buzztechie Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Ansa - Take good notes on your trip, cause I think everyone here wants a very long, very detailed recap of your first trip to see Clay in concert. eee! I can't wait to hear from you after the concert. As for reviewers.... First, a big fat pffffttttt to the Washington Post guy. I never understood the need for movie/music/concert reviewers or critics in the first place. It really is only that one person's personal opinion they are spouting off. Do these guys have any real credentials that would make their opinion of a movie/album/concert more valid than anyone elses? I doubt it. Word of mouth from friends, family, and co-workers has more pull on my choices than what some journalist hack critic writes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atinal Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I don't want to give the WP guy more time that he deserves, but that last paragraph is a pretty blatant misrepresentation of Clay's playful explanation. I mean I have watched that CTT Clack( several times I might add) and I don't hear Clay do an "odd cackle" or say "shot her down". I mean, I wasn't at that concert, but it seems to me, you'd have to be pretty humorless, not to see that his comments were all tongue in cheek. Chruchmouse at the CH searched out some of this guys past reviews, and Clay is by no means his only victim, so perspective helps on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansamcw Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Thanks Buzzie...oh the pressure!!!! hee...I hope you won't be sorry when I do make my recap I'm sure I will have lots to say...*g* Anyway...a little Clackalert: We put up the spotlightlover Cary series in the FCA Cary Webpage as well as the full concert Mp3 from Deborah. These clack are highly recommended. The Deborah760 full concert MP3 of Wolf trap is also up in the FCA Wolftrap page The videos will follow. The pictures will be up today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAndre Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I will just reiterate what I said at the CH: I don't think such reviews, either in the long run or the short run really matter. And it never occurred to me that a review in the Washington Post was that particularly important (I guess one of the joys of living outside the Beltway). I've read the Post online for a number of years and it never occurred to me to check the entertainment review section, especially not for a concert. Except for Clay, I only go to one concert for an artist. And since the review comes out after the concert, it doesn't do me any good. And I neither go back to check the reviews of the previous year's concert nor do I read concert reviews in other locations, because, well, it's a different concert. And if I'm at the point I might buy a ticket, what some reviewer says isn't gonna make any difference to me. And frankly most reviews I read, the reviewer clearly doesn't live on the same planet I do. The only way I see Clay taking anything the WP critic said under consideration is if he offered some kind of constructive criticism - I seem to have missed any in that article. It didn't even seem like a real review - more like a hit-and-run, let-me-toss-this-off-before-the-deadline kind of deal. As for the show at Wolf Trap - yeah, many people were unhappy, many people were ecstatic, I'm sure many more people fell along the spectrum. I don't know if I'm in the minority, but the "antics" simply did not rise to the level of "unprofessionalism" to me. Not for what boils down to be a fun summer pop tour with live performances. Fucked up? What happened to Ashlee Simpson on SNL was fucked up, in front of a nationwide audience, and she was mocked across the U.S., overseas and probably in space. And what does she do? Well, according to Yahoo! Music: Ashlee Simpson's upcoming sophomore CD In Another Life -- which is due out on October 18 -- will include two songs inspired by her ill-fated performance on NBC's Saturday Night Live last fall. The songs "Beautifully Broken" and "Who Will Help Me When I Fall" both address how she felt about the fallout from the show which, through a sound mishap, exposed the fact that she had been singing with the help of a vocal backing track. And she shows no sign of stopping any time soon. I can live quite happily with occasionally silly Clay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldyjocelyn Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I still can't get over what an incredible job Clay does in his ability to take on the persona of the person he is covering in the early medleys especially. The first time I saw him take on Paul MaCartney's rendition of Can't Buy Me Love I couldn't believe how accurate that head shake is/was. Of course this was early in their career & many people might not recognize it but man it took me back. I just can't imagine how hard it must be to sing & try to shake your head like that, but that is exactly what Paul use to do. I'm so glad that Clay decided to make this show as big as it is. He could have easily done an hour of covers plus a couple of new songs and I still would love the show because it's Clay & his voice is unbelievable but instead he took on this huge project & it is really a fantastic show. I :::heart::: diamondjake He really does a fantastic job embodying the performers in question. The McCartney head shake got me too...he had it down cold. His Elvis? For those few minutes, he IS Elvis. The other one that gets me is the Ricky Martin. I remember people saying "what's this windmill arm thing he's got going on?" and I was saying "boy, he watched that video a few times to get looking EXACTLY right." WP guy went in with an agenda and wrote his review in order to get his check. The WDC thing had nothing to do with it, and I think if Clay had played the entire night totally straight, the guy probably would have written a WORSE review. JMO. This review isn't going to make anyone hate Clay any more than a glowing review is going to make someone like Clay, IMO. Most people do tend to take reviews with a grain of salt anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottlecap Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 A nice cover article in the local paper's entertainment section about Clay's concert at the Toledo Zoo - no new content though. I was happy to see a GMA photo on the inside page, instead of an AI retread. This should help move the last few tickets to this concert. Toledo Blade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAndre Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Cool - because with as little real advertisement this tour is getting, I think he's selling amazingly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatejoy Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 I got a mailing yesterday from my mother who lives in Canada. Included was a full color 5x7 picture of Clay from GMA. He's not doing any concerts anywhere near her. Guess Clay's made the big time in podunk Canada. It was just one of the stock pics we've already seen, so no new clack. Just thought it was interesting and a little random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAndre Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Random Clay hits are HOT! A review I like much better than the Washington Post's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansamcw Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Totally cool and awesome review...can we hack the wachinton post site and put that in as a reveiw instead...do you think people will notice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansamcw Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Here's a realy cool critic parody... I'm too cool for Clay by Diane Sprague Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiHo Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Cool - because with as little real advertisement this tour is getting, I think he's selling amazingly well. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah. For the Toledo show, I was just checking a couple weeks ago and couldn't get anything but single tickets - that's on little promotion. I checked just now and could find a pair almost to the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottlecap Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 I'm interested in some opinions. Should I hit my Clueless-about-Clay sisters with some Clack before for the concert, or just let them go in cold and be surprised? I keep looking at different clips, and wondering if I should preview a couple of sections on video or not. I'm not sitting with them during the concert, so it might be nice to explain who the back-up singers and band members are. On the other hand, they could be the ultimate not-just-us test subjects with no preconceptions about what they are going to see. Anyone have thoughts on this based on your experiences with family and friends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatejoy Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 You know, as much as the fans appreciate clack, I'm thinking most outsiders would not so much enjoy previewing the concert on the vomit-cam with so-so audio. There's nothing like their first concert experience. You might want to explain the concept and how the background singers are showcased. Most of all you should be prepared to answer lots of questions at intermission. And maybe some clack at the ready for them to take with after the concert. Also be prepared to answer lots of questions about the "interesting" fan behaviour at the concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansamcw Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Nope let them go in cold...for maximum...I can't believe that's the same guy from AI!!!!! Effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAndre Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I vote for cold too - same reasons as Ansa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatejoy Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Clay's posted a new blog entry y'all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucia Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 (edited) I am leaving Brazil tomorrow. That´s the beggining of my Clay journey. For the third time in one year, I´ll be in the USA just to see Clay, and I´ll love every moment of it, I love your country. If you want some of my Brazilian pins, look for me at the concerts. Here´s a list of my seats: Aug 15 - Kettering, OH – Seat: Section C - Row K - Seat 25 Aug 16 - Toledo, OH – Seat: Section D - Row P - Seat 15 Aug 18 - Indianapolis, IN – Seat: Center Section - Row 19 - Seat 26 Aug 19 - Interlochen, MI – Seat: Section 4 - Row W - Seat 8 Aug 21 - Meadville, PA –Seat: Section D - Row D - Seat 16 Love Lucia I posted this at the pins thread too. If here is not the proper place, please delete it. Edited August 12, 2005 by Lucia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAndre Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Lucia, I know you will have a GREAT time, and I will try not to stress that you're not going to ANY of my concerts....make sure you post and tell us how everything goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansamcw Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Lucia I am so excited for you...I hope you won;t get mobbed for your pins...its really cute. I hope Clay gives you a psecial HI...for coming such a long way to see him. Now my 14 hours drive doesn't seem such a big deal. HAve a great time...and could you please wirte a recap for us. We would love to hear all about your experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiermar Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Just dropping by to say hi! All my online time has been devoted to the Summer 2005 Clackapalooza, which I haven't had a chance to check in here lately! I was at the Mohegan Sun Concert, which was great, except for the dead casino crowd. I've been so happy with how the tour has been going. Boyfriend sure knows how to put on a show, doesn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couch Tomato Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I don't know whether to laugh or cry....ok yes I do. I won a meet and greet. So, will I be able to think about any thing else for the next two weeks. And will it be fair to the other winners to hope for pissy Clay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottlecap Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Congratulations couchtomato! You certainly deserve a chance to meet the Aiken after all your work on the website. So, did you keep a handful of FCA pins to give to Clay and his entourage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondjake2001 Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Congrats couchtomato on your meet & greet. I suppose you could DO something that might bring out pissy Clay. Hee. You had better let him know that you & ansa are the owners of FCA. You should give him a card like the ones you sent out with your pins. I can't imagine how you are going to get much work done for the next 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansamcw Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 WOOOOOHOOOOO...I feel like I will be there with you in spirit...I alwasy dreamed that we will be able to give him our pin in person, You or I and now its coming true, better not forget, that is my one request....I am so excited for you.... you should bring the picture of you and his hand impression I love those...of course you will have to remember every little detail...and you will have some things to write on your blog!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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