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Dua Lipa - Houdini


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Morphine Prince

Finally a good Pop song to save us from the Taylor Tyranny. 

It’s so good, Kevin Parker is an amazing producer. 

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King of the Fall

We are going to send this bitch straight to #1. Its already blowing up everywhere.

Hey, I'm king of the world, you ought to hear my song, you come on measure me, I'm twenty inches long
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MelbHawker

Love the verses, great melodies & vocals. The production is funky/slick. I like it - I’m sure it’ll grow on me.

The video is cool, I appreciate the dancing/choreo/creativity of it all. I just.. who put together that outfit? :toofunny:

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jimmytimestep
47 minutes ago, marrytheminogue said:

That video leaves a lot to be desired though. Give us concept! Give us story! Give us something for the lead single! It’s giving running out of budget for the fourth single of an album that’s already out.

Did we watch the same video? The concept is clearly tied to the magical realism of everything constantly appearing & and disappearing. What’s fun is that it looks “realistic” but it’s clearly an elevated and magical environment. Also, “simple looking” videos like this and Bey’s Single Ladies often cost a LOT more to produce than you think 

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9 minutes ago, jimmytimestep said:

Did we watch the same video? The concept is clearly tied to the magical realism of everything constantly appearing & and disappearing. What’s fun is that it looks “realistic” but it’s clearly an elevated and magical environment. Also, “simple looking” videos like this and Bey’s Single Ladies often cost a LOT more to produce than you think 

Not saying it’s not a well-made video and I’ve no doubt it cost a lot to make as I really enjoyed watching it visually, but I just felt like it could have had a stronger concept than just dancing in a studio for 3 mins with dancers popping in and out to reflect some “magic” for a lead single. My comment on the running out of budget was referring to the one outfit, one set and lack of imagination on what you usually get for a video later down the campaign.

Maybe I had my expectations too high but I thought this was going to deliver a really strong concept and story to introduce th era with the heavy teasing with the key and lyrics, but the video just seems disconnected from it. Would have loved for some surrealism and spectacle.

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Good song, but feels a bit "undercooked", it just feels like it's missing something in the second part of the song.

This is a problem with many pop songs with great potential. I feel this way when I listen to Gaga's Bad Romance, Alejandro demos versus final version, I feel thankful that Gaga took the time to further develop those songs. Making a good song is one thing, but taking the time to develop it into a very good song that feels complete is another.

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Gorehound

 

Ok WOW this is actually rly good! :applause:

I was never much of a Dua fan but this is excellent taste for a pop song. Kevins production is sick.

I dig the minimalistic JD Sporty vibe it's very British street.

 

I'm fine, Ta
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jimmytimestep
1 minute ago, marrytheminogue said:

Not saying it’s not a well-made video and I’ve no doubt it cost a lot to make as I really enjoyed watching it visually, but I just felt like it could have had a stronger concept than just dancing in a studio for 3 mins with dancers popping in and out to reflect some “magic” for a lead single. My comment on the running out of budget was referring to the one outfit, one set and lack of imagination on what you usually get for a video later down the campaign.

Maybe I had my expectations too high but I thought this was going to deliver a really strong concept and story to introduce th era with the heavy teasing with the key and lyrics, but the video just seems disconnected from it. Would have loved for some surrealism and spectacle.

Fair enough. With the teasers released so far I was expecting something this lo-fi, so maybe that’s why it works for me.

I think the concept this era is “less fluff, more pure talent”. And I don’t mean that cheekily, I think the intention is to show she can sing & dance alongside the very best, so any discussion about her pedigree is squashed.

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Gorehound
9 minutes ago, marrytheminogue said:

Not saying it’s not a well-made video and I’ve no doubt it cost a lot to make as I really enjoyed watching it visually, but I just felt like it could have had a stronger concept than just dancing in a studio for 3 mins with dancers popping in and out to reflect some “magic” for a lead single. My comment on the running out of budget was referring to the one outfit, one set and lack of imagination on what you usually get for a video later down the campaign.

Maybe I had my expectations too high but I thought this was going to deliver a really strong concept and story to introduce th era with the heavy teasing with the key and lyrics, but the video just seems disconnected from it. Would have loved for some surrealism and spectacle.

 

Not every pop girl is Gaga dude. I think the minimalism really compliments the song and her style. It's simple and fashionable. It's kinda giving Madonna - Hung Up imo.

I'm fine, Ta
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marrytheminogue
4 minutes ago, jimmytimestep said:

Fair enough. With the teasers released so far I was expecting something this lo-fi, so maybe that’s why it works for me.

I think the concept this era is “less fluff, more pure talent”. And I don’t mean that cheekily, I think the intention is to show she can sing & dance alongside the very best, so any discussion about her pedigree is squashed.

Completely agree in that I think this video is to show how much her stardom and dancing skills have improved from the start of the last era, but I just wish she went all out first and then followed it up with something like this for the next single. Unsure whether this showcases her voice though as I think the instrumental (which is the best part of the song) swallows her up in some places. But there’s no denying this is Dua at her best, once again.

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