La Mia Città

EMMA MARRONNE

SECHUK JURY

182

/ 280 (65%)

INTERNATIONAL JURY

ITALY

JURY TOTAL

91.5

Amar

Italy never lacks in quality - almost a fact. There is a lot of quality in both the song and the artist herself! However, this could go either way, it'll all come down to the stage presence & detail. I'm afraid that this might end up in the middle of the leader-board because the performance gets lost. I don't doubt Emma's abilities on stage, it's just the song is not exactly an attention grabber. I do hope it all works on stage…   

7.5

Axel

Quite good. And Emma is a good singer.

7

Benedek

Well Italy has a chance to be around top 10-15. Not better. Why? Because this is a very bland song.The language is special but the rest is a mixture of noise.

3

Douwe

Emma will perform the pop/rock "La mia città" for Italy in Copenhagen . Since they returned to the contest in 2011 they have given us a wide variety of styles with all of the songs reaching the top 10. This will probably equal the results of its predecessors and Emma is a force to be reckoned with on stage but it isn't a winner.

6

Elias

Now this is an original authentic amazing song. I had a great feeling about it and I think Emma will be awesome live. Great singer, great choice. The first favorite for the trophy for me.

9

José

As a fan of Emma Marrone, I expected a more equlibrated song. She has very much better songs than this. I feel so dissapointed for this bunch of noises

4

Mark

Once again a classy entry from Italy . Strong Voice, good song, but strangely missing something and I can't put my finger on what that is

6

Melissa

Italy ’s entries since their 2011 return have been consistently winning me over, however this is really not doing it for me. I don't know if it is because the song isnt under the scrutiny of San Remo , but I'm finding it hard to imagine myself or any other person in the arena getting up and rocking to this. It's a respectable entry, but the hook isn't winning me over. It might however take several listens to get into, not what you really need from a song which has direct entry into the final.

5.5

Octavio

Great singer. Emma is the perfect choice, she has all the ingredient of a winner (voice (I love her voice), charisma, star quality) but I am not sure if it's catchy enough to be remembered: It starts off really good, linking the guitars, but towards the end the song becomes less appealing imo. I think this song a good, is very radio pop/rock in Italian.  She's sure to lift it with her live performance.

8

Paul C

A powerful and great song from Italy again this year. This is quality, it has  a nice Italian rock touch and I love Emma's voice. I really hope it will score high in Copenhagen this year.

8

Pia

Well I don´t know what to say ....this isn´t a typical italian esc-song. First I didn´t like it at all, but it isn´t so bad. But I cannot say that I like it, she has a good performance nevertheless. Not a winner .....

6

Roberto

Italia goes rock. Emma is one of the most successful solo artists in Italy in the last years. She's got an incredible stage presence and she's really talented. This song suits so well with her "power". A great song, very good Italian lyrics, punchy sounds. Even rock could be classy. Brava Emma !

9.5

Roy

Unlike the majority of fans I amnot that keen on Italy . I am happy they have returned to Eurovision but they have not set my music mind alight with any of their songs.

This one is not a horror, but it is nothing special. Emma has a typical Italian female voice, and the song is a typical rock song but it won't jump to my top 5. I wonder about what city she is singing? It surely won't get me rushing off to this city in a hurry.

5

Samantha

I've been waiting to see Emma at Eurovision since her stellar Sanremo performaces of "Arrivera" and "Non e l'Inferno". This doesn't quite match up to that level (lacks an unforgettable hook), but it still has the brash, gutsy energy that I love in her other work.

7

UNITED KINGDOM JURY

ITALY

JURY TOTAL

90.5

Andrew

Italy do it again. Catch us out with the timing of the announcement but no change in the quality of the song. Just what I'd expect from Emma, winner of last year's San Remo . Distinctly Italian sound with an instant hook. Fabulous!

9.5

Brian

I haven't taken to this song at the moment but It may be a grower. A bit too rocky and frantic for me and I'm not keen on her voice although she does give a good live performance.

4

Danny

Italy sends their biggest female star of the moment (take note UK ) with this rather rocky song. She is an excellent performer and the song is catchy enough but it doesn’t scream winner to me, more low top 10. I preferred her 2012 San Remo entry, but this won’t embarrass Italy and should continue their streak of decent results.

8

David A

I can’t take to this, and I’m not sure who voting will give it credence. It reminds me of France last year with some of Bulgaria 11 thrown in and something about ‘a dance floor’.  I love Italy at Eurovision but fear this may not be a good year for them.

3

David B

Well, you have to hand it to RAI. No messing around - just ask the country's biggest star to represent you! Take note BBC (as if). This is light years away from the froth and nonsense of Ukraine and Belarus . Grown-up music for grown-ups. It's probably going to look amazing on stage and Emma's performance will doubtless be superb. The song though doesn't, yet, scream 'winner' but I'd be happy to be proved wrong in May.

7

David E

When I heard that RAI were sending my favourite current Italian artist I was over the moon… then I heard the song and I can’t remember when I was last SO disappointed with a Eurovision entry!  It’s a dull, urbane album track which does nothing to showcase Emma’s trademark highly charged and emotional vocals.  It’s bland and forgettable, and I’m really sad…  Never has an opportunity been so widely missed!

4

Dean

A decent song, for sure, but I guess I was expecting more as I loved her 2012 San Remo song.  Definitely improves with repeated listenings. Probably Top 10.

7

Eddie

Fab rocky number. Love the sound and modern feel of the song. Hope that do a suitable performance - well done Italy !

8

Gary

What a great singer! A promising intro, but the song is a bit rocky for me. A 3 minute version could be very punchy and raise an arena from its seats though (for those not standing anyway!). This has something, but it hasn’t grabbed me on the first few listens.

6

Matt

We all know with that voice it is actually Bonnie trying to redeem herself.  Come the chorus  I can only picture Baby Doll and her 'gorgeous' outfit!  If she were driving through her city she'd only ever get into second gear.  Good but not quite right for ESC . In the best Len Goodman way:  SEVEN!

7

Nico

Great song, great performer. Best so far for me, yet I'm not so sure it is instant enough to make an impact ESC . Having said that, a 3 minute version may pack more punch and I wouldn't underestimate Emma's charisma in selling it.

8

Paul J

This promised more than it delivered. I like her voice but this went nowhere. Of course it depends on the way it's staged but after one listen I think this is the weakest of their recent entries.

4

Sally-Ann

Italy always puts forward songs of undeniable quality and for that we should be grateful.  This one may be a slow burner but for me it's not instant or catchy enough to warrant their previous high placings. 

6

Tristán

I love the retro feel to the song's intro, especially when the organ comes into the background. And it's a very good song, albeit quite easy to forget. The second half is less interesting but hopefully, since this song is some 30 seconds too long, they will excise the excess from the second half.

9