Anastacia - 'The Voice'

[PhoenixBloom]

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ANASTACIA

Talk about one of the most charismatic talents this decade, she is a beautiful woman with a voice that can move mountains!

Discuss her albums, singles, videos, tour performances etc! :D

Also she has announced she will reveal something new to her fans near the end of the year, what could it be??? :shock:

[Wayne]

NEW ALBUM!! Thats probably expecting too much :lol:

Maybe a new DVD/tour?

[PhoenixBloom]

NEW ALBUM!! Thats probably expecting too much :lol:

Maybe a new DVD/tour?

I so hope it's new music of some sort! Either a new single or album! :D Some of her fans think it's some sort of duet, or even a duet album and some think it's a show!

I hope her new album doesn't sound like 'Heavy Rotation' even though I do like it! :D

[Wayne]

I'd love for it to be a duet. I think it'd be brilliant if she recorded an album of duets. She sounded sooooo good with Mick Hucknall

[PhoenixBloom]

I adore her duet with Ben Moody 'Everything Burns' it's such a great and powerful track! It look set to be a hit aswell but for some reason it got pulled :evil: I love her live duets with Elton, Celine, Queen, Heart....the list is sooo long seriously but she isn't the sort of artist to duet it seems, especially with current stars, but apparently she has said it will be with a new artist/s? :shock: Hope to bloody god it isn't a bloody talentless sod like Lady Gaga! That would make me :lol:

[Wayne]

You'll Be Fine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RlpAgvRegs)

Isle Of Wight - August 2009!

[the revolution]

i was hoping this thread would be posted. :)

i never used to like her voice, the low notes used to sound terrible!. but after listening to left outside alone, i like her a bit more. i absolutely love the song sick and tired and welcome to my truth, both of which for me are like anthems

[Wayne]

Welcome To My Truth <3 Love it! I thought the Anastacia album was terrific (bar 1-2 tracks). The first 7 tracks in particular were exemplary!

[the revolution]

Welcome To My Truth <3 Love it! I thought the Anastacia album was terrific (bar 1-2 tracks). The first 7 tracks in particular were exemplary!


welcome to my truth i first heard abroad, and thought it was brilliant.

shame it took so long for me to actually find a copy

[Wayne]

I for one really enjoyed her Heavy Rotation album! I loved Absolutely Positively, especially when she performed it live.

[PhoenixBloom]

I for one really enjoyed her Heavy Rotation album! I loved Absolutely Positively, especially when she performed it live.


I find it difficult not to enjoy anything Anastacia does to be honest! :D But this album does show once again that Anastacia has the ability to tackle virtually any genre and pull it off in her own fab style. The album is not as good as 'Freak of Nature' or 'Anastacia' though but it should have had more success...I'm stilled shocked at it's lack of success all of her albums have sold over 1 million in the UK, even her Greatest Hits sold over 500,000, why do you think it flopped so badly? :(

PS: Thanks for that 'You'll Be Fine' vid :o she sang it perfectly live wonderful, I love it!

[Wayne]

IMO combination of many things. As sad as it is, I think the UK music scene in particular had forgotten her (much like they did Dido) and I think her new direction alienated a lot of her "easy listening" fans, who preferred her more MoR material.

[PhoenixBloom]

IMO combination of many things. As sad as it is, I think the UK music scene in particular had forgotten her (much like they did Dido) and I think her new direction alienated a lot of her "easy listening" fans, who preferred her more MoR material.

Well I think her newest album is way more easy listening than any of her past albums so that doesn't make sense to me, I just think her image and the new flatter rnbish sound didn't work, she should go back to her edgier look and sound I think! :D

[britneyfan09]

She has some good tracks but nothing more. I usually listen to music with depth and meaning and Anastacia has none of that. I feel she's not a very talented person either with a voice that could break windows and crack glasses. Her tone is unbearable and she sounds and looks a man as well. Overall a highly over-rated performer and she doesn't deserve any success whatsoever. I'm happy people are beginning to realize that now based on the sales of her latest horrid album "Heavy Rotation".

[Wayne]

Shocking. Just shocking!!

[PhoenixBloom]

Shocking. Just shocking!!

:lol:

I find what britneyfan said about Anastacia hilarious too! She/he likes music with depth/meaning and someone who has talent, then why the hell are they a Britney Spears fan! :lol: :lol: :lol: Anastacia has plenty of meaning and she has more talent in her finger than what Britney has in her entire body, silly people....pfft! :roll: And saying she doesn't deserve success is just WRONG, you have no idea what's she's been through and how long it took her to get into te biz, just go away and listen to 'Womanizer' and get all the depth that you so desire... :lol:

[PhoenixBloom]

She stated in an interview that the new project will involve 3 girls (singers) doing performances in November/December and that Press for the event will start this month!

She has also stated she will return to her edgier rock sound! :D

[PhoenixBloom]

:shock: :shock: :o

NEWS:

NEW SINGLE: ‘STALEMATE’ feat. ANASTACIA Out on 26th October 2009 on Island Records

Ben’s Brother release their brand new single ‘Stalemate’ featuring Anastacia on 26th October 2009 through the legendary Island Records.Written by Jamie Hartman and Camilla Boler, Jamie Hartman is accompanied on vocals by the little lady with the big voice – global multi million album selling artist Anastacia. Jamie contacted Anastacia to find out what she thought of the single ‘Stalemate’ and she instantly fell in love with it. Anastacia says, “I loved the song the moment I heard it and have been thrilled to add my vocals and have the opportunity to work with Jamie."

Having just played V festival and scored a stellar 4 star live review in The Times, new single ‘Stalemate’ is taken from Ben’s Brother’s second album “Battling Giants” and continues to build on the remarkable success of their debut album “Beta Male Fairytales”. This duet extends Jamie Hartman’s long list of collaborations and co-writes, including, Joss Stone, Jason Mraz, Paul Young, Will Young, Natalie Imbruglia, Emma Bunton, Lemar, Beverley Knight and N-Dubz.

Island Records stepped in just four weeks before the UK release of first single ‘Apologise’, to take Ben’s Brother’s second album

"Battling Giants” to an international audience. The band then signed a world-wide joint-venture deal and this year Island Records; itself celebrated its 50th birthday after a lifespan that has introduced the world to the undisputed talents of the likes of Bob Marley, U2 and Amy Winehouse. Now Ben’s Brother join these legends to form part of Island Record’s history.

Powerful, melody laden, vibrant and boasting immaculate lyrics, ‘Stalemate’ is possibly the best song ever written by Ivor Novello nominated Jamie Hartman and highlights his undeniable talent for writing the catchiest songs.

Jamie Hartman says on the new single, “Anastacia is an amazing singer and a great performer - it was a total pleasure working with her and I'm looking forward to performing with her live!”

New Single: ‘Stalemate’ will be available on download and CD on 26th October 2009 on Island Records

[Amy.]

Shocking. Just shocking!!

:lol:

I find what britneyfan said about Anastacia hilarious too! She/he likes music with depth/meaning and someone who has talent, then why the hell are they a Britney Spears fan! :lol: :lol: :lol: Anastacia has plenty of meaning and she has more talent in her finger than what Britney has in her entire body, silly people....pfft! :roll: And saying she doesn't deserve success is just WRONG, you have no idea what's she's been through and how long it took her to get into te biz, just go away and listen to 'Womanizer' and get all the depth that you so desire... :lol:
there is no need to start bringing other artists into it. Alex was clearly only stating his opinion. If you think Britney is so untalented good for you, but she is completely irrelevant to an Anastacia topic.

[PhoenixBloom]

New project revealed!:

Anastacia, Chaka Khan & Lulu (Supergroup Concerts)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar ... group.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1213074/Here-come-old-girls-Lulu-Chaka-Khan-Anastacia-roll-decades-festive-supergroup.html)

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Totally unexpected! :o

[Nichu94]

She's an amazing artist.
I love her pop/rock style of the 1st 3 albums. Left outside alone is my favorite song by her.

The last album was very disappointing....

[Amy.]

She should do more songs like 'Left Outside Alone'

that song was so powerful, the lyrics were just so empowering. i loved it <3 :grinlove:

[PhoenixBloom]

Here's the new song! :shock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdm8bYcQ3jQ

whadya think? 8-)

[Wayne]

I wasn't even aware she was due a new song! :oops: Bad fan lol

The song is really good! Her voice sounds on TOP form. So much emotion!

[PhoenixBloom]

tut tut :D glad you like it, just hope it does something for her! :D

[Wayne]

Its just not 'that' commercial tbh. I can't see it doing that much for her. Shame, because I love the song

[PhoenixBloom]

:shock:

Full 'Stalemate' video, wow what a simple & beautiful video, I'm glad it's not an over the top video very cute and I must say Anastacia looks back to her stunning self! :D :o

Stalemate (Full Video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxIuDUIIJuw

[Wayne]

I really love its simplicity! Just an absolutely lovely video. Anastacia looks amazing

[PhoenixBloom]

The video is quite popular on Youtube, almost got 12,000 views in just 4 days! :D I just love it and feel like I'm getting more of the best side of her back! :D

[Wayne]

^ Yeah that's how I felt. I loved Heavy Rotation, don't get me wrong. But she held back and I felt it was something she was forced into. I'd love to see more of this Anastacia

[Wayne]

Phoenix, our girl has just been on This Morning (early morning UK show)! 8-) However, I felt she wasn't as good as she should've been! :oops: She just held back to much, seemingly to allow for Ben's Brother's lack of range! :crazy: She should've just gone for it!! Also, I didn't like her make up!! :shock:

[PhoenixBloom]

Yeah she sounded good at the beginning but she sounded really off as it went on :shock: She had no power in her voice, apparently on her fan forum, they reckon she has a cold and has been exhausted! :cry: The songs up 60 places on iTunes though, but it hasn't appeared on the overall chart yet! :evil:

[PhoenixBloom]

UK Airplay Chart

NEW: #72 Stalemate

But on iTunes the songs only at #170 on the Pop 200! :shock: :cry:

[PhoenixBloom]

apparently this tune didn't even enter the top 200!!!!!!!!! :o And it dropped to #88 on UK airplay too! :( I wonder if she'll have a hit again? :(

[Wayne]

Well honestly, were we expecting her to sell a single off the back of a This Morning performance? AND only a top 75 airplay hit?

Still, the song is awesome and it should've been top 10 IMO. New album please Ana!

[PhoenixBloom]

Still, the song is awesome and it should've been top 10 IMO. New album please Ana!

my feelings exactly! :)

[Wayne]

I do love her, but I also feel that by touring with Lulu and Chaka, she is damaging her credibility an ickle bit :hide:

[Wayne]

PS I LMAO when I read this - its slightly off-topic but still:

Chaka Khan to model for Evans (http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/1019/chaka.html)

LMAO! :DeAd:

[PhoenixBloom]

I do love her, but I also feel that by touring with Lulu and Chaka, she is damaging her credibility an ickle bit :hide:

I thought that :lol: but both are great and Chaka is a legend, but they've both been out of the biz for a while, maybe she should have done it with Aretha, Diana Ross or Tina! Now that would be :eek: can you imagine!? Brilliant! And :lol: at tht Chaka link, I think she'd be great though! :giggle:

[PhoenixBloom]

ANASTACIA NEWS:

She will be at the Royal Variety Performance as a performer, Lady Gaga, Chaka Khan, Mika, Lulu & Faryl Smith have also been added to the list!:cornut: The show will air on 13th December in the UK!:D

http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpoolnews/Stars-added-to-Royal-Variety.5842975.jp (http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpoolnews/Stars-added-to-Royal-Variety.5842975.jp)

Also there will be a DVD of the Here Come The Girls Concerts too:

Source/credit:
AnastaciaSource.org

[Wayne]

A DVD of the concerts is brilliant! :D

And woo for this live performance - I'd love her to perform her older hits to stir some interest, but you can guarantee she'll sing some dodgy shit that they've been performing on this tour - I'm Every Woman or something, that benefits nobody! :(

[Wayne]

I want the old Anastacia back - THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SVUriTCU5U) Anastacia! :( She was FLAWLESS!

[PhoenixBloom]

^^ That performance from her is absolutely OUTSTANDING, she drowns the orchestra out, it's one of my alltime favourites from any artist! Her voice goes right through my heart, she is a TRUE star! No gimmics, just her OWNING the stage! B) On FIRE!!!