Serbia Eurovision 2023 - Music Teacher analyses Samo mi se spava by Luke Black (Reaction)

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  • The reactionalyses of Eurovision 2023 continues with Serbia's entry by Luke Black - Samo mi se spava. Mike discusses his thoughts on this year's entry and provides a musical analysis from a first time listening.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 141

  • @Berndr
    @Berndr Рік тому +229

    The song is about people escaping into digital media such as computer games in order to avoid all problems in actual reality ... and about a desperate need to collectively wake up and get unplugged from digital media that keeps us asleep whilst the actual real world is burning!

    • @jasnareema9123
      @jasnareema9123 Рік тому +5

      Right on

    • @ernica9360
      @ernica9360 Рік тому +20

      I also think he’s saying he’d rather sleep than deal with today’s world, but then he’s fighting that feeling so he can keep going. The plugs in the performance also reminds me of the matrix movie, how the plugs can connect or disconnect you from this world or it’s simulation.

    • @sanjamiletic5721
      @sanjamiletic5721 Рік тому +4

      Tacno tako!!!!❤👌

  • @ssanti66
    @ssanti66 Рік тому +287

    You might think this song wouldn't work without the staging, but his lives at the pre parties were awesome. He's very charismatic. Loved Konstrakta last year, love him now. Go Serbia, ❤ from Italy.

    • @ljiljanagrujic6480
      @ljiljanagrujic6480 Рік тому +30

      Hvala vam puno na podršci, ova kompletna izvedba zaslužuje punu pažnju, po mom skromnom mišljenju... Luka je otkrovenje... Veliki pozdrav iz Crne Gore 👋👍🦀❤️🇲🇪🍀🇷🇸

    • @sizorunyon-13
      @sizorunyon-13 Рік тому +44

      🇷🇸🇦🇺I'm glad that Serbia again has a profound-ingenious song with a instructive message for the world.
      Well done Serbia !

    • @MeowHard
      @MeowHard Рік тому +3

      @@ljiljanagrujic6480 Revelation indeed! Can't hear enough of this song. 🖤🦞

    • @notwerkinginthishouse8634
      @notwerkinginthishouse8634 Рік тому

      @@ljiljanagrujic6480
      Ponosna Crnogorkinja i Srpkinja

    • @radoskovi8627
      @radoskovi8627 Рік тому

      ​@@notwerkinginthishouse8634 imaš nešto protiv..vidi...vidi...odakle si...kako se zoveš?

  • @sospokemika1197
    @sospokemika1197 Рік тому +171

    Out of all Eurovision songs, only this one stuck with me. I caught myself humming it unknowingly.

  • @mi-dt3ps
    @mi-dt3ps Рік тому +136

    Luke is pure art. He is amazing and so talented. ❤
    Thank you so much.😊

  • @domenicmaselli
    @domenicmaselli Рік тому +189

    This is my second behind Finland. It's just so unique and right up my alley

    • @trildi
      @trildi Рік тому +13

      Mine too, Top 2 with Finland!

    • @Roxannah79
      @Roxannah79 Рік тому +10

      @@trildi saame! 😍

    • @Cloud_Stratus
      @Cloud_Stratus Рік тому +6

      I found my people.

    • @MeowHard
      @MeowHard Рік тому +7

      I don't get how Luke and Käärijä can appeal to the same audiences at all. 😂 Pass me a piña colada and let me sleep. 🦞🇫🇮

    • @domenicmaselli
      @domenicmaselli Рік тому +4

      @@MeowHard because I don’t just like one genre of music.

  • @milicastanar9654
    @milicastanar9654 Рік тому +27

    War, hanger, rage...I just want to sleep forever ( playing video games) while the world is on fire. Conscience is sleeping. Wake up, awake. And that that high tone before he is pulling this pipes out, is like some warning tone before bombing

  • @beautifullife2150
    @beautifullife2150 Рік тому +63

    Luke Black is simply a WORLD CLASS! 🌍
    The ESC is OK, but the WORLD is waiting!
    (PURE ART! 🦞)
    P. S.
    In addition, he holds a master's degree in music production l! Your analysis is great!

  • @Mindmodic
    @Mindmodic Рік тому +12

    His vocals come through so much better in this version than in the actual Eurovision final.

  • @ljiljanagrujic6480
    @ljiljanagrujic6480 Рік тому +101

    Vi ste motali, premotavali, vraćali da ponovo odslusate i to mi se jako dopalo... Ja ovo slušam više od mesec dana pokušavajući da nađem nešto što mi nije prijalo ali nisam uspela.... Doživljaj je sve jači... 😇 Nadam se da će ih biti sve više koji će shvatiti vrednost i poruku koju je Luka poslao u etar.... 👋👍❤️🇲🇪🍀🦀🇷🇸

  • @apocalypticdark9648
    @apocalypticdark9648 Рік тому +73

    Great reaction, thanks. Love from Serbia 🇷🇸

  • @daliborsekulic414
    @daliborsekulic414 Рік тому +33

    SERBIA MUST BE IN TOP 5

  • @turk223
    @turk223 Рік тому +7

    Truly a brilliant song.

  • @nenadmatic7370
    @nenadmatic7370 Рік тому +64

    You are definitely gonna like acoustic version as well.. find it out on Eurovision channel, it’s even more exciting

  • @labradorian888
    @labradorian888 Рік тому +39

    Luke is amazing! 🖤🖤🖤🦞

  • @ljiljanatasic7628
    @ljiljanatasic7628 Рік тому +79

    To je Luka! Umetnost!❤

  • @anssia3123
    @anssia3123 Рік тому +51

    I tried to have a little break from UA-cam but I had to come and see what you think about this. Not disappointed! This has been my biggest grower this year and it's been steadily climbing towards the top of my list. LOVE this. It's such a mood.

    • @TheMuserResolute
      @TheMuserResolute  Рік тому +16

      Awww thanks for putting your break on hiatus for this! This song is incredible!!

  • @jelkazverka8694
    @jelkazverka8694 Рік тому +54

    Thank you for such a wonderful reaction. Greetings from Serbia ❤

  • @ESC_ChrisM
    @ESC_ChrisM Рік тому +60

    Ohoohoooo I've been waiting for this one!!! :) I've started typing this before even listening to your reaction. I'm so curious about this. It's my favourite song this year.
    YES! This is ART! Exactly. His theatrical performance, those vocals, the underlying message, all just wow! So, the song is essentially written during pandemic (mostly) and shutting out all the bad news in the world around you and just wanting to sleep through it all.
    You NEED to watch what he does with the 'Hello? Game over *******' at the Madrid pre-party. If he is allowed do that at Eurovision he will forever be a Eurovision icon. I was so lucky to see it in Madrid live when he did that. Also, he's the sweetest guy! Luke for the win (it won't happen, but I just want to dream)

    • @TheMuserResolute
      @TheMuserResolute  Рік тому +17

      I too would be super surprised if this wins, but it needs to be seen. It’s absolute Art.
      I just wish I understood the message more when watching it a first time 😔

    • @ESC_ChrisM
      @ESC_ChrisM Рік тому +6

      @@TheMuserResolute Hopefully they can augment the staging to make it a bit clearer in Liverpool. Rehearsals start this day next week - Norway first to rehearse.

    • @aleksandarpanic2215
      @aleksandarpanic2215 Рік тому +5

      In London he war better 100%

  • @egyptianhibiscus9203
    @egyptianhibiscus9203 Рік тому +20

    Look for Overthinking Eurovision Serbia, best channel for analysing the meaning, just like you analysed the music very well 👍

  • @starteamplus
    @starteamplus Рік тому +21

    I can't believe that you have replied this melody so fast😮

  • @1990fort
    @1990fort Рік тому +10

    It's phrygian scale with major third❤

  • @nenamilic3149
    @nenamilic3149 Рік тому +5

    Go Lukeeee we looove you❤👑🇷🇸

  • @gregoryvanniekerk1683
    @gregoryvanniekerk1683 Рік тому +6

    My absolute favourite to win ! Unfortunately it probably won’t! Luke is pure genius !!!

  • @billyoconnor1857
    @billyoconnor1857 Рік тому +23

    Wild one! Thanks

  • @Redsilas77
    @Redsilas77 Рік тому +12

    This song really grew on me. I hated it at first, but with each listen I began to appreciate it more.

  • @misshippeia
    @misshippeia Рік тому +22

    The best reaction so far. Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @marasmiljanic9239
    @marasmiljanic9239 Рік тому +13

    Serbia in top 5 ❤

  • @igorskyflyer
    @igorskyflyer Рік тому +34

    Oh, you should definitely watch the acoustic version of this, you'll love it 🙌🏼

  • @annastanojeva6119
    @annastanojeva6119 Рік тому +17

    Thats Luke! He has great team too. 😇Check it out about team and you will be suprised.😊

  • @miltonadzic6698
    @miltonadzic6698 Рік тому +4

    thanks for likeing cheers from serbia

  • @tatianatanja
    @tatianatanja Рік тому +8

    Luke Black 🦞❤️

  • @mihajlosundac2131
    @mihajlosundac2131 Рік тому +4

    Im from Serbia l love his song🎉🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸

  • @milancelisac
    @milancelisac Рік тому +37

    Masterpiece in the locrian mode. My winner 🥇🥇🥇

    • @TheMuserResolute
      @TheMuserResolute  Рік тому +10

      Ahhh locrian mode. I heard A harmonic minor centred around E, but didn’t go too much into it. Thanks for clarifying.

    • @milancelisac
      @milancelisac Рік тому +14

      @@TheMuserResolute you’re welcome. That’s why the dark and mysterious atmosphere of the composition fits the narrative perfectly. By not paying attention to the lyrical contents, one misses the roundedness of this masterpiece, or rather gets but the entrancing and alluring musical side of it, which is not bad per se, but juxtaposing the music and the topic he sings about means full immersion experience. I’d be chuffed to see you react to it, but this time layering the music with lyrics. I’m sure you’d love it even more. Not to mention the obvious gaming references and connotations.
      To be honest, Luke Black’s Samo mi se spava is something really unique this year, and in my opinion, worthy of the win!
      Cheers from Lisbon

    • @alexpapas99
      @alexpapas99 15 днів тому

      Wait how is it Locrian? (Genuinely asking because I'm new at music theory) Isn't it more like Phrygian with a raised third? Like e Phrygian with G#?

  • @jamesjurovic2274
    @jamesjurovic2274 Рік тому +6

    Music art to the max, he is really good...

  • @principessas3263
    @principessas3263 Рік тому +4

    He iz amazing, go Luka volimo te❤

  • @jasnanikolic2046
    @jasnanikolic2046 Рік тому +10

    Go Luka go go ❤🏆👑 Serbia ♥️💪🏻

  • @kosta024
    @kosta024 Рік тому +5

    This is my number one this year.

  • @sandratomic5994
    @sandratomic5994 Рік тому +10

    Luke ❤❤❤

  • @milemitko
    @milemitko Рік тому +13

  • @lyannamormont1473
    @lyannamormont1473 Рік тому +6

    "This is pure art". Absolutely agree. 👍

  • @sunrise0192
    @sunrise0192 Рік тому +24

    One of my favourites! The bass and synth, the overall dark vibe - I love it!
    Two of my other faves are the ones from Latvia (Sudden Lights) and Slovenia (Joker Out). Maybe you already plan on reacting to those, especially the one from Latvia, if not - would be great! 😊

  • @ic8611
    @ic8611 Рік тому +12

    Браво Лука ♥️💕

  • @rodentartmouse
    @rodentartmouse Рік тому +5

    I LOVE HIS MUSIC! he has other tracks and apparently writes and plays his own music:

  • @nenadmitrovic7462
    @nenadmitrovic7462 Рік тому +11

    best song this year

  • @ljiljanatasic7628
    @ljiljanatasic7628 Рік тому +14

    🦞💫🦞

  • @durabelle
    @durabelle Рік тому +39

    I love it! Somehow had not heard this one yet (I never check out all of them, just the ones people talk about the most), but will be hearing this many, many more times! The haunting melody, the darkness, his voice.. It kind of sounds like something from a modern vampire movie soundtrack (not Twilight, something classier), but comes with a meaningful message on top. I'd be totally happy if this won!

    • @durabelle
      @durabelle Рік тому +9

      I've just listened to the acoustic version of this and love it even more!

    • @mi-dt3ps
      @mi-dt3ps Рік тому +2

      ❤❤❤

    • @TheMuserResolute
      @TheMuserResolute  Рік тому +10

      Ok, I think I need to do the acoustic version!

    • @egyptianhibiscus9203
      @egyptianhibiscus9203 Рік тому +5

      I think you might like his performance in Berlin then
      ua-cam.com/video/vu8MvVeZd9A/v-deo.html

  • @marikagolubovic2479
    @marikagolubovic2479 Рік тому +11

    Please check out the Acoustic version. I'm delighted

  • @Bionickpunk
    @Bionickpunk Рік тому +15

    Should react to the acoustic version of the song. Love it!

  • @ThenameisAntti
    @ThenameisAntti Рік тому +6

    The song is melodically interesting, because the tonal center is in the 5th degree of A harmonic minor. So it's basically E phrygian dominant.

  • @invidusspectator3920
    @invidusspectator3920 Рік тому +12

    Be sure to check out the acoustic version, it's quite beautiful.

  • @zazazeno1909
    @zazazeno1909 Рік тому +4

    Liked your analysis. You know Jussi Reijonen and his orchestra? Great! Intelligent.

  • @madadora3411
    @madadora3411 Рік тому +6

    "Baby, watch the world on fire.
    It is all I game to me..
    Oh, I don't want to choose my fighter!
    Who's taking control of me?
    Hello?
    (Serbian, whispering) I just want to sleep!
    (Serbian) Go to sleep!" (probably telling himself).
    "I just wanna sleep forever! (s-sleep)
    I like it better when I dream!
    (Serbian) I wanna sleep forever,
    (Serbian) while the world is burning.
    I just wanna close my eyes,
    and just get it over with!
    (Serbian) I wanna sleep forever
    (Serbian) while the world is burning.
    (Serbian) In the night the endless hours!
    (Serbian) Devils on my shoulder!
    (Serbian) I just wanna sleep forever (s-sleep)
    (Serbian) So that I'll be able to defeat them!
    Hello?
    Game over!
    (Serbian) Go to sleep!
    I just wanna sleep forever!
    I like it better when I dream!
    (Serbian) I wanna sleep forever,
    (Serbian) while the world is burning.
    I just wanna close my eyes,
    and just get it over with!
    (Serbian) I wanna sleep forever
    (Serbian) while the world is burning.
    (Serbian) WAR! HUNGER! WITHOUT HOPE! CONSCIENCE IS SLEEPING,
    (Serbian) while the world is burning!
    (Serbian) IT IS THE END! THE DARKNESS LASTS! CONSCIENCE (mind) IS SLEEPING!
    (Serbian) ...while the world is burning!
    (Serbian) S-sleep!
    (Serbian) I just wanna sleep!
    (Background) Enemy defeated!"
    Sorry for bugging you, thought you'd like to know what's it about. Thanks for the video!
    And greetings from Serbia!

  • @pgpunkt
    @pgpunkt Рік тому +5

    This song is impressive

  • @Turbobuttes
    @Turbobuttes Рік тому +5

    You know it's good when a music teacher can't sit through it once without trying to play along.

  • @theresashores2512
    @theresashores2512 Рік тому +4

    One of my close friends is Serbian and was actually friends with him when they were both going through their emo phase. Love it. 😄

  • @mikkdc
    @mikkdc Рік тому +11

    I kinda like this one. Reminds me a lot of Nine Inch Nails.

  • @mijou6292
    @mijou6292 Рік тому +6

    It's a haunting melody... perfect for the message it sends.

  • @larisalasic2036
    @larisalasic2036 Рік тому +5

    Bravo Luka, sve me dojmilo!

  • @LadyDragonbane
    @LadyDragonbane Рік тому +6

    When I first heard a clip of this song I thought it was boring but it grew on me the more I heard of it and by the semi final it had become a favourite. I thought it peaked in the final but then you pointed out the melody being in the background and now I love it even more! Yes, even when the melody isn't there I can hear it, it's fascinating.

  • @lawtrichter8946
    @lawtrichter8946 Рік тому +5

    a piece of art :)

  • @somebodyin_universe3288
    @somebodyin_universe3288 10 місяців тому +3

    Magic song! Goosebumps!

  • @cenes_
    @cenes_ Рік тому +11

    Great reaction!!! 💫👏🏼

  • @Ariela95
    @Ariela95 Рік тому +8

    💤✊🦞 Thanks

  • @dimitrisorceryofscent
    @dimitrisorceryofscent Рік тому +5

    You would probably enjoy the acoustic Version Luke recorded of this song on the grand piano with violin accompaniment.

  • @knowledgemilldaily
    @knowledgemilldaily Рік тому +4

    Samo mi se spava = I only feel like sleeping

  • @srbsrb3898
    @srbsrb3898 Рік тому +12

    Love from serbia

  • @CatAndBearone
    @CatAndBearone Рік тому +27

    I LOOOOOOOOOOVE this one. Depending how it goes live, my second place is between Serbia and Austria. I love the industrialness (I made that up) to it. It makes me think of a lot of artists I listen to like Nine Inch Nails or Celldweller or Rabbit Junk or Orgy. It has a really nice "futuristic" sound and feel to it. It's heavy without having guitars or growling 😂 If you combine Luke Black and Voyager you might come out with something like Scandroid with that 80s synth vibe but sometime off in the future in a sci-fi/gamer reality. I might be going to far in that thought. I just think it's fabulous.

    • @egyptianhibiscus9203
      @egyptianhibiscus9203 Рік тому +2

      You might like Luke's performance in Berlin a couple of years ago
      ua-cam.com/video/vu8MvVeZd9A/v-deo.html

    • @mikkdc
      @mikkdc Рік тому +3

      I said exactly the same! Glad i am not the only one who got reminded of Nine Inch Nails when they heard this. Has a very industrial sound.

    • @welayinthorns747
      @welayinthorns747 Рік тому +3

      Exactly my thoughts!! Reminds me of fiction, she dreams in digital -and I love it !

    • @CatAndBearone
      @CatAndBearone Рік тому

      @@welayinthorns747 I LOOOOOOOOOOVE that song!

  • @saraprince2026
    @saraprince2026 Рік тому +13

    Go Serbia! You should be top 5!!! This is visually and melodically hypnotic!

  • @idraote
    @idraote Рік тому +13

    I think the key here is the same as in Konstrakta last year: the song is strange and original but it still manages to remain pleasant to the ear. I wouldn't say catchy but enjoyable on several levels.
    I'm just so sorry Poland chose to send that trash girly number when they could have sent Jan instead. Imagine listening to both Luke and Jan on the ESC stage.

  • @johnny11415
    @johnny11415 Рік тому +8

    This is the point if people get it from the start it will do well. But being a bit strange not everyone could appreciate it.

  • @baptistedelelcourt7946
    @baptistedelelcourt7946 Рік тому +9

    Robbed by the politics Jury in Italy last year,La Serbie should shine in Liverpools by democratic votes .My Parisian Top 5 anyway.🇫🇷😀🇷🇸

  • @evapedersen8867
    @evapedersen8867 Рік тому +3

    ❤😎🖤 this was just amazing - Love it 🖤😎❤️

  • @CionnFE
    @CionnFE 11 місяців тому +4

    Your reactions and analysis are by far the best to watch/ hear. Totally agree about this and Konstakta, last year. I don’t know if you did an analysis of Greece last year, Amanda Tjenfjord (Die Together)? I’ll search, but if you didn’t, I’d love to know what you think. Thanks

  • @DusicaBrzakovic-zz5yw
    @DusicaBrzakovic-zz5yw Рік тому +3

    ❤❤❤

  • @jellenabee274
    @jellenabee274 Рік тому +7

  • @user-he3jd7ub7v
    @user-he3jd7ub7v Рік тому +5

    Wow!

  • @sanjamiletic5721
    @sanjamiletic5721 Рік тому +3

    ❤❤❤❤❤😊👋👋👋👋👍

  • @evelyn08martin
    @evelyn08martin Рік тому +7

    I agree with your comment about Ireland, and I'm from Ireland. I was so upset that Connelly did not win. However, and also annoyed with Wild Youth, they obviously have no idea that Eurovision has changed beyond all recognition and generic songs don't cut it anymore. Was not sure about this when I heard it first, but the music is epic!

  • @259559ful
    @259559ful Рік тому +3

    Ala trent reznor

  • @tatianatanja
    @tatianatanja Рік тому +7

    Luke Black 🦞❤️ is awesome artist., also hi is opera singer. His song is about awakening in a spiritual way. In the end of song he says:" Reason sleeps while the world is burnning" So it is song about collective awakening. A wake up call.

  • @Vina_a
    @Vina_a Рік тому +6

    Acoustic version - pre party: ua-cam.com/video/R3OzCm3WAIU/v-deo.html

  • @frostflower5555
    @frostflower5555 Рік тому +4

    There's some Serbian micro-tones lol. It sounds a bit medieval-like.

  • @srbsrb3898
    @srbsrb3898 Рік тому +14

    please listen to his song that was supposed to represent Serbia in 2016...7 years ago!!! and the song is now super futuristic for this time...what did it sound like back then in 2016

  • @marinaristic5226
    @marinaristic5226 Рік тому +4

    This song is more like for a bad character in Disney movie. :D It is very artistic. He was simply implying how he is sleepy while world burns. :D

  • @anastasiav3441
    @anastasiav3441 11 місяців тому +4

    I feel like there was something wrong with the sound on an actual eurovision show during his performances. I coulb barely hear his voice.

  • @NitzoFilms
    @NitzoFilms Рік тому +2

    Is anyone else hearing a classic NIN song, or am I the only one?

  • @madadora3411
    @madadora3411 Рік тому +2

    Each end every year I give my word I'm never watching Eurosong contest again, and I still go against my own words... Every year you can simply say who gets exactly how many points and from whom, and the transparency of the political and neighborly "influence" has become something that simply puts the art of many great songs from many countries (Italy, Cyprys, Israel - just to say I'm not talking about only my own country) under a pile of rocks, that many people simply lose interest ine ever participating in similar contests... These are not just my word, these are the words of so many people from different countries who kept calling me for hours on end, asking "OK, what ... why?" Italy was great, Cyprys was great, Israel was great, Albania was great... No politics needed... This is just plain ridiculous.

  • @milanj.k.6936
    @milanj.k.6936 10 місяців тому +1

    not because I am Serbian... but we had one of the most ARTist entrance this year. Unfortunately "something" WAS wrong with Luke's voice in the Final performance. But at least WE WERE IN FINAL!

  • @rodentartmouse
    @rodentartmouse Рік тому +4

    He's a gamer and horror fan! Have you not seen the performance of the droids etc. Very EDM IR TRAP MUSIC. You mean you don't know what he's about!! and what he's lying on is a exploded flower maybe ship!

  • @Gabionfineline
    @Gabionfineline Рік тому +2

    Hi Mike! please check Ren "Hi Ren" !

  • @tigodeling1289
    @tigodeling1289 Рік тому

    d'you have a personal top 37 list of all contestants of eurovision this year?

  • @hallikwin3373
    @hallikwin3373 Рік тому

    You're gonna love Latvia's entry

  • @annukkas
    @annukkas Рік тому +2

    I was so confused hearing this for the first time - and am still, a bit. 😅 I really don't like Luke's interpretation and voice - except for those little "ethnic flavors", but the music is so captivating and haunting. It kinda reminds a bit of Bring Me The Horizon.

  • @lucamastropietro543
    @lucamastropietro543 Рік тому +2

    Bad Copy of Songs heard many Times in the 90s..