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Post by Dave on Aug 9, 2014 0:00:37 GMT
Hi everyone,
Yes indeed, Hayley has been remarkably low-key this year but from what I've seen, there could still be something (no idea what) before the year is out. Otherwise, I think we've been seeing hints for quite a while that 2015 is the year to start hoping for a new album, but there's nothing confirmed.
We should try to avoid speculating too much about Hayley's private life though, even though not much else is happening.
Cheers, Dave
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Post by Libby on Aug 9, 2014 3:26:37 GMT
Hi everyone, Yes indeed, Hayley has been remarkably low-key this year but from what I've seen, there could still be something (no idea what) before the year is out. Otherwise, I think we've been seeing hints for quite a while that 2015 is the year to start hoping for a new album, but there's nothing confirmed. We should try to avoid speculating too much about Hayley's private life though, even though not much else is happening. Cheers, Dave No kidding. Those of us who have been paying attention remember that Dave (when asked) already hinted at this (or just relayed the hints he was given) a while back. Ever since then, I've just been relaxing and waiting for it all to happen at the right time. She had an album out in 2013, and she's always released a major, international album every 2 years or so. 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013,... 2015? I'm sure that's what it is. We've already been told that she was devoting this year to work on her next album. I think you all need to relax, knowing that an album is very likely to be out sometime next year. No need to have an anxiety attack when it's only been about a year since her last album (though it did leave much to be desired by many). Even I, a fan who has made it no secret that I was unsatisfied by her last release, am willing to be patient and wait for the next album at the right time. Retired?? Really? Come on. Anyway, just because she's not tweeting that much doesn't mean she's not actually doing anything. And so, if you do take into account the fact that she most likely is working on her album, which would eventually mean promotions, a tour, other media appearances, etc., I highly doubt anything along the lines of what Martin mentioned is being "worked on", at least not on purpose.  Just remember that this is the 21st century, not the 1950's. |
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Post by martindn on Aug 12, 2014 20:59:45 GMT
Well, whatever the reason, Hayley and Arnaud deserve some time together. They are doing the right thing. Sue and I were both always working, and we never did get enough time together. "We'll have loads of time when we both retire" we said. Then Sue got brain cancer and died last year. You can't predict things like that but the lesson is clear. Enjoy what you have while you have it. I can't blame Hayley for doing that. And if she is also able to produce an album of her own work, I for one will be overjoyed.
Martin D
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Post by comet on Oct 4, 2014 14:44:16 GMT
Just speculation of course and to revive this thread..
The quiet time we've had on the Hayley front recently..
the speculation bit, based on absolutely no evidence whatsoever :
I would say that Hayley's part of the album has been recorded,
people often reward themselves after a period of hard work,
The concerts of Kate Bush, Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter for instance.
Unless of course I am completely wrong and Hayley was seeking inspiration from these other artists.
I really feel for obvious commercial reasons the album should be released for the Christmas market,
it's amazing how easily people will buy cds for themselves and others in the run up to Christmas.
Yep ! I have cds in my cd racks still in their shrink wrap. I blame the drink.
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Post by Libby on Oct 5, 2014 3:40:07 GMT
Just speculation of course and to revive this thread.. The quiet time we've had on the Hayley front recently.. the speculation bit, based on absolutely no evidence whatsoever : I would say that Hayley's part of the album has been recorded, people often reward themselves after a period of hard work, The concerts of Kate Bush, Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter for instance. Unless of course I am completely wrong and Hayley was seeking inspiration from these other artists. I really feel for obvious commercial reasons the album should be released for the Christmas market, it's amazing how easily people will buy cds for themselves and others in the run up to Christmas. Yep ! I have cds in my cd racks still in their shrink wrap. I blame the drink. I don't think there's enough time for the album to be released that soon. Even if she is done recording, there is always mixing and whatever else goes on with making an album just right. And isn't there always a meeting or 2 with Decca, usually including an official album listening party? Or something like that. I think it's too short a window to do all that, and promote it, and sell it. Oh, and don't forget photo shoots and music videos! And by Christmastime, do you mean December (what I think of as Christmastime), or do you mean sometime in November? If that's the case, then it's an even smaller amount of time. Anyway, why do we want Hayley's album competing with the reality star albums again? Anyway, I really don't think there's enough time. I just hope the wait isn't as long as it was for Paradiso (between the time it was recorded and most of the world besides NZ got it)!  I doubt that her recent concerts have anything to do with her album. What little I've seen, I'm wondering if most of these artists are under Hayley's same tour promotion, with the exception of Joan Baez and Kate Bush. I mean the lesser-known ones playing in the smaller venuses. I think it's just that she's wanting to let loose a bit and enjoy some concerts for once. I still remember when she expressed the desire to go see Beyonce in concert, and I doubt she was able to, or at least she didn't tell us. I think it's good for her to get out and do things like this more. I'm sure they still inspired her, though. I just wish she'd get herself to a Josh Groban concert one of these times. But at least she can say she has seen him perform live, and even met him and talked to him! I still think she needs to see an actual concert, though. His live vocals have vastly improved since 2008.  Anyway, between all those concerts, we've still been seeing studio photos, so they were most likely still in the recording process. Or, at least very close to that point. I think artists usually do more than just writing songs by the time they're in the studio, but what do I know? But remember in the guitar photo, I thought her hair had the appearance of having worn headphones recently, though it could have been from something else. But the mere fact that she was working in the studio, where people often do wear headphones, leads me to believe my theory is correct. |
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Post by Jillian on Oct 5, 2014 8:37:15 GMT
A good example is Katherine Jenkins' new album, which isn't out until November -- but has been in the pipeline all year. Clearly the Christmas sales are considered the best target, so Decca are holding off the release until then.
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Post by comet on Oct 5, 2014 15:13:10 GMT
Anyway, between all those concerts, we've still been seeing studio photos, so they were most likely still in the recording process. Or, at least very close to that point. I think artists usually do more than just writing songs by the time they're in the studio, but what do I know? But remember in the guitar photo, I thought her hair had the appearance of having worn headphones recently, though it could have been from something else. But the mere fact that she was working in the studio, where people often do wear headphones, leads me to believe my theory is correct. Studio time is expensive, you don't just wander in hoping for a bit of inspiration when you get inside. You go to the studio when you have rehearsed and demo recorded every song several times, maybe even having tried them out on smaller audiences, ie. the recent Jolene and the Union Chapel song list. The recording allows you to judge your own work and make adjustments. It is seldom a time for improvisation or the expectation of spontaneous flashes of creative genius. all the relevant musicians and instruments and recording engineers are organised and booked well in advance, it is the day to get the work done. |
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Post by comet on Oct 5, 2014 15:17:51 GMT
A good example is Katherine Jenkins' new album, which isn't out until November -- but has been in the pipeline all year. Clearly the Christmas sales are considered the best target, so Decca are holding off the release until then. At Christmas my children would either ask me "What albums do you want ? @' or just get me gift vouchers for Golden Discs HMV / Tower.  Blokes, just so easy to buy for  if only our lives were so easy at Christmas. |
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Post by Libby on Oct 6, 2014 2:34:47 GMT
Anyway, between all those concerts, we've still been seeing studio photos, so they were most likely still in the recording process. Or, at least very close to that point. I think artists usually do more than just writing songs by the time they're in the studio, but what do I know? But remember in the guitar photo, I thought her hair had the appearance of having worn headphones recently, though it could have been from something else. But the mere fact that she was working in the studio, where people often do wear headphones, leads me to believe my theory is correct. Studio time is expensive, you don't just wander in hoping for a bit of inspiration when you get inside. You go to the studio when you have rehearsed and demo recorded every song several times, maybe even having tried them out on smaller audiences, ie. the recent Jolene and the Union Chapel song list. The recording allows you to judge your own work and make adjustments. It is seldom a time for improvisation or the expectation of spontaneous flashes of creative genius. all the relevant musicians and instruments and recording engineers are organised and booked well in advance, it is the day to get the work done. Ah, so then she must have been recording at some point. But, what about the writer's block thing? They might not have been in the studio at that moment, but it would seem they were still in the songwriting process. Maybe it was just one song that she/they were trying to get just right. I would say she's close to being done, though. But probably not soon enough to be released in November. It's October. Thanks for that information, comet. I don't know very much about recording albums, obviously! |
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Post by comet on Oct 6, 2014 9:15:46 GMT
Thanks for that information, comet. I don't know very much about recording albums, obviously! Nor do I Libby, Just from reading sleeve notes and autobiographies. |
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Post by Bamafan on Oct 6, 2014 13:36:12 GMT
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Post by Dave on Oct 6, 2014 13:55:47 GMT
And of course, Hayley has a home studio these days!
Cheers, Dave
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Post by comet on Oct 6, 2014 15:43:02 GMT
And of course, Hayley has a home studio these days! Cheers, Dave  I was avoiding that Dave But now it has been mentioned, A well equipped modern home studio will allow you to produce a recording as good if not better then a "Paid Professional Studio" Dedication and enthusiasm can't be bought, If it's a good recording of a good performance, the fewer people that meddle with it the better. and the beauty of a home studio is that you can afford to hang around and be creative or just improvise with other artists and you get to keep the recording out of the dirty greedy sticky paws of the record industry and all it's ten per cent parasites. |
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Post by Libby on Oct 6, 2014 22:48:18 GMT
And of course, Hayley has a home studio these days! Cheers, Dave I was avoiding that Dave But now it has been mentioned, A well equipped modern home studio will allow you to produce a recording as good if not better then a "Paid Professional Studio" Dedication and enthusiasm can't be bought, If it's a good recording of a good performance, the fewer people that meddle with it the better. and the beauty of a home studio is that you can afford to hang around and be creative or just improvise with other artists and you get to keep the recording out of the dirty greedy sticky paws of the record industry and all it's ten per cent parasites. Please remind me how we know that for a fact...? |
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Post by Richard on Oct 7, 2014 7:26:44 GMT
Hello Libby! I remember Hayley posted a photo of her home studio a year or two ago, but I can't find it at the moment.  Richard  |
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