YEEAAAYY almost 50min of Shane, it's my lucky day 😍😉. Minute 4:35 I loved when you said "why is this not loud?" and the song in that exact moment singing "can we get a little bit louder" 🤣🤣🤣. Latvian is beautiful indeed, my son in law (who is Latvian) is teaching me a bit and it's pretty difficult with all the diacritics and different sounds for the same letters, uuufff 😵💫, but I love the sound of it, it's super melodic. Your top10 is definately the weirdest on most varied since a long time 😂😂😂. My two favourites for Eurovision without a doubt are: Luka, The Ludvig and Citi Zeni. And then Justs, Emilija I like but especially Marta and Adelina, I have on my personal playlist since day one. Chris Noah I apreciate, but not enough for daily listening.
This is the strongest Supernova line-up we've had ever, hands down. My personal favourite is Citi Zeni, the chorus beat and the lyrics are amazing, it's as if a song has been perfectly constructed for my ears lmao. The Ludvig is a close second, giving Vidbir with the modernised ethnic music, love it. Would be my first if it wasn't for the weak English verses. Tautumeitas and Greta are ones to watch out for, very established in the Latvian music scene and vocally and visually could surprise us and be a walk away winner and I absolutely adore that you have respect for KoBra - Zelts, it is absolutely stunning but realistically it's not a song that will win Supernova as it's just targeting a very niche target market, but it's amazing.
@@Rash23215 Sudden Lights was more accessible as Aija was in English. There was also a clear lack of competition that year compared to this year. Same with Vestules last year, they did absolutely incredible but unfortunately an English song did win over them anyways. This year we have so many different genres and competitors that it's hard for Zelts to stand out.
@@ShanesEurovisionReview I would probably mute Greta's song, or echo/distort it. Will definitely be blocked otherwise. Great video though loved your reactions.
Ok Latvia. I'm back on track here Shane. Although I don't have to vibe to all the entries here I have 3 downloads and that's more than usual from Supernova for me The Ludvig I love......reminds me so much of Tanxugueiras and of Fulenn. I loved those, so why not? Synergija is right up my alley. Calm, folksy and beautiful vocals but my number 1 by a country mile is Emilija and "Heartbeat". Throw Away pop? Yes Vacuous 3 minutes? ...probably Cheesey?....definitely But I love, love, LOVE this track. I don't care if this doesn't win. It will be on my playlists for many a year to come. That voice, that uncomplicated composition, that pause with the corny sound of a heart beat. I'm here for it 100% Well done Emilija Please, please, please Latvia. Make me very happy. Pick her for Basel 🙏🙏🙏
Opening this video with Simone Egeriis - Stay Awake (DMGP runner-up 2013 - the year won by Only Teardrops) really made my day!! Thank you, Shane - you are a legend! What a brilliant and insightful choice. She's such a lovely person, and it warms my heart that you show her this respect 11 years later. The song is sooo uplifting. In any other DMGP besides the 2013-edition with Emmelie de Forest, it would have won. Supernova brings a few catchy songs - but I must admit that Marta-Lovable has turned into quite an earworm for me 🙂
I think it always is about personal taste and mood as well - watching your channel- I can see you are very challenging person-! So sometimes is best is takin it easy
Shane’s reaction to literally all of my favourites: “They’ll be fans for this… I’m not one of them”.😂 In all seriousness I think you do subconsciously appreciate the quality even though it’s not to your taste. And you’re right, KoBra is the most accessible of all the indie songs. It almost sounds like a French ballad
I reckon that, with the right staging, the Ludvig could win Eurovision for Latvia. I know he can sing. Check out his 2017 Supernova song! It just needs the right vision. It currently has the most likes per view on the video right now.
Definitely the best Supernova ever! My Top 5: 1. Emilija 2. Citi Zeni 3. The Ludvig 4. Chris Noah 5. Luka The Ludvig and Citi Zeni are probably the best choices for Eurovision.
Tbh i’m quite shocked that you liked KoBra, didn’t think they’d be your vibe. They’re my fave. Hopefully they can bring justice to Vestules from last year.
Hi again, thanks for this entertaining review! 🥰 I don't want to completely define my first and second place, it depends on the live performance. But here is my approximate ranking: - Citi Zeni "Ramtai" - KoBra "Zelts" - Greta "Monster" Not far from there comes: - Emilija "Heartbeat" I like the chorus, it's cute, but it's repeated too many times so there is a risk to get tired. - Toms Kalderauskis "Dumaju tu nac" - Marta "Lovable" is a cute radiofreindly song too, but not that strong. Have a lovely evening! 😊💖
Massive upgrade in quality for Supernova this year compared to previous years 👏 Which has given Latvia minimum three impressive options with The Ludvig, Grēta and Citi Zēni (in order my current Top 3) 🔥 The other two i also enjoy come from Toms and Tepat, both very respectable songs and nice listens. Damn Shane 😮 Ramtai not even included in your Top 10! 😂
Loving the reaction as always. I can't believe NF season is back already and we've started off really strong. I loved Montesong and we have a solid FiK and Eesti Laul. The best one so far is imo, Supernova: My top 3 is Tautumeitas Citi Zēni Kobra But I would be happy if Latvia selected any of my top 11, which for a national final with 20 songs is pretty impressive. Also, not to be that person, even if I am always that person, but Sinergija should have done Bound by the light in Latvian and it would have been in my top 3.
It always cracks me up when you slander your taste bc 9 times out of 10 i completely agree with you 🤣🤣 KoBra & Greta are 100% my favorite! Already added to my nf playlist! 🤍 I'd also be really happy with Sinergia winning! Kinda reminds me of a more dark/ethnic tears like rain! PALU has been a grower for me and I surprisingly like citi zeni's entry too i think with good staging/energy it could do well! I'm also so close to likeing JUSTS but it feels like a demo? there's sm potential but it falls flat imo :(( Latvia has a lot of pretty good entries to choose from!
After listening to the 20 songs myself, I was very curious to see what you thought of them. I almost fell asleep… there are too many slow cool songs, and that’s not my taste at all. They kind of just blend together in my head. Can’t tell them apart. BUT - you were a lot more positive than I thought you would be😄. So you made me like Grēta and The Ludvig more now ⭐️. Other than that my favorites were Marta and Tautumeitas, and the best to send to Eurovision in my opinion is KoBra ⭐️🙌.
I have actually come to appreciate your different music tastes and reviews because of it, as well as how respectful you approach songs that clearly aren't your cup of tea. While you are clued in on the strategic side of the contest, I feel like your taste is pretty representative of a lot of people's taste who aren't such hardcore followers within the esc bubble. So to me, it is still very insightful into how people outside the bubble might receive certain songs. And we can't all like every song or the exact same ones. It would be a bit boring if that was the case haha. It is just a matter of personal taste. And we can politely disagree with each other (something sometimes the comment section forget). 🙂
I'll try again with my comments Shane. My last just disappeared for some unknown reason. Happened to me a couple of times with ESC Tom last year. Don't understand Anyway, what i was saying was i have 3 downloads from Supernova this year. Many more than usual for me Firstly, The Ludvig. Sounds to my ear like Tanxugueiras and Fulenn. Loved them both so it's a no-brainer for me Secondly. I have Synergija. I'm a sucker for folksy sounds with lovely vocals. Tick But my overall winner and I'm totally obsessed is Emilija and "Heartbeat". Love, love, LOVE! Is it going to change the world. No Is it vacuous pop. Probably Does it have a cheesey pause with a sound of a heart beating?. Yes Yes, yes, YES I don't really care if this doesn't win in Riga. I will have it on my playlists for many years to come. It will make me smile every time. I would be delighted if Latvia sends this to Basel. Go on Latvia. I dare you! 🙏🙏
Hahaha your description of Emilija was the priceless. As you know...we like what we like...regardless of how it may be described by others. That's why I fricking love Eurovision....there's always a bucket load of gold nuggets out there for my tastes 😃
yeah, they are pretty dumb with this... idk why they are doing this, when no other label seems to do such thing... muting the song should be fine though...
Bro appreciated the BEAT in RAMTAI but he almost fell asleep while listening to it...bruhhh what a boring reaction to that BOPPPP, yea that's the word :)
I think so too... unless their staging is absolutely stunning, i think their song would be the "toilet break" for many... especially in televote only semi...
@@TDCT26 well that's ur opinion..... most eurovision fans thought Dons was DOA from the moment he won supernova till the moment he was announced as qualifier in sf..... so, u never know
@@Rash23215 I try to be impartial. Hollow wasn't an obvious qualifier but it was always the type of song people connect with more easily. But since it was Latvia and it wasn't standing out we all thought it wouldn't come through, especially since there was Before the Party's Over in the same semi (until the vocals weren't reached). On the other hand, Kur & Zelts are very slow, acoustic, "jazzy" old-school songs people aren't as likely to vote for in a 16 songs semi-final
Thank you for the review ❤️🔥 ⚡️you just lit up electric love!!
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Good luck Adelina 👍 💓
YEEAAAYY almost 50min of Shane, it's my lucky day 😍😉.
Minute 4:35 I loved when you said "why is this not loud?" and the song in that exact moment singing "can we get a little bit louder" 🤣🤣🤣.
Latvian is beautiful indeed, my son in law (who is Latvian) is teaching me a bit and it's pretty difficult with all the diacritics and different sounds for the same letters, uuufff 😵💫, but I love the sound of it, it's super melodic.
Your top10 is definately the weirdest on most varied since a long time 😂😂😂.
My two favourites for Eurovision without a doubt are: Luka, The Ludvig and Citi Zeni. And then Justs, Emilija I like but especially Marta and Adelina, I have on my personal playlist since day one. Chris Noah I apreciate, but not enough for daily listening.
This is the strongest Supernova line-up we've had ever, hands down. My personal favourite is Citi Zeni, the chorus beat and the lyrics are amazing, it's as if a song has been perfectly constructed for my ears lmao. The Ludvig is a close second, giving Vidbir with the modernised ethnic music, love it. Would be my first if it wasn't for the weak English verses. Tautumeitas and Greta are ones to watch out for, very established in the Latvian music scene and vocally and visually could surprise us and be a walk away winner and I absolutely adore that you have respect for KoBra - Zelts, it is absolutely stunning but realistically it's not a song that will win Supernova as it's just targeting a very niche target market, but it's amazing.
If Sudden Lights can win supernova and Vestules can come 2nd then KoBra definitely can.....
@@Rash23215 Sudden Lights was more accessible as Aija was in English. There was also a clear lack of competition that year compared to this year. Same with Vestules last year, they did absolutely incredible but unfortunately an English song did win over them anyways. This year we have so many different genres and competitors that it's hard for Zelts to stand out.
oh interestings sounds coming from Supernova. Best of luck latvia
My 2 favourites are The Ludvig and KoBra, really appreciate your unbiased honest reactions and the fact you give them all a go fully ❤️😍🤩
Thank you 😊 ❤️
Cheers for the shoutout Shane🥰 you’re so right we do love our pop
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Ahhh, I love that you're giving your take on Supernova and I relate to your appreciation of Baltic languages and national selections 😊
SHANEEEEE I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSS
I hope it doesn't get taken down 😞 based on some comments already 😔
@@ShanesEurovisionReview I would probably mute Greta's song, or echo/distort it. Will definitely be blocked otherwise. Great video though loved your reactions.
Ok
Latvia.
I'm back on track here Shane. Although I don't have to vibe to all the entries here I have 3 downloads and that's more than usual from Supernova for me
The Ludvig I love......reminds me so much of Tanxugueiras and of Fulenn. I loved those, so why not?
Synergija is right up my alley. Calm, folksy and beautiful vocals but my number 1 by a country mile is Emilija and "Heartbeat". Throw Away pop? Yes
Vacuous 3 minutes? ...probably
Cheesey?....definitely
But I love, love, LOVE this track.
I don't care if this doesn't win. It will be on my playlists for many a year to come. That voice, that uncomplicated composition, that pause with the corny sound of a heart beat. I'm here for it 100%
Well done Emilija
Please, please, please Latvia.
Make me very happy. Pick her for Basel
🙏🙏🙏
Opening this video with Simone Egeriis - Stay Awake (DMGP runner-up 2013 - the year won by Only Teardrops) really made my day!! Thank you, Shane - you are a legend! What a brilliant and insightful choice. She's such a lovely person, and it warms my heart that you show her this respect 11 years later. The song is sooo uplifting. In any other DMGP besides the 2013-edition with Emmelie de Forest, it would have won. Supernova brings a few catchy songs - but I must admit that Marta-Lovable has turned into quite an earworm for me 🙂
Awwwwww someone recognised the song!!!!! Yay 😃
I think it always is about personal taste and mood as well - watching your channel- I can see you are very challenging person-! So sometimes is best is takin it easy
😃 ❤️
Shane’s reaction to literally all of my favourites: “They’ll be fans for this… I’m not one of them”.😂
In all seriousness I think you do subconsciously appreciate the quality even though it’s not to your taste. And you’re right, KoBra is the most accessible of all the indie songs. It almost sounds like a French ballad
“I had the pleasure of dancing with two of them in Madrid” why is this so funny 😂
I DID haha 😄
It was a highlight haha 😄
I reckon that, with the right staging, the Ludvig could win Eurovision for Latvia. I know he can sing. Check out his 2017 Supernova song! It just needs the right vision. It currently has the most likes per view on the video right now.
Definitely the best Supernova ever!
My Top 5:
1. Emilija
2. Citi Zeni
3. The Ludvig
4. Chris Noah
5. Luka
The Ludvig and Citi Zeni are probably the best choices for Eurovision.
Tbh i’m quite shocked that you liked KoBra, didn’t think they’d be your vibe. They’re my fave. Hopefully they can bring justice to Vestules from last year.
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Hi again, thanks for this entertaining review! 🥰 I don't want to completely define my first and second place, it depends on the live performance.
But here is my approximate ranking:
- Citi Zeni "Ramtai"
- KoBra "Zelts"
- Greta "Monster"
Not far from there comes:
- Emilija "Heartbeat" I like the chorus, it's cute, but it's repeated too many times so there is a risk to get tired.
- Toms Kalderauskis "Dumaju tu nac"
- Marta "Lovable" is a cute radiofreindly song too, but not that strong.
Have a lovely evening! 😊💖
Massive upgrade in quality for Supernova this year compared to previous years 👏 Which has given Latvia minimum three impressive options with The Ludvig, Grēta and Citi Zēni (in order my current Top 3) 🔥
The other two i also enjoy come from Toms and Tepat, both very respectable songs and nice listens. Damn Shane 😮 Ramtai not even included in your Top 10! 😂
Hahaha Ramtai is getting allot of love from other places. It's good to balance out the universe haha 😄 😆
@ Have to credit them for returning with a massive step-up at least 😂
@AjMz96 oh agree 100%
Loving the reaction as always. I can't believe NF season is back already and we've started off really strong. I loved Montesong and we have a solid FiK and Eesti Laul.
The best one so far is imo, Supernova:
My top 3 is
Tautumeitas
Citi Zēni
Kobra
But I would be happy if Latvia selected any of my top 11, which for a national final with 20 songs is pretty impressive.
Also, not to be that person, even if I am always that person, but Sinergija should have done Bound by the light in Latvian and it would have been in my top 3.
It always cracks me up when you slander your taste bc 9 times out of 10 i completely agree with you 🤣🤣
KoBra & Greta are 100% my favorite! Already added to my nf playlist! 🤍
I'd also be really happy with Sinergia winning! Kinda reminds me of a more dark/ethnic tears like rain! PALU has been a grower for me and I surprisingly like citi zeni's entry too i think with good staging/energy it could do well!
I'm also so close to likeing JUSTS but it feels like a demo? there's sm potential but it falls flat imo :((
Latvia has a lot of pretty good entries to choose from!
Hahahaha I feel SEEN with your taste haha 😄
After listening to the 20 songs myself, I was very curious to see what you thought of them. I almost fell asleep… there are too many slow cool songs, and that’s not my taste at all. They kind of just blend together in my head. Can’t tell them apart. BUT - you were a lot more positive than I thought you would be😄. So you made me like Grēta and The Ludvig more now ⭐️. Other than that my favorites were Marta and Tautumeitas, and the best to send to Eurovision in my opinion is KoBra ⭐️🙌.
Glad my positivity washed off 😃 😊
Basically There's no way that Shane will not put a hot girl with pop song at #1 😂
Looks are irrelevant 😄 but pop is in my DNA 😄
I'm a cool kid and Grēta is 12 points for me 😎
My top 3
1.Grēta
2.Tautumeitas
3.Tepat
👉 Let me know your Supernova 2025 Top 3 in the comments BELOW 👇 ⬇
@@ShanesEurovisionReview
1 : The Ludvig - Līgo
2 : Citi Zēni - Ramtai
3 : Luka - Stronger
1. The Ludvig "Līgo"
2. Grēta "Monster"
3. Marta "Lovable"
1. The ludvig - Ligo
2. Kobra - Zelts
3. Greta - Monster
I have actually come to appreciate your different music tastes and reviews because of it, as well as how respectful you approach songs that clearly aren't your cup of tea. While you are clued in on the strategic side of the contest, I feel like your taste is pretty representative of a lot of people's taste who aren't such hardcore followers within the esc bubble. So to me, it is still very insightful into how people outside the bubble might receive certain songs. And we can't all like every song or the exact same ones. It would be a bit boring if that was the case haha. It is just a matter of personal taste. And we can politely disagree with each other (something sometimes the comment section forget). 🙂
32:09 I feel so called out
Hahaha 😃
Greta, LEGZDINA & Bel Tempo, The Ludvig ❤
Lots of great songs in Supernova, so hard to choose my top 3 😅
My top 3 from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 3 Greta monster 2 Markus Riva bigger than this 1 citi zeni ramtai 🔥🪩
I'll try again with my comments Shane. My last just disappeared for some unknown reason. Happened to me a couple of times with ESC Tom last year. Don't understand
Anyway, what i was saying was i have 3 downloads from Supernova this year. Many more than usual for me
Firstly, The Ludvig. Sounds to my ear like Tanxugueiras and Fulenn. Loved them both so it's a no-brainer for me
Secondly. I have Synergija. I'm a sucker for folksy sounds with lovely vocals. Tick
But my overall winner and I'm totally obsessed is Emilija and "Heartbeat". Love, love, LOVE!
Is it going to change the world. No
Is it vacuous pop. Probably
Does it have a cheesey pause with a sound of a heart beating?. Yes
Yes, yes, YES
I don't really care if this doesn't win in Riga. I will have it on my playlists for many years to come. It will make me smile every time.
I would be delighted if Latvia sends this to Basel.
Go on Latvia. I dare you!
🙏🙏
Hahaha your description of Emilija was the priceless. As you know...we like what we like...regardless of how it may be described by others. That's why I fricking love Eurovision....there's always a bucket load of gold nuggets out there for my tastes 😃
Oh dear
Apologies
Just noticed my previous comments just reappeared
Oops
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Definetely Sinergija❤ and Emilija. The rest is antitop.
Greta’s label is MEAN when it comes to reacting to her song so just letting you know that the video might get blocked 😗
Thank you for the heads up 😃 😊
yeah, they are pretty dumb with this... idk why they are doing this, when no other label seems to do such thing... muting the song should be fine though...
My Top 3:
1. Ramtai
2. Stronger
3. Monster
Bro appreciated the BEAT in RAMTAI but he almost fell asleep while listening to it...bruhhh what a boring reaction to that BOPPPP, yea that's the word :)
Thanks for the view and comment 😉
It's strange cause I think KoBra would be a lock NQ in Eurovision 😅
I think so too... unless their staging is absolutely stunning, i think their song would be the "toilet break" for many... especially in televote only semi...
Lol..... the same way u though Dons song would???
@@Rash23215 No, the same way I thought Kur wouldn't, Dons was a dark horse but it wasn't DOA
Btw I don't dislike Zelts ^^
@@TDCT26 well that's ur opinion..... most eurovision fans thought Dons was DOA from the moment he won supernova till the moment he was announced as qualifier in sf..... so, u never know
@@Rash23215 I try to be impartial. Hollow wasn't an obvious qualifier but it was always the type of song people connect with more easily. But since it was Latvia and it wasn't standing out we all thought it wouldn't come through, especially since there was Before the Party's Over in the same semi (until the vocals weren't reached).
On the other hand, Kur & Zelts are very slow, acoustic, "jazzy" old-school songs people aren't as likely to vote for in a 16 songs semi-final