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Post by vikkisusanne on Apr 12, 2012 22:48:00 GMT -5
anjalee- I know Adam said entitlement is not pretty but wouldn't it be awesome if he made 2 vids? A "PG" one for the masses and an "R" rated, male lover theme for the fans? Well, a girl can dream can't she? No, because in this age of technology information is so widespread, and how Adam fans are so good at the internet, it'll get out everywhere. And it'll just cause a media storm, which may or may not be a bad thing. Or have everyone focusing on the gay, and not so much the music. I'm not jumping on you, but I'm curious though. Why do Adam fans want it so bad for Adam to have a love interest in his videos? Is it because a lot of other artists do it? Is it because Adam is gay and we want to see him with someone in his videos? Is it because people think Adam is being treated unfairly by not being able to have one if he wanted too? I don't know, I think I'm just one of those fans that couldn't really care less about Adam having a lover in his videos. I usually think when a lover is in the video, that it's kind of of silly and cheesy, and actually bring the song down, instead of making it better and is usually not done well unless it's some interesting, movie like story being told, ie many of Usher videos. I guess I'm just not into that whole romance thing, :-/ Marie, I was just kidding about 2 separate vids. I know this WILL never happen. Also, NCOE is a song that really doesn't require a love interest to make a great video. On the other hand, I do feel that Adam has limits placed on him because mainstream America can't stomach visual displays of same sex love. I am not saying that he would even WANT to have man/man lovers in a vid, but it just irks me that he CAN'T. Case in Point: As much I admire the BTIKM video with light/dark Adams, I really believe that he had no option but to come up with this creative alternative. Especially considering that whenever he describes the song to the media, he says it's all about needing to reassure your lover. Ya don't see any of THAT theme in the video. It seems that most of the videos today are full of sexual innuendo or just blatant sex, and lets face it, sex sells. I just feel sad that this avenue is closed to AL. And I don't necessarily want to see HIM with a love interest, especially since he is in a committed relationship, but I think it's high time for love it all its forms to be celebrated and accepted rather than looking away in disgust. :-/
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Post by vikkisusanne on Apr 12, 2012 22:20:15 GMT -5
This beginning sounds a little different from the soundcloud version.. They have a free mp3 download button for this song on their site! :-/Should this be reported to someone?? [comes in wearing mod hat] As I recall, we had two avenues for reporting unathorized references to Beg for Money. 1) We could tweet to RCAPromo (this is better done by people who have a SMALL amount of Twitter followers) 2) There was a specific monitored area at AO for reporting. I can't remember who/where this was at AO - need help**** If four (4) or so ATOP members with limited followers could please tweet RCApromo, someone figure out the old AO reporting procedure, and then have a group of people contact AO I think we'll have done our best. If you tweet RCApromo, please post here so we no if more posts are needed/ enough posts are done. I only have a small handful of followers so I tweeted @rcapromo. Hope this helps. ???
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Post by vikkisusanne on Apr 12, 2012 21:55:25 GMT -5
anjalee- I know Adam said entitlement is not pretty but wouldn't it be awesome if he made 2 vids? A "PG" one for the masses and an "R" rated, male lover theme for the fans? Well, a girl can dream can't she?
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Post by vikkisusanne on Apr 12, 2012 21:39:24 GMT -5
Finally got to the end of this thread. So much WIN today!!! My heart is so full it almost hurts. Is this really happening? Has the time finally come for Adam to step up to claim his rightful place among the chosen ones in pop music? I want 2012 to be THE YEAR that the world woke up to his awesomeness!!! NCOE is sheer perfection for me. I love the pretty, I love the gritty, so lush and edgy at the same time. I assume Adam does all the vocal layering and I recognize his voice later in the song but I think I hear a voice singing an octave lower after the first 2 lines ("so let's just stay awake until we grow older..."). Do you guys hear it? It is very subtle and sounds like low baritone/bass? Not sure it's Adam. I LOVE the idea of a ravey, Burning Man, beach party, driving fast with the top down, celebration of young people all over the world theme for the video!
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Post by vikkisusanne on Apr 7, 2012 12:20:05 GMT -5
Regarding incorrect grammar, my pet peeve is the misuse of "she" and "her" as in, "Her and I went to the concert." It seems like I'm hearing "her" all the time now and "she" less and less.
On another note, the idea that Adam shares his wardrobe and jewelry with his friends just tickles me so much. It's so sweet and generous and I love the recycling aspect of it too. It reminds me of when I was a teen and my friends and I would rummage through each other closets for just the right thing to wear.
Adam is just the gift that keeps on giving! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by vikkisusanne on Apr 5, 2012 20:40:47 GMT -5
Glad to see that Sutan is going to be there! But, yikes, at first glance that photo looked like he had his throat slit?!?
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Post by vikkisusanne on Apr 5, 2012 20:30:22 GMT -5
WANT MORE!!!!. OMG he looked sooooo fabulous. Who was that woman who hustled him along, the red carpet nazi??? She said he needed to save his voice. What??? Looks like only 1 song. Looks like other red carpet interviews too by the photo above. Will we get to hear all of them. PLEEEEZ!!!
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Post by vikkisusanne on Mar 26, 2012 8:03:20 GMT -5
OT- Just caught BTIKM video on VH1 (7:50 central time). It still gives me a thrill each time I manage to catch it before work and I am glad it is still in the AM rotation. :D When I watch some of the other videos I can't help but notice how sex is such a MAJOR theme in so many of them. Makes me frustrated and sad that this is such a taboo for Adam and seriously limits his ability to express his creative genius in an honest way. The phrase "Sex Sells" is still so true in our culture, but the narrow minded among us really do put him in a straight jacket. . I would do anything to see a full out, no holds barred video of one of his new songs. (Imma thinking Shady or Broken English. A girl can dream, can't she?)
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Post by vikkisusanne on Mar 25, 2012 21:10:57 GMT -5
Is it just me or were there a few awkward moments here? The DJ asking Adam to dance, sing some KP (what's up with that? although he certainly did justice to her song), talking about his eyebrows, a few long pauses. I dunno. I was soo excited to watch him live but kinda let down with WWFM. Adam has written so much himself for the new album but he didn't get to perform one of HIS songs.
Now the peeps are lining up to take pix in groups of 4. Can you imagine the mad dash to get the "inside" positions??? LOL, it would be hell to get so close but be just out of reach of that awesome torso! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by vikkisusanne on Mar 25, 2012 21:00:33 GMT -5
Jeez Louise, Adam gave them the choice of Cuckoo or Trespassing and we ended up with WWFM??? What is wrong with these people. I wonder what Adam thought about this? Really wanted to hear a new fast track. His voice is flawless but come on. :-/ :-/ :-/
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