Bradley 59,173 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The production certainly looks great, but I really don't like tours that rely too heavily on huge props and special effects, it's like the artist waiting for everything else to do the job for him/her. I prefer artists who interact with the lights, the dancers, the props. I've seen Selena Gomez live, while her dancers were pretty intense, Selena doesn't really do the same choreo as her dancers did, she doesn't complement the lights, dancing, props. And I think this is one of the flaws present in Katy's performances. She used to really deliver with her Roar and Dark Horse performances, ever since Bon Appetit and Swish Swish, something is just off. I liked her Chained to the Rhythm performances tho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodicks 40 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 10 hours ago, Miracle said: she barely knows how to play a guitar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic 11,922 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 10 hours ago, ZiggyZiggs said: she's got the budget but does she have the talent and musicianship to back it up? Probably not but it's not relevant really. 80% of our current pop stars don't really have the talent for their budget but people go to a Katy Perry show for the atmosphere and performance or because they feel an emotional connection to her/her music. Nothing wrong with that, music is there for enjoyment, the world is s*** enough, we all need some light-hearted entertainment. The hardest thing in this world is to live in it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley 59,173 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Just now, Dominic Marc said: Probably not but it's not relevant really. 80% of our current pop stars don't really have the talent for their budget but people go to a Katy Perry show for the atmosphere and performance or because they feel an emotional connection to her/her music. Nothing wrong with that, music is there for enjoyment, the world is s*** enough, we all need some light-hearted entertainment. I wrote a comment above that's almost entirely opposite of your point. The biggest artists know how to complement their dancers, choreography, lighting, props and those are deemed the most successful and powerful performers. I'd like to think that Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Gaga and Michael Jackson as belonging to that category. I would have included Britney Spears if she sang live but unfortunately she didn't. Rihanna just came to my mind and I just realised how she hasn't been using props ever since the Loud Tour. The whole show surrounded Rihanna's charisma and dancing and badassery. This is why I don't like the newer artists nowadays that rely on computers to make music and can't perform when you put them on a stage. It really feels lazy for an artist to wait for lighting and props and dancers to do everything for him/her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic 11,922 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Bradley said: I wrote a comment above that's almost entirely opposite of your point. The biggest artists know how to complement their dancers, choreography, lighting, props and those are deemed the most successful and powerful performers. I'd like to think that Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Gaga and Michael Jackson as belonging to that category. I would have included Britney Spears if she sang live but unfortunately she didn't. Rihanna just came to my mind and I just realised how she hasn't been using props ever since the Loud Tour. The whole show surrounded Rihanna's charisma and dancing and badassery. This is why I don't like the newer artists nowadays that rely on computers to make music and can't perform when you put them on a stage. It really feels lazy for an artist to wait for lighting and props and dancers to do everything for him/her. I agree with the disconnect on SS and BA but that's not really enough for me to deem her a bad performer. Particularly as you said her previous performances have all delivered. Her tours are fun and those who attend enjoy them which is the point. Nothing more, nothing less The hardest thing in this world is to live in it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley 59,173 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dominic Marc said: I agree with the disconnect on SS and BA but that's not really enough for me to deem her a bad performer. Particularly as you said her previous performances have all delivered. Her tours are fun and those who attend enjoy them which is the point. Nothing more, nothing less The Prismatic World Tour and California Dreams Tour didn't disappoint. They were highly entertaining. But Katy's on a really high level as a musician, she's not Selena Gomez, she's considered as a peer of artists like Rihanna and Gaga. The teasers released thus far seem like this tour is heavily dependent on comedy and inflated objects, which I think are killing the album. I'd of course watch the tour in full and give my updated opinion later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 160,771 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 10 hours ago, TimisaMonster said: I just hope she steps up her stage presence and not rely so heavily on "visual distractions" to compensate... Same. Some of it looks cool but most of it looks...tacky Still debating on getting tickets though 'cause most are still dirt cheap I'll decide after seeing videos from the first show You're stinky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic 11,922 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Just now, Bradley said: The Prismatic World Tour and California Dreams Tour didn't disappoint. They were highly entertaining. But Katy's on a really high level as a musician, she's not Selena Gomez, she's considered as a peer of artists like Rihanna and Gaga. The teasers released thus far seem like this tour is heavily dependent on comedy and inflated objects, which I think are killing the album. I'd of course watch the tour in full and give my updated opinion later. Yeah the comical props and stuff (the oversized inflateable hands) did raise an eyebrow I have to admit but i'll give the benefit of the doubt until I see it because it's hard to judge from these snippets. In all honesty it wouldn't suprise me if she relies heavily on visuals and lets performance take a back seat this tour because the music hasn't been the most well received but it'll still be a great show for those going i'm sure. Her music seems more mature but her performances have left me wanting a lot more this time around, largely because I can't relate to this emoji/meme thing she's going for. I'm probably too old for this tour's demo but idc, I want a drink, a dance and a laugh The hardest thing in this world is to live in it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magneto 13,437 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 First of all to some of you: HeyGirl.mp3 OT: it does look amazing. I still regret not going to the Prismatic World Tour so I immediately bought Witness World Tour tickets when they came out. I later sold them, because I wasn't really feeling the album. But now Kathryn is hyping the sh!t out of me with these teasers and I might buy tickets again once the tour has started. Free my mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanyeee West 2,204 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 9 hours ago, Tadeo said: Dude you obviously have never been in a fight with me or anyone for that matter!! I'm being passive right here. You're probably just too sensitive 😘 People tell me I'm sensitive I just don't believe them , and I have never been in a fight my whole life. 9 hours ago, Tadeo said: Dude I love that gif is awesome. I'm serious her eyes and laugh are cute, sexy and flirty af + You're straight, aren't you ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
getto 1,552 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Just like the ARTPOP era wow... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOKGA 2,604 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 15 hours ago, Haroon said: Diamond ticket why are you so rich the real question is: why am i broke? Not very born this way of you 😫 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzncb 332 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 8 hours ago, Bradley said: I wrote a comment above that's almost entirely opposite of your point. The biggest artists know how to complement their dancers, choreography, lighting, props and those are deemed the most successful and powerful performers. I'd like to think that Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Gaga and Michael Jackson as belonging to that category. I would have included Britney Spears if she sang live but unfortunately she didn't. Rihanna just came to my mind and I just realised how she hasn't been using props ever since the Loud Tour. The whole show surrounded Rihanna's charisma and dancing and badassery. Britney is still influential though. Miley Cyrus' 2013 shedding of her teen bubblegum image was taken right out of Britney's playbook in 2000. In that regard, Madonna shouldn't be given the credit because Madonna was never a teen pop star. Also, Janet; While she didn't sing live while dancing most of the time, she was a ridiculous dancer and she might have done both at the same time during her Rhythm Nation Tour in 1990. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haroon 49,685 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 20 hours ago, SHOOKGA said: why are you so rich the real question is: why am i broke? I'm functioning with one kidney Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOKGA 2,604 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 21 minutes ago, Haroon said: I'm functioning with one kidney I.. Dont... Understand? Not very born this way of you 😫 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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