SuperTwat Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I think it depends on which audience she wants to target: Slide would be great for the club circuit and All Because Of You is more funk or soul. If I had to choose between them All Because Of You would be a very close second to Slide: it's catchier, a good track to dance to, and the video for it could be fun. It comes down to personal taste in music, though, it's a hard one to call - hence why the results are neck and neck at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTwat Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Okay, here's my general opinion as opposed to just posting 'voted'. Out of 'All because of you' and 'slide' - Then 'slide' gets my vote. However, i do not think either are especially 'strong' tracks in terms of quality or ability to get within the charts. Im sure i am going to get my head bitten off for saying so, but you asked for an opinion. I think they both sound like the stereotypical tracks of people with minimal talent, made with a keyboard and a computer program or two. Having heard your work with other artists i know that this is not the right playing field for your level. As i mentioned previously i am not hugely aware of your music on a solo front, so i have no idea which songs have been released and which havent. BUT, personally, i would suggest going with some of your other tracks. 'Smalltown Boy' in particular, or 'Sly Girls'. They are much more marketable, of higher quality and show off alot more of your vocal range than the two suggested in the vote. You've made some valid points. I agree that the two tracks in the poll wouldn't stand out amongst contemporary music, I'd be surprised if either of them reached #1, but that's not what everyone aims for in their first single, I think that either of them could do decently on the charts: Slide is a good dance-y track and All Because Of You could fit in with the revived fashion of soul/funk. But I think that a first single is supposed to be an introduction to an artist, helping establish their sound and skills, so I agree that they don't don't do the best job of showcasing - or at least not as well as Missionary Man and When Doves Cry did which were brilliant and very promising. Smalltown Boy or Sly Girls might do a better job; I also liked some of the other tracks that she's taken down from her MySpace such as Bad Day. I think that if she wants a truer representation of our opinions it'd be better for her to upload all of the tracks somewhere and then create a poll, the results and advice would be more constructive and productive that way. But when given the choice of only the two songs above I stand by my previous statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I voted, but I have to agree with previous posters... I LOVE Saranayde's voice and with such talent, I am just sure she can do even better than these songs in showing off her range and skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_stuck_in_the_middle Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Voted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdlp Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I didn't really like either songs, but, Because Of You stood out more when I listened to it, it's slightly more catchy than the other one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGodiva Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Both are really close! I chose All Because of You because i think it shows off her voice better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rilo8913 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I think out of the tracks on her myspace, Smalltown Boy would fare the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 MIKA!!! Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 it was really hard but i really love her voice in all because of you because it sounds so natural! she really sent u a message?!?!?! when? how? why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 You've made some valid points. I agree that the two tracks in the poll wouldn't stand out amongst contemporary music, I'd be surprised if either of them reached #1, but that's not what everyone aims for in their first single, I think that either of them could do decently on the charts: Slide is a good dance-y track and All Because Of You could fit in with the revived fashion of soul/funk. But I think that a first single is supposed to be an introduction to an artist, helping establish their sound and skills, so I agree that they don't don't do the best job of showcasing - or at least not as well as Missionary Man and When Doves Cry did which were brilliant and very promising. Smalltown Boy or Sly Girls might do a better job; I also liked some of the other tracks that she's taken down from her MySpace such as Bad Day. I think that if she wants a truer representation of our opinions it'd be better for her to upload all of the tracks somewhere and then create a poll, the results and advice would be more constructive and productive that way. But when given the choice of only the two songs above I stand by my previous statement. SuperTwat judging by your signature, you might be a hitherto unknown (to us) diehard Saranayde fan!! Welcome. I am sure you have seen our other Saranayde threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findingmywords Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 That was hard! But I chose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTwat Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 SuperTwat judging by your signature, you might be a hitherto unknown (to us) diehard Saranayde fan!! Welcome. I am sure you have seen our other Saranayde threads? Haha, not a diehard fan, I just love the photography in that set of photos. Though I do think that her duets on Missionary Man and When Doves Cry were one of the highlights of Mika's shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finkster Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Okay, here's my general opinion as opposed to just posting 'voted'. Out of 'All because of you' and 'slide' - Then 'slide' gets my vote. However, i do not think either are especially 'strong' tracks in terms of quality or ability to get within the charts. Im sure i am going to get my head bitten off for saying so, but you asked for an opinion. I think they both sound like the stereotypical tracks of people with minimal talent, made with a keyboard and a computer program or two. Having heard your work with other artists i know that this is not the right playing field for your level. As i mentioned previously i am not hugely aware of your music on a solo front, so i have no idea which songs have been released and which havent. BUT, personally, i would suggest going with some of your other tracks. 'Smalltown Boy' in particular, or 'Sly Girls'. They are much more marketable, of higher quality and show off alot more of your vocal range than the two suggested in the vote. I voted, but I have to agree with previous posters... I LOVE Saranayde's voice and with such talent, I am just sure she can do even better than these songs in showing off her range and skill. I agree, these songs don't really do much for her. I too love her voice, but I just don't think these sons do that beautiful voice much justice. Maybe it's just the style she's aiming for? I also like Smalltown Boy, but out of the two songs in the poll, I'm going to have to go with All Because Of You, I think it shows off her voice better than Slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadee Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I went and had a look at her page before reading all of these comments and I saw that she'd listed Smalltown Boy. I got really excited cos I love the Bronski Beat song and hoped that it was a cover of that and it was! And it was great! So, having listened to that first, the other two songs were kind of so-so. I prefer All Because of You, so I voted for that. Slide just did nothing for me, I'm not partial to that style of music. But that's merely my musical preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 MIKA!!! Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 its 50/50 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTwat Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 its 50/50 now! It's been roughly 50/50 for a while now. Fat lot of help we've been in deciding which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I meant to vote for 'All Because of You' but clicked on Slide by mistake... I like them both though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finkster Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I meant to vote for 'All Because of You' but clicked on Slide by mistake...I like them both though Way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findingmywords Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 It's a tie! Haha poor saranayde.. this isn't much of a help to her xD Either way, whichever one she releases, everyone will love her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 MIKA!!! Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 wait when did she send this message? did she really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Way to go. Shut up wait when did she send this message? did she really? No, it's all a hoax to mess with your brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 MIKA!!! Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Shut up No, it's all a hoax to mess with your brain hahaha i am soooo f-ing gullible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findingmywords Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 hahaha i am soooo f-ing gullible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hahaha Did you know that gullible's not in the dictionary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 i can't believe it that she's actually asking for our opinion! just voted of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisylou Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 wait when did she send this message? did she really? Yes she did! lol! She was so happy of the response she received from you guys. The asking for your choice is a kinda "Thank You!" for your support. The reason there are the two tracks as they were the ones she chose. I agree I love Smalltown Boy and adored Erasure/Bronski Beat in my day. I feel Sara is trying to show herself as an artist tho by promoting her own material rather than starting with a cover. It is her choice in the end altho I am sure she will take all comments into account' date=' so keep them coming. I hope whatever the end decision you will all keep supporting her in the future and hopefully get her in the charts...who knows maybey the top spot one day!! xxx[/color'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoppappop Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 You've made some valid points. I agree that the two tracks in the poll wouldn't stand out amongst contemporary music, I'd be surprised if either of them reached #1, but that's not what everyone aims for in their first single, I think that either of them could do decently on the charts: Slide is a good dance-y track and All Because Of You could fit in with the revived fashion of soul/funk. But I think that a first single is supposed to be an introduction to an artist, helping establish their sound and skills, so I agree that they don't don't do the best job of showcasing - or at least not as well as Missionary Man and When Doves Cry did which were brilliant and very promising. Smalltown Boy or Sly Girls might do a better job; I also liked some of the other tracks that she's taken down from her MySpace such as Bad Day. I think that if she wants a truer representation of our opinions it'd be better for her to upload all of the tracks somewhere and then create a poll, the results and advice would be more constructive and productive that way. But when given the choice of only the two songs above I stand by my previous statement. the thing is that she (or the label she's signed under, i don't know the details) thought that those tracks were the ones to be released, so i doubt we can change it... about the bold things in your post : if it's not the aim to be 1st in the charts (as for me, it was an expression, i was talking about creating a buzz as in "breaking the charts", not basic 1st place), it's at least a very present idea or there is no interest in releasing something if what you want is stucking to the last places or not even being in the charts cause this doesn't help you selling copies, so there would be no interest in releasing something... am i clear ?? and for the "introduction" part : honestly : are you introduced to place 50 of the top 50 or to the singers who are not even in the tops ?? i don't think so... basically, it's the same : you release something, you want it to be noticed, you want people to like it and if they like it, it's going well in the charts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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