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Post by Elusive Chanteuse on Oct 12, 2015 17:06:40 GMT -5
Well, I do not like the song. I think it's jarring and all over the place. I'm surprised it's exploding up the charts but I think since Demi's on good graces with radio and the fact that her album is coming out very soon might be a partial reason why Republic is pushing this extra hard lately.
However, I LOVE the video. It's totally badass!
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Post by Au$tin on Oct 12, 2015 19:09:19 GMT -5
This song is set up perfectly for football season. All of the marching band instruments over a driving beat similar to "The Hey Song." I could see this being played at football games if it clicks with audiences more.
Also, I just love how Demi seems to favor real instrumentation. Electronic music is cool and all, but I always get a little giddy when I hear real horns or snares. Her pop version of Let It Go had snares in the second verse that I absolutely loved, for example.
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Post by Dylan :) on Oct 13, 2015 17:21:08 GMT -5
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Post by Gray. on Oct 15, 2015 20:35:37 GMT -5
This finally clicked with me. After the LQ version was so blah I never checked out the HQ one, but the production makes this so much better. I'm surprised it's doing so well on radio, but more power to it.
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Post by Peterawr on Oct 15, 2015 23:01:53 GMT -5
I love this song, but I'm also kind of surprised it was chosen for a single (and is doing well).
It's a lot more 'in your face' than radio is playing right now. But I really hope it does well, she has a few others on the album that I think are far more radio friendly than this.
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Post by Justin. on Oct 15, 2015 23:15:20 GMT -5
I see three potential hits on this album. "For You", "Stone Cold", "Kingdom Come". I am honestly surprised they didn't go with For You or Kingdom Come as the second single. Stone Cold could be a surprise hit.
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Post by HellaGood on Oct 17, 2015 10:55:16 GMT -5
35 24 DEMI LOVATO Confident 3350 1701 1649 18.418 +230 Spins +27 Bullet +1.150 Audience YASS Demi go!! Get another top 5 hit on Pop radio pls !
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Post by HellaGood on Oct 18, 2015 8:59:38 GMT -5
Do you guys think this can crossover to Rhythmic?
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Post by Dylan :) on Oct 18, 2015 9:22:00 GMT -5
#21 on iTunes. Video blocked in Ireland >:( (So I presume everywhere outside of US)
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Post by Ling-Ling on Oct 18, 2015 10:21:00 GMT -5
That was such a fun performance. Her voice is going to be shredded within the next five years though.
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Oct 18, 2015 11:14:22 GMT -5
That was such a fun performance. Her voice is going to be shredded within the next five years though. IDK about that last part. Her technique has improved but is still very inconsistent. She's had her peaks and valleys throughout her entire career. But given the way she was singing when she started out 8 years ago, I think she'll be alright in five years. If those first few years didn't kill her voice, nothing will. lmao *fingers crossed*
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Post by maine on Oct 18, 2015 12:48:41 GMT -5
So she didn't perform this on SNL? She did "Cool For the Summer" and "Stone Cold" (I think that's the name). I didn't watch it, but I heard she sounded horrendous.
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Post by Dylan :) on Oct 18, 2015 12:49:23 GMT -5
So she didn't perform this on SNL? She did "Cool For the Summer" and "Stone Cold" (I think that's the name). I didn't watch it, but I heard she sounded horrendous. She performed all three
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Post by maine on Oct 18, 2015 12:51:52 GMT -5
So she didn't perform this on SNL? She did "Cool For the Summer" and "Stone Cold" (I think that's the name). I didn't watch it, but I heard she sounded horrendous. She performed all three She performed three times? That never happens? ETA: Nevermind she mashed this up with "Cool for the Summer". That scenario didn't come across me lol.
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Post by Glove Slap on Oct 18, 2015 13:29:02 GMT -5
I hope Christina Aguilera sees or has seen that performance, cause it's got her touches all over it.
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Post by The Upper Hand on Oct 18, 2015 13:30:18 GMT -5
So she didn't perform this on SNL? She did "Cool For the Summer" and "Stone Cold" (I think that's the name). I didn't watch it, but I heard she sounded horrendous. I wouldn't say horrendous, but she overdid "Confident" a bit.
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Post by Snowbeast on Oct 18, 2015 15:02:41 GMT -5
So she didn't perform this on SNL? She did "Cool For the Summer" and "Stone Cold" (I think that's the name). I didn't watch it, but I heard she sounded horrendous. I wouldn't say horrendous, but she overdid "Confident" a bit. Stone Cold was her seeing how loud she could yell. I'm on the fence with her. I can't tell if she has a really great voice, or just a really loud voice.
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Post by Peterawr on Oct 18, 2015 16:40:00 GMT -5
I thought Confident was pretty good for a first high-profile performance of it.
Stone Cold was too much for me, I think if she scales it back a bit it would be better.
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Post by DJ General on Oct 18, 2015 17:11:31 GMT -5
She performed three times? That never happens? ETA: Nevermind she mashed this up with "Cool for the Summer". That scenario didn't come across me lol. It does happen though. Many artists have done three songs. Paul McCartney, The Black Eyed Peas, etc.
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Post by maine on Oct 18, 2015 17:13:08 GMT -5
She performed three times? That never happens? ETA: Nevermind she mashed this up with "Cool for the Summer". That scenario didn't come across me lol. It does happen though. Many artists have done three songs. Paul McCartney, The Black Eyed Peas, etc. Well what I was saying was three separate performances. Demi is in no way shape or form on the level of Paul, or even BEP lol. I doubt Lorne would give her that much screentime. But yeah, mashing two up together has been done. I didn't think of that, as I said.
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Post by DJ General on Oct 18, 2015 17:14:23 GMT -5
Labels can also purchase an additional performance for around $500,000 I believe, but no one ever really seems to do it.
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Post by AP on Oct 18, 2015 17:34:49 GMT -5
Labels can also purchase an additional performance for around $500,000 I believe, but no one ever really seems to do it. LOL is this real??? That sounds like something that would be made up on ATRL and people just ran with it.
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Post by Au$tin on Oct 18, 2015 17:38:59 GMT -5
So she didn't perform this on SNL? She did "Cool For the Summer" and "Stone Cold" (I think that's the name). I didn't watch it, but I heard she sounded horrendous. I don't see how anyone could think she sounded horrendous in that performance. It wasn't her best performance, but it was far from horrendous. Very similar in style to mid-00s Christina Aguilera, IMO, where it's good and decently controlled, but borderline too loud.
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Post by maine on Oct 18, 2015 17:41:51 GMT -5
So she didn't perform this on SNL? She did "Cool For the Summer" and "Stone Cold" (I think that's the name). I didn't watch it, but I heard she sounded horrendous. I don't see how anyone could think she sounded horrendous in that performance. It wasn't her best performance, but it was far from horrendous. I haven't heard it yet, but the people I've heard from said she was screechy.
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