THIS IS LOVE 

DEMY

SECHUK JURY

Rating

 217/320 (67.8%)

INTERNATIONAL JURY

GREECE

INT

JURY TOTAL

102.5

Amar

The bridge of the song is a 10/10, but the chorus and verse prior to the bridge fall flat. I had higher hopes, but I can definitely see this in the top 10 based on Demy's track-record of live performances.  

7

Benedek

Well Greece is sending a cheep crap uptempo song. They decided this kind of song because of the wave of ballads this year. It will stand out from them and might sneak trough but it will burn in the final and probably will be in the bottom. The only thing what might help this is the stage image in which Greece is good.

2

Christos

Well well well, the time has come for Demy in Eurovision supported by the composer Dimitris Kontopoulos and the choreographer Fokas Evangelinos (the Greek dream team)…but ..the song is a plain, pop easy listening slugger sound. I am sure that it will be upgraded on stage under the instructions of Fokas but I can’t smell the sent of the win!!! Demy is a sweet and expressive singer, Fokas and Dimitris are very famous and expertise but what about the song???… It’s good but…NOT ENOUGH!

4

Daria

The world of music wouldn’t have missed anything without this song. Very simple music with very poor lyrics, and I’m not a fan of this type of pop music.

4

Douwe

Stunning Demi and her team will attempt to take Greece back to the final.  Some much sought after energy will be brought to the stage with this song. What starts as a ballad transitions into a uptempo dance track with some light and breezy production. Dimitris Kontopoulos, responsible for 'Hold Me' (2013) and 'You Are The Only One' (2016) is the man behind the song. This safe choice will see Greece back on the Saturday evening gaining points here and there but a winner it isn't as it lacks any real personality and is not at all innovative. Having said that it is very much my guilty pleasure.

9.5

Elena

I wasn't really feeling this at first but the song grew on me and I kind of enjoy the early 2000 euro dance sound, but it takes some sunshine and volume. And a lot of base. Now, this works well on audio, but it might fall flat if the singer doesn't give enough energy on stage. We'll have to see about that. This will probably be played a lot in clubs this summer.

7

Frederico

Song by numbers. Greece opt for a most formulaic approach which is very likely to qualify for the final. I certainly wouldn’t vote for it though.

3

José

Demy is so sweet and beautiful. Besides that, I like how the song sounds by moment like a ballad, and then an up tempo song. I think this is the best greek entry since 2006, so Greece you are in excelent hands ... and thanks for not sending another OPA this year. 

9

Mark L

Quite frankly I got really bored with this song half way through. It feels like we have heard this type of song so may times before at ESC

4

Melissa

Whilst I'm very happy to see something uptempo, this song has the most generic dance beat that, paired with Demy's tailored-to-pop voice, is pretty forgettable once the track is over. It should make the final, but only just barely

6.5

Octavio

Not bad, but I expected so much more from , plus Demy deserved a better song. Good singer and great melody, great production. It's a sure top 10 in the final.  

10

Paul C

Very refreshing ! Yes, I like it, I wouldn't say it's the song of the year, but it is nice, fresh, entertaining, makes you want to move, and that's what we need this year.

8.5

Pia

one of the 10000000 ballads this year, but this builds to a melody , so quite good !

7

Roberto

Brilliant modern pop-dance entry. It's something interesting, a positive uptempo, pleasant but probably not so crafty. Some detractors could see in it a sort of sequel of "Glorious", but this song is overall alluring. Personally, I liked more "When the morning comes around". Satisfied.

7.5

Roy

As expected, a good song from Greece . Demy is a good singer, the song is catchy and easy on the ear. With a good staging, this will surely be top 10. A winner – I do not think so as it hardly brings anything new to the table.

7

Samantha

This isn't bad by any stretch, but it feels like two songs with two messages stitched together for the purposes of creating a tailor-made ESC entry. I know Greece stumbled last year, but this feels like an all-too-clinical approach to rediscover its former glory.

6.5

UNITED KINGDOM JURY

GREECE

UK

JURY TOTAL

114.5

Andrew G

This is very different to the rest of them , will definitely stick out, it is going to be the party peace of the show, this will do well, and it is a bit of a guilty pleasure for me.

8

Danny

There's a distinct lack of party songs this year and Greece definitely fill that box with this unashamed party track which has shades of Cascada to it. I feel that the production is perhaps lacking something and needs beefed up a bit but Greece will have no trouble making the final with this after missing out last year for the first time ever.

8

David B

Well, let's begin with the positives - it's better than last year's entry! Other than that, we are on familiar Greco-Swedish turf. Demy applies her not-so-strong voice to a re-hash of Romania 's 2014 entry, throws in a few strings and then exits stage right. As do her chances of winning.

5.5

David E

The return of ERT and a smashing return to form for our Greek friends.  Yes, it’s derivative, but in a sea of dull-as-ditchwater ballads this shines like a beacon of glittery frenetic fabulousness.  

8.5

Dean

I like the verse of this, but the chorus is really generic. I am sure Demy will give a great performance and it will be staged spectacularly, but this could well go the way of Cascada’s Glorious.  

6

Eddie

A stomper from Greece . Great production and a real pop voice. Hoping for great staging. Top 10 for sure. Will be a fan fav!

9

Edward

Who knew the Greeks were hiding the Schlager?!!  Thank you Demi for a proper Euro dance track in a year of slow ballads.  I even forgive the lack of key change given the tempo change at the start and the massive orchestral break.  We’ll be dancing to this for years.

9

Gary

90s coming back? This will appeal to those fans who need a dance beat to enjoy a Eurovision song, but that is all I can see in this – a fairly generic dance beat. There is now wowzer melody, or high flying lyric, sadly. It will keep the fans dancing, but it lacks something to make it stand out. Dance track by numbers, written by computer? 

6

Joe  

I was hoping for something with a bit more oomph. This is a competent entry. It hardly a winner.

5

Kevin

This year the Greek national broadcaster whittled it down to 2 possible entries, however. Demy was their third place contestant, this up-tempo Eurovision number called “This is Love”.  Is this a wise choice to gain Greece to the final?  We will see!

6

Lloyd

This reminds me of a DJ Sammy track, starting slow before turning into a classic dance song. The lyrics are not the most creative, but the strong vocals make up for it and I am positive this will be a great live performance. This is right up my street.

9

Mark M

Greece in uptempo entry shocker!  Will stand out a mile and will see Greece return to the final after last year's dreadful entry.

6.5

Martin

Demy's entry is one of those annoying songs with three differing musical styles all in a single package.  The slow ballad part drifts along too slowly for the pumping Euroclub anthem section to regain any pace or tempo - despite utilising the vocal talents of one of Greece's best pop singers, this hot mess may not see Saturday night..

5.5

Matt

Ok, with Greece we are used to their entries 'sounding Greek'.  This doesn't but I really like the song; nice build and good singer.  Yes, quite generic but my kinda song.

9

Nico

Gosh, defying all logic, it really looked Greece were going for the win putting together the dream team of Demy, Kontopoulos and Fokas, but then logic was left undefiled. As it turns out they only want to scrape qualification. A real pity, Demy is fab and deserves more than this mediocre effort. Rain falls from above... REALLY?!! That said, we have yet to see Fokas' staging which never fails to hit the spot. There are better songs in semi 1, but it may just nick one of their spots if they can pull of the show. 

5.5

Sally-Ann

Back in the day, you'd never have heard this sort of entry from Greece , but here it is, their first chart-loving hi-energy club classic, guaranteed to be on the iPod of every Eurovision within seconds.  It will live or die on its live performance.

8