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Post by getonthebus on May 15, 2015 22:38:58 GMT -5
Lolll I'm literally staying right next to the MGM this weekend!
I actually just wanted to see Tove Lo, and am hoping she stops by Alesso's show tonight before leaving town! Rock in Rio is this weekend too, so there are a ton of big pop stars in town already.
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Post by KellyK on May 16, 2015 5:45:54 GMT -5
I can't wait for the Voice performance; I hope she's feeling healthy enough to really go for those ad libs at the end.
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Post by mattybmb on May 16, 2015 6:59:15 GMT -5
Damn. I'm jealous of a lot of you guys. I can't see her performances until after they've aired.
Damn my status in the United Kingdom!
I'll be watching these boards like a hawk!
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Post by Rumors on May 16, 2015 9:56:56 GMT -5
Performing Invincible on The Voice finale on May 19th! SourceI think everyone has to agree that she has had EXCELLENT TV opportunities in this era. She has been on every major TV show since her album release. Quite frankly, the album sales have lagged behind the exposure she has received. I think the fact that HBS isn't a powerful live song to perform has been a contributing factor, though.
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Post by Rumors on May 16, 2015 10:09:54 GMT -5
I just watched the lyric video. Very nicely done and the one overall thought I had after watching it. INVINCIBLE IS GOING TO BE A SMASH. It is the girl power anthem that young girls and young women LOVE from Kelly. Her vocals are just outstanding. I personally think the lyrics are a little awkward in spots but the message, theme, and lyrics in the chorus are spot on. I look for this to be a big digital seller. My only hesitation is that I don't know if it will move the album. It is obviously going to sell the album some but this may be a case where people go for this song more so than the album this time around. I think the album has some dull spots but no need to go song by song. Just my .02 cents on the album.
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neally
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Post by neally on May 16, 2015 11:03:08 GMT -5
Performing Invincible on The Voice finale on May 19th! SourceI think everyone has to agree that she has had EXCELLENT TV opportunities in this era. She has been on every major TV show since her album release. Quite frankly, the album sales have lagged behind the exposure she has received. I think the fact that HBS isn't a powerful live song to perform has been a contributing factor, though. Kelly has had decent TV exposure, but you are incorrect in stating that she has been on every major TV show since album release to date. For example, she has not yet been on Letterman, Michael/Kelly, Kimmel, SNL, Today Show, Kathy/Hoda, The View, The Talk, The Voice (which will occur next week), etc. Regardless, as you stated, sales have lagged for this level of television visibility but likely for multiple reasons, much in part due to the handling of the era: NO US TV exposure/performances until album release week- nearly 2 months after it was released, the release of the second single almost 6 weeks after the first single peaked, her image, and of course the song itself. While the song sold well when she performed it, it didn't do much for album sales. Although I don't see the smash potential in 'Invincible' that some folks on this board do, I do think that 'Run' will be a multi-format commercial success if it is ever released.* *my track record for predicting commercial success isn't great, lol....
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Post by Rumors on May 16, 2015 12:39:18 GMT -5
Neally, I guess I should have made my statement about TV shows a little clearer. I meant she had been on "other" programming - special shows. I can't name them all but I've watched clips from a few and I've seen you all talk about them on here. I don't know what "talk" shows she hasn't been on. It's my experience that an artist will make the "rounds" as they promote all the singles.
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Post by bitchplease on May 16, 2015 13:12:36 GMT -5
Neally, I guess I should have made my statement about TV shows a little clearer. I meant she had been on "other" programming - special shows. I can't name them all but I've watched clips from a few and I've seen you all talk about them on here. I don't know what "talk" shows she hasn't been on. It's my experience that an artist will make the "rounds" as they promote all the singles. i think image and her weight play a big part of commercial success. its a show biz after all. hope she'll be ready mentally and physically for the next era. this era is just a bonus for me.
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Post by area51 on May 16, 2015 17:20:13 GMT -5
Came across this today, for sales through 05-10-15:
Kelly Clarkson - Piece by Piece - 164,715 (after 10 weeks)
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Post by Love Plastic Love on May 16, 2015 17:24:17 GMT -5
That makes me sad. I mean, I know Kelly is in a different place as a person and artist right now, but this cd deserves to have at least another one in front of that figure.
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Post by Focus on May 16, 2015 17:48:12 GMT -5
Came across this today, for sales through 05-10-15: Kelly Clarkson - Piece by Piece - 164,715 (after 10 weeks) Could you post the link to the sales please. These are the last numbers I've seen: Week 7 155,797 sales Week 7 210,219 sales combined with streaming
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neally
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Post by neally on May 16, 2015 18:31:58 GMT -5
Kelly is performing now a 45 minute set for Boston's Kiss 108 concert with other artists. Hopefully her voice is back from her bout of laryngitis, and she will likely take a red-eye out to Vegas tonight for tomorrow's show.
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Post by QAF on May 16, 2015 19:36:45 GMT -5
She's slayed according to twitter
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Post by bitchplease on May 16, 2015 19:48:53 GMT -5
oh she is not even in town yet? i was coming here to look at update for rehearsal, i wanted to go to MGM. so many things happening in vegas thos weekend , if theres no kelly i rather avoid the strip.
yay for PBP sales finally matching Stronger's first week sales????, it'd be a long way still to be a gold certified album. hope it gets there
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mattybmb
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Post by mattybmb on May 16, 2015 20:06:29 GMT -5
Eagerly awaiting some videos!!
From the Twitter response all is well.
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Post by Keelzit on May 16, 2015 20:08:54 GMT -5
I'm a big Kelly supporter but does anyone really believe that Invincible will be a hit? It's cheesy af and lacks a strong hook. I doubt pop radio will even bother to send it beyond top 30. I have no doubt that HAC will be more supportive though. Also, judging from the behind-the-scenes photos from the video shoot, it seems like this will be another 'underdogs'-themed video in the vein of Dark Side and honestly, those types of videos are usually filled with cheesiness and only appeal to the Beckies of the world.
I hate the use of this word, but Kelly used to be far more 'edgier' than this. What happened to her? It saddens me that such an amazing voice is being wasted to songs that could be the soundtracks to straight-to-tv family drama films of the 90s.
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Post by QAF on May 16, 2015 20:16:19 GMT -5
Eagerly awaiting some videos!! From the Twitter response all is well. Me too; especially invincible
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Post by mattybmb on May 16, 2015 20:32:41 GMT -5
So, caught up with Kiss' live stream, not much music action, but during Kelly's backstage interview she mentions that Invincible has been pre-taped for Ellen.
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Post by Jack on May 16, 2015 20:40:31 GMT -5
I'm a big Kelly supporter but does anyone really believe that Invincible will be a hit? Yes.
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Post by Au$tin on May 16, 2015 21:22:02 GMT -5
I'm a big Kelly supporter but does anyone really believe that Invincible will be a hit? Yes. Add me to that list as well.
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Post by BDGeek on May 16, 2015 22:59:43 GMT -5
I'm a big Kelly supporter but does anyone really believe that Invincible will be a hit? It's cheesy af and lacks a strong hook. I doubt pop radio will even bother to send it beyond top 30. I have no doubt that HAC will be more supportive though. Also, judging from the behind-the-scenes photos from the video shoot, it seems like this will be another 'underdogs'-themed video in the vein of Dark Side and honestly, those types of videos are usually filled with cheesiness and only appeal to the Beckies of the world. I hate the use of this word, but Kelly used to be far more 'edgier' than this. What happened to her? It saddens me that such an amazing voice is being wasted to songs that could be the soundtracks to straight-to-tv family drama films of the 90s. She turned 30, became a mom, and her priorities shifted. She also hasn't been edgy since 2007, and she's made it clear she has no interest in being so. Timeless, relatable songs are far more important to her than being "cool" or "of-the-moment." She and her team are also very keenly aware of her current place in music. As a 30-something mother, she's got far more appeal to AC-leaning moms these days than the trendy CHR teens she once drew. Instead of trying to stay relevant with a demographic she's no longer a part of, she's choosing to age with her core fanbase. This makes for much more authentic material than if she were to pander to a younger crowd. If she were to try the latter approach, it could utterly backfire. And "Invincible" is easily her most smash-worthy single since "Stronger." It's fresh and different for her without sounding too out of place in her catalog. It allows her to bridge the gap between the CHR and AC crowds she's transitioning between. And, most importantly, "Invincible" allows for absolute vocal slayage once she [finally] starts performing it on TV and tour.
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Post by neally on May 16, 2015 23:45:26 GMT -5
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Post by Anticonformity on May 17, 2015 4:14:57 GMT -5
OMG QUEEN HILARY AND QUEEN KELLY?
WHAT IS THIS 2005? <3
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Post by QAF on May 17, 2015 7:33:53 GMT -5
I just can't even
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Post by Jack on May 17, 2015 8:10:38 GMT -5
She turned 30, became a mom, and her priorities shifted. She also hasn't been edgy since 2007, and she's made it clear she has no interest in being so. Timeless, relatable songs are far more important to her than being "cool" or "of-the-moment." She and her team are also very keenly aware of her current place in music. As a 30-something mother, she's got far more appeal to AC-leaning moms these days than the trendy CHR teens she once drew. Instead of trying to stay relevant with a demographic she's no longer a part of, she's choosing to age with her core fanbase. This makes for much more authentic material than if she were to pander to a younger crowd. If she were to try the latter approach, it could utterly backfire. And "Invincible" is easily her most smash-worthy single since "Stronger." It's fresh and different for her without sounding too out of place in her catalog. It allows her to bridge the gap between the CHR and AC crowds she's transitioning between. And, most importantly, "Invincible" allows for absolute vocal slayage once she [finally] starts performing it on TV and tour. Yeah I feel a lot of people just don't get this about Kelly, her career, and how Invincible relates to that. As a single choice it's on brand, fits her message and appeals to her demographics. It's all very well to say "WHERE'S HER UPTOWN FUNK", but we have to think about Kelly Clarkson as a recording artist in the here and now. Invincible is as good a shot as she has. Plays to her strengths. Is quotable. Vocals for days. And hooky as hell, despite people treating it like it's a Norah Jones b-side.
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Post by neally on May 17, 2015 9:11:22 GMT -5
Real or fake: Billboard lineup posted on KCE. According to that, Kelly and Celine Dion are presenting following Mariah's performance, and Kelly is performing in the middle of the show. Hmmmm....... __________________________________________________________________________
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Post by mattybmb on May 17, 2015 9:39:54 GMT -5
She turned 30, became a mom, and her priorities shifted. She also hasn't been edgy since 2007, and she's made it clear she has no interest in being so. Timeless, relatable songs are far more important to her than being "cool" or "of-the-moment." She and her team are also very keenly aware of her current place in music. As a 30-something mother, she's got far more appeal to AC-leaning moms these days than the trendy CHR teens she once drew. Instead of trying to stay relevant with a demographic she's no longer a part of, she's choosing to age with her core fanbase. This makes for much more authentic material than if she were to pander to a younger crowd. If she were to try the latter approach, it could utterly backfire. And "Invincible" is easily her most smash-worthy single since "Stronger." It's fresh and different for her without sounding too out of place in her catalog. It allows her to bridge the gap between the CHR and AC crowds she's transitioning between. And, most importantly, "Invincible" allows for absolute vocal slayage once she [finally] starts performing it on TV and tour. Yeah I feel a lot of people just don't get this about Kelly, her career, and how Invincible relates to that. As a single choice it's on brand, fits her message and appeals to her demographics. It's all very well to say "WHERE'S HER UPTOWN FUNK", but we have to think about Kelly Clarkson as a recording artist in the here and now. Invincible is as good a shot as she has. Plays to her strengths. Is quotable. Vocals for days. And hooky as hell, despite people treating it like it's a Norah Jones b-side. I agree. I feel like every era for Kelly has been filled with 'she shouldn't be singing this, she should be singing this instead'. Kelly's not an idiot, she's had some commercial misses, but when she gets it right, she smashes it. Invincible is a great song: Empowering, catchy, vocally fantastic, I'm not sure what more people want.
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Post by bitchplease on May 17, 2015 10:18:51 GMT -5
daaaamn kelly slayed that climax on invincible. she took a breath in the middle of it, but its still great, looks like we r in for a treat tonight, she seemed in a way better shape vocally then when she did it in aussie. she sounded pretty confident about her voice for tonight performance, and she kept on saying "its gonna be great". it makes me think the performance will have some extra production, not just the usual kelly standing there singing w her band. hopefully she'll have a great vocal tonight, n looks like hair extention is already in. my body is ready kelly!!!
pls post anythin u heard about rehearsal. im only 10-15 mins away from MGM.
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Post by rahulv on May 17, 2015 10:32:55 GMT -5
WOW, now I can't wait for her performance on The Voice.
BTW, that clip is such a tease. 9 seconds! Do you guys have a full version of the runs in the end?
PS: I know this era has been a little low-key. She's made appearances across platforms but what really bothers me is that this is such a fantastic album that is not reaching an audience. I personally am not invested in chart performances. It is always good when an artist you like hits no 1's on charts. But to me, that was never really the reason for getting into KC's music. If I can get great music from her, that is good enough! Chart wins are just gravy. My bigger concern is that she shouldn't stop making music. With her contractual obligations with RCA coming to an end, I am a little uncertain in terms of what is in store. I know she loves making music and that she isn't going to depart so soon. But part of me wants her to still retain her pop core / catchy anthems and not completely steer into a My-December territory.
Sorry for the rambling!
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Post by mattybmb on May 17, 2015 10:37:13 GMT -5
WOW, now I can't wait for her performance on The Voice. BTW, that clip is such a tease. 9 seconds! Do you guys have a full version of the runs in the end? PS: I know this era has been a little low-key. She's made appearances across platforms but what really bothers me is that this is such a fantastic album that is not reaching an audience. I personally am not invested in chart performances. It is always good when an artist you like hits no 1's on charts. But to me, that was never really the reason for getting into KC's music. If I can get great music from her, that is good enough! Chart wins are just gravy. My bigger is concern is that she shouldn't stop making music. With her contractual obligations with RCA coming to an end, I am a little uncertain in terms of what is in store. I know she loves making music and that she isn't going to depart so soon. But part of me wants her to still retain her pop core / catchy anthems and not completely steer into a My-December territory. Sorry for the rambling! I remember a recent interview where she says that she loves pop, and while she'll branch out and try new stuff, she's always going to keep making pop.
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