11.8.11 OUT100/Aaron Hicklin Interview, Queen+Adam
Nov 8, 2011 4:54:25 GMT -5
Post by lizziegs on Nov 8, 2011 4:54:25 GMT -5
Here's my take on the delay
1) the "sound" of the album has only truly come together in the last two months, post the Pharrel /new direction sessions he had in the late summer
2) it has been a challenge marrying the first half recordings with the second, and getting the single right so that it reflects the album as a whole ("creative details")
3) the "unified global campaign" could only really kick off now that they know the style/ product ie upbeat and dancy versus moody and dark, funky versus NIN)
All this has taken time and they are running into the brick wall of December. Plus they all want to get this right. Especially Adam as he has to live with these 18 tracks for the next two years.
I think there were two secondary considerations also. Firstly they collectively do not believe the delay will harm him....he continues to stay in the eye of the media and if anything this weekend reinforced that. And secondly the delay will give them time to deal with Welsford....I just don't think that is the driving issue or that there is any issue with RCAs recordings in that regard.
Interesting that this decision seems to have been made in London....guess that's what a global release does for you.
1) the "sound" of the album has only truly come together in the last two months, post the Pharrel /new direction sessions he had in the late summer
2) it has been a challenge marrying the first half recordings with the second, and getting the single right so that it reflects the album as a whole ("creative details")
3) the "unified global campaign" could only really kick off now that they know the style/ product ie upbeat and dancy versus moody and dark, funky versus NIN)
All this has taken time and they are running into the brick wall of December. Plus they all want to get this right. Especially Adam as he has to live with these 18 tracks for the next two years.
I think there were two secondary considerations also. Firstly they collectively do not believe the delay will harm him....he continues to stay in the eye of the media and if anything this weekend reinforced that. And secondly the delay will give them time to deal with Welsford....I just don't think that is the driving issue or that there is any issue with RCAs recordings in that regard.
Interesting that this decision seems to have been made in London....guess that's what a global release does for you.
," he began. "I want to apologize for claiming November as the release month. I spoke too soon. I had a great meeting in London yesterday and continue to take the time to ensure the song is its BEST and that the whole album and campaign is a unified artistic extension of my spirit."