Tanoshii 2018

DA PUMP / U.S.A. — 5. It's cool, upbeat, but overall, I'm not a big fan of this kind of music. SABATON - To Hell And Back (Official Music Video) — 7. I'm not a fan of this band, but it's good. Sick Puppies - There's No Going Back (Explicit) — 4. It's a bit boring. Timur Mutsuraev I'm Tired — 4. In the days when I was into Tsoi and Chizh, I probably would have given this song a higher rating, but not now. Judas Priest - No Surrender (Official Video) — 8. Simple and tasteful. It's a shame that I missed out on this band back in the day (which is strange, considering my love for bands like Maiden). Although, maybe I'll listen to them sometime. Jacques Brel - Amsterdam — 6. Strong voice and the song is good, but there's just too much of that French "rrr". Two time - meme — 5. Again, it's not bad, but I'm not a fan of this kind of music. Claudio Capéo - Un homme debout (clip officiel) — 4. It didn't resonate with me, although the voice is good. kantsler_gi_-_OSHUN-SHANGO — 7. Well, I used to listen to her (Kantsler, not the song) and even went to her concert, but now I feel more neutral about her. Okay, I'll give it a higher rating out of nostalgia; I don't really feel like listening to this kind of music now. Swordbearer - The Pathway to the End (with lyrics) — 6. It's okay. Through the Valley - Shawn James - lyrics — 6. I've been listening to this guy for the past couple of months, and he's good. I wanted to send one of his songs, but a different one. When I saw the title, I was already thinking of giving it an 8, but... Wow, how much more lackluster this performance seems compared to the one I'm used to listening to:



I don't know how many years have passed between the recordings, but the guy clearly hasn't been wasting his time. Take, for example, his signature rattle (that growling sound) - it sounds much more confident in the new version, and he effortlessly incorporates it throughout the song. Oh well, I got carried away.
Celtic Woman - Tír na nÓg ft. Oonagh — 7. Well, damn. For me, as a fan of "true" Celtic music, this is too pop-y (said the person who submitted a nearly pop song, lol). But - pleasant voices and that catchy chorus, and it's even in Gaelic. Perhaps the only thing I wanted to hum after listening to the entire contest (besides the already familiar Wolves), and that's worth a lot.
Venom of Venus — 9. This is cool, no questions. I'm going to their concert in March. But not a 10, because they have even better songs. Anneke van Giersbergen - Circles. I messed up. I should have submitted this version:



Interesting arrangement and it sounds much deeper. But I thought it was 5+ minutes, and in reality, the last 40 seconds of the song are strangely duplicated at the end. Although, I don't think that would have significantly increased the rating. And in any case,

Anneke could sing a bad menu and I'd buy everything on it...