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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2014 15:18:32 GMT -5
^ Not to mention sweetheart Demi - and that girls' voice is ready for a Kelly duet! She's really talented. Not sure if P!nk clips are included in these Kelly-praise videos (haven't watched them in a while), but P!nk loves her as well. I guess every poprock-fan's dream is a duet by them There's one P!nk clip in the part 4 video (I didn't have time to watch all of them again either, so don't know if there are more). Every time I hear "Can't Remember to Forget You" I find myself thinking how much more the song would have fit Kelly and P!nk's pop-rock roots. Sigh. For these three - P!nk, Jessie J, Demi - I am going to tell myself that scheduling conflicts are the only thing standing in the way of an eventual collaboration.
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Post by StrongBreakaway on Mar 10, 2014 15:48:39 GMT -5
^ Not to mention sweetheart Demi - and that girls' voice is ready for a Kelly duet! She's really talented. Not sure if P!nk clips are included in these Kelly-praise videos (haven't watched them in a while), but P!nk loves her as well. I guess every poprock-fan's dream is a duet by them There's one P!nk clip in the part 4 video (I didn't have time to watch all of them again either, so don't know if there are more). Every time I hear "Can't Remember to Forget You" I find myself thinking how much more the song would have fit Kelly and P!nk's pop-rock roots. Sigh. For these three - P!nk, Jessie J, Demi - I am going to tell myself that scheduling conflicts are the only thing standing in the way of an eventual collaboration. Ugh, I LOVE CRTFY! Don't get its chart performance.. Instead of the reggae verses - P!nk and Kelly could've had R&B verses à la Thankful & Can't Take Me Home -> that'd be so cool actually in general. A song that represents their beginnings and their main genre while showing their soulful and edgy side of their voices! It either doesn't happen official via management or one side always says "no". Kelly fits in every genre - I don't get why non-country-artist don't take advantage of that.
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Post by dbhmr on Mar 10, 2014 16:04:46 GMT -5
I think a Pink duet could work for the hype, but the power of duets often lies in the way two different voices come together. There's no point in a sound-alike, who-can-hit-the-highest-note kind of duet, particularly in today's music landscape (though it's not like "When You Believe" or "Tell Him" were particularly big hits, either). If she's going to go with a female that's more in her genre, Pink makes sense because the hype would hopefully help carry it (as would a duet with Carrie Underwood or Adele), but these kind of diva duets are always under tremendous scrutiny, rarely live up to their potential, and almost never perform well (and CRTFY is so bland and forgettable, and exactly what I'd be afraid of). I don't really see the need/point for her to duet with Jessie J (extremely talented as she is) or Demi Lovato (talented as she is).
I think a duet with someone like Bruno Mars or Miguel or Justin Timberlake would be a great sound on her and it would be a more successful, surprising duet. I have actually always thought that her voice would blend exceptionally well with Ryan Tedder's (studio) voice, but, lol.
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Post by Focus on Mar 11, 2014 11:34:04 GMT -5
Inside The Recording Studio: An Interview With Jesse ShatkinYou might not be familiar with Jesse Shatkin just yet, but by the end of the year, you will be: The up-and-coming pop producer has been steadily crafting songs for some of the most anticipated records of 2014. Before he was writing euphoric pop anthems for international pop icon Kylie Minogue or tinkering around in the studio with Sia, however, he was crafting music in high school — hip hop beats, to be exact. “I’ve kind of had a couple phases along the way in my career,” Jesse says of his early start in music production. “I started doing hip-hop as a kid. I did rap, but I had a rap crew that I made beats for and everything.” And while a few members of Jessie’s rap crew went on to achieve some underground success, including Murs, his hip-hop phase didn’t last too long: “It kind of fizzled — a lot of the people I was working with didn’t move on to do bigger things. I was just left to do my own thing,” he concedes. And so, he went on to produce for commercials, film and TV. And that’s when he met someone who would transform his career once again: Greg Kurstin. By now, Kurstin’s become a household name in pop world alongside fellow production powerhouses, Dr. Luke and Max Martin. Although he’d already been making waves as one-half of indie-pop duo The Bird And The Bee, his mainstream break came with Lily Allen‘s 2006 debut Alright, Still — and again, to an even larger extent, as the sole producer of her 2009 follow-up It’s Not Me, It’s You. From there, his presence was felt on pop’s biggest albums of the latter half of the decade, including Kylie’s X, P!nk‘s The Truth About Love, Ke$ha‘s Animal, Sia’s We Are Born and Marina And The Diamonds’ Electra Heart. Most recently, he helmed Kelly Clarkson‘s Wrapped In Red and Tegan And Sara‘s Heartthrob — two of last year’s most critically acclaimed pop records. After signing on as an engineer with Greg, Jesse acquired a dream production education in record time: “I was there working with him on all these amazing projects and learned a lot…I didn’t even know about chord progression. When I made beats, it was all feel and all vibe. I didn’t really know about classic pop songwriting in any way. I just kind of soaked it all up and asked a lot of questions and watched him do his thing,” he explains. After a few years of working behind-the-scenes, Jesse eventually felt ready to take his own productions to the next level. And so, with the help of Greg and Rachel Kurstin, he started to set up writing sessions with some of the artists he’d come to know over time while working with Greg, including Sia. “I became friends with Sia when I was working with Greg and I worked on [Kylie’s] ‘Kiss Me Once’ with her, but I work with her all the time. There’s always a few Sia songs going on,” he explains. With Greg at the helm of Sia’s upcoming record, Jesse spent plenty of time in the studio with the industry’s most in-demand songwriter. Together, the three artists worked to craft the singer’s new album. But the record’s soaring lead single, “Chandelier,” came as the result of an impromptu jam session between Sia and Jesse. “At some point, Greg had to run out, and me and Sia were in his live room with his piano and drum set and just kind of jammed for a second,” he recalls. “Greg has a marimba, so I was playing marimba — some weird notes — and Sia was playing the piano. She records everything on her phone, so we just kind of figured out a chord progression together. She sent it to me on a voice note, and I turned it into a track. She already had the melody instinctively while she was writing the chords. We were real excited that she wanted to do this for her record, and then Greg added his production. I was really proud of it.” The result is one of Sia’s most full-bodied productions to date, equipped with a striding beat and something that sounds less like a traditional pop chorus than an explosive, off-the-walls exercise in vocal acrobatics that only Sia could ever pull off. “It was one of the first things that I did with her. She’s just a phenomenal, mind-blowing talent and I was just so excited about it. And for it to be a single is crazy — a dream come true,” he adds. But before Sia’s upcoming record, Jessie’s work with Kurstin would pay off in the form of his first major label release: “Kiss Me Once” — the rapturous title track of Kylie Minogue’s twelfth studio album. “It was shocking,” he says of the decision to use the track as the album title. “Sia told me that it had been a consideration, but I don’t believe anything until it happens. But then my publisher texted me a photo of the cover, and I just kind of lost it for a second.” As with Sia, the Kylie connection came along with his work as Greg’s engineer. “I thought she was so sweet. She’s so awesome. You can’t say that about everybody that you work with in the studio, but she was just fun to work with. I was excited to work with her for so many reasons. She’s a legend,” he enthuses about his time with the pop princess. “But also, it’s kind of nice when they’re nice,” he adds with a chuckle. If kicking off the year with a Kylie record and the lead single from Sia’s highly anticipated new record wasn’t enough, he’s got even more to be excited about simmering quietly in the background from the likes of some major pop players, including Kelly Clarkson.
Jesse’s history with Kelly dates back to the days of 2011′s Stronger (including the GRAMMY-nominated title track “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”), and most recently with her holiday record, Wrapped In Red. But far from the festive classics that she belted out in time for Christmas, the Idol alum’s now opting for songs that sound “a little left-of-center and cool” for her upcoming studio album, due out later this year. “One of them is kind of an electronic banger, but it has kind of a haunting melody that I think she was attracted to,” he says. “She’s really open-minded.”And his writing credits are only diversifying with each passing day: He’s worked with UK rising “Solo Dancing” synth-pop starlet Indiana, indie-rock duo Matt & Kim and fellow songwriter Eden — the artist formerly known as Jessie And The Toy Boys — for an upcoming EP. “It’s just more ‘her’ than her trying to go for anything else,” he explains. “I think that we got into a little bit of the reality of her life to a certain extent.” Together, they’ve been penning tracks with a slew of fellow songwriters, including MoZella (Miley Cyrus, “Wrecking Ball”) and Sean Foreman (3OH!3). “She actually co-wrote one of the Kelly Clarkson songs,” he adds. He’s not just working stateside, either: Girls Aloud member-turned-bonafide solo UK pop diva Cheryl Cole has already cut several songs with Jesse, including a hip-hop track co-written with MoZella and Jon Bellion (Eminem, “The Monster (feat. Rihanna)”), as well as a ballad. “It’s strong, it’s powerful and really from the heart. She loved it,” he says of the track. “She sounds awesome.” For now, he’s just trying to do as much as he possibly can with as many artists as possible to explore the full potential of his craft. “We’ll see what comes of all these sessions, but I’m super stoked about how things are going,” he says, optimistic about climbing up the ranks as a producer in his own right. Judging by what Jessie’s accomplished already, it’s only a matter of time. www.muumuse.com/2014/03/jesse-shatkin-interview-sia-kylie-minogue-cheryl-cole.html/
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Post by kmbgs on Mar 11, 2014 11:44:16 GMT -5
WELL FINALLY some news about the new record, that's beyond Kelly saying she's excited about it.
I'm into it.
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Post by getonthebus on Mar 11, 2014 11:47:55 GMT -5
Jesse’s history with Kelly dates back to the days of 2011′s Stronger (including the GRAMMY-nominated title track “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”), and most recently with her holiday record, Wrapped In Red. But far from the festive classics that she belted out in time for Christmas, the Idol alum’s now opting for songs that sound “a little left-of-center and cool” for her upcoming studio album, due out later this year. “One of them is kind of an electronic banger, but it has kind of a haunting melody that I think she was attracted to,” he says. “She’s really open-minded.” YASSSS hopefully this is the them for the whole album. Assuming "left-of-center" means a bit more experimental, this is exactly the direction she needs to go in post-Stronger. I'm even more excited that it's him describing it, because I've found that when she describes a song, I never get the same impression she gave when I listen to it. Now pop out that baby and let's get rolling.
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Post by StrongBreakaway on Mar 11, 2014 13:05:23 GMT -5
Me like electronic bangers and open-minded Kelly *_* new old pic
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Post by franklin on Mar 11, 2014 13:09:36 GMT -5
ummm never any pics that look like that ever again. Not here for American Lesbian Chic pt. 2
yay @ the new song description tho!
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Post by Treacherous on Mar 11, 2014 13:16:29 GMT -5
With CeeLo gone and Xtina pregnant I wonder, if she were to be asked, if she would consider joining the voice. I thought when she was a guest mentor season 2 she did great and she's performed many times on the show. Maybe just wishful thinking I think she'd be a great addition and she knows what it's like.
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Post by hilbertkc on Mar 11, 2014 13:52:33 GMT -5
That song description sounds pretty rad!!
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Post by dbhmr on Mar 11, 2014 15:33:41 GMT -5
"A little left-of-center and cool" + "big melodies and soulful songs in the vein of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" = the album I want.
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Post by Focus on Mar 11, 2014 17:05:26 GMT -5
March 11, 2014 Updated: March 11, 2014 | 3:13 pm 10 influential women in musicBy Mike Benhaim Metro I appreciate a sexy woman as much as the next guy. Maybe more, depending on who the next guy is and if he even likes women, but if you came here looking for someone to perpetuate some antiquated sexist perspective, you might be disappointed. The list I have compiled is not about the singer with the longest legs or shapeliest curves. The “hotness” refers to the artistic streak these women are experiencing. Sex appeal never hurts in show biz, but devoid of talent and discipline, it can only take you so far. Unless your name is Hilton or Kardashian, and then apparently, the sky’s the limit. Using the metaphor that Katy Perry borrowed from Helen Reddy these are the women “roaring” loudest, and carving the musical footprint for females of their era. Alicia Keys: This singer-songwriter plays piano, keyboards, cello, guitar and bass. Classically trained in Manhattan, her impeccable tastes evolved from a diverse knowledge of musical genres. Keys has combined her skills, vocal prowess, and dazzling smile to beguile audiences repeatedly for a decade and a half. Beyoncé: Few possess the god-given magnetism this woman displays on-stage. Her first appearance always feels like the UFO opening its doors in Close Encounters (old Spielberg reference. You’re welcome.) Her beauty may distract, but cannot detract from the many facets of her artistry, musicality and tireless work ethic. Her songbook contains a spectrum of emotions from basic to complex, but habitually honest and soul-baring. Perhaps a little more than necessary lately, but most of us appreciate sharing her journey and probably will for years to come. Carrie Underwood: This “Okie from Muskogee” makes Merle Haggard proud. Little known fact: During Underwood’s run in American Idol’s Top 12, she consistently won voting every week by a landslide to ultimately capture the title. Her songs speak to a broader range of fans than most country singers. She plays guitar and piano, and her combination of sweet, southern humility and ain’t-gonna-stand-for-it gumption make her undeniably appealing. Lady Gaga: Now you know I’m serious, because behind this diva’s theatrical costumery, no one really knows what she looks like. Regardless, this multi-instrumentalist songwriter and exceptional vocalist is that rare talent about whom one might use the word “genius.” I can’t think of another active artist whose vision from concept to completion is as boundless and inclusive. And trust me, she isn’t done yet. Katy Perry: She kissed a girl and we liked it. Maybe that girl had magical powers because Katy hasn’t stopped knocking out hit after massive hit ever since. I’m not even sure why anyone buys them when her songs can be heard every five minutes on radio, TV, at shopping malls, carnivals, etc. but they do. And in the quieter moments, alone with those very same tracks, you might find them unexpectedly poignant, which tells me they’ll be around for a long time. Kelly Clarkson: This girl’s house was built on Moxy. Amercian Idol made her, but maybe some of it was the other way around. Equipped with an unparalleled set of pipes, abundant tenacity, and unwavering artistic identity, she has repeatedly taken the world by storm. And don’t sleep on that smile. It’s irresistible. Pink: I had the pleasure of meeting this girl when she was an aspiring artist with pink hair, and I had no idea who she would become. With a Catholic father and Jewish mother, there was probably enough guilt to make her quietly go where the music biz wanted to take her, but she fought to carve her own identity and her fans appreciate it. With every project, she digs deeper within herself than any of her pop comrades. She’s a mother, a babe and a badass. Rihanna: Beauty, tone and taste. She’s parlayed those three things into a massive career. She has little vocal training, plays no instruments and as far as I can tell, can’t write a song by herself. But she has a good voice and collaborates so flexibly that she can nip, tuck, and take a tune from mediocre to spectacular by working through it. Her body of work, speaks for itself. Shakira: Possibly the most underrated artist on this list. She could have skated by on her looks, but instead learned to play guitar, drums, various forms of percussion and even harmonica. She writes in at least two languages, produces, dances, makes babies and is one of the biggest stars worldwide. For that, she deserves felicitaciones. Taylor Swift: She’s like the flu you try to fight— running, sweating, even taking drugs, but it eventually overtakes you, and before you know it, you’ve passed it on to everyone at work. Her lyrics are not clever or poetic, but she plays her own instruments and writes her own songs. A lot of songs. Yes, there are many more emerging every day, and some that are on the fringe of this very list, but there’s no denying that these women have forever impacted the 2000s chapter in the annals of music history. Hear them roar. metronews.ca/voices/backbeat/967483/10-influential-women-in-music/
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Post by dbhmr on Mar 11, 2014 17:26:32 GMT -5
What kind of perfectly succinct description? Nailed.
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Post by StrongBreakaway on Mar 14, 2014 8:00:39 GMT -5
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Post by switch on Mar 14, 2014 10:58:01 GMT -5
I love both songs but Bad Romance hasn't aged as well as I thought it would. Still rockin to SUBG though.
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Post by dbhmr on Mar 18, 2014 22:03:14 GMT -5
To add to my growing list of wishes and hopes for the album, a song as natural-sounding, spunky, wry, and Kelly-branded as this one, please. Minus whatever shit filter they put on the original.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2014 22:08:02 GMT -5
"A little left-of-center and cool" + "big melodies and soulful songs in the vein of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" = the album I want. I've come to terms with the fact that I'm probably never getting another faux-emo album from her, but this is probably the next best thing. Excited.
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Post by SoMuchToSay on Mar 18, 2014 23:05:00 GMT -5
Since the country venture obviously didn't work out, I hope they go something edgy. It's time for a hot pop anthem with a rapper! The time is now!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2014 6:17:49 GMT -5
Since the country venture obviously didn't work out I wouldn't necessarily come to that same conclusion. She may not have scored any massive hits, but few females have been able to do so lately on country. She performed respectably, she has received major award nominations, she has performed on major award shows, she has been invited to perform at major country events, and one of her most memorable hits is "Don't You Wanna Stay." She has done well, and I doubt they'd throw the towel in and say it "didn't work out" for them.
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Post by onebuffalo on Mar 19, 2014 13:11:34 GMT -5
Since the country venture obviously didn't work out I wouldn't necessarily come to that same conclusion. She may not have scored any massive hits, but few females have been able to do so lately on country. She performed respectably, she has received major award nominations, she has performed on major award shows, she has been invited to perform at major country events, and one of her most memorable hits is "Don't You Wanna Stay." She has done well, and I doubt they'd throw the towel in and say it "didn't work out" for them. I will have to agree with Riley. Until Kelly Clarkson goes full throttle for the country market, you can not write her off in the genre.
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Post by ificanthaveyou on Mar 19, 2014 13:53:17 GMT -5
Well her country ventures have been Don't You Wanna Stay, Because of You, Tie It Up, and Don't Rush. Tie It Up and Don't Rush are pleasant but that's about it. Because of You had already run its course when it got countrified. Don't You Wanna Stay is in the vein of what she should be aiming for IMO. Big song, big duet partner, captures her vocals perfectly. Fluffy stuff like Tie It Up and Don't Rush don't seem like they'll really hit it big with the country audience.
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Post by StrongBreakaway on Mar 19, 2014 14:45:54 GMT -5
^ and Mr. Know It All
Tie It Up actually sounded a lot like a song Carrie Underwood would do and I'm sure she would've made a hit out of it.
It's a pitty Kelly doesn't have "What Hurts The Most" feat Rascal Flatts in her catalgue.
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Post by bigb0882 on Mar 19, 2014 16:38:24 GMT -5
It's a pitty Kelly doesn't have "What Hurts The Most" feat Rascal Flatts in her catalgue. I cry about that to this day. What could have been!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2014 18:01:56 GMT -5
It's a pitty Kelly doesn't have "What Hurts The Most" feat Rascal Flatts in her catalgue. I cry about that to this day. What could have been! What hurts the most, was being so close...
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Post by Focus on Mar 24, 2014 15:14:35 GMT -5
Δimée Proal @aimeeproal 32m #memorymonday I just looked in my closet for a microphone and came across this gem. kelly🌷💞_clarkson was so sweet for writing me a card and saying thank you. It's actually pretty rare when an artist will acknowledge a songwriter. This was my first cut ever, I was so new and innocent to the songwriting world, sometimes I wish I could still look at it with the same eyes again. At times it's discouraging, but moments like this can never be taken from me. #emotional #songwriter #saveyou #allieverwanted #kellyclarkson #2009 … http://instagram.com/p/l7_ckOx2Ez
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Post by StrongBreakaway on Mar 25, 2014 18:55:52 GMT -5
Kelly is one of only 15 female solo singers to have a #1 debut album! link
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Post by dbhmr on Mar 25, 2014 19:16:50 GMT -5
Bored as fuq waiting for crumbs of information on the new album.
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Post by bigb0882 on Mar 25, 2014 22:32:20 GMT -5
This has been the most horribly dull time as a Kelly fan in a LONG LONG TIME. Maybe since waiting for news on My December? We just got so spoiled with so many amazing things happening one after the other. It feels like we have had something happening since Stronger came out in 2011. I just keep reminding myself how good we had it and that Kelly will obviously need time with her new baby.
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www.glamour.com/entertainment/blogs/obsessed/2014/03/exclusive-listen-martina-mcbri.htmlExclusive Listen: Martina McBride's New Duet With Kelly Clarksonby Jessica Radloff Here's a treat for all of you country fans: Superstar Martina McBride is releasing a new album of iconic songs on April 8, and one of those is a duet with Kelly Clarkson called "In the Basement." It's a fun and funky duet that was originally recorded by Etta James and her childhood friend Sugar Pie Desanto in 1966, and Martina has decided to share an exclusive first listen with us! You expected a ballad, right? It's so fun to see these two amazing ladies record an upbeat song that celebrates strong, independent women staking their claim on the world. Everlasting will be released on McBride's own Vinyl Recordings through Kobalt label services on April 8. You can follow McBride on Twitter here. Tell us what you think of Martina and Kelly's new song together!
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