Eesti Laul 2024: Before Show - My Top 20 Songs [Estonian ESC Selection]
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- Опубліковано 7 гру 2023
- Let's get the most obvious thing out of the way first: the selection jury REALLY blew it when it came to picking the automatic qualifiers. There are sure to be some robberies in the semifinals when 5 out of 10 spots in the Final are going to be taken up by at least 4 songs that would not have any chance of qualifying normally.
As for the songs themselves, they're pretty decent but the overall lineup is nowhere near as strong as last year's. There's some stuff I really like in here (I feel particularly strongly about my Top 6-7), but I think my winner absolutely obliterates the competition and will more than likely win the selection. Take a wild guess which song I could be talking about :P
Oh yeah, also...I was on a tight time limit and put this top together without looking at any other UA-cam rankings first (something I don't usually do since other people tend to be much faster than me). Let's see how well my taste lines up lol.
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SONGS:
5MIINUST x Puuluup - (Nendest) Narkootikumidest Ei Tea Me (Küll) Midagi
Anet Vaikmaa - Serotoniin
Antsud - Vetevaim
Brother Apollo - Bad Boy
Carlos Ukareda - Never Growing Up
Cartoon & Ewert Sundja - Oblivion
Cecilia - FOMO
Daniel Levi - Over the Moon
Ewert and the Two Dragons - Hold Me Now
INGA - No Dog On a Leash
Ingmar - Dreaming
Laura - Here’s Where I Draw the Line
Nele-Liis Vaiksoo - Käte Ümber Jää
OLLIE - My Friend
Peter Põder - Korra Veel
Silver Jusilo - Lately
Sofia Rubina - Be Good
Traffic - Wunderbar
Uudo Sepp & Sarah Murray - Still Love
YONNA - I Don’t Know About You
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I'm so happy that you have Antsud that high, they're my winners of the selection! The song sounds similar to Estonia 2004 (which I love), but it also has a rock guitar, which is a nice touch. Unfortunately, it is probably not going to do well at Eurovision if it gets there(
Antsud's song stood out to me right away. The atmosphere and world-building in it reminds me a lot of some of the stuff Poland was sending back in the 90s (I won't be getting to my 90s rankings for quite some time but, spoiler alert, I think Poland was easily the strongest Eurovision country back then).
Every single one of them on that 41-person jury, who picked those automatic qualifiers and left Ollie out, should be allowed nowhere near the juries for the actual Eesti Laul shows this year.
That's just HOW bad of a decision that is.
Not only is it a dumb decision based on comparing the songs, but it also makes it that much harder for the other semifinalists. I think Ollie and 5MIINUST are basically guaranteed qualifiers; that effectively means that 13 artists will be competing for 3 spots. Nice
The case of Carlos Ukareda is especially sad. He deserved the final last year and not this year, but he got it anyway.
Ooooh Ollie is back! One of my faves last year! I also like the sound of some of the other songs here, I gotta listen more to them.
youre the first person ive seen to have korra veel that high up and honestly thats amazing !!!
also fomo grew on me a lot after listening to it so hopefully itll do the same with you lol
I'd actually move it up even higher now. That, My Friend, and Serotoniin are easily the songs from this selection that I've listened to the most since I made this
@@JH3Eurovision also having be good not in last is taste ngl
Here’s my ranking of the Eesti Laul songs! I’ve decided that since there’s 20 songs here I’d only bold-and-comment the songs I’m super passionate about this time.
*1. Korra veel (9/10)*
I love the almost futuristic yet 80s feel of the song. That was actually my first thought and then I glanced at the music video to see it was set in some futuristic city! It’s really good.
*2. The one with the long title (8.5/10)*
BANGER. I wish I knew the lyrics, cause that would probably make it even better, but for now it’s still really good.
*3. Vetevaim (8.5/10)*
I love 6/4 and I love that this song used that time signature. Also, I’ve figured out lately that rock is my favorite music genre, so I can totally get behind this qualifying. Also, she sings beautifully.
*4. My Friend (8/10)*
YES! A favorite-to-win song that’s actually good!! I’m not exactly sure WHY it’s the favorite to win, but it’s good!
*5. Oblivion (8/10)*
I love the humming paired with the beat and the beat itself. It creates a nice atmosphere.
*6. Wunderbar (8/10)*
It sounds like something from No Copyright Sounds but in the best possible way. It’s nostalgic and I feel like it also succeeds at a dance track as well.
*7. Serotoniin (8/10)*
Nice melody! And pop-rock! It’s one of those songs that doesn’t feel like something out of Eurovision but in the best possible way. Like you could listen to it and be actually shocked when you find out.
*8. FOMO (7/10)*
Similar to Wunderbar, but it’s below because it doesn’t sound nostalgic like Wunderbar does. Still wouldn’t mind this winning though.
*9. I Don’t Know About You (7/10)*
I like it. It’s nothing special, but the melody and the violin-beat instrumental are beautiful. Just kind of forgettable though.
*10. Over the Moon (6.5/10)*
Bland, but beautifully composed.
*11. Bad Boy (6.5/10)*
I love this instrumental, but the lyrics make me physically cringe. No, you’re not a “bad boy” just because you got like one speeding ticket lmao.
12. Never Growing Up (6/10)
*13. Käte ümber jää (5/10)*
Background noise basically
14. Hold Me Now (4/10)
*15. Dreaming (4/10)*
I *LOVE* his voice, and I love the almost musical theater instrumental. But the song is kind of a mess and gets a bit repetitive.
*16. Here’s Where I Draw The Line (4/10)*
Not terrible, but really amateurish. Not the worst key change ever, but it goes too slowly. The beat also sounds like a metronome, which is NOT a good thing.
17. Lately (3.5/10)
18. Still Love (3.5/10)
19. No Dog On a Leash (3/10)
*20. Be Good (1.5/10)*
Nope. To me it’s just unlistenable. Just a real mess of a song.
Ah, nice. Some thoughts (I'll work my way up from the bottom):
- I said this to someone else but Be Good is a song that grew on me more as it went on. The beginning is a bit rough but it grows into a fun bop by the end.
- Don't have much to say about Dreaming other than "idk it's just good" lol.
- I initially thought Bad Boy was really cringe and had it in last place until I saw the music video and realized that the song isn't really meant to be taken at face value. It's a funny concept but the message doesn't come across that well.
- Ollie was already one of the favorites to win with Venom last year, and now he's back with a much better song (in a much weaker lineup) so...yeah, him being a favorite makes sense :P
- I'll just copypaste what I said to someone else about Vetevaim: the atmosphere and world-building in it reminds me a lot of some of the stuff Poland was sending back in the 90s (I won't be getting to my 90s rankings for quite some time but, spoiler alert, I think Poland was easily the strongest Eurovision country back then).
- The title with the long name translates to "We Don’t (Really) Know Anything About (Those) Drugs". Yyyep.
- Korra Veel is great and it's a shame that so many people are underrating it. Love his gritty vocals, you don't usually hear voices like that in these kinds of songs. The music video is really cool too, although part of me does wonder if it's AI generated.
@@JH3Eurovisionadded some more thoughts! It becomes easier to put stuff into words with time
wow you were quick getting your ranking up (haven't watched the songs myself but seems like a clear improvement after Malta and Czechia)
Ah thanks, I had to be quick because I have stuff to do this weekend and I got this done RIGHT as I had to leave lol. If I didn't get this out today it probably wouldn't have been out until Monday.
Same first place as you lol. Can't say Ollie was my absolute favorite last year cause Alika exists but can say he is this year. My second would actually probably be Serotoniin. This selection though is not as good as last years even though I didn't follow it last year. Just to clarify Alika was my winner of eurovision last year so saying I liked her better than Ollie doesn't discredit him at all. They were both great and it was unfortunate that one had to miss out. But now Ollie can get his redemption and hopefully make it to eurovision.
I actually wasn't that big a fan of Venom (I thought Monsters was a much better rock entry), but My Friend is just a step up in every way. It'll probably be high up in my ranking.
If Estonia had sent either Alika or Ollie for eurovision 2023 I think they would've been my winner in both scenarios. I do prefer Venom to My Friend but it's still a very quality song he sent for next year's eurovision. Can say I have a proper top 3 now.
3. FOMO
2. Serotoniin
1. My Friend
Zero taste? idk I'm writing this very late lol
So nice to see someone else with Silver Jusilo so high! I’ve seen quite a few other rankings with him down at the bottom or in the middle somewhere, but your high ranking is great! My winner so far! In terms of the other songs, I actually don’t think this is that bad of a year. Most all the songs are at least decent, with the exception of a few painfully cliche ballads. Depending on things like vocals and stagings, I think Estonia could have a real shot at a decent result again!
Silver Jusilo's song (along with Peter Põder's) are not the style I would generally go for when looking for electronic music, but I think both of them are fantastic; likewise, Oblivion is closer to what I'd normally listen to but I feel very little for it and I don't think it progresses enough over 3 minutes (I have this same issue with Strangers by Kenya Grace, a song that's gotten very popular lately and that Oblivion almost instantly reminded me of).
That being said, Lately has a lot of great instrumental touches throughout and it just has a really nice vibe. It's not a very competitive song, but definitely one of the most original. Fantastic music video too, easily my favorite one out of all of these. Really love how they play with the lighting and visuals to sync with the song.
you should rate your favorite esc songs of all time after the contest
I'm planning on doing that after I get through the 90s
Hello ^^
Some comments:
First of all I (obviously) agree with the winner. Ollie is such an Awesome artists, and he just slayed again. This song fits my love for harder rock stuff so well.
Estonia has 1 Job, sending him
The Auto Qualifiers are not generally my least favourites. But some of them are really weak, particulary Käte ümber jää.
Bad Boy could be in my Top 3 if the lyrics where not that repetitive.
To the song from 5 Miinust: Every year there is this 1 completely absurd entry in Eesti Laul. These ones quality varies strongly from Awesome (Redel- Tartu) to disgusting (Merlyn).
This one I think actually slaps pretty hard.
I am surprised that Ollie is your winner. I remember that 'Venom' was not one of your favourites in last year's Eesti Laul and 'My Friend' is a weaker song so...
Anyway, judging by recaps the standouts for me are:
1. My Friend
2. Bad Boy
3. Wunderbar
4. Korra veel
5. FOMO
6. the song with the super long title
Good luck Estonia!
You might be alone in thinking My Friend is worse than Venom, at least in my circles :P
I've seen a bit of hype for Wunderbar and tbh I don't really get it. Very cheesy and not that memorable. FOMO is solid but it's not particularly my kind of music and some of the sounds throughout it annoy me.
@@JH3Eurovision 'Venom' is my favourite song of the whole Eurovision 2023 season so apparently any song from Ollie would have been a downgrade (in my eyes).
I see your point about 'Wunderbar' but I have a soft spot for Traffic and the German title so... the song also sounds fun.
@@JH3Eurovision I just listened to 'My Friend' in full. I still prefer 'Venom', but that might just be because that song came first (chronologically). 'My Friend' is also mindblowing and 100% my music. It will be in my top 3 (if not my winner) of Eurovision 2024 if selected (which I think it will).
@@dimidrugg9592 My Friend will more than likely win the selection. Common opinion seems to be that the superfinal will be Ollie, 5MIINUST, and Daniel Levi
@@JH3Eurovision 'Over The Moon' is a good song, but the chorus sounds way too similar to 'Shallow' (even more than 'Hold Me Closer') so Estonia should avoid sending it.
Also it is never possible to predict all 3 superfinalists of Eesti Laul. Every year there is a surprise:
2020: Anett × Fredi
2021: Sissi
2022: Minimal Wind
2023: Bedwetters
My first exposure to Daniel Levi was On and On (so was Cartoon). Funny how they are both there, just with separate entries
im gonna be real the only one i like here is be good which seems like an odd choice compaired to everyone elses opinions
Be Good is fun. One of those songs that grows on you as it goes on
a lot of these seem competent but boring. FOMO, wunderbar, oblivion, 5miinust's song, vetevaim and my friend seem like the best, serotoniin is also cool. glad there are more entries in estonian this year!
"Competent but boring" is a good way to describe about half of these. Still Love is the only song here that I think is just genuinely bad.
A real weak selection, for being estonian. If I have to pick a favorite… hmm… Ingmar, it is.
I have a feeling Ingmar will be the House of Glass of this selection tbh. At least, if he can sing well live