What must one have to be a music star??

RSG · 12 Feb 2004, 21:18

I just saw a commercial now, on how image is important, to be a star. I was wondering what everyone here thinks? I don't think it is personally, I would go with the voice, imo.

Chris · 12 Feb 2004, 21:27

Personally I think the song is the most important part.

However in this era of cheesy pop and mass-marketing orientated bands, it is sadly becoming the case where artists who do not have the right look are not given a chance!!!!

LostSoul · 12 Feb 2004, 21:32

RSG, I guess it's a mix of voice, look, attitude, charisma, great music and great lyrics... but above all... humility!

Patricia
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native texan · 12 Feb 2004, 21:46

I think it should, and used to, be the song, lyrics and voice. But today, I think it's the look. How many people are famous that can't sing live because they're horrible? They rely on studio mixing to make their voices sound good, and they're dressed like street tramps. But they sell a lot of records.

Gez · 12 Feb 2004, 22:03

Well what about Michelle McManue?? Winner of pop idol.

Not all about looks ( although she is ok), but what a great voice

native texan · 12 Feb 2004, 22:35

What's Pop Idol? Is it anything like American Idol (I think that's what it's called). Anyway, good for her.

Rob The Badger · 12 Feb 2004, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by native texan

What's Pop Idol? Is it anything like American Idol (I think that's what it's called). Anyway, good for her.

Pop Idol is the original format for this show, the Americans copied it.

Anyway, to be a music star:
You need a gimmick.
You need a look, something that makes you stand out.
You need an interesting sound.
Lyrics aren't nearly as important as people make out. If you've got great lyrics, all the better, but they're not the most important thing.

Rob The Badger · 16 Feb 2004, 19:38

bump

Heli · 16 Feb 2004, 19:44

I think that Michelle Macmanus or whatever her name is , is coming at it in the wrong approach!! She's like i think that image isn't important and I dont care that i'm fat! She's saying all these things but she doesnt make people believe. Now Meat, on the other hand, he uses it as a weapon!! Meat loaf kicks ass for god sake!! He's large and incharge!!! He's larger than life!! and he makes you believe!!!

Rob The Badger · 16 Feb 2004, 21:15

If image really didn't matter, then she [McManus] wouldn't have won. It's all about the hype.

Skeleton · 19 Feb 2004, 11:15

You need a perfect combination of great voice, lyrics and music. That´s all you need.

Rob The Badger · 19 Feb 2004, 13:07

To be honest I don't even think you need a great voice nowadays. That is if you want to make "real" music. To sing pop on the radio your voice needs to be appealing. But to prove my point:
Lou Reed
Bob Dylan
Beck
Moby
Wayne Coyne (The Flaming Lips)
Liam Ghallagher
Morrissey (yes I admit it. . .)
and to some extent, Thom Yorke.

All these people have absolutely awful singing voices, but their sound is so unique it doesn't matter.
Again this is my opinion, do with it what you will.

View Poll Results: What is the most important quality of a star?
A great voice!	3	33.33%
A great look!	1	11.11%
A great attitude!	2	22.22%
Great Lyrics!	1	11.11%
Great Music!	2	22.22%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

12 Feb 2004, 21:18	#1
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	What must one have to be a music star?? I just saw a commercial now, on how image is important, to be a star. I was wondering what everyone here thinks? I don't think it is personally, I would go with the voice, imo.

12 Feb 2004, 21:27	#2
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	Personally I think the song is the most important part. However in this era of cheesy pop and mass-marketing orientated bands, it is sadly becoming the case where artists who do not have the right look are not given a chance!!!!

12 Feb 2004, 21:32	#3
LostSoul Got metal? Join Date: 06.11.2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 2,109	RSG, I guess it's a mix of voice, look, attitude, charisma, great music and great lyrics... but above all... humility! Patricia ...

12 Feb 2004, 21:46	#4
native texan Super Loafer Join Date: 03.01.2004 Location: I was gambling in Havana Posts: 232	I think it should, and used to, be the song, lyrics and voice. But today, I think it's the look. How many people are famous that can't sing live because they're horrible? They rely on studio mixing to make their voices sound good, and they're dressed like street tramps. But they sell a lot of records.

12 Feb 2004, 22:03	#5
Gez Knicker thief Join Date: 17.04.2003 Location: auch...not on the fence Posts: 5,633	Well what about Michelle McManue?? Winner of pop idol. Not all about looks ( although she is ok), but what a great voice

12 Feb 2004, 22:35	#6
native texan Super Loafer Join Date: 03.01.2004 Location: I was gambling in Havana Posts: 232	What's Pop Idol? Is it anything like American Idol (I think that's what it's called). Anyway, good for her.

16 Feb 2004, 19:38	#8
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	bump

16 Feb 2004, 19:44	#9
Heli Daddy's little internet junkie Join Date: 29.01.2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 4,596	I think that Michelle Macmanus or whatever her name is , is coming at it in the wrong approach!! She's like i think that image isn't important and I dont care that i'm fat! She's saying all these things but she doesnt make people believe. Now Meat, on the other hand, he uses it as a weapon!! Meat loaf kicks ass for god sake!! He's large and incharge!!! He's larger than life!! and he makes you believe!!!

16 Feb 2004, 21:15	#10
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	If image really didn't matter, then she [McManus] wouldn't have won. It's all about the hype.

19 Feb 2004, 11:15	#11
Skeleton Mega Loafer Join Date: 13.10.2003 Location: Grinning, Ducking & Running Posts: 3,668	You need a perfect combination of great voice, lyrics and music. That´s all you need.

19 Feb 2004, 13:07	#12
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	To be honest I don't even think you need a great voice nowadays. That is if you want to make "real" music. To sing pop on the radio your voice needs to be appealing. But to prove my point: Lou Reed Bob Dylan Beck Moby Wayne Coyne (The Flaming Lips) Liam Ghallagher Morrissey (yes I admit it. . .) and to some extent, Thom Yorke. All these people have absolutely awful singing voices, but their sound is so unique it doesn't matter. Again this is my opinion, do with it what you will.