Saturday Reject: Father McKenzie – Good Enough

A bit like an 80s power ballad.

Tim: Another from Finland, this time reaching the final and eventually coming third.

Tom: And named after an obscure character from a Beatles song. This seems promising.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=937jLNWZ5AI

Tim: I really like this.

Tom: So do I. That chorus is somehow both lighters-in-the-air and fist-pumping at the same time, which is something that doesn’t happen much since 80s power ballads. Actually, this is a bit like an 80s power ballad, isn’t it?

Tim: It is, especially with that keyboard synth. We start off with a quiet one instrument and vocal intro, already with a decent energy level, and then all of a sudden everything else jumps in, and he jumps up and around a bit. Actually, put like that it’s like Love Shine A Light. Hmm. Anyway, this song peaks fairly early, but never really comes down, and it is, overall, very Eurovision worthy.

Tom: Top key change, as well – in the middle of the song. Shame this one got rejected, really; I think it’d have stood a good chance.

Tim: Two weird things, though: firstly, potentially awkward costume choice, and secondly why does he keep running back to the piano? There’s plenty of piano being played when he’s not there, so he’s clearly not necessary.

Tom: It’s like a security blanket. Only more difficult to cuddle up to.