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Post by spiderman on Nov 17, 2010 23:10:28 GMT
Spiderman, you mean a Tolkien elf, don't you? you are getting to understand me it seems. it would be nice if sophie came and sung up here. sigh. might create emotional dilemmas though that can work. try "perhaps you might want to consider" ... that gives them room to make the decision to think about it their decision. they are the royal house, mere mortals probaly dont presume to make suggestions to them. let them have the thought. dont give up before you've started. you've got the basis of a case for including hayley, its just a case of how to make the transition between case and resolution [or suggestion] and its never too early... planning the royal wedding probably started awhile ago |
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Post by stevemacdonald on Nov 17, 2010 23:19:17 GMT
... I just remembered that Hayley's new album should be out by the time of the wedding! So that means she could sing something from that - an Ennio Morricone song! ... I'm betting on something appropriately weddingish, like Bridal Ballad or Dark Waltz. |
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Post by Joe on Nov 17, 2010 23:35:34 GMT
Thank you for sharing that article, Juliette  |
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Post by Ross on Nov 18, 2010 3:49:16 GMT
I thought I would add the article from the Press as it includes a photo.  |
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Post by Dori on Nov 18, 2010 7:41:59 GMT
Very interesting!
Dori :wink:
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Post by Jeff on Nov 18, 2010 11:30:59 GMT
Yes, I'd love Hayley to sing at the Royal Wedding too. Remember Will's dad had a New Zealand singer at his wedding 30 years ago, Kiri te Kanawa (sorry for the bad language) who enjoyed a TV audience of 750 million. Maybe his gran will put in a good word ("You know William, I saw a very good singer at the Albert Hall the other night") but protocol may demand a British performer. Susan Boyle ? No, surely not. If I were a bookie I'd make Katherine favourite but recent history is not encouraging for crossover singers. At Will's 26th birthday bash he had Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Rihanna and Nickelback. (Isn't Wikipedia good!) Whoever is chosen the boost to their career is obvious. Immortality is guaranteed with a worldwide TV audience of billions.
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Post by milewalker on Nov 18, 2010 14:30:59 GMT
... I just remembered that Hayley's new album should be out by the time of the wedding! So that means she could sing something from that - an Ennio Morricone song! ... I'm betting on something appropriately weddingish, like Bridal Ballad or Dark Waltz. I dunno....."For a Few Dollars More" seems quite appropriate for a Royal wedding..... Seriously, this would be a nice gig for Hayley were she able to land it. I wonder if this is a sign of her new marketing strategy - get your name out there. Even if you dont land the gig, your profile improves. |
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Post by stevemacdonald on Nov 18, 2010 15:18:39 GMT
Yes, I'd love Hayley to sing at the Royal Wedding too. Remember Will's dad had a New Zealand singer at his wedding 30 years ago, Kiri te Kanawa (sorry for the bad language) who enjoyed a TV audience of 750 million. Maybe his gran will put in a good word ("You know William, I saw a very good singer at the Albert Hall the other night") but protocol may demand a British performer. Susan Boyle ? No, surely not. If I were a bookie I'd make Katherine favourite but recent history is not encouraging for crossover singers. At Will's 26th birthday bash he had Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Rihanna and Nickelback. (Isn't Wikipedia good!) Whoever is chosen the boost to their career is obvious. Immortality is guaranteed with a worldwide TV audience of billions. Hi Jeff, Methinks you're trying to top my initial post.  At this stage no one knows who'll perform, but as Peter suggested, it might be down to a "Commonwealth wide representational initiative" much as it was 30 years ago with Dame Kiri. I'm guessing that Hayley — with her much vaster global profile — has it way over Katherine Jenkins. We can't rule out Susan Boyle as a strong contender but I think her various "issues" will weigh against her. Also William might personally go for inclusion of some form of "world music" given his extensive travels and time spent in Africa. Ms. Westenra's facility with Maori tunes might give her extra consideration there. In terms of audience size, "billions" is probably more correct than my initial estimate, especially when you factor in YouTube replays and the inevitable official DVD of the event. |
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Post by jimg on Nov 18, 2010 16:19:40 GMT
There is a chance that Prince William may ask a personal friend to sing at his wedding. In which case Blake might be favored.
Sadly this would probably mean the was no place for Hayley although she has sung with Blake.
Jim
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Post by Libby on Nov 19, 2010 7:02:07 GMT
Doesn't the bride have any say? Even if she is a "commoner"?  In more normal families, it's usually the bride who decides most of the details, from what I've seen, partly because grooms aren't always that interested in such things. I suppose musical guests are a little different than flowers, of course. And although it is William's wedding, does he really have the final say? So, if Hayley doesn't "land this gig", she could still be on the list of possibilities for Harry's wedding couldn't she? Wouldn't Harry's be just as high-profile as William's? I'm still dying to know what was being said in that photo of Harry and Hayley!  And if her management is already on the case, do we really need to contact them now? One little letter isn't going to make them choose Hayley over a good friend of theirs. |
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Post by spiderman on Nov 19, 2010 8:24:22 GMT
Doesn't the bride have any say? Even if she is a "commoner"? In more normal families, it's usually the bride who decides most of the details, from what I've seen, partly because grooms aren't always that interested in such things. I suppose musical guests are a little different than flowers, of course. no probably not. and to a great extent the proceedure of the wedding will be dictated by protocol which has been handed down over 100s of years. There will be rules around who the brides family can invite, how many and what roles they play. The lord chamberlain is in charge of organising parties etc [perhaps he is who you should ask for hayleys attendance] within the bounds of protocol, he will have some say. the queen rules the country though i would. in case her management arent on the case. we dont know these people or how they operate no it wont change the world, but if for some reason they were considering her.. its a big party and swinging them a little more her way might help. after all, i expect they will have more than one singer. |
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Post by Richard on Nov 19, 2010 8:36:25 GMT
A duet would be very appropriate for a wedding. Richard  |
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Post by spiderman on Nov 19, 2010 8:48:19 GMT
A duet would be very appropriate for a wedding. Richard hayley and sophie??? oh, i just got the joke.... clever. libby... planning is already in progress: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11771616 |
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Post by Richard on Nov 19, 2010 8:54:05 GMT
I wasn't joking. Richard |
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Post by Elliot Kane on Nov 19, 2010 15:44:34 GMT
Worldwide audience literally in the billions and on every continent on Earth... Any artist NOT wanting to be part of that would be crazy. The competition will be fierce, but Hayley has a number of things strongly in her favour: * She is the current Forces Sweetheart and does a lot to support the military as well as other charities. That should count heavily in her favour, due to the strong link between the monarchy and the armed forces. She is effectively part of the establishment and it's the establishment that will be looking for the singers. * She is not British. Bizarre as it sounds, being a citizen of the Commonwealth is something that counts greatly in her favour. William will one day be the titular head of the Commonwealth and that needs representing. The establishment would never miss a trick on this one. Representing things through ceremony is what they do best. * Personality. The last thing the establishment will be looking for is some drunken idiot who falls out of bars half naked to represent them. Hayley's public image is impeccable and that will quite possibly count in her favour more than any other factor, taking her talent as a given. The last thing anyone will want is the wedding overshadowed by scandal or gossip. Don't forget that William & Kate will have almost no say in any aspect of the wedding. It will be designed by the British establishment to represent the pomp and ceremony and the majesty of the British crown. They will be fully aware that it'll be an unmissable event for most of the world and nothing will be allowed near that might threaten that. Everything will be designed to inspire awe. In terms of importance to the crown, only a coronation is more important than a royal wedding. While I do think that Katherine Jenkins has a chance of being involved, as someone suggested, her brush with drugs makes her somewhat less likely to get the gig, IMO. Susan Boyle would be a popular choice, perhaps, but she is too quirky and unpredictable, I suspect, when the establishment will be looking for 'safe'. If Hayley has any real rival for this, it'll be Faryl Smith, who also has the completely clean reputation and also does a fair amount of singing at establishment events. Faryl may well be considered too young, though, giving Hayley a clear field... Now watch them get in someone no-one has ever heard of, but who is related to the head butler, or something! |
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In more normal families, it's usually the bride who decides most of the details, from what I've seen, partly because grooms aren't always that interested in such things. I suppose musical guests are a little different than flowers, of course. 
