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Post by animated on Mar 25, 2012 7:54:56 GMT -5
No Angel you have an interesting article today. A lot of fans would like their favorite artist to create certain works that would sustain their interest in their idol. I think that is why there is like a deluge of unsolicited advise out there. Listening to these opinions is probably not a bad thing, as it is almost like market research. But since these are random thoughts and not scientific research , it can get exhausting for the artist to consider each and every idea. Still there is a value to these , but it is up to the artist and his team to use this to their advantage. I personally do not have a desire to tell Adam what music to create or do. I like my artist to surprise me with a body of work worth the time I would put into enjoying it. I do not even need to worry if I will like it or not. Worrying will erode the enjoyment of the discovery. Art is a journey. Getting to know more about he artist through his music , is in itself an exciting venture. SEPARATENESS |
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Post by Holst on Mar 25, 2012 7:55:08 GMT -5
Just watched an interview of Lionel Ritchie on the Today show. When asked what makes a hit song, he said, (paraphrased to the best of my weak memory) A phrase that everyone can remember easily--All Night Long, It's Easy-- plus a melody that THEY (audience) can sing. Not as important how the artists sings it. Keep it simple. ETA: Oh, my. It's already online at NBC.com. Whether you like him or not, he knows a thing or two about hit songs. today.msnbc.msn.com/ |
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Post by anjalee on Mar 25, 2012 7:59:15 GMT -5
NoAngel, I always love reading your perspectives and this one was really interesting as well. I'm not sure that I think in terms of compromise where Adam is concerned or in life in general. I see things more from the point of view of integrity or lack of integrity around principles or beliefs that are core to us. That define us. The rest is more surface stuff. So, for example, Adam being less glitter and glamtastic doesn't affect anything fundamental at all. I could never see this in terms of compromising anything regarding a more toned down version of himself being appropriate for mainstream pop. At a personal level, Adam has displayed breathtaking integrity. I found his comments recently that using same-sex images in his videos to prove a point isn't worth the cost very interesting. And I don't see it as a compromise either, because his integrity remains unaffected by continuing to be honest about who he is. In his music, his integrity is centred around making music that has meaning to him, with themes that resonate to "his community" but also universally, that he has invested himself in, and that he feels he can give 100% to when he is performing it. The genre to me isn't what it about. If he made sloppy music, half-heartedly, with simply $$$$ in his sight, no matter what the genre, then that would truly be a "compromise". So at one level, I don't think he's really having to make hard choices because those choices he is making aren't centred around paying any price around his fundamental integrity. On another topic, I feel so spoilt by these promo "jewels" that we've been getting every day. I was watching the latest cuckoo from the previous page and strikes me every time is how truly generous Adam is with his voice. He gives more than I've ever seen from any other performer at these types of events. That is partly why he fascinates me so much because to me that is real love and respect for an audience. Wow Nikki you have said this so beautifully and so well. Its great to read this and see him through your eyes. |
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Post by anjalee on Mar 25, 2012 8:00:47 GMT -5
Gorgeous art Animated!
Im curious why you call the picture
"Separatedness"?
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Post by animated on Mar 25, 2012 8:03:02 GMT -5
Adam wants that success... wants that recognition for his artistry... I like that... whether there are adjustments to the way he is navigating the road to his perceived success level... I like that he is not shy to work hard and present himself and his work to the world .... UNRELENTING |
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Post by animated on Mar 25, 2012 8:10:40 GMT -5
Gorgeous art Animated! Im curious why you call the picture "Separatedness"? Normally you'd think of separateness or being distinct , for me Adam is not only distinct but he is apart from everyone else... he is in a place where as an artist it will be his and his alone ... sorry... stuff in my mind... I am not eloquent enough to get it out... |
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Post by belle on Mar 25, 2012 8:17:06 GMT -5
Wow, animated, these two pieces you just posted are extraordinarily powerful! They simply exude feeling to this side of the screen and for me the titles describe the piece very well. There is a great value added by your artistic manipulation, thank you for sharing!
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Post by Holst on Mar 25, 2012 8:19:30 GMT -5
Bringing these new videos from yesterday's thread because they are new, in case you missed them. Uploaded by luvadam9 on Mar 24, 2012 Short clip of Adam Lambert at the end of Cuckoo at Mix 107.9 SLC UT 3-21-12 I really enjoyed this video snippet of CUCKOO .... love how Adam uses his whole body in the song ( stool dancing) but the leg slapping was the best. Thanks for posting Agreed. ADAM JUST STAND UP AND SING!! |
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Post by rama on Mar 25, 2012 8:28:24 GMT -5
Here is another unscientific research story on the 4 clips. I had my 17 year old daughter listen and evaluate. She is a big pop music fan. Her favorite was cuckoo. She said kids would have fun dancing and singing along to it. NCOE and Trespassing were tied. She said they're good. They sound like radio songs. Her least favorite was NL. She thought the lyrics might be too explicit for radio.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2012 8:30:24 GMT -5
I love that song too  Hi nonochallance! Nice to see you.  |
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