Popstar To Operastar

[madonna123968848]

Meat will be singing after the break... (good luck Meat, knock 'em dead!).

[stretch37]

Good Luck Meat! :D

[suzieq]

Break a leg and good luck! Or is that redundant? Either way, Kill em'.

[madonna123968848]

Get in there Meat, absolutely fantastic!!! - bring on the album and tour!!

[RadioMaster]

no way to watch it online :(

[dukesofhazard]

Wow - really impressed with that. Did work really well, and Meat sounded great! :cool:

[stretch37]

no way to watch it online :(

I know :( And ITV doesn't air in British Columbia or i'd be glued to it ;)

[wizardofodd]

Meat you should be very proud of the performance! Really loved it....you honestly sound great. Not sure if it was Live or maybe recorded and then slotted in at the end, unless they are very quick at getting the set on and off. Meat looked healthy, love to hear Bat sound differant.


Nick

[Monstro]

no way to watch it online :(

Be thankful

Wow - really impressed with that. Did work really well, and Meat sounded great! :cool:

We were watching different shows then.

Hand on heart Meat looks and sounds GREAT but imo that didn't work, did watch it thinking how much I wished that Patti was doing the female vocal

[Vickip]

Same here :( ITV doesn't air in British Columbia or i'd be glued to it ;)

Same here :( You can only watch it through the website if you live in the UK :roll:

[markyboy1985]

that was a superb performance meat! you are sounding amazing cant wait to hear the new album and see you on tour again! bloody brilliant!

[nikox1]

I know :( And ITV doesn't air in British Columbia or i'd be glued to it ;)

the voice is back!!:D [ not that it ever went ]:D
but well done meat, that was fantastic!! really powerhouse stuff!!
and the crowd went wild!! the girl did a great job too!! but she even looked in awwwwww of meat!! great stuff

[Vickip]

Thanks for the updates everybody :))
Does anybody have a clip (or two) for us poor people who couldn't see it :??:
Please ....

[lorenzoduke]

I know :( And ITV doesn't air in British Columbia or i'd be glued to it ;)

It'll be on YouTube soon, and if it isn't I'll put it on rapidshare here.

IMO, amazingly good. I knew it would have to be an abridged/reworked version, but the orchestral and operatic approach was something else. I had thought 'why not do a song off the new album?' considering how much the new album seems to be trying to get away from the whole 'Meat Loaf is Bat Out Of Hell' thing, but having heard that arrangement and how it fit in with that show, I was thoroughly impressed.

Meat, if you read this, you blew me away for whatever that's worth. One minor gripe - your duet partner's mic should have been lowered a little, or yours turned up. But she was great all the same, and the arrangement was fresh and conducive to the song. A fresh coat of paint on a song that I and probably everyone else on this forum have heard hundreds of times. It worked. It was fantastic.

For the person complaining about the opera singer not being Patti...well, you answered your own question. This is a show about combining pop and opera. This arrangement did that. A straight reading of the Bat we've all seen on tour wouldn't have had any relevance to the show. I can understand purists not liking it but still...may as well complain that Pavarotti didn't sound like Rory Dodd when they did Heaven Can Wait together.

One last thing...flabbergasted that Kym and Marcella were knocked out. I thought they'd be in the final for sure.

[CarylB]

Marcella was robbed!!!!

But I wasn't .. Meat. you looked and sounded fantastic !! It was very different, special. Great powerhouse finish! Thank you.

Caryl

[nikox1]

Meat you should be very proud of the performance! Really loved it....you honestly sound great. Not sure if it was Live or maybe recorded and then slotted in at the end, unless they are very quick at getting the set on and off. Meat looked healthy, love to hear Bat sound differant.


Nick

it was live!! 100%,, meat was great:D

[wizardofodd]

The arangement was something i woudnt want to hear all the time. However i think it fitted with the show theme. I thought it was a nice one off. I didnt see it as Bat out of hell as it was so differant. With that aside, Meat sounded on top form IMO.

I know meat was singing live but may have been shot as live earlier and then slot in the end unless they were very quick getting him on and off the stage.

[mjbo]

:cool: performance

[stretch37]

the voice is back!!:D [ not that it ever went ]:D
but well done meat, that was fantastic!! really powerhouse stuff!!
and the crowd went wild!! the girl did a great job too!! but she even looked in awwwwww of meat!! great stuff

The voice is back ? That is exciting :!: Thanks for the update :) That settles it...im saving up and actually attending his tour this year as many shows as I can afford lol

[Tinksbat]

FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! Well done Meat! Loved every second of it!

[clem]

absolutley nailed it, yes yes yes !! both of you and the orchestra, just watched it again. Brilliant !!

[eddy<meat-loaf>rocky]

i thaught meat loaf singing tonight was diffrent but it was not what i thaught it would have been it was a lot slower but meat loaf was good as always i love the jacket and jewallry i want the jacket and the jewallry i think it will give me the meat image iam trying to create for myself and when i do my dj gigs lol

[Vickip]

It'll be on YouTube soon, and if it isn't I'll put it on rapidshare here.

Thank you very much :))


IMO, amazingly good. I knew it would have to be an abridged/reworked version, but the orchestral and operatic approach was something else. I had thought 'why not do a song off the new album?' considering how much the new album seems to be trying to get away from the whole 'Meat Loaf is Bat Out Of Hell' thing, but having heard that arrangement and how it fit in with that show, I was thoroughly impressed.

Meat, if you read this, you blew me away for whatever that's worth. One minor gripe - your duet partner's mic should have been lowered a little, or yours turned up. But she was great all the same, and the arrangement was fresh and conducive to the song. A fresh coat of paint on a song that I and probably everyone else on this forum have heard hundreds of times. It worked. It was fantastic.

It sounds great :-) Now I can't wait to hear it !


As for the show....flabbergasted Kym and Marcella were knocked out. I thought they'd be in the final for sure.

That's a shame about Marcella :( I really like her.

[AndyK]

That dog was hunting!

Loved the arrangement, loved the voice.

Not 100% keen on Juliette, but hey 2 out of 3 ain't bad :))

Glad to see Bernie in the final too!

[nikox1]

i thaught meat loaf singing tonight was diffrent but it was not what i thaught it would have been it was a lot slower but meat loaf was good as always i love the jacket and jewallry i want the jacket and the jewallry i think it will give me the meat image iam trying to create for myself and when i do my dj gigs lol

DJ meat? i like it:D

[Guy]

MONSTRO.....i totally agree.
Been a BIG ML fan for sooooo long, but tonight i sat here a bit bemused why this came about.
No doubt meat's voice is still good as ever, but should of been patti alongside him.Probably not what the 'TV' people wanted though. Roll on the album....

[RadioMaster]

just listening

Meat was good, but that woman...:lmao:

Im laughing so hard here my sides hurt!!!

[Guy]

Any-way.....1 last tit-bit.
Is there any...any...any slim chance that meat could do the download festival in june.?

[clem]

audacious, creativity ! both themes brought together brilliantly !! just watched again, awsome performance !!

[eddy<meat-loaf>rocky]

i dont think meat loaf dose festavels i read somewere that he did leeds in1980 or 70s with bonnie tyler and they got bottled of stage and dosent do them but hey you neaver know with meat

[dukesofhazard]

It's an opera programme hence the opera singer. It's not like she'll be replacing Patti on the tour guys! Relax! I do think it would have been operatic enough (and better) with just Meat singing with that arrangement, but still thoroughly enjoyed the performance.

Anyway, what's going to happen next week though (aside from Bernie winning)?! It'll be the last fix of Meat on TV here (that we know of) and then we have to wait exactly 2 months for the album!! :shock: It's gonna be tough!

At least there's still twitter :cool:

[clem]

audacious, creativity, the two themes perfectly combined, just watched again, as the man says ' go with the time and place dude !'

[daveake]

Baroque and Roll (http://www.vaultsofheaven.com/tv/performances/meat/PopstarBat.zip)

[lisa01]

I really enjoyed tonights show meat loaf was fantastic singing bat out of hell and it was sad to see kym and marcella to go out tonight. i just hope bernnie will win the show next week i think she is fantastic

[wildcatlick]

FANTASTIC!!! So enjoyed that performance! Did you see the look on his face at the end he was positively beaming!! He knew he'd rocked it! Loved that hi-5 to the orchestra. Wake up UK, Meat Loaf 2010 has arrived x x x :D

[roomster]

Baroque and Roll (http://www.vaultsofheaven.com/tv/performances/meat/PopstarBat.zip)

Thanks! :D :D :D

[RadioMaster]

dito

[stretch37]

Oh my, that was frigging amazing ! Thank you SO much for uploading!!!

[tonyloaf]

WOW!!!!!! just wanted to say well done meat for that great performance on the show. your vocals were amazing and full of power!!!! some of the notes you were hitting were electric!! i hope the press and who ever see this give you the credit you deserve and for all your hard work you have put in over the last few months. seeing this tonight has really made me excited for a tour. once again meat well done!!!!!!!!

Tony!

[dukesofhazard]

Moving away from Bat slightly - what was with all the Skull & Crossbones tonight Meat? ;)

[roomster]

I loved the performance Meat! You're fantastic as always! :))

[daveake]

Moving away from Bat slightly - what was with all the Skull & Crossbones tonight Meat? ;)

I think he borrowed some of Jim's clothing and jewelry :lol:

[roomster]

Moving away from Bat slightly - what was with all the Skull & Crossbones tonight Meat? ;)

Maybe he's supporting the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (http://www.seashepherd.org/)? :-)

I am.

[Sarahdk23]

just listening

Meat was good, but that woman...:lmao:

Im laughing so hard here my sides hurt!!!

LOL! I know exactly what you mean!

Meat sounded absolutely fantastic, but the woman....I have no comments :-)

[RadioMaster]

Alright, negative first:

I think the opera style voice of the girl didnt fit the song AT ALL.

now the good stuff:
After watching this, I seriously doubt those last years with the vocal problems ever occured.
Meat didnt just belt out the song like he did so frequently, he was actually vocally in control, yet had a power in his voice I havent heard in years.
Good thing that he took a new approach to the song, and didnt just run through the old routine the 4586th time.
The arrangement was interesting, reminded me of that Royal Philharmonic album from the nineties. He should definitely do a whole show with just him and an orchestra, that would be something interesting.
Lastly: Kudos to Mr. Loaf for actually competing vocally with a professionally trained opera singer.
He's good at what he does, but it takes A LOT to play on the same level as those people. He risked a lot when he went on stage with that girl, but he won 100%.

--> now off to pop in the MSO DVD. :D

[Benny]

F**king AMAZING Voice!!!

Meat kicked ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[christa]

Meat, I actually enjoyed that, and I can't stand opera!!!!!!!

He looked happy, healthy and was enjoying himself!

[madagascar]

He nailed it, nailed it, nailed it. Yiiiihaa!:D:D

[SuperLoafMan]

Have to say, I thought that "BAT" was absolutely brilliant. Meat sounded in great voice and the different style to BAT was great.

I know we have all heard the rock ballard it is known for but I really did think it was great! Me and my brother watched it a couple of times and I thought it was great. The crowd loved it!! Well Done Meat!!

[AndrewG]

Fab performance. Well done Meat! :))

[nikox1]

long live the loaf!!

[RSG]

and long shall live the steinman as well!

[LisaT]

I'm in agreement with those who thought Meat was great, but not so enthusiastic about the female singer. However, I did think it was a very clever (and different) arrangement. If the woman's microphone had been turned down a little, I think it would have sounded better.

[nikox1]

and long shall live the steinman as well!

very true!!

[RSG]

Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman great on their own. But as a pair, is how they got my attention. They are two men who will stand the test of time. That's right, they are prime and will always have a place on top of the world shining behind them the light of heaven, or hell :twisted:

[wizardofodd]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW73lYgM3uo

[Vickip]

Baroque and Roll (http://www.vaultsofheaven.com/tv/performances/meat/PopstarBat.zip)

I finally got it to work .. thank you so much :))

I really loved the operatic spin on the song ... it was different and exciting at the same time. Meat, you looked and sounded amazing. Bravo !!

[Vickip]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW73lYgM3uo

Thanks :))

[RSG]

Meat sounded great, really great.

[meat_loaf2008]

Great performance Meat! WAY TO GO!

[snider22]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW73lYgM3uo

Thanks for the video.

Meat sounded absolutely fantastic, I mean he killed it, he killed it, he killed it!! Loved the unique arrangement of the song as well, just when you thought you had heard every version of Bat Out of Hell, Meat gives us this.

[carole]

I finally got it to work .. thank you so much :))

I really loved the operatic spin on the song ... it was different and exciting at the same time. Meat, you looked and sounded amazing. Bravo !!

I couldn't get it to work either, it keeps saying it can't open it file is invalid.

Carole

[nikox1]

just watched it again!! and meat knows he nailed it:D
there was a sparkle in hes eyes, hard to put a finger on it?
but it was like a big come back for him? something? anyway it was great
thanks for the link

[Vickip]

I couldn't get it to work either, it keeps saying it can't open it file is invalid.

Carole

I was having the same problem earlier Carole.
But don't worry, someone also posted it on YouTube.
Thanks again to wizardofodd for posting this link :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW73lYgM3uo

Vicki

[Vickip]

just watched it again!! and meat knows he nailed it:D
there was a sparkle in hes eyes, hard to put a finger on it?
but it was like a big come back for him? something? anyway it was great
thanks for the link

I don't know if I'd call it a comeback .... but yes, Meat knew he nailed it :)
I loved how he hugged the woman who sang with him and then stood there with that sparkle in his eye and beautiful big grin on his face. It was great to see !

[suzieq]

Ok thanks to everyone who posted their reviews prior to those of us being able to upload it in a timely manner (namely me). I couldn't wait until I was able to see it. And thank you for everyones links. Eventually I got one to come through. And I've watched it twice....and I don't know where to start.

I loved the slowed down version because I was able to appreciate every single sound Meat made. He nailed it, he knows he nailed it, and I soaked that up like a sponge.

He looks fantastic and polished. Wardrobe: pretty dope with the rock applique accents and "bling bling" (jewlery). I would love to get a close up shot of the back of his stage coat. Looks awesome.

And Meat's voice....OMG the voice: My heart jumped, it really did. To para-quote if you will: EFFING' YES!!!!! As far as the leading lady Juliet, I only found one part where I was like "what" but I sure can't do what she does or did so I have 0 to say about her. For certain, Meat was super pleased at the end of it, high fives all the way around.

Alan was even funny at the end of it saying something about people trying to go to sleep. Yeah, Meat celebrate after that one and while your at it, I think you just told those "rags" a big ole' "I told you so"!

Stupendous job,
Suzieq

[mszee]

I was having the same problem earlier Carole.
But don't worry, someone also posted it on YouTube.
Thanks again to wizardofodd for posting this link :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW73lYgM3uo

Vicki

Thanks for that...DA Man looks really really good, sounds real good too...about that opera chic...I kept crossing myself every time she would open her mouth...

[CarylB]

just watched it again!! and meat knows he nailed it:D
there was a sparkle in hes eyes, hard to put a finger on it?
but it was like a big come back for him? something? anyway it was great
thanks for the link

I think it was an achievement for him :-) He doesn't like performing live on TV, but he seems on such a fighting high now, and it must have felt good to have nailed the performance.

I liked seeing his generosity and graciousness, always a Meat hallmark, as he made a point of thanking and seeking the audience's recognition for each group of musicians who backed the performance.

Yes, a special performance, a special night :)

Caryl

[Vickip]

I think it was an achievement for him :-) He doesn't like performing live on TV, but he seems on such a fighting high now, and it must have felt good to have nailed the performance.

I liked seeing his generosity and graciousness, always a Meat hallmark, as he made a point of thanking and seeking the audience's recognition for each group of musicians who backed the performance.

Yes, a special performance, a special night :)

Caryl

Very well said Caryl :-)
Vicki

[suzieq]

I think it was an achievement for him :-) He doesn't like performing live on TV, but he seems on such a fighting high now, and it must have felt good to have nailed the performance.

I liked seeing his generosity and graciousness, always a Meat hallmark, as he made a point of thanking and seeking the audience's recognition for each group of musicians who backed the performance.

Yes, a special performance, a special night :)

Caryl

:up:

[meatrocks1]

Well all i gotta say is thank God he doesn't have to sing with her every night...lol...but other than that...i have to admit Meat your sounding not to shabby...WTG....

[montya440]

Fantastic, Fantastic, Fantastic. If that is his form I can't wait for the new album. It's gonna be awesome.

[ChrisBelfast]

Just saw the performance.....Best live performance of Meat's in a long time. Exciting times ahead! The voice was there :-)

[Kathy]

Meat, tonight was a triumph!!! and Juliette was wonderful! She understood the song, and she sang with you; I can't help but flash back to a few years ago when a young woman on AI sang, not with you, but to a mirror in her own mind... Please tell Juliette how much we enjoyed her performance! ...and you, Meat, you rule.. You absolutely RULE.
All my love,
Kathy

[Vickip]

Meat, tonight was a triumph!!! and Juliette was wonderful! She understood the song, and she sang with you; I can't help but flash back to a few years ago when a young woman on AI sang, not with you, but to a mirror in her own mind... Please tell Juliette how much we enjoyed her performance! ...and you, Meat, you rule.. You absolutely RULE.
All my love,
Kathy

Very well said Kathy :-)

[carole]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW73lYgM3uo

Thanks for that, I finally got to watch it. Meat was sensational. HE ROCKED!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Meat!!!!!!!!!!!

Carole

[carole]

I think it was an achievement for him :-) He doesn't like performing live on TV, but he seems on such a fighting high now, and it must have felt good to have nailed the performance.

I liked seeing his generosity and graciousness, always a Meat hallmark, as he made a point of thanking and seeking the audience's recognition for each group of musicians who backed the performance.

Yes, a special performance, a special night :)

Caryl

Very well said Caryl, I agree. That's why we all love him so much.

Carole

[Vickip]

Thanks for that, I finally got to watch it. Meat was sensational. HE ROCKED!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Meat!!!!!!!!!!!

Carole

:up: I'm so glad you got to see it :))

[Jeanie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW73lYgM3uo


Thanks Wizardofodd... that was AMAZING!! :D

Now, I know what everyone previous ment, about turning Juliettes mic down. LOL

That was FANTASTIC... Meat!!! Loved the new look too! :cheer:


J. xo

[daveake]

I couldn't get it to work either, it keeps saying it can't open it file is invalid.

Carole

Clear your cache and try again, or use a different browser, or use a download manager.

Dave

[JennaG]

I don't normally watch shows like Popstar to Operastar but when I heard that Meat Loaf would be performing Bat Out Of Hell I decided that it was definately something I'd have to watch.

It was well worth watching, the performance was fabulous and Meat sounded great.

[evil nickname]

After just having seen the clip, while keeping in mind that I don't like opera at all, Bat just isn't a duet and I think all the bling has to go: that was not bad at all. I'd love to see do Meat a full show with this, ehm, orchestra and similar arrangements.

[MeatLoafFanRay]

Well done Meat, The performance was great and your voice was on top form. I loved the way it came together in a different style. Meat are you planning to appear on anymore TV shows after Popstar to Operastar?

[daveake]

"My" copy also now on youtube:

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[Vickip]

"My" copy also now on youtube:

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Thanks again Dave :))

[Paul191]

That was very very good!! Loved it :)

[AndrewG]

Just watched it again and though I can see/hear it not being to everyone's taste I must say I really, really, REALLY like it. And here was me thinking they would just be using a tape or so, god that was a surprise arrangement/idea. Think Meat did really well and it looked like it went down a storm in the studio with everyone standing and even the judges showing huge approval. Awesome vocals. Fab!
Good time to still be a fan.

[batcity]

good performance, the voice is getting there.. stilll not going to see him live. but well done

[meat_loaf]

It was a really good performance i cant wait to see him live again i dont know if it was just me but i could here the opera singers voice over meats.

[Dick]

Awesomely done. Very powerful.

[nikox1]

good performance, the voice is getting there.. stilll not going to see him live. but well done

shit!! if your not there he will probably cancel the tour!!

[Dave]

Let me chime in here...

First off, I am very thankful for the wonderful people who have uploaded this performance to YouTube and even more thankful for Meat Loaf's management team for not having it yanked from it. I believe this is the perfect launch for Meat Loaf's upcoming project - Hang Cool, Teddy Bear 4. I am so excited to see the new direction Meat Loaf is taking.

Comments have been made about Meat Loaf being "crazy" lately...hell yeah he has been crazy lately. It is nice to see the off the chain and over the top Meat Loaf back in good form. It seems like we have not seen him this charasmatic since things started going back with the distribution of the album Couldn't Have Said It Better. I really do think that CHSIB was an exceptional album and Meat seemed to take it very personally when things were not going well with the record company and the ticket scams and rackets associated with it. Watching Meat Loaf during the promo of Bat Out Of Hell 3 was extremely painful to me. To me, it felt that Meat Loaf was being lead through the promo and decisions were being made by the record company - not himself. I know and love the character Meat Loaf, could see Mr. Aday putting on the act in public, but the heart and passion simply was not there. After all of the Bat 3 hype was over and now there is a project that Meat Loaf is working on that is "his" I can see the passion is back in his form. I believe that once again Marvin has completely transformed back into Meat Loaf and I love it!

The performance of the song was exceptional! I loved the new arrangement. Yes, the Bat out Of Hell purists would find fault with it, but for what it is...the performance was brilliant. This worked far better than the version that was on the MSO DVD/CD. It was nice to see a totally re-worked version of the song that actualy placed the song into the format of the project it was part of. Yes, the chicka singing along with Meat was a bit much, but that is part of the format of the show - it is what it is.

Bravo Meat! You did good!

Dave

[wolfy35]

I loved it I thought Meat sounded really good as ever but the thing that really struck me was he seems to have found the raw power in his voice again that he lost for a while.

I did think he struggled slightly but only with keeping the tempo down as well as reigning in the rock god that resides within. It really warmed my heart on the few albeit brief occasions when the Meat I love so much sneaked out and reassured us he was still there.

As if I needed any reasurrance after seeing Meat so happy in his tweets that HCTB will showcase Meat at his very best his performance and the few seconds of Losangeloser we hear on the updated version of Behind the music have done that and so much more.

[LisaT]

shit!! if your not there he will probably cancel the tour!!

You took the words right out of my mouth!

[RadioMaster]

honestly speaking, that was the first time in quite a few years that I was actually astonished by the power of his voice, especially towards the end of the performance. That is the Meat Loaf I became fan of!!

[*originaldancechick]

Absolutely fantastic performancs. I really enjoyed it, I've always wanted to hear BOOH opera style anyway and I wasn't disappointed and so thank you Meat and Juliet. Luv cx

[Vickip]

And thanks to Anji for the links to the full episode :

http://rapidshare.com/files/350234466/pop_to_opera_wk_5_pt1.wmv
http://rapidshare.com/files/350245838/pop_to_opera_wk5_pt2.wmv

I'm rooting for Bernie :-)

[suzieq]

Thanks Anji for the episode uploads.

And I was able to get a good look at the back of Meat's stage jacket. Great stuff!

Suzieq

[Fire Ball]

No !!:D

QUOTE=evil nickname;478452] I think all the bling has to go:

[snider22]

No !!:D

QUOTE=evil nickname;478452] I think all the bling has to go:

I thought the bling was pretty cool myself.

[nikox1]

keep the bling meat!! its so rock n roll:D

[Vickip]

No !!:D

QUOTE=evil nickname;478452] I think all the bling has to go:

Definitely keep the bling Meat :-)

[carole]

No !!:D

QUOTE=evil nickname;478452] I think all the bling has to go:

I agree, I think it's great!!!!!!

Carole

[Sarge]

keep the bling meat!! its so rock n roll:D

May I suggest to get a few body piercings and tattoos in addition? :twisted:

It was a very good performance, although I'm usually not very fond of shortened versions of the song. I was a little confused by the lady at first but that wasn't her fault. When listening to it for the first time, that duet appeared rather funny to me and I felt as if her style of singing did not match the song - but maybe it's just that strange mix that made me like it after listening to it several times. I think it's one of the most interesting versions of that song. Meat's voice was amazing, it sounded growling at times and changed to Pavarotti style the very next moment.

[Vickip]

May I suggest to get a few body piercings and tattoos in addition? :twisted:

:shock:

[suzieq]

May I suggest to get a few body piercings and tattoos in addition? :twisted:


HAHAHA! Suggestion dismissed due to the common knowledge that Meat doesn't "do" needles well. Bling is a nice upgrade....Meat2010 model.

[Jeanie]

Keep the bling and the flashy new skull jacket, Meat.. you looked GGGREEATT!!! :)

J. xo

[loaferman61]

Let me chime in here...

First off, I am very thankful for the wonderful people who have uploaded this performance to YouTube and even more thankful for Meat Loaf's management team for not having it yanked from it. I believe this is the perfect launch for Meat Loaf's upcoming project - Hang Cool, Teddy Bear 4. I am so excited to see the new direction Meat Loaf is taking.

Comments have been made about Meat Loaf being "crazy" lately...hell yeah he has been crazy lately. It is nice to see the off the chain and over the top Meat Loaf back in good form. It seems like we have not seen him this charasmatic since things started going back with the distribution of the album Couldn't Have Said It Better. I really do think that CHSIB was an exceptional album and Meat seemed to take it very personally when things were not going well with the record company and the ticket scams and rackets associated with it. Watching Meat Loaf during the promo of Bat Out Of Hell 3 was extremely painful to me. To me, it felt that Meat Loaf was being lead through the promo and decisions were being made by the record company - not himself. I know and love the character Meat Loaf, could see Mr. Aday putting on the act in public, but the heart and passion simply was not there. After all of the Bat 3 hype was over and now there is a project that Meat Loaf is working on that is "his" I can see the passion is back in his form. I believe that once again Marvin has completely transformed back into Meat Loaf and I love it!

The performance of the song was exceptional! I loved the new arrangement. Yes, the Bat out Of Hell purists would find fault with it, but for what it is...the performance was brilliant. This worked far better than the version that was on the MSO DVD/CD. It was nice to see a totally re-worked version of the song that actualy placed the song into the format of the project it was part of. Yes, the chicka singing along with Meat was a bit much, but that is part of the format of the show - it is what it is.

Bravo Meat! You did good!

Dave

Perfectly stated. I agree 100%. Meat seems to be back with a vengeance after Bat 3 went the way it did. I think leaving the clip up online is a great move too. Yanking stuff off youtube to me is usually not a good move. I can't count how many songs I've bought after finding them on youtube. This performance will definitely boost interest in the new CD.

[loaferman61]

Absolutely fantastic performancs. I really enjoyed it, I've always wanted to hear BOOH opera style anyway and I wasn't disappointed and so thank you Meat and Juliet. Luv cx

Meat and Juliet did a fantastic job. If I had been in Meat's shoes I'd have been caught staring at her cleavage instead of her eyes :D. Meat's a true pro!!

[RadioMaster]

HAHAHA! Suggestion dismissed due to the common knowledge that Meat doesn't "do" needles well. Bling is a nice upgrade....Meat2010 model.

that's common knowledge? :wtf:

[Michael Marxen]

As if I needed any reasurrance after seeing Meat so happy in his tweets that HCTB will showcase Meat at his very best his performance and the few seconds of Losangeloser we hear on the updated version of Behind the music have done that and so much more.

What makes you believe those seconds are from Los Angeloser??
Any link (besides the "Hollywood" street sign in the video)?

[RadioMaster]

considering the partial tracklist (http://www.icwuk.co.uk/meatloaf/songdemos.html) and the lyrics in that clip it's more likely a snippet of "if it rains"

[Sarge]

You can hear a few seconds of Los Angeloser in that clip, too, but it's just music, you don't hear him sing.

[RadioMaster]

true

[CarylB]

Originally Posted by suzieq
HAHAHA! Suggestion dismissed due to the common knowledge that Meat doesn't "do" needles well. Bling is a nice upgrade....Meat2010 model.

that's common knowledge? :wtf:

To be fair I think Meat's made it pretty plain that he doesn't generally like whole doctors/hospitals/needles ball of wax ... :-)

More relevantly to me, Meat has three broad styles; smart-but-comfortable-casual with colour, scrubs-up-well DJ black with a touch of sparkle, and performance-make-an-impact (but can be left with the wardrobe mistress) stage clothes, whether it's in concert or TV appearance .. and always he looks good because he chooses the appropriate style for the situation, and knows what styles work for him. His can wear those double-breasted, forties style suits and fedoras and look stunning, and the promo shots for CHSIB were superb!

No-one understands stagecraft and performance better than Meat, and I think the look, and the bling, was spot on .. he's also got a perfect sense of what will work for him and make a performance stand out. But you can't leave acquired piercings behind when you leave the stage and slip back into your real life, and I'd put the smart money on Meat being happy to stay with the ones God gave him ;).. He also doesn't show a lot of skin on stage ;).. so even temporary tattoos would have limited impact!

Caryl

[nikox1]

popstar to operastar peaked at 4.4m on friday night!! up from 3.76m last week!! did a certain performance, by a certain performer lift the viewing figures? me thinks so:D

[carole]

And thanks to Anji for the links to the full episode :

http://rapidshare.com/files/350234466/pop_to_opera_wk_5_pt1.wmv
http://rapidshare.com/files/350245838/pop_to_opera_wk5_pt2.wmv

I'm rooting for Bernie :-)

Thanks again Vicki and Anji, I just loved watching Meat sing again.

Carole

[Slack]

I think Meat looked the coolest he has in ages!! Suited him so well!!

[evil nickname]

No !!:D

QUOTE=evil nickname;478452] I think all the bling has to go:

Good thing that you can in fact argue about taste, then. ;)

[PanicLord]

No !!:D

QUOTE=evil nickname;478452] I think all the bling has to go:

Lol - the bling, like your voice, was AWESOME! Rock on...

[madagascar]

considering the partial tracklist (http://www.icwuk.co.uk/meatloaf/songdemos.html) and the lyrics in that clip it's more likely a snippet of "if it rains"

That HCTB Demo isn't the Meat song, I asked the singer of that band via facebook:

topic:hang cool, teddy bear

hey dominic,

no, i didn't write it. that's purely a coincidence. thanks for your quiry, however. :)

join our fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/pages/THE-VULCAN-NERVE-PINCH/7189428199?ref=ts

take care,
jake

Btw, not so sure about the Hallelujah Song, as Meat has said they tried different tracks with Hugh Laurie.

[suzieq]

that's common knowledge? :wtf:

Guess you didn't get the memo. :mrgreen:

To be fair I think Meat's made it pretty plain that he doesn't generally like whole doctors/hospitals/needles ball of wax ... :-)


Exactly.


More relevantly to me, Meat has three broad styles; smart-but-comfortable-casual with colour, scrubs-up-well DJ black with a touch of sparkle, and performance-make-an-impact (but can be left with the wardrobe mistress) stage clothes, whether it's in concert or TV appearance .. and always he looks good because he chooses the appropriate style for the situation, and knows what styles work for him. His can wear those double-breasted, forties style suits and fedoras and look stunning, and the promo shots for CHSIB were superb!



Well said and I agree.

Suzieq

[RadioMaster]

and meahwhile the latest news on .net are Happy New Year from Meat and the NLE! lol

[Vickip]

I think Meat looked the coolest he has in ages!! Suited him so well!!

I second that :))

[MeatLoafFanRay]

and meahwhile the latest news on .net are Happy New Year from Meat and the NLE! lol
Technically that’s still valid considering it's Chinese New Year lol

[Sarge]

and meahwhile the latest news on .net are Happy New Year from Meat and the NLE! lol

"The same procedure as last year, Miss Sophie?" - "The same procedure as every year, James!" :))

[lisa01]

What can i say MEAT LOAF ROCKS BRING ON THE NEW TOUR

[wolfy35]

and meahwhile the latest news on .net are Happy New Year from Meat and the NLE! lol

You dont get it do you?

That is actually .net getting a jump on everyone and wishing them a happy new yesr for 2011

[Dave]

No !!:D

Thank God! The bling was very cool!

[nikox1]

Good thing that you can in fact argue about taste, then. ;)

now now!!;)

[RadioMaster]

Good thing that you can in fact argue about taste, then. ;)

you didnt just talk back to the Loaf?!? Think that might result in a ban... :sneaky:

[nikox1]

you didnt just talk back to the Loaf?!? Think that might result in a ban... :sneaky:

if i was a mod i would ban him:lol:

[evil nickname]

On what ground? Having a better sense of taste? :-P

[nikox1]

On what ground? Having a better sense of taste? :P

nah!! i wouldnt really!! who would i argue with:D

[daveake]

you didnt just talk back to the Loaf?!? Think that might result in a ban... :sneaky:

Oooer, RJ's got an itchy ban finger! You can get a cream for that, you know ... ;-)

[Fire Ball]

I don't know about taste . But I heard you smell, I mean, you have a better sense of smell. I have have a great sense of SWELL !!! :D
M
On what ground? Having a better sense of taste? :-P

[CarylB]

I have a great sense of SWELL !!! :D
M

Indeed you do .. in spades!!! .. ;)

Caryl

[snowy]

Keep the bling and the flashy new skull jacket, Meat.. you looked GGGREEATT!!! :)

J. xo

No- I want the jacket!!!!!

[nikox1]

I don't know about taste . But I heard you smell, I mean, you have a better sense of smell. I have have a great sense of SWELL !!! :D
M

he he, he stinks!! :D:D

[RadioMaster]

as long as he doesnt start to wear a green jacket everythings fine :))

[duke knooby]

where was the banjo?

[suzieq]

No- I want the jacket!!!!!

Meat's got the Eddie jacket...chances are he's keeping this one too.

RJ has Meat ever worn a green jacket? or is this a Master's golf reference?

Suzieq

[Vickip]

I don't know about taste . But I heard you smell, I mean, you have a better sense of smell. I have have a great sense of SWELL !!! :D
M

Yes you do Meat :lol:

[RadioMaster]

Trust me, you - dont - wanna - know! lol


(if you do however, ask the flying mouse)

[suzieq]

I don't know about taste . But I heard you smell, I mean, you have a better sense of smell. I have have a great sense of SWELL !!! :D
M
:shock: Can't tell ya where my mind went. [being candid here]

[Megan]

:shock: Can't tell ya where my mind went. [being candid here]

Suzieq... you are NOT alone!!! :D

[Vickip]

:shock: Can't tell ya where my mind went. [being candid here]

:lmao:

[lorenzoduke]

I also dug the bling & jacket. I like that Meat's current attire suits the way he looks now (i.e. shorter hair, slimmer, older gent) but still has hints of classic Loaf about it.

I thought that the velvet black jacket with the Bat's from the B3 promotion really was the sh*t. I want one!

[Fire Ball]

The green jacket is in my next life with plaid pants.
M

as long as he doesnt start to wear a green jacket everythings fine :))

[Megan]

The green jacket is in my next life with plaid pants.
M

Hopefully golfing cloths will not be that bad again... go with the Green Augusta jacket though! :) LOL

[MeatLoafFanRay]

I liked his outfit it was cool, I wonder what he's gonna wear next week

[Vickip]

The green jacket is in my next life with plaid pants.
M

:lmao:

[Vickip]

Oh Meat, you're a scream. I dare you to wear that on the next tour!!!!!!!!

Carole


Don't give him any ideas Carole :lmao:

[RadioMaster]

fashion talk moved over to 'one for the girls'

[CarylB]

fashion talk moved over to 'one for the girls'

Fashion talk? :lol: Not what I'd call it ;) Caryl

[meatrocks1]

fashion talk moved over to 'one for the girls'


Fashion talk....lmao

[daveake]

Who says the Germans don't have a sense of humour ... ;-)

[suzieq]

fashion talk moved over to 'one for the girls'


Yes, call it fashion talk and then move it to a thread where he wouldn't be caught dead going/reading if he knew what was good for him. Good chess move. LOL. "FASHION TALK" ~ I'll be laughing about that one for a while.

[suzieq]

Bernie vs. Darius for the finals eh? Who's your pick?

[Vickip]

Yes, call it fashion talk and then move it to a thread where he wouldn't be caught dead going/reading if he knew what was good for him. Good chess move. LOL. "FASHION TALK" ~ I'll be laughing about that one for a while.

:lol:

[CarylB]

Bernie vs. Darius for the finals eh? Who's your pick?

As it should have been Marcella and Bernie in the final there's no contest .. Bernie. She's worked hard, developed each week, and has given a really good performance every week, some weeks outstanding. Darius simply hasn't. He's had only two good weeks, and has pretty consistently failed to get the operatic resonance into his singing, getting into the final with a mediocre performance vocally. This combined with some grovelling stuff about facing his fears .. something all the others did without complaining.

Bernie's good, she's enthusiastic, and she has a big following. She'd probably win even if Katherine stepped in and took Darius' place in the finals ;) .. but she also deserves to win. Until last week Marcella was the bookies favourite .. now the smart money's on Bernie :-)

Caryl

[Vickip]

Bernie vs. Darius for the finals eh? Who's your pick?

Definitely Bernie ... she deserves it :-)

[lisa01]

I cant belive this is the last week on popstar to operastar i have loved watching the show and i wish the finale two the very best of luck for friday night. and iam going to miss seeing meat loaf on tv

[meatrocks1]

well all i can say is i'm just glad they not touring with Meat :lol: but good luck to them both

[AndyK]

Bernie's had my vote from week two (once Alex James had gone ... I love a trier).

[MeatLoafFanRay]

I would like to see Bernie win she's been consistent throughout. Btw has anybody got any news on the guest perfromer for this week?

[AndyK]

Meat's fellow critic Lawrence has his own blog about the show here (http://www.classicfm.co.uk/music/pop-star-opera-star/view-critics-box/)

Here are some snippets which mention Mr Loaf ...


The atmosphere in the critic’s box last night was part play pen, part high brow judging panel, part Muppet Show.

I have decided that the Mighty Meat and I are indeed Waldorf and Statler



Katherine sparkled like an extraordinarily glamorous Welsh daffodil but I was extremely disappointed to find that despite her avid, energetic commitment last week that she failed to find the time to bake brownies for the critics box. Meat and I sat there in unsatisfied mouth-watering hunger because Dame Jenkins had mislaid her oven glove, still there’s hope for next week when perhaps Meat Loaf and I might get to experience her drop scones.



So onward and upward, week four comes into view and the entire production team and I have made a secret pact to ensure that Mighty Meatloaf is denied the blue smarties which we hope will mean that this week he stays in his seat.



At the end of the show when Rolando and Katherine have to scamper right the way round out lavish set to present the flowers to our loser it’s always a close run thing to get the glamorously-frocked mentors to the right place in time for their camera angel. This week Katherine needed a bit of a heave up or heave down to deal with the Critics Box step. All well and good and Mr Meat in gallant mode offered her his arm as she lunged at high speed towards the back of the box. This was gratefully received. Less gratefully received was that he inadvertently trapped the end of Katherine’s pink silk fish tale under his rock and roll biker boot. Dame Jenkins was very nearly de-frocked by Meatloaf!

Much more publicly there was the saga of Darius’ flies. As he very persuasively gave us his finest Figaro, I noticed a metallic glint from beneath the jacket of his bespoke Tom Baker suit. I hissed at Meat that I thought the seven-foot singing Scotsman was infact a flying low Scotsman. Of course Meat (like George Washington before him) can’t keep his gob shut and bellowed at Darius that he needed to check his fly.


But let’s face it nothing is going to outshine what my mate Meat did on Friday night. That was the first ever time that Bat Out Of Hell has been performed live on television and what an experience - come on everyone lets all admit that one can still rock at 62.

[Vickip]

Meat's fellow critic Lawrence has his own blog about the show here (http://www.classicfm.co.uk/music/pop-star-opera-star/view-critics-box/)

Here are some snippets which mention Mr Loaf ...

Thanks for passing these along Andy :)) I especially like the comment after week 5 !!

[daveake]

perhaps Meat Loaf and I might get to experience her drop scones.


After yesterday evening's hormonally-fed talk in here, perhaps I should balance things up by saying how much I'd like to sample her buns ... :twisted:

[Vickip]

After yesterday evening's hormonally-fed talk in here, perhaps I should balance things up by saying how much I'd like to sample her buns ... :twisted:

:lmao:

[suzieq]

Thanks for passing these along Andy :)) I especially like the comment after week 5 !!

I second that.

[carole]

Thanks for passing these along Andy :)) I especially like the comment after week 5 !!

Yeah thanks Andy, and I agree about week 5, no truer words were ever spoken, or written!!!!!!!!!

Carole

[MeatGrl1]

The green jacket is in my next life with plaid pants.
M

:lmao: !!

[WhenItComes2LovingU]

But let’s face it nothing is going to outshine what my mate Meat did on Friday night. That was the first ever time that Bat Out Of Hell has been performed live on television and what an experience - come on everyone lets all admit that one can still rock at 62.

Says who? :roll:

[mszee]

The green jacket is in my next life with plaid pants.
M

Oh my god....This is it...this is THE ULTIMATE :lmao:

[mszee]

where was the banjo?

I knew this is coming...according to Meat it is in the same place where green jacket is - in the next life...

[MeatLoafFanRay]

I can't believe it's over tonight, I'm gonna miss seeing Meat on TV :(

Bernie to win!!!!!!!!!

[lisa01]

Iam really looking farward to tonights show and i really do hope bernnie wins i think she is a fantastic singer and i belive she has a good chance of winning the show

[K1ttycat]

I'm really looking forward to tonight's show as I'm sure it will be fantastic, but at the same time it is sad that it is ending as it means no more Meat on Friday nights! :(

I hope Darius wins...though I'm sure Bernie will...I just can't warm up to her for some reason!!!

[meat_loaf]

I'm really looking forward to tonight's show as I'm sure it will be fantastic, but at the same time it is sad that it is ending as it means no more Meat on Friday nights! :(

I hope Darius wins...though I'm sure Bernie witll...I just can't warm up to her for some reason!!!

im voting for darius as well im not of his pop music but hes really good at opera..

[lisa01]

I enjoyed friday night show i cant belive bernnie did not win and iam really going to miss seeing meat loaf on tv on a friday night now.

[MeatGrl1]

I voted for Bernie because I thought she was brilliant, was very sad when she didn't win because I thought it was wrong. Darius didn't do it for me personally.

[CarylB]

Darius sang and performed well in the final, arguably the best he's achieved since he first sang Non Piu Andrei, which as Meat said was when "it popped for him .. and why he's in the final".

Bernie was my pick, because she sang so well every week, and we watched her improve incredibly every week. From popstar to operastar, hers was the more impressive journey imo, and I was genuinely taken aback when they announced Darius had won, because although I rarely expect phone votes to reward the performer who I think has done best over all, I thought Bernie had such a strong public following that this time I could. (Mind you, he came through on a pretty indifferent performance last week and knocked out a brilliant voice, so perhaps that should have forewarned me .. but I took that as either partisan voting, or a lot of people apparently feeling like Andy .. lol)

So, a rather disappointing result I'd agree .. but no rights or wrongs .. just the odd nature of public phone voting. They both performed well on the night, and if that night alone was a basis it would be hard to choose between them. For me Bernie performed best over the 6 weeks .. hope to hear more opera from her :)

It's been a great show to me. Even without Meat being in it I would have really enjoyed it, but being able to watch him every Friday night has been a delight, his comments always point on and made me smile, his exuberance infectious, his obvious admiration for the effort all the performers put in and his delight in their successes heartwarming, his outfits stunning :), and his own performance of BOOH brilliant.

Whatever his thoughts about doing the show may have been beforehand, he embarked on it with the thoroughness you'd expect from him, made a great contribution (I sense behind the scenes as well as on screen) and seems to have really enjoyed it, and made new friends :) Friday nights will seem a little poorer to me now.

Caryl

[PanicLord]

Darius sang and performed well in the final, arguably the best he's achieved since he first sang Non Piu Andrei, which as Meat said was when "it popped for him .. and why he's in the final".

Bernie was my pick, because she sang so well every week, and we watched her improve incredibly every week. From popstar to operastar, hers was the more impressive journey imo, and I was genuinely taken aback when they announced Darius had won, because although I rarely expect phone votes to reward the performer who I think has done best over all, I thought Bernie had such a strong public following that this time I could. (Mind you, he came through on a pretty indifferent performance last week and knocked out a brilliant voice, so perhaps that should have forewarned me .. but I took that as either partisan voting, or a lot of people apparently feeling like Andy .. lol)

So, a rather disappointing result I'd agree .. but no rights or wrongs .. just the odd nature of public phone voting. They both performed well on the night, and if that night alone was a basis it would be hard to choose between them. For me Bernie performed best over the 6 weeks .. hope to hear more opera from her :)

It's been a great show to me. Even without Meat being in it I would have really enjoyed it, but being able to watch him every Friday night has been a delight, his comments always point on and made me smile, his exuberance infectious, his obvious admiration for the effort all the performers put in and his delight in their successes heartwarming, his outfits stunning :), and his own performance of BOOH brilliant.

Whatever his thoughts about doing the show may have been beforehand, he embarked on it with the thoroughness you'd expect from him, made a great contribution (I sense behind the scenes as well as on screen) and seems to have really enjoyed it, and made new friends :) Friday nights will seem a little poorer to me now.

Caryl

Well said Caryl, I totally agree.

[AndyK]

(Mind you, he came through on a pretty indifferent performance last week and knocked out a brilliant voice, so perhaps that should have forewarned me .. but I took that as either partisan voting, or a lot of people apparently feeling like Andy .. lol)


See, the public agree with me most weeks Caryl, I must be right :))

[CarylB]

See, the public agree with me most weeks Caryl, I must be right :))

Indeed they did .. right up until the final vote :))

Caryl

[lisa01]

I have enjoyed watching the show and i hope it will be back on tv next year as i have loved watching the show for the last six weeks

[AndyK]

Indeed they did .. right up until the final vote :))

Caryl

Yeah well, Darius had to finally win one of the talent competitions he's entered didn't he? :lmao:

[MeatGrl1]

:lmao: !!

I also think the majority of people voting were going by looks and not the voice...

[MeatLoafFanRay]

Bernie should have won imo but none the less it was a very enjoyable series.

[MeatGrl1]

Bernie should have won imo but none the less it was a very enjoyable series.

I agree, I loved it :cool:.

Having Meat as a judge just made it a bit more special, there was NEVER a dull moment and he always came out with funny comments :lol:. Thanks Meat :cool:.

[PanicLord]

I have to say, I normally can't be bothered to watch things like XFactor or Fame Acadamy, so I only watched this originally because Meat was in it. However, I discovered I actually quite liked this show, partly because of Meat, and partly because the standards were so high compared to what I was expecting. A great idea, which I hope comes back for a 2nd series.

[K1ttycat]

I was quite pleased that Darius won. He seemed to really put everything into his performance and it wasn't just the singing but his acting ability that did it for me. I thought Bernie looked and sounded really stressed out and nervous. Still, it was a good show overall and I hope it returns again next year. Of course, I loved seeing Meat each week and that was originally the main reason I watched but over the weeks the whole show grew on me.

The big question (at least on the Popstar to Operastar Facebook group) is "So, exactly what did Darius win?" :)

[Vickip]

That is a good question ... :lol:

Thanks again to Anji for these clips of the last episode :
http://rapidshare.com/files/353826687/pop_to_opera_6_pt_1.wmv
http://rapidshare.com/files/353850202/pop_to_opera_6_pt2.wmv

[carole]

Thanks Vicki and Anji, it was sad to watch the last show.

Carole

[ChrisBelfast]

According to today's papers the show won't have a second series as it didn't have the expected number of viewers. It said they'd hoped for bigger stars and Charlotte Church as a judge.

[mib]

I really enjoyed the show, Meat's comments brought the Light to 'light Entertainment.'

[AndyK]

Lawrence updated his blog (http://www.classicfm.co.uk/music/pop-star-opera-star/popstar-operastar-final/) after the final


I have to admit to having spent most of last night after the programme running down dark corridors or dodging in to unused broom cupboards to escape my mighty mate Meat who was very emotional about the idea of our impending separation.

I was threatening to send him a locket with a picture of me in it for him to wear on stage as his promotional tour for his new album kicks of this week in Norway.

In fact on the judging panel I was always the odd one out as Meat has a new album out as has Rolando and indeed Katherine. I on the other hand have only got a paint range. But some of the colours are definitely operatic!

[roomster]

Lawrence updated his blog (http://www.classicfm.co.uk/music/pop-star-opera-star/popstar-operastar-final/) after the final

Anyone who knows if Meat visits Norway today?

[nikox1]

Anyone who knows if Meat visits Norway today?

not sure? maybe because he is in denmark tomorrow?

[roomster]

not sure? maybe because he is in denmark tomorrow?

If so, then so close, yet so far away... ;)

[roomster]

Anyone who knows if Meat visits Norway today?

I have got confirmation from a Norwegian journalist that Meat are visiting Norway today...

I wish I had got the opportunity to meet him...

Meat:
I hope you are enjoying your stay here in Norway! :D
And please come back for a visit on your upcoming tour! We miss you! :D

Edit #1:
And now its even been confirmed by Meat himself in this twitter/youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf95-lvJ9vk). Sweden yesterday, and Norway today. And Denmark tomorrow I'll guess. A tight schedule.

Edit #2:
And even more videos from Norway here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHWU2xzoDlI) and here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_d5QM5aTOQ&feature=channel) :-)

[Vickip]

Lawrence updated his blog (http://www.classicfm.co.uk/music/pop-star-opera-star/popstar-operastar-final/) after the final


Thanks for passing this along Andy :))

[Jayd]

Popstar To Opera Star is reported to be coming back on our screens in June, I am wondering if Meat is to return on the judging panel :D

http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/news/story.php?storyid=44265086

[Vickip]

Popstar To Opera Star is reported to be coming back on our screens in June, I am wondering if Meat is to return on the judging panel :D

http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/news/story.php?storyid=44265086

I doubt it considering he's working on the new CD and doing shows in the USA this summer :wink:

[Monstro]

Popstar To Opera Star is reported to be coming back on our screens in June, I am wondering if Meat is to return on the judging panel :D


God I hope not, this show did absolutely nothing for him

[Elijah's way]

He has said that he is not doing anymore reality tv but we all know his word seems to be a shot in the dark.

[A Slice Of English]

He has said that he is not doing anymore reality tv but we all know his word seems to be a shot in the dark.

I think that's a rather inflammatory statement.

Being a judge on such a show is not doing reality TV. Last time he did it, Meat was told to be crazy and that's exactly what he did.

[proctorloaf]

Meat Loaf was the ONLY reason to watch Popstar to Opera star last season. And his arrangment of Bat Out of Hell for the show was a delight, even if the opera singer wasn't great, it was still amazing!

[CarylB]

I think that's a rather inflammatory statement.

Being a judge on such a show is not doing reality TV. Last time he did it, Meat was told to be crazy and that's exactly what he did.

I agree with all of that Slice. Meat has responded to questions asking if he'll appear on another reality show as a contestant by saying no, he won't. He accepted CA for two reasons; to win money for his beloved charity, and for personal learning and development .. both of which he's achieved. Should there ever be another reality show which ticked those boxes and which he accepted, it would not offer any evidence of inconsistency, as he was being asked about the shows currently around which don't. Although imo he may still have a wistful dream about Dancing With the Stars ;)

The first week of Popstar to Operastar he was well researched and obviously wanted to give useful feedback to contestants, was repeatedly cut short, and the producers made it clear they wanted him there for crazy "Meat Loaf effect". He'd agreed to do the show as part of a total promotional deal, he's a professional, so that's what he did .. although even in the soundbites he gave from then on here was imo always a useful point, and it was obvious that he gave quite a bit of useful feedback to contestants behind the scenes. His current schedule and commitments makes it pretty obvious imo that he wouldn't be able to fit a second series planned for this summer in, even if he were asked, and asked to be the judge he would like to be.

He would imo make a marvellous judge/coach in any of the plethora of singing talent contests on TV, because he knows more about what makes a compelling stage performance than anyone I can think of, and could give useful and constructive feedback rather than set out to make it a vehicle to promote himself, unlike so many of the judges we see on these shows. However, because of his expressed concerns about these shows, plus producers would probably want what they see as a "crazy Meat Loaf" performance. So I think it's unlikely to happen, although he would make a terrific contribution in that role were he allowed to make it in the way he would want, and felt moved to accept. And should that ever be the case it would be invaluable for the contestants, and demonstrate his integrity, rather than any inconsistency.

He'd also be a great person for Trump to bring back as an ex-contestant adviser .. and this wouldn't demonstrate any inconsistency either ;)

Caryl