So we already heard that the rather marvellous Tulia were to represent Poland in the big show, but we hadn't been graced with the title of the song yet. So after a quick skirt around their videos we were faced with a choice between lovely introsdpective local folk, and more beaty tunes like this one. We rather hoped for the latter - although either would have sufficed to be fair.
And then last night the rumour mill cranked into overdrive that this would indeed be their entry! Huzzah! (I thought). Then immediately set to worrying, as the intro and verses are just a little bit similar to Hey Bulldog by The Beatles. Not Petruska similar (as in totally the bloody same, obv) but just a tad reminsicent. So some dullard's bound to pick up on it and try to get the thing DQ'd!
And this live video also raises another issue. The whole standing-stock-still-in-a-line schtick workd briollaint in video form, and even probably at a gig watching them. But it's going to need a whole load of fancy camerawork to inject some life and excitement into it on a bit Eurovision stage.
But I'm not complaining too much - if this is indeed the chosen one, the chorus is probably my fave moment of all the songs selected so far, and their alt historic look and sound is absolutely flipping fabulous! This could be interesting!
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ReplyDeleteHeavily worded by Nick - I think you should ask urban folk in Poland about this and hear what they have to say. You may find that many have views that are quite different than your own. This is not Ukraine's Onuka. This should be seen in the context of the current ultra-conservative climate fostered by the current Polish government. Rural conservatism, morals Catholic values, end my personal favouirte, Xenophobia. We're not saying that these four women hold those opinions or values, but their rural features (costumes, hairstyles, singing style), for many urban Poles, not only are associated with those opinions, they are associated with the current government. And let's not forget that this was an internal selection in a country that mostly hold a national final. And the song isn't that good, if it even is the song they picked.
ReplyDeleteVery good point Ido/Nick. I guess I’ve got a history of working at folk festivals, so have come across this apparent flavour of thing many times over the last 30 odd years. But that is a viewpoint that is very worthy of consideration, and I’ll have to delve into it a bit more deeply.
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