What is your favourite of Benidorm Fest 2025? Do you have a TOP 3? What is your thoughts of the standard of songs in Benidorm Fest 2025? Let me know in the comments below!
Again, fabulous listening to your opinion and analysis:). As a spaniard.. I don't know what I want to send hah. I'm also very intrigued and is growing very fast on me with La Pena; it's modern but also has traditional sounds and instruments. On a first listen I believe the ones that have most potential I believe are Deteresa, Jkbello and La chispa
J Kbello is such a vibe! I've had it on repeat and it just gets better and better. And you're right... Mahmood vibes! I also think its the one with the most potential at Eurovision. Spain also need to give the guys a chance and not always go with the "slay" girls
Jkbello is pronounced something like "hotacabello". He is my winner cause I think his live presentation will make it shine in a very brilliant way. He is my new "Chanel"
Good to see you Again. I'm impressed with your score with La Chispa and Melody, The trumpets in the Chispa song have a Reason, is a typicall sound in Easter week, very representitive in spain the way to play its very particular like in the chispa Song. This year all is about "THE STAGING".
"Hartita de llorar" has musical elements typical of Holy Week processions in Spain (the trumpet part). It is a very emotional and very different song. I love it, it is my favorite (I am from Spain).
I listened to all the songs and made my top 3 before checking out any reaction videos or rankings, and I was completely shocked seeing my #1 song at the bottom of most of the tops. After seeing your reaction, I’m finally relieved, there’s nothing wrong with me. “Amor barato” is also my #1. Absolutely love this song from the very first listen. It’s pleasant, it’s fresh. “Esa diva” is my #2. These are the only two songs that grabbed my attention instantly and made me listen to them more times. “Me gustas tú” is probably my #3 and “La pena” #4.
I’m Puerto Rican so it made me so happy that you chose one of the two salsa songs in the competition as your number one 🤩 PS: If I bump into you at some Eurovision event I’m asking you for a dance. 🕺 🕺
Dear Shane: my top 3 is 1. Mala feminista (I'd give a shot to the final chorus) . 2. La Pena risky option very well executed 3. La Casa don't like Salsa but this is a well crafted option. I think however that the BF song-pick up team must have left many great entries out for unknown reasons. Shane a pleasure to listen to you, as usual. Take care & pls be aware that we love you🫶
I'm "holding space" with EV (to much going on irl), but i can't stop my self from watching your videos! Thank you for being such a light on this community
You are very generous Shane at this point without live performances I dont see any of these songs competitive for Esc. Level in Benidorm Fest is every year worst. And as spanish I am so sad. But ok lets see what happen. Greting and mucho love
As a spaniard I'm very disappointed. 2nd year in a row that we don't have any top10 potencial song in esc but this year even worse non one would gave us any better than a bottom. As you said there some songs that aren't eurovision competitive and doesn't have like specific public that in spain works good in terms of streams. BF ilusionate us the first 2 years and as always RTVE are fucking up our hopes
I knew I could count on Shane’s bubble of love! Happy you are giving some love to David and DeTeresa… and Celine. In terms of ESC, I’m thinking Lachispa, J Kabello, DeTeresa and Celine have potential? I hope they all nail the vocals/staging. Shane, consider having the camera a bit lower or a bit farther away so you’re always fully in frame 😉💜
Thanks about the FRAME suggestion Vincent. I know! I was editing it and was like..."Man this isn't great" but I was too late. When I return from hols and return to my apartment in 2025 I will set up something permanent that doesn't move to help with this!!!
@@ShanesEurovisionReview hahaha! You said that on the video!… and then you also have pink bubbles between songs 😂 you are so on brand! Have lots of fun on your holidays! And don’t worry, your adoring fandom will be ok watching the top of your head talk till you get a permanent setup 😘
Lovely to hear your opinion and analysis once again and I needed it because I'm completely lost with this national to be honest. For now, there's none that I say wow and there's none that I say yuck. I really need the lives of this one to be able to make a decision. There are voices that I love, melodies that I enjoy, sounds that call my attention and rythms that I like but...not instantly in love with any as a complete package for Eurovision. Have an amazing holidays a merry Christmas and a happy Newyear 🤗.
Whenever we think we have a banger and real chances of ending Up top 5 we flop... So this year that most Spanish fans say we are going to flop, maybe not.
Europeans, except for Italy, Spain and France (and the countries that almost always carry authentic ethnic proposals) have such cheap and ridiculous taste in music. They want Spain to send fake 'Latin' rhythms full of clichés that have nothing to do with real Spanish culture, but they’re so ignorant they think that’s what represents us. 'La Chispa' is real flamenco, full of soul and authenticity, but as the saying goes, you can’t cast pearls before swine. It’s sad they prefer pathetic, satirical songs with words like 'loca' over something with true artistry. 🤦🤦
So I am NOT crazy! J Kbello actually has Mahmood vibes, especially in the transitions. I'm here for that, for sure. But Shane, the lyrics... There is no substance there. Such a bummer. I just listened to Lachispa for a second time, and the light bulb went off for me. My concern is that it took a second listen. She won't get that luxury in the Grand Final at Eurovision. But maybe there are enough people out there much smarter than I am that will "get it" the first listen. Melody has potential as well.
I need to check out the english translation of lyrics. I haven't done that yet. Seems like Lachispa is a HOT favourite in a lot of circles! Interesting....Maybe like you I need to give it a second listen!
My two favorites are without a doubt Celine and David! I love «La casa!» 😍 It will grow on you 😉 I am not sure who’s my number three. I have to listen to all of them more. But maybe Melody or J. KBello. My first listen to Lachispa was bad! I thought it was messy and I just wanted to turn it off. Maybe I should give it a second chance when I’m in a better mood, since so many in the comments here like it 😄. I’m a writer for a Norwegian fan-site called ESC Norge, and Spain is one of four countries that is my job to follow and write news about. I am so excited for that! I love Spain and I love Benidorm Fest! 🤩 I have visited the Benidorm area almost every year since 1998. ❤️🇪🇸❤️ I am trying to get press accreditation for Benidorm Fest, it would be amazing to be there and to cover the event. Will you be there?
Oh I lo d the fact you are involved in fan media ❤️ That's awesome 😍 I will not be at beidorm fest...I heard it's an awesome experience to be in benidorm during the festival. Good luck with accreditation. I will cross all my fingers and toes for you 😃
Hi Shane, great to hear your review! 😊 Hmm, to be honest, I had like One song that appealed to me at first listen. Some "decent" ones. But after listening to them a couple more times, I was able to pinpoint what I liked more. (There is a lot of eurodance, EDM and at least two songs has similar melodic structure as Sofia Colls song last year. A pumping rhythm, acceleration, etc.) The two that I like the most are Celine Van Heel "La Casa" and Melody "Esa Diva". Celine because I like her voice and Love the rhythms, salsa. You want to dance and that makes you happy. Used to visit a salsa club for the atmosphere, here it was hot, passionate and sensual 💃😍 A mojito on it and everything is top 😊. Melody, because the song with good staging can grow, it has the ingredients with a certain climax in the long note at the end. Then it got harder, David Alfonso's "Amor Barato" is okay, I like the rhythms, but the song never quite takes off. Maxwot "Rayo di Sole" sounds very dated, but despite this I can sense a certain catchiness and positive vibes. I await the live performance which is always crucial. 😊 Take care! 💖
If I'm being honest I can't find a good song rn and that's sad cause it's my country but Channel had an average song and look what she did. Angy last year was such a surprise too. Might be better to wait till live performances (also, hope K!ngdom comes back next years, I think they have potential, this just isn't their age)
I love alot of the songs this year, and am really interested to see how they translate to the live stage. K!NGDOM is my favorite song for sure, will be on loop. Melody is a classic Melody song, and she is really impressive live. I also enjoy Kuve, J Kbello, Mel, DeTeresa - but we need to see what they do with the songs live and if they can elevate.
@@MarieSophieHJ Yes she's been performing professionaly for like 20 years, since she had a hit song at the age of 10. But if you want a taste you could search " Melody - Mujer Loba, Live (Luar TVG, 2023)" its one of her songs that has the same writer and producer as Diva so should give you an idea of what youll see at benidorm
Bit late to the party for a change 😅. It's DeTeresa/Carla/Melody/Kuve for me but none of them are really exciting me. I understand why people like LaChispa and I respect the artistry but it's just not for me and I don't think a couple more listens are going to help. However, I was one of the delusional people who thought Eaea was going to get a top 10 result so there's that too. I think there are a lot of entries from past editions like Sharonne with Aire and Karmento with Quiero y Duelo that would wipe the floor with all of these entries in my view.
I think songs like Lachispa’s and Deteresa’s really grab us at first listen because the other songs, as nice they can be, are not very innovative. Maybe one of the girlbops could elevate during the shows and JKbello will surely bring it, he’s a great vocalist and dancer.
I like Mala Feminista. It's chill and it has good lyrics. I understand that it could not appeal to a non-spanish speaker. DeTeresa is great and I think she could make a fun and and interesting performance. Jkbello is not my cup of tea but I have read that he can sing live and dance at the same time 😂 so I guess he will be a contender. Melody and Sonia and Selena sound very outdated. Melody is a very good performer so she will elevate her song on stage. K!ngdom is really nice and fresh. LaChispa is too flamenca for me. I find it noisy and shouty and I haven't even finished listening to the whole song because it makes me nervous. Gives me headache. I like a flamenco touch but not that much 😅 Lucas' is very beautiful and touching. He sings to his mother, who passed away. My faves are DeTeresa, Chica Sobresalto and Lucas Bum.
Remember last year when the initial reaction from the fandom was " poor edition, not as good as last year"? It was the same the year before Shane. Human nature i suppose Either way, like most years, not all songs appeal to me. Let's be honest and self-centric here, we all have personal "tastes". Which is why I love your caveats "Shane Bait" references. For me this year, and strictly going by which songs am I looking forward to downloading, my winner is JK Bello. Maybe because it's the only male bop?. I dunno but those vocals sound so rich to my ears. After that I am loving a "certain genre". So it's KINGDOM 2nd (I hear Nochentera as well but also Shepherd vibes from Oz and my faves Mantra from last year). 3rd, 4th and 5th are interchangeable for me but like them all, so Melody, Kuve and Sonia y Selena. These are the 5 I can't wait to download. HURRY UP UA-cam MUSIC! Watch LaChispa win Shane Mark my words! Great presentation as always Shane I applaud you 👏👏👏
We have the same top 2 and I agree with many of the others (except Me Gustas Tú 🫣). But, of the two folkloric songs, the Spanish audience is going to love La Chispa's over DeTeresa's. La Chispa has a stronger voice and DeTeresa has been a bundle of nerves in most interviews which makes me wonder if she has the voice to pull off a live performance. Weak voice may also be why La Pena seems to have so much auto tuning.
Thank you, Shane. Me, this year I don't have a clear favourite yet. I like the two ballads and David Afonso... but I'll wait for the live performances of Deteresa and Lachispa
Spain is going straight to the bottom with any of these songs. Selection is getting worse and worse each year. Benidorm fest has become a celebration of modern Spanish music, but they have forgotten or intentionally given up on the idea that this is also a competition. Some of the songs lose a lot without understanding Spanish. And... can we address the poor and unoriginal topics of most of the songs? Love, broken hearts, party... It gets boring.
I reserve judgment until seeing the lives, but based on studio cuts, this is the weakest Benidorm Fest by a considerable margin. Feel like they’re trying to resurrect songs from previous editions but getting weaker versions and there is a jarring amount of overproduced female bops/urban sounds. I hope something shines through live
Melody CAN REALLY sing live, she has an amazing voice and sings 10000000000000000000x better than Sofia Coll live lol Wait and see for yourself LOL Melody can really sing life Check this video: ua-cam.com/video/O502OlRj5T0/v-deo.html this is Melody singing live, you might not like this type of music buy you can see she can really sing
I agree. The song reaches its peak already half way through and then repeats. I also really want a Rosalia flamenco song to work... but we can't force it. I think the song has potential and still has 30 seconds to add something if they want, so maybe they can add a higher peak to take it to the next level.
Before to hear your reaction (or any other) to tell you mine top BF: David: Amor Barato Kuve: Loca xti Lachispa: Hartita de llorar Mel Omana: I'm a Queen Just wonder, since your taste is (in your words) "questionable"😁 how much we'll agree about those songs😜 EDIT: David, same reactions!✔ mine: 9,5 Kuve: glad you like it.✔ mine: 9,2 Lachispa: I know it you'll screw it🤨 mine: 9,6 Mel: tctctc...🤭 mine: 9 So, we know who will win my favorite fest BF, Lachispa! Not bcs I gave it best score but you gave it worst score🥰
What is your favourite of Benidorm Fest 2025? Do you have a TOP 3? What is your thoughts of the standard of songs in Benidorm Fest 2025? Let me know in the comments below!
Thanks God, Shane is back reacting to Benifest 2025 songs!
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Again, fabulous listening to your opinion and analysis:). As a spaniard.. I don't know what I want to send hah. I'm also very intrigued and is growing very fast on me with La Pena; it's modern but also has traditional sounds and instruments. On a first listen I believe the ones that have most potential I believe are Deteresa, Jkbello and La chispa
David Afonso or Lucas Bun. 🙏 Listen to your Italian brothers for once.
J Kbello is such a vibe! I've had it on repeat and it just gets better and better. And you're right... Mahmood vibes! I also think its the one with the most potential at Eurovision. Spain also need to give the guys a chance and not always go with the "slay" girls
Yeah I am now checking opinion polls and stuff....J Kbello seems to be a favourite amongst allot of people!!!
The 2 male ballads are my favourites this year strangely :') for me they stand out in a rather messy selection. I love Lachispa as well
MELODY ❤
Melody Diva de España
Jkbello is pronounced something like "hotacabello". He is my winner cause I think his live presentation will make it shine in a very brilliant way. He is my new "Chanel"
Good to see you Again.
I'm impressed with your score with La Chispa and Melody,
The trumpets in the Chispa song have a Reason, is a typicall sound in Easter week, very representitive in spain the way to play its very particular like in the chispa Song.
This year all is about "THE STAGING".
"Hartita de llorar" has musical elements typical of Holy Week processions in Spain (the trumpet part). It is a very emotional and very different song. I love it, it is my favorite (I am from Spain).
😃
I listened to all the songs and made my top 3 before checking out any reaction videos or rankings, and I was completely shocked seeing my #1 song at the bottom of most of the tops. After seeing your reaction, I’m finally relieved, there’s nothing wrong with me. “Amor barato” is also my #1. Absolutely love this song from the very first listen. It’s pleasant, it’s fresh. “Esa diva” is my #2. These are the only two songs that grabbed my attention instantly and made me listen to them more times. “Me gustas tú” is probably my #3 and “La pena” #4.
Great minds think alike 😉
I also love «Amor barato»! 😍
I’m Puerto Rican so it made me so happy that you chose one of the two salsa songs in the competition as your number one 🤩
PS: If I bump into you at some Eurovision event I’m asking you for a dance. 🕺 🕺
🕺 💃 🕺 ❤️
MELODY GANADORA 🏆 🇪🇸
So glad you liked La Pena, my favorite ❤
It’s always special to see you reacting with your heart in the center, feeling, in your way…btw looking as well very special 💡❤️
Dear Shane: my top 3 is 1. Mala feminista (I'd give a shot to the final chorus) . 2. La Pena risky option very well executed 3. La Casa don't like Salsa but this is a well crafted option. I think however that the BF song-pick up team must have left many great entries out for unknown reasons. Shane a pleasure to listen to you,
as usual. Take care & pls be aware that we love you🫶
The Benidorm Fest songs are announced.
Automatically me: "Let's see Shane's reaction."
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Same
@aselyak2873 😃 ❤️
I'm "holding space" with EV (to much going on irl), but i can't stop my self from watching your videos!
Thank you for being such a light on this community
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You are very generous Shane at this point without live performances I dont see any of these songs competitive for Esc. Level in Benidorm Fest is every year worst. And as spanish I am so sad. But ok lets see what happen. Greting and mucho love
Mucho love ❤️
Stay positive ✨️
Wait for the performances ❤️ 💙
@ShanesEurovisionReview ❤️
"loca x ti" producer is the same as "here to stay". Juan Sueiro (spamdj)
I didn't know
Good to know.
Thank you 😃
As a spaniard I'm very disappointed. 2nd year in a row that we don't have any top10 potencial song in esc but this year even worse non one would gave us any better than a bottom. As you said there some songs that aren't eurovision competitive and doesn't have like specific public that in spain works good in terms of streams. BF ilusionate us the first 2 years and as always RTVE are fucking up our hopes
There's always a small percentage who never likes anything. And they tend to believe that they are a lot, but they are NOT.
This year is the worst for me as well.....
I knew I could count on Shane’s bubble of love! Happy you are giving some love to David and DeTeresa… and Celine. In terms of ESC, I’m thinking Lachispa, J Kabello, DeTeresa and Celine have potential? I hope they all nail the vocals/staging. Shane, consider having the camera a bit lower or a bit farther away so you’re always fully in frame 😉💜
Thanks about the FRAME suggestion Vincent. I know! I was editing it and was like..."Man this isn't great" but I was too late. When I return from hols and return to my apartment in 2025 I will set up something permanent that doesn't move to help with this!!!
"Shane's Bubble of Love" is going on my next printed t-shirt. Thank you Vincent 😃
@@ShanesEurovisionReview hahaha! You said that on the video!… and then you also have pink bubbles between songs 😂 you are so on brand! Have lots of fun on your holidays! And don’t worry, your adoring fandom will be ok watching the top of your head talk till you get a permanent setup 😘
@vincentf6527 😄 ❤️
Melody
My fav is VIP by far!
Kingdom is absolutely giving Nochentera vibe and i loved them both immediately❤️
1 LACHISPA
2 DETERESA
3 HENRY SEMLER
4 MELODY
5 JKBELLO
Lovely to hear your opinion and analysis once again and I needed it because I'm completely lost with this national to be honest. For now, there's none that I say wow and there's none that I say yuck. I really need the lives of this one to be able to make a decision. There are voices that I love, melodies that I enjoy, sounds that call my attention and rythms that I like but...not instantly in love with any as a complete package for Eurovision.
Have an amazing holidays a merry Christmas and a happy Newyear 🤗.
❤️ 💙 💜
La Pena for the win! 😍
BEAUTIFUL taste Quinto 👌 😍 😄 🤣
Only Celine gives me vibes
Whenever we think we have a banger and real chances of ending Up top 5 we flop... So this year that most Spanish fans say we are going to flop, maybe not.
Melody OMG 🏆🏆🏆💕
Easily... Amor Barato. Not sure about others, maybe Esa diva or Reinas... Greetings from Croatia. 😊
Europeans, except for Italy, Spain and France (and the countries that almost always carry authentic ethnic proposals) have such cheap and ridiculous taste in music. They want Spain to send fake 'Latin' rhythms full of clichés that have nothing to do with real Spanish culture, but they’re so ignorant they think that’s what represents us. 'La Chispa' is real flamenco, full of soul and authenticity, but as the saying goes, you can’t cast pearls before swine. It’s sad they prefer pathetic, satirical songs with words like 'loca' over something with true artistry. 🤦🤦
Im in love with the Stay Awake song ❤❤❤
My favorites are La Casa, Uh nana, I'm a Queen, VIP, Diva.
Lucas bun is amazing ❤
Shane guapo ❤
So I am NOT crazy! J Kbello actually has Mahmood vibes, especially in the transitions. I'm here for that, for sure. But Shane, the lyrics... There is no substance there. Such a bummer. I just listened to Lachispa for a second time, and the light bulb went off for me. My concern is that it took a second listen. She won't get that luxury in the Grand Final at Eurovision. But maybe there are enough people out there much smarter than I am that will "get it" the first listen. Melody has potential as well.
I need to check out the english translation of lyrics. I haven't done that yet. Seems like Lachispa is a HOT favourite in a lot of circles! Interesting....Maybe like you I need to give it a second listen!
Melody 🔝
My favourite is Lucas Bun. Wonderful vocals, i don't speak Spanish but wow, I cried when I first heard it .
Irene eres de cuenca y lo sabes 😂
My two favorites are without a doubt Celine and David! I love «La casa!» 😍 It will grow on you 😉
I am not sure who’s my number three. I have to listen to all of them more. But maybe Melody or J. KBello.
My first listen to Lachispa was bad! I thought it was messy and I just wanted to turn it off. Maybe I should give it a second chance when I’m in a better mood, since so many in the comments here like it 😄.
I’m a writer for a Norwegian fan-site called ESC Norge, and Spain is one of four countries that is my job to follow and write news about. I am so excited for that! I love Spain and I love Benidorm Fest! 🤩 I have visited the Benidorm area almost every year since 1998. ❤️🇪🇸❤️ I am trying to get press accreditation for Benidorm Fest, it would be amazing to be there and to cover the event. Will you be there?
Oh I lo d the fact you are involved in fan media ❤️ That's awesome 😍
I will not be at beidorm fest...I heard it's an awesome experience to be in benidorm during the festival.
Good luck with accreditation. I will cross all my fingers and toes for you 😃
@ Thank you! 🤞 I’ll be in Benidorm regardless, so hopefully I will experience the festival from outside the venue anyway ⭐️
I love La Pena!
La chispa ❤
Hi Shane, great to hear your review! 😊 Hmm, to be honest, I had like One song that appealed to me at first listen. Some "decent" ones. But after listening to them a couple more times, I was able to pinpoint what I liked more. (There is a lot of eurodance, EDM and at least two songs has similar melodic structure as Sofia Colls song last year. A pumping rhythm, acceleration, etc.)
The two that I like the most are Celine Van Heel "La Casa" and Melody "Esa Diva". Celine because I like her voice and Love the rhythms, salsa. You want to dance and that makes you happy. Used to visit a salsa club for the atmosphere, here it was hot, passionate and sensual 💃😍 A mojito on it and everything is top 😊.
Melody, because the song with good staging can grow, it has the ingredients with a certain climax in the long note at the end.
Then it got harder, David Alfonso's "Amor Barato" is okay, I like the rhythms, but the song never quite takes off. Maxwot "Rayo di Sole" sounds very dated, but despite this I can sense a certain catchiness and positive vibes.
I await the live performance which is always crucial. 😊 Take care! 💖
If I'm being honest I can't find a good song rn and that's sad cause it's my country but Channel had an average song and look what she did. Angy last year was such a surprise too. Might be better to wait till live performances (also, hope K!ngdom comes back next years, I think they have potential, this just isn't their age)
OMG! What happend to Benidorm 😱. I drank some wine and listened to these. This sounds like 10 same songs with couple of male ballads 😭😭
I love alot of the songs this year, and am really interested to see how they translate to the live stage.
K!NGDOM is my favorite song for sure, will be on loop.
Melody is a classic Melody song, and she is really impressive live.
I also enjoy Kuve, J Kbello, Mel, DeTeresa - but we need to see what they do with the songs live and if they can elevate.
I have a sneaky suspicion K!NGDOM will be on loop for me to 😃 😊
Looking forward to seeing Melody now since you say she is impressive live! 🤩 Good song! Grows on me.
@@MarieSophieHJ Yes she's been performing professionaly for like 20 years, since she had a hit song at the age of 10. But if you want a taste you could search " Melody - Mujer Loba, Live (Luar TVG, 2023)" its one of her songs that has the same writer and producer as Diva so should give you an idea of what youll see at benidorm
@@JasonDydynski-ir7cy Thank you for the tip! I will check it out 😊
@ That was a great performance! ⭐️ I can tell she has 20 years of experience. Was she singing live, though? It didn’t seem like it.
La Chispa, Celine and DeTeresa ❤
Shane's the voice of Europe 4 me hehe
Is that a good thing haha???
I think Mel Omana is the black horse this year. You will see...
I love… song for esc or shane’s song! 😂 its ok. Im glad that u love the spanish Music, and benidormfest.
Btw “me gustas tú” means “i like u” ❤
I love “La pena”😊
Bit late to the party for a change 😅. It's DeTeresa/Carla/Melody/Kuve for me but none of them are really exciting me. I understand why people like LaChispa and I respect the artistry but it's just not for me and I don't think a couple more listens are going to help.
However, I was one of the delusional people who thought Eaea was going to get a top 10 result so there's that too.
I think there are a lot of entries from past editions like Sharonne with Aire and Karmento with Quiero y Duelo that would wipe the floor with all of these entries in my view.
DeTeresa is my favourite by a mile, I really really hope the staging is good 🤞
1. Lachispa
2. Deteresa
3. JKbello
La Chispa.Lucas Bun.,❤
Como latina entre las dos canciones de salsa prefiero la de Celine sobre la de Afonso. Saludos Shane
La chispa is amazing but it seems people do not understand our flamenco and traditional music, even if it is a modern version like this one
Shkodra Elektronike won for Albana!!!❤❤
I think songs like Lachispa’s and Deteresa’s really grab us at first listen because the other songs, as nice they can be, are not very innovative. Maybe one of the girlbops could elevate during the shows and JKbello will surely bring it, he’s a great vocalist and dancer.
Melody the BEST for me❤
I like Mala Feminista. It's chill and it has good lyrics. I understand that it could not appeal to a non-spanish speaker. DeTeresa is great and I think she could make a fun and and interesting performance. Jkbello is not my cup of tea but I have read that he can sing live and dance at the same time 😂 so I guess he will be a contender. Melody and Sonia and Selena sound very outdated. Melody is a very good performer so she will elevate her song on stage. K!ngdom is really nice and fresh. LaChispa is too flamenca for me. I find it noisy and shouty and I haven't even finished listening to the whole song because it makes me nervous. Gives me headache. I like a flamenco touch but not that much 😅 Lucas' is very beautiful and touching. He sings to his mother, who passed away.
My faves are DeTeresa, Chica Sobresalto and Lucas Bum.
I didn't know the context of Lucas's song 😳 😢
Thank you for sharing.
Remember last year when the initial reaction from the fandom was " poor edition, not as good as last year"?
It was the same the year before Shane. Human nature i suppose
Either way, like most years, not all songs appeal to me. Let's be honest and self-centric here, we all have personal "tastes".
Which is why I love your caveats "Shane Bait" references.
For me this year, and strictly going by which songs am I looking forward to downloading, my winner is JK Bello. Maybe because it's the only male bop?. I dunno but those vocals sound so rich to my ears.
After that I am loving a "certain genre". So it's KINGDOM 2nd (I hear Nochentera as well but also Shepherd vibes from Oz and my faves Mantra from last year).
3rd, 4th and 5th are interchangeable for me but like them all, so Melody, Kuve and Sonia y Selena.
These are the 5 I can't wait to download. HURRY UP UA-cam MUSIC!
Watch LaChispa win Shane
Mark my words!
Great presentation as always Shane
I applaud you
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It's SO annoying we can't download them already....
As always, thank you for kind words 😃 ❤️
My winner is Lachispa ❤
Yo me quedo con la chispa.
We have the same top 2 and I agree with many of the others (except Me Gustas Tú 🫣). But, of the two folkloric songs, the Spanish audience is going to love La Chispa's over DeTeresa's. La Chispa has a stronger voice and DeTeresa has been a bundle of nerves in most interviews which makes me wonder if she has the voice to pull off a live performance. Weak voice may also be why La Pena seems to have so much auto tuning.
Awww I really like DeTeresa! Hope she delivers live 🙏
La Pena y La Chispa ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you, Shane. Me, this year I don't have a clear favourite yet. I like the two ballads and David Afonso... but I'll wait for the live performances of Deteresa and Lachispa
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Mawot and Melody do for me. If they were Swedish everybody would go crazy for them.
My favorites are Celine Van Heel - La Casa and David Afonso - Amor Barato
1. DeTeresa- LaPena
2. Daniela Blasco- OhNana
3. Celine Van Heel- La Casa
It's La Chispa for me. But have a feeling Daniela is gonna bring THE show too. Let's see
Spain is going straight to the bottom with any of these songs. Selection is getting worse and worse each year. Benidorm fest has become a celebration of modern Spanish music, but they have forgotten or intentionally given up on the idea that this is also a competition. Some of the songs lose a lot without understanding Spanish. And... can we address the poor and unoriginal topics of most of the songs? Love, broken hearts, party... It gets boring.
I reserve judgment until seeing the lives, but based on studio cuts, this is the weakest Benidorm Fest by a considerable margin. Feel like they’re trying to resurrect songs from previous editions but getting weaker versions and there is a jarring amount of overproduced female bops/urban sounds. I hope something shines through live
Here is my top 5
1 Lachispa - Hartita de llorar
2 David Afonso - Amor barato
3 Melody - Esa diva
4 Lucas Bun - Te escribo en el cielo
5 J Kbello - VIP
Melody CAN REALLY sing live, she has an amazing voice and sings 10000000000000000000x better than Sofia Coll live lol Wait and see for yourself LOL Melody can really sing life
Check this video: ua-cam.com/video/O502OlRj5T0/v-deo.html
this is Melody singing live, you might not like this type of music buy you can see she can really sing
Anything except the Fusa Nocta 2.0 La Chispa. Don’t get me wrong, this year all the songs are BAD (not eurovision songs)
There's no such thing as 'Eurovision songs' lol. Amar Pelos dois wasn't nothing short of 'Eurovision' and yet he won.
Top 3 JKbello, Daniela y La Chispa
I'm not really a fan of any this year, sorry.
La Chispa is totally overated. LOL
I agree. The song reaches its peak already half way through and then repeats.
I also really want a Rosalia flamenco song to work... but we can't force it. I think the song has potential and still has 30 seconds to add something if they want, so maybe they can add a higher peak to take it to the next level.
YES
tengo una pregunta, sabéis espanyol o lo decís con conocimiento?
@@loveLaudra1 yo sí, pero el vídeo está en inglés, así que los comentarios en inglés
You’re Overrated
Before to hear your reaction (or any other) to tell you mine top BF:
David: Amor Barato
Kuve: Loca xti
Lachispa: Hartita de llorar
Mel Omana: I'm a Queen
Just wonder, since your taste is (in your words) "questionable"😁 how much we'll agree about those songs😜
EDIT:
David, same reactions!✔ mine: 9,5
Kuve: glad you like it.✔ mine: 9,2
Lachispa: I know it you'll screw it🤨 mine: 9,6
Mel: tctctc...🤭 mine: 9
So, we know who will win my favorite fest BF, Lachispa! Not bcs I gave it best score but you gave it worst score🥰
Hahahahaha your using my bad taste as a way to pick a song haha????
Not offended on the slightest, haha!!!
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Amor barato or Lucas Bun.