Jeangu Macrooy "Birth of a New Age" Reaction | Netherlands Eurovision 2021
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- We react to Jeangu Macrooy's live performance of The Netherlands' Eurovision 2021 song "Birth of a New Age". He says: “The song is an ode to everyone who stands up for themselves and dares to celebrate the power of their authenticity.” This comes through in the lyrics: “They burned your heroes at the stake, your voice will echo all their names, this ain’t the end, it’s the birth of a new age.”
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As a disabled (autistic) woman who has only recently started to stand up for myself, who last year was really starting to heal from a decade of shitty mental health, Jeangu has once again captured something very relevant to me - I hope y’all from marginalised communities feel the same way, because you deserve to feel powerful in your beautiful unique identity ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤
It’s a joke how this song is at the bottom of many rankings.
Yeah. You from the Netherlands tho?
i have Spain,Albania and Estonia lower
That doesnt say anything Daniël, that was also the case with 2017's edition. When Portugal won. I don't think we'll win, but most important is that the message and music will resonate with lots
I know so underrated
This song will elevate when all the participants sing live for their rehearsals.
It's no joke, this song is in my top 5 right now for this year and it was quite a shock for me when I found out that is on the very last places in bets and in everyone's lists. It may no be a winner, but having this dead last? I can't wrap my head around that.
Exactly! I have it a bit lower on my list because I find it very tricky to position it among such different songs but it has a really special place in my heart. I feel like people are placing it so low just because it's the host country, which I find a bit disappointing. I think Jeangu knows it's not gonna do well, he just sent a song that he wants people to hear, and I love that. I really look forward to the performance, I think it's gonna be such a nice moment of everyone coming together ❤ proud of my country's representative!
I love your honest reactions. It’s not gonna win, we know, but it’s well produced, authentic, great message, good visuals. Good luck Jeangu, be proud of yourself and your heritage!
"honest" XD
Eeehhrrrmmm, hello? Who says it’s not gonna win? Tsk
I love, love, love it!
Thank you, I was waiting for this. We will not win but the song makes a very strong statement.
I want it to win!!! I actually like what feels like more songs than in a while at this year's Eurovision, but so far I think this is my #1!!!😊😊😊😊
I love his sound, the beat and the message!! It's a piece of art! 🇳🇱❤🇸🇷
@Vara Hommik Would you like to explane the message to me? That sounds more like a question! 😇
I don't understand why so many fans are hating on this song. Personally it's one of my favorite Eurovision songs of all time. I don't expect everyone to love it, but I just do not understand why so many people are ranking it last. I think it might have to do with lack of exposure to certain musical genres like gospel, soul, or African-inspired music. People are ranking it on the qualities of a pop song but it's not a pop song so of course it won't have the same structure and feel. I so hope this does well even if only to prove the haters wrong.
no
Yes
Very beautiful powerful and wonderful song
It's EUROvision not AFRICAvision.
@@RoxyCherryRozy say thanks that they sing English. Some years ago Norway have sent to Eurovision an african woman with african song!
I am impressed by especially Deban’s analysis of this song and also other songs he did recently. It brings depth to the channel. And I love hearing these interesting takes on songs my takes are different from but I learn from.
I absolutely love this! As you guys say, it pulls you in, it's like a hug... And it's a celebration! It just makes me really happy to watch, it gives me such a warm feeling. And it's very meaningful.
It didn't make me cry like Growth did, but I also quite like that it's not trying to be Growth 2.0.
When I saw the video, I was really impressed too, it"s so aesthetically pleasing!
I'm just really sad about all the negative comments. I get that people are mad that it's not a song that absolutely screams 'winner' but some people are calling it a joke entry and making fun of it/saying really rude things and it's just so sad to see. I somehow feel very protective of this song, it makes me feel so warm and happy and to see people making fun of that, breaks my heart. I don't feel like that about any of the other songs I like this year, this one is special to me.
It's great to hear that it makes you warm and happy - a very good sign! Thank you for watching and commenting.
Elvira! You took the words right out of my mouth!!! I feel like this video should be required watching before the final! 🤗🤗🤗 It makes me so happy, and I too loved the warm hug comment and the other things William said about how it makes one feel. And I SO appreciated Deban's background and history lesson!! 😊
Same. I don't know if I am being too sensitive but I don't like how everyone is doing the "broccoli" joke when the message is trying to be quite serious.
@@andreagarcia4236 I also really don't like that. Unless Jeangu himself says he thinks it's funny, I don't feel like it's a nice thing to say.
Not to be dramatic, but this is one of the best Eurovision songs of all time. In the sense that it is unique to the contest, it's moving, it's teaching people about his culture and about the multicultural history in The Netherlands too. I'm obsessed.
Well thank you. Don't know where you're from but pls vote lol.
Well said Lucy Percy!
I absolutely love this its all i wanted from him last year and he’d delivering someone from the UK i’m deffo voting for this
Yes, I agree :-)
Grow touched me differently and I loved it, it spoke to me in a difficult year. Birth of a new age gives me vibes of another Jeangu song “aisa”. This is exactly what I hoped for but didn’t get with grow. I love not only the historic surinamese proverb which we are know for from Jeangu, but also the Surinamese instruments, culture, clothes, dances and practices with the water bath. This song is unapologetically Suriname. And I am so proud that the whole world will hear it. Also amazing research, thank you!
The video elevates the song even more ☺️ hope they can recreate that vibe on stage. Proud of our entry 💛
This might be my favourite review you two ever did! Thank you for going in on the message. Very much appreciated. Also for putting in shots from his official video (which is gorgeous btw)
I love that ‘we’ are sending Jeangu again , and ❤️ him for sharing his cultural heritage by making a very proud statement.
So underrated ! I think this is a masterpiece. I hope it will create the same surprise as Norway 2019, public loving this and voting for it !
A masterpieace
Love the song! The message♡ its different🇳🇱
This is the laugh.. the video brings the tears.. rebellion is still needed everywere on this earth at this moment... beautiful 💝
You don't have to win to spread the words 🇳🇱
I love the spirituality and freshness of this song. I don't think it will finish in the top, but I definitely think the live performances will be an eye-catching moment.
One of my favourites
I loved this from the first listen, am genuinely baffled by some of the reaction to it. It's so fresh and has this anthemic quality to it. His live performance was fantastic too.
This is sooo good! Top 10!
the underdog!
This song is in my top three so far. It is such a real and deep song. Well done.
@Vara Hommik he sings about all the types of oppression and how many minorities are now standing up for themselves. It is a celebration of diversity and freedom.
We call this sranan poku ;-) With "Grow" it seemed like he was sad, while with this one he seems to be more free and proud. But I don't care, I liked it. And thank you Deban for researching Suriname and getting to know the history and politics. Fawaka ( hello) from Paramaribo!
Yes!! I was just about to post a comment thanking Deban for giving us all that history/context. I wish everyone who hears this could know the meaning of the words and the history. I know a lot of people hearing/watching the song/video won't bother to learn either which saddens me. But it's especially a shame that so many who see it for the first time at the final won't know these things. I loved loved Grow, probably more than this....but I feel like this one has a rhythm Grow doesn't, which might be helpful with an ESC audience?? Anyway, I love this and wish it could win (doesn't scream *Eurovision* winner to me 😥), but I hope it does very very well!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕
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This is my new favorite entry....I absolutely love Jangu’s style, between soul music, Paul Mc Cartney’s pop and great ethnic vibes...love love love ❤️so classy.
Interesting reaction, this song has a deep message. It's nice to see that you know a lot about Paramaribo Suriname. I am a proud Surinamese
I think with a world where lots is going on this song has a powerfull message in it. You can't break me, fill it in... corona, black lives matter, climate change, political reppresion in some countries. its so universal that everyone should feel this message in them somewhere.
Deban clarified the history of Suriname and The Netherlands as well as the context, culture and representation of the song very well. Those were all things that needed to be said. I do, unfortunately however, not think people will respond to this because it is so different and unique. Comments haven't been too hopeful and I feel it's because people, even in The Netherlands, don't know a lot of Surinamese history except for the fact that we (The Netherlands) colonised them, slavery happened and that today we're close friends. I don't think most Dutch people know that besides Dutch many Surinamese people speak Sranan Tongo. I feel you might need that context to understand what this song is about and to fully appreciate it. I, as a white man, can simply not fully comprehend all of the emotions many others might feel, yet I did feel something and I'm so glad we FINALLY did this.
Truly, I’m so glad for what they are saying with this song and that it is in eurovision!
I just love this song. For me it screams empowerment, especially the video! Also the description of the feeling of the song, like it's hugging you, that's exactly how I felt and still feel when I hear it. It is just so so beautiful! I really hope, that it doesn't become last. Because it doesn't deserve it.
Oh yes!! Love it! Love it! Falsetto yesss woo!💕👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I like very much this song, the chorus are amazing, his voice incredible. It s a music positive, I have the impression than the music come to the sky, when it s finish, I want more I said Oh it s already finish, I want more, so I listen several times. Netherland could be a surprise this year, maybe a top 5, I think it s possible.
Maybe, tough compition
"Grow" was my favorite song last year. That song - if it hits you- it HITS you hard. I couldn't expect a better song this year from Jeangu. That said, I enjoy the sounds of Birth of a New Age. I think it would be the perfect way to open the Grand Final of Eurovision.
It made me cry, because all that happened to me the last 6 months tried to break me, and I'm still close to that, but I'm not going to be broken. I lost my cat last October, my best friend a frw days later and my brother in January, he died from covid19. I'm still very fragile, and honestly not really in the Eurovision vibe. Hopefully this will happen. I am so in need of normalcy. This song is again a very nice entry of my country. The parts in Surinam language gave me goosebumps and made me cry. I will not be broken. Not even after these hellisch 6 months....
Sorry to hear that stay strong. I will pray for you...
@@rebelhenz thank you for your kind words❤
Another excellent review from my fave Eurovision guys. I appreciate the history lesson Deban gave us!
Only The message of this song is winner material !!!! Masterpiece song
Thank you guys for the honest reactions! I really think this song has so much potential on stage. Like how the song builds musically, thats how they can also build with colors, visuals, art and dansposes.
Thank you for reflecting on the lyrics and opening up to this, really means a lot 💜
wow this was the first time i saw the live version and wow... i like it better than the studio version the song has really grown on me.. i love the vibe, especially that switch in the second chorus. i think i still prefer grow but this is also great
Dankjewel for putting the dots on the i, love you guys!
So proud of our entry (again) 🇳🇱
Netherlands!!!! Awesome 👏
i love your reactions to our song !
Devon reviews are so on point 😘
Devan thank you for the context
After seeing all entrances I feel this is this years outsider. Either it will end top 5 or bottom 5.
Deban has it right.... Actually this sounds like a great interval act by a host celebrity more than anything.
Thank you to Netherlands for bringing it though.
this is excellent
Fun Fact : in de live shows from eurovision he preforms with 2 background singers and 1 Dancer... 1 of the singers is his twin brother...
Yessss Deban there are TWO of them 😁
I actually like this. It's really different and creative. I hope we won't get last this year xD
i agree with that deban said about why he preferred grow to birth of a new age
William, I love your hair!
Thank you so much!!!
this live performance was not that great, but the song is kinda underrated
I don't think they deserve the underration
They're gonna perform it live so it will sound just as bad.
@@DutchMolenaar they can record the backing vocals and the sound is better in Ahoy
This song is growing on me. Still don't know what to think of it, obviously it's not going to win but your reactions made me like the song more!
I’m a sucker for ‘happy tropical shite’. This ticks that box. I love the Afro-Surinames elements (music and lyrics). And I love the vibes similar to... I can’t put my finger on it... YES! Thank you William😽 HAIR! Aquarius! That’s the one I was looking for. It’s a bit weird, however it feels genuine. I’m for it even though I doubt it’ll get a high score. Mêh. Screw that. I like it and that’s what counts for me. Well done Jeangu! 😻👏😽👏😽👏😻
Hello Stefan! I'm glad we both felt that old school musical vibe! haha!
I had more vibes of Jesus Christ Superstar, than Lion King or Hair! Don’t know why, though. Have to watch it again to figure it out. I do like the song though, but he needs to sing better at the ESC. Besides that I wonder if the background singers are allowed to participate in the live version or that they will be on tape. The problem maybe that they are hardly background singers, they are more equal lead singers. And if they can’t perform live then the strong point must come from the stage act and lighting. I don’t think that is the essence of ESC. But who knows, there have been stranger winners in the past.
I like it.
Even if it’s unintentional there is elements of Hamilton the Musical and it really pulls you in. Love it 💕
It reminds me of a lion king song
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I love your new hair!!!!
Debans referencing to Jools Holland is exactly what Im seeing! If this werent for eurovision, to hear this as a uk tv debut on that show would really prick my ears up and Jools always brings out the best of performers and always stages iconic performances!
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The live performance is good. But the video clip is so much better.
Here in the Netherlands many people “misheard” You are my broccoli. Many Surinamese people felt offended on social media, claiming it’s disrespectful towards their language and culture. But then, isn’t this typically Eurovision to “mishear” unknown lyrics from Albania, Poland or whichever language one’s not familiar with? What do you think? Is it also offensive to sing along with KEIINO doing only “helulu helulu”? I mean that is actually a language with a history right? But I don’t think Norwegians were as aggressive on social media afterwards. I’m honestly wondering what other people think about this. Many thanks for the video, great reaction ❤️ from Amsterdam
Very true. For people who speaks English and not the Surinamese language (Sranan Tongo), and without seeing the lyric written on a screen, it sounds like he is saying "broccoli". You can't be mad at people for that because they literally doesn't know what the actual words are. As long as they don't continuously joke about it or mocking it, I think it's ok.
I think it's mostly the context. This is an empowerment song and imagine if you are trying to send a powerful message, "You will not break me" and everyone responds with "lol, broccoli". Surinamese culture is greatly underrepresented so I can get them being offended for being taken as a joke in a place where they can barely participate.
Typical Dutch: tactless, as ever... :-) The reason you didn't see any angry Norwegian people is because the "helelu helulu" is a representation of the Sami people living in Norway. Kinda similiar actually.
Grow really moved me, but I do like the new song. I'm just sad that we don't get to have that proper Eurovision experience. You just know the Dutch could have thrown the party of the century.
Not a “typical” Eurovision song but it stands out in the celebration of diversity ...and that’s where it’s all about, to enjoy the full range of creativity.
Oh dear, oh dear...I need my beer for this
I must say the live is not that bad, i actually like it better compared to the recorded version!
However, that many people on stage is not going to be possible (which is a shame), so i wonder how they will do this. Respect to Deban for doing his homework in regards to Suriname.
This is absolutely awesome just like "Grow" or even better. ❤ I feel like the Dutch really want to become the next Ireland and win multiple times in a row :D (...and imho it would be even more deserved with Jeangu ^^')
I totally don't understand all the "he's not from Europe" comments and I'm really afraid this song will get buried somewhere among the last places just because of that. :/ In a contest in which Israel and Australia take part each year, and even Morocco did it once. Ugh.
Thankfull for the authenticity and orginality, but grow managed to touch me deep inside, it was magical. This song medicore. But it was clear for me that a song like grow is not replaceable. Same goes for switzerland. Gions tears song is also not replaceable.
Thanks so much for judging the Dutch entry on its true content and value instead of (what others do) making unintelligent remarks. Glad to hear that you sincerely listen and understand. Thanks!
Best song in a weak year
I don't really like this song personnaly as a Dutchman, but it has a good message. I can't wait to see Davina Michelle at the Songfestival. If you don't know her just search Davina Michele
🇱🇺🇸🇷❤️🙌🏻
it's not my cup of tea but it's something different and i think he should be very proud of himself!!
1:39 new ship: deban x jeangu 😂
I would like this to be on the left-hand side of the scoreboard, preferably top 10...
first liker and commend
Those broccoli comments are so incredibly obvious and extremely cheesy and already outdated....pffffff
The song sounds good to me and shall be outstanding when you compare it to the average and mediocre ESC entries that you hear this year. Because it’s different. I only listened to a few of the other entries. Is it me, or are there quite some ‘Iceland 2020 entry wannabees and copiers’ amongst them? Besides that, people should stop making the ‘broccoli joke’. Because if you want to be original and funny, take note that approx. some 1.000 people before you already made the same joke. So, don’t be a bore.
Why is nobody saying that they hear: ' You are my Broccoli, you are my broco brocoliiiii'
Originally I didn’t hear it until you and approx. some 1.000 other people before you brought this up to try to be funny. Well it isn’t because the joke is old now and far from original anymore.
I agree with Deban that I prefer Grow more than this entry. However this one - birth of a new age - is a pretty decent effort. I like that it's more upbeat than Grow but Grow is not as noisy as this entry. I think this is bottom 5. good luck to netherlands.
Thank you Deban for the political background to Suriname which was very useful. This video took a few views to cast its spell on me but regrettably most Eurovision viewers will see it only once so may struggle to connect with the song. Perhaps a revamp to up the gospel elements and maybe even have the Surinamese language play a bigger role.
I love brocolli
Does Deban also have Surinam roots?
Idk, but he isn't I applaud him for doing the research!
I agree that Grow could have won again. This seems to be produced for a to be cancelled contest. Like others.
Change your ways,to one,turn from lust right now❗⚠️ for What is the deal if you gain the whole world but stil lose your own soul😴Wake Up💤💯.
Check out the video art!!
Is it just me or is there a George Michael Freedom '90 feel to it
Oh dear........while some countries have upped their game from last year, I'm afraid The Netherlands have slipped....
I love Jeangu and "Grow" was in my top 5 of 2020 but this entry is going to struggle.. his vocals are amazing as ever but for me, this is very musical theatre, very Lion King....
Lyrics are meaningful but for Eurovision?.....i don't think so.
Nevertheless, i will continue to follow Jeangu's career because his talent will surely win out in the end...
I will still have "Grow" to cherish regardless.😪
We couldnt afford to win again cause there is no budget to organise it 2 times in a row ;).. I love the song tho
I laughed when I heard some were calling it the “broccoli” song 😁😁😁
I agree Grow is the better song.
I like grow better personally, but for Eurovision I think the rhythm will help it. Just my 2 cents.
Yu no man broko mi - in stead off. you can't break me Maybe better as a translation to the non-Surinamese? (Dutch Ik ben niet klein te krijgen ! ) (English - incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished
No, Sranantongo is not related to Nakatonka... 😊 🇸🇷 🇺🇦
If you understood that, you know you're spending way too much time on Eurovision 😉.
I didn't like the live version at all (too 'messy', and not even wanted to watch it trough). But did watch the studio version (no 'competition' between back vocals and Jeanqu, more clear to hear the build up, you hear his voice better, less 'messy'). Much, much better.
I am Dutch, and I don't like it at all
It's just not my type of music😅
I have lived for more than 20 years in NL. I can tell you that the reputation for tolerance is good PR but far from the reality. Meanwhile this guy is very worthy and likeable, but this is more of an event, a moment, than a song. This is a problem in a song contest.
I disliked 'Grow' which I found very cookie-cutter and forgettable (that's why I thought it would finish at the bottom, esp. being a host entry) but I liked this one far more.
I love your reactions and views on the song, but unfortunately I really don’t like it. I understand the message and respect the craftsmanship, but the musically it doesn’t appeal to me. Doesn’t help that I despise gospel, lol 😂
All I hear is You dont know Broccoli. 😀 The studio version is even better then this live version. I quite like the song though.
that's... not funny
@@_jolie_ oh please. Its light hearted and just about everyone when they first heard it commented the same. Its just misheard lyrics. Much like Montaignes song where most people think she says Take off your clothes instead of take off your cloaks
Hey, guys, what century is it? Because I'm not sure Jeangu knows....
Why do you think that?
Is this meant to be an insult?
@@lotusxvii7202 probably....
Wow. Did you take *anything* away from this rich, meaningful song? 😥