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What do we think of the music choices so far?
Daisy19
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I've quite liked them all, the only one i wasn't keen on was Michelle and Brendans song, not even sure what it was but i didn't like it.
Do the pro's still pick the songs? if they do then Flavia chose well
Do the pro's still pick the songs? if they do then Flavia chose well
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Loved the track Flavia picked, and James and Robyn's selections for the Waltz.
They did one last night.
The songs given to Goldie, Kara and Tina were not proper latin tracks at all: just uptempo modern dance tracks with lashing of synths. Ironic as last year I distinctly remember them saying that sound would be difficult to reproduce. It's not just that - it's totally inappropriate. There's very little variety or subtlety and it's all very cynically aimed at a younger audience. :rolleyes:
That, along with the appalling wardrobe malfunctions we've endured so far, rather makes me think that the producers seem to have forgotten who the Strictly audience is ...
I didn't think Tik Tok or California Gurls were good choices.
I'm part of the audience they're trying to impress, but I agree with you. It doesn't work.
I'm sure loads of the dancers requested Lady GaGa last year and they couldn't do it because, as you've already pointed out, it's difficult to produce. That was mentioned on ITT, if I remember correctly.
I'm glad you mentioned that - I thought I recalled something similar.
Obviously the new producers think that remedying that problem was somehow important and now we are subject to walls of synths. :mad::( They can't use that sound for a foxtrot or a salsa, can they?! :eek:
yeah it's a shame..because they've had some fantastic song choices over the years.
I think they need to forget competing with X Factor and just get on with making the show as good as it can be.
All of the waltz songs blended into one a bit though.
If the show wants to be revamped and re-energised then why not aim for a more contemporary sound?
I think the Enrique Inglasias and Galifornia Gurls choices tonight were v poor- esp the latter. Cringeworthy!
(Noisettes worked though!)
Paloma Faith with Stone Cold Sober, which is a song I happen to love
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*cough* Ola did *cough*
I thought Ola picked the perfect song for a routine that had to be comedy anyway because Paul was never going to be able to do difficult steps. Clever music and choreography.
Thought Ain't No Mountain High Enough was a great choice from Aliona, and James made the perfect choice with If I Aint Got You, it was a beautiful waltz.
Loved Flavia's song choice too, great fun for the first dance and she looked like she loved every second.
Didn't like Artem's song choice, although wardrobe didn't help by giving Kara the worst outfit ever seen on Strictly!
I wasn't impressed with the music on the launch show either.
Ah that's what it was, tks
Can't believe I forgot Could it be Tragic, Bruno coming out with the best joke of the night:D
I don't mind a mixture and am happy they want to keep a varied age audience but if it goes too far just for the younger audience I will lose interest. I felt that the cha cha chas in particular weren't really danced like cha cha chas but that has more to do with the newer professional dancers choreography.
I'll give it a chance though, and I have enjoyed the entertainment so far, despite me preferring the traditional dances.
Certainly enjoyed Gary and Robbie last night - that song has really grown on me!
Then miraculously, they were able to play 'Just Dance' for Brian & Kristina's pro dance in the final.
Scott & Natalie [Slow Waltz] I Never Loved A Man - Good. Correct tempo and clear beats.
Goldie & Kristina [Cha-Cha] Tik Tok - Good. Not my favourite, but strict tempo and strong beats.
Patsy & Robin [Slow Waltz] When I Need Love - OK, but slightly too fast.
Matt & Aliona [Cha-Cha] Ain't No Mountain High Enough -OK - bit cheesy and X-factory. Has this been used before?
Pamela & James [Slow Waltz] If I Ain't Got You - Obvious choice. Slightly too fast.
Paul & Ola [Cha-Cha] Could It Be Magic - This is fine - slow enough & clear enough.
Jimi & Flavia [Cha-Cha] Don't Upset the Rhythm - Not good. Usual BBC shoe-horning a modern song into a dance. Too fast, and just doesn't have the nice staccato feel the Cha-Cha needs.
Peter & Erin [Slow Waltz] Take It To The Limit - Used before. Meh
Michelle & Brendan [Cha-Cha] Stone Cold Sober - Worst Cha-Cha song in the selection. Too much change in percussion and no Cha-Cha beat. This song probably impeded Michelle's dancing.
Gavin & Katya [Slow Waltz] You Light Up My Life - Nice strict tempo song, but has it been used before??
Tina & Jared [Cha-Cha] California Gurls - OK. I've heard this used in dance classes, and it has the right tempo, but it's a bit too electronic to really kick-ass as a Cha-Cha.
Ann & Anton [Slow Waltz] My Cherie - Nice old-fashioned song. Like it.
Kara & Artem [Cha-Cha] I Like It - Horrible, synthy, too fast, no clear percussion.
So in general the Waltzes were pretty good, the Cha-Chas pretty bad. Disappointing that there were no 'Latin' music-style Cha-Chas (or, we can only wish, a Spanish language Cha-Cha).
I do agree with ianswaiting.
What is wrong with the band just playing a song originally written as a cha cha or a waltz?
They have so many to choose from without turning a pop song to fit into a particular rhythm.