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Post by Simba on May 6, 2013 17:07:05 GMT
That's great to hear! Let's hope it's a mega success, like someone said this could have some classical pieces too. Referring to the fact that they related her voice to mozart's pieces when talking about music therapy, it'd be cool if she sings something like Laudate Dominum or something of that sort  And I'm guessing the music video would be for sleep on, it'd be interesting if the Duke and Duchess are featured in the video. It would be even more awesome if all videos relating to the royal baby had this song playing in the background I'm starting to get excited, but like martin said why twinkle twinkle? as the first teaser? But we may never know, it could be like the spring effect XD More the compression higher it's gonna spring up! I mean now people would be disappointed by this below average song (sorry just my opinion), and now if they hear something REALLY REALLY awesome soon, they'd be like wow! because they have something to compare to. I'm sure they'd be like wow no matter what XD, but this works like a charm I'm guessing : D |
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Post by grant on May 6, 2013 17:13:12 GMT
Decca have a plan and we can but hope that it's a good one and will help Hayley's career. If it sells well, I think it will improve the chances of getting the album that many were hoping for, next time round.
Cheers, Dave Yes Dave, I made a similar comment a few posts ago and hope it works out that way. Maybe there's a bit of "If I do this for you, what are you going to do for me?" in there.  Also, and it might be a slip of the pen, but one of the articles states that the Royal Couple have already been presented with a copy of Hushabye. If true, that could put an interesting twist on things. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by grant on May 6, 2013 17:30:48 GMT
This one from Femail Online has just landed on Twitter and includes some pictures. OK, well, opinions may be divided about this album but it is certainly getting a lot of press coverage at the moment  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by comet on May 6, 2013 19:19:27 GMT
I am beginning to think the whole concept of this album is a stroke of genius in many ways. I don't think it is aimed at Hayley's usual fanbase and I don't think it will matter to much if they don't buy it. Most of it's listeners will be in that category of involuntary listeners, firstly the babies or small children for whom this album will initially be bought and played for will have little or no control over the playing of it. Those who play it for babies will simply have an ulterior motive of wanting babies to calm down or go to sleep. I honestly believe babies remember music and sounds from birth or even pre birth. (In my own case it was Edith Piaf) and Hayley also has a uniquely distinctive and memorable voice. I believe if the songs are played often enough they will be implanted in the memory of that child for it's lifetime. The stroke of genius is that when they hear that voice again when they are older, they will recognize it and seek it out again and hopefully it will bring back memories that are pleasant. It is amazing how many elderly people in nursing homes return to humming or singing nursery rhymes or lullabies in their old age. It seems to bring them back to a place in their minds of comfort and safety. I suppose it will also be sold in places like Mothercare and baby clothes shops and the childcare section of all good bookshops and perhaps bridal wear shops too. |
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Post by chungchunglee on May 6, 2013 20:19:21 GMT
Hi ! Richard ! & Hi ! Guys !!! Ummmm .......... just wanna drop in and say that I myself am very very excited about the new album too . I tried a listen to the sample song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and I personally think that the song is GORGEOUS and has been AMAZING-ly performed by Hayley . And ........... regarding that "Strange" translation thing called "Barking Lizard" , I guess , maybe I can put my tiny little 2 cents about THIS thing .  Since that piece of article is originally from Taiwan , my personal speculation in regards to this "Lizard thing" is that , "IT" has something to do with an ancient Asian folklore , A.K.A. ancient Oriental Mythological stories . According to ancient Asian mythology , these tiny little harmless lizards that , every once in a while , appeared in the homes of Asian folks and the farm-houses of Asian agricultural villages are considered to be very very benign .  It is said that these tiny lizards are the reincarnations of Guardian Angels that protect people from Demons and they are actually on His Holiness The Buddha's service to perform such a kind of task for the common folks . (Well, I personally have to admit that picturing a tiny lizard serving as a Guardian Angel could be kind of freaky , at least appearance-wise  ! but that's how the story goes ) Of course , in reality , what these tiny lizards do , is that they help to catch (and eat) those vermin(s) and harmful insects such as flies and mosquitoes , which can be a terrible nuisance , especially considering the fact that during summer-time in Asia , the weather can become very very hot and those harmful insects would basically proliferate under such weather conditions . & in regards to their "Barking" ........ well , "They" actually don't "Bark" like dogs do . I guess the writer of that article is trying to describe the "Sounds" that the tiny lizards make when they are mating . That's all . Hope that clarifies some "Misconception" and I guess ........ adds a bit of "Goofy" kind of fun into it. Chungie |
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Post by martindn on May 6, 2013 20:23:10 GMT
Hi all, . I wonder if "Brahm's Lullaby" or "Lavender's Blue" will be on the CD. I've been trying to remember where I saw it, but I remember sseing somewhere a mention of a track on the album with a title like "go to sleep" or something that instantly reminded me of Faryl Smith's vocal version of Brahm's Lubblaby. Not out of the question that Hayley might have included that on the album. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXwIUrVMZjQ Martin D |
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Post by Sing on May 6, 2013 20:25:34 GMT
I'm getting more excited about this album, I wasn't too keen on it when I first heard about it to be honest, because I thought it might be seen as too cheesy etc by a lot of people, but for me personally I am really looking forward to it, I was able to hear Twinkle Twinkle earlier today, albeit with the volume on full blast and I have to say my ears liked it a lot I've been suffering with tinnitus (persistent ringing in the ears) for well over a month now that has been deafening most of the time, really driving me mad and was hard to see if there was anything physically wrong with my hearing or was it just the tinnitus, anyway I digress, but after listening to Twinkle the ringing got a lot quieter, quieter than it has in months and for the first time in a long time I felt a lot more relaxed, I've since had it on repeat, it may help me fall asleep tonight hopefully! hopefully the rest of the album will have the same effect on me. I've also sent it to my friends several times, and one listened to it with me when she came round earlier, and she really enjoyed it I have to say I was really surprised as I haven't been able to get her to (happily) listen to anything else by Hayley before! She is one of the last people I'd expect to listen to this genre of music too. I think the promotion of this album could have mixed results, a lot of people are excited about the arrival of the royal baby but even now a lot of people seem to be getting fed up with the amount of articles and news stories now about what the nursery is going to look like, where they're going to live, etc, so I'm a little concerned that a lot of people might just glance at them and say 'oh not another article' which will mean they'll miss the news about the album but having said that this does give a lot of opportunity to publicize the album and hopefully it will sell very well. I hope the new song is played enough on radio and tv. I'm not too keen on the comments I've read on some news stories re the album already, like the DM article as they aren't exactly complementary of the couple but at least they aren't saying anything negative about Hayley! The best comment from the DM article: best wishes Sing |
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Post by martindn on May 6, 2013 20:28:58 GMT
By the way I think Bridge Over Troubled Water sounds unlikely now. But if it is there, that alone will be worth the price of the album.
Martin D
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Post by martindn on May 6, 2013 20:49:52 GMT
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Post by Bamafan on May 6, 2013 21:04:09 GMT
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Post by martindn on May 6, 2013 21:21:43 GMT
Well, Taylor, there are lots of exciting things going on. It looks like Hayley's work might get some real promotion for the first time since Pure, 11 years ago.
BTW I have never changed my view. That is, I like what I have heard so far, and will reserve my final judgement until I hear the whole album. The only sensible approach in my view. It is, to paraphrase and interpret what Jon said. "You think you know Hayley, then you find out you don't. She does something amazing that you didn't expect. Something that surprises and delights your ears. And all your previous ideas of her go out of the window."
Don't rule it out until you hear the album. I won't.
Martin D
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Post by martindn on May 6, 2013 22:31:34 GMT
Here's another tweet.
Jon Cohen @joncohenmusic 1h
I stand by my previous comment. It's not a record for babies. Although they may like it too.
Let's wait until we hear it yes!
Martin D
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Post by Bamafan on May 6, 2013 22:58:21 GMT
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Post by Dave on May 7, 2013 0:48:30 GMT
I am impressed with the technical quality of the recording of Twinkle, as posted on Youtube at 720p. It has an impressive dynamic range, very little dynamic compression has been applied at this stage, there is NO peak level limiting at all, and I hope the final CD master is not spoiled by doing that to it, as sometimes happens (but makes me cringe). Here are a few figures for those who know. -17.3 dBA: average sound level ('loudness', dBA RMS) relative to 0 dBA -38.6 dBA: lowest peak sound level in main track (between 1st and last guitar notes - at about 49s in - very quiet) -43.0 dBA: peak sound level of the 3 second intro (before the 1st guitar note - even quieter) -72.0 dBA: the end of the final fadeout [this would be limited by the Youtube compression but is almost inaudible anyway].
What does it all mean? Well it looks like this track at least has been recorded to classical music standards, which is very good news for those of us who have in the past grumbled about excessive dynamic compression and excessive peak limiting being applied to far too many commercial CDs (including one or two of Hayley's) to make them sound louder - the TV advert effect. We must hope that the end result on CD is at least as good as these figures indicate and if so, I for one will be delighted. Incidentally, some may have missed it but there is a three second intro, a faint but deliberate whistling sound that fades in just before the first guitar note. It is VERY quiet! They do a similar fade-out at the end too, and that one is 12 seconds long but you'll be very lucky to hear all of that one as -70dBA at the end is pretty well inaudible even at full volume. I like it! Cheers, Dave |
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Post by Bamafan on May 7, 2013 1:05:02 GMT
Yes, I noticed that when I listened to in through my stereo (I can hook up my phone) . I wish it was a bit more audible, because it's incredibly beautiful. Remindes me A LOT of the opening to "The Sky and The Dawn and The Sun"! -Taylor i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif |
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! but that's how the story goes ) 
Probably not, though. 
It's also good to know that Hayley (or at least her voice) will have a prolonged residence at Buckingham. 