“How does it keep getting better?” (Or, Beyond Björk)
May 18, 2021 10:05 AM Subscribe
Daði Freyr Pétursson (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈtaːðɪ freiːr ˈpʰjɛːtʏrsɔn], born 30 June 1992), known professionally as Daði Freyr or by the mononym Daði, is an Icelandic musician living in Berlin, Germany. He was due to represent Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with the song “Think About Things” (music video / performance video) before the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is set to represent Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song “10 Years” (music video / performance video)
(Text from Wikipedia. Daði previously, Eurovision 2021 previously)
(Text from Wikipedia. Daði previously, Eurovision 2021 previously)
Kaiju! Hee!
This year's song is better. Hope it wins. And not just because of Unexpected Giant Monster Suits.
posted by Quasirandom at 11:00 AM on May 18, 2021
This year's song is better. Hope it wins. And not just because of Unexpected Giant Monster Suits.
posted by Quasirandom at 11:00 AM on May 18, 2021
...Possibly worth mentioning that the Eurovision first semifinal is tonight (here's the official livestream, starts in about an hour) and the finals are in 4 days, according to their website. Here's their live blog. I don't think Daði is on tonight, but maybe there'll be some other singers.
posted by trig at 11:09 AM on May 18, 2021 [2 favorites]
posted by trig at 11:09 AM on May 18, 2021 [2 favorites]
(I'm realizing that comment might seem snippy! Not meant that way, I just thought it was funny to not mention that the actual event is happening now. :-)
posted by trig at 11:21 AM on May 18, 2021
posted by trig at 11:21 AM on May 18, 2021
trig: Yup, they're in Semi-Final 2, on Thursday.
posted by May Kasahara at 11:33 AM on May 18, 2021
posted by May Kasahara at 11:33 AM on May 18, 2021
Feel like I framed this a bit too much about Eurovision, when these are both two quite decent synthpop songs that stand up on their own with their devo in sweatshirts / icelandic apathetic vibe. Especially “10 years” - songs about how long term relationships are going well seem kind of underrepresented in the world, and I’m happy to see the canon grow.
posted by Going To Maine at 11:33 AM on May 18, 2021 [2 favorites]
posted by Going To Maine at 11:33 AM on May 18, 2021 [2 favorites]
I am completely charmed by Daði Freyr and these dryly? humorous videos.
For those who enjoyed 10 years and wish to dance along, don't miss the helpfully detailed video tutorial:
"If you have a monster problem, this video is for you." "Very hip," in Daði's words.
Ooh and don't forget Where We Wanna Be.
posted by esoterrica at 11:39 AM on May 18, 2021 [1 favorite]
For those who enjoyed 10 years and wish to dance along, don't miss the helpfully detailed video tutorial:
"If you have a monster problem, this video is for you." "Very hip," in Daði's words.
Ooh and don't forget Where We Wanna Be.
posted by esoterrica at 11:39 AM on May 18, 2021 [1 favorite]
The official YouTube stream has been geoblocked for people with IP addresses in the United States in the past (which isn't necessarily an indication it will be blocked this year) but thanks to a last minute deal US viewers can now stream the contest, including the semifinals, on Peacock. You'll need to register if you haven't, but they've said the free plan will be good enough and you won't need a premium plan. (I'm about to find out if this is true).
posted by fedward at 11:40 AM on May 18, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by fedward at 11:40 AM on May 18, 2021 [1 favorite]
Eurovision Club has a live chat thread up on FanFare.
posted by PearlRose at 12:07 PM on May 18, 2021 [3 favorites]
posted by PearlRose at 12:07 PM on May 18, 2021 [3 favorites]
Like most Icelanders, I firmly believe that Think About Things would’ve won last year, and like most Icelanders, I’m mildly pessimistic this time around, even though 10 Years is wonderful.
Anyway, I’m happy enjoy this week either way. Eurovision is brilliant, partly because the structure forces the programmers to focus on the music, because there are just so many damn songs that they have no other option.
Given how much crap they cram in anyway (already we’ve been introduced to the official Eurovision 2021 dance crew), you know they’re itching to.
Nevermind, the songs have started. Oh, I like this Lithuanian song!
YAY IT’S ON
posted by Kattullus at 12:11 PM on May 18, 2021 [3 favorites]
Anyway, I’m happy enjoy this week either way. Eurovision is brilliant, partly because the structure forces the programmers to focus on the music, because there are just so many damn songs that they have no other option.
Given how much crap they cram in anyway (already we’ve been introduced to the official Eurovision 2021 dance crew), you know they’re itching to.
Nevermind, the songs have started. Oh, I like this Lithuanian song!
YAY IT’S ON
posted by Kattullus at 12:11 PM on May 18, 2021 [3 favorites]
I'm only halfway through my workday so no Eurovision livestream for me, but I have Daði's Billie Eilish cover on repeat, so that's something.
posted by esoterrica at 12:44 PM on May 18, 2021 [2 favorites]
posted by esoterrica at 12:44 PM on May 18, 2021 [2 favorites]
Nevermind, the songs have started. Oh, I like this Lithuanian song!
My top picks (subject to revision) are Iceland, Lithuania, and Germany, solely based on which ones have gotten stuck in my head. (Occasionally a bit of the Czech Republic comes around too.)
posted by Going To Maine at 1:38 PM on May 18, 2021 [1 favorite]
My top picks (subject to revision) are Iceland, Lithuania, and Germany, solely based on which ones have gotten stuck in my head. (Occasionally a bit of the Czech Republic comes around too.)
posted by Going To Maine at 1:38 PM on May 18, 2021 [1 favorite]
My main source of information about the Eurovision contest was a Benny Hill episode that spoofed it. I was about ten years old when I saw this episode of Benny's, and I had no idea what the hell he was even spoofing—or if it was even a send-up of a Real Thing. That, and Abba.
posted by SoberHighland at 3:21 PM on May 18, 2021
posted by SoberHighland at 3:21 PM on May 18, 2021
I think that is getting added to my 22nd Anniversary Mixtape that I’ve been compiling for the Mrs.
posted by Big Al 8000 at 10:15 PM on May 18, 2021 [2 favorites]
posted by Big Al 8000 at 10:15 PM on May 18, 2021 [2 favorites]
A member of Daði’s band has tested positive for Covid :-(
posted by Kattullus at 4:14 AM on May 19, 2021
posted by Kattullus at 4:14 AM on May 19, 2021
It is absolutely heartbreaking that Iceland won't be able to perform live on stage. They're going to use a recording from their second rehearsal for the Semifinal on Thursday, and after that... we'll see.
The group has prepared consistently good music for both of these last contest cycles, and they were so excited for the opportunity. I wish them all the best, despite the devastating news.
posted by PearlRose at 6:22 AM on May 19, 2021 [1 favorite]
The group has prepared consistently good music for both of these last contest cycles, and they were so excited for the opportunity. I wish them all the best, despite the devastating news.
posted by PearlRose at 6:22 AM on May 19, 2021 [1 favorite]
Oh, this makes me sad. I was looking forward to seeing them perform. They all must be so disappointed. I've read interviews where Daði has said his whole goal was just to get to perform on the Eurovision stage as a finalist.
I love Daði's voice, especially how smooth his low notes are. And I wish I had known that in January he had been looking for people to send in their voices in to be part of the chorus part towards the end of "10 Years". It would've been fun to be part of a Eurovision song.
I haven't expected them to win this year (and as much as I loved "Think About Things", I don't think they would've won last year either), but if they can't perform live, then it'll be tough to get into the top 10, won't it?
posted by droplet at 6:50 AM on May 19, 2021 [1 favorite]
I love Daði's voice, especially how smooth his low notes are. And I wish I had known that in January he had been looking for people to send in their voices in to be part of the chorus part towards the end of "10 Years". It would've been fun to be part of a Eurovision song.
I haven't expected them to win this year (and as much as I loved "Think About Things", I don't think they would've won last year either), but if they can't perform live, then it'll be tough to get into the top 10, won't it?
posted by droplet at 6:50 AM on May 19, 2021 [1 favorite]
They were so good! I guess the site they had to make your own sweatshirt crashed during the performance because everyone wants one.
posted by fifteen schnitzengruben is my limit at 4:11 PM on May 22, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by fifteen schnitzengruben is my limit at 4:11 PM on May 22, 2021 [1 favorite]
I was so excited! And then so sad.
posted by Going To Maine at 4:15 PM on May 22, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by Going To Maine at 4:15 PM on May 22, 2021 [1 favorite]
Make your own jumper may be working again, btw.
posted by fifteen schnitzengruben is my limit at 4:41 PM on May 22, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by fifteen schnitzengruben is my limit at 4:41 PM on May 22, 2021 [1 favorite]
Well, at least they were in the top 5, and his shows for later this year and next are pretty much sold out. I'm relieved that I was able to get a ticket for the NYC date!
posted by droplet at 9:24 PM on May 24, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by droplet at 9:24 PM on May 24, 2021 [1 favorite]
Tour announcement video (even though it’s mostly sold out.)
posted by Going To Maine at 3:33 PM on May 25, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by Going To Maine at 3:33 PM on May 25, 2021 [1 favorite]
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