the background when I can’t watch I absolutely have this on my playlist! Very appealing to me! :)

[@alessandradefelice8431]

I am mesmerized .... Great voice, perfect and meaningful lyrics, stunning personality, One of the best songs ever ... One of the best performances ever. It's going to be and international hit. My votes for your Dons. Go Latvia ❤️ from Italy

[@Lineerwithsbh]

Thanks for your reaction Georgina. I was little bit confused when that song was first released, but now it is growing on me. Welcome back to grand final Latvia.

[@mylesdesigns]

I love Dons' voice and it's the winner for me too, but it's great hearing a professional vocal coach analyzing his performance and breaking it down, your reaction video is great 👍 ❤

[@worldsasuri9430]

Completely agree!😆 Hollow is such an amazing song with a super strong vocalist and it will do EXCELLENTLY in Eurovision!🤩

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

The Baltics are gonna slay this year!

[@arthuraizikovich2029]

they are!

[@zz-ic6vy]

I was waiting for your reaction 🙏 Thank you for your professional opinion, it made my evening. Thanks from Latvia 🫶

[@JMAJMA-xr2dk]

He has a very beautiful voice, he sings really well, I really like the sobriety of his performance, he's the best potential winner at this stage👍

[@Thissandthat]

My family is from Latvia 🇱🇻 so I’m cheering LV on from America

[@itz_marcus0819]

Jānāk atpakaļ pie dzimtu zemes!

[@ok-vk9fv]

Forši

[@rokaskacenauskas2613]

Just watched some videos of "London's Eurovision party", and I must say, this song has one of the best vocals I have heard in this years Eurovision so far, very proud of Latvia this year. 12pts from Lithuania

[@inxa8617]

Amazing live vocals. I had goosbumps.

[@PoeticDream]

Yaaaay, my country :) I knew you'll like it, I was patiently waiting for your reaction! He's a professional singer in my country, one of the most popular ones. He is very good live vocalist as you could hear, and he's very experienced as well! He also wrote this song in Spain with some friends, he's also a songwriter for most of his songs. And he's also experienced in making the right live performances and since we don't have much budget, he was going minimal here so he can plan more for big stage. And I'm not sure, but it's possible that he possibly could revamp and improve this song even more, but that's only my assumption. But yes, I loved your reaction, thank you from Latvia!🇱🇻 after 7 years in row we can maybe qualify to final again...I hope so at least!

[@redatamo6178]

So happy for Latvia❤️best wishes for braliukas😍

[@nimirod]

I am so happy that you like it. It is my 3rd this year so far, and I think it is pretty underrated in the fandom. It deserves more love. Hope it gets a great result in may🤩🤩

[@qualitycheck1995]

Thank you for your reaction ❤ I do agree with everything you mentioned.

[@ingunapreize6670]

Greetings from Latvia. 🇱🇻 I personally like this song a lot. Thanks for the song reaction video it was fun to watch.

[@juris.efneris]

Dons ❤ 12 points from Netherlands 😊

[@dianabalkena1513]

I hope Dons will hear this. You should hear his live performance in Latvian Music Awards where he performed this song in Latvian, which, from my point of view, showed his vocal skills even better.

[@dominikakalinovvska]

Do U have a link???

[@LasmaPriedniece-cr7ks]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤ it was a bless to listening you and hear your thoughts 🎼 its good than somebody listening also to the song lyrics,not only say that need more kinda show. Fingers crossed for Dons 🤞 Love from Latvia ❤ 🇱🇻

[@Momo-rv6en]

Also really like Latvia entry this year! Most eurofans are not excited about this one and it is low with the bookies. Hopefully he can qualify to the final, juries will love it.

[@recueil]

He's definitely qualifying

[@elvitaks]

But jury votes are only on final, no? Semi finals mostly rely on televoting which I don't think will help him that much :(

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

​@@elvitaksyeah but this will stand out among upbeat songs

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

Bookies don't always right. And Eurofans too. Just look at Portugal 2021

[@123pgq]

​@@elvitaksHe went through! :)

[@neverbored]

Aweeeesome!!!! So glad you reacted to this song! Thank you! Always love to hear your opinion!

[@andruspuusta4230]

I really liked it! So good! I am from Latvijas neighboring country Estonia.

[@zebras54]

Your shop is beautiful. Thank you for your comments on his voice, I find Dons amazing and so expressive. I love this song and I'm crossing fingers for him to get into the final.

[@lillia5333]

This one has so many negative reactions, like boring, bad staging and more. I like it a lot. Didn't understand all the bad reviews. His voice is great with lots of emotion, the lyrics are good.Thanks for agreeing with me❤ hugs from Norway

[@ChrisRobbins1231]

As someone who really loved Queen of Kings last year (my #1) I’m so glad to hear that someone from Norway likes this piece! Definitely an excellent vocal performance just like that was last year and I love the composition of the song. Very well done!!!

[@valeriagreen4819]

I think it received bad reviews from people with limited interests and those who value form over substance. A great song and a skilled performer don’t need a flashy show and dancing. He stole my heart from the first notes 💙

[@MiestoKunigas-ik5rq]

You are really interesting to listen to and for someone who has no clue about voicing techniques, you make it simple for us to undertand the music concept!

[@MiestoKunigas-ik5rq]

And this singer’s vocals reminds of whoever sings in Image Dragons haha

[@laurijss]

Winner for me!!! Among all those shallow and loud joke entries this is briliant!!!

[@avieirinha]

I find this to be great! It reminds me of Hozier. Beautiful, different voice, amazing lyrics, mesmerising performance. Latvia currently in my top 5!!! Love from Portugal ❤

[@ar50000]

A mix of Hozier and Rag 'n' Bone Man.

[@spleenful]

Take me to church is what I’ve been comparing this song to

[@endermasa9451]

Love this reaction Georgina!

[@christossavvides3466]

I agree 100%. Latvia is great! A real song with an exceptional performance!

[@zedinlimbo1]

Bravo Georgina! I missed watching you sincr last year. And I agree with you. This is a great song and a great vocal

[@mm5803]

Oh my gosh, the emotions at the end of the song. That got me right in the heart. He cried then I cried too. Whole song is so refreshing and beautiful and so well sung. This artist is the one I didn't know we need. Really happy and proud for him for being such well mannered on and of the stage. Beautiful voice, beautiful personality. My top 3 definitely. I will remember him when this is over.

[@monikael1296]

Latvia is my favorite so far...such a strong song 💙 Can't wait for You to react to Lithuania's choice this year 🙏🔥

[@AureWaxman]

I love you Georgina so much! Thank you for your videos. Always so full of knowledge and respect. I don't even resonate with this song, like at all, but your explanation made me respect it more. Watch the music video as well.

[@valterssluka1945]

loved your reaction! Dons is amazing!

[@volcanicoc]

Greetings from Latvia! 🤟💗

[@phillippalee1966]

I really love this one - so hope Latvia gets through to the final.

[@esme6346]

I totally LOVE this. A tinge of Ochman, Rag n Bone Man, I want this as a top 3. He is captivating, the staging is perfect here. His vocals make me drool. He looks perfect for the song. The video is jaw dropping too. He needs nothing else but his presence and vocals. Could win for sure.

[@amis_adventures]

The amount of positivity I heard from you honestly made me tear up, thank you

[@PeterDrakopoulos]

Many people said that this song is boring and this song has not got good staging.I totally disagree with them and for my personnal opinion this is my top 1 for me .Thank you Georgina that you have the same opinion with me!!!

[@lauraraupe2982]

I was waiting for this react! Thank you!

[@gita19999]

Love Latvia! ❤🇱🇻❤️

[@KM-gt3xx]

Love this one thank you for the video G xxx

[@yoni9984]

He's a really good singer

[@renenavarronogueira5516]

I LOVE your reactions❤

[@RaimondsBulmers]

Thank you, I liked your reaction and rating of the song👍

[@ajenashatri8706]

I love Latviaaaa

[@johnrefe]

as a Latvian, I can approve that Dons is actually great singer with amazing voice, the latvian language version for this song is just as good and we might get a chance finally to get further with eurovision :D

[@dylanwilliams130]

Hauntingly beatutiful voice! Riga 2025 calling 👏 (although EuroFans will vote for the campness of cheeky cheeky Spain)

[@irenedavies144]

This is an amazing song, it's my number two song so far, go watch the music video its great. Only Belgium's song has passed this one for me.

[@Aer0r2]

Latvia is truly amazing this year

[@kir250305]

My winner too so far!🎉

[@JackPicko91]

I adore Hollow. It's so brilliant, I just worry it won't get through because Latvia don't have any real allies and with no juries in the semi anymore, I am concerned. Hopefully I'm proven wrong.

[@aijasustika8960]

Winner for me!

[@ind_9631]

Paldies par labiem vārdiem!! Thanks for the kind words!Thanks for the song reaction video it was fun to watch. I am so happy that you like it! ☺👍

[@colevsthewxrld8334]

LATVIA IS BACK IN THE FINAL!!

[@Ansis99]

:) I am proud of Dons song/ performance! Eurovision needs go back into soul/ hope/ love. In feelings, positiveness. Something like that. Back to 80x... :)

[@chriswald7700]

This live version is so much better then the video version. That man can sing.

[@flusin4934]

Greetings from Latvia.

[@joesansom530]

This really is such a masterpiece. Also check out his 2014 song pedeja vestule. Incredible vocals

[@agnijaozolina1482]

He is our singing king in latvia

[@romansceculovs3667]

Latvija ❤

[@SaiAndHisStories]

His vocal and the lyrics never failed to make me cry.

[@dziewczynazmezozoiku]

love it! my personal winner!🧡💛💚

[@Snejk_Y00]

didnt expect you to love it so much but i absolutely understand it and agree

[@ingerjochnick9533]

I love this song. 12 points from me. 🥰💖💖💖

[@lovisalindstrom7920]

This is gonna be a tough one to beat! Really good vocal, a lyric that make sense and get me feeling everything, and this stage was good as well. Wonder how it will look here in Sweden. I take this over funny songs and dance routines any day.

[@or44494]

txns❤your comments so professional and Don really is one of the best singer and song writer in Latvia🙏🏼

[@alittlechese2567]

I’m glad you like this one too! It’s actually not that popular in the fandom - I hope it proves them wrong!

[@rexation8952]

Even though the Semi-Final is all televote now, there needs to be a strong ballad in every Semi. Despite now Mustii's dark pop vocal in the Semi-2 with this, Don's is my favorite still. In my Top 3 right now!!! Will be voting for him from Rest of the World!!!

[@Becbuzard]

I'm so happy you love the song ! Hollow is one of my favorites too but i really scared that he won't qualified because the competition is very fierce in semi final 2 😬! Latvia is so underrated in Eurovision, Dons DESERVES the final and a good ranking !! I wish all the best for him 🤎🤍🤎!!

[@samuelgalea7679]

Dons an icon a legend he is the moment

[@kyubidzns]

Good choice for latvia, probably going to be in the final

[@romadobson2224]

I read somewhere he lived in the US for some time.That's why he has that American pronunciation I think.As far as vocals he is my most favorite.He doesn't need extra flash or dance.It's enough the staging , the voice.He understands what he is singing about.

[@queenofwales_]

As far as I know, he lived a long time in the UK. 👀 Might be simply not picking up the posh British accent. 😅

[@aglv7186]

Big LOVE from Latvia 🇱🇻❤️❤️❤️

[@neonaviolett6281]

Thank you for the review. It was very entertaining 🙌🙂

[@Theoteta]

Hi Georgina!!! One of my favorites so far!!!

[@rokiczaaa]

I'm a his fan for many years. My favourite song :)

[@coldnorthadventures5905]

My favorite

[@stuartwho]

Totally agree, my favourite so far. Not a lot of love from fans though.

[@alisite4103]

If we won't go to the final, I believe it may be the last year in the ESC.

[@Jaydee64]

I agree with your comments Georgina… I love this song, and his voice. I’m so looking forward to your comments about Belgium, I love that too ❤

[@lisa-k1e9k]

norway , and this one for me and france

[@lotus8847]

I think he might be one of the jury winners.

[@l_k619]

Semis have only televote tho

[@lisa-k1e9k]

loved this , the guy have been trying to go to esc for years

[@krabsenee]

Not completely true. Dons has not participated in selection to go to ESC almost 10 years. Before that - yes, he tried a few times.

[@lisa-k1e9k]

yes he finally made it @@krabsenee

[@peterromeo4379]

Latvia’s top 10 for me!

[@dianapt1]

I knew you’d love this! I feel like the staging needs work, then it could be top 3 for me

[@dianapt1]

I’d like to see the emotion of his vocals in his body aswell, it’d really elevate his performance

[@Nora-esc2023]

Hey Europe; Televote for Latvia to get into the final! #Restoftheworldvote !

[@robbiiiiiee]

Its cool to see a reaction video from your shop!

[@ChrisRobbins1231]

Hollow is probably going to end up in my Top 5 this year but it will be hard to top France, Italy and especially Switzerland for me! I’m really looking forward to the Swiss Reaction, but in the mean time I definitely like this one a lot.

[@pagaporvista569]

I love this song, reminds me of Imagine Dragons. Very current. I think for me so far it's Italy, France and Latvia. This just blew Ukraine out of my #3 spot.

[@marijagill4205]

Love your comments! ❤