Comments on: Blake Lewis Music Video ‘Heartbreak on Vinyl’

By: Fabulosity

Fabulosity — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:21:57 +0000

I don’t think it’s the best song by an idol ever, but it is a throw back to the 80’s. It is very much Blake. It won’t it top 40 but I can see it make it on the dance hit charts. I do like it.

By: jaimej40

jaimej40 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:47:39 +0000

I am big fan of Blake’s music. Love the song and the video no matter who made it.

By: OCCali

OCCali — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:54:37 +0000

From Blake’s Twitter:
Reply @heatherberg I didn’t make it. Some fan did. Its sweet!

Reply @TweetPlaid no. Some fan made it. Trying to find out who

http://twitter.com/BlakeLewis

I would never post something if I wasn’t 100% sure about it. It’s a fan video.

By: undercooked

undercooked — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:48:46 +0000

Really like this song and what a fun video. Even if it is fan made, it’s good. I hope this gets more people interested in Blake’s album.

By: HappyDaisy

HappyDaisy — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:20:48 +0000

I think I’ve posted on all the recent Blake Lewis threads so why stop now.

1. Love Heartbreak on Vinyl, the single and the album.

2. A pleasant surprise for me as I was not previously a Blake fan and do not have his first album.

3. Haven’t decided on my favorite song on the album since I like all but one.

4. Heartbreak on Vinyl, the song and the album, are fun, fun, fun!

The End.

By: happycat14

happycat14 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:13:10 +0000

rowenaaine, I highly recommend Heartbreak on Vinyl. I bought ADD and, aside from a couple of ballads like “1000 Miles” and “End of the World,” didn’t listen to it much. So I hesitated, but got the whole Heartbreak album, based on the title single since I thought it was great (didn’t like “Sad Song” that much) and it’s totally worth it. The whole album is pop, dance, 80s, Brit-pop, and yet more in line with today than what Blake was trying with ADD.

Also interesting is that in an interview, Blake said that he writes the beats first, and then lyrics later. This song sounds very organic, and the lyrics tell a great story – the fact that he worked in “analog” in there is genius. Another great song on there is “Love or Torture” that Ryan Tedder co-wrote (leftover track from ADD but I think spruced up production) and “Binary Love.” I really respect Blake’s musical ability, and his voice is lovely on this album.

By: alwaysintrouble

alwaysintrouble — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:13:56 +0000

very cool song and awesome video

By: dhunken

dhunken — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:46:22 +0000

This is a fantastic song and a great video….I think Blake may finally break into main stream. I love the song Heartbreak and Vinyl….

By: sunchick

sunchick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:34:28 +0000

Like totally like OMG awesome!

By: HermeticallySealed

HermeticallySealed — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:36:21 +0000

Enjoyed the video, though glad it was a fan one. Too bad Heartbreak wasn’t the first single from the album.

By: TwigLA

TwigLA — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:56:35 +0000

This is a good song from Blake and one that I’d listen on replay. The rest of his album, I wasn’t very into. I like the concept of this one and the throwback quality.

Now the video, I don’t know if it’s fan made or official, but it’s all sorts of fun. It’s obviously good advertising for all those movies.

Now I’m having trouble quenching a desire to go visit Amoeba Records on Sunset.

By: beesims

beesims — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:46:27 +0000

Love this! I think I am downloading my first Blake Lewis song.

By: chicksineggz

chicksineggz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:14:17 +0000

Looooove this song. It’s one of my all time favorite songs released by an Idol as well! And I finally bought Heartbreak on Vinyl, the album. (: I love it. And I almost completely lost faith in Blake after his first album xD But he’s just pulled me back in.

I love how I’m finally getting good music from my favorite S6 idols this year.

By: Barbariba

Barbariba — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:57:11 +0000

Official or not, I think it’s a great video and a great song.
Way to go Blake!

By: Reflections On Life

Reflections On Life — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:48:09 +0000

The video just made me smile ear to ear happy that I came of age in the 80s. God it was fun.

ITA!

Thanks Blake!

By: wjmtv

wjmtv — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:31 +0000

Two words: fan tastic.

wjm, Class of ‘81

By: erinnthered

erinnthered — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:53:27 +0000

I totally agree with you about this song, mj. Love, love, love it!

I think OCCali might be right if only because the rights to all of those clips would be a pretty penny. The status of John Hughes’ estate not withstanding.

Only one complaint…needs more Some Kind of Wonderful.

By: twinkle

twinkle — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:41:55 +0000

me too holeighannie! i could watch that movie over and over again. the breakfast club of the 90’s i always say. the soundtrack is FANTASTIC and so may good lines too.

“well sinead o’rebellion shock me shock me shock me with your deviant behavior” “what’s with today, today?” “it’s REX MANNING DAY!”

By: OCCali

OCCali — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:35:29 +0000

Well… I was told it wasn’t directly from the VP of TommyBoy. It’s a great video either way! Enjoy!

By: will

will — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:24:56 +0000

*sounds

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By: will

will — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:22:46 +0000

OCCali, this is what the writer for the N.Y. Post wrote:

When asked if PopWrap wanted to premiere his music video for Blake's latest single (also called "Heartbreak on Vinyl"), I have to admit I did hesitate a little.

Unless someone was playing a prank on him, it sound "official" to me.

By: druzilla

druzilla — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:20:19 +0000

Should’ve been the lead single. Love the song.

By: OCCali

OCCali — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:53:18 +0000

Yes I am a Blaker Girl but I’m telling you Heartbreak on Vinyl is a fantastic album and if you grab a copy you will not be sorry…

By: holeighannie

holeighannie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:48:57 +0000

Gah, I have such an unhealthy love for Empire Records, haha. I would marry A.J. tomorrow!

I liked this song when I first heard it, but pairing it with those clips reeaallly made me like it. This could be a very smart move on Blake’s part!

By: OCCali

OCCali — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:48:07 +0000

This is not the OFFICIAL video. This is a viral video created by a fan I am told.

By: rowenaaine

rowenaaine — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:38:45 +0000

Uh, why does it say “You may click on your name and/or comment to edit” in my actual post??? LOL

By: rowenaaine

rowenaaine — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:32:15 +0000

I actually knew nothing about Blake except for what I’ve been reading here at MJs for the past couple months. I played snippets on iTunes of his Heartbreak on Vinyl album and I have to say, it sounds great! I may just be buying it…

How does it compare to his first album? I haven’t checked that one out.

By: JJ123

JJ123 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:24:52 +0000

So I’m trying to figure out if I got all the movies….

Pretty In Pink
Empire Records
Fast Times At Ridgemont High
High Fidelity
Airheads
This Is Spinal Tap

Am I missing any?

By: WhisperFair

WhisperFair — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:19:25 +0000

What a great song and fun video; makes me feel 20 years younger. (-: Maybe I should make it my morning wake up song.

By: sma11ie

sma11ie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:57:59 +0000

This is a great idea for the video. From what I’ve heard, this record seems loads better than the last.

It seems like it would be hard/expensive to get permission to use all these different movies for a video.

I wonder about that too. At first, I thought what a great idea to save some bucks on shooting a vid, but I bet they had to pay for permission to use those movie clips, right? I’m guessing that’s still cheaper than hiring a director, film crew, extras, etc. etc. Now… why can’t they release a DC single, and piece together some live tour footage for a vid…? We know they shot some. Heh. Still dreaming…