Denmark’s Melodi Grand Prix 2024 has its contestants. Danmarks Radio has released all eight songs that will compete at DR Koncerthuset, including the return of Basim and the appearance of Aura Dione.
Aura Dione is known in Denmark for songs including “Something from Nothing” and “Geronimo”. Basim, meanwhile, is back in the contest ten years after winning with “Clilche Love song”.
After what DR describes as years of disappointment, the broadcaster says it has changed direction. The Head of DMGP told DR that the selection had been refocused on songs that make an immediate impression, as well as entries that might work at Eurovision:
“We have further developed some of the things that we think already worked in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix and then sharpened the focus on what was missing. In the past, we have included songs that were super strong radio numbers, but that you might have to hear a few times before they stuck. This year we have focused more on the fact that it should be “love at first listen”. That the songs hit you the first time you hear them.
In addition, we have focused on the fact that we wanted to include songs that we assessed would do well in Eurovision. There have been songs in particular that spoke to the greatest emotions – as last year’s Eurovision winner ‘Tattoo’ also did – and effective pop songs like Finland’s ‘Cha Cha Cha’ from Eurovision for example did.”
So, at least in theory, Denmark has gone looking for instant impact, big emotion and effective pop. Whether the selection committee’s listening ears were working properly is another matter. Here are the eight songs, ready for you to endure — or enjoy — according to your point of view.
Chu Chu – The Chase (Zoom Zoom)
Basim – Johnny
Stella – Sign Here
UBLU – Planetary Hearts
RoseeLu – Real Love
Janus Wiberg – I need your love
SABA – Sand
Aura Dione – Mirrorball of Hope
