[Zippy]

Originally Posted by patsylimerick

Aiden should not be condemned for aspiring to individuality, and that aspiration should not be completely discarded because of the platform he chose. It's about the smartest platform around. It might work.

Its the smartest if you crave instant fame and commercial success.

But if you crave musical integrity and respect then no it isn't. XF is a commercial factory and your product will always have its brand name stamped on it.

[patsylimerick]

Originally Posted by Zippy

Its the smartest if you crave instant fame and commercial success.

But if you crave musical integrity and respect then no it isn't. XF is a commercial factory and your product will always have its brand name stamped on it.

Ideally, absolutely. But if you've banged your head against the wall of the closed book for years - and clearly Aiden hasn't, he's not old enough - but if you have, I'm sure easy access to a greater audience - whatever the cost- must be tempting. after all, it's about making music, allowing people to listen to and enjoy it and, preferably, making a living along the way. I only say smart in the context of Aiden. In today's industry, how else could he get this level of exposure?

[Zippy]

Originally Posted by patsylimerick

In today's industry, how else could he get this level of exposure?

Facebook, youtube etc many artists are doing it via the internet these days and retaining their respect in the process.

I dont begrudge him success but when he starts acting like some precious musical genius who is so unique and intense then it kind of doesnt add up. Because I just don't believe an artist of that type would go the XF route. The XF route is all about commerciality and karaoke.

He seems to want to have his cake and eat it.

[patsylimerick]

Originally Posted by Zippy

Facebook, youtube etc many artists are doing it via the internet these days and retaining their respect in the process.

I dont begrudge him success but when he starts acting like some precious musical genius who is so unique and intense then it kind of doesnt add up. Because I just don't believe an artist of that type would go the XF route. The XF route is all about commerciality and karaoke.

He seems to want to have his cake and eat it.

I'm a complete technophobe, so you may be completely right about fb yt etc., I haven't a clue. If I want to listen to music I'm inclined, still, to go into a shop and pay cash for a CD (or dig out the LPs, sad, I know). I just think, sometimes, that the fans are more precious than the artists. We're watching the show and talking about it, so we should give them a little breadth to take advantage of it. The pained grimace Aiden indulges in makes me like him even more. I actually think Rebecca and Matt are both far better singers. But there's something about Aiden that intrigues me. I think treyc's got a belting voice, beyond that I wouldn't rate any of them, to be honest. Back to Aiden, though.There's something raw and promising there. I don't think his intensity has to add up in any context. I think it just is, and he just is, intense.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by patsylimerick

I actually think Rebecca and Matt are both far better singers. But there's something about Aiden that intrigues me.

This is exactly it. I love matt and rebecca(at times) and obviously they have stronger voices, or have upto now...but Aiden just has, something. I cant quite explain it and that sounds ridiculous, but its true

I love his voice too.