REACTION: Dons - 'Hollow' | LATVIA Eurovision 2024
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- čas přidán 16. 02. 2024
- Is 2024 the year Latvia finds itself qualifying again to the finals? Let's react to their entry "Hollow" by Dons and see what we reckon!
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My favorite thing about all these reactions you've been doing is that it gives me a new level of appreciation for Nova. The way you are able to speak about these entries is just honestly really great and insightful. I hope you'll both be guesting on 12 Points from America again this year!
Thank you so much that's so nice to read 🥰💕
Aww wow Roly is representing Latvia in eurovision this year 😂❤
Love this song. Been listening to it for the last week.
"They will not litt us leave this ruum..."
Lymp channelling Dita directly from her padded cell in Broadmoor.
this is live perfomance ;D the fact that you doubt it already says a lot
"Thats a bald man - he's very bald." That's about as much as i can contribute to the discourse here and Lymp went and said it in the video.
I usually only watch Eurovision when the main event is on, none of the stuff working up to it. But now I watch you two discuss all the entries! Also, love that top you're wearing, Nova. It looks amazing on you.
With bluer hair Nova could be dressed as Hades from Disney’s Hercules 🔥
Good sunday morning Ladies. I like this song. Well done Latvia. Jane in New Zealand 🇬🇧🇳🇿
His outfit kinda makes him look like a patient in a hospital. Hopefully they can up the production for future versions!
I feel that the lyrics of the song could be related to the Eurovision itself, since Eurovision mostly is about the show and the politics, but he will not be changing his performance just to catch everyone's attention with the ''show'', he would rather like to represent the deeper meaning.
Holy shit I started laughing when the clown man meme showed up when you talked about Germany. A heavyset man with kinda poofy hair, they got their own James Newman!
The blue outfit reminds me of the overalls the mechanics used to wear in Quik Fit. Maybe if they need to add a stunt at the end he could do the jump from the advert.
loving the Eurovision content girls, please keep it up. My favourite season covered by my favourite girls
I wasn’t sure about the song after seeing the live performance but just watched the official video & I really like it now. It does sound like some other songs, it reminds me of James Blake’s Limit to Your Love at the beginning & goes on to sound a bit like Hozier, but I think it could qualify, hopefully stage presence will be improved! The video is much more engaging.
I don't mind this song even though it sounds like Rag n Bone man or Imagine Dragons. His outfit screams Prisoner cell block H and I was half expecting Val Lehman to appear behind him doing backing vocals
These are great comparisons you're absolutely right!
I think the outfit gives a nurse in a hospital
Thank you. It was my first thought when I heard it@@Novympia
First time in this edition of Eurovision I agree with You Guys with Your opinion.
As someone that doesn’t even usually like this kind of song, I don’t know what it is that draws me to this song? I do enjoy it. It’s just barely outside my top 10. But I can’t even explain why?! I saw comparisons to Rag N Bone Man and Imagine Dragons, but I don’t care particularly for either of those artists….. I give it a confusion/10 but I enjoy it.
I absolutely adore this song - it's my 2nd behind Estonia so far - but sadly I do think the staging choices were intentional, and they need to change. It's a depressing song, and I think the lack of charisma and motion is meant to echo that, but indeed it just makes it look lifeless.
A better staging for this could very well keep the essence of this but with some visuals or dancers that align with the message of the song. I really want to see this qualify, regardless of it breaking Latvia's NQ streak, but I do agree that the most likely outcome is that come May it hasn't really been improved and it comes 13th/14th in it semi.
that's the point though, it's called 'hollow' so the entire represantation is hollow its like nothing, i hope they actually do something live though lol
Dons looks like Karl Pilkington after a juice cleanse 💀💀💀
I want Dita’s thoughts about ANY Eurovision entry 😂
I was rooting for the Cat's Song but hey ho! 🐈 😻
Person siting next to Nova needs to STFUP for a second.
I keep agreeing with you girls!
I don't understand the fandom's obsession with this one. Dons sounds great, but has zero stage presence and charisma. The styling is truly awful. If you're gonna be this passive on the stage you better be an absolute snack!
I absolutely love the depth of this song & the vocal is incredible. No x-factor? Or is it not shallow enough to qualify for the finals?
Ooooo gurleez got it wrong. Cracking song with cracking staging.. Mon the Latvia 😂😘❤
We certainly did! 😂
Good job Latvia, keep that NQ streak strong 💪
The song is okay but the performance and total package was flaaaaaat.
I can't see it qualifying but you really never know they may spin out a great stage!
6:55 totally agree. He looked non-present. Like something else was on his mind.
You two are unbelievable 😮😮😮
Dons song if fantastic, deep, strong, with great lyrics, unbelievable vocal!!!! He is fantastic!
The lyrics are fine and we said his vocal is brilliant. We just think the production sounds dated and the staging does nothing to elevate the song. But we're glad you like it - we can't all like the same things! 💕
very unpopular opinion but I prefer this to France’s entry, sozzy 😂
Can't wait for your reaction to the German entry 🫣
Should be on our channel this Monday! 💕
im ready for the roast
@@Novympia 🎉 yay, sth to look forward to while at work 🎉
@@avr7120 I'm sure they're loving our new and exciting choice this year 😅
That Jem reference made me scream. I was not expecting to hear They on here lol.
Personally I really love the song, I would love it more if he sang some or all of it in Latvian (he released the song in Latvian first and changed it to English for Supernova). I just wish it was staged better
I dont know whether it's too early to say it with only 18 songs announced, but i think this is quite a weak year so far.
I had like 8 songs last hear that I LOVED. This year, we have half of the songs now and theres 2 that I like... Spain and Italy. - Fingers crossed for Lolanda for Portugal, because that song is BEAUTIFUL.
Hollow is my favourite entry so far. It's giving quality. Imagine Dragons vibes 💚
Fully agree. It's not bad but it's boring.
Meh 😕
Been a minute since I've listened to They by Jem
Last year, Latvia needed to change up the staging to make Sudden Lights work better, but they kept the NF package and NQ’d. Hopefully, they won’t make the same mistake this time.
I really want Latvia to qualify, Dons is a really nice guy and a good singer aswell....I hope they glow up the staging and the styling to give it a bit more drama. Like Cyprus last year, that was (imo) not as good a song nor singer and that still came top 15 I think..I don't think Hollow will get that result but I want to believe this can qualify with some proper staging.
The foreshadowing of Germany's reaction video is everything. I wouldn't be surprised if you skip it 🤣
if dons adds some conceptual and interesting elements from the mv it would make it soo much better
Ok, I saw a couple of gay man opinions - they are contrastingly opposite to what women think, they are trembling from just the first 3 notes he made, and he captivates them till the end with the tears. Gay men don't even listen to the song - go via details straight away like - too many clouds, he reminds..., I don't like ballads - I like a mojito and a lot of sparkles.... That is what I observed so far. I will continue to check the reactions. Maybe I was just unlucky.
Pretty song, beautiful voice, boring performance. I think if you're not feeing able to sell the performance, you have to step up the staging and costume. Give the guys some wings, give me ribbons and light and smoke and glitter. Basically, yes, I agree with everying you're both saying 😂 ❤
He needs a big cape or something and a big wind machine to make it more dramatic.
I am disappointed when Nova said ‘there’s no charisma’ that you didn’t cut to Debbie Steven’s on X Factor saying ‘no charisma????’ Probably a bit of a niche reference tbh. Loving these Eurovision vids you’re converting me to a Eurovision fan! As a newbie to Eurovision I do have to admit I love Windows95Man 😂😂😂
It's so disappointing as a Latvian to watch Supernova every year -_- And half the time Latvians just send the most popular musician, not always the best song, imo. In recent years I've at least been able to save a couple songs from the show, this year not a single song stuck for me :/ I swear I'm about to go there and audition myself xD
i think the song is fine, but i think Vēstulēs had a better chance of qualifying. Kur? was such a gorgeous song. I’m like Alesia michele and allergic to duets but my god was that gorgeous.
He does look a bit like a surgeon that’s doing a song before an op. Or maybe after ? Guess it depends what it’s about 😂
Eurovision reaction with Dita Janx? ...she ought to have a lot to say. Although, I heard she was arrested last week. Something to do with windsurfing with that sort.
Jizzie McGuire 😂😂😋😋
Probably one of the most off reviews I've seen of this song. Dons is living this song on stage, can see the real passion in his eyes, he believes every word. For you to say he has no charisma is bogus and makes wonder about your ability to judge music, honestly. I'm glad most people are getting the song, though, but it's still so bizarre to watch this reaction video 💀
Hey music and art is subjective - we're glad you enjoy it! 💕
Olympia please react to the Germany entry song speaking only German 😁
😂 that would be hilarious
Dressed as Naomi Jon 😅
Honestly? I really loved this song as long as I am not looking at the screen. The performance itself is a snoozefest.
His musical video is much better.
He looks half asleep 😂
You are so lucky you don't expect Baltic man to make a move on you. It is like that dude in other corner of the room, not looking at you, not even seem to be interested or noticing - that is totally courting 😂
My point is, he is being passionate here 😅 and expressing emotions.
Alika's styling was so good that a host for Grammy awards ceremony streamed few weeks ago in 2024 had one of his outfits (light blue suit) looking alike 👌 😊
Weirdly enough it’s getting 1 point on my Eurovision scoreboard 🤷♀️ it’s pretty dull isn’t it. My thoughts exactly Nova with the passion in his performance. The reason I loved Irama from sanremo this year is the pure passion he showed through his face and body really sold the song. Although there’s not much improvement you can make with such a drab song so he probably shouldn’t waste his energy 😂
Since we commented how strong this year will be, it’s going down hill, FAST.
The national finals tonight we’re abysmal 🙉
Oh dear - Olympia and I are actually very pleased with the results of tonight's national finals 😅💕
@@Novympia no the results went the way I wanted too. They were all pretty obvious. But hearing them live , I was very disappointed. Even melofest has hit an all time low 🙉
Im also glad Issak won for Germany over my favourite song by Bodine Monet ,because he clearly was the best vocally.
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It can't be that my two favorite queens are dedicating a video to Latvia. For the last few years, I don't want to watch Supernova at all because the song selection is really poor. Last year we sent a lullaby, the year before last a song about salad and pussy and the year before Samanta Tina, about which it is better without comments. I feel sorry for us. My younger sister really liked Dons when she was 6 to 10 years old, and many women around 45 also really like him. That's the approximate audience at Dons concerts. Even without hearing this year's songs, it was already clear to me that Dons would win our national finals.
With love from a devoted fan in Latvia🇱🇻
I think the only way this qualifies is if older people listen to it, resonate with it, and vote for it. it definitely is not a song marketed for gen-z or millennials. not to say it's outdated or anything like that, but this is what the older generations want to hear out of new music.
You do know millennials are "old" now, Dons is a millennial himself 😆
@@mylesdesigns well I was more referring to younger millennials like Novympia when writing this-- obviously older millenials will resonate with this song too.
Switzerland qualified last year in a strong semi, i think Latvia will qualify in its semi
but switzerland did have something going for it tho and it was very topical and unlike Switzerland he doesnt show of his vocal very much
Latvia stands out between all boring uppbeat songs this year cause all of them sounds the same, and u talking about Finland beeing better when many people hate their entry, just because its a ballad doesent mean its boring
France is a ballad we both have in our top 5??? Not all ballads are boring no, but we think Hollow is.
Yeah their is to ballads in the whole contest so far and france is also good but they have the same structure just in a different language so I understand you but also not because they are quite the same both grasping and touching
@@user-xs1bj5xz7u we'll have to agree to disagree - we think the two songs are vastly different!
I love the song, but the performance is very lack luster. We need movement from him 😭
just watch dons tuksums
THE EFFORT, THE SONG, IS THERE. ITS MEMORABLE. HE IS PAINTING THE STORY, HISTORY, REALITY OF NOWDAYS. ARE YOU BLIND Or Death? ITS GOOD, ITS GREAT!
Agree that it is a bit boring, even if the song is beautiful and performed well, this will get lost if they don't amp it up somehow. Kind of hope they won't tho lol because it's up against The Netherlands in the 2nd semi and you know, gotta root for the home country! The artist for The Netherlands (Joost Klein) does hardstyle songs so I'm hoping it'll at least be memorable! Excited to see you cover it once it comes out!
So hard to be excited for Eurovision when they're allowing Israel to participate.
That's understandable. We still think there's a high chance of their disqualification. We hope we're right.
did they let Israel participate? cause if they did then I'm not watching
Currently they are being allowed to participate yes, although we still think the chances of their disqualification are very high.
@@Novympia OK, because if Russia can get disqualified for invading a country, then surely isnotreal should get banned for committing war crimes and a genocide throughout 75 years. Thanks for the update though, I appreciate it
I like his voice, the background needs to change, and the singer needs to feel the song as he sings it......He still has time to improve the overall performance because his vocals are great.
its a nice song, the only one i liked, i dont see it qualifying as it is rn, it needs a whole new venear and packaging, i could see it qualifying but that will fully depend on the night
maybe someone will leave their bum on the floor trying to dance who knows
I still listen to Bridges. Love that song. Thins is Meh - ish at best for me. Not my top ten.
It is just ok, it's got nothing particularly memorable or interesting about it. I think it might struggle to qualify for the final.
His outfit looks like prison cover all’s.
Gives me Seal vibes but Seal can pull it off better
Nice voice, love his tone but I don't feel the passion behind it so I don't get much from the song 💜
Funny is listening to someone saying, 'I'm probably doing it better!' Look at you, sitting by the TV/PC and telling the artist that you will do it better. I'm not talking only about Dons but all artists; all you 'TV' experts are funny :D
Go sing, qualify for Eurovision, and show me that you can do it better :)
We know these kind of songs it will not reach the final
This song is so incredibly boring. I'm sorry, I said it. I'm gonna borrow from a tumblr that was rating the Miss Universe National Costumes, but this one was just Latvia voting "present". Like, this song is the bare minimum of submitting a performance. He sings it well, absolutely, but like... Its just nothing? There's something to be said for a classic entry, but this is rehashed and boring. Literally NOTHING unexpected. Like, the most interesting thing about his performance is that he's bald? Come on now...
This is just dreary to me.
Yes, he can sing… but maybe sing something else please?
This is a pee break for me.
I do enjoy the vocals a lot. But he us too still. Plus his outfit looks like nursing scrubs or a plumber jumpsuit. It's real generic sadly
Honestly I do not like his vocals, he's a good singer for sure, but I just don't like it personally. I also agree that it is so boring and forgettable! For his sake there should be better staging.
I love how y’all have six different earrings between the two of you. Agree on dons… meh
I am dissapointed that Dons reresents my country. It trully is missing something as it has potential to be a rock song or something with more grit than this purely bland balad😢
Summary of the song in one word
Boring
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