After the glorious realization that I didn't record any audio on our original video, here's li'l ole me giving my thoughts on the Greek entry for Eurovision 2024
Greece is interesting to me. When I first heard it, I wasn't overly obsessed with it. Interesting voice, but a blend of genres that I didn't care much about. But now, God do I ADORE it.
@@marsyas. Staging, camera work and recaps will do the trick. It may go viral during the actual performance. Also it will be heard more to the casuals through the semis. It can do top 5
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. It's much appreciated 🙏❤ shame we didn't get to see the actual reactions though but what can you do. Glad you enjoyed our entry 🇬🇷🎲💃 Not everyone is getting the point of the song and video, glad you did.
Thanks for this additional video! I am sorry to hear that some people watching your channel seem to be overly demanding or lacking appreciation for your work. We really enjoy your videos, and the fact that you guys do this out of fun and love for the contest, is a big part of the charm of your reaction videos.
love this song - put it into your playlist in a rainy moody London day and will make you stand out from the crowd because of the huge smile you have on your face! good luck Marina - you have my 12 points front the UK!🇬🇧
I just wanted to say thank you for coming back and letting us know your thoughts , the amount of work that gets put into these videos is insane, it’s been lovely to hear an in-depth reaction in response ❤️ I absolutely love this track and I really hope it does well , how Marina mixed traditional and modern is amazing and it’s that sound clash and marriage which works so well for me Thanks to all the team this year and enjoy watching Eurovision Ian
Blatant nod to Love Actually? I just felt it was us landing on an airport and meeting our guide so to speak. Could be a joke there, but if it is not it sounds very small minded to think very common situations are a nod to some hollywood film. Otherwise i agree with most that you said. I love the video and the concept of it, but the song is catchy and interesting on its own aswell. Definitely one of my favorites.
I feel it splits opinion. Some adore it and say it could win while others find it episodic and the reggaeton style or the folk style not to their taste. For myself in the first listen I definitely found it very episodic and chaotic.
I respect the idea behind the song, the creativity behind the video, and her singing skills. I don't like the song at all, though. It's a mix of genres I don't like, with innovations that don't sit well with me. So a total miss, and sitting towards the bottom of the table. Wishing nothing but the best of luck to her and her team anyway.
The hamas pr machine is doing wonders, I see. If you are gonna exlude Israel for whatever reason, maybe you should do some research in Azerbaijan which is actually commiting what people think that Israel is commiting
What kind of power do you think HAMAS has on the rest of the world????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 they just want to kick Israelis out of Palestine. They're barely have the power to defend themselves, let alone have a whole pr machine! What's an abso moron MY GOD!
Personally not a fan of the song… or of her voice in the high notes if I’m honest. It’s just the style of singing I think. Too messy and not cohesive at all for me. I normally like a lot of Greek pop (not just Eurovision m) but this is a skip. Having said that, I can see it qualifying but I’m not sure how it would then do in the final. I’d have more faith if there were fewer televote friendly songs. This one is hard to call.
it will do top 5. It has a lot of people behind it who adore the song. Balkans, whole south of Europe, Turkey, east, Greek diaspora. For me the song is genious and stands out from the pile
@@TMPOUZI Personally I question how well it will do in Western and Northern Europe based on the style and I doubt the casual viewers will take to it in one listen. I can see it potentially picking up some votes, maybe even enough for a top 10 given that it will be doing better in the other parts of Europe… but in a year like this? I just can’t see it going top 5. I don’t believe it will be top 3 in either the tele vote or with the juries. I can think of a handful of songs that will beat it in both of these… some of which should do well in both. Mind you, it’s Eurovision and we have yet to see it all proper on stage. Surprises are surely coming.
@@Leifdk1 if it's top 5 televote and top 10 jury, it will settle in 5th spot. I don't think France , Israel, Ukraine, Belgium will get half the votes from people as Zari will get, especially after the staging and director's intentions reveal
@@TMPOUZI I don’t think it will be top 5 in either to be honest. Juries are more likely to favor the likes of France, Italy, Switzerland, Ukraine and whatever ballad emerges victoriously from semi 1. For me Greece is therefore one of a couple of songs that has a chance to be the unexpected wild card here… but that is a long shot. And the tele vote will probably go for Croatia, The Netherlands, Armenia, Finland and Estonia. I see Greece potentially in the top 10 of both… but I don’t see them bothering the top spots year. We can disagree on my analysis but this is what my statement is based on. It’s just my opinion based on the information available at this time. While I do not enjoy the song myself, I won’t take away from the song’s artistic value. It’s bold and has a vision. I can respect that. It’s just not for me and I predict Europe being divided on it geographically. Standing out is great but there is such a thing as being too divisive. Especially with so many out-of-the-box songs. But listen, just enjoy the song and by all means root for it and have faith that it will do well. Mine is just one opinion and while I have been right before, I have also been wrong. Eurovision is often unpredictable, so who really knows?
Greece is interesting to me. When I first heard it, I wasn't overly obsessed with it. Interesting voice, but a blend of genres that I didn't care much about. But now, God do I ADORE it.
There's a chance it could struggle, but I think if it does qualify it will do very well in the final.
Absolutely hated it at first, but grew to love it so much. Wonder how it fares in the final with people hearing it for the first time
@@marsyas. Staging, camera work and recaps will do the trick. It may go viral during the actual performance. Also it will be heard more to the casuals through the semis. It can do top 5
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. It's much appreciated 🙏❤ shame we didn't get to see the actual reactions though but what can you do.
Glad you enjoyed our entry 🇬🇷🎲💃
Not everyone is getting the point of the song and video, glad you did.
Thanks for this additional video! I am sorry to hear that some people watching your channel seem to be overly demanding or lacking appreciation for your work. We really enjoy your videos, and the fact that you guys do this out of fun and love for the contest, is a big part of the charm of your reaction videos.
love this song - put it into your playlist in a rainy moody London day and will make you stand out from the crowd because of the huge smile you have on your face! good luck Marina - you have my 12 points front the UK!🇬🇧
I just wanted to say thank you for coming back and letting us know your thoughts , the amount of work that gets put into these videos is insane, it’s been lovely to hear an in-depth reaction in response ❤️
I absolutely love this track and I really hope it does well , how Marina mixed traditional and modern is amazing and it’s that sound clash and marriage which works so well for me
Thanks to all the team this year and enjoy watching Eurovision
Ian
I love you all so much. Thanks for the efforts you put in because I can't get through Eurovision without you guys.
And now we close all the reactions! Thank you so much for all the videos! ❤
Κάποιος πρέπει να ταράξει τα νερά από τα νερόβραστο μουσικά ακουσματα ειναι σούπερ απ την μια σ αρέσει από την άλλα νταλον .Μαρινα σουπερ
Queremos reacción 😢!!
No es posible que no se grabara, esperando mucho por esto!😓🙄
Most didn't get it the 1st time..and loved it the 2nd...it depends how open someone is..in general. You have to check out her music..she's amazing.
Ειναι φοβερό τραγουδι!!! Θα κερδισει σιγουρα!!!!❤❤❤❤
Huh, i see, I guess that can happen.
Anyway, it seems like we have some interesting Songs this Year, I guess we’ll just have to see how well they do.
Blatant nod to Love Actually? I just felt it was us landing on an airport and meeting our guide so to speak. Could be a joke there, but if it is not it sounds very small minded to think very common situations are a nod to some hollywood film. Otherwise i agree with most that you said. I love the video and the concept of it, but the song is catchy and interesting on its own aswell. Definitely one of my favorites.
We even forgot that you didn't react to our song....
🎲🎲🎲🎲GREECEΛΛΑΣ🎲🎲🎲🎲
🎲🎲🎲MARINA....MAPINA🎲🎲🎲
🎲🎲SATTI......................ΣΑΤΤΙ🎲🎲
🎲ZARI...................................ZAPI🎲
A shame it happened with Greece. It was the one I was really waiting for.
I think he’s supposed to be a German tourist.
I always thought he was American, and I read that he is an American anyway (whoever he is playing). Hopefully I got the right information on that.
@@joebloggs396 maybe you’re right! I think I saw other reactions where he was referred to as German and it just stuck in my head. 😂
1:42 ME!
Just wondering why Israel is missing in your reactions?
Not much to wonder about.
Also recorded without audio, check her posts under Community.
@@apmaps thank you
what is israel?
To my mind you are overthinking it. Yes, there is an obvious nod to the countries predicament, but in the end it's a bop.
I feel it splits opinion. Some adore it and say it could win while others find it episodic and the reggaeton style or the folk style not to their taste.
For myself in the first listen I definitely found it very episodic and chaotic.
I respect the idea behind the song, the creativity behind the video, and her singing skills.
I don't like the song at all, though. It's a mix of genres I don't like, with innovations that don't sit well with me. So a total miss, and sitting towards the bottom of the table.
Wishing nothing but the best of luck to her and her team anyway.
As a German-Greek I respect Marina's art and wish her success, but this song is not my cup of tea. Too complex.
Το τραγούδι αυτό είναι για προχωρημένα μυαλά...
@@skittlezz5727 αλαζονικός
I don’t like the song. It’s okay now, but the first time I heard it, I thought it was awful (apart from the ballad part). 😅
The hamas pr machine is doing wonders, I see. If you are gonna exlude Israel for whatever reason, maybe you should do some research in Azerbaijan which is actually commiting what people think that Israel is commiting
What kind of power do you think HAMAS has on the rest of the world????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 they just want to kick Israelis out of Palestine. They're barely have the power to defend themselves, let alone have a whole pr machine! What's an abso moron MY GOD!
Personally not a fan of the song… or of her voice in the high notes if I’m honest. It’s just the style of singing I think.
Too messy and not cohesive at all for me. I normally like a lot of Greek pop (not just Eurovision m) but this is a skip.
Having said that, I can see it qualifying but I’m not sure how it would then do in the final. I’d have more faith if there were fewer televote friendly songs.
This one is hard to call.
it will do top 5. It has a lot of people behind it who adore the song. Balkans, whole south of Europe, Turkey, east, Greek diaspora. For me the song is genious and stands out from the pile
@@TMPOUZI Personally I question how well it will do in Western and Northern Europe based on the style and I doubt the casual viewers will take to it in one listen. I can see it potentially picking up some votes, maybe even enough for a top 10 given that it will be doing better in the other parts of Europe… but in a year like this? I just can’t see it going top 5.
I don’t believe it will be top 3 in either the tele vote or with the juries. I can think of a handful of songs that will beat it in both of these… some of which should do well in both.
Mind you, it’s Eurovision and we have yet to see it all proper on stage. Surprises are surely coming.
@@Leifdk1 if it's top 5 televote and top 10 jury, it will settle in 5th spot. I don't think France , Israel, Ukraine, Belgium will get half the votes from people as Zari will get, especially after the staging and director's intentions reveal
@@TMPOUZI I don’t think it will be top 5 in either to be honest.
Juries are more likely to favor the likes of France, Italy, Switzerland, Ukraine and whatever ballad emerges victoriously from semi 1. For me Greece is therefore one of a couple of songs that has a chance to be the unexpected wild card here… but that is a long shot.
And the tele vote will probably go for Croatia, The Netherlands, Armenia, Finland and Estonia. I see Greece potentially in the top 10 of both… but I don’t see them bothering the top spots year.
We can disagree on my analysis but this is what my statement is based on. It’s just my opinion based on the information available at this time.
While I do not enjoy the song myself, I won’t take away from the song’s artistic value. It’s bold and has a vision. I can respect that. It’s just not for me and I predict Europe being divided on it geographically.
Standing out is great but there is such a thing as being too divisive. Especially with so many out-of-the-box songs.
But listen, just enjoy the song and by all means root for it and have faith that it will do well. Mine is just one opinion and while I have been right before, I have also been wrong.
Eurovision is often unpredictable, so who really knows?
"Who doesn't?" Me. I can't stand it. Sorry.