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Post by puma on Nov 7, 2011 4:34:14 GMT 1
The only disappointment was Lauryn Hill. If The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill had been a record, I’d have worn it out. I loved the Fugees, I was excited when Dave Chappelle’s Block Party reunited them, albeit temporarily. She was the last performer of the evening and my excitement was building–then was dashed. Not that her voice wasn’t fine–she just seemed out of sync with the band and irritated with them. She kept turning towards them (and away from her mic); luckily the back-up singers could carry anything. Her last song, a cover of Aretha’s cover of “A Rose in Spanish Harlem” went on and on and on….and on. It went on so long that I was sure Aretha was going to come out and do a duet–the Internet ad for the concert had stated “Miss Franklin will appear but is not scheduled to perform,” but I remembered the energy from other concerts and felt sure she wouldn’t be able to resist. But no, it was just Miss Hill, going on and on. At the conclusion of her performance, however, Terry Stewart hurriedly asked folks to be patient for a little while for “a surprise.” thriftybonvivant.wordpress.com/tag/lauryn-hill/
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Post by masdo on Nov 7, 2011 7:55:42 GMT 1
She looks beautiful, but the wig needs to go too outdated.
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Post by masdo on Nov 7, 2011 9:07:44 GMT 1
Lauryn Hill needs to hire back people who were responsible for her success in 1999; she cannot go on like this. This includes her overall image and live performances. She has a pretty face and looks young but this outfit would be suitable for a 60 year old woman. It really saddens me when people criticize her performances because we all know that she is really talented and can light up the fire on stage. People in her camp need to do a serious introspection into her life. She needs to alter so many things about herself in order to get it right.
Can someone please clarify the following?
-Why is she always worried about the band when they have been in rehearsals for hours and hours? I wonder if she ever watches her live performances. People have been dogging her performances for the past two years and there is no improvement. -Why is she always dressed like an old woman? During the Fugees and Miseducation Era she used to have a very impeccable style so unique and fashion forward. I wonder who her stylist is. Are her people comfortable with a 36 year old woman that is so pretty and looking this young dressing so clumsy? This is so wrong on so many levels. (CAN WE HAVE TAMEKA FOSTER BACK)
I understand that Lauryn is well respected by many and idolized but she cannot get away with anything. How is she going to make a great comeback when she always disappoints. I don’t think her critics are hating I have watched her recent performances most are horrendous to watch and her overall image does not even make it easier. I love Lauryn to death but something is not right, from my observations an intense intervention needs to be undertaken.
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Post by puma on Nov 7, 2011 10:03:41 GMT 1
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Post by guest21 on Nov 7, 2011 14:40:38 GMT 1
masdo This is rude, but what needs to happen is you need to move the f*ck on. She doesn't need to do anything, but what she is doing. You can either buy it or not. She has been performing this way for years. She was invited here to perform; because, the rock and roll hall of fame wanted HER just as she is. She was made the headliner for a reason. If you choose to focus on the negative and ignore all the positve than that is on you. You have not even seen her performance. Lauryn works hard. She is not slacking. She wants to be spontaneous in her delivery and that is what she does. She is not the only performer that performs this way. If you look at some of the older blues and jazz artist they do the same. She is not a singer. She is and ARTIST!!!!!!! If you don't like how she looks, Oh Well!!!
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Post by masdo on Nov 7, 2011 15:51:33 GMT 1
To Guest 21
Your love for Lauryn Hill is not genuine. When you truly care for someone you acknowledge their imperfections; I have to focus on the positive and the negative. There was no need to use profanity as I am just stating my opinion and that does not mean I am a hater. You need to understand where I am coming from. As a true fan I have to critique her because I am always worried that the haters are sitting somewhere in their little corners waiting to bash her. You don’t have no clue how I want this woman to come back and I want it so badly where she would reach a point of trashing any garbage that is out there. So don’t you dear judge me?
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Post by Essence on Nov 7, 2011 18:08:23 GMT 1
Lauryn Hill needs to hire back people who were responsible for her success in 1999; she cannot go on like this. This includes her overall image and live performances. She has a pretty face and looks young but this outfit would be suitable for a 60 year old woman. It really saddens me when people criticize her performances because we all know that she is really talented and can light up the fire on stage. People in her camp need to do a serious introspection into her life. She needs to alter so many things about herself in order to get it right. Can someone please clarify the following? -Why is she always worried about the band when they have been in rehearsals for hours and hours? I wonder if she ever watches her live performances. People have been dogging her performances for the past two years and there is no improvement. -Why is she always dressed like an old woman? During the Fugees and Miseducation Era she used to have a very impeccable style so unique and fashion forward. I wonder who her stylist is. Are her people comfortable with a 36 year old woman that is so pretty and looking this young dressing so clumsy? This is so wrong on so many levels. (CAN WE HAVE TAMEKA FOSTER BACK) I understand that Lauryn is well respected by many and idolized but she cannot get away with anything. How is she going to make a great comeback when she always disappoints. I don’t think her critics are hating I have watched her recent performances most are horrendous to watch and her overall image does not even make it easier. I love Lauryn to death but something is not right, from my observations an intense intervention needs to be undertaken. If I'm not mistaken, the people in her camp from 99' are the same people responsible for her hiatus. I remember an interview Ms. Hill did for BBC in which she explained the emotional pressure from everyone around her after The Miseducation came out. I guess those same people who marketed and branded her are the same ones who expected her to constantly live up to the yardstick she created. That's not her fault, but I doubt Lauryn wants to experience that level of pressure again, although she is bound to if her new record is anywhere close to Miseducation. But I agree with you about the quality of her recent shows needing much improvement - the inconsistent vocals, the sped-up funk, the "hand motions", etc. She needs to work on that, or perhaps someone in her camp should show her a video of her own performances - people tend to react differently when they see their faults being played out before them. I honestly cannot blame the critics who highlighted her "hand motions" to the band. Even though I haven't seen her performance, just judging by her performance at RTB, the "spontaneous" hand motions probably did interfere with her singing, as it did then. Why spend hours on rehearsal when the performance is going to be "spontaneous" anyway? That's like choreographing a dance routine, then telling your dance team to freestyle when the show starts. ? But I seriously do not think Lauryn's wardrobe is as big a problem as your making it. There have been many, many acts in the industry who dressed even stranger than Ms. Hill - Prince, Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, The Osbournes, etc. The thing is, their wardrobe have never been a problem because it is always overshadowed by their unique talents. That is the case with Ms. Hill - people still come to her shows and show her love even if she is dressed up like a clown (literally), because they know she has something to offer greater than her image. She can wear a witch's costume to one of her shows, but if her record is hot, I'm copping it. Just as long as she isn't "showing off her ass cause she thinking it's a trend", or wearing a tight suit with her nipples hanging out, she will always have my loyalty and support.
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Post by gest on Nov 7, 2011 18:20:05 GMT 1
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Post by NJ on Nov 8, 2011 4:50:59 GMT 1
I just want to say that Lauryn is human being. Not a god.
She has a flaws. I dont think what Masado said was wrong. Maybe not worded the best way, but the poster def. has a right to his or her opinion.
I think it is important to look outside the Lauryn Hill fanclub sometimes and see her as just a regular person. She is not perfect. AND more importantly she is NOT the most righteous!But i think she felt the need to put on an image that she always was And i think that is what caused so much anxiety in her life. But that in itsself is just speculation.
Idk..I guess what I am trying to say is that it is important to remember that she is human. Mortal. It's okay to have flaws, but not okay to pretend they don't exist.
Lauryn's performances havent been standard in a while. Her voice struggles. She screams. She waves at a band that works their asses off to sound great when she always doesnt which distracts her own performance. The speed of her arrangements take away from the musical feeling of it all, and is at a pace that she can hardly keep up with.
But with all that said..i am still a FAN. And as a fan i appreciate her art. I appreciate her always trying something different, but that does not mean she is always sucessful at what she does.
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Post by ladona on Nov 8, 2011 6:13:46 GMT 1
Lauryn Hill needs to hire back people who were responsible for her success in 1999; she cannot go on like this. This includes her overall image and live performances. She has a pretty face and looks young but this outfit would be suitable for a 60 year old woman. It really saddens me when people criticize her performances because we all know that she is really talented and can light up the fire on stage. People in her camp need to do a serious introspection into her life. She needs to alter so many things about herself in order to get it right. Can someone please clarify the following? -Why is she always worried about the band when they have been in rehearsals for hours and hours? I wonder if she ever watches her live performances. People have been dogging her performances for the past two years and there is no improvement. -Why is she always dressed like an old woman? During the Fugees and Miseducation Era she used to have a very impeccable style so unique and fashion forward. I wonder who her stylist is. Are her people comfortable with a 36 year old woman that is so pretty and looking this young dressing so clumsy? This is so wrong on so many levels. (CAN WE HAVE TAMEKA FOSTER BACK) I understand that Lauryn is well respected by many and idolized but she cannot get away with anything. How is she going to make a great comeback when she always disappoints. I don’t think her critics are hating I have watched her recent performances most are horrendous to watch and her overall image does not even make it easier. I love Lauryn to death but something is not right, from my observations an intense intervention needs to be undertaken. Jeez Louise even when Lauryn seems to do well, she still gets crapped all over. You went in too hard--daaaayuum! No one is giving out a prize for the most genuine Lauryn Hill fan, but I don't see how you can question someone else's love when you just basically, I suppose under the guise of "constructive criticism," chopped her to pieces because she doesn't act, dress, or sing like the Lauryn from 1999. The Lauryn that was in bondage to the expectations of her fans. Even the average Lauryn Hill fan now knows that she doesn't care two sh*ts about our opinion on her style of dress. You do remember "Unplugged," right? There's always a middle ground. We can't close our eyes to Lauryn's (performance) imperfections, but to rip her apart like you did and say that she needs an "intense intervention" is unfair and harsh . I don't agree with everything she says or does, but to keep things in perspective, on this night; she looked very beautiful and seems to have sounded good, too. It's not always what you say, it's how you say it, and your post was wrong on so many levels.
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Post by masdo on Nov 8, 2011 9:24:49 GMT 1
To Ladona
You dont have to be harsh on me i was just stating my opinion definately not hating. I am just a concerned fan because i want her to do well.
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Post by masdo on Nov 8, 2011 12:45:05 GMT 1
One thing that I came to realize some people on this blog are not objective. There more Lauryn Hill does not satisfy her fans there more she will lose them and people will get tired of her. The fact that during her recent shows people were leaving before she could finish her set it is very disturbing to me. One thing for sure she is not immune so such circumstances as we may all agree that she is human just like the rest of us. What I meant by “intense intervention” is that she needs to step it up a little bit. The entertainment industry is a very superficial industry, very competitive and image is key to one’s success, we can deny these things but they are facts. If Lauryn does not want pressure then she chose the wrong industry.
I don’t want her to dress like someone else but the image she had during the Miseducation era was one of the most authentic and original I have ever seen. One thing that I don’t even understand, why does she keeps on doing shows straining her voice instead of focusing her energy on creating a new album. There are so many confusing things with regards to her professional and private life. As a true fan I am really concerned I might criticize her but at the same time I will keep on defending her on other hateful blogs whether be it private or professional life.
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Post by Martin00 on Nov 8, 2011 19:27:41 GMT 1
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Post by Nutzz on Nov 8, 2011 20:01:53 GMT 1
Oh thank you Martin!!!!!!!!!! She really sounds good! Deep and good ... She watches the band as usually, but nothing seems strange to me, except the fact that she must be nervous. Just imagine - for who says she's a human - to sing for and in front of Aretha Franklin. Imagine, you, singing in front of Lauryn Hill.... It must be destabilizing no? You would so badly to be on point that you're not totally in the song.
She's a human ! Oh yesss ! So please, don't be so hard with her.... And for the one who said this : "One thing that I came to realize some people on this blog are not objective"
Just tell me who is able to be objective ?! We are not of course, but people who doesn't like her aren't either. Objectivity doesn't exist ! What? You didn't know that ? Is it objectiv to say she's dressed like a hobo?
Please people.... If you like lauryn like that it's fine (personaly, I've learned to appreciate the new Lauryn) but if you don't... well, we're sorry for you but we can't do anything.
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Post by ladona on Nov 8, 2011 20:10:17 GMT 1
To Ladona You dont have to be harsh on me i was just stating my opinion definately not hating. I am just a concerned fan because i want her to do well. Oh, are your feelings hurt? I guess now you understand the power of words. I never said you were hating on Lauryn, but if you read what I wrote: "There's always a middle ground. We can't close our eyes to Lauryn's (performance) imperfections, but to rip her apart like you did and say that she needs an "intense intervention" is unfair and harsh." you'll understand that I'm not saying we should be blind to Lauryn's flaws, but to just spew out a whole laundry list of things that's wrong with her is not cool, especially when, this time, she didn't even do anything wrong. You have every right to voice your opinion, say whatever you want--just know that everybody is not going to agree with you. I'd like to believe that I am somewhat objective when it comes to Lauryn. I have stated my concerns about her, but why keep bringing up the same issues? It becomes redundant and annoying. There are some small kernels of truth to what you said, and although you claim to be a "true fan," I really think you're still in love with "Miseducation" Lauryn.
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