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Post by cloudbusting.heights on Feb 3, 2021 13:09:36 GMT
It's a filter created by Lady Gaga, or at least originally promoted by her. If you go to her Instagram account you can see her post with the filter too!
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Post by comet on Feb 4, 2021 13:07:24 GMT
It's a filter created by Lady Gaga, or at least originally promoted by her. If you go to her Instagram account you can see her post with the filter too! Thanks Paige, I was expecting to hear a song or music with that title. |
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Post by Libby on Feb 4, 2021 23:33:34 GMT
Yes, I often get confused by that sort of thing on instagram, too. People frequently do use songs in their instagram stories, and usually I do hear a song when there is one. But there have been times when I've seen things like this where it says a title and an artist's name and no sound, and I'm thinking that this must be the reason. I've never heard about that and certainly never tried it myself. I was just as lost as you on that aspect of it!  |
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Post by crissyt on Feb 22, 2021 21:43:58 GMT
Well, it's three weeks since we heard anything from Hayley, as is evidenced (is that a verb?) by the fact that this thread has slipped to ninth in the "Recently Updated" thread list. Many of the threads on which posts have been made during this interval have been about topics other than Hayley. Not even anything on her Instagram on this day, the 10th anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake. That surprised me. Is all this symptomatic of what seems to me to be a gentle but steady withdrawal from public life? At least this post will push the SM thread to the top again for a day or two. As I've said before, no news continues to be no news, and as the "no news" period (no genuine news about music, that is) extends ever further, I cannot help but wonder where this is going. Certainly I visit this board far less often than I used to. There's no reason why Hayley should post frequently, of course, but it seems odd that even the hot drinks and crystals have dried up (oops, bad pun!). They seemed to be a subliminal "I'm still here!" staple for a long time. That vibrant and vivacious person who sang so beautifully all those years ago and was such a breath of fresh air seems but a distant memory these days. Whilst there may be little interest on here now about the LA period and locations associated with it (although Elvis fans still seem keen on Gracelands nearly 44 years on), I continue to be interested in sweeping the back-trail to see if any clues emerge. For instance Mr. G noted on his Instagram account early last month that he had "… got some new music coming out this year". I shall be interested to listen to it to see if there are any influences which I can discern. I also note that he appears to be sharing accommodation with Mr. Baldwin and appears to be somewhat "underwhelmed" financially. There may be nothing in any of this, of course, but if one doesn't look, one will never find.
Ho hum. Onward and downward!
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Post by Libby on Feb 23, 2021 2:43:13 GMT
I didn't even think of the earthquake today until you mentioned it, but I can't say that I'm surprised she didn't mention it; I don't think she's mentioned it for a very long time.
Honestly, I've been distracted enough by other things that Hayley is starting to become a distant thought, if not a distant memory, in my mind. I still check her SM every day, and check this forum every day; it's just a habit that I probably will never break until I have reason to do so.
I have 0 interest in any music "Mr. G" puts out without Hayley, especially if he sings himself. I am quite underwhelmed by any of these people in the "back trail", to be frank.
It is very ho hum at the moment, but due to the current state of the world, I don't think it's that surprising that nothing of interest is happening in her career. And though I always enjoy seeing a post from her, especially when it's Hayley herself depicted, I don't blame her for not posting this sort of thing daily. Weekly might be nice, but I'm no longer waiting impatiently for such a thing.
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Post by martindn on Feb 23, 2021 11:17:17 GMT
At this time of COVID it is difficult for Hayley or anyone else to do very much, especially after a complete change of location. She would need to work to re-establish herself in NZ if that is what she wants to do, and that is difficult at this time. Added to which she has been through a lot, and is no doubt still feeling sore. I don't expect much anytime soon, but I live in hope that she will eventually find her feet again.
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Post by Libby on Feb 24, 2021 0:48:40 GMT
I mean, she could put on a virtual concert like other artists have done, but for some reason she hasn't seen fit to do so. I don't think she'd have to work that hard to re-establish herself. Her name is still well-known enough there that if she had an album, I think it would still sell pretty well. So, I guess, she has to work to make an album, although as we sometimes say, as much as she's worked on "the album" all these years, she could have 10 albums by now.
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Post by Joe on Feb 24, 2021 20:26:57 GMT
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Post by Libby on Feb 24, 2021 23:54:17 GMT
Clearly showing us her life is quite mundane. LOL But you can't see her face. Nice to know she still exists, though. |
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Post by Dori on Feb 25, 2021 2:26:11 GMT
Hi all,
As you may have noticed, I don’t comment much here anymore, though I do visit these boards regularly.
Reflecting on what Libby is saying, I agree, but I think mundanity is often a desired lifestyle for someone who’s been in the spotlight for most of their life. Remember, there was a time where she was so busy, she had calendars fully booked two years in advance for tours and recording. From her Instagram posts, I think Hayley is now living a peaceful and quiet life back in New Zealand, which must feel like such a relief during this pandemic (as well as the aftermath of personal challenges she may have endured). The truth is, this pandemic has changed a lot of people - famous or not. Things no longer hold the same value they used to, and goals no longer feel like achievements of our BC world (before covid). Hayley seemed to have started this record back in the day - it went through many trials and tribulations for reasons we may never know. I can completely understand why she’d want to step away from all of that now and live peacefully, out of the spotlight.
I assume after selling her London flat, and always being able to secure appearances in NZ here and there, she may not need to return to her career anytime soon. I personally predict that she will become a music producer in the future and work behind the scenes for other musicians. She may feel she’s already had her time in the limelight and now it’s time for others, and she may choose a quieter career path in the music industry from now on to help young people like herself reach the status she had. She has a lot of lived experience, and I can imagine many people would want to hire her for that kind of work. I would be very surprised if she releases an album again, unless it was after a decade or two away from the spotlight, as some artists have famously done (The Chicks, formally Dixie Chicks, didn’t release a record for 15 years, and then released one last year).
As for her social media - she is reflecting exactly what millennials her age are doing, and I think, like the rest of us, she is getting fatigued from the superficiality of social media. I used to be an avid Instagram user almost exactly when she started (we are almost the same age), and I, like her, have teetered off social media in the past year, as have a lot of people around my age. Social media is overwhelming these days, and toxic, if you end up on someone’s bad side, where one post can go vial and ruin your life for a bit. She also posted many things in the past year she has since removed, so I can imagine the bad taste social media her left in her mouth. I would feel the same, so it makes sense she’s stepped away. She is no longer promoting anything for monetary purposes, so there is little incentive to post regularly.
Sophie seems to be involved in an upcoming film as an actress, so Hayley may want to be the support that Sophie was for many years to her. I think we can all safely assume that Hayley’s singing career is either in hiatus or retired completely, but whatever it is, I am grateful for the music she gave us all those years, the community she brought together here with you all, and the general positivity she imbued on stage and on her records. I hope she is living a peaceful life she always wanted.
Dori
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Post by comet on Feb 25, 2021 11:38:06 GMT
It would appear Hayley has a four legged friend to keep her company.
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Post by Libby on Feb 26, 2021 1:06:51 GMT
I just want to make it clear to anyone who may have misunderstood that I was not trying to complain about her "mundanity". I was only pointing it out to the people who, just days ago, were pointing out her long break from social media, which is leading to their lack of interest in her. She simply proved my point that she has nothing very interesting to show us. However, I always appreciate a new post from Hayley. I will always be interested in anything she does or says, but I am not waiting every day for a new post like I used to be.
I think after all this time of Hayley saying she's making an album, it would be an extremely sad thing if she were to give up at long last and say, oh never mind, my career is over. It was only a few months ago she basically said she would try get her music to us eventually. I believe she still intends to do so. I just think she had a few setbacks, which may cause previously-written songs to be scrapped. She's suffered two break ups in all this time she's been attempting to make an album, so I would understand that reason. That could mean the album needs a little rethinking; i.e. writing replacement songs that reflect her latest life experiences.
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Post by Dori on Feb 26, 2021 2:35:00 GMT
Hi Libby,
I definitely wasn’t commenting on mundanity being a negative. On the contrary. I think it just is what it is - the reality of her life now. If her and Chris made a record together, it may have meant they were under some form of legal contract by a management company, with copyrights, and both of them walking away from a record contract would most likely bar either of them ever releasing any of the work. Also, you have to remember that a singer (of Hayley’s caliber) can’t just produce an album on their own - they’d have to be managed and partnered with producers and other musicians to ensure a successful commercial release. I think we can all take for granted how much work (and money) goes into producing a record, because it’s their job to make it look seamless. But like any other job, a lot of work goes into producing an album, with legal guidance - all of whom are extremely high paid professions - and given Hayley doesn’t seem attached to any management companies right now, no one would sign her onto a record deal without all of that. It’s a form of insurance for record labels. Of course, if Hayley wanted to sign onto a label, she would have no trouble, but her website doesn’t even exist anymore, and it has been nearly 10 years since she produced new music. If she wanted to make a comeback, I think she’d have to work quite hard on it. Deep down, I have a feeling she knows that and it no longer appeals.
I know Hayley promised she’d release some of her music she’s been working on, but it’s possible that’s more hope than fruition. Or, she may just do a few Instagram lives when she feels up to it. However, that’s tricky without copyrighting it, because anyone can gain legal possession of it and claim they wrote those words first (unlikely that would happen). It will be interesting to see what happens in the future, but I’m skeptical anything will - certainly not to the level she was before in terms of touring and recording. I definitely believe the album she worked on with Chris will never see the light of day though. That may be a grief in itself that Hayley is also dealing with.
Dori
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Post by crissyt on Feb 26, 2021 22:54:58 GMT
At least the hot drinks are back! 
I reckon she must read the board. Too much a of a coincidence for her post a hot drink four-parter so quickly after my post of the 22nd!
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Post by Andrew on Feb 26, 2021 23:18:10 GMT
At least the hot drinks are back! I reckon she must read the board. Too much a of a coincidence for her post a hot drink four-parter so quickly after my post of the 22nd!
Hi Crissy, It is certainly encouraging news to think that Hayley does possibly read our Forum posts... If we are all kind and respectful to Hayley and to one another here we are bound to generate some positive energy which Hayley will like! I’m delighted to see Hayley’s coffee posts too... As I am a bit of a coffee enthusiast myself, I am taking great interest in the coffee maker Hayley is using. I have one of the very early “CONA” coffee makers... It’s very entertaining to watch the coffee making in progress when using this... It’s a bit like a piece of apparatus from a chemistry lab!!! Andrew |
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