ESC Norway assesses: Armenia –

In our article series “ESC Norway assesses”, we will present our assessments of this year’s Eurovision songs throughout the spring. Today’s chosen ones got a viral hit in 2022 despite only coming in 20th place. ESC Norway evaluates: Armenia

Throughout the spring, you will be presented with articles with an assessment of each individual country, so that each contribution can shine (or fade) to a greater extent. Our assessments will be presented with points in the familiar Eurovision style (1-8, 10 and 12), as well as that we will offer some thoughts about the individual song. The average of the points forms the basis for ESC Norway’s verdict. At the bottom of the article you will find out where the country is in the ranking.

Listen and see LADANIVA with the song “Jako” here:

ESC NORWAY’S SCORE AND COMMENTS:

CHANGE – 4 POINTS – “Armenia is a country I love in Eurovision, simply because they always bring something of their own! They do that here too, and the song is perfectly fine. I can’t quite imagine how this is going to be resilient on stage. I think it will be rather messy.”

KNUT OLAV – 3 POINTS – “They should have plus points for the ethnic, but otherwise this will be very fussy and messy for me.”

MANDY – 4 POINTS – “I’m hooked from the first drum beat, but even with an epic trumpet guy, pomegranate dance and ethnic tones, I really struggle to keep up. There’s so much going on, and I can’t find a melody to stick to. Having said that, people are going to notice this one in Malmö, the only question is whether it’s for the right reasons?”

TONE MARIA – 5 POINTS – “It’s not a song I necessarily want to put on, but if it comes on, I like to listen to it finished. I like the light-hearted, playful and uplifting expression. «

MAGNUS – 4 POINTS – “This is so boring. What a hassle a given. The ethnic rhythms, the soundscape and generally good atmosphere attract people.”

JONATHAN – 6 POINTS – “Love countries that cultivate their culture, and deliver a soundscape that really makes you feel you are in the country it represents. Having said that, I’m not a super fan of the song, it becomes a bit much. But it is funny.”

CHARLOTTE – 7 POINTS – “Fun and catchy! Maybe I’ll be a little dazzled by the music video, so it remains to be seen how it will look on stage, but I’ll get carried away. «

MARIE – 12 POINTS – “LOVE IT! This is Eurovision for me! Ethnic, rhythmic, fun, flute and Balkan trumpet. I love the Balkan trumpet, even if it comes from Armenia. A favorite this year.”

ESC NORWAY VERDICT: 5.63 points

Does “Jako” strike a chord with you? Stay tuned tomorrow, then it’s Albania’s turn.