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Post by Live Your Life on May 19, 2014 10:30:17 GMT -5
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Post by getonthebus on May 19, 2014 11:07:12 GMT -5
Verses and pre-chorus weren't perfect, but my god that chorus. Queen.
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Post by Agent Yoncé on May 19, 2014 11:16:34 GMT -5
It was okay. She missed a few notes.
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Post by iggyazealiastan on May 19, 2014 13:15:15 GMT -5
That was pretty rough vocally. And she really can't expect her solo career to take off if she won't appear in any of her videos or performances.
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Post by JJ on May 19, 2014 13:23:54 GMT -5
Issues.
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Post by iggyazealiastan on May 19, 2014 13:28:09 GMT -5
I don't like the video but that girl is so freakin talented <3 the fact that the whole video is a ONE shot only is pretty much impressive Huh? I counted at least 30-40 cuts in the video.
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Post by getonthebus on May 19, 2014 13:40:39 GMT -5
That was pretty rough vocally. And she really can't expect her solo career to take off if she won't appear in any of her videos or performances. I thought, at least in this performance it made for an interesting concept I guess. It's true that there's no way she will be a huge star because of her unwillingness to show herself publicly, and would be surprised if she thought otherwise.
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on May 19, 2014 14:00:38 GMT -5
I was under the impression that Sia didn't want to be a huge star. Not everyone does and not everyone wants to appear in music videos (ie. follow the standard norm for pop music).
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Post by jjose712 on May 19, 2014 14:09:51 GMT -5
I was under the impression that Sia didn't want to be a huge star. Not everyone does and not everyone wants to appear in music videos (ie. follow the standard norm for pop music). Exactly. Being a big star has its prize, in terms of creativity and in terms of personal life. She is a very successful songwriter, so she has a margin to do whatever she wants. Anyway, we have the Daft Punk example of not appearing in their videos (well, they appear but never show their face). And there are tons of videos were the artist didn't appear, in fact George Michael had one of the most successful singles of his career without even a video (and he liked doing his videos for sure). Not everybody has to move for the same standards
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Post by Au$tin on May 19, 2014 14:10:13 GMT -5
Also, Sia has been featured in plenty of her own music videos. She was even a guest judge on The Voice.
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Post by iggyazealiastan on May 19, 2014 14:12:11 GMT -5
I was under the impression that Sia didn't want to be a huge star. Not everyone does and not everyone wants to appear in music videos (ie. follow the standard norm for pop music). I never said anything about huge star though. If Sia wants her music to be commercially successful, she needs to perform and do promo. Daft Punk is an extreme exception and they only had 1 fluke hit. Sia is a solo female pop singer - she NEEDS to appear in public. I'm starting to wonder if her age has something to do with it. She's 38 and looks much older - her label may be afraid that will scare off radio and young listeners. I think most people are under the impression she's a hot new 20something.
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Post by jjose712 on May 19, 2014 14:30:13 GMT -5
I was under the impression that Sia didn't want to be a huge star. Not everyone does and not everyone wants to appear in music videos (ie. follow the standard norm for pop music). I never said anything about huge star though. If Sia wants her music to be commercially successful, she needs to perform and do promo. Daft Punk is an extreme exception and they only had 1 fluke hit. Sia is a solo female pop singer - she NEEDS to appear in public. I'm starting to wonder if her age has something to do with it. She's 38 and looks much older - her label may be afraid that will scare off radio and young listeners. I think most people are under the impression she's a hot new 20something. Sorry to burst your bubble but USA is not the center of the universe. Daft Punk has a very solid career of more than a decade. And yes, radio (specially) is ageist wich is a pity because most interesting singers are not teens
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Post by iggyazealiastan on May 19, 2014 14:50:07 GMT -5
I never said anything about huge star though. If Sia wants her music to be commercially successful, she needs to perform and do promo. Daft Punk is an extreme exception and they only had 1 fluke hit. Sia is a solo female pop singer - she NEEDS to appear in public. I'm starting to wonder if her age has something to do with it. She's 38 and looks much older - her label may be afraid that will scare off radio and young listeners. I think most people are under the impression she's a hot new 20something. Sorry to burst your bubble but USA is not the center of the universe. Daft Punk has a very solid career of more than a decade. And yes, radio (specially) is ageist wich is a pity because most interesting singers are not teens I thought it was assumed we're talking about US market here. You didn't burst any bubble - I have been buying and listening to Daft Punk's music for 13 years and am well aware of their global achievements. Regardless it's completely off topic from the original point that Sia needs to appear in videos and promo if she wants her songs to smash.
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on May 19, 2014 14:58:31 GMT -5
And I said maybe Sia doesn't want (or care if) her music is commercially successful.
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Post by Love Plastic Love on May 19, 2014 15:49:13 GMT -5
I thought Sia pretty actively didn't want to be a super huge star. I know, to us, that seems counter-intuitive since she releases mainstream music, but some people really do just enjoy music and don't necessarily want to be Gaga or Katy Perry and promote the shit out of themselves and their music in every way possible.
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Post by tommymonster44 on May 19, 2014 15:50:46 GMT -5
I personally thought Sia killed it. I mean, what other pop singer would perform on ELLEN and face the back wall the entire time?
Ellen as well as the audience obviously loved it.
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Post by surfy on May 19, 2014 16:54:11 GMT -5
I loved the performance!!! Maddie AND Sia are gonna be stars!
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Post by Au$tin on May 19, 2014 17:18:00 GMT -5
I was under the impression that Sia didn't want to be a huge star. Not everyone does and not everyone wants to appear in music videos (ie. follow the standard norm for pop music). I never said anything about huge star though. If Sia wants her music to be commercially successful, she needs to perform and do promo. Daft Punk is an extreme exception and they only had 1 fluke hit. Ugh, why does everyone forget Daft Punk had hits before "Get Lucky"? "One More Time" and "Around the World" were both big hits in the US despite what their Hot 100 peaks might show. The Hot 100 was formatted MUCH differently back when those songs were hits, and it made it much more difficult for those songs to do well on the charts. Anyway, Sia does very well for herself. She may not be as big as Katy Perry or Lady Gaga, but she obviously doesn't want to be. And it's not like she has gone completely unknown before now. Her past two albums have gone gold in the US without a mainstream hit. She had made a decent name of herself before "Titanium" and "Wild Ones" in the US as well. She wasn't very well known, but she wasn't completely obscure either. The success of her featured credits definitely propelled her name, though, and that's part of what's giving "Chandelier" a bigger chance in the US, but even if that had not happened, she would still be well off. I think it's cool that she doesn't want to be this huge mainstream pop image like some of the other girls. It means that if her music takes off, it will be because it was good enough to do so on its own. Now, I'm not saying promotion is bad, because the truth is quite the opposite, but for artists that are truly just in it for the music and nothing else, promotion is part of the job, not what they want to do, and if they can be semi-successful without doing much promo, then that's what they're going to do. BTW, the episode of Ellen has now aired, and "Chandelier" is up to #37!
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Post by ericcase on May 19, 2014 17:54:13 GMT -5
Never have I seen & heard such a RAW performance by a MEGA TALENT that is facing the wall the entire time!!
Wanna get high? Close your eyes, LISTEN to each note she delivers & feel what she is protruding out to the universe!
I've watched it 11 times & I'm going back for more.
P.S. Radio WAKE THE F UP on this incredible smash!
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Post by getonthebus on May 19, 2014 18:57:09 GMT -5
On top of everything that's already been said, the label has gone along with it because on top of her having huge buzz, a phenomenal talent who doesn't want to be seen/on camera is an interesting marketing/personality hook for the industry and marketing. It's different from all the other pop singers out there, and it's genuine.
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Post by Dammn Baby on May 19, 2014 20:00:31 GMT -5
On top of everything that's already been said, the label has gone along with it because on top of her having huge buzz, a phenomenal talent who doesn't want to be seen/on camera is an interesting marketing/personality hook for the industry and marketing. It's different from all the other pop singers out there, and it's genuine. Yes, but it's pointless (and ridiculous) when anyone can just Google Sia and see her face. There's zero mystery - it's just stupid.
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Post by Agent Yoncé on May 19, 2014 20:02:13 GMT -5
Finally heard this on the radio! Caught the ending of it on my local Pop station, 99.7 NOW. Hopefully it'll get pick up in the station's playlist(s) so this can blow up properly.
As far as the performance went, it's apparent she is not out to become the next Pop star, at least not the conventional one. I believe she can still make a name for herself outside of writing for others. The uncanny need of not wanting to be bigger than she should be is very admirable, relatable & highly respectable. It's like she has that I have all these amazing ideas & tunes the world needs to hear, but at the end of the day, I am not looking to be the superstar b/c I am living my dream, just like you mentality. She can do this.
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Post by PerPlexied on May 19, 2014 22:08:13 GMT -5
AMP in LA has been spinning this, which again proves why they are a much better station than KIIS.
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Post by Au$tin on May 19, 2014 22:32:10 GMT -5
On top of everything that's already been said, the label has gone along with it because on top of her having huge buzz, a phenomenal talent who doesn't want to be seen/on camera is an interesting marketing/personality hook for the industry and marketing. It's different from all the other pop singers out there, and it's genuine. Yes, but it's pointless (and ridiculous) when anyone can just Google Sia and see her face. There's zero mystery - it's just stupid. That's the marketability, though! It causes people to Google her to find out what exactly is going on with the artist that doesn't like to be shown. The fact that this entire era seems to be built upon that is a sign that her label knows exactly what they're doing with what Sia is giving them.
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Post by Az Paynter on May 20, 2014 6:20:49 GMT -5
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Post by iggyazealiastan on May 20, 2014 10:36:54 GMT -5
Yes, but it's pointless (and ridiculous) when anyone can just Google Sia and see her face. There's zero mystery - it's just stupid. That's the marketability, though! It causes people to Google her to find out what exactly is going on with the artist that doesn't like to be shown. The fact that this entire era seems to be built upon that is a sign that her label knows exactly what they're doing with what Sia is giving them. Sia ha Fame Monster era is coming
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Post by popbox on May 20, 2014 15:45:30 GMT -5
Climbing on iTunes again! Would be nearly top 20 taking out all those damn Voice performances.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2014 16:20:39 GMT -5
We're not fortune tellers where we can say that we know how Sia's career, singles, album, success are going to go; however, we can surely guess. It's not like she doesn't have video content of herself out there already, it's just she's refusing from this point forward to not appear, I conjecture. I think she's already set songwriting-wise, she's taking a great risk, and you never know, it could just pay off (in some way or another).
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Post by Au$tin on May 20, 2014 17:33:18 GMT -5
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Post by Hussy on May 20, 2014 18:05:14 GMT -5
Oh no Sia that performance was ... well i don't know it's just so weird the pronunciation was atrocious, some of the high notes were hideous and that "not facing the camera" thing is really stupid !!! I was really looking forward for that performance but the outcome was horrid IMO (if u wanna reply to this plz dnt be nasty)
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