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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Jan 8, 2021 14:53:46 GMT -5
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Post by Kris on Jan 10, 2021 18:46:07 GMT -5
So how will this actually work? They can't have hundreds of dancers, how many people are involved in setting up the stage? In Florida nonetheless. I understand that they're allowing minimum 20% attendance (which is absurd to me), so interested to know what the extras involved will take up % wise.
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Post by Music Fan on Jan 11, 2021 0:48:08 GMT -5
So how will this actually work? They can't have hundreds of dancers, how many people are involved in setting up the stage? In Florida nonetheless. I understand that they're allowing minimum 20% attendance (which is absurd to me), so interested to know what the extras involved will take up % wise. I take it the visuals -- without the need for a huge amount of extras / dancers, etc as part of the performance will take center stage. I assume this is the reason they are not making a commercial this year and spending millions on that, to put that into making the half time show that much better and appealing given the circumstances.
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Post by Choco on Jan 11, 2021 12:16:51 GMT -5
I wouldn't be shocked if part of it is pre-taped and even shot remotely.
They can afford the extra testing and hotel expenses to keep dancers isolated and healthy for the show too if they really want to.
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Post by sapphire on Jan 19, 2021 12:27:00 GMT -5
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Post by Enigma. on Jan 19, 2021 13:17:11 GMT -5
So, will Miley be a guest for The Weeknd then?
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Post by dovahduck on Jan 25, 2021 17:30:09 GMT -5
Released in anticipation of the Super Bowl:
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Post by suzcruz7 on Jan 25, 2021 18:17:11 GMT -5
Damn it I was really hoping to see the Buffalo Bills and the Weeknd play on the same day. Sigh...
Very ready for this show to send Save Your Tears to the top 10 or even top 5.
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Jan 26, 2021 7:34:24 GMT -5
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Post by dovahduck on Jan 26, 2021 13:22:56 GMT -5
Damn it I was really hoping to see the Buffalo Bills and the Weeknd play on the same day. Sigh... Very ready for this show to send Save Your Tears to the top 10 or even top 5. I was hoping to see the Packers :(
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Jan 28, 2021 11:53:08 GMT -5
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Post by Lost In Musical Reverie on Jan 31, 2021 17:41:19 GMT -5
I have a few thoughts regarding the potential tracklist. Reminder that the Billboard interview made a mistake, and as far as we know, the show has the standard 13-minute length:
- I think we can all agree "Blinding Lights", "The Hills", and "Save Your Tears" are locked for his Halftime Show, the former two being his biggest hits and signature songs, and the latter since it's his current single.
- Given how The Weeknd has always shown immense gratitude for those who've been supporting him since the beginning, I think it's very likely he'll be performing something from "Trilogy". It might be a safer choice like "Wicked Games" (helped by the fact it's featured on "The Highlights"), but he could surprise us. Considering the relatively short time length, I could also see a (perhaps instrumental) medley.
- On the guest department, if "The Highlights" is any indication, we can cross out Future and Drake, and bet on either one between Daft Punk, Kendrick Lamar, or Ariana Grande. The former two could also take the opportunity to announce new work, since both have high anticipation for new projects. I'm not too sure on who I'd predict here - Daft Punk plays an essential role in the major singles from the "Starboy" era (which will definitely be represented), while "Love Me Harder" represented The Weeknd's big breakthrough to the mainstream. That leaves out Kendrick, who might be the least likely option taking these practical factors into account, but then, "Pray For Me" was part of the Black Panther soundtrack, and they could make a lovely tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. Ultimately, there are strong factors favouring any of them.
- Finally, I've been revisiting some of his big singles, and I think "Can't Feel My Face" would make for an excellent opener. Not only it's a perfect encapsulation of The Weeknd's different facets (his passion for the 80s and MJ-esque vocals enveloping lyrics with a darker subtext about drug addiction), but it's intriguing and energetic at the same time. And it's also the type of song that instantly catches the attention of someone unfamiliar with him.
Thanks for reading my little dissertation. 😊
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Jan 31, 2021 20:44:35 GMT -5
^ great read!
My opinion (wish) regarding the potential tracklist and the show:
[Intro] Wicked Games instrumental {15s}
[BBTM era] The Hills 1st verse and 1/2 chorus {1min} Can't Feel My Face 1st verse and chorus {1min}
[Starboy era with Daft Punk] Starboy 1st verse and chorus {1min 15s} I Feel It Coming 2nd verse and chorus {1min}
[My Dear Melancholy and Ariana Grande] Call Out My Name 1st verse and 1/2 chorus {1min} Love Me Harder Ariana singing the 1st verse and chorus, Weeknd the 2nd verse and both singing 2nd chorus {2min} Ariana singing the 1st verse and chorus of positions during Weeknd's wardrobe change to After Hours look {45s}
[After Hours era] Save Your Tears first two verses and chorus [1min 30s] Blinding Lights [3min 15s]
Overall: 13min
I was bored
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Post by born on Feb 2, 2021 13:24:44 GMT -5
Wow Lost In Musical Reverie & Soundcl🕤ck I love what you have in mind! The Love Me Harder/Positions idea is brilliant and very believable. Ariana will be joining for their collaboration and then she will proceed to perform her current hit. That's also cool cause I think she's gonna do the Super Bowl soon, so she doesn't have to "use" one of her classics now, she can save them for later! I feel like my prediction is very similar to Lost In Musical Reverie 's. Setlist1. Intro/Starboy (2m) 2. In Your Eyes (1m 30s) 3. Can't Feel My Face (1m 40s) 4. Wicked Games/Interlude (40s) 5. The Hills (1m 40s) 6. Save Your Tears (1m 30s) 7. Pray For Me/Chadwick Boseman Tribute (1m 20s) 8. Blinding Lights/Finale (2m 40s) The problem with my list? No guests. But again, it's only a prediction. I would love to see him mashup "In Your Eyes" with "I Feel It Coming" somehow. That's an idea {songs i considered}Blinding Lights Call Out My Name Can't Feel My Face Earned It Heartless I Feel It Coming In Your Eyes Love Me Harder Pray For Me Save Your Tears Scared To Live Starboy The Hills The Morning Wicked Games
{possible guests}Ariana Grande Daft Punk Doja Cat Kendrick Lamar Maluma Rosalia
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Post by Choco on Feb 2, 2021 13:44:24 GMT -5
Please no ROSALÍA. I love her but the world doesn't need to hear that terrible "Blinding Lights" remix again. I don't think sour-ass "Call Out My Name" would fit and I wouldn't miss it tbh. I don't mind artists skipping some eras as long as the setlist remains packed.
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Post by Enigma. on Feb 3, 2021 2:28:54 GMT -5
Gaga proved that one can do a great show without guests and Abel doesn't really need them either, apart from LMH (which is on Ariana's album anyway).
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Feb 3, 2021 7:40:49 GMT -5
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Post by Choco on Feb 3, 2021 12:13:49 GMT -5
Practicing? Or pre recording lol. Remember it's gonna be a weird year.
Spanish media is reporting that ROSALÍA will appear 🤡
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Post by ampersand on Feb 3, 2021 12:19:24 GMT -5
Damn, he's lookin' like a snack.
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Feb 4, 2021 22:41:28 GMT -5
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Post by Choco on Feb 5, 2021 9:22:49 GMT -5
tbh If I were to do such a big show I'd probably have no guests either. He has enough hits to fill that show with ease. And sometimes the guest can outperform you (like some people said when Missy dropped in the middle of Katy's show).
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Post by back2blk on Feb 5, 2021 11:16:31 GMT -5
He should have guests, he's not that captivating of a performer for me to just be looking at him the whole time.
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Post by Caviar on Feb 7, 2021 20:26:54 GMT -5
It’s on now.
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Post by Leo ✔ on Feb 7, 2021 20:28:18 GMT -5
Playback is strong :/
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2021 20:30:49 GMT -5
HE'S NOT LIP SYNCING
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Post by Kris on Feb 7, 2021 20:30:53 GMT -5
The covered up bandage face shade lol
Damn he's pretty good live as well
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Post by Troublemaker on Feb 7, 2021 20:31:19 GMT -5
Hits galore...
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Post by atg on Feb 7, 2021 20:32:36 GMT -5
Performed:
- Call Out My Name - Starboy - The Hills - Can’t Feel My Face - I Feel It Coming - Save Your Tears - Earned It - House of Balloons/Glass Table Girls (did not expect this lmaoo) - Blinding Lights
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Post by elementd5 on Feb 7, 2021 20:36:21 GMT -5
He’s such a boring performer. All these hits and no energy whatsoever.
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Post by Albie on Feb 7, 2021 20:36:36 GMT -5
I have to commend him for sounding really good. That's been the best part of this whole thing cause otherwise I'm kind of bored. I expected a little more spark.
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