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Celeb News: Adele delivers uneven concert
Member Since: 12/5/2009
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There's nothing wrong with just standing on stage and singing. I've never been quite impressed by her voice alone, though.
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Member Since: 9/24/2008
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Originally posted by Tremendo
That'll effectly hugely her tour sales, target audience are young people, older people would not go to see someone and sing and paay 80 bux, I can't remember when my mom last went to a concert.... AND she doesn't speak between her songs... Might as well pop in a CD...
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She does. Which show were you at?
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Member Since: 12/16/2008
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Queen Adele remains unbothered she just open her mouth, sing and slays
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The author of this review, Jim Harrington, also wrote an article last week in which he compared Adele to Katy Perry. In it, he basically said that Katy Perry was superior to Adele. It seems he has a chip on his shoulder regarding Adele. Here's his article from last week - it helps to put his review of Adele's concert in perspective:
http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_...nclick_check=1
In the article linked above, he says that Katy Perry is a diva. Diva? LOL. A diva can sing live. Katy Perry can't sing live. She sings catchy pop songs but her live performances leave a lot to be desired. The mere fact that Jim Harrington calls Katy a diva is proof that he's lost the plot as a commentator on music.
As for Jim Harrington's review of Adele's concert, I can't for the life of me think of where it was uneven. If he thinks that being motionless is boring, then just say so. To call it uneven is laughable.
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Member Since: 6/1/2010
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Originally posted by S&M
I agree with the reviewer. No one is going to deny her vocal talent, but who wants to see a lifeless mannequin stand and sing for 90 minutes? It's not that he wants to see her flying off horses and doing backflips across the stage, but the whole "stand in one place" thing on stage, especially given how one-dimensional her music is, is flat out boring. So yes...she is NOT a must see live act until she learns how to do more than just sing about heartbreak and sorrow in a big black dress in the middle of the stage for 90 minutes. Go watch older Whitney Houston performances if you don't understand what I'm getting at.
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Shut the hell up. She doesn't even perform on big arena stages, just intimate settings for people who are into that stuff. If she was a big arena tour artist, you would have a point, but for someone who performs at small venues like The House of Blues and Hard Rock, it's fitting for those particular settings.
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Member Since: 8/1/2008
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I would post my mind about this, but I might earn a couple of warning points. So I'll just let this guy and his ignorant review slide. Adele remains unbothered and slaying lives anyway.
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Member Since: 5/30/2011
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Adele has also said that she makes music for the ears, not eyes. She doesn't want to be seen as an object in the way many other female singers do. It's actually a refreshing attitude. Too many female singers get signed to contracts on the basis of their willlingness to show their boobs and backsides on stage and in their videos. Not only is this insulting to women, it also reeks of sexism within the music industry.
Adele, in my opinion, doesn't wish to be a part of the panties and bra crowd.
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Member Since: 6/1/2010
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Originally posted by jasons0101
The author of this review, Jim Harrington, also wrote an article last week in which he compared Adele to Katy Perry. In it, he basically said that Katy Perry was superior to Adele. It seems he has a chip on his shoulder regarding Adele. Here's his article from last week - it helps to put his review of Adele's concert in perspective:
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Exactly what I'm talking about. Adele isn't mainly supported by people who enjoy watching or hearing someone who sings off-key for an hour & a half and falls off stage. That's no shade because I love Katy, but it's evident where most of the hate is coming from. But that should be expected. Everyone has their taste in music and style and that should be respected.
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Member Since: 5/30/2011
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Maybe if Adele took to the stage swigging from a bottle of Jack Daniels, it might make Jim Harrington happy. Or maybe he wants her to wear a bosom-revealing top and shake her backside like Beyonce and Rihanna. In any case, I'm sure Adele won't be losing any sleep over it.
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Member Since: 6/23/2011
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I believe it. I bet she's a snooze live. Yes, she has a fantastic voice. But if all you're doing is sitting in a chair during a concert, I'll catch it when it airs on Vh1
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Member Since: 1/8/2011
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While everyone gets excited about Adele not "performing" her shows still sell out and she's still shifting albums every week
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Member Since: 6/1/2010
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Originally posted by jungle juice
I believe it. I bet she's a snooze live. Yes, she has a fantastic voice. But if all you're doing is sitting in a chair during a concert, I'll catch it when it airs on Vh1
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She doesn't even sit in a chair during her concerts. Sit.
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Member Since: 9/25/2001
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Originally posted by jasons0101
The author of this review, Jim Harrington, also wrote an article last week in which he compared Adele to Katy Perry. In it, he basically said that Katy Perry was superior to Adele. .
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Originally posted by jasons0101
The author of this review, Jim Harrington, also wrote an article last week in which he compared Adele to Katy Perry. In it, he basically said that Katy Perry was superior to Adele. .
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Originally posted by jasons0101
The author of this review, Jim Harrington, also wrote an article last week in which he compared Adele to Katy Perry. In it, he basically said that Katy Perry was superior to Adele. .
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Originally posted by jasons0101
The author of this review, Jim Harrington, also wrote an article last week in which he compared Adele to Katy Perry. In it, he basically said that Katy Perry was superior to Adele. .
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Originally posted by jasons0101
The author of this review, Jim Harrington, also wrote an article last week in which he compared Adele to Katy Perry. In it, he basically said that Katy Perry was superior to Adele. .
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Originally posted by jasons0101
The author of this review, Jim Harrington, also wrote an article last week in which he compared Adele to Katy Perry. In it, he basically said that Katy Perry was superior to Adele. .
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Member Since: 11/18/2008
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I love adele but ppl need to understand:
HAVING A GREAT VOICE DOES NOT MAKE YOU A GOOD PERFORMER!!
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Originally posted by Rainbows
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OH MY GOD
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Rainbows,
Yes, I'm glad I found that article by Jim Harrington that he wrote last week. It helps to put his anti-Adele bias into perspective. I think he prefers his "divas" to sing off-key, show cleavage and act like strippers. Of course, I could be wrong but that is generally the impression I get from his articles.
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Member Since: 11/16/2010
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Originally posted by superbitch!!
I love adele but ppl need to understand:
HAVING A GREAT VOICE DOES NOT MAKE YOU A GOOD PERFORMER!!
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I doubt she's trying to be a good 'performer' though, that's not what she is. IMO, she's a singer and what you see is what you get.
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Member Since: 9/25/2001
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Originally posted by jasons0101
Rainbows,
Yes, I'm glad I found that article by Jim Harrington that he wrote last week. It helps to put his anti-Adele bias into perspective. I think he prefers his "divas" to sing off-key, show cleavage and act like strippers.
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Girl you are KILLIN me
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Member Since: 1/8/2011
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Originally posted by jasons0101
Adele has also said that she makes music for the ears, not eyes. She doesn't want to be seen as an object in the way many other female singers do. It's actually a refreshing attitude. Too many female singers get signed to contracts on the basis of their willlingness to show their boobs and backsides on stage and in their videos. Not only is this insulting to women, it also reeks of sexism within the music industry.Adele, in my opinion, doesn't wish to be a part of the panties and bra crowd.
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Member Since: 11/24/2009
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If I had to attend a concert where an immobile figure belts for 2 hours, I'd shoot myself.
Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion - those kinds of performers whose amazing voices alone are supposed to be the entertainment value put me to sleep.
It's a matter of taste.
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