Greece GREECE 2023 - Victor Vernicos - What They Say

[ESC United Mod Team]

 

[lilka]

Okay, so the song representing Greece was published so I think I should say something. While it is definitely not unlistenable, it still remains totally boring and bland to my ear, with the uptempo part adding a complete mess only. He unfortunately lacks charisma. This is a ballad, ballads are difficult. But they are also different between them: so either the ballad itself has to be powerful and well-structured or the singer has to have charisma, stage experience and a unique voice. He is very young, so he surely has plenty of time to try various sounds and to develop his style, but the ESC is happening NOW. Greece needs a winning material NOW. And for NOW, it's not my cup of tea, sorry.
But... it's still my beloved Greece, so as always, καλή επιτυχία!

By the way, Argo's song was awesome, because it was GREEK.

 

[midnightsun]

(…) with the uptempo part adding a complete mess only.

Unfortunately. The same reason Italy‘s song is not in my top 10 this year although I like it. If Due Vita didn’t suddenly switch to that generic modern radio friendly pop beat I would LOVE it.

 

[FilipFromSweden]

I dig it, it's messy and unpolished but it's also raw

 

[jatojo]

Is something wrong with the audio? The song sounds a bit "compressed". Anyway, I'll give points for bringing a regular popsong. It seems the bookmakers never saw this as more than a borderline qualifier.

It's a 5 from me, and a brilliant live performance could turn it into a 6 or 7.

 

[94ayd]

2nd year in a row I have in last place (when it comes to the studio version) - .

 

[Remembrance]

Hmm... no, it's too bland for my liking. He seems like an alright performer/talent (and half-Danish, apparently), but the song is just... there.
Nothing of real interest, honestly.

Good luck, Greece.

 

[ArmpitOfEurope]

I hope they will come up with something for the staging, if they go with '' simple '' and '' modern '', this will probably be getting the death slot in the semi ( Greece and Denmark are the favourites for the death slot in semi 2 I think ).
With a weak song and with weak staging and from a very early slot, he will be doomed, even in a very weak and a very Greece-friendly semi.

 

[cassio]

5 pts

 

[mauve]

So after a few listenings I gave a . The song won't generate attention, but I personally like it more than Cyprus actually. Cyprus may have more beat and turns, but it is also VERY VERY basic. Greece's song still has something umpolished and that makes it more interesting in my eyes. I hope Victor will have a nice staging then he might make it the 9th or 10th place in the semi to get thru. But I have no idea how he sings live, so he really has to be good to give Greece a chance.

 

[GaysAndMurder]

What They Say is kind of a hilarious name for a song with bad enunciation. I mostly agree that this is mid/boring.

 

[ollibox]

Another entry that would heavily depend on good staging in Liverpool to reach anywhere. The song itself is not catchy and/or memorable enough, unfortunately. At least, in my opinion.
For it's fortune, SF2 is as "tough" as it is. No surprise if Greece qualifies.
Middle of the road song for me, is the highest I can give atm.

 

[Citelis]

Azerbaijan last year had good staging and probably better song and see what he got from t/v.

 

[PanosAK]

It’s cool that is trying something different for them but this song lacks a clear structure and any kind of melody. It’s very forgettable. I like Victor‘s voice though and he definitely is a talented young singer. points from me.

How is this different from our last 3 entries?

 

[ArmpitOfEurope]

How is this different from our last 3 entries?

male singer and song with no character, the previous entries all had character

 

[PanosAK]

male singer and song with no character, the previous entries all had character

Eh, generic English indie/pop.


Tho let me be clear Amanda>>>>>>>Stefania and this

I guess the male singer part is the uniqueness

 

[ArmpitOfEurope]

Totally tanking in myEurovisionScoreboard,

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this is having no appeal at all.
Will be tragic if the 3rd non qualification for Greece comes in the weakest and Greece-friendliest semi ever.

 

[RainyWoods]

I want to cheer for Greece (haven't been able to properly since the fabulous Oniro mou) but everything about What They Say repels me, those vocals especially though. Oh my goodness.. they make it an incredible challenge from the very get go. If we reach a point in time where every artist is singing in cursive so strongly like this then I'm gonna need to buy me a one way ticket to Mars where hopefully the Martians have less forced vocal styles on offer. This is pretty much an unlistenable 3 minutes for me.

I'm sorry. It's a I'm afraid to say. Greece finally killed me off once and for all I look forward to you reviving me with Efi Thodi next year though

 

[crashworld]

I think we can thank Greece for their participation this year. Their sole purpose now in this year's edition is to make sure they give Cyprus 12 points via TV so Cyprus can qualify to the GF.

For those who is interested, the song is on Spotify:

 

[CPV4931]

Greece used to be one of my favorite Eurovision countries but decided for the wrong way at some point... also this year it´s not my cup of tea

 

[hijirio]

Wait so you're saying this won against Evangelia?

Misogyny at its finest

bye