Best song of this year by far ! I just can’t stop listening to it ! It’s throwing me out of my weaknesses, carry me so high ! Thanks tamara for this chef-d’œuvre ! And thx for your reactions bros ! 😘
Yay I'm glad you both love Tamara and Proud too! This is in my Top 10 of this year, along with Russia it's been my biggest grower of the year - so powerful ♥ 🇲🇰
The litle girl with blue eyes who appears in the music video is Tamra's litle daugther and the and the woman with short blond hair and glasses is Tijana , her sister who represented North Macedonia back in the 2014 . I really love this song , It's my second favourite , I hope she co goes to the final so I can vote for her because my country doesn't vote in semi2. If North Macedonia and Albania go to the Grand Final I'll be so happy.
I agree with you. It’s a fine entry, good lyrics with an extremely important message. She has a wonderful voice, this song touched my heart since the first time I listened to. She surely deserves high score. Good Luck Tamara!!
Am I the only one that really appreciates the lady that was signing? I'm kinda with William - the different ladies was a bit distracting, but when I saw that lady signing, it was all worth it.
"Even if you don't pick up on the feminist vibe (...) this is unreal!" And you are absolutely right! Nothing much to add. Let's see if the staging will elevate it even more.
I LOVE this song. This is my favourite ballad this year (And let's be clear, we've got a lot). It feels a lot like Keep the Faith back from 2017 (Which by the way is interesting, since both singers share the name), but this song feels more current and the message feels much deeper. Keep the Faith just called wars and not giving up, Proud talks about being strong and showing others that you are proud of who you are, because they try to break you down. I love this message, it brings me back to Greta Salome hear them calling, and how she explained that it's about bullying. Proud can be both about bullying, as well as about women standing up for themselves. I really hope Macedonia manages to create the epic staging that this song deserves. Last year they had a good start, but with every rehearsal the staging just got worse and worse. This time, it's a ballad, but as we've seen with Albania 2017, you can stage those wrong too. Fingers crossed! 2:13 is it just me, or does this orchestra break, as well as the second verse give me strong disney wibes? Like, it feels like the moment where the main character just falls down exhausted, but the second verse starts another day where they keep going. I just can't keep that thought out of my mind when I hear this part.
This is gorgeous. Yeah the lyrics are a bit predictable but the melody and the arrangement and her voice are terrific so the message totally comes across. I agree "the best prop is her face" - it has exactly the right expressivity. My favourite really.
Karma came back and eventually declared Tamara the jury winner of 2019 over Sweden when all the dust and voting errors cleared. Go Tamara! You have every reason to be PROUD of your performance : )
I really like this. I’d love to see this in the final bit if we know Macedonia they will mess up the staging so I’m not confident about it’s qualification yet
I'm with Deban here. I *love* all the different women in the video, they add diversity to the song and underline the message, not taking anything away from Tamara. And while I agree with William that the message applies to almost anyone (it really speaks to me as a gay man), its power lies withhin the strong feminist theme. It's all about sisterhood. And the diffent women illustrate that very beautifully.
Not sure why he's so insisting on pointing out the song is universal, when it's clearly meant to be about feminism specifically. Nothing wrong about that, not everybody needs to find a topic relatable to like it or respect it. And I agree, the song itself is simple but very effective and well built, so that is another reason why people will love it. Considering it to be my top 1, it has a strength I haven't found this year in any other song
Then it would hardly be a reaction if they only talked afterwards. In fact it would completely negate the point of them reacting to the video. The point is for them to say things off the top of their heads while those initial, impulsive reactions and thoughts are in the forefront of their minds.
For me, the winner !!! Ako ima pravde ,ova pesma treba da pobedi! I nasa srpska pesma i hrvatska su super ali ovo ,ovo je nivo iznad i nasih i svih ostalih pesama ! Draga Tamara ,zelim ti iskreno sve najlepse od srca! Pozdrav iz Beograda! Drzim palceveeee!!!!!!!! Pozdrav iz Beograda!
By far one of the few very emotional AND powerful songs this year along with The Netherlands, Albania and Serbia imo. I agree, they should keep the staging simple (and for God sake North Macedonia, don't mess it up again) with just her and maybe a bit of effects but that's it. Her vocals and the message of the song will do the rest. I hope North Macedonia finally qualifies again after Kaliopi, awfully underrated country... Good luck from Indonesia! 🇲🇰🇮🇩
As usual the production is high, but I'm not confident in its ability to qualify, North Macedonia has a past of delivering quality, high production songs but flopping at the Eurovision stage. Especially the past two years, in 2017 it was staging and Jana unable to deliver the vocals from the studio cut because it was overproduce, last year it was staging and costume for Eye Cue. As long as they are about to get the right staging and create a moment, this could have a good chance of standing out and getting through. I suppose one of the benefits this song has compared to North Macedonia's previous entries is that this song really doesn't demand much staging, perhaps a dark stage with some lighting on her? They might throw in some pyro because it's Eurovision. But I honestly can't think how they could get the staging wrong.
I love the message and the lyrics but the song is still missing something for me, I actually expected something totally different from Tamara though, maybe the song will grow on me, we'll see
1) It's North Macedonia, not Macedonia. Please guys respect the history of ancient Macedonia of Greece and don't confuse it. Do you call Ireland->UK? Is North Korea ->South Korea??? 2) This ballad is like it came out from 1980. It will not qualify no matter the effort of wiwibloggs to promote it.
Hi could someone tell me Why FYR Macedonia has changed its name to North Macedonia. I am just a bit confused and have obviously been living under a rock.
@@jpeshevska3251 thank you for informing me . That is really sad and I understand how that is frustrating, congratulations on this song though , I completely agree it is breathtaking and truly magnificent well done on coming 8th in the Final xx
@@sav0001 yeah, but you have to listen carefuly first and then share your opinion ✌ I'm not against talking during the music video, but for me this was too much.
It would be amazing if the staging was like her standing at the middle (of course 😂), with no back vocalist on stage. Maybe a piano on one side. But the thing I would love to see the most is someone translating the song with the sign language like the video, it would be so impactful 😍😍😍
I'm a Macedonian (a real one, from Greece) and despite I am offended that that country (and you :P ) is using my name, I'm going to vote for that song. I like it. It's very powerful. Good voice too.
I respect the song, but this is a very over-used topic. Again and again, women empowerment, feminism,etc. Even last year winner, Toy was something like that.
Since gaygreeks say theres only one Macedonia,and it's in Greece macedonia(now N.Macedonia) And Greece made a deal so Macedonia would change their name.If I'm wrong someone pls correct me.
Best song of this year by far ! I just can’t stop listening to it ! It’s throwing me out of my weaknesses, carry me so high ! Thanks tamara for this chef-d’œuvre ! And thx for your reactions bros ! 😘
This is one of my favorites, so emotional.
It really is! She will own this live -- I have no doubt.
Yay I'm glad you both love Tamara and Proud too! This is in my Top 10 of this year, along with Russia it's been my biggest grower of the year - so powerful ♥ 🇲🇰
when William closed his eyes to just feel the song 😂 I'm so glad you guys ❤💛 the song
bobby Thank you so much!’
Their best entry since 2012. I want them in the Grand Final this year.
Then vote
Kennet thank you so much
This is my winner
If this does not go in the TOP 3, I will set fire to the rain. 🇲🇰❤️🇭🇷
It's such a beautiful song, so underrated... I just hope that they will FINALLY qualify.
The litle girl with blue eyes who appears in the music video is Tamra's litle daugther and the and the woman with short blond hair and glasses is Tijana , her sister who represented North Macedonia back in the 2014 . I really love this song , It's my second favourite , I hope she co goes to the final so I can vote for her because my country doesn't vote in semi2. If North Macedonia and Albania go to the Grand Final I'll be so happy.
If this doesn't reach the final I'm gonna be pissed, like for real!
Antonio Giannini AGREE
We'll it did! 😉😉☺️☺️
I agree with William so much. I enjoy Tamara's voice and her emotion and I want to see her alone on the stage with some dim light slaying this song.
I agree with you. It’s a fine entry, good lyrics with an extremely important message.
She has a wonderful voice, this song touched my heart since the first time I listened to.
She surely deserves high score. Good Luck Tamara!!
This song is art. ART. Her voice is incredible and I saw a video of her singing this live and WOW. She will blow our minds. 💗
This goes between my 3rd and 4th spot, love it!
Wonderful Song.
This is in my personal top five. So glad y’all enjoy this song as much as I do.
She deserves a spot in top 10
Beautiful song! Already in my playlist
Thank you from 🇲🇰🇲🇰🇲🇰🥇🥇🥇
Andrej Stoilovski Thanks for watching!
This is in my top 3 one of the best songs in the show
Honestly, the best ballad this year, it's definitely top 3 for me
Super and honest pure reaction on a great song!
Beautiful voice , emotional and simply lovely ! Top 3 ballads
Gorgeous melody and voice.
Let's! do! this!!!!
YES! We are READY!
Simple and just great...
A high quality song
This is a song GaGa, Barbra, Pink, Celine would GRAB and RECORD in a HEARTBEAT.
Am I the only one that really appreciates the lady that was signing? I'm kinda with William - the different ladies was a bit distracting, but when I saw that lady signing, it was all worth it.
Vikki P Totally with you Vikki!
It'my winner. Her voice, the lyrics deserves top 10.
Strong lyrics for sure!
A super song ❤️ like the song very much!!
Finally review 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Deyan MiC 🇲🇰🇲🇰🇲🇰
"Even if you don't pick up on the feminist vibe (...) this is unreal!"
And you are absolutely right!
Nothing much to add.
Let's see if the staging will elevate it even more.
Tamara knows how to sing
I LOVE this song. This is my favourite ballad this year (And let's be clear, we've got a lot). It feels a lot like Keep the Faith back from 2017 (Which by the way is interesting, since both singers share the name), but this song feels more current and the message feels much deeper. Keep the Faith just called wars and not giving up, Proud talks about being strong and showing others that you are proud of who you are, because they try to break you down. I love this message, it brings me back to Greta Salome hear them calling, and how she explained that it's about bullying. Proud can be both about bullying, as well as about women standing up for themselves. I really hope Macedonia manages to create the epic staging that this song deserves. Last year they had a good start, but with every rehearsal the staging just got worse and worse. This time, it's a ballad, but as we've seen with Albania 2017, you can stage those wrong too. Fingers crossed!
2:13 is it just me, or does this orchestra break, as well as the second verse give me strong disney wibes? Like, it feels like the moment where the main character just falls down exhausted, but the second verse starts another day where they keep going. I just can't keep that thought out of my mind when I hear this part.
My favourites this year are Albania, Belgium, Greece, North Macedonia, France, Iceland and Portugal.
Only Macedonia
Only MACEDONIA pls !!!!!!
Macedonia, without only!
fonte luminosa yeah Albania and North Macedonia are the best (I'm Albanian fr. N.Macedonia)
When will we see your reactions for Chingiz?🤔
This is DEFINITELY their opportunity to win!
Must qualify,amazing message and she delievers such an amazing emotions.I got goosebumps.
Big love ….
This is one of my favorites, hopefully it will qualify.
They should do a simple, minimalistic staging like Kuula (Estonia 2012)
very nice songs and voice. my top 5
Its strong semi - hopefully she will make it to the final !
tamara is really talented, she has to qualify!
The song is great :) 12 points from Bulgaria... unfortunately we are not in the competition :(
Serbia, N. Macedonia and Russia top 3 ballads this year❤❤❤
Serbia Rusia and North Fakedonia is one
@@albanianalba5483 Well are you from Cowbania??
@@gocemirceski2035 No his from Gaybania XD!
@@user-uw8el9ug8i hahhhhahah true (tocno)
Its Macedoonia
Wow loved your reaction! 😍 Thanks from Macedonia
It's fyrom
@@irinat475 it's neither Macedonia nor fyrom, it's North Macedonia, whether you like it or not, that's the official name
@@mitsosparach hahaha the name can't change the history and the truth
@@irinat475 το ξερω, αλλα δυστυχως ετσι οπως τα εκαναν αυτο ειναι το ονομα
OCFNetwork That’s great to hear! Thanks for watching!!
makedonci where you at?!😂
ponos nas
The "Proud" video also includes a transgender woman, appearing at 01:04, right after the woman with the hijab.
Damn she looks like one of the prettiest in the video, I didn't know that
macedonia is great
Mac. and Italy are my top
When can we hear Serbia guys, way so waiting?
I wanna hear San Marino
NORTH Macedonia for now on
ΙΩΑΝΝΑ ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΙΔΟΥ omg stop being a baby
Nobody will take Macedonia from you dont worry
All that area is Macedonia :)
@@epedja88 lol they never stop
Love this song !!! Good luck hope you win 🇲🇰❤️😍
Best ballad not just this year but last few years back, amazing vocals great message beautiful orchestra, my winner , well done Macedonia
"Amar pelos dois" - Salvador Sobral was better, but this is also very good.
I hope The Republic Formerly Known As The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia qualifies this year
This is gorgeous. Yeah the lyrics are a bit predictable but the melody and the arrangement and her voice are terrific so the message totally comes across. I agree "the best prop is her face" - it has exactly the right expressivity. My favourite really.
Thank you guys from Macedonia. I cant wait to hear how will this sound live! Im sure it will be amazing.
Karma came back and eventually declared Tamara the jury winner of 2019 over Sweden when all the dust and voting errors cleared. Go Tamara! You have every reason to be PROUD of your performance : )
I really like this. I’d love to see this in the final bit if we know Macedonia they will mess up the staging so I’m not confident about it’s qualification yet
Tamara knows how to sing
This is in my top 10! 💓🇲🇰
🇲🇰 ❤️ wiwibloggs
I'm with Deban here. I *love* all the different women in the video, they add diversity to the song and underline the message, not taking anything away from Tamara. And while I agree with William that the message applies to almost anyone (it really speaks to me as a gay man), its power lies withhin the strong feminist theme. It's all about sisterhood. And the diffent women illustrate that very beautifully.
The women in the background are so distracting I agree with William
Craig Somerville AMEN!
I feel like they are staring in my soul
Brilliant song!
Not sure why he's so insisting on pointing out the song is universal, when it's clearly meant to be about feminism specifically. Nothing wrong about that, not everybody needs to find a topic relatable to like it or respect it. And I agree, the song itself is simple but very effective and well built, so that is another reason why people will love it. Considering it to be my top 1, it has a strength I haven't found this year in any other song
Serbia in this century?
I like it
You are just talking too much during the song... try to react to it after it finishes :)
Admir Džanić Why? It’s their reaction. If you wanna listen to the song then listen to the song.
Then it would hardly be a reaction if they only talked afterwards. In fact it would completely negate the point of them reacting to the video. The point is for them to say things off the top of their heads while those initial, impulsive reactions and thoughts are in the forefront of their minds.
Thank you Natalie and ThrashBoy! ❤️
For me, the winner !!! Ako ima pravde ,ova pesma treba da pobedi! I nasa srpska pesma i hrvatska su super ali ovo ,ovo je nivo iznad i nasih i svih ostalih pesama ! Draga Tamara ,zelim ti iskreno sve najlepse od srca! Pozdrav iz Beograda! Drzim palceveeee!!!!!!!!
Pozdrav iz Beograda!
By far one of the few very emotional AND powerful songs this year along with The Netherlands, Albania and Serbia imo. I agree, they should keep the staging simple (and for God sake North Macedonia, don't mess it up again) with just her and maybe a bit of effects but that's it. Her vocals and the message of the song will do the rest.
I hope North Macedonia finally qualifies again after Kaliopi, awfully underrated country... Good luck from Indonesia! 🇲🇰🇮🇩
Did you guys know that they are sisters, Tijana and Tamara? 😊
REACTION ON SERBIA PLEASEEEE
Female empowerment from a warrior S!ster. We have never heard anything like this before.
It really would come full circle if North Macedonia qualified in 10th and Sweden 11th but realistically that's not gonna happen 😖😖
Though I love both (dammit SF2 why you gotta be so tough), I would definitely prefer North Macedonia qualifying!
@@gaatuwniksaan7029 agree :)
As usual the production is high, but I'm not confident in its ability to qualify, North Macedonia has a past of delivering quality, high production songs but flopping at the Eurovision stage. Especially the past two years, in 2017 it was staging and Jana unable to deliver the vocals from the studio cut because it was overproduce, last year it was staging and costume for Eye Cue.
As long as they are about to get the right staging and create a moment, this could have a good chance of standing out and getting through.
I suppose one of the benefits this song has compared to North Macedonia's previous entries is that this song really doesn't demand much staging, perhaps a dark stage with some lighting on her? They might throw in some pyro because it's Eurovision. But I honestly can't think how they could get the staging wrong.
I think this easily sits among the top 5 places in the semi.
Im not worried at all for N.Macedonia this year.
I hope Tijana will play the Chelo on the stage, she played it in Studio
I hope not. Tamara should be alone!
I love the message and the lyrics but the song is still missing something for me, I actually expected something totally different from Tamara though, maybe the song will grow on me, we'll see
Yous haven’t even done the ireland reaction yet, and it came out before half the songs your doing reactions on!!
1) It's North Macedonia, not Macedonia. Please guys respect the history of ancient Macedonia of Greece and don't confuse it. Do you call Ireland->UK? Is North Korea ->South Korea???
2) This ballad is like it came out from 1980. It will not qualify no matter the effort of wiwibloggs to promote it.
LMAO. Keep reaching. We will talk after N. Macedonia qualifies
@@OCFNetwork ok...
I would have believe you if you weren't from Greece. Greetings from Republic of Macedonia. -north- @@johnp.7252
Be nice @@lepiaf6452 , otherwise you go back to FYROM and straight to Putin's hug! :P
Hi could someone tell me Why FYR Macedonia has changed its name to North Macedonia. I am just a bit confused and have obviously been living under a rock.
@@jpeshevska3251 thank you for informing me . That is really sad and I understand how that is frustrating, congratulations on this song though , I completely agree it is breathtaking and truly magnificent well done on coming 8th in the Final xx
@@jpeshevska3251 You should be PROUD xx
Serbia?
My TOP 4!
Too much talking during the music video. Have you guys already watched it or what?
That's the whole point of a reaction video.
@@sav0001 yeah, but you have to listen carefuly first and then share your opinion ✌ I'm not against talking during the music video, but for me this was too much.
When will you react to Malta ?
Kazuto 10 it was uploaded yesterday
Tamara is Tiana's sister but they are both married and cauz of that they have different surnames
It's alright.
No, it was great when you said only Macedonia! :(
It would be amazing if the staging was like her standing at the middle (of course 😂), with no back vocalist on stage. Maybe a piano on one side. But the thing I would love to see the most is someone translating the song with the sign language like the video, it would be so impactful 😍😍😍
It should be like her and a violist
I'm a Macedonian (a real one, from Greece) and despite I am offended that that country (and you :P ) is using my name, I'm going to vote for that song. I like it. It's very powerful. Good voice too.
Only Macedonia
Sounds like Greece 2015,One last breath
folks, youre realy sweet
I love her vocals and the message but I find the song rather dull
Never north.
Macedonia******************
LOTS OF LOVE FROM MACEDONIAAA! GO GO GO GUYS!
Thank you for watching! Good luck to your country!
Not as good as last year
Staging will be better than last year
At 1:05 is of tamaras video is transgender.
SERBIA??????
I respect the song, but this is a very over-used topic. Again and again, women empowerment, feminism,etc. Even last year winner, Toy was something like that.
it's really mediocre but if she sings good live she can get those jury points needed to qualify
When did Macedonia change it's name? Also, how can you call yourself North Macedonia if there's only one Macedonia?
Since gaygreeks say theres only one Macedonia,and it's in Greece macedonia(now N.Macedonia) And Greece made a deal so Macedonia would change their name.If I'm wrong someone pls correct me.