I would like a mashup of Titanium and Wild Ones. I wish some of these great songs would have gone to Kelly in the first place. As much as Guetta is *****d out, I wish he would approach Kelly with a track.
i'm starting to lean so much more toward IFY for the 4th single rather than LMD. even though i like LMD a lot better, i feel like IFY's message is different for her and could get some headlines and notice because of it. LMD is BTHE part 2, which is amazing but not as a single release 7 years later. IFY #4 and YLM #5 ))
IFY = top 10 hit = continuation of this flawless era = guaranteed 5th single
i really don't even like IFY that much. it's typical kelly as far as pop/guitar driven but it's happier than her normal stuff. i hate all of the melody though. the repetition of the verse structure, the one note chorus (barf), how short the bridge is (which could've been the best part of the song), and i hate when bridges have stripped down choruses as a build up to the last chorus just as a personal thing, haha. the last chorus though with the adlibs is pretty decent though. all of these things though are pros rather than cons when it comes to radio airplay and public recognition, so lets go for it #IFY4
i really don't even like IFY that much. it's typical kelly as far as pop/guitar driven but it's happier than her normal stuff. i hate all of the melody though. the repetition of the verse structure, the one note chorus (barf), how short the bridge is (which could've been the best part of the song), and i hate when bridges have stripped down choruses as a build up to the last chorus just as a personal thing, haha. the last chorus though with the adlibs is pretty decent though. all of these things though are pros rather than cons when it comes to radio airplay and public recognition, so lets go for it #IFY4
You totally just described the PERFECT radio song LOL (aka Katy Perry's career)
Kelly Clarkson and The Fray, US Airways Center, 8/1/12 (VIDEO)
Kelly Clarkson and The Fray US Airways Center
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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If there was one thing that was surprising at the Kelly Clarkson show at US Airways Center last night, it wasn't that Clarkson looked smoking hot as she wore a flattering, form-fitting dress. It was that she was the opener for The Fray.
Yes, you read right -- Miss Clarkson performed before The Fray on their co-headlining tour, and the acts have been switching spots all tour. Considering Clarkson has probably the most beautiful voice in America, that fact was just blasphemous. The tour should have never been put together this way -- instead, Clarkson should have sold out Comerica Theatre like she's used to, and The Fray would have been better at a smaller venue such as Marquee Theatre.
But alas, Clarkson hopped on-stage after first act Carolina Liar, singing her way through nearly an hour-and-a-half of her hits on what is her Stronger tour. Her voice was the show, which was a little disappointing considering the show was in an arena.
For such a large crowd, you'd expect there to be more fanfare on-stage, with bigger sets, bolder transitions and more crowd banter. But perhaps because the co-headliners had limited time and leeway, Clarkson's set was sweet and simple -- well, there was a holographic Jason Aldean, too, but that was the craziest thing I saw. I would have preferred the show in a more intimate venue considering her voice was the focus, but she still hit so many high notes that her amazing vocals almost made the ticket price worth it.
Clarkson, in a long blonde ponytail, was accompanied by a five-piece band and three backup singers. She made her way through both classics and tracks from her latest album, Stronger, throwing in some amazing covers. The highlight of the night was when she walked through the crowd to the back of the arena to sing a cover of fun. (and hometown boy Nate Ruess)'s song "We Are Young." It was nice to see her give the people in the back a little love, and it was a memorable crowd sing-along.
The last part of Clarkson's set was the most fun, because it was the most colorful and had the coolest lighting effects. I'm not saying Clarkson needs cheesy storylines or tacky costumes on her next arena tour, but at least a more dynamic set will make her show just as visually appealing as her music -- maybe more crowd involvement or a cooler stage would have been more fun to watch than her just walk around, though her voice was on-point save for just a couple cracky and breathy moments.
The Fray couldn't hold a candle next to Clarkson. While some people did leave the four-fifths full arena immediately after Clarkson's set, it was even sadder to see more leave after The Fray had already started playing. Singer Isaac Slade couldn't command the crowd and lacked a genuine connection to the music, it seemed. Several times, he acknowledged the crowd was sitting down, and even when he implored the audience to stand up and dance with him, his robotic rhythm made me wish I had just sat back down.
Unlike Clarkson's set, which consisted of an all-white background on the stage and lots of colorful outfits, The Fray's was melancholy, with an all-black background and attire. Adding to the lacklusterness of the performance was the odd dedication of a couple songs to the victims of the Aurora shooting and to Gabrielle Giffords. Slade may have had good intentions when he compared what "Arizona went through" to what his home state of Colorado "went through" recently, but the sentiment was lost because Slade seemed confused himself as he was talking. He said he initially wanted to give a moment of silence for the victims, and I wish he just would have because that would have been far more powerful than anything he was saying.
The Fray played all their radio hits, and guitarist Joe King even got to sing a song, "Ungodly Hour." His on-stage charisma was in fuller force than Slade's, but the whole concert made it evident The Fray is meant to be a radio band.
Besides the lack of energy on-stage, the vocals were impossible to understand. The arena setting swallowed them whole, and they'd probably put on a more engaging show in a more intimate venue. The combination of The Fray and Clarkson's effervescent pop probably makes sense on paper, but it felt off in execution.
Personal Bias: I'm a huge fan of Clarkson -- The Fray, not so much.
The Crowd: Probably 60 percent female, 40 percent male, a good mix of ages 20-45.
Heard in the crowd: "You know why they're playing together? Because they're played on the radio together." Dang you, 96.9-FM!
Random Notebook Dump: I was impressed with how crazy the gentlemen in the crowd went for Clarkson. She's certainly a hit with the fellas, too!
I read this review, good things about KC....but I kinda feel bad for The Fray, it's not a good review for them.
YLM, TWIO and LMD crap all over it and therefore should be first in line for next single. Deal.
Hey lady, you are very correct in your music preferences. Buuut, if we want some more commercial success we need IFY as fourth. It will go top 10 and pave the way for YLM or TWIO as the 5th. Think longevity.
IFY would barely make top 20, I see it as being IDNHU but less successful. Even fans of the song say it's generic and just a radio friendly hit. But what good is a song that will peak high if it has no longevity? Noone can tell me IFY would have the same longevity as DS or AG or Stronger...
I don't think there's much left of this era after DS tbh.. I doubt we will get any good promo or anything, I can see RCA just releasing something for the hell of it like they did with AIEW (the single).
Not going to try and argue any of that. I'm flustered now.
Watch this generic piece of **** hit Top 10 within weeks. I think I'll die from laughing.
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It would the perfect Olympics song!
Deal.
