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Post by Q3 on Apr 2, 2011 20:52:32 GMT -5
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Post by readon on Apr 2, 2011 20:57:18 GMT -5
I loved your post rabbitrabbit The best way have a chance of bottling lightening is to pursue quality, seek out that which is genuine, heartfelt, deeply moving, timeless.... IMO, Adam #2 has to be an album that everyone views as Adam's artistic vision. That is if Adam wants to have the credibility as the artist that we all believe he is. Collabs with people that are more famous than he is, collabs with R&B artists where he is the just the pretty chorus, and duets will not give that result. The Adam brand needs to stand on its own without support from the more established artists in the industry. In Adam #2 he needs to establish his music with his sound. We have already seen some of that in FYE with Aftermath, Rabbit Hole, Voodoo, etc. I like the people that he is currently collaborating with. I like that they are not huge names in the industry. Adam did a great job with FYE, but there was Pink, Bellamy, Hawkins, and Gaga that were there to share in the credits and I think some of that overshadowed what Adam and his voice and interpretations were able to do with the music. It was like of course he should be successful with all that firepower for support. I want most of the credit for success in Adam #2 to rest clearly on Adam's shoulders. |
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Post by LindaG23 on Apr 2, 2011 20:57:32 GMT -5
Rabbitrabbit... Is that your art? It's amazing.
Readon - I just read your post and I agree with you 1000%. I do not want interviewers asking, how was it to work with ______ ? I want it to be him.
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Post by glamtealady on Apr 2, 2011 21:10:08 GMT -5
I loved your post rabbitrabbit The best way have a chance of bottling lightening is to pursue quality, seek out that which is genuine, heartfelt, deeply moving, timeless.... IMO, Adam #2 has to be an album that everyone views as Adam's artistic vision. That is if Adam wants to have the credibility as the artist that we all believe he is. Collabs with people that are more famous than he is, collabs with R&B artists where he is the just the pretty chorus, and duets will not give that result. The Adam brand needs to stand on its own without support from the more established artists in the industry. In Adam #2 he needs to establish his music with his sound. We have already seen some of that in FYE with Aftermath, Rabbit Hole, Voodoo, etc. I like the people that he is currently collaborating with. I like that they are not huge names in the industry. Adam did a great job with FYE, but there was Pink, Bellamy, Hawkjns, and Gaga that were there to share in the credits and I think some of that overshadowed what Adam and his voice and interpretations were able to do with the music. It was like of course he should be successful with all that firepower for support. I want most of the credit for success in Adam #2 to rest clearly on Adam's shoulders. I do agree he does need his own sound which I know he can do even with working with other people. I do not care if he has top 40 hits I would like an album I can listen to all the way through for ever and for Adam to be known as a great artist not just a bunch of top 40 hits no one will remember.. I am not a radio person so it really does not mean much to have a radio hits. |
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Post by nica575 on Apr 2, 2011 21:12:42 GMT -5
Rabbitrabbit... Is that your art? It's amazing. Readon - I just read your post and I agree with you 1000%. I do not want interviewers asking, how was it to work with ______ ? I want it to be him. ^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^ |
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Post by rad1109 on Apr 2, 2011 21:15:00 GMT -5
I agree. I have no doubt that Adam will (as pointed out currently is) working with proven hitmakers. But time keeps on turning and tastes should and do change. Today's sounds aren't necessarily tomorrows or even six months from nows (Aren't you a little tired of Kesha, Bruno and Rhianna songs on the radio right now? Even if you like them?). If you just try to just copy who is hottest now, you actually end up a little behind the curve of artistic change by the time the album comes out. I think that it's "tomorrows" hits, fresh sounds, hot new artists and new genres that are the really important ones, as difficult as it is to predict the future. The best way have a chance of bottling lightening is to pursue quality, seek out that which is genuine, heartfelt, deeply moving, timeless, while also new and timely (that also means you don't overlook being aware of the indie edge, the strange and unusual, the music art students and college djs are listening to too). Both Sia and Nikka are these kind of artists from what I can tell -- they are musicians musicians. I love the albums "clap your hands" and "everybody got their something", and am really glad Adam introduced me to them. I'm so happy Adam is spending time to perfect things with these folks, sitting with his new music for a little longer before recording it. Listening and thinking and writing and doing all the things vital to creating a truely personal and unique artistic identity. That is the surest ticket to Adam's career longevity IMO, making great new music (as well as singing flawlessly and performing with fire). I can't wait to hear it. Oh I agree.....I am eagerly awaiting Adam personal vision, no matter who the collaborator is. New is good! Everyone new and fresh started somewhere!! Can't wait and I so trust his instincts. He's an artist & I appreciate his work. |
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Post by glamnana on Apr 2, 2011 21:25:50 GMT -5
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Post by cayman on Apr 2, 2011 21:27:06 GMT -5
I loved your post rabbitrabbit The best way have a chance of bottling lightening is to pursue quality, seek out that which is genuine, heartfelt, deeply moving, timeless.... IMO, Adam #2 has to be an album that everyone views as Adam's artistic vision. That is if Adam wants to have the credibility as the artist that we all believe he is. Collabs with people that are more famous than he is, collabs with R&B artists where he is the just the pretty chorus, and duets will not give that result. The Adam brand needs to stand on its own without support from the more established artists in the industry. In Adam #2 he needs to establish his music with his sound. We have already seen some of that in FYE with Aftermath, Rabbit Hole, Voodoo, etc. I like the people that he is currently collaborating with. I like that they are not huge names in the industry. Adam did a great job with FYE, but there was Pink, Bellamy, Hawkins, and Gaga that were there to share in the credits and I think some of that overshadowed what Adam and his voice and interpretations were able to do with the music. It was like of course he should be successful with all that firepower for support. I want most of the credit for success in Adam #2 to rest clearly on Adam's shoulders. Me too, "credit for success" for album #2. Sometimes it is a bit overwhelming for me, so much pressure placed on artists, not sure how they can handle it. I'm thrilled to death that Adam has decided this is path in life. |
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Post by elizalynn on Apr 2, 2011 21:27:35 GMT -5
Readon, sent you a PM
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Post by tigerlily on Apr 2, 2011 21:29:53 GMT -5
I will be happy is Adam has a huge single or two BUT almost all on my fav musicians and bands have really not been huge single artists. I want Adam to create an album that is important. Pink Floyd is are really good example. I love album #7 "Obscured by Clouds" (1972) Album #8 is one of the biggest selling albums of all time "Dark Side of the Moon" (1973) Albums #9 to #14 were big sellers -- #1 in many countries. But they really only have one hit single "Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)" (1980). In 1973 "Money" hit #10 in the US and #13 in AU but that is it. I know that we are supposed to be in the era of tracks and albums are DOA -- but I do not buy that. I think that it is still possible to create an important album. And that is what I want, an album that matters. The Pink Floyd albums you mentioned were #7-#14. This is Adam's 2nd album. I hope fans aren't expecting a Pink Floyd- Dark Side of the Moon at this stage of the game. Adam is just starting out and he is still very much in learning mode- especially when it comes to songwriting. I do believe he has incredible musical instincts and he will deliver an album that shows growth and is more personal to who he is as an artist. I hope that fans will remember it is a long process and they don't expect too much, too soon. Unlike you, I want some ready-made pop hits on this album. Album #2 is extremely important, especially for Idol contestants. Let's face it- Hit singles help sell albums for artists who haven't fully established themselves. Adam is a smart guy, he knows how important it is to have a couple of hit singles from each album. I'm betting he makes sure that he has some songs on this next album that are radio-ready. |
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