IRELAND EUROVISION 2024 - REACTING TO ‘DOOMSDAY BLUE’ BY BAMBIE THUG (FIRST LISTEN)
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
- Hi guys, and welcome back to my channel! If you’re new here, my name’s Rachel and I’m a huge Eurovision fan as well as a musician.
In today’s video, I reacted to Ireland’s song for Eurovision 2024, ‘Doomsday Blue’ by Bambie Thug (they/them).
I liked some elements of this, particularly the strong rhythms and repetitions to create catchy hooks/good spoken word portions. However, the production and blend of dubstep/poser metal guitars at the end was terrible and I can’t justify it.
Initial Score: 6/10
Intro 00:00
Reaction 01:16
Thoughts and Comments 06:37
Outro 09:03
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I didn’t love the song at first listen, but it grew on me and now I can’t get it out of my head and I’m kind of obsessed with the performance.
Wow, that song is a masterpiece, very unique and original, I loved it. My favourite for now. Hugs from Spain.
This song will divide Europe. HOWEVER that's a good thing! Every year, Ireland sends something generic or overthinks the contest and then people ask why Europe never gives them points or why they don't qualify. This year, the National Final had TWO songs out of the box and this was one of them. Then live, Bambie Thug sung well and had actually good staging for the Late Late Show selection, which is basically like Graham Norton environment but for Ireland: not a proper stage. In Malmo, Doomsday Blue will LIGHT UP! The song stands out in a good way. People WILL vote for this if staged correctly in Malmo! You CANNOT downvote a song in Eurovision, so people who like it or remember it even a little bit will vote for it, even people who hate it. Slovenia have Raiven singing a witch song but that isn't her greatest song. Poland could supposedly be sending WITCH-HER, a song that is also about witches. However, this would definitely be the strongest and most memorable song out of the three!
Even if you don't like the song, please appreciate that Ireland are sending a risk for once, which will certainly pay off more than We are One! More importantly, the Irish actually picked this themselves. It got 12 points in the televote...other songs from this NF did not get that in previous years, with the jury skewing the result, but instead they also supported the televote! So this is IRELAND'S choice for once!
Currently my number One song!
I gave up watching the Eurovision years ago.. but if Bambi gets through I will certainly watch herhis performance..
Not my type of music at all, but shehe has great stage presence and I think herhis performance will.get a huge positive response from the audience.
I would be very surprised if Ireland doesn't go through the semi-final if not the top choice but certainly in the top three..
@@shooster5884 You are allowed to use they/them as pronouns, you know.
It is divisive so could work to their advantage!!
@@ThePeaceAround I fear Ireland are going home on Tuesday this year. Depends on what else is in their semi ...
@@neilonaniet if they do this would not be different to other years
Your comments on the audio mixing, closeups and the how the song doesn't come together at the end were a result of the clip being from the Late Late Show, the Irish talk show in which this National Final that picked Bambie takes place. The audio mixing and loudness were something across all the other songs in the NF. Last year, the Late Late Show was in shambles due to lack of funding. This year, a new NF was planned but RTE didnt have the money. By Malmo, I can garuntee they will improve EVERYTHING. There's a LOT to work with here. You've gotta appreciate this! Also, audio mixing seems to be a problem across a LOT of NFs this year, so just warning you about that!
The audio mixing and the close ups almost certainly. The song not coming together - that im not convinced is the fault of the late late show.
Bravo irealnd, they have a greater chance to get to the final this year!!
would highly recommend giving the studio version a listen. the live was great, but bad sound mixing at the late late show messed up basically all the performances that night
Well done Ireland 🇮🇪 🎉 definitely a grower 💯
To be fair, it took me a couple of listens to get behind this one, but now it's my most repeated song on Spotify and I'm obsessed. I know it's super divisive though. I do expect the live performance will improve greatly in Malmö!
Great reaction! I'm very chuffed for Ireland that they're taking a wildly different approach. It's been much needed for them! I'd recommend to listen to the studio version of this song as there's sounds on there that aren't in the live! I truly believe they can ramp up the quality for Malmo and bring a brilliant package to the stage. Very exciting!
It's amazing it's on a small stage so imagine what it's gonna be like on a big Eurovision stage it's my winner 🏆🥇
I LOVE to watch these reaction videos. I think you are one of the few (if not the only) Eurovision "reactress" Who does not make a Circus of their reactions, Who have solid reasons and Who is not just about doing weird faces and saying all kinds of cliché crap about songs. Well done!
Aw thank you so much!! That means a lot. I do like sitting there and just talking (kind of objectively but also subjectively I guess) about the music 😊 I also hate doing over the top stuff, I guess I’m quite a zen person and just don’t have it in me 😂
Love this from Bambi thug so different and unique Ireland are back in the competition this year
To be honest, out of all released songs so far, Ireland is my favorite. I looove the performance and I believe it will become even better on the Eurovision stage
Ireland is finally BACK! Without the sub-par production of our National Final, its gonna devour that Eurovision stage.
#crownthewitch 🇮🇪
This song so enteresting and different 😮very happy with this on big stage this might work it draws new in
I was waiting your reaction 😁
This was my favourite in Eurosong so I am happy they are sending this one. At least not generic and boring.
Can't wait your reaction to Tali.... And other acts from first super Suterday.
Yes this is far from generic actually, it’s quite creative :)
You are right about the mixing being poor. That is because RTE spend absolutely nothing on their final and just shoehorn it into an episode of their Friday night chat show, The Late Late Show. So all of the songs suffered from poor mixing and also a studio format that doesn't really allow for big presentation. However even with the limitations they were put on them Bambie Thug managed to give us a flavour of what they can do. They were by far the best and most memorable act on the night. In general RTE support their artist once they are picked so I can see a much stronger staging, sound balance and overall performance being put on the big Malmo stage which I think will elevate the song hugely. I would like to see some pyro and a lot more close in focus on Bambie themselves.
I'll admit that I didn't particularly rate this song until I saw them perform and I have since warmed considerably to it. As an Irish person I am so glad this was picked and that actually it won because of the votes of our national jury and our public televote which indicates that their is good support behind it. I'd really like to see it qualify because I think if it does it will give Eurosong a boost in Ireland and perhaps RTE might be prepared to invest a bit more in the selection going forward.
I think the arrangement is seamless and very original. I really can’t understand how you don’t feel the end works. It’s wonderful. As for hearing the lyrics. … my heart be buried in the ground…even if that’s the only line in the song the way she growls it is mesmerising. As for it being too dark when the stage turns red can’t see that at all. The melody there is not dark at all but luxurious as is the colour. As for the screams (don’t encourage me! )Melodic where no melody has gone before. And not only that if one were to look beneath the times we are now living in it’s about time someone started. This is new and a piece of art while at the same time madly commercial. 😎
Your definitely my favourite Eurovision reactor. Listening to you decipher the music and instruments is so interesting.
It definitely adds more depth to the song that the average viewer wouldn't pick up. I took have a degree in Music but I can get too into a song to pay attention so you doing these reactions is really eye opening
Great reaction again.
Thank you!! 😊
I absolutely love Ireland’s entry I could definitely see a Tim Burton style staging plus it took me a couple of listens to spot the Killing Curse from Harry Potter I wonder what house they’re in as I’m Slytherin 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
So proud of Bambie Thug and to be Irish this year 🎉 2024
not my type of music but love this. I would be curious what you make of the video they just released. Feels much more polished
Molto originale e divertente! Una delle mie favorite.
I love your reactions. I wasn't sure what you were gonna think ...but you go so deep, even when it isnt your usual taste. I hated it at first, but now I really like it! 😊
Thank you ☺️
@@ThePeaceAround I'd love to know what you think of the music video, whether it does what I think it does. I think it makes a much clearer distinction between the verses and the chorus so it doesn't seem quite as chaotic (like the chorus is a dream sequence almost). I don't know how or if they can translate that to the Eurovision stage though.....
Awesome.......I loved it from the first time I heard this song and saw the performance and it is still growing every time I hear it.......this song could go all the way and win Eurovision 2024!!.......10/10 for me!!
I was perplexed at first. I blooming love it now. Love how she kind of story tells the song in stage .. kinda like watching a piece of musical theatre. The song on spotify is way better than the stage version. Mainly cos late late stage is crap. Even legendary musicians sound shit on that stage!!
It can be much better in Malmö
😁
This is how you break NQ streaks. Not with songs that will be some people 6th, or 7th choice, but something that will be as many people's last place as there will be people for whom this is the first place.
My fav part about this time in eurovision season is always your vids :)
A straight 12 pts from Zürich 🇨🇭
this is deofs my fav time of the year, love your videos these time of the year
Aww 😊 thanks so much xx
I think it will grow on you Rachel... This entry can be BIG on the Eurovision stage. The terrible mixing in this live performance is to blame for the lack of impact it would otherwise have. The melody of the chorus contrasts the verse so beautifully and the meaning of the song is so delicious to me. I do agree on the last part. Although it is as you said pretty "cool" it could have been stronger conceptually and melodically.
I love pop. I love ballads. I love classical music. I don't particularly like rap or rock. But this song is WEIRDLY up my alley. I honestly think Ireland's going to do well in the televote (especially because they can sing really good) and I think the jury's really going to kill it in the final score. But good on Ireland for doing something new! I think they'll definitely qualify and I imagine anywhere from low top ten to high 10-20 in the Grand Final, kind of like Give that Wolf a Banana. (Also I'm so happy to finally see someone looking up their pronouns before the video. So good on you!)
Frankly, Ireland proper going full 180 feels so odd, but I love seeing it, and I enjoy the surrealism of it all. Its very divisive though, and I can see why anyone would take issue with the song. This could make or break them in May, hopefully the former, as this old powerhouse is more than worthy of a final spot if this is the trajectory they've chosen.
What a crazy super Saturday this has been, but happy to finish it with one of your vids. Nice chill vibe after nearly eating my nails off watching MESC 😬
Haha thanks David, will be reacting to Loop tomorrow actually 😊
@@ThePeaceAround I'm just glad no fruits are involved; I'll save the big rant for that video though!
What Spanish chose yesterday makes this a masterpiece.
Curious to see how you keep your politeness and your musical insightfulness with that one.
Haha I’ll always try to be polite :)
I was not a fan of this song on first listen but it's definitely a grower and I find myself 'singing' parts of it. It does have some interesting elements.
I'm not sure if I'll ever love it however, I do appreciate the full package and glad Ireland is finally sending something different.
Thank you for your respectful feedback xx
I always assume that all countries send songs they think actually might win the contest, so these artists who are clealy just doing their own unique thing are a head-scratcher. But still better than boring and calculated entries
i love
Dublin 2025. Masterpiece
Very artistic and theatrical, rich in contrasts, with gentle melodies and scary screams. I would enjoy this more in a musical comedy than in other usual contexts of music listening.
Honestly I’m super into this kind of music, I’m not sure but bambi may have taken inspo from artists like poppy or Jasmin bean who also write songs in this style. I love the change from previous years, this is super unique and it might just be one of my favourites 🤷
In my top 3 with Belgium & Switzerland
I think the live performance didn't do justice to what the song is in the studio or on platforms, both samples are a totally different experience. Despite this, I love a super alternative proposal that is out of the ordinary, that brings musical changes and guides me through a super satanic dark world. PLEASE PLEASE I recommend to everyone to heart the song on streaming, you might get enchanted by Bambies creativity.
It is definitely my favorite this year, after having already heard several proposals from other countries. I am pleading for the staging for Eurovision to improve much more, and that this time they are giving you to prepare is well spent; because a performance like this can be unforgettable for Eurofans around the world. My douze points for bambie!!!!!
Awesome and awful at the same time. Very interesting. I`m sure it`s a grower. , Now I want to listen to studio version. Bravo Ireland👏
something new!
She was definitely inspired by Bellatrix Lestrange. 😅 Avada Kedavra! That was cool.
I hope people dont disrespect this like they did luke black last year
This song is a grower, give it a few listens. IT IS BRILLIANT I LOVE IT
Sang by an emo non binary 😂
I love it, I also love Maria Teresa from Ukraine and veronika from Slovenia… top 3
Hi Rachel, I think Ireland is taking a gamble , but I am really happy with this choice. As others have said, the LLS studio isn't the best, particularly for this kind of performance. If you have a second listen to "love bites" by Bambie, very different, but absolutely stunning. Thank you for your reviews x
Very insightful commentary... Too mish-mash-theatrical for my taste, but at the same time enjoyable. Applauding Ireland for daring something different this year. Qualification?
Comment for engagement!
This is a very device of track. I like Bambie and I certainly don't mind the song but I wonder what neutral viewers (99.9% of people watching in May) will make of this; perhaps they will find it too jarring. The fact there is no jury vote in the semi-final will benefit Ireland, but on paper they seem to be in the tougher of the two shows. Nevertheless, I wish them well.
Is this a song? It reminds me a piece from a rock opera or a musical. Rocky horror pictures show vibes.
There's no rules in the ESC rulebook that would forbid rock opera or musical genres to participate 😁
@@Eva-mp7xg of course, of course. It was only my though about what I listened. 😊
@@stellatricella7742 To be fair, Let3 (Croatia 2023) was something out of a rock opera fr. And people liked it (me included)🙂
@@Eva-mp7xg Me too! I loved their performance and the song 😄
I’m still residing in a space where the switch in styles is just much too jarring.
If I had to make a comparison when it comes to that, it would be “Icebreaker” by Agnete which likewise had two distinctly different styles in one song - and where I personally much preferred one of the two.
So yeah… the shifts in style are too much for me which ultimately makes me not like it.
No idea how this will do. I highly doubt it could win but I could both see it qualifying and completely tanking in the semi. Time will tell.
Yeah I agree, the switch in style towards the end was a bit jarring and may take a few listens to grow on me
Icebreaker is a great song, the shift in tempo goes with the lyrics.
This song has a screamo part that doesn't convince me, so it feels incomplete.
@@joebloggs396 Well, I’m sure more people than you love it, just like Ireland has fans this year.
My point was merely that there is a basis for expecting a similar result because of the warring styles in the same song.
Side note: I’d personally pick Icebreaker over Doomsday Blues any day because I did enjoy the verses a lot. I also thought it would qualify back then… but that didn’t happen.
Times have changed though and with good staging I can see Ireland potentially qualifying only to then fail in the Final.
But who knows these days? All I can say for certain is that neither song appeals to me personally as a whole because they feel too forced and jarring.
Something for everyone though, right?
@@Leifdk1 Icebreaker has about 4.5 million views across 4 videos. And I wouldn't call it warring styles, it was simply a tempo drop. You may as well compare it to the Norwegian song this year which changes at the chorus.
The Irish song will depend more on the staging to qualify.
@@joebloggs396 The views are accumulated over 7 years and I’m sure lots of older songs match that. The reality is the it still came 13th in its semi and failed to qualify.
Also, to me the styles ARE warring. You’re welcome to your opinion on that but I don’t share it.
As for Ireland, they need excellent staging and better vocals - but neither is impossible.
Let’s agree to disagree on how we rank the two songs.
She is obviously a seriously talented and diverse Artist. Her visual style is not for the average ESC viewer. Being a metal fan, can handle it fine. A lot of religious ppl will probably get seriously offended by all the dark symbolism in this entry.
Bambi thug clearly has something. I guess it’s what you might call star quality.
Best Eurovision reactor out there ❤❤
I believe just doesn't work in the Late Show stage, this needs the Eurovision stage to shine (and money from RTÉ as she did this with 0 euros)
lyrics are great ... a very feminist song should be on everybody's radar...check the video they created for the Eurovision official channel
Part of the lyrics talks about living a lie.
This is another song where the live performance doesn't really do it justice. Highly recommend the studio version.
It seems intent on disorientating and undermining expectations. This is such a lurch for Ireland that I feel this will flop too, despite being admired.
I guess Ireland wants to have the record of not progressing to the final... Being and looking different doesn't mean people will automatically vote, it needs at least something nice to the ear, and this is rough to the ear to say the least, wished they dropped the screaming...
Total rubbish?😅
Bambi, Nice woman. A little less makeup, she'll grow out of it.
Came across as a condescending review. Need a less shallow review than this.
There's absolutely nothing rude or insulting about her critique. If anything, it's quiet the opposite. The most insightful I've come across so far. Personally, I'd much rather listen to a dog barking than Bambi screaming like a banshee.
How to analyze something worse then sh....t??
At first it was interesting.... Later boring, sorry Ireland
Okay this will be a hypocritical comment because I am always saying things are too formulaic, but this song will appeal to people who think they are too cool for Eurovision. The vocals will not get a high mark and I am still trying to workout what a Doomsday Blue is, which is not good for a song when you have listened to it three times. I agree with you Rachel when you say this a better entry from Ireland than last year but that is not saying much as that bar is fairly low. Has its work cut out moving on from the semi final.
I like that they tried something different but I just don’t like it much
What is wrong with me that I don't like it at all? (;
I find it irritantingly pretentious and messy. There is another skizoid, eerie and overdramatic entry from Switzerland - but that works....it sounds coherent from start to end while diverging even further than this in exploring new sound combinations. Similar formula but while The Code is on top of my list, Doomsday Blue is near the bottom. It won't qualify...
Sorry. This performance may pretend to be a statement. But it‘s neither music, nor a song, nor art. It‘s simply self-centered rubbish and an embarrassment for a country as rich in culture as Ireland.
@@northcub Well, art in my humble opinion is the ability to tap into people‘s imagination. Do open their horizon. To wake their phantasy. This performance is indoctrination, selfishness and hasn’t got to do anything with art. What is music, or a song, yes, that’s open to debate. But remembering Sineád O‘Connor, Sean Tyrrell, Imelda May, Glen Hansard, Finbary Furey, Mary Black, etc., Ireland does have a history, and a potential for music. This thing is far from any of those.
Visuals are cool , energy is cool , but after that , just sounds like someone shouting.
thats the point, some like is some dont (I dont like the song but I like that Ireland sent this bc it could get us out of the semis)
You old fart 😂
The Eurovision is no longer a stage for any country's culture... Hasn't been that for years.
It's a show now.
I do think think shehe is very artistic and creative and is going to have a good career.
It's not music I would normally listen to, but that genre has a big following all over the world and I think this will do very well.
Shehe also is a lovely and intelligent person to judge from interviews with her him and will represent us very well and the Irish spirit at the Eurovision.
Just admit it's not good
A good attempt by Ireland to try to shake up the Eurovision audience a bit, accustomed to the usual songs... a piece halfway between punk and Marylyn Manson style rock.