The album thing -- timing and control

[Miguel]

WE know from reports that Pia began working on her album not long after she was booted from the show. According to former contestant Tim Halperin, who spoke with her when the tour passed through the DFW area last week, it's practically complete.

Scotty gave an interview with a Houston radio station today in which he said he was working on an album that should be released in the early fall. The interviewer asked him about writing his own songs and he affirmed that he does but this album is happening so quickly...hopefully as they get more albums out later... [he'll have the opportunity to contribute]

Scotty stated they pitch him songs but he makes the final call..."it's not about me, it's about selecting songs the audience wants to hear."

The same station interviewed Lauren and she said she is halfway done recording her album and is "recording tomorrow" in Atlanta, GA. She stated her producer is awesome and the album is supposed to come out sometime this fall.

These productions all seem a bit rushed to me, reflecting a desire to strike while the iron is hot. In a similar vein, many of the Idol's iTunes were apparently completed in a single take.

So where does this leave Haley Reinhart?

Someone who met her at a tour meet-and-greet said "it's going to be awhile until her album comes out. She said she’s taking things one at a time and is just focused on the tour right now."

Although I want an album from her soon, I prefer it to be one she's proud to release. It is clear from some comments she made previously that the single they were going to release wasn't up to her standards.

If they allow her to be, I believe she will be demanding in the choice of songs and she has the vocal ability to quickly nail the sound they want.

But I don't want the production to be as rushed as the iTunes because I believe there is some truth to the criticism she doesn't always connect with the lyrics. I think she's capable of that but has had such a trouble-free life so far (I hope she continues to have one) and the production has been so rushed that some nuances have been lost. But if they slow the process down and give her time to relate to the lyrics and help her understand the nuances she can nail them.

A small concern I have is her apparent desire to give off a sultry vibe (see tour). I think she can do that but an entire album of that type of music would be a mistake.

My primary concern is the production -- the instruments and backup vocals and how they use them.

What say ye? What do you think we can expect in terms of timing, content and production values?

[midnightblues]

HALEY SAID that she is somewhat a perfectionist that what she stated in one of her interviews,And i believe that to be true, so she will take her time in makeing a masterpeace.Before i was forced to take a early retirement i was a building contractor.And when i would do a job, my customers would ask we why do you tale so long to do a job. Well i would say that I want the job to be perfect.Haley is that way also she wont put out a album that is of poor quality.I think that when it is finished product Haley will be satisfied with it and so will her fans .....................................

[Miguel]

I agree that Haley Reinhart is an artist, which means by default she is something of a perfectionist. I just don't know how much control she has at this early stage in her career. I'm hoping they believe in her and give that amount of control. Casey James has been touring for a year, writing dozens of songs, and trying some of them out in live performances, because he wants his first album to reflect his artistic sensibilities and be a commercial success. I don't know if that's an option for Haley.

[midnightblues]

I agree that Haley Reinhart is an artist, which means by default she is something of a perfectionist. I just don't know how much control she has at this early stage in her career. I'm hoping they believe in her and give that amount of control. Casey James has been touring for a year, writing dozens of songs, and trying some of them out in live performances, because he wants his first album to reflect his artistic sensibilities and be a commercial success. I don't know if that's an option for Haley.

Haley will get her way but your right. i

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Dang puter wouldnt let me finish. I dont what is all in the contract as far as her getting her way,in singing what she wants. at this point in her young career there is gointo be some give and take. After all its all about what is gona sell and what isnt.Its BS. the vipers want to make money

[midnightblues]

I just went to goggle and typed in ,How recording contracts work wow lots of insight see what ya think

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or HOW STUFF WORKS THATS A GOOD ONE Haley needs to get a Lawyer

[bluzazz]

even if the first album isn't a masterpiece,i hope the fans stick with her ,cos most artists need a second(or third) album to really get the sound they want out there.we dont know how much control she has ,probably very little.She does have a certain quality and uniqueness about her and hopefully the industry will let her blossom, let her perfect her vision.To me,it's her voice that is so riveting, it takes you on her journey .Anyway, gotta go ,im Hooked ,and i need a fix,maybe i will start with a piece of my heart and a benny concoction today!

[Miguel]

Her voice is riveting so I think there will be several songs her fans will like even if the album isn't a masterpiece. I imagine they use session musicians at first for the studio recordings and only if there's enough initial interest would they look to form a touring band. The latter seems like it would require much more chemistry professionally and personally.