Malta 2024 • Sarah Bonnici - "Loop"

[Anesović]

All discussion regarding Malta in the 2024 contest should be posted here!

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Sarah Bonnici - "Loop"
m/l: Kevin Lee, Leire Gotxi Angel, Michael Joe Cini, Sarah Bonnici, Sebastian Pritchard-James

[fabbi]

I just realised that despite the participants having been announced a week ago, no one's posted them here yet.

Here's the link at least:

eurovisionworld.com/esc/36-acts-to-compete-in-malta-eurovision-song-contest-2024

[Amanda]

Malta, you know what to do

[fabbi]

I've no idea how it worked, but here we are.


The 12 finalists of Mesc and their song titles:

1. Miriana Conte – Venom
2. Sarah Bonnici – Loop
3. Greta Tude – Topic (Bla Bla)
4. Janvil – Man
5. Haley Azzopardi – Tell Me That It’s Over
6. Ryan Hili – Karma
7. Erba’ – Sirena
8. Nathan – Ghost
9. Denise Mercieca – Mara
10. Matt Blxck – Banana
11. Gail Attard – Wild Card
12. Lisa Gauci – Breathe

The show will be held in January. It won't include any live performance of the above artists. Instead they'll record a live on tape performance and a music video in December which will both be shown. The winner will be selected by a jury and televoting.

eurovision.tv/story/malta-2024-12-songs

[fabbi]

I tried ...

My top 12 of MESC 2024

1. Erba' - Sirena
It's good. And it seems like a fun song - despite being probably not finished yet.
I like the harmony in their vocals. I'm also really happy with the inclusion of Maltese (it also makes sense). If they get a revamp with more power and a good performance, the girls could definitely qualify to the final.

2. Matt Blxck - Banana
This is hilarious. I love this.

3. Janvil - Man
It's repetitive, but I like it a lot. It's got somewhat of an 80s vibe. He also has an enjoyable voice.
Also 4th song in and the first one I was able to listen until the end.

4. Sarah Bonnici - Loop
A modern dance track. I can see her doing well with a good staging.

5. Denise Mercieca - Mara
Yes for Maltese! Also her voice snd stage presence are good. The song itself so far is okay I guess.

6. Greta Tude - Topic
This is good and fun. I really dislike her vocals, however.

7. Ryan Hili - Karma
An amazing singing voice. The song doesn't suit it, though. Additionally it happens to be outdated and not powerful enough. Hopefully it gets a good revamp because I normally love these ballads.

8. Gail Attard - Wild Card
Now that was a voice. Sadly the song gives nothing.

9. Nathan - Ghost
Apparently an emotional song, but it doesn't get through to me. Also his voice is slightly annoying.

10. Haley Azzopardi - Tell me that it's over
A beautiful ballad. Sadly it's lenghty af.

11. Miriana Conte - Venom
She has an amazing voice, but the song is so bad. It also sounds like its not finished yet.

12. Lisa - Gauci - Breathe
Another impressive vocal performance. The song however is a non event that just keeps going.


There are hardly any songs (Man and Sirena basically) that sound like they were finished. Therefore I wasn't able to listen even until 1:20 in several occasions ...
The artists are not bad, but they were not given the right songs at all ...

[fabbi]

Loop is not a bad entry. It's a modern dance tune in fact. Her breathing into the microphone bothers me a lot though. Overall Sarah is getting a from me.

With a good revamp and staging she might actually make it to the final - depending on the competitors ofc.

[fabbi]

After the revamp I'm decreasing to a .

[Tufkai]

Song is very bland and forgettable, and the vocals aren't the best