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And how many times we have heard on the websites that didn't buy what she put out, even when they liked it a lot? Just reminds me of an instance mentioned by a person. A very young girl(probably below 15) in France saw UEdS on a store and she wanted to buy it. But she didn't just because she was afraid that she won't get good response about her decision from other people. Last edited by Merci Alizée; 02-01-2011 at 11:11 AM.. |
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I honestly don't know how she wouldn't be able to manage a music career. Did she not glean anything from MF, who is possibly the most successful singer of all time in France? It just seems like she is trying too hard to be "different". With this next album, I really hope she goes with something a bit more mainstream. |
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She tried being on the fringe with UEdS. This experiment unfortunately resulted in both a loss of time and momentum as well as some bad press. She has learned some good lessons, and I'm sure is having many discussions with her peers at L.E. on the dynamics of the industry and how the industry, and French culture in general, is shifting with time. After this, she will make some decisions on where she would like to go and how she will get there. Eventually we will hear about what she has chosen.
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I think the only way to discuss this subject is by stating what you think of her career based on your view of success. Let's not argue over who's view is correct.
*MY* definition of success is a new album that I enjoy every couple of years and some good live perfomances to enjoy. She is doing very well on the first point, sporadic on the second point.
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I'm not going to debate this as I've already done so extensively in the past. However, I would like to recommend the site below to those who are unaware of this. They have a lot of really good articles/blogs regarding Alizee's career. They also have new pictures that I know you'll enjoy! http://alizee-music.blogspot.com/ One of my favorites: Sunday, December 5, 2010 Alizée... the contrarian Alizée... the contrarian Sure, kind of like Conan... the barbarian, why not. Contrarian thinkers test boundaries and challenge the status quo. They are risk takers. Alizée has always railed against conventional wisdon. Being young she "played" the lolita role. Being a sensation she dropped out of site, married and had a daughter. Coming back she discontinued her affiliation with Mylene and friends. The public looking for lolita part II came the real Alizée. Looking for pop came electro When information is expected it doesn't come, out of nowhere information shows. Alizee Store opens out of nowhere, it closes for Christmas... You get the picture. After all these years... it's part of her charm! It IS Alizée. Contrarian: somebody disposed to taking opposite position: a habitual opponent of accepted policies, opinions, or practices So based on that... I advise you to not tweet me or email me. Conventional wisdom says it would not be a good idea. So I repeat... do not tweet or email me. (lol, battle of the minds and I am at a disadvantage) Remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, and not with it. - Henry Ford. Last edited by Jake04; 02-01-2011 at 04:39 PM.. |
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My view of success. Let's start with Psych. I spent a week on vacation in France, a month after this album was released. I rented a car and drove to Normandy, Mont St Michael, Rennes, Saumur, Tours and Le Mans, then back to Paris. I never heard one of Alizée's songs on the radio. There were several songs I heard a number of times, but it was obvious, Psych was not much of hit in France. You add the fact that there were 2 cancelled concerts, well it doesn't take long to do the math. Pysch was not a success in France.
Now we have UEDS. The French media have labeled it a flop. Some people have said it was and artistic success. Well that type of success wont put food on the table, wont put her kids through college (I'm sure she'll have more). She's still quite young and has to be wondering, how will I keep providing for my self, let alone my family, If I can't make it as a singer. She says she wants to last and she wants to matter, but how hard it is for her to show up on Les Enfoires each year and answer all the questions she must face from her peers? How's your new album doing? When's your next concert? When are you going on tour? She loves being on this show, but to be on this show, you have to matter, and in France she hasn't mattered since she left MF and LB. Is there a chance for her? I think so, but it will be a long, hard road in front of her. As I said before she needs a manager who knows what they're doing. That in itself is a tall order. Then once she gets one, he (she) is going to have to find some good musicians and song writers to go along with her. That's another tall order. Is it possible? I think so. I just wonder if she realizes what needs to be done. |
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yea... but I think that was problem of bad/no promotion too
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