KEEP THE FAITH

TAKO GACHECHILADZE

SECHUK JURY

Rating

 212/320 (66.3%)

INTERNATIONAL JURY

GEORGIA

INT

JURY TOTAL

106

Amar

Tako is a great artist, but there is really nothing stand out with the song. We've heard it all before, a ballad about hope and peace. I will say that if she gets the staging right, this could end up being memorable to some viewers and could get Georgia into the finals. 

5.5

Benedek

This song is a bland ballad. However, I think the singer delivers a great vocal she has great stage presence. I don.t know its chances but Georgia is always unpredictable. I think still it will struggle.

5.5

Christos

From the very first moment i felt in love with this song - the singer and of course with the whole stage performance. This is what I call The Eurovision Song Contest. I didn't expect such a nice song from this country. Please vote for her she deserves a top 5 placing!!!!

9

Daria

Not my cup of tea, but this cup is quite good and very classical. As usually Georgia has the whole package: singer, song (with a key change?) and in several months we will see a good staging. Just listening to the song is a bit boring for me.

6

Douwe

Georgia seem to have been taking note following the victory of '1944'. This is a dramatic and powerful piece of music with a very distinct Bond theme to it although it does become very repetitive. Tako will finally go to the ESC (in 2009 she was a member of Stephane & 3G but Georgia withdrew) and vocally she cannot be faulted. They need to look at the backing images used during the national final performance as these will more than likely need to be changed. A likely qualifier ? Most certainly but if Georgia were trying to be Ukraine 2.0 they have failed and so far Lindita has the bigger ballad ...

7

Elena

Political song of the year? I can't say I'm keen on politics in ESC, but this song at least is about standing strong even though the world is what it is at the moment. I liked the james bond-ish music, but the lyrics are a bit to repetitive and Tako Gachechiladze's voice is good, but not great.

4

Frederico

Wow, my favourite so far. Great singing, beautiful big ballad. Good to have songs in Eurovision that actually have a message. This is a very difficult song to sing but Tako delivers. I think this will definitely qualify. Gives me goose bumps.

9.5

José

I'm used to give the lowest scores to the outlandish entries of Georgia , but this time Tako is amazing and I keep the fight to have Georgia in the final. I don't want this song to win because a political song winning for second time would be a tragedy for ESC, but the singer and the song are great, and deserve to get the best result for Georgia ever.

8

Mark L

First and foremost love the Diana Ross Chain reaction Stylie dress. It is fabulous! Unfortunately the song is only so so

4.5

Melissa

Whilst it’s clear that Tako has a decent set of pipes, she does tend to go overboard with the vocal gymnastics (that are in need of some supplemental training). Whilst this has one key change too many for me, I do like the lyrics, and the LED backdrop, whilst not to everyone’s taste, make this entry a standout.

6.5

Octavio

Good choice, beautiful woman with an amazing voice and a great song, deep message, Though it remains to be seen if the backing images will have to be changed.. Some may be deemed 'politically insensitive' to broadcast at Eurovision.

8

Paul C

It sounds like a mix of Conchita's and Jamala's winning entries. It's not a bad song but it is not very origninal. I'd say Georgia will probably do good this year but I do not see this as a winning entry.

6.5

Pia

Wow ! Another "strong one " And what a singer ! Dangerous, dangerous .....

8

Roberto

Rise like a phoenix Part II ? Despite you might think this at the very first listening, the song is very good and her performance does the difference. Yes, a bit ordinary, with a lot of similitudes, but powerful and upfliting enough to be appreciated.

8.5

Roy

The song is better than their 2016, that was quite an easy task. The fact that the singer is from the 2009 song that did not go to Moscow , should get her votes. I, however, I cannot really get around this song – quite political I guess judging from the backdrop, although I struggle to hear the lyrics properly.

5

Samantha

There's always a Bond Theme in the mix somewhere, isn't there? Can't fault her vocals (although the pronunciation could be improved), but this feels a bit cliche to me.

4.5

UNITED KINGDOM JURY

GEORGIA

UK

JURY TOTAL

106

Andrew G

Nice song and very deep, sounds like a bit of a bond theme, nice melody, good voice, she hits the notes, this should do well and deserves a place in the final.

7

Danny

A big old school ballad. Tako is a great singer and I think the juries will like this but it’s a bit OTT for the public, but I like it and I think it’s a qualifier.

8

David B

When I heard the song was called 'Keep the Faith', I was expecting a joyous, Northern Soul stomper. Which this obviously isn't. A great vocal and a nagging chorus but ultimately it's quite doomy. Lots of nice key changes to keep us entertained but are we ready for another '1944'?

7

David E

Wow!  A hot and sultry bit of Bond delivered by a stunning siren with hair that has its own international dialling code. Loving this immensely

9

Dean

A strong performer, but she is better than the song, which, although dramatic, lacks a real hook. Its just not memorable.

4

Eddie

The bond song of this year! Simple presentation and a cracking voice. Good choice. Not sure about the backdrop war images.

6

Edward

Our first “Bond theme” of the season.  This is a classic ballad in Eurovision style, performed expertly live and featuring some seriously gratuitous key changes.  The “political” elements in the staging need careful consideration, albeit the use of video screen has a lot of potential (especially the backing singers).

7.5

Gary

Georgian drama! I like the feel of this and the voice is strong. I'm not a fan of shouty singing and would rather see that more controlled, but I think Georgia will do ok with this one. I like the sentiment too. Good luck!

7.5

Joe  

I LOVE this! Proper massive ballad with massive hair. Massive love for this

10

Kevin

This power Ballard really captured my attention after the first listen; Tako puts her heart and soul into her performance and vocal.  Full of energy and a real glamour Tako owns the stage with confidence and charisma  

7.5

Lloyd

Looks like Georgia have taken elements from previous Eurovision winners performances and put them together to get this years entry. The outfit and stage set is very similar to Conchita Wurst and the song had a political meaning following last years winning song '1944'. A big belter of a song!

6.5

Mark M

A decent enough ballad with some strong political undercurrents.  It's a bit 'difficult' for me and I can't see how they will be allowed to keep a lot of the LED back drop in the performance.  Not a bad effort.

5.5

Martin

When Bon Jovi springs into your head when reading the song title, that doesn't bode well for this entry.  This year's "Bond Theme", Tako provides superb vocals but it's all very slow, dreary and RLAP-lite, even down to the dress.  Her hair is likely to be the biggest talking point here.

5

Matt

A dark and rather melancholy song with a dash of mournful regret thrown in.  An excellent singer helps carry the moody and dramatic song to its conclusion.  But not a song I'd repeatedly play.

5

Nico

Love this woman's voice and presence, but find the song a bit shouty and get bored of it after 2 minutes.

5.5

Sally-Ann

A simple but effective power ballad for Georgia this year that builds to a classic Euro finish (i.e. screechy high notes). 

5