Kris Allen appeared on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien to perform his single “Live Like We’re Dying”.
Very nice job, Kris Allen and band! I’m looking forward to seeing them in Worcester December 7….
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I’m not sure where you got that quote. It’s way out of context…maybe from the BBC Radio 1 discussion? You might want to reread those, because I was specifically comparing him to the many seasoned performers and bands that have created some pretty great musical moments on that show. He would do well just to hold his own. Some truly great acts have laid some smelly eggs on that show too. Trust Starr and me on this one.
Also, yes, the bass and drums are the “rhythm section” and therefore keep time in a song. Both are also the most commonly complained about members of a band, in my experience. Drummers more than bassists because when a drummer is off it seems more obvious, and can throw off the rest of the band easier. Regardless, Kris’ bass player may not be able to sing in harmony, but he can play in time.
ETA: I should clarify. It’s not just the time issue. He’s just not a very good drummer, IMHO. I’m hoping he’s just still learning the songs, but his choices seem very…I don’t know, cliche? basic? Something like that.
These shows are notorious for sound issues (SNL is the king of them all). There’s just not enough time for proper rehearsal, and the stages are not really designed for live music.
OK, I totally respect that music hits people differently. But as someone who is fairly avid and educated listener, I just have to say this: I’m really mystified by the complaints about Kris’s band on Conan. Ryland, the drummer, is a seasoned pro who has been featured in Drummer magazine, and even has a couple of an clubs f’r cryin’ out loud. I know that doesn’t automatically mean he’s good. But that song needs a very strong rhythm pace for the singer, and the drums really propel it forward.
as for the rest of the musicians: a) I can’t believe Kris would have hired them if they weren’t good. the guy has great ears; b) they laid back enough to make sure his vocals were up-front — something that’s refreshing to me, after hearing a lot of lead vocalists drowned out by their fellow bandmates; and c) the song has a lot of words in, yes, it has a lot of intensity in the vocal, yes, and it has a very brief and fitting guitar solo, yes. So?
OK, onward. maybe the Kris’s next appearance will win more hearts….he’s already won mine…
Wow. Most of these artists are Filipinos.
I think I remember seeing Lady Gaga perform “Poker Face” on BBC Radio 1, so maybe they’ve changed the format? And I feel like everyone has been raving about the “Use Somebody” cover from Paramore, but it seems I am the only one who did not enjoy it. I liked Bat For Lashes’ version better, but that’s just me.
Yeah, compared to performers like Kasabian and The Kooks, Kris probably needs a bit more time to get to that same level. I still maintain that if he does one of these things someday that he should definitely bring Cale with him. I love their chemistry and I think out of the entire band Cale is the one who “gets” Kris’s timing. It goes with their friendship, I guess, and I believe they’ve performed together several times pre-Idol. Cale also co-wrote “Is It Over” – a song I think is very reminiscent of Kris’s work in Brand New Shoes, so Cale must know exactly what Kris wants to convey in these performances.
It appears that Kris did get a nice bump from either this performance, or, more likely, I think, VH1. His single was down to 89 or something on Friday, wasn’t it? It’s sitting as 66 on itunes right now. And the album was down in the low 100’s and is now up to 70. Don’t songs usually fall on the weekend?
I said earlier in this thread that I liked the performance. Watching it again, I still do. I thought it was enjoyable and it did it’s job. I don’t think most casual viewers nit pick the way internet fans tend to. I didn’t feel any of them “upstaged” Kris. Mostly because they didn’t really seem to focus on anyone but Kris with the camera. I don’t think you could hardly notice Cale (I looked, LOL).
Very nice job. Sometimes I wonder how many of the haters posting here really hate or just sit in their pajamas enjoying reactions to their OTT posts.
In any case, Kris did a great job and he continues to prove why he is the S8 AI.
SarahP, the lyrics are all posted on the AOL sit for the listening party. To the left toward the bottom there is a link that says “lyrics”, all of the songs are posted, but I’m not sure if they’re all 100% accurate. If you click on the link you can still listen to the songs while reading the lyrics.
Finally caught the video premier of LLWD on VH1’s Top 20 Countdown this morning. It took a while to get there because that kept saying it was coming up but it not shown until right before the #2 video. The video looks so much better on a 50″ screen than on my laptop. It really drives home that Kris is the center of attention.
Conan was very good. I wish for the GMA concert they would bust out AlRight With Me. That would make a great closing sing along song for the crowd.
what day this week is Kris’s GMA performance?
Tuesday, Nov 17th
I’m surprised all this arguing is flying on this thread. I have no desire to argue. I don’t think you can draw the conclusion that, because I didn’t find the drumming to be poor, I don’t know enough about music. Or I haven’t seen enough music, or live music, or whatever conclusions are being drawn about me. You know absolutely nothing about me whatever. Your remakes are presumptuous. I don’t need to present my credentials to have an opinion.
I also don’t know when it became “us” vs. me. I was adressing you, not some vague, collective “us.”
Whoa guys — what’s with all the arguing!?
Sure everyone’s entitled to have an opinion – but plz no personal attacks and finger pointing… keep it light ppl!
Just Relax, sit back and enjoy the Kris Drizzle!
(but srsly who came up with these – “Adam Storm”, “Kris Drizzle”, what’s with all these lame twitter trends or mems or whatever!!)
From headlines:
girlygirl 11/15/2009 at 12:09 pm
Morning! iTunes chart update: LLWD #59 overall, #26 pop
OMG!!!! *Wipes away happy tears :’)
Seeker, I’m enjoying the Kris Drizzle!! Yeah, where did that phrase come from? I’d like to know. Who thought that up?
I have a feeling that the Glamskanks (again! who picked that ‘name’) came up with ‘Adam Storm’ but no clue who gave birth to ‘Kris Drizzle’.
That would be our numbers guru – Kirsten!!!
Exact quote from Kirsten:
i think this is from our witty Kirsten
No, Kirsten was quoting someone else, but I can’t remember who it was.
I like the phrase, though. It’s funny. It also reminds me of somebody’s video concept of Kris singing “Let It Rain,” in the rain, in a t-shirt that gets wetter and wetter as the song goes on. Can’t remember who thought that up either, but the image has definitely stuck with me.
Kris’ thank yous brought tears to my eyes. The order is which he listed everyone shows exactly who Kris Allen is. Made me respect and love him even more. What an amazing young man!
Thanks, Seeker for the MITM mp3–I did see it! Glad I gave you a laugh with my punk lyric! I am such a dork. Earlier in the week when I clicked on lyrics on the aol site they were not there, but I see now that they have been added. Such a good thing for the lyrically challenged like myself!
I also think Kris Drizzle was thought up by someone who was poking fun at him, as in comparison to the Adam Storm. I recall it not being a compliment. But I think it’s kinda cute, just like Kris and fits his style.
For me, Kris Drizzle > Adam Storm. And someone here had brought up how Kris Drizzle rhymes with K-Sizzle (CUTE!)
Oooooh, ‘Let It Rain’ + Kris in somewhat see through shirt from BritWeek Party… Shirt getting wetter & wetter, becoming translucent, then transparent….. then all the buttons magically fall off, so does the shirt…
Yeah, ‘Kris Drizzle’, it works now
Thanks, MusicAlltheTime for the image!
“It also reminds me of somebody’s video concept of Kris singing ‘Let It Rain,’ in the rain, in a t-shirt that gets wetter and wetter as the song goes on. Can’t remember who thought that up either, but the image has definitely stuck with me. ”
— LOL, I can’t be sure but was it me!!? Sounds like me! I remember posting something like that on the ‘Album Art Photoshoot Video’ post.
Hi Seeker, it probably was you. Thanks for that image. I try to focus on the music, but everytime I think of that it makes me blush a little.
Oh, I also like the rhyme with K-sizzle. So cute. And I love reasonable expectations, instead of OTT hype.
hahaha… i like the image. So it seems the origin is Seeker… lol
i like the image.. i think he would do well in a wet t-shirt
“Kris Drizzle” is not a nice phrase – it gives me a visual of Kris peeing rather than some amazing onslaught of press and single sales and album sales.
Oh Jeez, Starr! Peeing, really! LOL!!… Anyways ignore the phrase (Most do, some don’t) but enjoy the Let It Rain imagery…
How about Kris Reign (Rain)