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Such a beautiful song deserves it.
300k YT views, now the odd English comment but still almost all Dutch. No proper video yet (just that CU of her sitting in a studio). Difficult to compare until there's a proper YT video.
300k YT views, now the odd English comment but still almost all Dutch. No proper video yet (just that CU of her sitting in a studio). Difficult to compare until there's a proper YT video.
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n1 Henry. Fully onboard. I've taken as low as 10.5. A shout out to jr who flagged it up on entertainmentodds before the full version was out.
As I said on sofabet, if Europe get Lana Del Rey, then I see no reason why they won't get this. |
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It's not a Spanish power ballad (as much as I liked it) It has a very current feel.
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Well said, big shout out to our JR aka Rob of entertainmentodds.
Anouk "there will doubtless be people who think its rubbish, but I am ready for them".  I think they'll be heavily outnumbered Anouk. As with all pop songs the lyrics aren’t Shakespearean but she sings in English, and in clear English, which is a big plus for Eurovision. And it has a simple and effective chorus. Isolated from the outside Clouds have taken all the light I have no control it seems my Thoughts wander off Of the time when I tried to Live life without you Birds falling down the rooftops Out of the sky like raindrops No air, no pride If being myself is what I do wrong Then I would rather not be right Hopes turn into fear and with my One wing I can’t fly With sunrise embrace my Dreams tight and that’s why Birds falling down the rooftops Out of the sky like raindrops No air, no pride Birds To a place without fear, with no moonlight All I need are trees and flowers and some sunlight Where memories are being made and where the old one dies Where love ain’t lies Birds falling down the rooftops Out of the sky like raindrops Birds falling down the rooftops Out of the sky like raindrops No air, no pride That’s why birds don’t fly |
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To those who think it sounds like Inchworm - I think it's rather more involved and flowing, nice though Inchworm is.
"“Birds” Traditionally orchestrated, arpeggios on harp, 2nd verse beautiful snare bolero figures, lower strings, bold harmonic turns, especially "no air, no pride" The bridge with contrasting chorus lines, lovely to the last chorus to with a slow waltz feel." |
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Nice one guys, liked this first time heard, but i'm usually way out of step with ESC tastes. 2nd hearing though, just though s0d it, its got to be backed.
Saw there was a 'phone in' version after the announcement and wished had noticed earlier, or read your site JR! |
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Over 400K views now. Looks like it's heading for 1M+
#1 on itunes in the Netherlands, which is hardly surprising given her 6 #1 albums. It would be nice to see it pop up in some top 10's in other countries. |
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Catching Norway 467K views which has been up for a month
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I'm on board. Very catchy song and she has a great distictive voice. In fact the most catchy song I can remember for at least 10 years.
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I’m not sure YT views tell us anything with Birds as I notice the comments are still overwhelmingly Dutch. Anouk is big in Holland, and a couple of her songs have 2.5 million hits, therefore we should expect big hits from her fans alone. Dutch fans. Who can’t vote for her in ESC. (Similar situation with Germany’s Cascada).
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YT doesn't seem to provide geographical stats much any more.
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Just can't get this song out of head the chorus is so catchy. If Anouk qualifies from the semis hopefully the same thing will happen to all the people that voted for her (so they'll be determined to vote again in Final).
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It's a beacon of originality & musical quality in a sea of ESC dirge, scampi; just a question of whether enough televoters appreciate it.
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Well IF the televoters don't surely originality & musical quality is just the sort of thing that the jury panels are looking out for.
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Won the 1st OGAE poll (Ireland) & expect it to win many more, which is likely to see the Netherlands price come in again.
OGAE Ireland: 12 points - The Netherlands 10 points - Denmark 8 points - Russia 7 points - Norway 6 points - Germany 5 points - Sweden 4 points - United Kingdom 3 points - Finland 2 points - Ukraine 1 point - Italy |
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It is a big drifter since it is a dull tedious song with no power about it. She will have the stats firmly against her as she bids to become the first solo lady who does nothing on stage to land the event since Nicole defied more than a touch of boredom way back in 1982. I will be hugely surprised if it wins. However, it may have place prospects at best. Denmark is a banker bet in many pundits' eyes and should be odds on in a couple of weeks according to my connections. Take a listen to Romania at 200/1, and you have a song with power and a wee touch of class. I am on at those odds along with Israel - thanks Johnny - she may not win but should tumble in price should she qualify.
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Here are the Netherlands stats that matter
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Here they are now.08 Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Semi-Final (1)
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Anouk view participant profile Birds Watch video 03 Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Semi-Final (2) Thursday, May 24, 2012 Joan Franka view participant profile You And Me Watch video 035 15 03 Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Semi-Final (2) Thursday, May 12, 2011 3JS view participant profile Never Alone Watch video 013 19 09 Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Semi-Final (2) Thursday, May 27, 2010 Sieneke view participant profile Ik Ben Verliefd (Sha-la-lie) Watch video 029 14 19 Eurovision Song Contest 2009 Semi-Final (2) Thursday, May 14, 2009 The Toppers view participant profile Shine Watch video 011 17 15 Eurovision Song Contest 2008 Semi-Final (1) Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Hind view participant profile Your Heart Belongs To Me 027 13 10 Eurovision Song Contest 2007 Semi-Final Thursday, May 10, 2007 Edsilia Rombley On Top Of The World 038 21 17 Eurovision Song Contest 2006 Semi-Final Thursday, May 18, 2006 Treble Amambanda 022 19 09 Eurovision Song Contest 2005 Semi-Final Thursday, May 19, 2005 Glennis Grace My Impossible Dream 053 14 07 Eurovision Song Contest 2004 Final Saturday, May 15, 2004 Re-union Without You 011 20 22 Eurovision Song Contest 2004 Semi-Final Wednesday, May 12, 2004 Re-union Without You 146 06 14 Eurovision Song Contest 2003 Saturday, May 24, 2003 Esther Hart One More Night 045 13 01 Eurovision Song Contest 2001 Saturday, May 12, 2001 Michelle Out On My Own 016 18 02 Eurovision Song Contest 2000 Saturday, May 13, 2000 Linda Wagenmakers No Goodbyes 040 13 11 Eurovision Song Contest 1999 Saturday, May 29, 1999 Marlayne One Good Reason 071 08 18 Eurovision Song Contest 1998 Saturday, May 9, 1998 Edsilia Rombley Hemel En Aarde 150 04 08 Eurovision Song Contest 1997 Saturday, May 3, 1997 Mrs. Einstein Niemand Heeft Nog Tijd 005 22 15 Eurovision Song Contest 1996 Saturday, May 18, 1996 Maxine and Franklin Brown De Eerste Keer 078 07 13 Eurovision Song Contest 1994 Saturday, April 30, 1994 Willeke Alberti Waar Is De Zon 004 23 20 Eurovision Song Contest 1993 Saturday, May 15, 1993 Ruth Jacott Vrede 092 06 23 Eurovision Song Contest 1992 Saturday, May 9, 1992 Humphrey Campbell Wijs Me De Weg 067 09 05 Eurovision Song Contest 1990 Saturday, May 5, 1990 Maywood Ik Wil Alles Met Je Delen 025 15 04 Eurovision Song Contest 1989 Saturday, May 6, 1989 Justine Pelmelay Blijf Zoals Je Bent 045 15 07 Eurovision Song Contest 1988 Saturday, April 30, 1988 Gerard Joling Shangri-la 070 09 12 Eurovision Song Contest 1987 Saturday, May 9, 1987 Marcha Rechtop In De Wind 083 05 07 Eurovision Song Contest 1986 Saturday, May 3, 1986 Frizzle Sizzle Alles Heeft Ritme 040 13 11 Eurovision Song Contest 1984 Saturday, May 5, 1984 Maribelle Ik Hou Van Jou 034 13 11 Eurovision Song Contest 1983 Saturday, April 23, 1983 Bernadette Sing Me A Song 066 07 16 Eurovision Song Contest 1982 Saturday, April 24, 1982 Bill van Dijk Jij En Ik 008 16 11 Eurovision Song Contest 1981 Saturday, April 4, 1981 Linda Williams Het Is Een Wonder 051 09 15 Eurovision Song Contest 1980 Saturday, April 19, 1980 Maggie MacNeal Amsterdam 093 05 14 Eurovision Song Contest 1979 Saturday, March 31, 1979 Xandra Colorado 051 12 11 Eurovision Song Contest 1978 Saturday, April 22, 1978 Harmony 't Is Ok 037 13 03 Eurovision Song Contest 1977 Saturday, May 7, 1977 Heddy Lester De Mallemolen 035 12 08 Eurovision Song Contest 1976 Saturday, April 3, 1976 Sandra Reemer The Party's Over Now 056 09 01 Eurovision Song Contest 1975 Saturday, March 22, 1975 Teach-In Ding-A-Dong 152 01 |
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Netherlands have not won the ESC since 1975 - that's 38 years ago.
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That was a big part of the argument made against Germany in 2010 too, SH, yet Lena won easily. Being different & non-ESC can actually be a big positive for a song, as can a nation's perceived underdog status. Anouk has a great live vocal. But for 'Birds' to really fly they need to come up with some extremely compelling staging that suits the haunting, dreamy vibe of the song.
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I can understand that stats do not tell the whole story mate, but with little background stuff to help her cause, the Netherlands song will struggle for votes from any of the younger generation, who as we all know, much prefer the sounds of the bouncier ditties such as Germany, Norway and Denmark. They adore the bubbly Cascada in the discos and go absolutely wild for her. I think she is somewhat underrated and overpriced as a result.
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What do I know Johnny. I may have had my day in the Eurovision scene.
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Don't say that Sunshine
 It is good to see you around again this year.I'm very much in the jr camp when it comes to Netherlands tho Lana Del Rey has hardly struggled to sell records in Europe. Or downloads as they are now. And this could easily be a song she would sing. OK a fair amount of her success is down to her look and general image, but she has shown that it's not just me who likes a decent melancholic dirge |
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I always respect your comments Five Leaves since you a man of well above average intelligence and a nice man too.I rest my cases
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So today is the day we get to see or hear from the bloggers a small idea of how this is going to come across live.
I'm confident of some positive reports today and throughout the week. |
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I love her.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEcuAjaJKfQ Less is more. Altho not all the time.. |
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Bettius Dickius Workhouseius....you can share my bunk though fll so long as you don't fart or steal my boots
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I backed on the song but I find her charming, funny and certainly would
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She's nailed the performance from the tweets. (tweet tweet)
Everyone else has too it seems. |
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have to say I still find it very dull...good shout if she makes top 4 even but I just don't see it mid recession.
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Top 4 is no good. We're going for the win.
Dying birds is just what we all need in these hard times. A nice crow pie. Mmmmm |
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If its dead crows you want a few have fallen down our chimney recently and flapped themselves to death....their death throws kept me awake the little buggers.
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She won't be getting your vote then
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Actually my last post was cheerier that her song
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Birds falling down my chimney
I would like Anouk to rim me |
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Take your filth elsewhere GB
This thread is for serious music lovers |
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ok I'm off to cut my throat to Leonard Cohen
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Leonard Cohen always cheers me up
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Mmmmmm and I always thought of Hove as a rather gay place
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