Portugal Eurovision 2024 Reactionalysis - Music Teacher Analyses Grito by Iolanda (reaction) 

Update: OMG!! After listening to this so much since shooting this video, I have to say this is definitely in my top 5 this year!!! I'd be so happy to see this in the finals!

GRITO means SCREAM The dancers represent her feelings, her fears, her demons. Iolanda - "Grito" (Scream) [Verse 1] I heard, (I) felt, the body charging We continued like that, one and another, one and another, one and another I'm free falling, I'll let you know when I get there I surrender here, little by little [Pre-Chorus] Long strides, chained in the (race) start I want to let go of what left me hurt I ask the mother star to make the day rise again [Chorus] (It still [Ainda] burns [Arde]) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns) And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chest and opens it I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns [Verse 2] Today I want to prove myself That I can be whatever I want (Whatever I want) Bring together those who love me at a table Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer They don't fool me (No, no) I'm every size (I am) I still remember when I was little (I was) the one who dreamed first [Pre-Chorus] Long strides, chained in the (race) start I want to let go of what left me hurt And I ask the mother star to make the day rise again [Chorus] (It still burns) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns) And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chest and open it I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns I am a flame that still burns, still burns I am a flame that still burns, still burns Burn, burn, burn I transformed every verse of me And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chest and open it I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns

The end is perfect. She's talking to herself, calming, encouraging. That is the meaning.

i voted for Portugal tonight and they DID make it to the final! Her voice is great!

It was really interesting to see this song grow on you even whilst you were making the video. To me the musical structure makes sense when you read the (translation of the) lyrics. She sings about wanting to prove herself, be whatever she wants to be, and let go of what hurts her... the long held note is like a scream or cry (the "grito" of the title) of release, and after that she finds a new sort of peace, hence the quieter ending. (Or at least that's my interpretation.)

Bellísima. Llena de sentimientos. Fuerza portugal.🎉🎉🎉❤❤🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

Not only she passed to the finals, but she also has everything to blow everything out of the water in the finals!!!

I don't care if it makes it to the final, but then I don't care much for Eurovision. I prefer this to any of the pop eurovision songs

Words for what!!! simply spectacular, wonderful performance. Many congratulations 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇵🇹 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤

''Sou a chama que ainda arde'' - I'm the flame that still burns. :)

You need to read the lyrics to understand the song. The lyrics of the song are pure poetry. Iolanda struggles with her fears. They are her ghosts and the people who did her harm. She screams (scream) and manages to overcome her ghosts and the pain she feels. The ghosts disappear. She has become powerful and is reborn to life. That's why she continues to sing after the scream. Iolanda and the ghosts are dressed in white because they emit light. Light is the hope of overcoming pain. The color black is the storm of her soul.

Thank you for your comment. The song is about mental struggles and fighting to overcome them on you own - Self empowerment. Explaining the choreography, the dancers are/represent the struggles and her demons and at the end she makes them disappear with her scream overcoming the struggle . Grito = scream . The white is to represent the flames, the pure white light the that emanates from the soft candle flames and the purity of the rebirth Love from Portugal

I'm so f****ing love this - and I love it's not a song like every song. Musically there is so much creativity in the song (not a single chorus or verse is the same) - and the ending is perfect for me: the big shout and all her demons fall to the floor and the song ended by Iolanda in peace with herself. I get emotional every time I hear and see it. Fingers cross Portugal can reach the final. She made a video with the producer Luar, which can be interesting for you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cKsSPZtjROA.htmlsi=ETuCQbn8VG1tGFWB

While casual listeners will have the same opinion that you, But it does have a specific reason why she does go on full caos, climax. Because while the scream represents freedom, but in the end she does hold herself back. Its freedom but not just full naked "fk this"... its more "freedom but still have conscience what is left behind that hold her". Even on the vocals, theres tension. Will eurovision fans understand this? probably not, because they are use to that full chaotic climax that represents the big middle finger to everything.

She is amanzing ❤❤❤goo Iolanda ❤❤❤ soo beautiful ❤

I think this is a grower song and yes, because of that, it may very well not capture the Eurovision but still - music as Art. Yolanda's song represents us so well, she makes me proud.

Excelente 👏 lindíssima de uma pureza incrível ❤️🇵🇹

Woah, two clarifications in a row. Mike is in a different state right now LMAO. I've watched every reactionanalysis of yours (with Eurovision videos only) and something's off with you today. I'm totally cool with it though 😊

I'm Portuguese. A country that lives through music and poetry. Our roots are embedded in music. We had a revolution - on 24th April 1974 -, which brought us out from a dictatorship, and the signal for the beginning of said revolution was two songs playing on the radio, one of which had actually been a Eurovision participant. It initiated the military against the regime. And yet it was all so poetic... a florist in the midst of Lisbon distributed carnations amongst the people, and many of these flowers were placed in the military's gun barrels. It was a peaceful yet effective revolution: poetic. And we ended the dictorship. So we thrive on the pouring of our souls into the world, not worried about being accepted... but instead, pledging to be heard. Our eurovision songs are pure and pure poetry. Impactful, memorable and rarely not of an irreparable elegance. Very proud of Ioland. Such a beautiful song! Such a heartfelt performance! Such a mindblowing voice. And even if biased, I believe it was the most beautiful song this year and that it may end up on the soundtrack of some epic movie.

I'ts going to be pain to wait for next year's Eurovision and your reactions. Thank you so much :)

Unique!

I think it is perfect as is and pure art, but it might just as well not make it too far. Getting the Saudade or Paloma Blanca wibes, it's not going to be for everyone. Another channel battled this against Ramonda and .. I also prefer for Ramonda to move further as it is far more easier for the ear and mind :) But yeah, this one is just beautiful :)

She’s really great. Defo in my top 10 or 15.

I was hoping you would do Portugal. I love your analyses, thank you

Hey, I'm glad you lliked this one. If you're curious about the specific choices made in the construction of the music, Iolanda goes over all the unexpected choices for instrumentation and vocals behind the song here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cKsSPZtjROA.html [Turn on English subtitles on RU-vid]

I can tell this was definitely your first time listening while you made the video hehe the change of opinion hehe

The musicality drops after her scream because is the main message , the purpose of the song, after the scream she releases her inner flame that was still burning against self doubt and self demons reaching a inner calm state that only focuses on her, her fierce but still place where there’s no distractions, just her Self transformation (just her voice) .

Ainda arde. (Still burns) Ainda arde. (Still burns) Arde (burns)

I understand your idea for the last bit of the song. It would sound really cool too. But the song HAS to be exactly 3 minutes long, and i'm not sure how they could bring the song to a climax and nicely close it with just a few seconds left. So, with that being said, i really like your suggestion, but i also think the song sounds amazing the way it is ❤️ thank you for your reaction!

Just perfection ❤

Having seen Iolonda in the semis, I was blown away by her performance. Such presence and command, she possesses. Singing without music in part, which was just marvellous to observe. I think she could do very well. Full marks to this woman 💜

Why do you need to be sitted behind a piano if you don't play 'GRITO' s music ? PIANO WITH PANO never says a word and plays all kinds of music with his piano and I can add that his GRITO's interpretation is wonderful and of great quality ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

This song is so good!

Yes, it is not a jingle. It is a real gem. She is the best and will still be relevant after all the others have gone to sleep. Real artists are not guided by what sticks to the masses. Good for you, Iolanda. I hope you surprises us all. The best.

Thanks you very much 🤩👍

Amazing 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹❤

Conan Osíris music was "Telemóveis", that is cell phones, not telemovies :P I really loved this song the first time I heard it, it gave me goosebumps, but I have the same problem: the crescendo to the scream is amazing and would make a great ending, so I have mixed feelings about the part after it. From one side is a worst end, but from another side it shows that things can get better if you let things go.

Your comments about the Eurovision Song Contest are, among a myriad of "reactors", first-class comments. You know what you're talking about. But Portuguese compositions always surprise you. Sometimes not in the front row. Portugal has belonged to the ESC for a long time and our local officials have released it, for a few years now the path the festival has taken has been absolutely wrong. So, we just make our way, within our ESC vision, trying to highlight the correct path. Swimming against the tide. Paying the bill. It doesn't matter. Our prize is to provide some comfort to people who truly appreciate quality like you do.

You are the best👌. Thanks

I heard, I felt the body carrying We continue like this One and another, one and another, one and another I'm free falling, I'll let you know when I get there I surrender here, little by little [Pre-Chorus] Long strides, stuck in the starting line I want to let go of what left me wounded I ask the Mother Star to make the day rise again It still burns) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns) And surrendеr to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chеst and open it I'm the flame that still burns, still burns, still burns Verse 2] Today I want to prove myself That I can be whatever I want (Whatever I want) Bring together those who love me at a table Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer They don't fool me (No, no) I'm every size (I am) I still remember when I was little I dreamed first [Pre-Chorus] Long strides, stuck in the starting line Today I let go of what left me wounded And I ask the Mother Star to make the day rise again It still burns) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns) And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chest and open it I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns I am a flame that still burns, still burns I am a flame that still burns, still burns Burns, burns, burns I transformed every verse of me And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns Hit the light on your chest and open it I am a flame that still burns...

The scream is get her freedom. All dancers/fears desapeear

We are diferent, no fear of experiment and epic and originally songs, we love honest and real lirics. And not having a screming all over the place space shuttle and shaking the tush , just to earn votes it's not our thing. So if you don't like no problem... Go head and vote for bumbumbum and electric drum fake chorus, in English and not in national languages, and leaves us enjoying great music. If you can't don't even try it.

It's perfect

Stays in my head! Bravo Iolanda! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

As a portuguese my only problem is that this song is actually this short! Imo 5 minutes (or more) would make a true banger song!

Why do they want to silence us? Portugal's song was not released on Eurovision social media, why? Long live freedom, mouth peace.

Don't listen to this song more than twice in a row.... it will stuck in your head, body and soul.❤ 🎶eindeard, eindeard🎶 Ainda arde, ainda arde🇵🇹

Beautiful song. Fantastic voice. Original. Different.

This is the perfect song for the Europe in our days! Conscious, heart courage, "still burns the flame, i'm a flame that still burns", forgiveness, but still, nevertheless strong!

Grito is Scream in English, and Grito not appear in the lyrics.. Grito is the scream in the climax of the song, when she liberates from the demons represented by the dancers. It is not commercial. A masterpiece. No one in the Eurovision compares to this.🇵🇹 "Ainda arde".. means "still burns", the flame that she still has inside of her. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7m2DhDhJ4-8.htmlsi=a8WRXKPz9TPV3QiO

Good to see your review. It’s a sophisticated composition but I think it could go either way. Interesting to see it’s risen in your estimation. I think she should end on the high note.

It is in the final!

Masterpiece

This song is ART

Honestly even without the meaning of the song, hanging on another thing after the shout completely distracts from it. The shout isnt part of the build up, its the climax, which is why it will be way more memorable if it cuts off right there and leaves you there a couple of seconds pondering what you just heard before she goes into an outro. Lazily slapping another chorus after it to me feels like the most generic and boring thing you could do there.

Panteao nacional grito iolanda Portugal❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Reacion

Maravilhosa

She`s fantastic but they don`t give her crédito She deserve but we Portugal are proud we are proud and courage country ,peace for all❤❤

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I wonder if you would prefer this version and whether in your opinion this would have better chances than the original: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A1iiLI1XM4Q.html

You must to learn portuguese 😉 This song is about various mental disorders and all these implications in everyday life... the scream at the end describes the feeling of release when the situation improves...

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This is Portugal❤❤❤

Fantastic song❤

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Well, in fact Portugal is in the final ❤🇵🇹

It must ends that way cause she screams and then she is free and relaxed from her demons. If the song ended on th scream, u would never know the ending.

Just qualified to the Final :)

Belicima canção Portugal ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤

It’s not shout but SCREAM, the name of the music

Lyrics Scream I heard it, I felt My body carrying me We keep going One and the other One and the other One and the other I'm free falling I'll let you know when I get there I surrender myself Little by little Long strides, stuck in the starting line I want to let go of what hurt me I ask the morning star to make the day Rise again I've transformed every verse within me And given in to the courage That still burns Still burns Beats the light in my chest and opens I'm a flame that still burns Still burns Still burns Today I want to prove to myself That I can be whatever I want Gather those who love me around a table Forgive those who wanted to see me suffer I can't be fooled (No!) I am whole I still remember when I was little I dreamed first Long strides, stuck in the starting line I want to let go of what hurt me I ask the morning star to make the day Rise again I've transformed every verse within me And given in to the courage That still burns Still burns Beats the light in my chest and opens I'm a flame that still burns Still burns Still burns I'm a flame that still burns Still burns I'm a flame that still burns Still burns It burns It burns It burns I've transformed every verse within me And given in to the courage That still burns Still burns Beats the light in my chest and opens I'm a flame thаt still burns Still burns Still burnѕ

UNICA DIVINA❤❤❤❤❤

Go look at the subtitles to understand the poetry of this performance. Not seeing the performance as a whole is a mistake.

GRITO/SCREAM.

1- Portugal❤❤❤🎉🎉

Thst is not insecurity in her voice, that is a deliberate fmotional affectation in the performance that is very common among portuguese singers whdn performing an emotional song. Many portuguese singers put performance over technicality when singing. As a more emotional.people - we are iberians and southern europeans - we love when our music offers an emotional impact, exact technicism not being the most important, in fact the "imperfections" make the song sound more real, like the singer means what it is singing. We love that kind of artistic honesty. You see a lot of that in Fado, of which this song takes a lot of inspiration from but with a modern twist.

Even though I'm not a festival fanatic, it was good and gave a signal that many didn't understand, but those who voted understood - No to wars! Free and Independent Palestine! People are intelligent, but we also know that there are hypocrites

gostaria de ouvir na final nos primeiros lugares

You should really check the acoustic version, it's breathtaking!: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A1iiLI1XM4Q.html

In consiglio cerca il testo, e poi riguarda e sente la canzone, ha tutto un'altro significato. È un capolavoro

I understand the subjectivity of everyone’s opinion, it depends on what’s you normally listen to, and that totally fair. But not understanding straight away something is good regardless your own musical taste.. being unable to understand the feelings that person is singing even if you don’t understand the language 🤔

get some information before yr coment pls

If you love Iolanda performance, vote 14 🇵🇹 ... Portugal need your vote to go to the final ❤️ If you are in a country from the rest of the world , you can vote in ESC site now

Porugal is the best❤❤

Grito ❤Iolanda🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹👏👏👏👏👏👏

Portugal ❤

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What you think is a weakness, to hold your "shout".... it's not.... you don't need to shout it "over note"... it's a conscious hold on shout!!!

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Go Portugal to the final

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Grito is better translated as Scream.

Portugal meine Favoriten grüße aus Zürich

The dancers are the demons

Shout I heard, I felt my body getting heavy We keep on like this One and another, one and another, one and another I'm free-falling I'll tell you when I get there I surrender myself here Bit by bit Long strides, caught in the match I want to let go of what left a wound I ask the mother star to make the day Be born again I transformed every verse of me And give in to courage That still burns, still burns The light hits my chest and opens up I am a flame that still burns, still burns That still burns! Today I want to prove to myself That I can be whatever I want To bring together those who love me at a table To forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer They can't fool me (No, no!) I'm every size I still remember when I was little I dreamed first Long strides, caught in the match I want to let go of what left a wound I ask the mother star to make the day Be born again I transformed every verse of me And give in to courage That still burns, still burns The light hits my chest and opens up I am a flame that still burns, still burns That still burns! I am a flame that still burns, still burns... I am a flame that still burns, still burns... Burns... Burns... Burns... I transformed every verse of me And give in to courage That still burns, still burns The light hits my chest and opens up I am a flame that still burns, still burns That still burns!

The problem with that song is that we wait for something that doesn't come! She can sing but I find this song extremely boring!

You should inform yourself better befire reactions you know nothing about this masterpiece...what the song is really about and with all respect your opinion is really down the drainage...this masterpiece is completely different from all the same of every years same commercial songs . Just a piece of advise inform yourself more....translate the song and you will understand.

i have to say that you don't really understand nothing of movement and dinamic of music... i think you just wanted to be against because everybody (critics, musicians, singers, teachers, etc) really love it since the beginning of the song. it's a progressive song.

😢you sir dont know what your talking about that's my opinion

Note too long??? Please is representa the strong to destroy fears and win the freedom