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Old 17-01-2016, 17:03
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Maybe now we can just all recognise that if a performance doesn't sound as strong as another to your ears it doesn't mean she has lost her voice, her voice is ruined, blah blah. I've been avoiding the LLAT as its too depressing to hear the same old drama which is hard to ignore as it takes up so much space (whether or not the more positive of us react to it) rather than just enjoy how much Leona keeps giving us. She's maturing so much as an artist and love the more laid back performances and all the different versions of her own songs.

Hopefully we can enjoy the tour together
Well said Joani.

The tour is so close, can't wait. Haven't received my tickets yet from Birmingham.
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Old 17-01-2016, 17:10
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Maybe now we can just all recognise that if a performance doesn't sound as strong as another to your ears it doesn't mean she has lost her voice, her voice is ruined, blah blah. I've been avoiding the LLAT as its too depressing to hear the same old drama which is hard to ignore as it takes up so much space (whether or not the more positive of us react to it) rather than just enjoy how much Leona keeps giving us. She's maturing so much as an artist and love the more laid back performances and all the different versions of her own songs.

Hopefully we can enjoy the tour together

DITTO..good to hear from you.. was missing some of the familiar names..its good to see new ones to .....
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Old 17-01-2016, 17:17
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I'm not trying to be smart or cause an argument but if you've been avoiding this thread because the whole vocals drama, why would you bring it up again.

Again I'm really not trying to be argumentative or cause drama. I hate when the thread is like that. I'm only saying this because I don't want this whole discussion to start again. Like I've said before, the people who want this thread to be completely positive are the ones who drag this discussion out. Please don't get offended, I'm not trying to attack you or anything. I just think the thread has been really positive since we got the announcement and I just want it to stay like this. ☺
This!
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Old 17-01-2016, 18:00
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Well said Joani.

The tour is so close, can't wait. Haven't received my tickets yet from Birmingham.
I am so excited! We can raise our voices and then we can just hear the good cheer!

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Old 17-01-2016, 18:01
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I have tickets for London and Liverpool but none have arrived in post yet!
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Old 17-01-2016, 18:28
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DITTO..good to hear from you.. was missing some of the familiar names..its good to see new ones to .....
I think more of the oldies will pop up as we get close to the tour! It's my fave time on LLAT- love hearing about other fans experiences
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Old 17-01-2016, 19:21
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Thought I'd read 10 pages on how good she sounded at the rehearsals when I returned, but guess we'll have to do with them 3 posts then
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Old 17-01-2016, 19:30
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I have tickets for London and Liverpool but none have arrived in post yet!
Haven't got mine either
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Old 17-01-2016, 19:33
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If you got your tickets from ticketmaster they say when you buy them that the tickets will arrive up to a few days before the tour date. Hopefully we'll get our tickets in February before the tour starts.
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Old 17-01-2016, 20:25
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I'll be in London for the first time in February cause I'm on holiday for one week, I wish it could be in March to be able to see our queen in concert...😭
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Old 17-01-2016, 21:08
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Thought I'd read 10 pages on how good she sounded at the rehearsals when I returned, but guess we'll have to do with them 3 posts then
LOVED the rehearsals..she sounded amazing ...haven't got my london tickets yet but cant wait!
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Old 17-01-2016, 21:19
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Thought I'd read 10 pages on how good she sounded at the rehearsals when I returned, but guess we'll have to do with them 3 posts then
She sounded so awesome. Just still on a high from TAT hard to have room for more brilliance
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Old 18-01-2016, 02:47
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rey3m8SWQI

Has anyone heard of Dua Lipa? Listen to the whole thing, I hear some Leona influence.
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Old 18-01-2016, 08:03
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Thought I'd read 10 pages on how good she sounded at the rehearsals when I returned, but guess we'll have to do with them 3 posts then
Leona was amazing. Hope we get to see the performances. We have had so many brilliant performances during the past months. TAT and Heartbeat still gives me goosebumps.
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Old 18-01-2016, 15:57
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Recieved a confirmation email that my tickets were dispatched today
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Old 18-01-2016, 20:16
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Omg what if one of the movie songs was Power for Avatar 2? or Essence of me?
just a thought
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Old 18-01-2016, 20:39
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Omg what if one of the movie songs was Power for Avatar 2? or Essence of me?
just a thought
I don't know if it will have a title track, but if it does it won't be Power or Essence of Me. Not because it shouldn't be but because if I was working on Avatar, I wouldn't pick a Leona song. Not because of Leona's ability or quality of output but simply because her profile is decidely minimal at the moment. It shouldn't be, but it is right now.

If we set expectations for Leona to get a Brit/Grammy nomination, collaborate with Craig David or soundtrack massive feature films, we're gonna find ourselves let down. I think she can rebuild moderate success by not going for a big pop comeback, but I don't see it as realistic to expect her to achieve 2008-9 level success. She's in her 30s now as well which makes it even more difficult because people (unfortunately) will judge her as not being at her peak.

The good news is, she's still releasing. I Am had some great tracks. While she's not always performing at the same capacity that she once did, she's still throwing out some great performances and she has a career that pans nearly a decade. It could be a lot worse for her and, in that sense, we're lucky. Every other XF winner (barring Little Mix) have struggled a great deal more than her.
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Old 19-01-2016, 00:10
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Omg what if one of the movie songs was Power for Avatar 2? or Essence of me?
just a thought
That would be amazing but I think there's zero chance that would happen 😂. I don't think power is a radio friendly song. It think it's an amazing song for like an ad or a movie trailer.
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Old 19-01-2016, 02:02
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Omg Leona singing you knew me when on snapchat 😍 I'm so gutted I can't make the date at the BIC (Bournemouth) I live there and can't get anyone to go with me elsewhere as they wouldn't get time off work 😩
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Old 19-01-2016, 06:54
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Omg Leona singing you knew me when on snapchat 😍 I'm so gutted I can't make the date at the BIC (Bournemouth) I live there and can't get anyone to go with me elsewhere as they wouldn't get time off work 😩
Omg, how hot is she looking as well!
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Old 19-01-2016, 07:08
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4zLKX-mfms

OMG Here it is! She sounds so different lol and looking hot af.
Wrecking Ball 2.0 is coming
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Old 19-01-2016, 10:55
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Omg Leona singing you knew me when on snapchat 😍 I'm so gutted I can't make the date at the BIC (Bournemouth) I live there and can't get anyone to go with me elsewhere as they wouldn't get time off work 😩
You won't be alone if you go to a Leona concert - you will be surrounded by bunnies!
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Old 19-01-2016, 13:53
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You sang one song today. How many songs do you do in the entire show?

I’m going to be doing two songs in the entire show, then I’ll be making an appearance throughout, so we’re working on that now. I’m in the show throughout, but not singing all the time. I’m part of the dream-like sequence.
I think the second one is Run
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Old 19-01-2016, 14:24
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Looks like YKMW is confirmed for the setlist then! She sounds and looks great!!

Also, maybe she'll cover "Hotel California" for the tour? I think that would be a great song for the setlist - just a chilled moment to let her voice rest before the next big song.
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Old 19-01-2016, 14:42
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Looks like YKMW is confirmed for the setlist then! She sounds and looks great!!

Also, maybe she'll cover "Hotel California" for the tour? I think that would be a great song for the setlist - just a chilled moment to let her voice rest before the next big song.
It would be nice to upload an acapella snippet on snapchat each day of the songs she's singing
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