I loved this at first listen. So glad they won FiK. I read a comment they entered FiK to promote their work and future album, without any expectation to win. And now they are going to Eurovision. This story reminds that the case of Konstrakta at PZE 2022.
What I love about Eurovision is hearing new sounds coming from different cultures and this gives me that so much. I genuinely love the melody it flows so nicely and it's quite strong and she is everything, she is GIVING everything for this performance so much charisma from her in a song where its hard to show that charisma. In Basel with hopefully a more modernised and polished stage performance in terms of camera quality, angles and other aspects I genuinely see this getting to the final.
Albania probably had their best selection of all time this year! There were some really good songs, some that could have done really well at Eurovision! This one is really unique. I hope it won’t get lost!
I'm totally addicted to the song and performance and I can see this doing doing relatively well in eurovision, there are definitely very memorable moments in there
The Albanian Magica de Spell throwing a fire spell, yes, I really like it! Heard it first time three days ago and this morning I had to listen to it first time in the morning. Very infectious, very intense even if it’s a little minimalist as far as chord progression goes. Hope the reception is more like Shum or In Corpore Sano than Ulveham or Eaea…😊
I am absolutely in love with this song and...call me crazy... but it's going to be iconic at eurovision. I'm calling it, top 10 for Albania this year. (Ik it's too early BUUUUT lemme cook) Great video like always! :D
I love this song! The chorus is so catchy and authentic as well! And indeed, it reminds me of 90s Eurovision in the best way possible (but obviously with a modern twist) I can see some similarities with Sebnem Paker - Dinle (Turkiyë 1997)
That's mesmerising to me. Love the ethnic sound, her voice, her stage presence, the instrumental. That's the strongest Albania entry in so many years in my opinion
My impression is that the Balkan states always tend to send very beautiful women with very beautiful dresses singing either ballads or dance bops with very powerful voices. That's why any song that goes another direction is more than welcome for me and I am indulgent.
What an incredible song this is Rachel. Im flummoxed by it. So glad it won over Karanaval, because whilst good, Karanaval had all the hallmarks of so much commercial music that is soon cast aside and replaced. But this is so unique and Im over the moon that it won festavali. Nice to see you again btw. You are looking well
I love that you mentioned that it seems like a 90s Eurovision performance because there's an edit on twitter going around that makes this performance look like it's from FIK in 2000 What I like about it is it's "accessible" to non Albanians/Kosovars (or people who aren't privy to that side of Europe in general) but isn't trying to be and is very authentic. 99% sure the staging will be very different at Eurovision (or at least an upgraded version of this) and I'm SO excited to see what they come up with.
I just rewatched some competitions from the 90's and I don't know if songs used to have this level of quality back then. I think this sounds better than most entries back then in comparison
I love this and so glad it won FiK63. I’ve heard a third voice might be added but I don’t think it needs it? It offers something mysterious and exotic which I really hope is appreciated at Eurovision 2025. It’s a 9/10 for me ❤🇦🇱
Usually not the biggest fan of Albanian entries (not my style I guess), but I really like this one. This will stand out. It's memorable. Maybe not melodically, but there is something in it, definitely.
I think this is good musical arrangement the groups name is their home town in 🇦🇱 shkodrer and the title of their song is fire! Which they bring and the arm movement I think is to do with the eagle on the Albanian flag.
Hello Rachel and welcome back, but please next time you visit Greece id love to drink a frappe coffee with you :) i really like Albania's entry this year, although imo it could use a small revamp. Please consider reacting to Greece Ethikos telikos entry Asteromata from artist Klavdia. Its really nice and i think you will appreciate it. Take care!
I really liked the combination of Albanian folk music with this electronic sound.I find that quite unique and intriguing tbh and I think that it’s one of my favorite Albanian entries ever. I surely see this in top 10. (I believe that if u listen to this 2-3 times it will grow on you, as it did on me)🫶🏻
Very solid number, intriguing and athmospheric. This must reach the final. A mid point between Go_A and Hooverphonic.I wish they play in the same Semi as Germany, so that I can vote them.
I’ve always agreed with your thoughts and analysis of entries but I have to disagree with you on this one. It’s captivating from the start with the percussions, the strings and most of all her vocals and stage presence. This was a 10/10 for me. But I still love your channel. You can be wrong once in a while. LOL.
Gosh! I really loved the comment about sounding like something from the 90's, cuz this reminds me songs from Eurovision '95 like "Sama" from Poland or "Pia Prosephi" from Greece!
I liked this one. I think it has the quality of catching you immediately and it's intriguing enough to make you stay and listen. That's not an unimportant quality in Eurovision, so I think it could do reasonably well. I'm thinking between 10-12 on the final result list?
@@uneti463 There's a lot of countries you need to beat to get to top 5, most of the big favorites. I think that's gonna be tough, but top 10 would be really good too
Man im sad, i really thought youd love this. Giving Besa 7.5 and this a 7 is just a bit dissapointing knowing how amazing, unique, special and never been done before Zjerm is. I find calling this a 90s track a bit dissapointing since its so modern electronic yet ethnic at the same time in my head. I really think this is the best Albanian entry of the past 10 years by far.
as good as it sounds, the orchestra makes it sound a bit like a classic, it is good, but the studio version sounds fresher and more elevated, and cant wait what they will do for Eurovisin!
Fire ..... In this minute, in this moment With paranoia After the rain, the world looks like a rainbow Around there's no ambulances No one talks with arrogance Today, they also told us That the weather will be good I ended up underwater My mouth never went dry Imagine a minute Without soldiers Without orphans With no bottles in the ocean Gasoline smells like lilac The freedom of speech Is taught in school Create within me a pure heart In my night, I send you the light Aman miserere Aman miserere In my heart In my heart This minute shall continue The good people The nameless people Dance valle in their soul Jarna ne, you, my land Where I was born I will not forget Jarna ne, you, my world Continue to shine, shine, shine… Fire Fall upon our tribal dances That echo as loud as the avalanche when it falls upon mountains Fire The nameless people and the pure people The broken people and they fall Like 7 knives that stab your soul Fire Here rest the sea, the sand, and moon And the stars we do not see, because our foot steps on them As we walk in delirium Fire We're hungry for flames and light And we seek you In this darkness that doesn't rest to shine. Create within me a pure heart In my night, I send you the light Aman miserere Aman miserere In my heart In my heart This minute shall continue The good people The nameless people Dance valle in their soul Jarna ne, you, my land Where I was born I will not forget Jarnа ne, you, my world Continue to shine, shine, ѕhine
I think they have much Work to do on the Performance, but the Song itself is surprisingly good. I think this can do well with Juries and Public if done right. She has the Charisma and Vocals to carry the Song while the Contrast female-male, singing-speaking, cheerful-stoic provides Variation. This is how you do Eurovision, Montenegro! Take Notes (and next Time try to solve Non-Issues fast enough for your actually interesting Act not to retreat).
You should definitely listen to the studio version as well. Some really nice electronic elements that can’t really be translated by a live orchestra. It’s a very zany and unique entry. Also, I really disagree about juries appreciating this. They have no originality and will ignore it.
the instrument is an electronic drum, as the person who plays it said. It is not an Albanian traditional instrument, it's a modern instrument that they use.
The only song that came to mind when I heard this for the first time is Dinle (Turkey 1997). I have a really good feeling it would do very well at ESC.
This is certainly a fine entry although I do think Albania had a far more competitive track in their national selection. I can't help but feel this sort of song may be blanked a little by the majority of viewers (which, of course, is mostly non-Eurovision fans) next May, but we'll wait and see.
Dear Rachel, if Ich Komme by Erika Vikman wil not be the 🇫🇮 entry for the 69th ESC will you still consider a review video? I am eager to hear your opinion on the chord progression and the placing of the bridge. 😘
Thank you for your profound and adult reactions, even when I disagree sometimes. Last year it was the UK I could not follow your analysis and enthusiasm. This time nothing to disagree. Except that I´m a bit more enthousiastic. I love the beginning that reminds me of "Every way that I can". And some elements of "Zjerm" are similar th Go_A´s "Shum" if you have ever listened to the orchestrated version they performed for the ucraine independance day 2021. Both of them no bad refernces. Best regards from a Berlin based musician.
just for you to know rimi rimi ley wasnt gülseren's choice but trt...turkish broadcaster didnt support her that her own husband wasnt allowed to come with her. but i think there is worst songs like esmer yarim. anyway, from clothes to the staging gülseren didnt want any of these unfourtunetly after the show she had criticised a lot and now she is lives in France. these are just the details. bonus: same happened to sibel tüzün in 2006 about the entries language.
People are massively overrating this. It’s aight. It’s gonna be one of those entries the fanbase swoons over for no reason that underperform with the juries and televote in the actual show. Like Telemoveis, except Zjerm is less intriguing to me than that one. Zjerm’s melody isn’t gripping, and I feel like it tries to squeeze in way too many syllables that it feels like a catch-up game. It’ll probably still qualify, and regardless, it’s still one of the best entries in this (so far) weak year.
I really enjoy this though I don’t think the construction is perfect for Eurovision. Amongst the instrumental we only have verse, pre-chorus, chorus, verse (albeit different form), pre-chorus, chorus. The lengthy sections could turn people off maybe. But this is a great sound from Albania, don’t you dare revamp into English!
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I loved this at first listen. So glad they won FiK. I read a comment they entered FiK to promote their work and future album, without any expectation to win. And now they are going to Eurovision. This story reminds that the case of Konstrakta at PZE 2022.
also baby lasagna
@@trabzan123 You're right.
@@trabzan123 lol.... stop shoving baby l*sagna everywhere..... nothing similar
@@Rash23215 for example?
watch the video when they won Its so cute
I really liked her stage presence.
I like it! I hope Europe will like this.
I'm from Italy, and i LOVE this song 🇮🇹❤️🇦🇱
Yeah, from Finland here & LOVED at first listen.
i love it!!!! and i am Kurdish/Turkish from Germany!!! you have my vote :D
@Arrrgamer Spa/Deu here, hope we can vote them in the Semi! They must enter in the final.
Love it from Romania ❤
SHNDRIT SHNDRIT SHNDRIT SHNDRIT 🦅🔥🇦🇱 SO GOOD i'm addicted
What I love about Eurovision is hearing new sounds coming from different cultures and this gives me that so much. I genuinely love the melody it flows so nicely and it's quite strong and she is everything, she is GIVING everything for this performance so much charisma from her in a song where its hard to show that charisma. In Basel with hopefully a more modernised and polished stage performance in terms of camera quality, angles and other aspects I genuinely see this getting to the final.
and also doing well in the final, I think left hand side of the scoreboard is possible
Massive support for this song, people falling in love with Beatrice all over youtube. This is going to hit big in esc🥳
I'm obsessed with this one, 10/10!
This is soooo good im obsessed
Albania probably had their best selection of all time this year! There were some really good songs, some that could have done really well at Eurovision! This one is really unique. I hope it won’t get lost!
This song is hypnotizing the listener
This song and performance is so captivating, ❤
I'm totally addicted to the song and performance and I can see this doing doing relatively well in eurovision, there are definitely very memorable moments in there
Art
The Albanian Magica de Spell throwing a fire spell, yes, I really like it! Heard it first time three days ago and this morning I had to listen to it first time in the morning. Very infectious, very intense even if it’s a little minimalist as far as chord progression goes. Hope the reception is more like Shum or In Corpore Sano than Ulveham or Eaea…😊
I am absolutely in love with this song and...call me crazy... but it's going to be iconic at eurovision. I'm calling it, top 10 for Albania this year. (Ik it's too early BUUUUT lemme cook) Great video like always! :D
I love this song! The chorus is so catchy and authentic as well!
And indeed, it reminds me of 90s Eurovision in the best way possible (but obviously with a modern twist)
I can see some similarities with Sebnem Paker - Dinle (Turkiyë 1997)
That's exactly what I thought of too
Yehhhhh baby, bravo bukuroshja jone nga veriu. Te dua nga kosova shkodra ime❤
That's mesmerising to me. Love the ethnic sound, her voice, her stage presence, the instrumental. That's the strongest Albania entry in so many years in my opinion
The freedom of speech
Is taught in school
😄
Create within me a pure heart
In my night, I send you the light
brilliant, and she wrote it!
In my opinion, this is the best song Albania has sent to Eurovision
agreed from germany :D
Is suus
Cannot outperform Rona Nishliu Suus. Sorry
Yes, its amazing song, but number 1 is for me still Suus
My impression is that the Balkan states always tend to send very beautiful women with very beautiful dresses singing either ballads or dance bops with very powerful voices.
That's why any song that goes another direction is more than welcome for me and I am indulgent.
What an incredible song this is Rachel. Im flummoxed by it. So glad it won over Karanaval, because whilst good, Karanaval had all the hallmarks of so much commercial music that is soon cast aside and replaced. But this is so unique and Im over the moon that it won festavali. Nice to see you again btw. You are looking well
I love that you mentioned that it seems like a 90s Eurovision performance because there's an edit on twitter going around that makes this performance look like it's from FIK in 2000
What I like about it is it's "accessible" to non Albanians/Kosovars (or people who aren't privy to that side of Europe in general) but isn't trying to be and is very authentic. 99% sure the staging will be very different at Eurovision (or at least an upgraded version of this) and I'm SO excited to see what they come up with.
I just rewatched some competitions from the 90's and I don't know if songs used to have this level of quality back then. I think this sounds better than most entries back then in comparison
I hope that they do some witchy spell casting for the performance!
I love this and so glad it won FiK63. I’ve heard a third voice might be added but I don’t think it needs it? It offers something mysterious and exotic which I really hope is appreciated at Eurovision 2025. It’s a 9/10 for me ❤🇦🇱
Usually not the biggest fan of Albanian entries (not my style I guess), but I really like this one. This will stand out. It's memorable. Maybe not melodically, but there is something in it, definitely.
I think this is good musical arrangement the groups name is their home town in 🇦🇱 shkodrer and the title of their song is fire! Which they bring and the arm movement I think is to do with the eagle on the Albanian flag.
This is already my favorite Albanian entry, just behind "Mall" from 2018. Thankfully they have said they will keep it in Albanian.
This song reminds me a lot of Turkey 1998 which did get a very good result so I’m hoping zjerm will follow in it’s footsteps
If Eurovision fandom carries this to the final, I think it can do pretty well. Without the help, I fear it might be stranded in the semis.
The instrument is a sampling pad. Sounds are programmed and later triggered by hitting it with a drum stick.
Hello Rachel and welcome back, but please next time you visit Greece id love to drink a frappe coffee with you :) i really like Albania's entry this year, although imo it could use a small revamp. Please consider reacting to Greece Ethikos telikos entry Asteromata from artist Klavdia. Its really nice and i think you will appreciate it. Take care!
I really liked the combination of Albanian folk music with this electronic sound.I find that quite unique and intriguing tbh and I think that it’s one of my favorite Albanian entries ever. I surely see this in top 10. (I believe that if u listen to this 2-3 times it will grow on you, as it did on me)🫶🏻
Very solid number, intriguing and athmospheric. This must reach the final. A mid point between Go_A and Hooverphonic.I wish they play in the same Semi as Germany, so that I can vote them.
Just 7/10? I though you would LOVE this tbh.
This will do well it’s ethnic bop unique will stand out and I’m sure they will improve in revamping and will stay in Albania language.
What did we have like this before at Eurovision? It sounds pretty unique to me
Hello Rachel , will you be doing your annual MESC snippet reaction ?
You may be pleasantly surprised with the variety compared to other years
I might have a little look depending on time, but I have already come across the disaster bop that is ‘serving Kant’ 🤣
@ sounds good 👍
Such a Diva!!!
I’ve always agreed with your thoughts and analysis of entries but I have to disagree with you on this one. It’s captivating from the start with the percussions, the strings and most of all her vocals and stage presence. This was a 10/10 for me. But I still love your channel. You can be wrong once in a while. LOL.
Gosh! I really loved the comment about sounding like something from the 90's, cuz this reminds me songs from Eurovision '95 like "Sama" from Poland or "Pia Prosephi" from Greece!
Also! I would LOOOVE to hear your comments or analysis from song like the ones I mentioned, like a review from the past Eurovision editions
I do disagree in one point tho, i think we havent had anything likr Zjerm before in Eurovision
2 videos in a few days 😮😮, lucky us
I liked this one. I think it has the quality of catching you immediately and it's intriguing enough to make you stay and listen. That's not an unimportant quality in Eurovision, so I think it could do reasonably well. I'm thinking between 10-12 on the final result list?
top 5! this will be elevated for the big stage! i believe in their team!
@@uneti463 There's a lot of countries you need to beat to get to top 5, most of the big favorites. I think that's gonna be tough, but top 10 would be really good too
Please Europe, don’t make this be the next “Ulveham” or “Eaea” 😭
Man im sad, i really thought youd love this. Giving Besa 7.5 and this a 7 is just a bit dissapointing knowing how amazing, unique, special and never been done before Zjerm is. I find calling this a 90s track a bit dissapointing since its so modern electronic yet ethnic at the same time in my head. I really think this is the best Albanian entry of the past 10 years by far.
as good as it sounds, the orchestra makes it sound a bit like a classic, it is good, but the studio version sounds fresher and more elevated, and cant wait what they will do for Eurovisin!
I think giving it a 7/10 was a bit low. This is at worst a 8/10 effort but I guess everyone has their own taste.
agree
@uneti463 Yup I think it's a 8.5/10 rn and with the proper staging it has the potential to be 9.5/10.
Albania the country of mother Theresa ❤🇦🇱✝️
ThePeace is back Around!!!
Fire
.....
In this minute, in this moment
With paranoia
After the rain, the world looks like a rainbow
Around there's no ambulances
No one talks with arrogance
Today, they also told us
That the weather will be good
I ended up underwater
My mouth never went dry
Imagine a minute
Without soldiers
Without orphans
With no bottles in the ocean
Gasoline smells like lilac
The freedom of speech
Is taught in school
Create within me a pure heart
In my night, I send you the light
Aman miserere
Aman miserere
In my heart
In my heart
This minute shall continue
The good people
The nameless people
Dance valle in their soul
Jarna ne, you, my land
Where I was born I will not forget
Jarna ne, you, my world
Continue to shine, shine, shine…
Fire
Fall upon our tribal dances
That echo as loud as the avalanche when it falls upon mountains
Fire
The nameless people and the pure people
The broken people and they fall
Like 7 knives that stab your soul
Fire
Here rest the sea, the sand, and moon
And the stars we do not see, because our foot steps on them
As we walk in delirium
Fire
We're hungry for flames and light
And we seek you
In this darkness that doesn't rest to shine.
Create within me a pure heart
In my night, I send you the light
Aman miserere
Aman miserere
In my heart
In my heart
This minute shall continue
The good people
The nameless people
Dance valle in their soul
Jarna ne, you, my land
Where I was born I will not forget
Jarnа ne, you, my world
Continue to shine, shine, ѕhine
Yep im still here. Dissapointed at her ranking of zjerm 😭
I think they have much Work to do on the Performance, but the Song itself is surprisingly good. I think this can do well with Juries and Public if done right. She has the Charisma and Vocals to carry the Song while the Contrast female-male, singing-speaking, cheerful-stoic provides Variation.
This is how you do Eurovision, Montenegro! Take Notes (and next Time try to solve Non-Issues fast enough for your actually interesting Act not to retreat).
You should definitely listen to the studio version as well. Some really nice electronic elements that can’t really be translated by a live orchestra.
It’s a very zany and unique entry.
Also, I really disagree about juries appreciating this. They have no originality and will ignore it.
That's 2/2 where we're in total agreement, right down to the score 👌🏻😁 I like this one, it's attention-grabbing and interesting to listen to.
You’re super gorgeous!
I hope they do a witchy spell casting dance party for the staging. That would 100% make them go to the final
the instrument is an electronic drum, as the person who plays it said. It is not an Albanian traditional instrument, it's a modern instrument that they use.
@@EbuChiLLÇifteli. It‘s like Albanian saz.
I think it's an interesting song and I am enjoying it. It's not a winner, but I hope this qualifies. It's very out of the box and creative.
it will be a winner, believe me! their team is incredible
The only song that came to mind when I heard this for the first time is Dinle (Turkey 1997). I have a really good feeling it would do very well at ESC.
This is certainly a fine entry although I do think Albania had a far more competitive track in their national selection. I can't help but feel this sort of song may be blanked a little by the majority of viewers (which, of course, is mostly non-Eurovision fans) next May, but we'll wait and see.
Nothing was more competetive
@@makotowale3807 Competitive for Eurovision is what I meant.
Dear Rachel, if Ich Komme by Erika Vikman wil not be the 🇫🇮 entry for the 69th ESC will you still consider a review video? I am eager to hear your opinion on the chord progression and the placing of the bridge. 😘
Thank you for your profound and adult reactions, even when I disagree sometimes. Last year it was the UK I could not follow your analysis and enthusiasm. This time nothing to disagree. Except that I´m a bit more enthousiastic. I love the beginning that reminds me of "Every way that I can". And some elements of "Zjerm" are similar th Go_A´s "Shum" if you have ever listened to the orchestrated version they performed for the ucraine independance day 2021. Both of them no bad refernces.
Best regards from a Berlin based musician.
just for you to know rimi rimi ley wasnt gülseren's choice but trt...turkish broadcaster didnt support her that her own husband wasnt allowed to come with her. but i think there is worst songs like esmer yarim. anyway, from clothes to the staging gülseren didnt want any of these unfourtunetly after the show she had criticised a lot and now she is lives in France. these are just the details. bonus: same happened to sibel tüzün in 2006 about the entries language.
Fingers crossed they don't revamp it to English.
they wont, they confirmed
People are massively overrating this. It’s aight. It’s gonna be one of those entries the fanbase swoons over for no reason that underperform with the juries and televote in the actual show. Like Telemoveis, except Zjerm is less intriguing to me than that one. Zjerm’s melody isn’t gripping, and I feel like it tries to squeeze in way too many syllables that it feels like a catch-up game. It’ll probably still qualify, and regardless, it’s still one of the best entries in this (so far) weak year.
7 is a fair score. I do hope that it qualifies, though, because of its unique approach and her impressive vocal work.
I really enjoy this though I don’t think the construction is perfect for Eurovision. Amongst the instrumental we only have verse, pre-chorus, chorus, verse (albeit different form), pre-chorus, chorus. The lengthy sections could turn people off maybe. But this is a great sound from Albania, don’t you dare revamp into English!
Show me a song that is better than this
Hey btw, are you gonna take the same approach to Israel as last year if (and when) they participate?
The only problem I've got is the male part it really creeps me out the way he's looking directly at the camera
it is a fine spoken piece!
I love the song but it wont do well in Eurovision
Will you react to Israels song this year😊
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