Bulgaria delivered amazing quality again. And what is even more impressive than that, is that they do not copy themselves. Their at least four - five last entries are exceptional without being reminiscent of each other. They do have originality, they don't follow recipes (Cyprus syndrome), and they deserve extra points for that. This year, they send a clear, sweet, intimate minimal composition, yet so strong and grabbing, with a crystal clear voice that matches perfectly the feeling of the song. And for such a slow song, it's full of happiness and optimism, which is very special, unique, and full of character. Another song that proves the relativity theory: 3 minutes feel like 30 seconds. Amazing, amazing, amazing.
yea this song really is amazing. Like I dont know how I would describe it to a friend. Its like a mix of Mary Poppins music and modern dark electro pop.
@@ESCTom I felt the same difficulty in describing it. Which confirms how unique and original the song is. And, Tom, you know very well that Eurovision loves, adores, and rewards uniqueness. It will end up VERY high. But VERY high. It's a possible winner.
Konstantinos Papaioannou my one wish from this year is that the unique songs flourish and the X factor crap (Finland, portugal, Poland) flunks and national finals get a kick up the ass and stop sending the safest songs
OMG.......I've been hugged by a song!!! The composition is mellow and warm. Viktoria seems a special artist (she insisted on having artistic input and has a writing credit on this too) Its like being wrapped in your favourite blanket...... I get your movie analogy completely...although I'd say more of a Audrey Hepburn 50s Breakfast At Tiffanys than The Sound Of Music!! Well done Bulgaria and well done the pure genius that is BM!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
I think we should crowdfund for him to write a song for Andorra or Liechtenstein each year so we get an extra Boris song😍 youre probably 100% right about the movie reference - Im an absolute dud with movies. 🥴 its weird cos theres no very discernable hook in this and yet ive had it on repeat - like you alluded to, it just the total effect the song has on your mood
Wow, what a beautiful song. Boris Milanov is brilliant. I liked the suggestion in your German reaction video that we have a whole Eurovision competition filled with his songs. That would be awesome. Boris has written the two best songs in ESC 2020. He will be fighting himself for my number one ranking. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Welcome back Bulgaria, with this wonderful song! I really like this, it's very dreamy and unique. I love these backing vocals that almost seem to be humming, I don't think I've ever heard that before. The comparison with Roxen is easily made: I really like them both. Bulgaria seems to be more dreamy, where Romania seems to be serving the emotions a bit more openly. Does that make sense? This should sail into the final. It's funny what you say about composers keeping their best work for their own country. I had never really thought of that, but no country other than Sweden seems to have been really successfull with a G:son song.
Yea i think roxen is a bit more brazen and younger in sound. this is a bit more mature and understated. Oh G:son TOTALLY keeps his best for Melfest, which i presume he thought was Kingdom Come. Presumably "Best of me" was his number 2
This is a unique, quality entry that juries will appreciate. Having said that however there are so many entries vying for the jury vote this year that its chances of success will ultimately come down to staging and televote appeal.
"Roxen but a little bit better" Exactly my first thought too lol. Both are kinda billie eilish-ish but Bulgaria did it with more originality and has more emotions.
I love the Bulgarian entry. It isn't my favorite, mainly because I just don't feel the emotion, but it's just a very pretty song and I can't fault that. I hope it will do well.
I have watched so many reactions but your is the most realistic with all positive and negative comments. However nobody reacted and noticed anything about the lyrics of the song. Nobody notice the most important message that the creators and Victoria (since she is also involved in the creation of the lyrics, music and video) are sending with that song! The first time I heard it I felt it immediately! That song is taling the story of many women around the world suffering from domestic violence who are afraid to speak out! Now listen again! 😉 P.S. Btw do you think that the official release of the song on 7th March, just day before International Woman’s Day is a coincidence?! 😊
ah that is very cool - no i didnt notice it was before IWD. Yea one of the issues with reactions is that its very hard to process what youre seeing and talk, while still appreciating the lyrics. I have listened to the song more now and really like the lyrics
"It's like Roxen just a little bit better..." JINX YOU OWE ME A COKE!!! Literally, said the same thing at the same time!!! Also, Zelda ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Sir, you are a Scholar and a gentleman! You're a scholarly gentleman!
As I child I would watch a lot of old movies (50s and 60s), often times musicals, and that intro/outro element is so reminiscent of something from one of those movies I can’t put my finger on which one. It’s gonna bug me the whole season! I like the song in theory, and all the elements are great and I see why it’s popular, unfortunately I don’t click with it. Regardless, very happy to see the return of Bulgaria
I'm happy to have Bulgaria back, and glad they're sending something different. I like the chorus, but I lose interest a little during the verse. With the right staging this could be really cool though.
This did feel a bit sort of Judy Garland. Always fascinating to see what Milanov will do next. I think Romania though gives it a strong challenge. And we know Roxen can deliver live. So....it's all in the mix.....
Am I the only one to think that borislov melenov has given his best song to Germany 🤔 it's a nice song but it's one of those songs I have to be in the mood for
loooooooool Sean 😂😂🤣 Re: greece, yea im almost definite, as long as they dont open the show . the amount of money they put into that video, there will be similar effort in the performance.
There's a fake version of little big's song after being "released" - don't get caught out. The video is funny but it's not them, and the music is the leaked sample on a loop. Although the finished product could well be no better than that lol
I like the song...maybe a bit better than Romania?! But both songs are not at all authentic sounding. I'd rather have someone sing and feel their own music and lyrics. It's not bad, but I don't feel it.
Bulgaria delivered amazing quality again. And what is even more impressive than that, is that they do not copy themselves. Their at least four - five last entries are exceptional without being reminiscent of each other. They do have originality, they don't follow recipes (Cyprus syndrome), and they deserve extra points for that. This year, they send a clear, sweet, intimate minimal composition, yet so strong and grabbing, with a crystal clear voice that matches perfectly the feeling of the song. And for such a slow song, it's full of happiness and optimism, which is very special, unique, and full of character. Another song that proves the relativity theory: 3 minutes feel like 30 seconds. Amazing, amazing, amazing.
yea this song really is amazing. Like I dont know how I would describe it to a friend. Its like a mix of Mary Poppins music and modern dark electro pop.
@@ESCTom I felt the same difficulty in describing it. Which confirms how unique and original the song is. And, Tom, you know very well that Eurovision loves, adores, and rewards uniqueness. It will end up VERY high. But VERY high. It's a possible winner.
Konstantinos Papaioannou my one wish from this year is that the unique songs flourish and the X factor crap (Finland, portugal, Poland) flunks and national finals get a kick up the ass and stop sending the safest songs
@@ESCTom This is art pop!She said it herself.
@@ESCTom I was so shocked by what happened last night in Finland. And partially in Sweden. Portugal was a lost game, anyway.
Borislav Milanov, the eurovision master of texture.
Eurovision have to give him some price! 💙
... if Bulgaria and Switzerland make One and Two, no matter in which order, I'd be a ridiculously happy person ... greetings from Germany!
OMG.......I've been hugged by a song!!!
The composition is mellow and warm. Viktoria seems a special artist (she insisted on having artistic input and has a writing credit on this too)
Its like being wrapped in your favourite blanket......
I get your movie analogy completely...although I'd say more of a Audrey Hepburn 50s Breakfast At Tiffanys than The Sound Of Music!!
Well done Bulgaria and well done the pure genius that is BM!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
I think we should crowdfund for him to write a song for Andorra or Liechtenstein each year so we get an extra Boris song😍
youre probably 100% right about the movie reference - Im an absolute dud with movies. 🥴
its weird cos theres no very discernable hook in this and yet ive had it on repeat - like you alluded to, it just the total effect the song has on your mood
@Tara - i hope so too but im not holding my breathe. Rating figures for A dal plummeted
Audrey Hepburn would totally put this song near or at the top of her ESC rankings this year 🙂
Great Bulgaria! Congratulations from Romania. Top 5 👍👏💗
This artist is going places! Well done Bulgaria.
Wow, what a beautiful song. Boris Milanov is brilliant. I liked the suggestion in your German reaction video that we have a whole Eurovision competition filled with his songs. That would be awesome. Boris has written the two best songs in ESC 2020. He will be fighting himself for my number one ranking. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
lol i have that problem every year. hopefully we get a third one this year for the first time ever
The whole clip was shot in one frame. This is an exceptional operator skill.
oh, thank you😍😇🥰
This song comes from the heart ♥️
Welcome back Bulgaria, with this wonderful song! I really like this, it's very dreamy and unique. I love these backing vocals that almost seem to be humming, I don't think I've ever heard that before. The comparison with Roxen is easily made: I really like them both. Bulgaria seems to be more dreamy, where Romania seems to be serving the emotions a bit more openly. Does that make sense?
This should sail into the final. It's funny what you say about composers keeping their best work for their own country. I had never really thought of that, but no country other than Sweden seems to have been really successfull with a G:son song.
Yea i think roxen is a bit more brazen and younger in sound. this is a bit more mature and understated.
Oh G:son TOTALLY keeps his best for Melfest, which i presume he thought was Kingdom Come. Presumably "Best of me" was his number 2
This is a unique, quality entry that juries will appreciate. Having said that however there are so many entries vying for the jury vote this year that its chances of success will ultimately come down to staging and televote appeal.
yea, this badly needs effective staging. I think theyll get it right, judging from the music video
I love Bulgarian songg!!! ❤❤❤
Oh yeah it's a timeless song and when the last chorus comes, it hits differently. SO GOOD!
You are now my favorite reactor.. 👍 Your explanation is very through and honest, you know what you are talking about 👍
Thank you oglukzkashan 🥰😘
The more amazing thing is Victoria co-wrote the song. Actually they wrote two songs and were not sure till the end with which one to go.
We need that second song!!!!!!
@@ESCTom Yes, please.
one of the few times i've gotten goosebumps, wow
I like it. It's grown on me. I think this will be a top 5 finish
Definitely in my top 10. I love these kind of music! 😍
It's got a feeling of "old Hollywood". Very fluffy and tender.
lol yes i agree
"Roxen but a little bit better"
Exactly my first thought too lol. Both are kinda billie eilish-ish but Bulgaria did it with more originality and has more emotions.
My top 10
Norway
Greece
Serbia
Switzerland
Bulgaria
Lithuania
Spain
Australia
Ireland
Poland
Like Billie Eilish
yes i definitely hope this is in the top 3. its very magical🥰
🇧🇬❤️
Loved your reaction/review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! And thanks for "getting" what the song is about.
I love the Bulgarian entry. It isn't my favorite, mainly because I just don't feel the emotion, but it's just a very pretty song and I can't fault that. I hope it will do well.
What a great review, well done baby.
I nom nom nom this song ❤️
I have watched so many reactions but your is the most realistic with all positive and negative comments. However nobody reacted and noticed anything about the lyrics of the song. Nobody notice the most important message that the creators and Victoria (since she is also involved in the creation of the lyrics, music and video) are sending with that song! The first time I heard it I felt it immediately! That song is taling the story of many women around the world suffering from domestic violence who are afraid to speak out! Now listen again! 😉
P.S. Btw do you think that the official release of the song on 7th March, just day before International Woman’s Day is a coincidence?! 😊
ah that is very cool - no i didnt notice it was before IWD.
Yea one of the issues with reactions is that its very hard to process what youre seeing and talk, while still appreciating the lyrics. I have listened to the song more now and really like the lyrics
"It's like Roxen just a little bit better..." JINX YOU OWE ME A COKE!!! Literally, said the same thing at the same time!!! Also, Zelda ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Sir, you are a Scholar and a gentleman! You're a scholarly gentleman!
looooooool 😂😂
I prefer Roxen, she's more original. This just feels like a recycled song by Billie Eilish (a cheaper version of Billie actually)
As I child I would watch a lot of old movies (50s and 60s), often times musicals, and that intro/outro element is so reminiscent of something from one of those movies I can’t put my finger on which one. It’s gonna bug me the whole season! I like the song in theory, and all the elements are great and I see why it’s popular, unfortunately I don’t click with it. Regardless, very happy to see the return of Bulgaria
yea this reminded me of mary poppins, but its modern. so genius
I'm happy to have Bulgaria back, and glad they're sending something different. I like the chorus, but I lose interest a little during the verse. With the right staging this could be really cool though.
yea the verse is going to lose a few people, especialy rhe second one. they need to nail the staging
This did feel a bit sort of Judy Garland. Always fascinating to see what Milanov will do next. I think Romania though gives it a strong challenge. And we know Roxen can deliver live. So....it's all in the mix.....
i need to check out her revamp, that song definitely needed it to put it in contention
Borislav's wife is Tamara, ESC singer of Georgia in 2017.
they are the power couple of Eurovision
@@ESCTom Yes😄
People keep saying this song is very Billie Eilish, but I'm getting Imogen Heap meets Fiona Apple vibes
♡
Eeeeeeeeh.
She's very pretty.
Ooooh Azerbaijan! Where are you?
I've put it just under Belgium. Which seems fair to me.
Azerbaijan is my last hope for another boris. i dont think he could write for Destiny. im expecting something basic and shouty from her.
Disney called for their song back...
😂 it reminds me of Mary poppins (which is a GOOD thing)
@@ESCTom Like with everything, it all comes down to personal taste, right? 😁. The beginning reminds me of Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs from 1937
@@ESCTom It's like a Lullaby - Boris probably had a cold writing this .. :D
TOTALLY old school disney mixed with modern dark electropop.😍😍😍
lol Maya, can totlly see him snuggled up in a blanket writing this😂
@@ESCTom Boris also wrote ( produced) Malta !! ( Destiny - All Of My Love - Malta)
Am I the only one to think that borislov melenov has given his best song to Germany 🤔 it's a nice song but it's one of those songs I have to be in the mood for
I think a small majority would prefer Bulgarias, but he always sends quality so there will def be big fans of Germanys. Both are in my top 10
@@ESCTom probably butchered his name but Idc my top 10 is
1.greece🇬🇷
2.norway🇸🇯
3.Lithuania 🇱🇹
4. Spain 🇪🇸
5. Germany 🇩🇪
6. Bulgaria 🇧🇬
7. Croatia 🇭🇷
8. Iceland 🇮🇸
9. Denmark 🇩🇰
10. Australia 🇦🇺
ahhhhhh cool. interesting top 10. I definitely want to do a final top 10 scoreboard with all the regulars on it if possible
@@ESCTom that's changed a little only Azerbaijan and Malta slips in 3rd and 4th so the rest below slips down a bit
Do you think Greece has a chance to qualify? It's no18 in odds so I am afraid
Petroven don t worry, everyone is just great and everyone is going to qualify.
@@seansean8980 😂😂😂😂
Petroven no!
loooooooool Sean 😂😂🤣
Re: greece, yea im almost definite, as long as they dont open the show . the amount of money they put into that video, there will be similar effort in the performance.
here's a goodie for you - her first live performance: th-cam.com/video/M5RXpWSbYpk/w-d-xo.html
ok cool thanks. im saving all the live performances into a playlist and will react once ive finished the 41 entries
There's a fake version of little big's song after being "released" - don't get caught out. The video is funny but it's not them, and the music is the leaked sample on a loop. Although the finished product could well be no better than that lol
yea i heard it was being released at 10 CET. im kinda glad cos i wanna be very awake when it drops. i SO excited for that
Meh. It’s too twee And syrupy for me and the melody just goes in loops.
I can understand why people like it though. It should do really well.
I like the song...maybe a bit better than Romania?! But both songs are not at all authentic sounding. I'd rather have someone sing and feel their own music and lyrics. It's not bad, but I don't feel it.
I mean, it's in my top 10 but it doesn't speak to me, it's not a winner for me personally.
Oh please... Iron your clothes and comb your hair before filming. Everybody is watching you !
I can respect Viktoria's singing, but sadly I can't enjoy this song. It sounds like a Disney ballad.
2:25: No, you don't look awful at all. :)
it's a copy of Bille eilish!
maybe inspired by Billie Eilish, not more. like billy eilish is inspired by other great female musicians. remember, she is not the only one.
@@happyhawaii0711 The stage performance will be amazing with the orchestra