5.4.14 The Ultimate Prize! QAL iHeartRadio Showcase Concert!
May 4, 2014 22:28:35 GMT -5
Post by Q3 on May 4, 2014 22:28:35 GMT -5
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I have a question, apologize if it's already answered several times. Must admit to speed skimming most days ( I just can't get interested in the business of music, running two businesses out of our home is nightmare enough).. anyway, questions.
1. How soon and where do you think they will start practicing for Queenbert.. how many weeks away?
2. How much of the album do you think is wrapped up, our soonish A3?
3. How much pressure do you think Adam is feeling to wrap this up before Queenbert ( real or self inflicted ) before he is travelling for what appears to be the better part of the summer?
4. Assuming a fall release of single/album.. it does sound as if it's being suggested the entire album is going to be done before any announcements/promo/possible single release is going to happen.. and I wonder why the strategy in that as well, does that put it out of this years Grammy's, and if so, would a ( don't slap me ) 2015 release date be better for business?
Gah, back to business! How did that happen?
Thank you to all your good minds for your input.
Here are my best answers.....
1. How soon and where do you think they will start practicing for Queenbert.. how many weeks away?
Guess - Adam will be in rehearsals for about 2 weeks, they will finish rehearsals at least 1 week before the first concert. My bet is they start rehearsals around May 20-21.
2. How much of the album do you think is wrapped up, our soonish A3?
Guess - It is all recorded and they are working on the production.
3. How much pressure do you think Adam is feeling to wrap this up before Queenbert ( real or self inflicted ) before he is travelling for what appears to be the better part of the summer?
Guess - None. He can work on it while he is touring. I am pretty sure all the writing and vocal recording is done.
4. Assuming a fall release of single/album.. it does sound as if it's being suggested the entire album is going to be done before any announcements/promo/possible single release is going to happen.. and I wonder why the strategy in that as well, does that put it out of this years Grammy's, and if so, would a ( don't slap me ) 2015 release date be better for business?
This is the big one. If Adam has a one year release agreement with RCA as I believe he does. And if the date on that one year is the anniversary of the latest option date (Trespassing + 1 Year). Then Adam is not free to promote anything until the 2 year anniversary of Trespassing's release which is May 14, 2014.
I am convinced that the plan is to release a single in August 2014 after the Queen + AL tour. This is not based on any inside info, just what makes sense.
The promotional strategy and released dates will have nothing to do with Grammy's. Nothing. But they will have something to do with Holiday music buying. The best schedule for sales and for radio promo is....
August - lead single
Late October - November - album release
Q1 (Jan-Mar) - single #2
If Adam's next single is released in August 2014, it will Qualify for the Grammys. The recording must be released between October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.
4. ....and if so, would a ( don't slap me ) 2015 release date be better for business?
There is no doubt Adam and his time is working on a 2014 release. If the album is not good, then it makes sense to wait until 2015. Otherwise it is a bad business decision -- the label could easily have a $1 million investment in this album already -- spending started in January-February 2014. They will want some revenue in the same year as the expenses. Also, Max Martin is involved -- probably as Executive Producer or Co-Executive Producer -- and he will want it released this year.
Just my best guesses.
May 4, 2014 20:19:35 GMT -5 @sandymct said:
grandduchesspf.. do you think he's on the sly do you? hmm.. interesting theory.
I have a question, apologize if it's already answered several times. Must admit to speed skimming most days ( I just can't get interested in the business of music, running two businesses out of our home is nightmare enough).. anyway, questions.
1. How soon and where do you think they will start practicing for Queenbert.. how many weeks away?
2. How much of the album do you think is wrapped up, our soonish A3?
3. How much pressure do you think Adam is feeling to wrap this up before Queenbert ( real or self inflicted ) before he is travelling for what appears to be the better part of the summer?
4. Assuming a fall release of single/album.. it does sound as if it's being suggested the entire album is going to be done before any announcements/promo/possible single release is going to happen.. and I wonder why the strategy in that as well, does that put it out of this years Grammy's, and if so, would a ( don't slap me ) 2015 release date be better for business?
Gah, back to business! How did that happen?
Thank you to all your good minds for your input.
1. How soon and where do you think they will start practicing for Queenbert.. how many weeks away?
Guess - Adam will be in rehearsals for about 2 weeks, they will finish rehearsals at least 1 week before the first concert. My bet is they start rehearsals around May 20-21.
2. How much of the album do you think is wrapped up, our soonish A3?
Guess - It is all recorded and they are working on the production.
3. How much pressure do you think Adam is feeling to wrap this up before Queenbert ( real or self inflicted ) before he is travelling for what appears to be the better part of the summer?
Guess - None. He can work on it while he is touring. I am pretty sure all the writing and vocal recording is done.
4. Assuming a fall release of single/album.. it does sound as if it's being suggested the entire album is going to be done before any announcements/promo/possible single release is going to happen.. and I wonder why the strategy in that as well, does that put it out of this years Grammy's, and if so, would a ( don't slap me ) 2015 release date be better for business?
This is the big one. If Adam has a one year release agreement with RCA as I believe he does. And if the date on that one year is the anniversary of the latest option date (Trespassing + 1 Year). Then Adam is not free to promote anything until the 2 year anniversary of Trespassing's release which is May 14, 2014.
I am convinced that the plan is to release a single in August 2014 after the Queen + AL tour. This is not based on any inside info, just what makes sense.
The promotional strategy and released dates will have nothing to do with Grammy's. Nothing. But they will have something to do with Holiday music buying. The best schedule for sales and for radio promo is....
August - lead single
Late October - November - album release
Q1 (Jan-Mar) - single #2
If Adam's next single is released in August 2014, it will Qualify for the Grammys. The recording must be released between October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.
4. ....and if so, would a ( don't slap me ) 2015 release date be better for business?
There is no doubt Adam and his time is working on a 2014 release. If the album is not good, then it makes sense to wait until 2015. Otherwise it is a bad business decision -- the label could easily have a $1 million investment in this album already -- spending started in January-February 2014. They will want some revenue in the same year as the expenses. Also, Max Martin is involved -- probably as Executive Producer or Co-Executive Producer -- and he will want it released this year.
Just my best guesses.
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