Review: The Roop - Discoteque
Due to the documentary/movie from last year, Eurovision has gained a minor audience in America, and this year's Eurovision will definitely gain attention. Last year, before the competition was canceled, two of the favorites for winning were Daoi Freyr's Think About Things and The Roop's viral On Fire. Both artists are making an attempt for the title, and I am curious to see how it will go.
Unlike Eden Alene's new song, Discoteque has that cheese that is classically linked with this competition. There is some 80s inspired groove through the opening. Afterward, we are thrown into the sinuous and minor-chord chorus. It is nothing entirely new, but rare enough that it feels unique. The vocal harmonies during the "dance alone" hook provided that strength needed to support Vaidotas-'s vocal delivery.
After that, techno beats come in for the second phase of the chorus, finally truly starting the song. After that, the backbeat strengthens, and never fades too much till the end of the song. But still, the post-chorus segment stands as the song at its full strength.
The bridge is short and unfortunately does not do much. Thankfully, the climax does the classic trick of putting both chorus phases on top of another. While it is good, I would be more impressed if I had gotten more time with both phases.
Overall a solid effort, Discoteque is a potential favorite for winning Eurovision. And while I doubt it will have the viral power of On Fire (which actually was pretty solid), it is pretty good.
This is another interesting piece of music! Eurovision is really an amazing festival that should be implemented in Asia. I would love a festival dedicated to producing the best of the best. I hope that happens.
ReplyDeleteFunny thing. In the mid-2000s apparently, there were talks of an Asiavision, but it never manifested. But I also would love that!
DeleteAhhh. I would have loved that! Imagine South Korea, Japan, China, India and everyone fighting for that #1 spot. It would be a delightful sight to see.
DeleteActually, I once wanted to write a post on potential stars each country would send. Though I doubt the post would see the light of day, I thought of some stars.
DeleteKazakhstan: Dimash Kudaibergen (duh)
South Korea: Seo Taiji (he can still hype a crowd)
Japan: Reol or Miyavi
India: Tulsi Kumar
Pakistan: Atif Aslam
China: Jay Chou or Luhan
Philippines: Freddie Aguilar (given he is willing to come)
I avoided groups, just for making it harder.
But whoa, imagine all those artists competing!
Yeah! That will be amazing! Even though Freddie is like 70 years old I think he can still wow us with an impeccably written song. Seo Taiji will be a dark horse in this competition. It will be very unpredictable! I just love the concept of this.
DeleteTrue, if this was the competition, Seo Taiji (along with Dimash) would be the favorites to win.
DeleteActually, Kazakhstan is trying to join Eurovision, and they even participate in the Junior Eurovision contest, coming in at second place for the last past two years. So who knows, someday we may see Dimash try Eurovision!
If he does that, though, I think he will easily ace it.