It's definitely not a joke entry. She wrote the song herself after beating her post-natal depression, hence the lurking shadow behind that's always creeping up on her and, well, the entirety of the lyrics. Australia is my absolute winner this year, because I just relate so much to this song, having beaten depression myself. The whole ending bit where she's just swaying happily and singing into the air is spot on how I felt once I realized that I was through. Love your thoughs :)
@MyrtleP
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing her story and also yours! 💜
@kammiikaze6887
5 жыл бұрын
beautiful❤️
@HancoandKaytie
5 жыл бұрын
YES AUSTRALIAAA!!!!!!!
@cloyphishs1049
5 жыл бұрын
Australia’s national final featured artists which were well known in Australia for the most part. Kate has had a very extensive career spanning over a decade in Australia, but many younger people don’t really know her. She’s extremely versatile
@natashalindner2059
5 жыл бұрын
Judges and public agreed with our choice, it's her soprano voice and she has always been a bit between pop and classical. I love the song and I expect a great performance from her.
@cameronclare2132
5 жыл бұрын
I love that there's an American with experience in the music industry who is so into modern Eurovision, who can evaluate & enjoy the music! If they ever bring in an International Jury , you should be on it.I agree that it's good that Australia have gone for a risky, non-bland choice, so unlike the songs that have backfired on them the last two years (the first 2 were just great!) The song is a lyrical metaphor for overcoming depression. I wouldn't call it a joke, & allegedly Kate (a respected singer-songwriter in Aus) is changing the staging to something more sober to reflect this. It's a memorable, quality piece with shades of Kate Bush, Tori Amos & Popera. It SHOULD qualify pretty easily IMO.
@MyrtleP
5 жыл бұрын
You're so sweet!! 💜💚💙 I would adore the chance to be on a jury, but I'm sure there are people WAAAAAYY more qualified than I. I can't imagine this song NOT qualifying, but I have been shocked in the past. Fingers crossed!!
@markselvin2230
5 жыл бұрын
My initial thought when I first saw this performance was of Kate Bush
@Karo_Maus
5 жыл бұрын
I like the entry. She has a beautiful voice. The costume is impressive. And I liked Cesar from Romania and Azerbaijan's entry in 2008. 😄
@anEyePhil
5 жыл бұрын
Find the acoustic version. She sings and plays piano - beautiful.
@catrionacolville2192
5 жыл бұрын
I'm going in to the video worried about how you feel, since this is my favourite entry this year...
@Dezzls
5 жыл бұрын
Seeing as she made her professional Operatic debut in 2005 with Queensland Opera and has since move over to alternative pop and writing operas and stage musicals, she's a very unique voice.
@fjg382998
5 жыл бұрын
The staging is changing I believe for Australia. I really think they're the dark horse this year!
@richardnaco1703
5 жыл бұрын
After the second rehearsal, they're not such a dark horse any more as the absolute critics' choice.
@Megacillin23
5 жыл бұрын
I get that the girl in the back was supposed to represent depression but a lot of people don't get that fact so in my opinion they should really change the staging cause this way it feels over the top instead of thoughtful.
@MyrtleP
5 жыл бұрын
You didn't wait till your lunch break. ;) I like the funky aspect of it, but I agree that it doesn't help tell the story for people who haven't bothered to find out what the choreography means BEFORE the show.
@catrionacolville2192
5 жыл бұрын
@@MyrtleP They are changing the staging though, so it hopefully won't be an issue in May.
@_xander_x
5 жыл бұрын
I think it's worth keeping in mind the audience going into Australia Decides knew the context of the song, so the pogo girl made sense and the connection was instant. Understandable that it made less sense for viewers who weren't as engaged with the story. Having said that KMH learned that background is meaningless in a show like Eurovision, and has scrapped this staging. Sorry for the random blow-in essay.
@PetaPan88
5 жыл бұрын
No one compares to KMH.
@richardnaco1703
5 жыл бұрын
Good review for its time, which so quickly passed. I'd be very interested to see your take of it in the light of the many 2nd rehearsal vids now streaming.
@JJfanz
4 жыл бұрын
Hey MyrtleP, how did you feel after seeing the final staging and performance?
@luis_zuniga
5 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites this year, but the staging needs to change.
@cryptomonkey6142
5 жыл бұрын
The staging is being changed for the competition. 😊
@tareskisloki8579
5 жыл бұрын
It does help when you're already familiar with her style, she does do Joke pieces quite well (Elysian Fields, Australian Idol, Christmas Landfill, etc), but this isn't one.
@PetaPan88
5 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Growing a beard downstairs for Christmas.
@mattw3708
5 жыл бұрын
I think Florence and the machine may have made your comparison
@scanspeak00
5 жыл бұрын
I really wanted to see a bigger climax towards the end. Definitely needs less distracting staging and I don't like the big dress.
@wellhi9700
5 жыл бұрын
scanspeak00 yes imagine if we could just focus on her, it would be mesmerising!
@scanspeak00
5 жыл бұрын
@@wellhi9700 The Netherlands live in concert performance was 100% better.
@wellhi9700
5 жыл бұрын
scanspeak00 I know, the staging wasn’t distracting and he is amazing
@endlessspace.8776
5 жыл бұрын
The song by itself does nothing without the theatrics and BU singers.
@iconicdesire
5 жыл бұрын
What genre of music do u like?!
@MyrtleP
5 жыл бұрын
It really depends on my mood. I like all sorts of music from jazz, classical, blues to world music (Celtic, Indian, African, etc.) to pop, rock...I'm not a huge fan of hip-hop and I really dislike American country music (but I love bluegrass)
@LeNaSmileyStar
5 жыл бұрын
Best with this whole performance is the backing-circus-artist. Other than that, I'm kinda m e h.... But OH how I WISH they'd chosen, 2000 and whatever by Electic Fields. That's awzm! maybe react to that one... ? (wink wink) Anyways, I've subscribed and hit the Bell. Love your down to earth reaction. REAL reaction . All the Best,
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