Who convinced us and who didn’t?
Sanremo 2022, report cards of the first evening. How did she go? Between ups and downs, the 72nd Italian Song Festival started, as always live every evening from Tuesday to Saturday from the stage of the Ariston in the city of Sanremo, in Liguria. For the third time Amadeus is the artistic director and conductor, together with his friend Fiorello. A different woman by their side every night. Many singers, many guests and finally the audience in the hall, the big absentee in 2021. Ready for our report cards?
Sanremo 2022, report cards first episode: singers in the race
Let’s start with the 12 singers who performed on the first evening of the Italian Song Festival, now in its 72nd edition (waiting for the other 13 singers in the competition in the second episode of Wednesday 2 February 2022).
- Achille Lauro and the Harlem Gospel Choir, 8. The Festival begins with a bang and probably with a blow to the heart at the various Pillons. Achille Lauro appears shirtless. So they will stop criticizing her looks. The song seems to have already been heard, but the performance of the choir adds an extra touch. Do we also want to talk about Baptism at the end of the performance?
- Yuman, 6. Let’s leave out the fact that he had 8 plus size pants. The performance of him does not leave a good memory.
- Noemi, 8. The good grade is due to Alberta Ferretti’s dress (which makes her look like Ariel in the meeting at the palace with Prince Eric in the Disney cartoon). Nice song, but without exaggerating.
- Gianni Morandi, 8.5. With the bandaged hand he returns to the Festival as a competing singer after 22 years. And after 10 since he was presenter. The song is in perfect Jovanotti style, who wrote it. And makes the singer young again: You’re going strong, but remember to take care of your hand.
- The List Representative, 9. Beautiful song brought to the stage by Veronica Lucchesi and Dario Mangiaracina. After all, they are among the favorites of the edition. The moves brought to the stage are also beautiful, tailored to TikTok.
- Michele Bravi, 7. The look is beautiful, the voice is beautiful, a song that perhaps could have given more. But Michele Bravi is good, both in surname and in fact.
- Massimo Ranieri, 6. Ranieri’s usual song. For heaven’s sake, incredible voice. But usual Ranieri-style song.
- Mahmood and Blanco, 10. Very favorite on the eve, conquer for song and performance. A really nice performance.
- Ana Mena, 5. Negative vote for the look and also for the song. It is not clear where this is headed.
- Rkomi, 7. A bit of healthy young rock, a bit immature, but at least that’s something different seen on the Ariston stage.
- Dargen D’Amico, 8. And who expected a dance piece in Sanremo? It makes you want to go back to the disco.
- Giusy Ferreri, 6. Despite being used to the Ariston stage, this time the song doesn’t seem to live up to expectations. But the dress is beautiful, very sexy.
Sanremo 2022, prime time report cards: presenters and guests
And here we are with the various Amadeus, Fiorello, Ornella Muti and the guests, first of all the legendary Maneskin.
- Maneskin, 10 and praise. After winning Sanremo 2020, Eurovision and other awards, obtaining nominations everywhere, having opened the Rolling Stones concert, they return to the stage that actually launched them internationally. And they are moved. How can you not love them? Coraline, then, is a simply unique piece. They win hands down.
- Matteo Berrettini, 8. The vote goes to his stage presence, to make you fall in love at first sight. But the interview could have been better.
- Orietta Berti, 5. What is she wearing?
- Amadeus, 7. As always convinces with its glittery jackets and its spontaneity. The Festival of him is like that, like it or not.
- Fiorello, 7. His gags do not shine, even if some have made us laugh a lot. But his presence reassures the conductor and that’s enough.
- Ornella Muti, 4. He could have accepted Armani’s clothes, at least the vote would have risen. She appears to be on stage doing us a favor. Better as an actress than a presenter.
Don’t miss our second evening report cards!
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