Millions of people will hear it for the first time on tv.. people are overwhelmed .. they will vote for him, he doesnt need big staging ! Still a contendor for me !
At the end of the day,Eurovision was designed to pick the best song,not staging.Staging should never take over the quality of the song.This is probably been the best song since Loreen’s Euphoria in my opinion.Vocally it’s on point and that’s the main thing.
The Netherlands is absolute amazing😃 That voice blows all The other contestants away. So much complaining about a piano? That was The begin of one of the most beautiful songs of eurovision. The Netherlands deserves victory👏👏👏👏👏
So good to have you guys and girls close to the show and singers! Great insight for us fans at home, waiting for the finals to come! 👍✌️🙌👏👋 And yes, Duncan is my winner this year.
The simple things that can probably make the staging better ( i ll vote for Netherlands no matter what) : 1) When he sings the versus, the blue sky/or water above him can flow/move slowly and in the chorus suddenly rapidly to emphasize the dynamic of the chorus. 2) Low lighting targeting only at him like a beam (rise like a phoenix style with blue beam this time) during the versus and suddenly bright light when the chorus comes in. 3) Sitting on a rock during the versus and standing up when the pre-chorus part with the guitar comes in. At the end, returning back to the rock and moving his head down with sadness.
Just because the stage looks boring, nothing changes that much, the song is slow and lovely and his vocals are great. He's not copying, there has been many performances like this before Salvador.
If the piano is everything what people don’t like, the Netherlands did a very good job. A piano come on! His voice ,the music everthing is so amazing. Let’s not focus on the piano and Let’s see what the first performance will let us see. But i understand that Duncan the message Better can bring if he is not at the piano if you have so much expertations
Duncan and his song is magical, the staging is simple and beautiful, i dont need more to recognizance the masterpiece, im sure with nice camera work it will be amazing on tv. Duncan is my winner, along with Mahmood )) greetings from Ukraine:)
Hi there, Dutchie here. I totally agree about the piano, it looks a bit cheap. But overall pretty happy with his first rehearsals. There is room for some changes and I hope the dutch delegation will listen to the feedback the get from others. Then it will blow us away
Why would you want to hide behind a keyboard, if everyone knows there’s no live playing instruments live! I was expecting something completely different ...
Steve v G Well, in some cases it does elevate the performance (see the Slovenian entry as an example). Imagine he would be there standing doing absolutely nothing else than looking at her (creepy). I must confess the second rehearsal was definitely better and they’ve managed to save the instrument lol
I say to those who are there in Tel Aviv: Let's hold lighters during his performance and give him the extra support he needs! Good luck Duncan Lawrence, you're the best for me (and hopefully a lot of others)!
I guess it was hard to meet the expectations as he had the best music video... I liked his standing performances in Amsterdam and London where I did experience them live... let's see.. the song needs to appeal to the audience the first time.. and that still happens I'm sure..
thank you deban, william and chris for giving hope and honesty i want him to connect more with the camera, and give him a REAL piano, leave it to Mr Pannekoek to flunk it up
@@AnaisAzuli yep he did, the only time he got it right. He also directed Spain 2017, The Netherlands 2015, 2016, 2018 and also Belgium 2018 so i really hope he gets it together in time..
It's still a winning game for me ❤ Whether you like the song or think it's "overrated", you can't deny it's a good song. I have faith that in the end everything will come together and that the staging will match the quality of the song! ❤🇳🇱💙
I'm still waiting for the "big surprise" which he couldn't reveal during his interviews.. It simply cannot be just a piano.. Still in my heart and No.1 but PLEASE reach our expectations, cause you surely can!! #fingerscrossed ❤❤
Camera angles and interaction with the audience need work, but other than that this was pretty much flawless in every conceivable way. Would be a tremendously deserving winner.
This is ESC - the European SONG Contest. Especially during this last decade we seemed to have forgotten this with our fixations about shows, LED lights and gimmicks. Shows do not make a good song - they are just a distraction and they can distract us from the fact that some songs might not be that good after all. After watching a visually exciting show and then hearing the same song without those visuals, one realises "what the hell was all that overrated reaction about?" Salvador Sobral gave us the direction 2 years ago - no shows, no dancers, no particularly elaborate visuals - just him on the stage singing his song. That is the way it should be so we can really judge a song and a singer for what they are really worth. We need a return to a really song contest. I hope the Netherlands keep to that format. Its emotion and vulnerability will only be achieved by a simplistic approach. Duncan's song does not need any pyrotechnics and BS. The strength is in the song and its singer
Duncan wanted to go back to how and when he wrote the song. Therefore the simple keyboard.He wanted to feel on stage the same way he felt when he wrote the song. It will be great..simply because Duncan, his voice and the song are great!
Don't be so carefull criticizing the polls favourite. I honestly expected more too. But because it's the favourite to win, it's described simple and minimalist, would it be Slovenia or San Marino it would be just boring. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
This. They shit on other songs that are simple for being "dull" and "uninteresting". Yet when it comes to favourites and giants, it's "refreshing". I actually prefer simple and minimalistic staging and I love Duncan as an artist and his song but the bias is obvious.
I was scared when I read he was behind a piano. I always visioned Duncan standing solo behind a mic and a spotlight on him in the beginning. Then, as he goes into his falsetto, the LEDs kick in with watery images, cloudy stuff, all set in these aqua colours. Then, as the chorus hits, we have flashing white lights flaring and swooping down on the stage, filling the venue entirely. THAT would be my vision for Arcade
He shouldn't have been sitting. He should have been standing. I think he's charismatic and confident enough to stand out... standing a la Loreen in 2012.
It is all about expectations isn't it. I love that it is a very simple clean setting, the only thing I dont like is that he is sitting behind a piano. I was hoping he would stand alone...with simple but effective lighting and his arms spread at the end..vulnerable but strong. But I am still happy with this.
The video that was put out months ago help this song become as very popular as it is.. It was a great marketing.... Live is the best way to judge not a slick video.. I personally like it I don't believe it's the best
James Heaney Do your homework and dont spread lies😡The music video and song is 4 weeks ago released. The Netherlands have done nothing to marketing. The many views is because the song is amazing😍I have respect if you dont like the song but dont spread such nonsens👎
@@gizmodreamer5966 I think you'll find that the video was put out on the 7th of march.. And even before that Do your homework.. And I'm right without the video wouldn't be as high as it is... If you don't call that (good) marketing. And gooood for him.... Why are you worried
Thats not right! If The song is not good then you dont go to take a look to The video. He sings really amazing and a lot of People feel emotional connected to The song. The first time i heard it it was without The video. I get goosebumps and a lot of People to. If you dont like it i respect you its oké. But dont say that it is a lot of marketing Thats not True. It was The same as all other contestants. Enjoy eurovision and i hope that you can Enjoy other songs. Because there a lot of great songs this year😃👍💕
@@gizmodreamer5966 no1 never did I say I disliked the song.. I said I liked it and the video was slick and I believe but I don't believe he is the best one there No2 If you don't think they have adviser's that plot and plan and how to promote themselves and the songs... That's naive N3 All singers there, I bet, would love to be in his situation, a slick video with millions of followers 2 months before the competition... If you think this is not clever marketing that's your decision N4 If you think that having millions of followers which would propel the song and put it in a strong position.. 2 months beforehand that's your choice No5 I stand by my comments The video is slick and this has had a huge impact without it wouldn't have been the favourite but be somewhere in the top 10 .... It's clever marketing No 6 Abusive comments by you are offensive because you don't like observation comments regarding your favourite singer Finally, making my observation comments never say he doesn't have a good voice or the video or the song is bad.. It's very good. But so are several others You've chosen to see these observations negatively. And let go a barrage of abuse... He actually is in my top 10
Duncan's vocals are excellent, as always. But I have to agree that the cheap keyboard looks silly : what he deserves is a grand piano. And the lazer light effects can be 10 times better too... Furthermore, I would really rather see him stand behind a microphone during the entire song. All things considered, he is definately my favorite. I think Duncan deserves to win.
In general I really like the staging. I'm so glad they kept it simple so the song will stand out. However I agree that they should change the keyboard into a proper piano. I also think it could be even more powerful if he stands up for the bridge + last chorus, but overall I'm quite happy with the staging and Duncan (and his team ofc) already made us proud for sure!
I'm glad the staging is disappointing. Eventhough I'm a huge fan of Arcade, I don't want there to be an obvious winner. There are a lot of underrated songs this year that deserve appreciation as well.
@@makkie211175 So what? I mean, I don't see how that has anything to do with with anything I wrote in my comment. My country never won the ESC, and neither did a lot of others, who cares.
@Adrianus No it's not but I want a bit more appreciation for them and let's be honest we all know Arcade is stealing the spotlight - for good reason tho. But still, I want an exciting finale.
Drama Queens at the press centre. Duncan gonna win it all by miles, it looks extremely expensive not like your typical cheap Eurovision song performance. Expensive art!!!!
Wow, could you be any more condescending towards other entries? Just because people have been bigging this song up, doesn't mean it is the runaway winner. When something looks expensive doesn't mean it equates to 'art'.
Richard Marx, "Right here waiting" type of song and especially stage performance. Beautiful, indeed, but not necessarily a winner. There are other contenders on the par.
I disagree. Do not underestimate how impactful Arcade has been to a lot of people. It is not just a simple ordinary ballad song. The song is technically, lyrically and emotionally superb above other songs this year.
@@devonguy8109 There's nothing in Arcade above the song I mentioned in my comment above or on a higher level. And I'm not underestimating anything, since I also know that the bookmakers helped Arcade from the beginning by cementing it in many people's minds that it "must" be the winner. It's not necessarily only the other, "normal" way around, which is the impact of the song determining the odds ... Arcade is a very good song, but, again, there are some others in the contest which bring their own special flavor to it, on the par with Arcade, even though they're not necessarily low-tempo.
@@devonguy8109 Stop the idolatry! The two ballads are obviously different melodically but they're the same beautiful. No one said that "Arcade" would be ordinary. On the contrary, so, neither did I say that. It's a ballad, though, and nothing on another level than the other mentioned one. Regarding the "deserved winner" character, of course, it was one of the songs which deserved to win. So it did. However, to me, the "best song" from among many songs of different genres is a bit of a nonsense. So long!
Thank you for being slightly positive. I totally agree with you. The expectations were to high and the audience and camerawork will do the work. Hopefully the heard rumours are true and this is not the piano.
Duncan is still a potetial winner to me, but I was disappointed by the staging! I think Italy can be another potential winner and tomorrow we'll see th rehearsal
Hey @wiwiblogs, I've just found out that "Contestants and Artists shall perform the songs live on stage (obviously...), accompanied by a recorded backing-track only (without live instruments!!!!)" Why no live instruments??? Whats the point of the piano then??? What about Alexander Rybak, was it all fake??? :P And of course "the Backing track shall contain no vocals of any kind or any vocal imitations aiming at replacing or assisting the live/original voice of the Contestant(s)"... Good thing this doesn't apply to MadonnaMDNAMadameX interval performance. ;)
One tip: he should be there just sitting with a big book and a pen.... looking like some kind of a poet.... and stars or videos of water in the background ..... it would be better looking.....
I think he made the right choise! Maybe he going to stand later of the piano no body knows what's going on in the other parts of the song so? I'm still suprised about the performance.
I am sad he is behind a keyboard, I really didn’t expect that. Still my number 1, but I hope they will change the staging
I hope to!
Thijmen Wind can they?
CCarolinee yes ofcourse they can
SELFOCRACY8 yeahh thats a little better but would have preferred no piano at all
I think it would be better to have a cleaner PIANO, not a keyboard.
Still love it.. man I hope it wins!!
They ordered a normal and bigger piano
Denyel137 How do you know?
@@thomaskuipers They said in an intervieuw
Nooo, keyboard is fine. Not an old dusty piano...
I love Deban's comments. Always honest, always on point, very professional.
To win or not to win...
We are proud 💟👌🏻🎉
off Duncan!!
🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱
🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱*
Duncan's act is his great voice, pure as cristal glass
Millions of people will hear it for the first time on tv.. people are overwhelmed .. they will vote for him, he doesnt need big staging ! Still a contendor for me !
♥
True tho
But he will not be naked, so not a memorable entry
@@carstenjanss9145 plzzzzz
The song is really strong. Duncan sings it live better than its audio. That pure show will still make him winner. #GoDuncan
At the end of the day,Eurovision was designed to pick the best song,not staging.Staging should never take over the quality of the song.This is probably been the best song since Loreen’s Euphoria in my opinion.Vocally it’s on point and that’s the main thing.
He should get up from that piano and slay! He sounded on point earlier. Although Deban is right I think. 🤔👋🏾
The Netherlands is absolute amazing😃 That voice blows all The other contestants away. So much complaining about a piano? That was The begin of one of the most beautiful songs of eurovision. The Netherlands deserves victory👏👏👏👏👏
So good to have you guys and girls close to the show and singers! Great insight for us fans at home, waiting for the finals to come! 👍✌️🙌👏👋
And yes, Duncan is my winner this year.
Small-town boy with a small-black piano singing a magical-lovesong for his never forgotten lost-girl ..
Let's do-this 🦋
The simple things that can probably make the staging better ( i ll vote for Netherlands no matter what) :
1) When he sings the versus, the blue sky/or water above him can flow/move slowly and in the chorus suddenly rapidly to emphasize the dynamic of the chorus.
2) Low lighting targeting only at him like a beam (rise like a phoenix style with blue beam this time) during the versus and suddenly bright light when the chorus comes in.
3) Sitting on a rock during the versus and standing up when the pre-chorus part with the guitar comes in. At the end, returning back to the rock and moving his head down with sadness.
Thank you guys!
It’s a WINNING GAME🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱
I love Deban...
Simple yet mesmerising. Sounds like Salvador’s staging. Need I say more?
I was just watching Salvador's performance, I think his staging would be really fitting with Duncan's song.
I thought the same!
Just because the stage looks boring, nothing changes that much, the song is slow and lovely and his vocals are great. He's not copying, there has been many performances like this before Salvador.
@@autumn3686 I don't think he meant that they copied it, but they're gonna win probably like Salvador 😂
2017 does not have master on stagging like Russia or Azerbaijan, Love Ducan that is why I am worry about him
If the piano is everything what people don’t like, the Netherlands did a very good job. A piano come on! His voice ,the music everthing is so amazing. Let’s not focus on the piano and Let’s see what the first performance will let us see. But i understand that Duncan the message Better can bring if he is not at the piano if you have so much expertations
Still a winner🇳🇱
Remember me: The Netherlands 1st and Iceland 2nd in the Grand Final!! For places 3rd to 15th will be a bloodbath
Duncan and his song is magical, the staging is simple and beautiful, i dont need more to recognizance the masterpiece, im sure with nice camera work it will be amazing on tv.
Duncan is my winner, along with Mahmood ))
greetings from Ukraine:)
Small town boy in a big arcade💕💕
still the winner, i dont care what people say!✨💕
We will see !!!
Deban lookin like a whole bad bish with them shades 😍 Come thru sis
But this is by faaaaaaar the best song of the contest (this year). The Netherlands must win this year. PLEASE VOTE xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi there, Dutchie here. I totally agree about the piano, it looks a bit cheap. But overall pretty happy with his first rehearsals. There is room for some changes and I hope the dutch delegation will listen to the feedback the get from others. Then it will blow us away
Its not a circus!!! Its a song contest guys!!
He sings good, good song, and its in the song
Why would you want to hide behind a keyboard, if everyone knows there’s no live playing instruments live! I was expecting something completely different ...
He doesn't want to hid behind a keyboard, he wrote the song behind a keyboard and he wants to show the story of it.
There have been so many instruments on stage since the orchestra was banned. What's your point?
Steve v G Well, in some cases it does elevate the performance (see the Slovenian entry as an example). Imagine he would be there standing doing absolutely nothing else than looking at her (creepy). I must confess the second rehearsal was definitely better and they’ve managed to save the instrument lol
I say to those who are there in Tel Aviv: Let's hold lighters during his performance and give him the extra support he needs! Good luck Duncan Lawrence, you're the best for me (and hopefully a lot of others)!
I guess it was hard to meet the expectations as he had the best music video... I liked his standing performances in Amsterdam and London where I did experience them live... let's see.. the song needs to appeal to the audience the first time.. and that still happens I'm sure..
Best music video? Is it because he’s naked?
I’m proud on Duncan and my country ❤️🇳🇱
Get this a boy a better piano and let him stand up in the last chorus!!!
That's exactly what I thought. Standing up like he was reaching the surface in the video
thank you deban, william and chris for giving hope and honesty
i want him to connect more with the camera, and give him a REAL piano, leave it to Mr Pannekoek to flunk it up
I think Pannekoek did Ilse and Waylon too!
@@AnaisAzuli yep he did, the only time he got it right. He also directed Spain 2017, The Netherlands 2015, 2016, 2018 and also Belgium 2018 so i really hope he gets it together in time..
It's still a winning game for me ❤ Whether you like the song or think it's "overrated", you can't deny it's a good song. I have faith that in the end everything will come together and that the staging will match the quality of the song! ❤🇳🇱💙
I'm still waiting for the "big surprise" which he couldn't reveal during his interviews.. It simply cannot be just a piano.. Still in my heart and No.1 but PLEASE reach our expectations, cause you surely can!! #fingerscrossed ❤❤
Love ....love ....love ... Duncan 💖💖💖🇳🇱
i would love it if they would have some water elements on the stage, for example a wet floor. I think it would give a calm vibe
It seems he is a bit shy, lets give him a break. He is already a winner for us. I don't know, let's do not push him hard
I personally love the piano, he stands out more than if he was just standing there.
Camera angles and interaction with the audience need work, but other than that this was pretty much flawless in every conceivable way. Would be a tremendously deserving winner.
Debaaaaannn looks good :)
This is ESC - the European SONG Contest. Especially during this last decade we seemed to have forgotten this with our fixations about shows, LED lights and gimmicks. Shows do not make a good song - they are just a distraction and they can distract us from the fact that some songs might not be that good after all. After watching a visually exciting show and then hearing the same song without those visuals, one realises "what the hell was all that overrated reaction about?" Salvador Sobral gave us the direction 2 years ago - no shows, no dancers, no particularly elaborate visuals - just him on the stage singing his song. That is the way it should be so we can really judge a song and a singer for what they are really worth. We need a return to a really song contest.
I hope the Netherlands keep to that format. Its emotion and vulnerability will only be achieved by a simplistic approach. Duncan's song does not need any pyrotechnics and BS. The strength is in the song and its singer
Duncan wanted to go back to how and when he wrote the song. Therefore the simple keyboard.He wanted to feel on stage the same way he felt when he wrote the song. It will be great..simply because Duncan, his voice and the song are great!
You were just on the Dutch news.
Thanks for your kind and professional words again William.
Yes,saw him too 😉
it's just first reheasel.
totally agree with deban 😍😍😍 don't know if they gonna change the piano😂 BUT IT IS STILL MAGICAL
I have faith this will do well on tv
Don't be so carefull criticizing the polls favourite. I honestly expected more too. But because it's the favourite to win, it's described simple and minimalist, would it be Slovenia or San Marino it would be just boring. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
This. They shit on other songs that are simple for being "dull" and "uninteresting". Yet when it comes to favourites and giants, it's "refreshing". I actually prefer simple and minimalistic staging and I love Duncan as an artist and his song but the bias is obvious.
Piano needs to go.
I was scared when I read he was behind a piano. I always visioned Duncan standing solo behind a mic and a spotlight on him in the beginning. Then, as he goes into his falsetto, the LEDs kick in with watery images, cloudy stuff, all set in these aqua colours. Then, as the chorus hits, we have flashing white lights flaring and swooping down on the stage, filling the venue entirely. THAT would be my vision for Arcade
Netherlands not that good staging??? perfect... a more exciting Eurovision Grand Final.
Is not only bout staging...cant hear staging through my radio🥰
@@e.p.5678 Sorry but Eurovision is 100% about staging.
Weg met de piano Duncan!! ♡♡♡
Still have faith in Duncan. 😍
The Netherlands: Where should we host Eurovision 2020?
Me: calm down! As long as you keep that piano... you won't host anything
*2020
@@tunakazanci3075
Thanks 🤭
You were wrong bro
it's gonna be great,ilse delange is behind it.winner!best song in years!
Remove the piano and Duncan will win.
Agree!
He shouldn't have been sitting. He should have been standing. I think he's charismatic and confident enough to stand out... standing a la Loreen in 2012.
It is all about expectations isn't it. I love that it is a very simple clean setting, the only thing I dont like is that he is sitting behind a piano. I was hoping he would stand alone...with simple but effective lighting and his arms spread at the end..vulnerable but strong. But I am still happy with this.
still think he will win.
I so agree with you guys. I’m missing the WoW factor that the song needs but fingers crossed.
It will always look different on TV people! This was just the firs rehearsal.
And Duncan says that he will get a real piano on stage. ;)
The video that was put out months ago help this song become as very popular as it is.. It was a great marketing.... Live is the best way to judge not a slick video.. I personally like it I don't believe it's the best
Meaning if he didn't have the slick video he really wouldn't be favourite
James Heaney Do your homework and dont spread lies😡The music video and song is 4 weeks ago released. The Netherlands have done nothing to marketing. The many views is because the song is amazing😍I have respect if you dont like the song but dont spread such nonsens👎
@@gizmodreamer5966 I think you'll find that the video was put out on the 7th of march.. And even before that Do your homework.. And I'm right without the video wouldn't be as high as it is... If you don't call that (good) marketing. And gooood for him.... Why are you worried
Thats not right! If The song is not good then you dont go to take a look to The video. He sings really amazing and a lot of People feel emotional connected to The song. The first time i heard it it was without The video. I get goosebumps and a lot of People to. If you dont like it i respect you its oké. But dont say that it is a lot of marketing Thats not True. It was The same as all other contestants. Enjoy eurovision and i hope that you can Enjoy other songs. Because there a lot of great songs this year😃👍💕
@@gizmodreamer5966 no1 never did I say I disliked the song.. I said I liked it and the video was slick and I believe but I don't believe he is the best one there
No2 If you don't think they have adviser's that plot and plan and how to promote themselves and the songs... That's naive
N3 All singers there, I bet, would love to be in his situation, a slick video with millions of followers 2 months before the competition... If you think this is not clever marketing that's your decision
N4 If you think that having millions of followers which would propel the song and put it in a strong position.. 2 months beforehand that's your choice
No5 I stand by my comments The video is slick and this has had a huge impact without it wouldn't have been the favourite but be somewhere in the top 10 .... It's clever marketing
No 6 Abusive comments by you are offensive because you don't like observation comments regarding your favourite singer
Finally, making my observation comments never say he doesn't have a good voice or the video or the song is bad.. It's very good. But so are several others
You've chosen to see these observations negatively. And let go a barrage of abuse...
He actually is in my top 10
I was very underwhelmed by the clip on Eurovision, maybe it’ll get better with tv shots
Portugal won without staging. In the 90s and before everyone had the same staging. Staging is overrated.
Why not have him rather standing alone rather than sitting behind a piano
Duncan's vocals are excellent, as always. But I have to agree that the cheap keyboard looks silly :
what he deserves is a grand piano. And the lazer light effects can be 10 times better too...
Furthermore, I would really rather see him stand behind a microphone during the entire song.
All things considered, he is definately my favorite. I think Duncan deserves to win.
In general I really like the staging. I'm so glad they kept it simple so the song will stand out. However I agree that they should change the keyboard into a proper piano. I also think it could be even more powerful if he stands up for the bridge + last chorus, but overall I'm quite happy with the staging and Duncan (and his team ofc) already made us proud for sure!
My winner changed after Chingiz's amazing performance😵😵😨 But Duncan is good enough yet
I'm glad the staging is disappointing. Eventhough I'm a huge fan of Arcade, I don't want there to be an obvious winner. There are a lot of underrated songs this year that deserve appreciation as well.
You know the Netherlands has not won for more then 40 years right? Thats like 2 generations lol
@@makkie211175 So what? I mean, I don't see how that has anything to do with with anything I wrote in my comment. My country never won the ESC, and neither did a lot of others, who cares.
@Adrianus No it's not but I want a bit more appreciation for them and let's be honest we all know Arcade is stealing the spotlight - for good reason tho. But still, I want an exciting finale.
ARC❤DE you to the🌙 and back🌎
Deban honey u look Amazing in those sunglasses
A mood
Drama Queens at the press centre. Duncan gonna win it all by miles, it looks extremely expensive not like your typical cheap Eurovision song performance. Expensive art!!!!
Wow, could you be any more condescending towards other entries? Just because people have been bigging this song up, doesn't mean it is the runaway winner. When something looks expensive doesn't mean it equates to 'art'.
Just saw you in the dutch news, probably the only time i watch the news😂
Which news?
@@escholland it's not 100% dutch news but on RTL boulevard.
The title is Duncan Laurence maakt zich op voor EurovisieSongefestival at 1:07
@@piertx Oke, ik dacht al op het NOS?!?! Lol
@@piertx Oke, ik dacht al op het NOS?!?! Lol
#proud 2 B Dutch ..😉
Guys look so pretty and handsome these days..keep on the shirts and those braids are fab hun leave them around you
I hope its not getting boring because everyone expects him to win and then he ends up being 3rd or something
Like Italy a few years ago
It’s a song contest not a staging contest ... let’s focus on this .
Richard Marx, "Right here waiting" type of song and especially stage performance. Beautiful, indeed, but not necessarily a winner. There are other contenders on the par.
I disagree. Do not underestimate how impactful Arcade has been to a lot of people. It is not just a simple ordinary ballad song. The song is technically, lyrically and emotionally superb above other songs this year.
@@devonguy8109 There's nothing in Arcade above the song I mentioned in my comment above or on a higher level. And I'm not underestimating anything, since I also know that the bookmakers helped Arcade from the beginning by cementing it in many people's minds that it "must" be the winner. It's not necessarily only the other, "normal" way around, which is the impact of the song determining the odds ... Arcade is a very good song, but, again, there are some others in the contest which bring their own special flavor to it, on the par with Arcade, even though they're not necessarily low-tempo.
@@devonguy8109 Stop the idolatry! The two ballads are obviously different melodically but they're the same beautiful. No one said that "Arcade" would be ordinary. On the contrary, so, neither did I say that. It's a ballad, though, and nothing on another level than the other mentioned one. Regarding the "deserved winner" character, of course, it was one of the songs which deserved to win. So it did. However, to me, the "best song" from among many songs of different genres is a bit of a nonsense. So long!
Thank you for being slightly positive. I totally agree with you. The expectations were to high and the audience and camerawork will do the work. Hopefully the heard rumours are true and this is not the piano.
Sometimes amazing songs don’t need big staging, the song and the emotions speak for themselves, just saying 😉 you remember 2017 winner
Is not eurovision circus contest 😆
Not sure if he can win but good luck to The Netherlands.
I think they didn’t exercise their potential. Bummer. Song is good, staging is lame
No water?🤔 We'll see how it will be next week thursday...❤
Yeah let's but a swiming pool on stage in 5 minutes.
You're not really creative, backdrop LED ....
Deban is letting down the whacky shirt crew.
Maybe LED wristbands for the audience?? Is that possible?? And projection at the ball....Don't mind the piano. I expect a better one.....
Still love it. Only thing I don't like is get him away from the keyboard. I think he's more relatable if he's stood in front of us all. Go Duncan
Duncan is still a potetial winner to me, but I was disappointed by the staging! I think Italy can be another potential winner and tomorrow we'll see th rehearsal
he just should stand thats all we want
Debanaderimiwiwibloggs.com always on point
Hey @wiwiblogs, I've just found out that "Contestants and Artists shall perform the songs live on stage (obviously...), accompanied by a recorded backing-track only (without live instruments!!!!)" Why no live instruments??? Whats the point of the piano then??? What about Alexander Rybak, was it all fake??? :P
And of course "the Backing track shall contain no vocals of any kind or any vocal imitations aiming at replacing or assisting the live/original voice of the Contestant(s)"... Good thing this doesn't apply to MadonnaMDNAMadameX interval performance. ;)
One tip: he should be there just sitting with a big book and a pen.... looking like some kind of a poet.... and stars or videos of water in the background ..... it would be better looking.....
Is there a press conference woth duncan coming also??
I think he made the right choise! Maybe he going to stand later of the piano no body knows what's going on in the other parts of the song so? I'm still suprised about the performance.
Fuss bout nothing. Still beautiful.🥰
Greece and sweden is getting close
Give the man a real piano please... we arent that cheap... still love the voice tho😍
Chris' shirt is giving me OCD issues. There's a flamingo with a leaf at the joint where the buttons are.
Still it is the best song, and actually for me visuals are not important for this.