@RenkCornelius I've seen him performing this song on many other shows and he sings the same way. I think in esc 2011 it was a stress problem, he was fidgeting around
With this performance you would have won the esc 2011. I never heard a better voice than This.never. Your voice performance in the esc final was not bad, but 2 classes lower than This one. So the question has to be asked, was this playback?
Sorry but he didn't sing it live it's playback. He said so himself in an interview. He said the song is physically challenging and he wasn't ready to perform it live yet in that moment. Now he's performed it few time actually live too and done it superbly :)
@breizhcatalonia1993 No, but I'm a classical singer, been singing mostly in Italian and I understand corsican well too cos it's very much similar with Italian :) I don't know what you ment about the -giu thing sorry could you clarify?
Only an idiot would deny that the song has qualities, and the singer both has the voice and presence to deliver it. But, unless you are female or gay, it probably will be kind of boring staring at his mouth move up and down for 3 minutes - especially taking into account how many boring stage performances there seem to be this year. But if he ends up winning, it wont be undeservedly. But very predictable, safe and boring. And it is supposed to be an entertaining tv-show, isn`t it?
@Tvjunkieful12 As for the last part of your comment, I assure you I don`t have any problems/issues with neither gays nor women. The "unless you`re gay or female" phrase is.. I don`t know if sarcasm is the right word for it, so I`ll try to describe it instead. It is a way of enhancing the statement with humour - it is comparative, not degrading or spitefull. Fact: Women like men + fact: gays like men = looking a guy straight in the face for 3 mins is boring for all others. Pretty harmless.
@BluebirdintheSky You are rude, aren`t you - and so full of cliches. Well, if you find it interesting watching people standing straight up and down performing music for 2+ hours, than I suggest you watch The Eurovision`s Competition for Young Musicians! Which is where Amaury Vassili should have been. And if you know just a little of classical music, you will get quite a few deju vu experiences listening to Sognu - starting with Ravel`s Bolero. Sognu is just a compilation of clas music excerpts.
@777LeilaAngel777 First time I listened to this, I was blown away, I will openly admit. But the second time, I felt there was something very familiar with the intro - and soon after I recognized it from Ravel`s Bolero - than there where the Wiener Waltz bit, and Chariots of Fire bit, and the more I listened, the more musical deja vu moments I experienced. Untill I realized this wasn`t even a proper song, just a compilation of excerpts from classical music history - and felt cheated. 0 point.
@Mrawesome43329 Sorry, but I cant agree with you. Neither the opinion, nor the language. Maybe I have a more diverse bunch of aquintances than you, but in my experience generallysations only are true cause people let them be. I wouldn`t be surprised if you have friends who like this song - but don`t dare say so. Or even know someone who is gay - but never will reveal it to you - if this comment and sentiment is representative of who you are. My friends know I`ll respect them no matter what.
@MrHugeproblem But who`s qualities? It is sort of standing on the shoulders of others - the song, not the singer. The intro is straight out of Ravel`s Bolero, and there are other passages too - both from classical music and film music. But it would work fabulous in the elevator at a posh hotel, or in a Bentley advert. I`m not so sure I want it in Eurovision. Just imagine if every single Eurovision entry was like this - and we would have to watch singers standing static, for more than 2 hours?
@prowelsh56 Actually it isn`t that strange you can hum it, cause it basicly consists of bits sampled from - not all, but a lot of clasical music pieces - starting with Ravel`s Bolero in the intro. The same way Thomas G:son and the other writers of last years Danish entry for Eurovision used the Police classic Every breathe you take on the intro for Chanee & N`evergreen. And the same way G:son this year uses ABBA and Irene Cara/Giorgio Moroder respectively for two of this years Swedish cand.
@breizhcatalonia1993 I have to confess that Corsica isn`t exactly my specialist subject - I actually thought he was singing in Italian. Silly me. But please get me right, I haven`t put down neither the singer, nor the song - just expressed my fear, that, with all of the Jazz, various ethnic, retro and now classical entries, the 3 tv-shows in Dusseldorf in May isn`t exactly going to be a hoot to watch - as a tv-show. I just hope the Swedes will change that a little by selecting Eric Saade on Sat.
@breizhcatalonia1993 I haven`t said anything about you, I was commenting on the French entry for Eurosong. And as for the boring part, by that i referred to the majority of the entries so far confirmed, and my imagined experience of what the two semifinals and one final might be like. And I predict those will be kind of boring - sorry, but I do. Where Corsica comes into it, I have no idea. Is the singer perhaps from Corsica - just like the former racing driver Jean Alessi? (and Napoleon);-)
I think he should have repeated his performance since he had technical problems. The maddening thing is that it seemed that only his earpiece wasn't working properly :-/
got 12 from Greece because the Greeks are only those who have the education to appreciate these songs! No matter who did not get a good position was excellent
i don't mean to sound chessy but when i look at him it seems he just popped out of like a story book. HE LOOKS LIKE PRINCE CHARMING:) my gosh some people are blessed with everything amazing looks and talent. :0.
I agree maroulaki17. Im from Estonia and even though I called desperately for France, it is not a song that would please the masses in the era we live in. The song is far from being catchy, what a eurovision song contest winner song has to be. Even though I may sound ignorant, the saying or knowing applies: only the more educated ones can appreciate and understand classical music.
Very handsome singer with a wonderful and powerful voice! Would be great on stage and in the movies..However he does not fit in Eurovision which is oriented on entertaintment, pop music and commercial success. Besides, most of the time the prizes there are sold out . Just remember last winer? The girl did not have a gram of talent or voice, but she was a granddaughter of prime minister..so...The good part is that music is not sport so the whole idea of competing in music is ridicilious.
This year will be a serious year for Eurovision. This song can easily compete with Denmark and Azerbaijan. Although, not in a classical sense. Azerbaijan is pseudo-last year's Denmark. Denmark's reminds me of another year but I cannot put my finger on it. Both are very good songs and can easily compete with France. Although, my vote would be with France if I was in Europe.
Something like this was tried a few years ago (2007 I think) by Latvia. They failed. I'm not quite sure the European community is ready to vote 12 points to classical music yet. Although, classical won in 2007 so ... I don't know. 1:27 isn't the greatest way to transfer the tune. I didn't like it at that moment with the strings. The tune is pretty good.
@eastfrankonian I don't mind. I'll vote for him, too, but there are many people who don't understand this type of music. They will like more something more easy and light may be. Something to dance. Unfortunately not all people watch eurovision. But I wish him to win. I really do. Ok, we will see in the end. May be everything is not so bad.))))
Solamente quienes entienden un poco de música pueden comprender queé ha ocurrido en el festival. Los que no entienden, da lo mismo explicárselo; ya ni vale la pena. Pero Amaury Vassili y su tema Sognu son todo un lujo para un festival así, y para cualquier otro. Genial, Amaury!! No dejes que nadie diga lo contrario, que somos muchos los que queremos verte ahí arriba, en tu lugar. Que no te afecte lo ocurrido. Sè tu mori, eu dinò !!!
@Tvjunkieful12 ok, no problem, its just that the language from corsica is corican, not french, corsican is veeeeery similar to the italian but is more much more archaic, example "is" in italian is "é" and in corican is "ghje". Let's see
@Eurofrank1 Eurotrash - He nailed this piece. Sure he messed it up during the performance because he couldn't hear the music. Seems like you are very famous with music. Enlighten us with the names of your CDs. I would love to hear just one of them. In the meantime, maybe freshen up on your "may I take your order" at Mickey D's. If dumb were music, you'd surely be a symphony! Next?
@Eurofrank1 EF - Bless your heart. So a singer would rather not try to attempt the high notes as opposed to singing live. No doubt in my mind that your light is on, but no one is home. And he is going to screw up on his "big" night? Can you tell me what Google stock is going to do tomorrow? And while you're at it, can you tell me how high gas will be this time next week? You seem to be able to see into the future. I think it's best you get off the cross because we need the wood.
@Eurofrank1 So at least you admit that he is singing live but tell me, or at least give me a hint, why someone singing live would use a video of his voice in the background. That doesn't make any sense. Think about it. Why would one have a recording of his voice in the background if he is going to sing live? I would never do that because I would be afraid that my mouth movements (pantomining) would never match up to the playback. Come on ... why? Bless your heart ....
@Eurofrank1 Word up, sweetie. I have been a musician all my life and also have perfect pitch. Have you ever heard of Tim Janis? He travels around to different malls and has a soundtrack AND a few musicians to play with that soundtrack. There may be added music but he is still singing this live. Why would his body and head shake when he hits the high notes and also the veins popping out in his neck. God loveth even a fool!
@Eurofrank1 Also, notice when he sings the high notes towards the end, his head (and body) are shaking from such velocity that he needs to project when singing. Also, I doubt the music director (band director) is going to be up there making a fool out of himself by standing there directing an orchestra without them playing. It takes a lot of power and projection to hit high notes such as his and again, you can tell he is projecting a lot of power in order to hit them. Watch!
@Eurofrank1 Sorry, Frank - but like I said ... you can't silence a violin or cello (or even piano) in a live broadcast. The musicians are actually playing their instruments. And if you notice the veins in his neck popping out when he hits the high notes - don't think he's faking that. Let's get other people's opinions on here, but odds are much better that he's singing it live.
@Eurofrank1 What makes you think it's not? He does his expressions and supports his high notes with the movements of his head. And how can the violins and cellos actually be playing and people not hear them? The violinists nor cellos can play their instruments without sound coming from them as an electric guitar or electric piano. I've seen videos where neither the piano nor the guitar didn't even have cords to plug them in, but they were out on stage. Now that was stupid!
This guy is singing this live ... no faking here. But it does look as if he is looking down at 0:22, 0:39, 0:57, 1:23, and 2:08. There is something below him and don't know if it's a speaker, but might be something containing the words. And whomever doesn't like his singing, go back to another hobby because you sure don't know music. This guy is even better than Josh Groban. He looks to be very humble and if good looking were music, he would be a symphony!
This is supposed to be a SONG contest @tvjunkieful12 not a show of whirling dervishes and pretty flashing lights. The focus only shifted big scale to putting on a show after Latvia's win in 2002. The song and singer should be the most important, as here. I look at the songs favoured by people who criticise a quality entry like this, and we find things like Sweden's Eric Saade: classic Europop, pretty boys, cheesy lyrics which sound naff to English speakers - fun but throwaway pap. Yawn...
Some may call it boring, but my question is: How the REAL music can be boring ? Listen to it carefully and you will melt in the notes and soon your soul will ask for more. This kind of music carries you to another world and time.And when I listen to it with my eyes are closed I am flying... Now you must be thinking that I am boring 50 years old music teacher , but the truth is that I am 16 years old rocker ! But no one can deny hat old classical music is perfection.
I dont want a Eurovision song like all the rest I want something different and something that wins because of the songs own merits. Im neither women or gay but I like this song, i dont think its boring and who cares if it sounds like other classical pieces there are several other entries that sound like pop bands and even last years winner sang with a lilly allen accent yet she was german. Millions are people vote and they vote who they want. End of...
@Asghfvz Italy just decided to return to the competition after 14 years. And it seems that Italy decided to return with full energy because if Italy is in the same condition of France, Germany, Spain and UK it means they give big contributes to EBU. That's why they're called the 'big 4' and now they became the 'big 5'. :)
@Tvjunkieful12 You know, it's not so easy to sing a song like this and moove like Gaga It's wery good to have a voice like this on every ESC, everybody haw their own taste, but this guy is realy amazing. Manly academical vocal is on rare ocasions And with this big range..... I agree that this is not a winner but he is realy a good singer!!!!!
@Tvjunkieful12 i know :D, but i don't think like you. And yes, Corsica comes into it because the singer is from corsica, why if he not being from corsica they will have sended a song in CORSICAN? :D
@Tvjunkieful12 im not female and not the other think ( im HETEROSEXUAL) and i amb not boring, specially if you look at the video clip, oh and by the way GOOD LUCK TO CORSICA IN EUROVISION 2011
@tarabela88 Totally agree except he would be a Dorian Gray that would resist temptation put forward by Henry and stay beautiful and pure in soul and not in face. He would marry Elizabeth and live happily ever after like a faiytale prince. Also did I mention that he looks teribly Prince Charming-ish
how do you expect this to get a good place at the eurovision song contest? it is a bolero... with that characteristic drum in the background, and violins.. it is excellent as a national anthem.. excellent classical piece.. but not THE LEAST BIT expected to be appreciated @ the eurovision song contest!!
Well in the UK he is the bookies favourite! Followed by Estonia (why?) then the UK. Some comments: Why is he wearing a biker outfit? Why is he wearing a sad hair design that was out of fashion years ago. Personally I thought Jessie Matador from last year should have won! Now that was pure Eurovision!
@Tvjunkieful12 No, it's supposed to be a song contest. End of. Stick ridiculous so-called "entertaining" performances that in 2011 are about as relevant as bubonic plague and almost as entertaining. Oh and your comment about "female or gay" just shows ignorance.
To me it was the most successful and the best song in the contest! Participating in this competition must show some courage, like Norway in 1993. Most of the songs sounds the same, according to the same concept .This song is special and different
@UnlimitedApathy i'm glad that someone else "noticed" it to... amaury is incredibly gorgeous... and what a smile... and what is more he actually can SING. simply outstanding.
I know that he will not win, because it's not the format of EV, but I know, that I'll vote for him. C'est vraiment super. J'aime ca beaucoup. Bravo!!!! + from me)))
If he is singing live, he would be the winner of this year, but it is playback, a 15 place would be given !... In any case, the song it's really beautiful !!! LOVE IT!
Wow, he sings very good (but is it REALLY live?!)! But I don't think, he'll win, because the most people vote for "Feel-good-songs". Well, but I think, he's the best singer this year. 11 points from Germany. ^_^
I will be very happy if either France, UK or Italy wins Eurovision this year! Finally the big countries started taking Eurovision seriously, and I also wish that they will set the standard for the coming years.
@Asghfvz The Five countries automatocally in the Final (France, Spain, UK, Germany and, most recently, Italy) The winner of the past Contest also has right to be automatically in the final, but hence Germany won :P
wow...this IS the best song in any Eurovision Year..ANY....12 points and a run away victory.....NO SONG HAS EVER IN THE HISTORY OF EUROVISION MATCHED THE QUALITY OF THIS SONG...FANTASTIC.....TONY ( UK)...FANTASTIC...
@Lyllazul I know lol, i'm actually replying to someone who said it was strange that he's speaking italian and i was trying to tell him it was corsican and he kept going on about it being basically italian
@daovee1 I said it in the first place to point out that it isn't strange that he's speaking Italian, because he's speaking the language of a part of france. I'm not denying it sounds like Italian
If Eurovision still would be a SONG contest, he had to win, coz he has a really great voice!!! But it became a freak competition, so some freak with bad voice but good performance will win.
this is very good song,but this is not song for the Eurovision...in Eurovision you must have the song that people listen,but that kind of song,people who follow eurovision, dont listen ;)
This particular performance was amazing but unfortunately on the night, he was not as good. Sound issues? Nerves? Something wasn't right. However he was still better than Azerbaijan ;)
Ok so it's 'Time to Say goodbye' mixed with 'Bolero', BUT I love it and he is totally beautiful. Eurovision needs a change and this could be it. 12 points from Park City, Utah !
Nice song,excellent voice.By the way this is not quite the first time that Corsican will be heard in Eurovision.Patrick Fiori in 1993 in his song Mama Corsica sang some verses in it.
@eastfrankonian , this is not italian but kind of "dialect" that every region in France have but that some of the elderly still speak and that a few persons try to make it linger on
The singing and the song itself are mesmerizing, but MAN does he look creepy when smiling between some of the vocal parts. Like f*ck..he knows he nailed those notes.
France muss win this year!If he not reach the top 5 at least (after the live performance), i never see ESC anymore, for sure. He has my vote. Greeting from germany.
Ive heard the song twice and you can hum the melody...its very catching melody..If this doesnt win it will be a travesty....bravo...bravo France...!!!! tony Uk..wow
Ive heard the song twice and you can hum the melody...its very catching melody..If this doesnt win it will be a travesty....bravo...bravo France...!!!! tony Uk
@4everCinemaBizarre haha, så oväntat!! ja, jag tycker om den, du också antar jag!? :) har faktiskt köpt den också, hoppas bara han kan sjunga live under finalen! ;);)
He is indeed pretty popular. I just don't see this as such a crowd pleaser, and I cannot imagine much presence on stage. Pretty powerful song. I'm mixed.
I'm greek,but no matter where I come from,it would be rather impossible not to be touched by this magnificent sound,performance,sense that comes out of this song;you just can't simply pass it by;and of course,France deserves to win the contest this year;Good luck!
Pienso 《 LO MISMO ?? A 《 AMAURY VASSILY 》 ESE AÑO : 2.011 LE ROBARON 《 EL CONCURSO 》 PORQUE LE SABOTEARON LA CANCIÓN LOS 《 TECNICOS DE SONIDO 》 Y NO SOLO ESO ?? TAMBIÉN A ÉL : 《 FÍSICAMENTE 》
If he sang like this in the eurovision final, he would win, no doubt....
But unfortunately, the stars didn’t align for him as he sounded off-pitch during his entire performance at the 2011 ESC held at Düsseldorf.
@RenkCornelius
I've seen him performing this song on many other shows and he sings the same way. I think in esc 2011 it was a stress problem, he was fidgeting around
at 1:14 we Dutch people hear: 'Kom, poep in een gitaar ja'
That means: 'Come on, shit in a guitar yeah!' :)
With this performance you would have won the esc 2011. I never heard a better voice than This.never. Your voice performance in the esc final was not bad, but 2 classes lower than This one. So the question has to be asked, was this playback?
the best song that year :) this song always makes me cry :(
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, AMAURY MARRY ME!!! holy shit he is sooo awesome! i love him so much hahaha... fucking Eurovision! he is perfect...
This performance is amazing. Hope he can duplicate or improve this at Eurovision.
Ira Wise: He does look like a prince, except 4 the hair that looks out of place.
Masterpiece!I`ve voted so many times that i`ve forgotten the number!Greece loves you so much!:)
He is GORGEOUS! not to mention that he has a lovely voice! :D
Sorry but he didn't sing it live it's playback. He said so himself in an interview. He said the song is physically challenging and he wasn't ready to perform it live yet in that moment. Now he's performed it few time actually live too and done it superbly :)
@breizhcatalonia1993 No, but I'm a classical singer, been singing mostly in Italian and I understand corsican well too cos it's very much similar with Italian :)
I don't know what you ment about the -giu thing sorry could you clarify?
Only an idiot would deny that the song has qualities, and the singer both has the voice and presence to deliver it. But, unless you are female or gay, it probably will be kind of boring staring at his mouth move up and down for 3 minutes - especially taking into account how many boring stage performances there seem to be this year. But if he ends up winning, it wont be undeservedly. But very predictable, safe and boring. And it is supposed to be an entertaining tv-show, isn`t it?
@Tvjunkieful12 As for the last part of your comment, I assure you I don`t have any problems/issues with neither gays nor women. The "unless you`re gay or female" phrase is.. I don`t know if sarcasm is the right word for it, so I`ll try to describe it instead. It is a way of enhancing the statement with humour - it is comparative, not degrading or spitefull. Fact: Women like men + fact: gays like men = looking a guy straight in the face for 3 mins is boring for all others. Pretty harmless.
@BluebirdintheSky You are rude, aren`t you - and so full of cliches. Well, if you find it interesting watching people standing straight up and down performing music for 2+ hours, than I suggest you watch The Eurovision`s Competition for Young Musicians! Which is where Amaury Vassili should have been. And if you know just a little of classical music, you will get quite a few deju vu experiences listening to Sognu - starting with Ravel`s Bolero. Sognu is just a compilation of clas music excerpts.
@777LeilaAngel777 First time I listened to this, I was blown away, I will openly admit. But the second time, I felt there was something very familiar with the intro - and soon after I recognized it from Ravel`s Bolero - than there where the Wiener Waltz bit, and Chariots of Fire bit, and the more I listened, the more musical deja vu moments I experienced. Untill I realized this wasn`t even a proper song, just a compilation of excerpts from classical music history - and felt cheated. 0 point.
@Mrawesome43329 Sorry, but I cant agree with you. Neither the opinion, nor the language. Maybe I have a more diverse bunch of aquintances than you, but in my experience generallysations only are true cause people let them be. I wouldn`t be surprised if you have friends who like this song - but don`t dare say so. Or even know someone who is gay - but never will reveal it to you - if this comment and sentiment is representative of who you are. My friends know I`ll respect them no matter what.
@MrHugeproblem But who`s qualities? It is sort of standing on the shoulders of others - the song, not the singer. The intro is straight out of Ravel`s Bolero, and there are other passages too - both from classical music and film music. But it would work fabulous in the elevator at a posh hotel, or in a Bentley advert. I`m not so sure I want it in Eurovision. Just imagine if every single Eurovision entry was like this - and we would have to watch singers standing static, for more than 2 hours?
@prowelsh56 Actually it isn`t that strange you can hum it, cause it basicly consists of bits sampled from - not all, but a lot of clasical music pieces - starting with Ravel`s Bolero in the intro. The same way Thomas G:son and the other writers of last years Danish entry for Eurovision used the Police classic Every breathe you take on the intro for Chanee & N`evergreen. And the same way G:son this year uses ABBA and Irene Cara/Giorgio Moroder respectively for two of this years Swedish cand.
@breizhcatalonia1993 I have to confess that Corsica isn`t exactly my specialist subject - I actually thought he was singing in Italian. Silly me. But please get me right, I haven`t put down neither the singer, nor the song - just expressed my fear, that, with all of the Jazz, various ethnic, retro and now classical entries, the 3 tv-shows in Dusseldorf in May isn`t exactly going to be a hoot to watch - as a tv-show. I just hope the Swedes will change that a little by selecting Eric Saade on Sat.
@breizhcatalonia1993 I haven`t said anything about you, I was commenting on the French entry for Eurosong. And as for the boring part, by that i referred to the majority of the entries so far confirmed, and my imagined experience of what the two semifinals and one final might be like. And I predict those will be kind of boring - sorry, but I do. Where Corsica comes into it, I have no idea. Is the singer perhaps from Corsica - just like the former racing driver Jean Alessi? (and Napoleon);-)
I think he should have repeated his performance since he had technical problems. The maddening thing is that it seemed that only his earpiece wasn't working properly :-/
Meanwhile, the British backing track was way too loud and the singers couldn't hear themselves
got 12 from Greece because the Greeks are only those who have the education to appreciate these songs! No matter who did not get a good position was excellent
WOooooow one person that actually can sing. I am sooooo happy he is going to be on Eurovision, but I think he is not going to win.
@Jevgeenius56 It was a "difficult" song. Some Greeks and some Europeans voted it, but again it was unfortunately a few ....
@EurovisionBigFan Thank you !!! your song is perfect too i give him 8 point from France !!!! Good luck !!!
Even after 8 years im still coming back over and over again ♥♥♥
11 years ♥
@breizhcatalonia1993 it's "canteraghju" and means "i would sing"
@jeanmichelcaillou Thank you Ilke the netherlands entry with 3js 10 point from France !!!!
i don't mean to sound chessy but when i look at him it seems he just popped out of like a story book. HE LOOKS LIKE PRINCE CHARMING:) my gosh some people are blessed with everything amazing looks and talent. :0.
Are you American?
I agree maroulaki17. Im from Estonia and even though I called desperately for France, it is not a song that would please the masses in the era we live in. The song is far from being catchy, what a eurovision song contest winner song has to be. Even though I may sound ignorant, the saying or knowing applies: only the more educated ones can appreciate and understand classical music.
Very handsome singer with a wonderful and powerful voice! Would be great on stage and in the movies..However he does not fit in Eurovision which is oriented on entertaintment, pop music and commercial success. Besides, most of the time the prizes there are sold out . Just remember last winer? The girl did not have a gram of talent or voice, but she was a granddaughter of prime minister..so...The good part is that music is not sport so the whole idea of competing in music is ridicilious.
This year will be a serious year for Eurovision. This song can easily compete with Denmark and Azerbaijan. Although, not in a classical sense. Azerbaijan is pseudo-last year's Denmark. Denmark's reminds me of another year but I cannot put my finger on it. Both are very good songs and can easily compete with France. Although, my vote would be with France if I was in Europe.
Something like this was tried a few years ago (2007 I think) by Latvia. They failed. I'm not quite sure the European community is ready to vote 12 points to classical music yet. Although, classical won in 2007 so ... I don't know. 1:27 isn't the greatest way to transfer the tune. I didn't like it at that moment with the strings. The tune is pretty good.
@eastfrankonian I don't mind. I'll vote for him, too, but there are many people who don't understand this type of music. They will like more something more easy and light may be. Something to dance. Unfortunately not all people watch eurovision. But I wish him to win. I really do. Ok, we will see in the end. May be everything is not so bad.))))
handsome, great voice and lovely song. he should have won.
an interesting song for eurovision, should be interesting to see how well it does
Solamente quienes entienden un poco de música pueden comprender queé ha ocurrido en el festival. Los que no entienden, da lo mismo explicárselo; ya ni vale la pena. Pero Amaury Vassili y su tema Sognu son todo un lujo para un festival así, y para cualquier otro. Genial, Amaury!! No dejes que nadie diga lo contrario, que somos muchos los que queremos verte ahí arriba, en tu lugar. Que no te afecte lo ocurrido. Sè tu mori, eu dinò !!!
Pienso lo mismo
@Tvjunkieful12 ok, no problem, its just that the language from corsica is corican, not french, corsican is veeeeery similar to the italian but is more much more archaic, example "is" in italian is "é" and in corican is "ghje". Let's see
@Eurofrank1
Eurotrash -
He nailed this piece. Sure he messed it up during the performance because he couldn't hear the music. Seems like you are very famous with music. Enlighten us with the names of your CDs. I would love to hear just one of them. In the meantime, maybe freshen up on your "may I take your order" at Mickey D's. If dumb were music, you'd surely be a symphony!
Next?
@Eurofrank1
EF - Bless your heart. So a singer would rather not try to attempt the high notes as opposed to singing live. No doubt in my mind that your light is on, but no one is home. And he is going to screw up on his "big" night? Can you tell me what Google stock is going to do tomorrow? And while you're at it, can you tell me how high gas will be this time next week? You seem to be able to see into the future.
I think it's best you get off the cross because we need the wood.
@Eurofrank1
So at least you admit that he is singing live but tell me, or at least give me a hint, why someone singing live would use a video of his voice in the background. That doesn't make any sense. Think about it. Why would one have a recording of his voice in the background if he is going to sing live? I would never do that because I would be afraid that my mouth movements (pantomining) would never match up to the playback. Come on ... why? Bless your heart ....
@Eurofrank1
Word up, sweetie. I have been a musician all my life and also have perfect pitch. Have you ever heard of Tim Janis? He travels around to different malls and has a soundtrack AND a few musicians to play with that soundtrack. There may be added music but he is still singing this live. Why would his body and head shake when he hits the high notes and also the veins popping out in his neck.
God loveth even a fool!
@Eurofrank1
Also, notice when he sings the high notes towards the end, his head (and body) are shaking from such velocity that he needs to project when singing. Also, I doubt the music director (band director) is going to be up there making a fool out of himself by standing there directing an orchestra without them playing.
It takes a lot of power and projection to hit high notes such as his and again, you can tell he is projecting a lot of power in order to hit them. Watch!
@Eurofrank1
Sorry, Frank - but like I said ... you can't silence a violin or cello (or even piano) in a live broadcast. The musicians are actually playing their instruments. And if you notice the veins in his neck popping out when he hits the high notes - don't think he's faking that. Let's get other people's opinions on here, but odds are much better that he's singing it live.
@Eurofrank1
What makes you think it's not? He does his expressions and supports his high notes with the movements of his head. And how can the violins and cellos actually be playing and people not hear them? The violinists nor cellos can play their instruments without sound coming from them as an electric guitar or electric piano. I've seen videos where neither the piano nor the guitar didn't even have cords to plug them in, but they were out on stage. Now that was stupid!
This guy is singing this live ... no faking here. But it does look as if he is looking down at 0:22, 0:39, 0:57, 1:23, and 2:08. There is something below him and don't know if it's a speaker, but might be something containing the words. And whomever doesn't like his singing, go back to another hobby because you sure don't know music. This guy is even better than Josh Groban. He looks to be very humble and if good looking were music, he would be a symphony!
This is supposed to be a SONG contest @tvjunkieful12 not a show of whirling dervishes and pretty flashing lights. The focus only shifted big scale to putting on a show after Latvia's win in 2002. The song and singer should be the most important, as here. I look at the songs favoured by people who criticise a quality entry like this, and we find things like Sweden's Eric Saade: classic Europop, pretty boys, cheesy lyrics which sound naff to English speakers - fun but throwaway pap. Yawn...
Some may call it boring, but my question is: How the REAL music can be boring ?
Listen to it carefully and you will melt in the notes and soon your soul will ask for more. This kind of music carries you to another world and time.And when I listen to it with my eyes are closed I am flying...
Now you must be thinking that I am boring 50 years old music teacher , but the truth is that I am 16 years old rocker ! But no one can deny hat old classical music is perfection.
I dont want a Eurovision song like all the rest I want something different and something that wins because of the songs own merits. Im neither women or gay but I like this song, i dont think its boring and who cares if it sounds like other classical pieces there are several other entries that sound like pop bands and even last years winner sang with a lilly allen accent yet she was german. Millions are people vote and they vote who they want. End of...
wow, he IS good. *jawdrops* What place did France get? ... 15th?!!!!! WHY?
@Asghfvz Italy just decided to return to the competition after 14 years. And it seems that Italy decided to return with full energy because if Italy is in the same condition of France, Germany, Spain and UK it means they give big contributes to EBU. That's why they're called the 'big 4' and now they became the 'big 5'. :)
@Tvjunkieful12
You know, it's not so easy to sing a song like this and moove like Gaga
It's wery good to have a voice like this on every ESC, everybody haw their own taste, but this guy is realy amazing.
Manly academical vocal is on rare ocasions And with this big range.....
I agree that this is not a winner but he is realy a good singer!!!!!
Different and beautiful song. Beautiful voice too.
Contragulations from Brazil!
@Tvjunkieful12 i know :D, but i don't think like you. And yes, Corsica comes into it because the singer is from corsica, why if he not being from corsica they will have sended a song in CORSICAN? :D
@Tvjunkieful12 im not female and not the other think ( im HETEROSEXUAL) and i amb not boring, specially if you look at the video clip, oh and by the way GOOD LUCK TO CORSICA IN EUROVISION 2011
@tarabela88 Totally agree except he would be a Dorian Gray that would resist temptation put forward by Henry and stay beautiful and pure in soul and not in face. He would marry Elizabeth and live happily ever after like a faiytale prince. Also did I mention that he looks teribly Prince Charming-ish
how do you expect this to get a good place at the eurovision song contest? it is a bolero... with that characteristic drum in the background, and violins..
it is excellent as a national anthem.. excellent classical piece.. but not THE LEAST BIT expected to be appreciated @ the eurovision song contest!!
Well in the UK he is the bookies favourite! Followed by Estonia (why?) then the UK. Some comments: Why is he wearing a biker outfit? Why is he wearing a sad hair design that was out of fashion years ago. Personally I thought Jessie Matador from last year should have won! Now that was pure Eurovision!
@Tvjunkieful12 No, it's supposed to be a song contest. End of. Stick ridiculous so-called "entertaining" performances that in 2011 are about as relevant as bubonic plague and almost as entertaining.
Oh and your comment about "female or gay" just shows ignorance.
To me it was the most successful and the best song in the contest!
Participating in this competition must show some courage, like Norway in 1993.
Most of the songs sounds the same, according to the same concept
.This song is special and different
@UnlimitedApathy i'm glad that someone else "noticed" it to... amaury is incredibly gorgeous... and what a smile... and what is more he actually can SING. simply outstanding.
I know that he will not win, because it's not the format of EV, but I know, that I'll vote for him.
C'est vraiment super. J'aime ca beaucoup.
Bravo!!!!
+ from me)))
If he is singing live, he would be the winner of this year, but it is playback, a 15 place would be given !... In any case, the song it's really beautiful !!! LOVE IT!
Wow, he sings very good (but is it REALLY live?!)!
But I don't think, he'll win, because the most people vote for "Feel-good-songs".
Well, but I think, he's the best singer this year.
11 points from Germany. ^_^
I will be very happy if either France, UK or Italy wins Eurovision this year! Finally the big countries started taking Eurovision seriously, and I also wish that they will set the standard for the coming years.
@Asghfvz The Five countries automatocally in the Final (France, Spain, UK, Germany and, most recently, Italy) The winner of the past Contest also has right to be automatically in the final, but hence Germany won :P
wow...this IS the best song in any Eurovision Year..ANY....12 points and a run away victory.....NO SONG HAS EVER IN THE HISTORY OF EUROVISION MATCHED THE QUALITY OF THIS SONG...FANTASTIC.....TONY ( UK)...FANTASTIC...
@Lyllazul I know lol, i'm actually replying to someone who said it was strange that he's speaking italian and i was trying to tell him it was corsican and he kept going on about it being basically italian
@daovee1 I said it in the first place to point out that it isn't strange that he's speaking Italian, because he's speaking the language of a part of france. I'm not denying it sounds like Italian
If Eurovision still would be a SONG contest, he had to win, coz he has a really great voice!!! But it became a freak competition, so some freak with bad voice but good performance will win.
this is very good song,but this is not song for the Eurovision...in Eurovision you must have the song that people listen,but that kind of song,people who follow eurovision, dont listen ;)
This particular performance was amazing but unfortunately on the night, he was not as good. Sound issues? Nerves? Something wasn't right. However he was still better than Azerbaijan ;)
Ok so it's 'Time to Say goodbye' mixed with 'Bolero', BUT I love it and he is totally beautiful. Eurovision needs a change and this could be it. 12 points from Park City, Utah !
Nice song,excellent voice.By the way this is not quite the first time that Corsican will be heard in Eurovision.Patrick Fiori in 1993 in his song Mama Corsica sang some verses in it.
@eastfrankonian , this is not italian but kind of "dialect" that every region in France have but that some of the elderly still speak and that a few persons try to make it linger on
This voice is too overqualified for Eurovision! Beatiful song for Metropolitan Opera!
12 points, but i am affraid, pop will win (unfortunately).
The singing and the song itself are mesmerizing, but MAN does he look creepy when smiling between some of the vocal parts. Like f*ck..he knows he nailed those notes.
France muss win this year!If he not reach the top 5 at least (after the live performance), i never see ESC anymore, for sure.
He has my vote.
Greeting from germany.
Ive heard the song twice and you can hum the melody...its very catching melody..If this doesnt win it will be a travesty....bravo...bravo France...!!!! tony Uk..wow
@HockeyGamer94 No my Friend he just want to win !!!!!!! sorry !!!!!!
Ive heard the song twice and you can hum the melody...its very catching melody..If this doesnt win it will be a travesty....bravo...bravo France...!!!! tony Uk
@4everCinemaBizarre haha, så oväntat!! ja, jag tycker om den, du också antar jag!? :) har faktiskt köpt den också, hoppas bara han kan sjunga live under finalen! ;);)
He is indeed pretty popular. I just don't see this as such a crowd pleaser, and I cannot imagine much presence on stage. Pretty powerful song. I'm mixed.
@missfinlandia88 thanks :) do you speak corsican? and if i am right are some words in corsican that finnish in -giu , right?
Quelle classe et force dans la voix , c'est le futur vainqueur of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Next Paris 2012 ????
This song may be powerful, but I don't think Eurovision's audience want opera, as shown with Sweden 2 years ago. I'd say UK or Sweden this year.
@niekpiek Actually, Try to sing some Opera in a so little room............. He s a Tenor and sing Opera he s nothing to prove about his voice !
Good song - but if you ask me, its not something for Eurovision.
All respect to this guy - one hell of a voice!
Greetings from Denmark
I'm greek,but no matter where I come from,it would be rather impossible not to be touched by this magnificent sound,performance,sense that comes out of this song;you just can't simply pass it by;and of course,France deserves to win the contest this year;Good luck!
Very boring, can't understand he has the lowest odds for wining ESC. Will not get my voice. Nothing happens in the song...nothing!
This is going to be sooooooooo hard!!! UK or France.....France or UK????????
Love them both. One of them has got to be the winner.
His voice is wondeful, and he looks like a prince from a fairy tale. I wouldn't doubt a second to marry him. ; )
@daovee1 Just saying it's considered a different language. Corsicans hate it when people say their language is basically Italian
@Tvjunkieful12
It not just has qualities, it's AMAZING!!!!!!!!
I hope that he will win!!!!
12 pts from Ukraine!!!!
Great voice
@missfinlandia88 thanks,i wanted to mean that some words that in italian end in -gio in corsican ends in -ggiu
@Asghfvz What I mean is: the countries who are already in the final, France, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom and now Italy.
@blessings18 I'm totaly agree with you! The song and the singer are amazing!
Amaury Vassili, bon chance de l'Eurovision!
Pienso 《 LO MISMO ??
A 《 AMAURY VASSILY 》
ESE AÑO : 2.011 LE ROBARON
《 EL CONCURSO 》 PORQUE
LE SABOTEARON LA CANCIÓN
LOS 《 TECNICOS DE SONIDO 》
Y NO SOLO ESO ?? TAMBIÉN
A ÉL : 《 FÍSICAMENTE 》
Omfg !!! Finally real talent 4 Eurovisión. Congratz France. I'm from Argentina, but i think... We Have A WINNER.