The 2024 Eurovision Tune Contest is bound to be remembered as evoking sturdy emotions amongst individuals and viewers alike. Equally, I really feel there was a slight injustice to the acts participating and their inventive artistry and that the work/performances turn into overshadowed by divisive world politics. Eurovision for me is at all times about celebrating the artists, their songs and performances. Subsequently, my post-coverage of the occasion is on that foundation solely.
In 2003, Swedish pop queen Loreen gained the competitors in Liverpool (internet hosting on behalf of Ukraine) along with her phenomenal entry “Tattoo.” And that finally took Eurovision again to Sweden, for the seventh time with Malmo the host vacation spot for 2024. No expense was spared for Eurovision this yr laying on a vibrant spectacle of lights, stage efficiency and most importantly…phenomenal pop songs. As at all times the night time of the Grand Remaining offered some earworm tracks of the like the place I can’t get them out of my head. The treatment to this earworm invasion is running a blog them proper right here.
“Unforgettable” by Marcus & Martinus (Sweden)
As you’ll anticipate, Sweden knew the project when it got here submitting a memorable, catchy monitor. “Unforgettable” carried out by twins Marcus & Martinus Gunnarsen, is a very typical entry for Sweden. A profusely upbeat, electro-pop monitor replete with an prompt sing-along refrain.
Efficiency-wise the Swedish staff laid on a light-weight results spectacle based mostly on a Matrix-like theme. In all honesty, if the monitor wasn’t already dazzling sufficient, using copious LED lights most definitely was made the general efficiency blazingly good.
“Luktelk” by Silvester Belt (Lithuania)
Lithuania despatched their first LGBTQ+ artist to Eurovision this yr. The nation’s hopes have been with Silvester Belt and his Latvian-spoken entry “Luktelk” (translated, “Wait“). This can be a banger that the gang had no hesitation in getting behind. They joined in clapping to the monitor’s punchy rhythmic beat. Appears clever, Silvester shares a noticeable resemblance to Troye Sivan. The stage efficiency was flanked by 4 hooded dancers with Silvester holding his personal with the dynamic providing. “Luktelk” deserved a better closing inserting than 14th within the competitors. Nevertheless, the music is an appropriate introduction to his model of digital pop and the tracks he’s at present engaged on. A particular, one-to-watch for me.
“Liar” by Silia Kapsis (Cyprus)
Australia didn’t make it by the semi-final warmth course of this yr. The nation was nevertheless, not fully not noted of the Grand Remaining proceedings. Seventeen-year-old Silia Kapsis, the youngest participant within the contest and of Greek-Cypriot and Australian descent, represented Cyprus with the ebullient providing “Liar.” On the grand closing night time it was good to witness Silia show the critics incorrect as there had been some opinions that she was too younger to tackle the duty of competing. Nevertheless, Silia’s supremely assured efficiency. Her nailed Britney-esque dance routine was excellent leaving the ill-founded critics left consuming their phrases.
“Rim Tim Tagi Dim” by Child Lasagna (Croatia)
Child Lasagna, the Croatian entrant, has solid a spell over me for weeks with the arresting pop-rock of “Rim Tim Tagi Dim.” The massively hypnotic monitor had a approach of sneaking up on me after I least anticipated it. Too many occasions, I discovered myself spontaneously buzzing or drumming out the tracks pounding rhythm on my espresso desk. (By the way, of which has taken some battering from my tapping fingers these previous few weeks).
In distinction to most Eurovision entries this yr, Child Lasagna penned “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” all by himself. Though the lyrics may seem considerably rudimentary – “I’m an enormous boy now, I’m going away and I’ve offered my cow“, there’s a sense of poignancy behind the narrative. The monitor is impressed by his fellow Balkan associates, of which fled the nation in the hunt for a greater life. So, there’s no air of silliness in any respect on this music, aside from the stunning but memorable identify alternative – Child Lasagna.
“Doomsday Blue” by Bambie Thug (Eire)
Realising they wanted to make their presence felt this yr, Eire selected the divisive, goth witch Bambie Thug as their consultant. Having missed out on snatching a grand closing place for fairly just a few years, Eire performed the wild card with the dynamic “Doomsday Blue” being properly obtained. Screamo, grunge, spell-casting, and a tender, endearing singing voice, “Doomsday Blue” has all of it occurring. An insane, hedonistic brew for certain when you get my level! The staging of this one was a factor of dramatic wonderment and epic proportions. Notably, although, like Lordi and Verka Serduchka. Bambie Thug is Eurovision royalty now and will likely be remembered for years to come back.
“We Will Rave” by Kaleen (Austria)
No Eurovision grand closing is full with out a potent dance banger and 2024 was no exception. Following within the latest footsteps of “Fuego” by Eleni Foureira and “Replay” by Tamta, Austria’s Kaleen stepped as much as the desk with the infectious, trance providing “We Will Rave.” The extremely catchy music bears a putting musical resemblance to Snap! “Rhythm Is A Dancer,” owing to the music’s fast-paced power. Generally it is sweet to have a monitor that’s only for the aim of pure enjoyment. What “We Will Rave” gives is an escape that furthermore, shimmers with excessive danceability and catchiness.
The Code by Nemo (Switzerland)
I’m joyful about Switzerland’s landslide victory at Eurovision this yr and felt it was their time to select up the winner’s trophy once more. As In recent times Swiss representatives Luca Hänni and Gjon’s Tears each paved the way in which placing Switzerland again on the Eurovision map with their respective entries “She Bought Me,” and “Tout L’univers.” Nevertheless, this yr Swiss participant Nemo introduced one thing fully totally different in each aesthetics and sound. I really feel “The Code” was properly obtained as a result of its genuine lyrics received folks invested in it. As Nemo themselves stated it’s a music about their story, about popping out as a non-binary particular person and discovering paradise in that honesty.
Not forgetting the compelling stage efficiency Nemo gave, singing from the guts whereas balancing and leaping on and off a tilted spinning disc. The stunt may have led to catastrophe, however fortunately I noticed no slip-ups (besides when he gained and broke their thumb and the Eurovision trophy). I believe they should have had some magnets of their trainers to assist them keep rooted to the spot. Everybody loves a narrative with a cheerful consequence, and finally “The Code” is now an anthemic beacon of sunshine, immediately taken to the hearts of the LGBTQ+ group and discerning pop music followers alike.
Lastly, I can’t rightfully conclude my Eurovision 2024 sum up with out mentioning the reuniting of Alcazar and their gorgeous efficiency of the mega-hit “Crying At The Discoteque.” Eurovision is affectionately referred to as Homosexual Christmas and with Alcazar and the ABBAtars additionally making an look, the Swedes gave us Christmas in pop music their approach.
