The Swiss song was revealed on 11th March with the premiere of the video on youtube. Back in January, Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR announced the name of their chosen act and that the song would also be internally selected and revealed at a later date. Going to Vienna is Veronica Fusaro with "Alice"
The narrative of the video sees singer Veronica attending a wedding. The video traipses through the traditional parts of a wedding day, hinting at the bride (presumably, Alice) and Veronica's 'secret' relationship. The actors do a good job at showing the characters' (true) feelings as nobody says anything. Interspersed are shots of Veronica playing guitar and singing the song with a band. At the end, the two protagonists embrace at a lakeside with a snow topped mountain in view. The song, wholly in English, is a rocky ballad with some simple but prominent guitar riffs. In the text, the narrator wishes to explain to the subject of an unrequited - maybe even forbidden - love and how they wish they could be open about their feelings. The song makes me think of Anna Calvi, Rihanna's "Love on the brain" and "You don't own me" by Lesley Gore and subsequent covers.
I love the simple storytelling in the video but I am unsure if this could/should get moved to a ESC perspective. Alternately, the sections where Veronica plays with the band look cool, authentic and also lets her personality come to the fore. Her style is individual and is easy to recollect, plus her minimalistic reactions and performance style is a welcome change from some of the more emotive shows. I could easily hear this on the radio throughout Europe and may have a longer life outside the contest.
ARTIST -Veronica Fusaro
SONG – Alice
WRITING/PRODUCTION CREDITS – Veronica Fusaro, Charlie McClean
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