"Undone" general discussion (split from interview thread)

[My Alter Ego]

^^Miguel, I'm not certain that it's the Idol tour band (although that would make sense), but I do think they are musicians connected with the AI machine. I think, although am not positive because there isn't enough of a straight on shot of him, that the person you remember/
recognize is Michael Orland, the AI music director(?) (or one of them).

Tom22, both you and Dr. J have made some comments that have made me rethink my position regarding why Haley seems to want to distance herself from this song. John suggested that she doesn't want to be "defined" by this song and you mentioned the "diva" element. When the label "diva" is attached to someone, they seem to get "boxed in" in terms of what the diva's "adoring" public will accept from them. And the last thing Haley wants is to be limited artistically.

[midnightblues]

Dang if Hales were to get some good T/V time and air with this song Undone, that's all it would take to light the fuse.That's how good it is.Yes it is

[danzeb]

She takes a great song and makes it even better in this live version. She controls the power notes better than she did on the album. I also agree the band did a good job.

I need to post this video of Haley crushing the song live in this thread too.

I rose the question if the higher notes would be a strain to sing live ... not in the least from this performance a week or two ago.

I think it's better than the album even ..

i'm impressed with the band here..
i guess they were just pro musicians sitting in for the event?
any opinions on that?.. amazing what a super pro can pickup quickly if so.
Less is more sometimes,
but they did know where to give.
they really helped at the climax..
listen to the pregnant pause the keyboardest pulls at 3:00 to 3:01 ...that latent holding back of the chord emphasizes the suspense .... mimicing the lenght of a human breath taken before making an important point.
the drummer just holds back and only gives to assist the build to the climax barely touch the symbol.. a bit more a phrase later then the warm of the sustained brush at 3:25 ish
I'd have nice things to say about the bass and the guitar to in their discretion but artistry focused on complementing Haley when they came in.

[midnightblues]

I don't think one song in particular it defines who you are as an artist. But I do believe the same types of songs with relative words does define you. I mean look at Ozzy Osbourne. His songs are about darkness that's why he's called the kingdom of darkness as to Michael Jackson being called the King of Pop because most of the songs are on the pop bandwagon. Haley on the other hand has a variety of songs and she expresses them well.and she is not about being a sad ,happy jazz, or blues singer she has it all. When I had our little band going the key songwriter which was the drummer said quote. If it's a sad song put your emotions into it like you were feeling it Thats part of being a recording artist, you have to act and play the part. and draw from the crowd. Because the crowd will inspire you and musicians thrive off of that. Listening to this YouTube video of undone again to me it sounds like Haleyis holding nothing back .I think she did embrace Undone.IMO also looking at the keyboard player he does look familiar. Look at some of the past videos of Hayley singing House of the rising Sun, walking down those stairs you can see the keyboard player plainly.Dunno Just saying

[cherelann]

Umm, Undone, has too much angst in the lyrics for me to like it alot. Haley does sing it well but I would prefer Spiderweb be the song that makes her a star. Halloween is on the horizon so it could get some momentum in October...so much talent, so many great songs, the possiblities for success seem almost a given...

[Babbs234]

Umm, Undone, has too much angst in the lyrics for me to like it alot. Haley does sing it well but I would prefer Spiderweb be the song that makes her a star. Halloween is on the horizon so it could get some momentum in October...so much talent, so many great songs, the possiblities for success seem almost a given...

Spiderweb would be a fun song to hear around Halloween on the radio. I think any of Haley's songs could be a hit, if promoted and marketed right! They are all so good!

[Petr]

I don't think one song in particular it defines who you are as an artist. But I do believe the same types of songs with relative words does define you. I mean look at Ozzy Osbourne. His songs are about darkness that's why he's called the kingdom of darkness as to Michael Jackson being called the King of Pop because most of the songs are on the pop bandwagon. Haley on the other hand has a variety of songs and she expresses them well.and she is not about being a sad ,happy jazz, or blues singer she has it all. When I had our little band going the key songwriter which was the drummer said quote. If it's a sad song put your emotions into it like you were feeling it Thats part of being a recording artist, you have to act and play the part. and draw from the crowd. Because the crowd will inspire you and musicians thrive off of that. Listening to this YouTube video of undone again to me it sounds like Haleyis holding nothing back .I think she did embrace Undone.IMO also looking at the keyboard player he does look familiar. Look at some of the past videos of Hayley singing House of the rising Sun, walking down those stairs you can see the keyboard player plainly.Dunno Just saying

It is an American Idol Tour Band. They played with her last year.

[Miguel]

stairway2halien found this promotion:

Beats Studio™ HD Noise-Cancelling Headphones ($350) with 25 Song Downloads at HSN.com

Buying the headphones gives a "Digital download card for 25 songs", including "Undone".

What's interesting is, all other songs are singles (by Interscope artists)...
Could mean nothing, but can also be a hint...?

25 Song Downloads

Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
Nero - Promises
Timbaland - Hands in the Air
Imagine Dragons - It's Time
Keyshia Cole - Enough of No Love
MGK - Invincible
K'NAAN - Hurt Me Tomorrow
will.i.am - This is Love
Zedd - Spectrum
Slaughterhouse - My Life
Michael Kiwanuka - I'm Getting Ready
Lana Del Rey - National Anthem
Nelly Furtado - Big Hoops
Ellie Goulding - Lights
Haley Reinhart - Undone
Robin Thicke - All Tied Up
Far East Movement - Turn Up the Love
Phillip Phillips - Home
Eva Simons - Renegade
Azealia Banks - Liquorice
Matthew Koma - Parachute
OMG Girlz - Where the Boys At
Cassie - King of Hearts
Chelsea Williams - Billionaire
Avicii - Silhouettes

[alpha7388]

Beats Electric, owned by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine.

[Miguel]

Someone Haley follows:

Sophie Vandervelde ‏@sophievee4

listening to @HaleyReinhart new album... its fantaaaastic!!! #listenup! go check it out

Sophie Vandervelde ‏@sophievee4

Undone by @HaleyReinhart absolutely amazing! i almost cried the first time i heard it... totally beautiful #listenup