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I can't comment on W2 but Frank gave a terrible set on the webcast. It was a dress rehearsal. But I heard he $+! better weekend 2 so that's good. I'm just going off Weekend 1.
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- Apr 3, 2001
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im glad i caught this dude during ovofest....don't know how i would feel seeing him perform now
like someone said earlier...and ive always thought this...there is clearly a lot of punching in going on in the studio
like someone said earlier...and ive always thought this...there is clearly a lot of punching in going on in the studio
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Just got back. I am currently editing my pics to upload to one of my sites and my colleague is finishing editing our pretty clutch video from the night. Until I post the photo gallery and video in the morning, a few thoughts: Wasn't blown away, but wasn't really disappointed. I feel like he can't do justice to the mood of the studio instrumentals during a show with a live band. He was off key on a number of songs that we had to edit out of our video to not make him look bad.
With that said, I'm still glad I checked out the show. I'm positive he'll get better and he has strong live vocals...and I'm sure the technical things will come with more experience.
A few preview pics - will post my vid and photo gallery in the morning...
With that said, I'm still glad I checked out the show. I'm positive he'll get better and he has strong live vocals...and I'm sure the technical things will come with more experience.
A few preview pics - will post my vid and photo gallery in the morning...
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Any other NTers going to be at the DC show tonight?
I'll be wearing a gray hoody with a red Polo hat. If you see me don't forget tap tap pull so I know you're from NT.
I'll be wearing a gray hoody with a red Polo hat. If you see me don't forget tap tap pull so I know you're from NT.
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...y'all $+$$!$ weird. just chill out. it ain't that serious.Originally Posted by bballah3
Originally Posted by Osh Kosh Bosh
Honestly, I think you are drunk and high, and know nothing about singing. Frank Ocean, is a solid singer, a professional singer but the concept he has some insane range or dexterity is crazy.
Cee-Lo hits notes 99% of male singers can't hit, Maxwell does that, Kells does that, but Frank Ocean b? Nahhhhh.
Is this a subliminal "I love the Weeknd, you hurt my feelings" post? ��Thats you running away with what I said. � �Also is missing the point of my post, which was "Franks Set > The Weeknds set" at Coachella weekend 1. �
Frank has a very unique and soulful voice and a great falsetto, which leads to him having a range beyond most male singers in the "industry." Frank has some pipes too....not Kells status, but he can at least project his voice (unlike the Weeknd)
Please don't ever throw Cee-Lo into a conversation about singing, especially when it has nothing to do with what we are talking about. �And no, Cee-Lo can't hit the notes that 99% of male singers can't hit. �He is a great producer, but the guy is a average singer with above average 'raspy-squealing' ability. � �
But, if you want to talk about real singers - Lets talk about Bocelli, Pavarotti, or Placido Domingo. Thats the 1% of Male voices. �Female - Best voice hands down is Sarah Brightman. �You can't even argue that. �
�Enjoy the spectacle. �THIS is singing.�
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Do people not realize this man still hasn't even done more than 10 live shows in his life?
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^^^^ I believe I mentioned that before but I don't think they do.
The real question is how is he legally able to proform the songs with samples in them?
I would love to see what type of numbers record labels are throwing at him. He is proving the point that big record labels are not needed anymore.
The real question is how is he legally able to proform the songs with samples in them?
I would love to see what type of numbers record labels are throwing at him. He is proving the point that big record labels are not needed anymore.
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Are you going to be at his Saturday show?
- Oct 1, 2003
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Not 100% sure quite yet.
RedMan - we were discussing the legality of it last night for a little bit. Especially going off the case where Don Henley's label/team went after Frank Ocean for performing his version of "Hotel California" live.
- Jun 1, 2007
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These %#!!$% singing along is hella annoying...reconsidering trying to buy tickets to the NYC show now.
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Damn it. I was mad hyped for tonight (DC show), but seeing that video has me preparing for the worst. These @$#%@% better not be singing along like that.
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Frank actually got into trouble over American Wedding?
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I could be wrong but I think it's due to the fact that he performed it at a show, thus making $ off of it (unlike a free mixtape). I'm not 100% sure though. Can anyone clarify this?Originally Posted by Rick2345
Frank actually got into trouble over American Wedding?I've heard a lot of people sample the song though.
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Him doing a song live that has a sample means nothing. Is it illegal? Slightly but the act sampled would have to hate Weeknd to.sue. otherwise.every band doing covers would get sued
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But he's making money off of it from the concerts...
Sampling it on HOB (a FREE mixtape) vs sampling it during a concert are 2 different things.
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Damn we have my sour NTers. You act like your not going to sing along with the Weeknd.
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I do't know the business of it, but I mean Wiz has done mixtape stuff that has samples from Empire of The Sun, Frou Frou, Just saw Jeezy and he did his Rack City verse. I just don't think it's against the law and if it is it's one of those that isn't enforced. I remember when Prince wanted to sue Nine Inch Nails for covering their song (I think it was NIN) but they squashed it.
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Also if anyone is looking for 2 cemetery tickets let me know
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I'm almost positive that all of is illegal (even sampling it on a free mixtape) but for the most part, it's not really worth suing over. Frank Ocean probably got sued because the Eagles were extra salty. Usually - the person sampling doesn't make that much money and it doesn't really hurt the person that originally made the song. That's why they normally don't care about sampling on mixtapes but it doesn't make it legal. It's not something that's enforced - you need to be sued over it.
Still, you can't just use something because its free. Free is a powerful tool. The Weeknd hasn't sold a record and his name alone is worth a ton now because of his free music. It's not all about selling records.
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LOL at dudes being mad cause people singing along.
Yall dudes is too uptight. Not going to the concert might be the best decision you make.
Yall dudes is too uptight. Not going to the concert might be the best decision you make.
- Jan 4, 2006
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Word up. I'm going to be singing my $$$ off come Saturday and I can't sing worth a damn
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Performing songs with samples and getting paid for said concert is 100% illegal, any way you cut it. Most artist don't enforce it though, because it aids in them (the people being sampled) getting bigger, gaining some needed exposure, etc. It's like a win-win for everyone, so most don't pursue it.
And from what i've seen as far as the weeknd performing live, his voice is justâ¦soft. It isn't strong. It's very weak and soft, he can't project very well.
And from what i've seen as far as the weeknd performing live, his voice is justâ¦soft. It isn't strong. It's very weak and soft, he can't project very well.
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I think you're missing the point, or people are misstating the point. People sing along at every show. But if you don't turn the singer's mic up loud enough and he gets drowned out by the sing alongs, then what's the point of seeing a live show? Either they're doing it on purpose to hide vocal flaws or dude needs to fire his sound people.
