SOUNDTRACK: MÅNESKIN-“Zitti E Buoni” (WINNER Italy, Eurovision Entry 2021).
Eurovision 2021 is upon us. It’s hard to follow Eurovision in the States, but you can see highlights and most official entries online.
I enjoy seeing Eurovision entries for the novelty or for seeing the amusing bands that are popular elsewhere. I never expect to genuinely like a song (although there’s several I liked this year). I also never expect a song that rocks as hard as this one did. And certainly never expected it to win.
Måneskin means Moonshine in Danish and was inspired by bassist Victoria De Angelis’ half Danish heritage. The rest of the band are vocalist Damiano David, guitarist Thomas Raggi, and drummer Ethan Torchio. “Zitti E Buoni” roughly translates to Shut Up And Behave
There’s very little new about this song (or the band). They’re a partying, sleazy rock band. But their music pushes a lot of my buttons.
Distorted guitar playing a simple riff? Yup. (The riff sounds really familiar…). Rumbling bass? Check. (And a cool bass guitar as well). Quiet verse into loud chorus? Check. (The additional high note at the end of the chorus lines earns a small bonus point). And even more bonus points for singing in Italian.
After the chorus he sings really fast in what could be a rap, but probably isn’t. After two minutes there’s a little bass solo which is a nice touch,.
They end with a slightly new riff and a little soloing which gives the song a cool twist for the end.
I’ve listened to this a number of times since the victory was announced and still dig it. Am I actually in touch with Eurovision?
UPDATE: How do you say winner in Italian? Måneskin.
[READ: May 10, 2021] “Relationship Quiz”
This is the first piece I’m aware of that has both Amy and David writing together. I wish it were funnier–but, you know, it’s a Shouts & Murmurs.
It’s a 9 question relationship quiz. What does make me laugh is that after half of the questions, the (d) answer provides the basis of the next question.
It starts off with you being interested in a business acquaintance. What do you do? Introduce yourself over a thermos of ice-cold daiquiris?
What do you do next? Meet for drinks at the local airport bar.
Note: If you chose these options you might have a drinking problem.
You have a fight and ten days later he still hasn’t called. What do you do?
Starting with five, things progress from the (d) answers. When the first (d) involved stashing things at your landlady’s basement (don’t ask), the next question involves him threatening your landlady.
Question seven is: You were supposed to move in together but he chickened out. Do you break it off once and for all? Threaten league action? Move in with your wealthy paralyzed cousin?
Eight says Your cousin makes a fine companion but it seems like your boyfriend is hitting on her.
By the last question, your lover is dying in your arms.
How do you handle that?
I feel like this would have been very funny to hear the two of them read out the questions and answers, but it falls flat on paper.
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