Michal Szpak Rainbow

What’s this? “Rainbow”, the latest single from Poland’s Eurovision 2016 crooner Michał Szpak. It’s taken from his upcoming album Dreamer which will be available from Friday.

When did it drop? On Monday, 3 September.

Tell us more: “Rainbow” is a sweet change of pace for Michał. He still has his trademark slurred enunciation, but instead of a grandiose rock ballad, as we’ve come to expect from him, he opts for a simple piano accompaniment.

The simplicity suits him. Rather than whack one between the eardrums like “Color Of Your Life”, the song slowly but surely worms its way into the listener’s consciousness. “Rainbow in your eyes, we are all colours in one”, he sings, “What a beautiful day, what a beautiful day / You’re a rainbow, the sun after rain”. Even the most stubborn of individuals will struggle not to feel something.

Interestingly, the track clocks in at 2:44 and was published after 1 September. Cue Eurovision comeback rumours in three, two, one…

And the music video? So far, we just have a basic lyrics video in which a berobed Michał stands before an overhead microphone in a peach-hued room. Will we get an official music video? Perhaps, although colour scheme and camera angles aside, this is virtually identical to the music video for his last single “King Of The Season”. Speaking of which…

Michał Szpak “Rainbow” (Official Lyrics Video)

“King Of The Season”: Arriving at the end of May, this single is more like the Michał we’re used to, complete with an electric guitar and raspier vocal tone. The mood here is dark and dour (even though the video’s colour scheme is aqua blue). “No one can save us / Who else will give us another chance? / It’s so sad to live too fast / Without love, without trust / No one can save us”. There’s definitely no peachy optimism here.

Michał Szpak “King Of The Season” (Official Music Video)

Michał Szpak at Eurovision: Michał’s journey began amidst a storm of fan outrage when he beat hot favourite Margaret in the Polish national final for Eurovision 2016. Yet despite defeating the behemoth that was “Cool Me Down”, expectations were low for “Color Of Your Life” in Stockholm. However, Michał defied the odds once more. While he crashed with the juries, he came third in the televote, ensuring a top ten finish and Poland’s third best Eurovision result ever.

What has he been up to since? Already a rising star in Poland before the contest, Michał’s career has continued to ascend after Stockholm. He’s given us multiple well received singles including “Rosanna” and “Tic Tac Clock”. This time last year, he fuelled rumours of a Eurovision comeback with the release of the sub-three-minute “Don’t Poison Your Heart”. Outside the recording studio, he’s also a coach on The Voice of Poland.

What do you think of “Rainbow”? Are you excited to hear his new album on Friday? Let us know in the comments below.

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miles
miles
5 years ago

I didn’t like his esc entry…but what language is that?? I didn’t follow his carrer, did he come out yet?

Ania
Ania
5 years ago

An artist who impresses me with his voice but also with personality. Nobody has moved me to tears with their singing yet, and Micha? Szpak does it. His songs touches the soul. His new album “Dreamer” is beautiful, moody, allows you to relax.

Luiza
Luiza
5 years ago

Great Artist and great his new album DREAMER.

Daria
Daria
5 years ago
MARIOLA
5 years ago

Beautiful song

Bozena Krzyzanowski
Bozena Krzyzanowski
5 years ago

Micha? Szpak is my favorite singer and one of the best singers Poland ever had. I am very excited for his new album. Soon I will be able to hear him live in Warsaw.

Edyta
Edyta
5 years ago

I can’t stop listening it’s so beautiful!!! I’m a huge fan I won’t lie 🙂

fugu
fugu
5 years ago

Another geo-blocked link.

Edyta
Edyta
5 years ago
Reply to  fugu

That’s so true! I don’t understand it myself! And it’s annoying as heeellll

Rainbowlover
Rainbowlover
5 years ago

Do I wait for his new album?! I do not know how I will survive these 2 days! XD “Rainbow” is so beautiful that I cant stop listening to it… Did i already say that I love Michal? :p

Kris
Kris
5 years ago

Come back to ESC sweetie:)) nice song!

Ann
Ann
5 years ago

love

Stian F
Stian F
5 years ago

Oooooh . I never liked his Eurovision entry but “Rainbow” is beautiful !!!! 🙂 would not mind this for Eurovision at all:)

Kris
Kris
5 years ago

I loved the song back then, but honestly i have voted for his beautiful eyes and hair 😀