What do you think about these NF songs? - Hildur

Photo: Sunna Ben

Our next reviewer has participated 2 times in Söngvakeppnin (the Icelandic NF) and both times she had fantastic songs and that is the reason why I wanted to know her thoughts on some of these songs.

HILDUR, I CAN'T WAIT TO KNOW WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THESE 2020 NF SONGS

KaYra - Alligator

I think the melody is catchy but the lyrics are kind of confusing; I don’t really get them with first listen and I think the production is not really my cup of tea.

Anett x Fredi - Write about me 

I like the vocal production, low key production but good feeling in the song. It’s missing a strong chorus I think.

Erika Vikman - Cicciolina

Not my cup of tea at all. I feel like it sounds very old production wise, like a bad re-do of an Abba song.

Barbara Tinoco - Passe-Partout

Interesting instruments used but the song didn’t really get me and I would probably never listen to it.

Didirri - Raw stuff

Absolutely love his voice. I think this song is beautiful, the concept is good, production is simple but effective and goes well with his voice and melody.

Eden Alene - Roots 

I really don’t like the production or lyrics. The instrumental is all over the place - maybe that’s supposed to go with the idea of the song but I just really don’t like it and think it sounds like 2 very different songs.

Pinguini Tattici Nucleari - Ringo Starr

Didn’t catch me. The melody is a little bit too busy and then the synth sound in the chorus is not cool in my opinion.

Dotter - Bulletproof

Very catchy and good popsong. Reminds me of Sia. She also has an interesting voice. Wouldn’t really play it at home but still I think it’s one of the best ones.

Rancore - Eden 

I was very surprise when he started rapping! This song is of course hard to vibe along with as its’ not in English and I feel like in rap songs it’s harder to vibe with them if you don’t get the lyrics at all.  Even if I’d read a translation of the lyrics I don’t really connect with the song.

Levante - Tikibombom

I love her voice. The song is very dramatic and nice. I like the emotion and melody - and the tikibombom reminds me a little bit of Bammbaramm actually!

Hildur's favorites

Raw stuff

Tikibombom

Bulletproof

SUNDAY - Fjaðrir

Hildur - Bammbaramm

Hildur - Picture perfect

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What do you think about these NF songs? - Laila Samuels

I'm sure you all remember Laila from her brilliant MGP 2016 entry "Afterglow" but the reason I thought of her for this new thing I'm doing is because she was one of the songwriters of  "Jealous cause I love you", one of my favorite 2010 NF songs, so I sent her a DM and she kindly accepted doing this review thing.
LAILA, I CAN'T WAIT TO KNOW WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THESE 2020 NF SONGS!

KaYra - Alligator

This song is a bit on the cliché side for me, and is lacking originality and something real. Fun and colourful video is the upside.

Anett x Fredi - Write about me 

I like the emotional character and soulful melodies in this song. It sounds sincere and it’s beautiful.

Erika Vikman - Cicciolina

This one has a catchy melody, gives me Abba feels. I am not really getting drawn into this as it’s in finnish, and I feel like I heard the melodies before. Not bad though.

Barbara Tinoco - Passe-Partout

Beautifully naive song with real old school vibes. Feel like I am in a French romantic comedy movie from the 50’s. Sweet.

Didirri - Raw stuff

I like this one. Nice melodies, downplayed, gives authentic vibes and a sore sense. He has a great voice for acoustic music.

Eden Alene - Roots 

This song is such a mash up of vibes, the chorus is my favourite part. Plus for originality.

Pinguini Tattici Nucleari - Ringo Starr

Not catching me so much, it’s a bit silly but I don’t think the joke is funny. Well produced, though.

Dotter - Bulletproof

Generously “borrowing” from both Aviici and Sia. Lacking originality.

Rancore - Eden 

Great feeling, thoughtful lyrics, this artist has a message, whether you agree with it or not, it’s a good song.

Levante - Tikibombom

I like this one a lot. Cool voice. This is a song one can listen to without understanding the lyrics, too. Nicely done

Laila's favorites

Raw stuff

Tikibombom

Eden

Passe-partout

Laila Samuels - Afterglow

Laila Samuels - Frisbee

Venke Knutson - Jealous 'cause I love you

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