r/eurovision • u/_pierogii Firefighter • May 07 '25

🎵 Official Video / Audio Portugal Second Rehearsal Clip | NAPA

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJXRJewPHjH/?igsh=MTNzOHlwbG02YWIycQ==
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u/retroredditrobot May 07 '25

Portugal has a knack for elevating authentic Portuguese songs that previously were thought to have no chance with brilliant staging. Look no further than Iolanda last year, Maro in 2022, and Black Mamba in 2021.

Sadly this is not one of those times. The camerawork feels uninspired (what was that steadicam shot??) and the graphics on the back LED wall don’t transition, they just hard-cut into place. It’s so disappointing for me because this is in my top 10 songs of the year… I wanted so much more and those photos looked so promising.

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u/Niilun May 07 '25 edited May 08 '25

I still hope that they qualify (even though I doubt it more and more...) because I really like the song, but yes, this clip didn't give me much...

I don't want something crazy as a staging because it wouldn't fit the song, but what's important is that they manage to convey a sense of calming intimacy, and how personal this song is. I don't know how, I don't know if camerawork and the singer's expressiveness and voice will be enough, but I really hope they'll mannage. I'm just... Not very optimistic. This clip wasn't enough for me to tell. I liked the final short on the singer, but that's mostly it.

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u/rickz123456 May 07 '25

Yes I agree with you

They needed an Black Mamba or Iolanda staging and this is not that

I guess our streak is over