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Post by grownups4greyson on May 3, 2011 12:48:54 GMT -5
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Post by retiredone on May 3, 2011 17:24:53 GMT -5
Greyson would probably need an adult voice with a “twang” to it to succeed there. I do think the song has an appeal to it though that goes beyond your typical pop song. The lyrics draw on images and feelings that I think one has to be a little older to fully appreciate.
Greyson has mentioned that he would like to play guitar. What a perfect song this would be to perform with just a guitar at a radio station interview ala Cody Simpson. He would just have to learn how to strum a few simple chords. I think it would sound great -- just his voice and guitar.
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Post by djtiny on May 3, 2011 17:44:57 GMT -5
I think it would be nice to hear Greyson playing guitar, however he will forever be known by me and many others for his piano talent
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Post by retiredone on May 3, 2011 18:00:35 GMT -5
Totally agree on the piano as Greyson’s main instrument. This was just the 1st song he sang that I instantly thought would sound great with just a simple guitar background because it does have a country feel to it.
I’m really curious to see how many songs he will play piano with on his album as opposed to just doing the vocals.
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Post by djtiny on May 3, 2011 18:03:50 GMT -5
I would think that he would want to play the part himself, seperatly then added in mastering of course. But who knows
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Post by grownups4greyson on May 10, 2011 21:56:13 GMT -5
Greyson would probably need an adult voice with a “twang” to it to succeed there. I do think the song has an appeal to it though that goes beyond your typical pop song. The lyrics draw on images and feelings that I think one has to be a little older to fully appreciate. Greyson has mentioned that he would like to play guitar. What a perfect song this would be to perform with just a guitar at a radio station interview ala Cody Simpson. He would just have to learn how to strum a few simple chords. I think it would sound great -- just his voice and guitar. So, after all this time, I just noticed that I posted the WRONG SONG!!!! No wonder the responses are not what I expected. I meant LIGHT UP THE DARK! The intro and the melody sounds just enough country to be a crossover hit. Not all country singers have a "twang" or an adult voice. Think Billy Gilman or Marie Osmond, both about 13 when they released country hits. Billy was even younger, I think. And Country star Ronnie Milsap played piano exclusivly. Even though he is blind he would jump up on top of his piano during the show. (I would like to see Greyson do that). Anyway, go back and listen to "Light Up The Dark" and picture it played as is, but on a country station. I believe it could be a crossover hit. Agree or disagree. Sorry I screwed this up the first time around.
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Post by djtiny on May 10, 2011 22:13:41 GMT -5
Ahh, that makes more sense Yes I can see were you LUTD could be semi-county.
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Post by retiredone on May 10, 2011 23:00:24 GMT -5
I guess if I heard LUTD on a country station I certainly wouldn’t feel that it sounded out of place there.
I think Billy Gilman was signed to Sony at 11 and released his One voice album at age 12. It went platinum in like 3mos. and then on to double platinum. For me, he is the benchmark by which I measure all young performers in terms of vocal skills. On one song, like Psalm 23, he sounds like a Vienna choirboy; and on the next, he’s pure country. Billy’s fanbase ran from tweens to their grandparents. Greyson may be the 1st young artist since Billy to have that broad of an appeal.
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Post by grownups4greyson on May 10, 2011 23:09:05 GMT -5
I guess if I heard LUTD on a country station I certainly wouldn’t feel that it sounded out of place there. I think Billy Gilman was signed to Sony at 11 and released his One voice album at age 12. It went platinum in like 3mos. and then on to double platinum. For me, he is the benchmark by which I measure all young performers in terms of vocal skills. On one song, like Psalm 23, he sounds like a Vienna choirboy; and on the next, he’s pure country. Billy’s fanbase ran from tweens to their grandparents. Greyson may be the 1st young artist since Billy to have that broad of an appeal. I didn't follow Billy Gilman's career but he was AMAZING when he performed "Ben" on that Michael Jackson special that I can't remember the name of.
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Post by mapender on May 12, 2011 13:51:41 GMT -5
I guess if I heard LUTD on a country station I certainly wouldn’t feel that it sounded out of place there. I think Billy Gilman was signed to Sony at 11 and released his One voice album at age 12. It went platinum in like 3mos. and then on to double platinum. For me, he is the benchmark by which I measure all young performers in terms of vocal skills. On one song, like Psalm 23, he sounds like a Vienna choirboy; and on the next, he’s pure country. Billy’s fanbase ran from tweens to their grandparents. Greyson may be the 1st young artist since Billy to have that broad of an appeal. I didn't follow Billy Gilman's career but he was AMAZING when he performed "Ben" on that Michael Jackson special that I can't remember the name of. I remember that kid. I haven't thought about him in forever. I think he might be a couple years younger than me, but I do remember when he hit it big.
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Post by grownups4greyson on May 12, 2011 14:36:11 GMT -5
I didn't follow Billy Gilman's career but he was AMAZING when he performed "Ben" on that Michael Jackson special that I can't remember the name of. I remember that kid. I haven't thought about him in forever. I think he might be a couple years younger than me, but I do remember when he hit it big. 1:28 will bring tears to your eyes and a smile to your face.
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