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Post by LindaG23 on Oct 30, 2018 22:39:52 GMT -5
I really hope Adam was with Brian and Roger at the premiere. My two cents worth about this debate regarding Adam writing and composing. Adam's gift is his voice. He should surround himself with excellent lyricists and composers. He can share in the writing but he's definitely not a composer. I've always thought he might have been better in a band where those other talents could be shared to create great songs. I think he's written some beautiful lyrics like Broken Open and Aftermath. I think he has written some stupid lyrics like Naked Love and If I Had You. Regardless if he's a solo artist or in a band he should have a much stronger band surrounding him. I think for him to have his dream of being a successful touring and recording solo artist he needs top-notch writers, composers and top notch instrumentalists. He's written some fantastic lyrics that haven't had the composing good enough for the lyrics. Stop chasing the next popular pop producer and find a damn good composer to work with. I have always found the Broken Open line "Air you're breathing out fades you to grey" one of the most visually and emotionally compelling lyric lines from any song.
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Post by 4EverAdam on Oct 30, 2018 22:41:40 GMT -5
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Post by LindaG23 on Oct 30, 2018 22:42:18 GMT -5
I love the fuschia suit and navy shirt. I like the scarf/ascot too, but I think it makes Adam look like an aristocratic Brit. But I thought the top button or two were supposed to be unbuttoned. Perhaps he is covering up love bites from the weekend and his develish persona. lol ... great minds and all :D
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Post by DancyGeorgia on Oct 30, 2018 22:43:00 GMT -5
I'm not about to compose anything. I had piano lessons as a child. I now sing in a church choir which prides itself on the Anglican "classics". Some are more proficient musicians than others. Yes, there are some semi professionals. But if a non-professional wants to find a starting pitch, the choir director will point to the key set by the organ pedal or so other point of reference. You don't need to have an instrumental background to recognize chord structure. I'm sure Adam can also. And Adam did have some piano lessons when he was young, but did not stick with it. He preferred working on his voice. So I would bet that Adam could pick out a melody and some cords on the piano even if he could not actually play a song. I know I could and it has been 50 years since my 2 years of piano and other music theory training.
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Post by 3ku1 on Oct 30, 2018 22:43:07 GMT -5
I am a straight guy. SO my voice here is prob more unique. I know in the past Adam has not looked back so fondly on his fashion choices. And sure your entitled to critique his looks. But not sure why with this notion of him needing to look younger. He is not in a boy band. He is not 20. He looks his age. And I Think looks fine. Personally. I think he suits more Black myself. But he looks his age. He looks content.
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Post by pi on Oct 30, 2018 22:45:20 GMT -5
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Post by LindaG23 on Oct 30, 2018 22:45:26 GMT -5
I am a straight guy. SO my voice here is prob more unique. I know in the past Adam has not looked back so fondly on his fashion choices. And sure your entitled to critique his looks. But not sure why with this notion of him needing to look younger. He is not in a boy band. He is not 20. He looks his age. And I Think looks fine. Personally. I think he suits more Black myself. But he looks his age. He looks content. Ahhh, to be content is a wonderful thing. What a great observation and comment.
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Post by pi on Oct 30, 2018 22:45:40 GMT -5
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Post by DancyGeorgia on Oct 30, 2018 22:46:04 GMT -5
I really hope Adam was with Brian and Roger at the premiere. My two cents worth about this debate regarding Adam writing and composing. Adam's gift is his voice. He should surround himself with excellent lyricists and composers. He can share in the writing but he's definitely not a composer. I've always thought he might have been better in a band where those other talents could be shared to create great songs. I think he's written some beautiful lyrics like Broken Open and Aftermath. I think he has written some stupid lyrics like Naked Love and If I Had You. Regardless if he's a solo artist or in a band he should have a much stronger band surrounding him. I think for him to have his dream of being a successful touring and recording solo artist he needs top-notch writers, composers and top notch instrumentalists. He's written some fantastic lyrics that haven't had the composing good enough for the lyrics. Stop chasing the next popular pop producer and find a damn good composer to work with. Adam did not write Naked Love or If I Had You! He has no writing credits on those songs.
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Post by pi on Oct 30, 2018 22:46:32 GMT -5
Aside from Kristen and Idina's songs, Adam's and Ledisi's duet was the favorite performance of one of the commentators, and one of the faves for the other two..
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