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Post by ayleim on Jan 22, 2013 11:34:49 GMT -5
... Who would have thought, that after all these years, it is not only his voice, his performance skills nor his sex appeal that got me glued to my seat - in my case, that glue is his music and his songs. ... Loved your post, aleksandrakv! I'd never be able to express this so clearly - that discounting his personality and visuals, his music and voice alone would keep us riveted. That after listening to him, other popular songs might be catchy and fun, but lack the emotional weight, the depth, range and breath-taking quality that before, I'd mostly associated with a few of my favorite classical instrumental pieces. The only problem with his music is that I can't sing along. (Sorta the same way I can't hum along with my favorite piano and violin concertos.) Small price to pay.... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2013 11:34:57 GMT -5
Maybe they will record the duet and put it out as a fund raiser for Cyndi's charity. Since Adam can't seem to get on US radio on his own, I think collaberations might help him break through. Bring it on. I love Cyndi and Adam together,but what I really long for is a Pink and Adam duet.. To me that would be the ultimate :D Pink and Adam would sound great together. I know everyone really liked the Mad World with Cyndi but I thought she tried to out power him somewhat and didn't do a great job at it -- what was she thinking. I give Adam props for throttling back and letting her take over. I'm sure they'd work this out in the studio. btw, no diss to Cyndi -- one of my dogs is actually registered as "True Colours" if that gives you any idea that I'm a huge fan. I have nothing to base this on but I doubt that Pink would be too interested in singing with Adam. She doesn't need him. Has she collaborated with anyone else in the past? I was curious as to when she sang WWFM -- was it before or after Adam had success with it? I heard it after Adam's version so was wondering if she sang it after he did. ...... I liked his rendition better. I also love how he keeps changing it up. I don't know too many other artist who rework they're songs as much as Adam does -- maybe Paul Simon? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2013 11:47:14 GMT -5
I really like Adele. Her voice, her songs, her corky British humour ( based on one interview that I saw - so I can't really call myself a fan) all appeal to me. Most importantly, I value her for becoming so successful without using her womanly attributes in a fashion that all female singers do nowadays. Also, Adele doesn't dance, she just stands (sits/walks) and sings. Who would have thought, that you can sell millions without shaking your tushy (not that I have anything against shaking tushies, provided it's talented)... It pleases me as a woman and restores my faith in humanity (it really does). That would also be one similarity between Adam and her that I see; both of them defy the odds, don't fit the mold, and since I'm a die hard Adam fan, it makes me appreciate her a little more. Why am I not a die hard Adele fan? With her, you know what you get. The sound, the vibe, the colour of her voice are predictable. You can say: "I'm in the mood for Adele" and just play her, no surprises. If you get bored, or sleepy, at one point you can doze off without risking being woken up, I guarantee. Whereas Adam is everything but predictable. He surprises and grabs attention, demands focus and doesn't allow dosing off. The variations of all sorts stretch throughout his albums as wholes and within individual songs as well. He easily sails through genres and singing styles and that inclusive energy and all-encompassiveness are his biggest assets. Arguably, they are his biggest flaw - whoever said here that Adam is too good for his own good was probably right. Yesterday I listened to Skyfall once, twice... I really liked it. In the middle of the third time, all it did is bring me back to Adam and his songs. I felt the urge to revisit Loaded Smile, Can't Let You Go, Broken Open... So I made a playlist, combining them with similar songs from "Trespassing", like Broken English, Chokehold, Take Back, Nirvana... Oh boy! He took me to a higher plane, I have to say. I was newly and freshly amazed, shocked, stunned and all the other things related to a bona fide cathartic experience. Those are Songs, with capital S. I honestly believe that Can't Let You Go is a masterpiece, for example. Skyfall pales in comparison to it. Who would have thought, that after all these years, it is not only his voice, his performance skills nor his sex appeal that got me glued to my seat - in my case, that glue is his music and his songs. I will never ever flinch in the face of FOOs waving with sales, numbers, legacies and what not as evidence of anyone's superior quality. Even disregarding Adam's natural charisma and killing performance style, his Songs are outstanding in such a way that doesn't allow doubt or second guessing. I wish that no fan of his, or even Adam himself, let that doubt sneak upon them. I wish that Adam never takes scissors and chops off all those rivulets, contours and ornaments of his that so lavishly fall outside the expected circle in order to fit; because his shape is that of a multi-pointed star and I see those points, embrace them and love him for them. The predictability of a circle is for squares. I want my sun to have rays. ETA/ How redundant would it be now, on scale from 1 to 5, to say that I can't wait for Album #3? Squee!!!!   I love this post, Aleks! |
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Post by nica575 on Jan 22, 2013 11:53:38 GMT -5
Oops. I didn't see the source mentioned at the end. The opening paragraph sounds as if the text was from an off-camera interview with Adam in Russia. Lost in translation, perhaps? I know, it is difficult to spot those things in foreign language, especially with 'different' letters (remembering Vietnam atm, lol). And yes, I think it could be a google effect - they might actually say that they like AL or something. Good promo anyway! nope, no Google effect in this case. The translation of the opening paragraph is fine actually, and, YES, it is misleading...but who cares - it is one of the better interviews, so all good! I've been voting in the PopDust shameless collection of clicks poll...Do we know if there is any bit of significance to it? I know that Shosh tweeted the link... What will be the "reward'? They'll tweet the winner's name and that will be it? Nile, Sam and Adam are FIANNLY together!!!! in NYC!!! I can't believe my luck!  |
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Post by mahailia on Jan 22, 2013 11:56:25 GMT -5
I really like Adele. Her voice, her songs, her corky British humour ( based on one interview that I saw - so I can't really call myself a fan) all appeal to me. Most importantly, I value her for becoming so successful without using her womanly attributes in a fashion that all female singers do nowadays. Also, Adele doesn't dance, she just stands (sits/walks) and sings. Who would have thought, that you can sell millions without shaking your tushy (not that I have anything against shaking tushies, provided it's talented)... It pleases me as a woman and restores my faith in humanity (it really does). That would also be one similarity between Adam and her that I see; both of them defy the odds, don't fit the mold, and since I'm a die hard Adam fan, it makes me appreciate her a little more. Why am I not a die hard Adele fan? With her, you know what you get. The sound, the vibe, the colour of her voice are predictable. You can say: "I'm in the mood for Adele" and just play her, no surprises. If you get bored, or sleepy, at one point you can doze off without risking being woken up, I guarantee. Whereas Adam is everything but predictable. He surprises and grabs attention, demands focus and doesn't allow dosing off. The variations of all sorts stretch throughout his albums as wholes and within individual songs as well. He easily sails through genres and singing styles and that inclusive energy and all-encompassiveness are his biggest assets. Arguably, they are his biggest flaw - whoever said here that Adam is too good for his own good was probably right. Yesterday I listened to Skyfall once, twice... I really liked it. In the middle of the third time, all it did is bring me back to Adam and his songs. I felt the urge to revisit Loaded Smile, Can't Let You Go, Broken Open... So I made a playlist, combining them with similar songs from "Trespassing", like Broken English, Chokehold, Take Back, Nirvana... Oh boy! He took me to a higher plane, I have to say. I was newly and freshly amazed, shocked, stunned and all the other things related to a bona fide cathartic experience. Those are Songs, with capital S. I honestly believe that Can't Let You Go is a masterpiece, for example. Skyfall pales in comparison to it. Who would have thought, that after all these years, it is not only his voice, his performance skills nor his sex appeal that got me glued to my seat - in my case, that glue is his music and his songs. I will never ever flinch in the face of FOOs waving with sales, numbers, legacies and what not as evidence of anyone's superior quality. Even disregarding Adam's natural charisma and killing performance style, his Songs are outstanding in such a way that doesn't allow doubt or second guessing. I wish that no fan of his, or even Adam himself, let that doubt sneak upon them. I wish that Adam never takes scissors and chops off all those rivulets, contours and ornaments of his that so lavishly fall outside the expected circle in order to fit; because his shape is that of a multi-pointed star and I see those points, embrace them and love him for them. The predictability of a circle is for squares. I want my sun to have rays. ETA/ How redundant would it be now, on scale from 1 to 5, to say that I can't wait for Album #3? Squee!!!!  Alek ` This is a 5 star post! You are truly a word wizard. Thanks for expressing the magic of Adam's music. You rock!!! |
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Post by scorpio on Jan 22, 2013 11:59:27 GMT -5
I really like Adele. Her voice, her songs, her corky British humour ( based on one interview that I saw - so I can't really call myself a fan) all appeal to me. Most importantly, I value her for becoming so successful without using her womanly attributes in a fashion that all female singers do nowadays. Also, Adele doesn't dance, she just stands (sits/walks) and sings. Who would have thought, that you can sell millions without shaking your tushy (not that I have anything against shaking tushies, provided it's talented)... It pleases me as a woman and restores my faith in humanity (it really does). That would also be one similarity between Adam and her that I see; both of them defy the odds, don't fit the mold, and since I'm a die hard Adam fan, it makes me appreciate her a little more. Why am I not a die hard Adele fan? With her, you know what you get. The sound, the vibe, the colour of her voice are predictable. You can say: "I'm in the mood for Adele" and just play her, no surprises. If you get bored, or sleepy, at one point you can doze off without risking being woken up, I guarantee. Whereas Adam is everything but predictable. He surprises and grabs attention, demands focus and doesn't allow dosing off. The variations of all sorts stretch throughout his albums as wholes and within individual songs as well. He easily sails through genres and singing styles and that inclusive energy and all-encompassiveness are his biggest assets. Arguably, they are his biggest flaw - whoever said here that Adam is too good for his own good was probably right. Yesterday I listened to Skyfall once, twice... I really liked it. In the middle of the third time, all it did is bring me back to Adam and his songs. I felt the urge to revisit Loaded Smile, Can't Let You Go, Broken Open... So I made a playlist, combining them with similar songs from "Trespassing", like Broken English, Chokehold, Take Back, Nirvana... Oh boy! He took me to a higher plane, I have to say. I was newly and freshly amazed, shocked, stunned and all the other things related to a bona fide cathartic experience. Those are Songs, with capital S. I honestly believe that Can't Let You Go is a masterpiece, for example. Skyfall pales in comparison to it. Who would have thought, that after all these years, it is not only his voice, his performance skills nor his sex appeal that got me glued to my seat - in my case, that glue is his music and his songs. I will never ever flinch in the face of FOOs waving with sales, numbers, legacies and what not as evidence of anyone's superior quality. Even disregarding Adam's natural charisma and killing performance style, his Songs are outstanding in such a way that doesn't allow doubt or second guessing. I wish that no fan of his, or even Adam himself, let that doubt sneak upon them. I wish that Adam never takes scissors and chops off all those rivulets, contours and ornaments of his that so lavishly fall outside the expected circle in order to fit; because his shape is that of a multi-pointed star and I see those points, embrace them and love him for them. The predictability of a circle is for squares. I want my sun to have rays. ETA/ How redundant would it be now, on scale from 1 to 5, to say that I can't wait for Album #3? Squee!!!!  So beautifully expressed!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2013 12:01:08 GMT -5
CONGRATS, LADY OZ!! Atop is getting Starry-er all the time!! The more the merrier!! 
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2013 12:17:38 GMT -5
Aleks, you are so right, and comparing Adam to an amazing singer such as Adele really highlights what makes his music so great.
Some have speculated that in his next album Adam will/should narrow his music and make it easier to pin him down to one genre or sound. I completely disagree. While the complexity may be difficult for some to comprehend it is also what makes him so compelling. Besides, I don't think Adam could change anyway. He is no more interested in simplicity than we are, and would drive himself batty with boredom trying to fit into onebox.
Reading AWOP for the first time made me understand a bit why others don't get Adam. He is so in-your-face with his greatness, sexuality and power that some are uncomfortable looking straight at it. Add to that also, his complexity, and it is easier to turn away than let it in.
I also thought about how people felt they didn't know who Adam was on AI because one week he was "acting" like a rock star and another he was "acting" like a vulnerable stripped down love-struck man, or a semi- dorky guys jamming to a disco tune. Heck, come to think of it, he was more than one thing in the few minutes of Play that Funky Music. Then in GNT here was this glittered, heavily made up, leather clad rock star singing near opera in Soaked. Again the complexity. Unless you learn more about Adam, you don't realize that he really is all these things wrapped up in one artist, or should I say, one person. That's certainly not what we are used to in music today. So instead of giving it a firm look too many people smirk and cast him aside. Too good to recognize. Too good to be true.
Well, my morning muses got long, sorry. Just got to add that I am not big on a Cyndi Lauper recorded duet. Charitable great! But other than that what would it be for? A cover that he wowed with 3 years ago will not get him on the radio, and Cyndi Lauper will not get him on the A list. One offs for these duets are great but to market them seems odd to me. Just my opinion.
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Post by mszue on Jan 22, 2013 12:25:41 GMT -5
To be honest, I somewhat disagree with those who champion a Pink/Adam pairing because vocally, they are too similar. You would spend half your time trying to figure out who was singing what...unless Adam decided to power out at his top range in which case he would completely overpower her and that does not make for a good duet. Think of that mash-up someone did some time ago of WWFM....
I did really like the Cyndi/Adam duet and would love to hear that recorded. I don't hear Cyndi trying to over power at all....she has a very bright tone that cuts thru and can be heard clearly...which is exactly why she is a good duet partner for Adam, IMHO...it could be a win win partnering for both of them.
If we want to hear someone who could blend completely with Adam...then we need kdlang....she and Adam both know how to blend and how to soar...there would be places you could NOT tell them apart...but with more 'sympatico'. again, jmo.
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