Alizees popularity?

[Riccardo]

What do you guys think wil Alizee be as popular as she was before? Even myself I struggle a bit keeping up with news as not much is happening and the interest decreases..

[lefty12357]

I don't think she will ever be as popular overall as she was in the Gourmandises era. That was a "one in a million" long shot where the stars aligned perfectly for her, and is not likely to be achieved again.

I do believe she has opportunities to gain popularity in other countries as she has in Mexico, and I don't think it's too late for her to gain some back in France and Europe. But there has been a lack of effective marketing by her record company (which I hope is going to change) and she doesn't seem willing to connect to her fans by herself. I think it’s important for her to take some of these matters into her own hands to hang on to what she has accomplished so far with this current album and not let the momentum and interest die.

As I and others have said in other posts, one thing she could do is to make use of the bulletin feature on her myspace page to maintain a connection with her fans and keep interest up. I think it would really help her maintain or increase her popularity if she would reach out to her fans a bit more. Other than that, this is a tough time in the music industry. All the more reason for her to do what she can to hold on to her fan base.

[mavsluver41]

Originally Posted by lefty12357

I don't think she will ever be as popular overall as she was in the Gourmandises era...I don't think it's too late for her to gain some back in France and Europe....I think it’s important for her to take some of these matters into her own hands to hang on to what she has accomplished so far with this current album and not let the momentum and interest die

I agree with Lefty on all accounts. The thing is, she could easily make a bulletin or connect with her fans in some other way, but simply doesn't. Yes her record label was incompetent and negligent, but in the end, it all depends on whether her heart is into it, and whether she is truly willing to reach that level of popularity again. She is the arbiter of her own fate in my opinion. The concert coming up will be a huge point in her career, whether up or down from there is yet to be seen.

[Lerxst]

Originally Posted by mavsluver41

...but in the end, it all depends on whether her heart is into it, and whether she is truly willing to reach that level of popularity again.

That's one thing that has struck me about Alizee since her comeback. I get the feeling that she doesn't want to become too popular again. It looks like she wants to be successful enough that she can make a living at this, but not so successful that it interferes with her personal and family life.

I think that's one of the reasons she has mentioned for not trying to crack the American market. She's worried that if she makes it big here, the media will swallow her up (a la Britney and the rest) and she won't be able to have a private life.

[Rev]

Originally Posted by mavsluver41

I agree with Lefty on all accounts. The thing is, she could easily make a bulletin or connect with her fans in some other way, but simply doesn't. Yes her record label was incompetent and negligent, but in the end, it all depends on whether her heart is into it, and whether she is truly willing to reach that level of popularity again. She is the arbiter of her own fate in my opinion. The concert coming up will be a huge point in her career, whether up or down from there is yet to be seen.

I agree. She has the ability to communicate easily with her fans. The fact that she is not communicating more is evidence of a choice she is making. The question is why?

Originally Posted by Lerxst

That's one thing that has struck me about Alizee since her comeback. I get the feeling that she doesn't want to become too popular again. It looks like she wants to be successful enough that she can make a living at this, but not so successful that it interferes with her personal and family life.

I think that's one of the reasons she has mentioned for not trying to crack the American market. She's worried that if she makes it big here, the media will swallow her up (a la Britney and the rest) and she won't be able to have a private life.

I get mixed messages on this. I agree that she wants to maintain a sane family life. However, I do think she wants to be more popular in France than she currently is.

[Topaz]

Originally Posted by Lerxst

That's one thing that has struck me about Alizee since her comeback. I get the feeling that she doesn't want to become too popular again. It looks like she wants to be successful enough that she can make a living at this, but not so successful that it interferes with her personal and family life.

Very insightful.

I would guess when the time is right, lightning will strike twice.

Originally Posted by Lerxst

not trying to crack the American market.

Not yet.

[patyl]

MTV-LA is doing special programs celebrating 15 years on air. A preview for the MTV-LatinAmerica Awards...

Today a special show called: "15 years, 150 videos" with the best videos during these years and guess who is included .....¿?

ALIZEE of course!!!!

#138 position.... a quick explanation of her career and a quick spot of MJ video....

I think this is cool and hope this motivates Alizee to continue with her single career in France ....and worldwide of course

[lefty12357]

Originally Posted by Lerxst

That's one thing that has struck me about Alizee since her comeback. I get the feeling that she doesn't want to become too popular again. It looks like she wants to be successful enough that she can make a living at this, but not so successful that it interferes with her personal and family life.

Yeah, it's quite a balancing act. She may not want to get too big, but she has to make sure she doesn't lose what she has either. It's a fine line to walk.

It’s not like there’s some knob that says “popularity” on it with numbers 1 thru 10, and you can just set it on 5 and forget it. Often in the music business, it can be feast or famine and popularity is very fleeting. You may have to take all that you can get while it’s available, because tomorrow it can be gone for good.

I hope she’s able to successfully balance her family and her career the way she wants, and I hope she never loses either of them.

[ALS]

The French are a weird bunch in some ways. And as Lefty and Lerxst said

Yeah, it's quite a balancing act. She may not want to get too big, but she has to make sure she doesn't lose what she has either. It's a fine line to walk.

Here is an article about how the French feel about financially successful individuals. The get the rich attitude is so bad that over 500K Millionaires have left the country for good. It has now cause such a huge financial problem since the capital to start new businesses in France has left town as they say.

From the article:

French people don't like the rich -- unless they are soccer players."

Millionaires Flee France

[MonteCristo]

Originally Posted by lefty12357

Yeah, it's quite a balancing act. She may not want to get too big, but she has to make sure she doesn't lose what she has either. It's a fine line to walk.

It’s not like there’s some knob that says “popularity” on it with numbers 1 thru 10, and you can just set it on 5 and forget it. Often in the music business, it can be feast or famine and popularity is very fleeting. You may have to take all that you can get while it’s available, because tomorrow it can be gone for good.

I hope she’s able to successfully balance her family and her career the way she wants, and I hope she never loses either of them.

I dont mind if she retires as a singer, i'll still be listening to her music, and still sending her mail monthly.....as long as she doesnt mind if she retires from singing, im a-ok with it. Just because she's stopped singing doesnt change the fact that what she did might have made a difference.....the big question is.....will i, or you still be a fan?