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Post by gelly14 on Apr 11, 2012 2:36:48 GMT -5
Hmm... Lot's of personal value judgments about NCOE included in this thread, as is expected and completely understandable. The funny thing is that nothing fans say about the radio game has any actual influence on it, but value judgments about a song, whether negative or positive can influence how others inside and outside fandom perceive and receive it. So I'll just throw in some of my own subjective observations/feelings: NCOE for me is a fun "lets-party-all-night" song but with the twist of limited time with someone you love, there is poignancy because the morning is going to come, things will change, there are consequences, we can't remain in this bubble together forever. I can actually personally relate to it very strongly, having had a serious long-distance overseas relationship for years. Looking back at some of the happiest and most personally meaningful times of my life I was picking my way through city streets or country lanes at 5:00 am, still reeling from the magical time I'd just had. In terms of the sound, I need to hear the final mix, but I hear the bones of dance music, and I'm intrigued and curious. and noreaster - he performed all the single choices except Naked Love multiple times during the radio promo tour. Why did Adam perform Trespassing on NNN (besides that it fit the occasion)? Why release snippets of all four singles, why perform multiple new songs in promo stops? Because it does give an idea of the breadth and depth of his album. The more songs that get some exposure, the more likely that listeners will hear one or more that they love, and be interested in checking out the rest of the album IMO. LOVE THIS rabbitrabbit . |
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Post by HoppersSkippersMiners on Apr 11, 2012 5:32:31 GMT -5
[wanders in ridiculously late wearing lolly-covered hat]
[reads the wide-varying posts of the day]
[side-eyes a few posts that critize other posters vs issues]
AHEM..... You guys know the rules. Saw a few entries today that skated waaay past 'em. Keep those great conversations going peeps, but remember to keep it respectful.
Thanks
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Post by JazzRocks on Apr 11, 2012 8:29:26 GMT -5
I sometimes wonder if anyone beyond Adam's fan base in aware of the historical implications and the many hurdles and obstacles in the US for what Adam is trying to do. When Sam Sparrow gave the introduction at the EQCA awards he mentioned that he and Adam talked about the double standard gay men in the music industry face and that they are all aware of it. But they can't really talk about it without further jeopardizing their career. They can allude to it but I'm thinking specifically about the fact that US radio has a long history of not playing out gay men. Sam had a huge hit everywhere else but the US. I suppose I am wondering if anyone has ever written about this in a comprehensive way. Or do people just think it's not an issue anymore? I thought those remarks and Adams answer to the question if he'll have a video with a same sex love interest would be of interest to someone in the media. In this regard Adams a big deal. He was the first out man to crack the top 10 but does that mean that glass ceiling is shattered? What are the unspoken rules beyond no same sex love interests and no same sex pronouns? Adam can't speak freely about this but I hope some day someone will recognize what he and other artists have faced in trying to get their songs on the radio going back to Bowie when he said he was bisexual and it hurt him in the US and Queen having their US airplay stopped after their video showed them in drag. I'm just babbling into a dead thread but the talk about media writing about Adam got me wondering about the bigger story and if it has ever been told or investigated thoroughly. Putting in my $.02 long after the thread has expired as usual. This is a great post jamie and I hope someone can answer your question. There is something terribly wrong with US attitudes about homosexuality period but especially in radio, which is probably influenced by the fear that advertisers will flee. If things are changing it's at a snail's pace. SuzieFierce - I also loved (and agree with) your post on the previous page! |
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Post by aprilmarie816 on Apr 11, 2012 9:18:00 GMT -5
never knew words could get twisted so bad :( appologies.....
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