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I see what you're doing kyon...
I see it to
by adding the Rih, kyon is stating that my response is a rushed mess without any depth or artistic vision
gurl BYE
And he probably thinks I was going to forget to respond to this!
Mariah's riffs and runs are the best, yes
I agree with the stylistic analysis - Beyonce's are often very same-same when she's singing it live, which is something I noticed when I was listening to a video comparing her and Christina's live runs. And I'd agree that both Christina and Mariah are more adventurous. I mean, Beyonce does those things - the dynamics and notes being sustained for more variable times - but she seems to have her "stock" runs.
But as I said in our PM earlier, I think that technically, Mariah and Beyonce are much closer and that was the perspective I was making that comment from. Beyonce hits her notes and her runs are very clean. Mariah hits her notes dead on and they are very clean. Christina's runs sound, well, messy. And I think you can hear the difference between Christina's runs and Mariah's runs in those two video you posted - Christina doesn't sound nearly as clean or crisp.
The second Christina link was better than the first.
When I say that they don't fit, I don't mean in terms of the genre. I can't really explain it, but I think that the vocal quality of them sounds appropriate to the instrumentation or something. But I mean they don't sound like they fit with the song itself... the structure or melody, maybe? And I'm not talking about the runs that she sings that were written into the song (or the modified versions of those runs). I'm talking about when she has one of those 'The spirit moved me!' moments. She sounds completely random and it just grates me. It is one of the reasons, aside from her strain (kudos on finding a video where her strain was minimal!), that I don't like listening to her live. She has Adam Lambert Syndrome when it comes to runs, except Adam is more accurate.
And I know you know what I'm talking about. When she sticks more closely to the song it doesn't happen as much. When she has a Climb Every Mountain-esque performance - which is her worst performance when it comes to this sort of stuff, though obviously not a representative one.
Well, this is just what I mean: She does sound like she's spiraling off to me. Not in those examples, mind you, but I don't think she does it all the time either. I don't think her runs are as clean, and I think that she goes off into her own little world when she's doing a run and completely forgets about the song.
Yeah, I've been realizing more and more in these arguments that we're talking completely at cross-purposes with what we're looking for. :x
Mariah's riffs and runs are the best, yes
I agree with the stylistic analysis - Beyonce's are often very same-same when she's singing it live, which is something I noticed when I was listening to a video comparing her and Christina's live runs. And I'd agree that both Christina and Mariah are more adventurous. I mean, Beyonce does those things - the dynamics and notes being sustained for more variable times - but she seems to have her "stock" runs.
But as I said in our PM earlier, I think that technically, Mariah and Beyonce are much closer and that was the perspective I was making that comment from. Beyonce hits her notes and her runs are very clean. Mariah hits her notes dead on and they are very clean. Christina's runs sound, well, messy. And I think you can hear the difference between Christina's runs and Mariah's runs in those two video you posted - Christina doesn't sound nearly as clean or crisp.
The second Christina link was better than the first.
When I say that they don't fit, I don't mean in terms of the genre. I can't really explain it, but I think that the vocal quality of them sounds appropriate to the instrumentation or something. But I mean they don't sound like they fit with the song itself... the structure or melody, maybe? And I'm not talking about the runs that she sings that were written into the song (or the modified versions of those runs). I'm talking about when she has one of those 'The spirit moved me!' moments. She sounds completely random and it just grates me. It is one of the reasons, aside from her strain (kudos on finding a video where her strain was minimal!), that I don't like listening to her live. She has Adam Lambert Syndrome when it comes to runs, except Adam is more accurate.
And I know you know what I'm talking about. When she sticks more closely to the song it doesn't happen as much. When she has a Climb Every Mountain-esque performance - which is her worst performance when it comes to this sort of stuff, though obviously not a representative one.
Well, this is just what I mean: She does sound like she's spiraling off to me. Not in those examples, mind you, but I don't think she does it all the time either. I don't think her runs are as clean, and I think that she goes off into her own little world when she's doing a run and completely forgets about the song.
Yeah, I've been realizing more and more in these arguments that we're talking completely at cross-purposes with what we're looking for. :x
I see it to
by adding the Rih, kyon is stating that my response is a rushed mess without any depth or artistic vision
gurl BYE
Demi is such a #Queen
This is hilarious coming from the guy who only replied with random ass gifs of the former pop-star. I mean, you're the reason 56K WARNINGS still exist on this SITE.
You were even BANNED for your DUMB ASS responses, so might as well sit down and listen to "Im Ok" before coming for somebody else. K?
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RIHANNA - Where Have You Been: 108.680 (+ 2.782)
What kind of highest radio update of the day for a song that apparently isn't a hit?
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The hater's faces right now:
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The #Navi right now:
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55 seconds of new Annie material in three years? Norway, thou art a cruel mistress. ;__;
She still insists three EPs and a film score are coming this year, though...
She still insists three EPs and a film score are coming this year, though...
ALL OF OUR FAVES CAN FORGET ABOUT THE SUMMER!!!
Why?
Because RYE RYE is here!
The Baltimore-based club queen and protege of Sri Lankan Hip-Hop Goddess M.I.A. has been bubbling under the radar in the indie scene for a while now, and has been given the stamp of approval by some of Pop-GAFs faves:
And now she's finally attempting to strike out on her own in a big way with the release of her SUMMER TWERK ANTHEM: Dance
The infectious Baltimore Club beat knocks hard and is GUARANTEED to pack the dance floor on every rotation. Gurls, I can't stop twerking. This song is everything CIARA'S comeback single SHOULD HAVE BEEN. This is club music at it's purest - which is really the promise of her entire album "GO! POP! BANG!" So get into it Y'all.
Between Rye Rye, Azaelia Banks and Iggy Azalea (PLUS Lil Kim touring again AND Missy Elliot in the studio again), I can't BELIEVE the big way Femcees are breaking through this year.
Thanks for opening the door for a new era of femcees, Nicki...but now can you see your way out the door because there's NO WAY I can listen to these girls and still think YOU'RE fresh.
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I stand by what I said about the Rye Rye/Robyn collab a few months ago:
I don't like the song, and I think it sort of ruins the point of "Be Mine!", which is excellent. But other Robyn fans (including Robyn herself) seem to love it, so whatever.
Here's one of the many great versions of "Be Mine!" to compare/contrast.
And speaking of Robyn, who is this godawful Rye Rye mess and why did Robyn allow her to fuck up Be Mine! with such terrible production and lyrics? AND WHY DID SHE APPEAR IN THE VIDEO? She's so obviously better than that nasty hoe. At least she looks good.
I don't like the song, and I think it sort of ruins the point of "Be Mine!", which is excellent. But other Robyn fans (including Robyn herself) seem to love it, so whatever.
Here's one of the many great versions of "Be Mine!" to compare/contrast.
Is this about a real relationship she had (or rather didn't have)?
Good God I hope she doesn't.
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Did you make that beat?
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Yep. No lyrics yet. Just messing around with Logic Pro.
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WHAT KIND OF EMOTIONAL TURMOIL
LOREEN COVERED BJÖRK'S JÓGA and it's all kinds of mess but knowing she respects the QUEEN I've been canting for the last 20 minutes I can't DEAL with this etc
here's a better version of the her cover without the theatrics on Nyhetsmorgon
interestingly, like the bad Robyn cover of Hyperballad, the orchestra is beautiful (PIANO IN THIS ONE~~) but the vocals and percussion sort of destroy it.
Nothing, of course, can top Björk doing her thing. This is still the best version of the song that exists.
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Also, Euphoria photoshoot wrapped:
LOREEN COVERED BJÖRK'S JÓGA and it's all kinds of mess but knowing she respects the QUEEN I've been canting for the last 20 minutes I can't DEAL with this etc
here's a better version of the her cover without the theatrics on Nyhetsmorgon
interestingly, like the bad Robyn cover of Hyperballad, the orchestra is beautiful (PIANO IN THIS ONE~~) but the vocals and percussion sort of destroy it.
Nothing, of course, can top Björk doing her thing. This is still the best version of the song that exists.
edited: with links
Also, Euphoria photoshoot wrapped:
I don't know, but my guess is that it wasn't about any specific relationship.
Why? I thought you like Brit-Brit?
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Don't get me wrong: I'm a HUGE fan of Britney.
But that's just it: I'm a fan of Britney. Not Shellney.
What we have now is an empty shell that people desperately want to believe is Britney Spears. Her personality is gone (and no, making "cute faces" at Simon and telling an old duet partner it's "Ok to be gay" is not personality. At this rate she'll be a more vapid judge than JLo was on Idol.) Her music becomes more and more impersonal with each album and - if I'm being honest with myself - I did not enjoy Femme Fatale as much as I wanted to, and I don't see her albums getting better if she continues recording in this state. Her performance ability, once her BIGGEST strength next to her endearing personality, has LONG been a thing of the past. Hell, she can't even muster up the strength to record a damn Vimeo ad spot with an ounce of professionalism.
The thing I've had to come to grips with during the Femme Fatale era and after was that no matter how much her people try to disguise it, and no matter how much her stans want to pretend she's A-OK. She's not.
This is a woman who can't do an interview without having questions pre-screened and have had people refuse to interview her because of it.
This is a woman who LITERALLY has had her LIFE signed over to TWO MEN.
That is NOT normal.
That is NOT a sign of a woman who is OK.
This couldn't be even further from the strong, independent performer I fell in love with in high school. And I'm getting sick of the people around her constantly thrusting her out in front of the spotlight.
I love and respect Britney and everything she's accomplished, but these days she become the POSTER CHILD of everything this industry can take away from you if you let it. She's literally been chewed up and spit out by the Fame Monster.
I want Britney to go the fuck away for a while. Be with her family. Relax so her face isn't settled into that perma-frown she's ALWAYS sporting these days. REGAIN CONTROL OF HER OWN DAMN LIFE. And maybe then she'll regain some of the genuine passion she had for her career (because she certainly doesn't have a shred left now), and then she can come back and slay like she used to.
That way I can stan for her not out of pity, but because she's being genuinely fierce again.
I imported the UK CD single of "Be Mine" to get the ballad version of "Be Mine"... at the time I couldn't even find that version on iTunes... or even illegally online... only on 1 single youtube video, so I imported it.
*sigh* I later found out she released a ballad version on the Rakamonie EP... but I'm not sure if it's the same mix that was on the UK single... I know CherryTree Sessions version is different.
Be Mine UK CD single - 2008
"Be Mine!" (Ballad Version) – 4:10
The Rakamonie EP - 2008 in US
"Be Mine!" (ballad version) – 4:08
The Cherrytree Sessions - 2009
"Be Mine! (LIVE Acoustic Version)" 4:32
I do know the UK CD single is an HDCD encode, so I guess thats something
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Because if someone hasn't had a US hit (or hits) at the very beginning of their career, they should probably be completely written off, right?
She's got a #1 in nine countries, and a top 3 in three others. It's okay to enjoy this.
Guh, I love these Cherrytree tracks.
yes, its also okay to enjoy Miley Christ and DemiGOD Lovato
not here for shade just because they are ex-Disney stars
yall can drag Selena tho
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Also, unless I'm recalling things incorrectly (which is entirely possible!) B-Dex, you're Australian; she certainly charted over there and made a splash on the digital chartsdespite Eurovision not being an Aussie thing.
And Robyn's Cherrytree stuff is amazing. Her acoustic version of "Bum Like You" is simply incredible. The YouTube video keeps being taken down, but here she is doing the stripped-down version to promote the Cherrytree Sessions EP.
Also, unless I'm recalling things incorrectly (which is entirely possible!) B-Dex, you're Australian; she certainly charted over there and made a splash on the digital chartsdespite Eurovision not being an Aussie thing.
And Robyn's Cherrytree stuff is amazing. Her acoustic version of "Bum Like You" is simply incredible. The YouTube video keeps being taken down, but here she is doing the stripped-down version to promote the Cherrytree Sessions EP.
You're in luck; the Rakamonie and Be Mine! UK single versions are the exact same!
As much shit as I give them for AVD (where out of 11 tracks, only 4 are amazing, as compared to Cross, where only 2 songs were less than amazing), they do an INCREDIBLE job of making the songs work live, just like Daft Punk did with Human After All.
Seriously, Justice puts on a fucking AMAZING live show. It was mind expanding.
Edit: Also, Rye Rye is the shit. Fucking love her.
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Oh, well.
no she didn't go in. No she didn't try this wig tonight. Let me take a BREATHER. I need to RECOVER from this. Because God FORBID if I have to go in on Xtina stans I will if it gets THERE. Keep it ALL THE WAY CUTE and STAY SEATED or you will be DRAGGED down this Bitch harder than YOUR FAVES place or LACK THERE OF on the CHARTS.
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Lessors who come for Godney again your struggling attempts will only be in VAIN. If your fave doesn't EXIST don't even TRY coming for her (Xtina stans ESPECIALLY as of LATE) when it was GODNEY herself who KILLED Ur fave oh so many years ago. And is currently doing it AGAIN. A warning to peasants who's fave will always come LAST especially when Britney is AROUND. Which will be ALWAYS. When the NOISE comes back it will only be but a damn WHISPER in views and ratings. Xfactor will DESTROY your faves only CHANCE that she had to BE RELEVANT. So don't throw your ANGER at any one else's faves because even CARLY RAE had a number one by HERSELF and she didn't need a REALITY SHOW to do it. Don't get dragged tonight. You won't RECOVER. Stay in the SIDLEINES where your fave has always BEEN and watch GODNEY once again do to your fave what she never thought would happen again. You all will DEAL. Xtina is but an INSECT. She will ALWAYS be in Godneys SHADOW. SALIVATE the last few moments that your fave has left. Because in a few months she will be DUST.
Edit: This is to Roy or any other 3 Xtina stan who steps out of line.
Edit: This is to Roy or any other 3 Xtina stan who steps out of line.
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kyon are you drunk
either way, you are amazing right now
either way, you are amazing right now
I don't drink lol
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I still think you're amazing
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