Stephen
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Post by Stephen on Oct 3, 2010 17:00:17 GMT -5
Uhhh, what? He claims missteps and then only cites one. Then, he calls her voice not distinctive without specifying who she sounds like. Cheap review.
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Post by imafan on Oct 3, 2010 17:04:58 GMT -5
After reading all the glowing comments on twitter, face book etc and watching all the amazing videos, I got to wonder what it would take to impress this guy.
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Post by Typo on Oct 3, 2010 17:06:28 GMT -5
Carrie mentioned how honored she was to be performing at the Hollywood Bowl immediately before "Wasted". He doesn't know his facts. Next.
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Post by vinman on Oct 3, 2010 17:10:33 GMT -5
I'm not so sure what control Carrie had over the fireworks. I think it added to the festive moment and why concentrate on that? That reviewer hasn't probably followed her career much.
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Post by realityBITES on Oct 3, 2010 17:15:18 GMT -5
If she didn't change her outfits or had fireworks, they'd say she and her show were boring. Can't win. lol
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Post by justlurkingaround on Oct 3, 2010 17:29:10 GMT -5
Just saw the review being discussed over at CF. Honestly, after watching SS, that performance and JTTW/HGTA would (to me at least) be worth the ticket price alone. How many times can you go to a concert and expect a flawless vocal performance from the performer? Carrie delivers. I don't care what reviewers say, honestly, because they know that sparking controversy or trashing something that everyone else has adored will get them hits for their site.
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Post by tsharky on Oct 3, 2010 17:42:35 GMT -5
That reviewer seems like one of her old haters in LA from american Idol. The critics in LA were particularly harsh to Carrie when she first won Idol because I think they preferred Bo Bice, and they hated that the country girl won. He seems like one of those elitist snobs too who won't take her seriously since she came from Idol.
I can accept picking on little things here and there about Carrie's performance, but picking on her voice when it is flawless is just showing his ignorance and bias.
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Post by what on Oct 3, 2010 17:44:16 GMT -5
i never doubtde that this concert will do very well, even though it seemed like country msuic is not a good fit right in the heart of los angeles. but hollywood bowl is a very different and speical place. never thought she would not sold out.
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Post by lyrichord on Oct 3, 2010 17:48:34 GMT -5
Thanks vinman for all your hard work! Do you have Change and Just a Dream? Did they use the light up dress for Change?
Loved your review, leilamaurizia!
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Post by vinman on Oct 3, 2010 17:53:51 GMT -5
Change, i'm trying to fix the sync issue. No, no light up dress but orchestra backing. Will have that up tonight. Jad, I'll check.
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Oct 3, 2010 17:55:52 GMT -5
That review is kind of weird-like it picked on things I would never consider important when reviewing someone. Like, don't artists typically wait until the end to mention the Orchestra/band? He railed on her for singing "only" her own hits and not doing a pop cover?? I cannot imagine going to an artists concert and saying OH JEEZE IF ONLY SHE HAD COVERED BAD ROMANCE or something.
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Post by tsharky on Oct 3, 2010 18:00:18 GMT -5
Great review from the Orange County Register! I guess they went to two different show! lol www.ocregister.com/entertainment/underwood-269348-country-sons.html?pic=1#article-readIt usually takes a mighty big voice to fill a big place like the Hollywood Bowl, but Carrie Underwood was definitely up to the task: the third American Idol champ and her band, accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, made a highly satisfying debut at the famous venue Saturday night. Much of the sold-out show was devoted to the Oklahoma singer's third album, the crossover, pop-leaning Play On, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 last November and has go on to spawn three country chart-topping singles. This was Underwood's first live local appearance since both the release of that disc and her marriage to Ottawa Senators center Mike Fisher over the summer. A sweeping orchestral fanfare served as an introduction at the Bowl, until the band took over and launched the 90-minute, 18-song set with a shuffling "Cowboy Casanova." Underwood looked gorgeous and regal in a sparkly, black/gray dress, singing the upbeat song with attitude as her backing vocalists added "whoas" like a Def Leppard chorus amid feisty fiddle work. Her image was initially projected inside a picture frame on the large screens, but the amazing stage backdrop also featured various architectural and outdoor locales, spinning slot machine reels, and at one point glowed like the ceiling at the Paris casino in Las Vegas. The string section gave a sprightly lift to the jaunty, folksy strains of "Quitter"; hard to believe that tune was written and produced by Britney Spears collaborator Max Martin. Underwood came across a bit reedy at first but had no problem being heard over the orchestration, especially when she belted out "Wasted" and the sustained note on "I Know You Won't," which felt like a Disney soundtrack ballad. Having the orchestra around for musical interludes, however, was definitely a bonus whenever she dashed offstage to change outfits. Play On found Underwood co-writing seven tracks (her most ever) and reflected growth as an artist -- a maturity that was also obvious onstage, where she played piano as well as acoustic and electric (!) guitars. That last instrument was prevalent on a grittier-than-usual "Some Hearts," for which Underwood strummed quite a bit as a bandmate indulged a rocking solo. One of those personally penned numbers, "Temporary Home," is about homelessness, and before an emotional vocal delivery, the singer was gracious, noting how thankful she was for all her success. "If you take something away from this song," she told the crowd, "we've all done our jobs." She then turned up the sex appeal for the sassy, contemporary country pop of "Undo It," as the backdrop displayed the singer in black-and-white fashion-model clips from the accompanying music video. But, returning to more serious terrain, the moving "Jesus Take the Wheel" saw Underwood looking skyward and segueing into the old spiritual "How Great Thou Art." Nicely accented by stately orchestration and almost sounding Broadway-esque, the song received a lengthy standing ovation from the crowd and left Underwood all teary-eyed. Opening act Sons of Sylvia reprised their guest spot on Underwood's latest release for a stripped-down "What Can I Say." The trio was front and center on guitars with their friend and supporter as she shifted back and forth in the majestic, dramatic duet with SOS leader Ashley Clark. The poverty ballad "Change" and parental assurance tune "Mama's Song" were both warm and inviting, though a tribute to the Grand Ole Opry on Underwood's No. 1 cover of Randy Travis' "I Told You So" was even more so. Why was that? The country veteran himself strolled onstage unannounced to serve as another Underwood duet partner, adding further excitement to the proceedings. Pop/rock guitarist Orianthi also turned up amid a fun and fierce version of "Last Name." But fireworks plus orchestration muted the usually fiery "Before He Cheats" and set closer "Songs Like This," including a barely audible snatch of Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." Second warm-up act Billy Currington often recalled a young Mac Davis at the Bowl. No slouch in the country chart-topper department, the easygoing Georgia native included all five of them in an engaging 35-minute performance that left fans wanting more. The hunky singer just put out Enjoy Yourself, an album with a relaxed vibe and songs about the simple life (fishing, imbibing, canine companions, etc.). His recent No. 1 smash, the ode to slackerdom "Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer," went down well live, as did the punchy, sax-driven "Love Done Gone." Ladies in cowboy hats were charmed by the sensual ballad "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" and the humorous "People Are Crazy." Yet faster, twangy selections like "That's How Country Boys Roll" and "Why Why Why" had a more energizing effect on concert-goers. Sons of Sylvia, previously known as the Clark Brothers, won a recording contract on Fox's short-lived 2007 reality show The Next Great American Band, yet their solid major-label bow, Revelation, only came out a couple months ago. Despite judicious use of dobro, lap steel and fiddle (think John Mellencamp's Lonesome Jubilee), the disc leans in a more rock and contemporary pop direction. One of the guys also was in an early Underwood backing band, and she has took SOS out on a cross-country concert trek this past spring. Augmented by a drummer and bassist, Sons of Sylvia kicked off its half-hour with a surprising cover: Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll." Ashley Clark stomped around the stage, then wildly yelped and crooned like Elvis Presley. Highlights included the yearning "Give Me Love," the album title track (a mandolin-dominated true story that name-checks John Lennon), a quick bluegrass number showcasing the siblings' instrumental prowess, and the heartfelt single "Love Left to Lose" (first debuted on American Idol and co-written by their cousin, Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic). Definitely one to watch. Photo by David Hall, for The Orange County Register.
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Post by vinman on Oct 3, 2010 21:38:03 GMT -5
Here is the fixed sync video of CHANGE. Another orchestra backed masterpiece. I pulled it earlier today, now it's back for good!
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Post by gran29 on Oct 3, 2010 22:45:01 GMT -5
I get chills every time I hear her sing "Change". What a wonderful song. Thanks, Vin. That was great. Love the orchestra in the beginning.
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Post by logansgrandma on Oct 3, 2010 23:10:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the OC review. Ok, so a couple of thoughts after. I'm now sure she didn't sing IKYW because it wasn't even mentioned in the article and she must have done the While Lair/Single Ladies part according to the writer. I must have missed it in between taking vids and the loudness of the fireworks but I think it was more the former! LOL! It was mentioned in the article. In both reviews I've seen they mentioned IKYW. I guess you just didn't get that video? It's one of the songs most reviews rave about and I'm sure it was awesome with the orchestra...bummer. But thanks for all the other vids, she sounds great, as usual.
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Post by lyrichord on Oct 4, 2010 0:02:58 GMT -5
Ooh found a copy of JAD with the orchestra :
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Post by desertfloods on Oct 4, 2010 0:44:05 GMT -5
He railed on her for singing "only" her own hits and not doing a pop cover?? I cannot imagine going to an artists concert and saying OH JEEZE IF ONLY SHE HAD COVERED BAD ROMANCE or something. LOL exactly. Did the guy even realized that was supposed to be a Country concert and not Pop? And based on this comment < warmhearted "Songs Like This"> alone, he was clearly not listening.
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Post by vinman on Oct 4, 2010 0:54:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the OC review. Ok, so a couple of thoughts after. I'm now sure she didn't sing IKYW because it wasn't even mentioned in the article and she must have done the While Lair/Single Ladies part according to the writer. I must have missed it in between taking vids and the loudness of the fireworks but I think it was more the former! LOL! It was mentioned in the article. In both reviews I've seen they mentioned IKYW. I guess you just didn't get that video? It's one of the songs most reviews rave about and I'm sure it was awesome with the orchestra...bummer. But thanks for all the other vids, she sounds great, as usual. I'm second guessing myself but I'll check my vids again. I have my vid of JAD but it was partial. I'll put that up overnight! ETA: Okay, I'm blind. My apologies to all for the delay, I found the IKYW vid. I'll put that up now!
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Post by logansgrandma on Oct 4, 2010 1:04:02 GMT -5
ETA: Okay, I'm blind. My apologies to all for the delay, I found the IKYW vid. I'll put that up now! No problem. And seriously, thanks so much for all you do for us fans.
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Post by Spidey on Oct 4, 2010 1:07:55 GMT -5
I'm still hoping "Quitter" is a single.
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Post by vinman on Oct 4, 2010 1:17:08 GMT -5
Your welcome logansgrandma! Spidey, Quitter isn't getting no love for some reason, not even a single comment on my posted vid. Could be a relection of it's general popularity. Go figure!
On the IKYW vid, she holds her glorious long note at the end a bit longer I think than past performances (except for the People's Choice Awards)!
ETA: Alright, here you go, the long awaited IKYW vid!
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Post by desertfloods on Oct 4, 2010 1:50:17 GMT -5
Your welcome logansgrandma! Spidey, Quitter isn't getting no love for some reason, not even a single comment on my posted vid. Could be a relection of it's general popularity. Quitter is fun to listen to as an album track, but for me, it's one of those songs where its live performance doesn't add anything to the song. (unlike Last Name, for example, where hearing it live actually changed my opinion of the song). Also, thank you SO MUCH for all your wonderful videos and all your hard work, vinman. Not just for this concert, but for your website as well. :)
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Post by vinman on Oct 4, 2010 2:49:08 GMT -5
Your welcome ^! Experiences like Saturday make it easy for me to keep doing what I do!
Sorry for the low quality on MS and BHC, battery/memory ran out at a bad time.
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Post by leilamaurizia on Oct 4, 2010 3:27:11 GMT -5
Just got back from seeing the the World of Color at Disney. Another eventful day that still didn't stop me from thinking about the concert. Good reviews? Bad reviews? Eh. I was there! *brags unashamedly* I don't need anyone else to tell me how it was.
I was also about to shout at Vinman that Carrie did indeed perform IKYW, but I see he's found his video. It was great meeting you, the Vinman, and THANK YOU for the videos and everything else.
Just to add, LN and UI aren't particularly favorites of mine, but I had previously seen concert videos of how awesome they are in concert. Having seen them performed live, HECK YEAH, they're awesome live! Carrie just goes craaaaazy on LN, and that song and UI and BHC just make you stand up and sing along and go wild. I couldn't even help myself, I was rocking out and fist-bumping with complete strangers at the Bowl. Hey, it turns out, any Carrie fan is a friend of mine.
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Post by tsharky on Oct 4, 2010 10:01:14 GMT -5
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Post by justlurkingaround on Oct 4, 2010 10:51:51 GMT -5
Thanks vinman for the IKYW performance. Amazing as usual.
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Post by vinman on Oct 4, 2010 12:40:32 GMT -5
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Post by Typo on Oct 4, 2010 17:26:36 GMT -5
I kinda love this : I looove Carrie Underwood, as you're about to discover in the following list. Sure, she's as chipper as Sleeping Beauty, but sunshine can sing for sure. Just forget that I trashed her last album...
Top five October concerts 4. Carrie Underwood (St. Pete Times Forum, Oct. 25) The last time Underwood played the St. Pete Times Forum, the press was seated up by the stage. The chart-topper is as proud of her gams as she is of her high-wattage pipes, so her skirts were variations of short-shorter-gulp. That put me in the perilous position of almost seeing too much. Look away? Continue gawking? What was the journalistically right thing to do? It's a moral quandary I struggle with to this day. And think about a lot. (sptimesforum.com) Source - www.tampabay.com/features/music/top-5-concerts-in-october/1125782
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Post by Stephen on Oct 5, 2010 1:02:30 GMT -5
My bb Carrie looked so stunned that someone would ask her out with Mike sitting right next to her on The Buried Life tonight, lmao.
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Post by cufan7 on Oct 5, 2010 1:23:27 GMT -5
My bb Carrie looked so stunned that someone would ask her out with Mike sitting right next to her on The Buried Life tonight, lmao. Haha I saw that, it was great!
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