Bruno Mars expected to headline halftime Superbowl show

[PJTHEDOORS]

After previous consideration......Its NY....It Should have been hip hop.....which is the one music that is brining us together....IF BY SOME STRANGE REASON THE COWBOYS MAKE IT TO THE SUPERBOWL IN NY......JAY Z SHOULD BE GIVEN A CALL....

I want someone who actually uses the vocal chords. Performers who talk and are called musicians, not my thing.

 

[Lodeus]

Daft Punk with guests would've been a great choice.

 

[jnday]

I think the worse in recent years was The Who. That was cruel. I would be happy with Kid Rock every year if I had my choice.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

If they want a NY flavor then they should have gone with Alicia Keys imo. That gal could sing the phone book and I would listen.

 

[Nova]

I think it's a good choice.

To be fair, now that his music is not being dictated by the studio (like it was for his first album) he's putting out good stuff-- at least for the pop genre. He’s no longer doing that lovesick, whiny, ‘please don’t leave me/walk all over me’ music.


From an instrumental stand point, the music is ‘good’—not overly clever or intricate, but it’s not ‘noise’ like a lot of pop music today. And Mars’ vocals remind me a bit of Michael Jackson.


I’m not big on pop music, but I understand why it’s going to be the main choice for an event like the super bowl. Knowing that, Mars is a good pick. I mean, honestly… who’s better out there right now?

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I think it's a good choice.
To be fair, now that his music is not being dictated by the studio (like it was for his first album) he's putting out good stuff-- at least for the pop genre. He’s no longer doing that lovesick, whiny, ‘please don’t leave me/walk all over me’ music.
From an instrumental stand point, the music is ‘good’—not overly clever or intricate, but it’s not ‘noise’ like a lot of pop music today. And Mars’ vocals remind me a bit of Michael Jackson.
I’m not big on pop music, but I understand why it’s going to be the main choice for an event like the super bowl. Knowing that, Mars is a good pick. I mean, honestly… who’s better out there right now?

Anyone not doing pop.

 

[WoodysGirl]

I think it's a good choice.

To be fair, now that his music is not being dictated by the studio (like it was for his first album) he's putting out good stuff-- at least for the pop genre. He’s no longer doing that lovesick, whiny, ‘please don’t leave me/walk all over me’ music.


From an instrumental stand point, the music is ‘good’—not overly clever or intricate, but it’s not ‘noise’ like a lot of pop music today. And Mars’ vocals remind me a bit of Michael Jackson.


I’m not big on pop music, but I understand why it’s going to be the main choice for an event like the super bowl. Knowing that, Mars is a good pick. I mean, honestly… who’s better out there right now?

Justin Timberlake. Did you see his MTV VMA performance. Pure greatness. But he's probably still persona non grata to the league.

 

[Nova]

Justin Timberlake. Did you see his MTV VMA performance. Pure greatness. But he's probably still persona non grata to the league.

I initially mentioned JT and Katy Perry, but removed them when I remembered the whole wardrobe malfunction thing with Timberlake. Honestly, he'd be ideal, but as you mentioned he's likely not welcomed any longer.

 

[Nova]

Anyone not doing pop.

I just don't see it.

Rock and Rap are kind of dead right now if we're talking about suitable performers for a super bowl half time (which also narrows the field of Rappers that could be selected).

Country... maybe. But they're in New York. They're not going to go with a country performer.

 

[Smith22]

I dig Bruno and his music. His band is awesome as well. I saw him live when he came to town and he was excellent.

I can understand his music not being your cup of tea, but saying the man can't sing... I don't get that at all.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I just don't see it.

Rock and Rap are kind of dead right now if we're talking about suitable performers for a super bowl half time (which also narrows the field of Rappers that could be selected).

Country... maybe. But they're in New York. They're not going to go with a country performer.

Rock is dead? Because it's not mainsteam or on American Idol doesn't mean it's dead.

What defines suitable? What's in the lyrics?

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Couldn't edit my last post. I also include Alternative music, not just rock. So if rock is dead, there is alternative.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

I just don't see it.

Rock and Rap are kind of dead right now if we're talking about suitable performers for a super bowl half time (which also narrows the field of Rappers that could be selected).

Country... maybe. But they're in New York. They're not going to go with a country performer.

Rock isn't dead it just kinda smells funny....
When you have nonsense like Nickleback and Poo Fighters leading the way you know things are lesser then what they could be/or were.
And please don't get me started on todays "country" which is basically been watered down to appeal to the lowest common denominator with a fiddle solo thrown in for fake authentication. Ditto for most popular rap as well.

 

[Nova]

Rock is dead? Because it's not mainsteam or on American Idol doesn't mean it's dead.

What defines suitable? What's in the lyrics?

Lyrics are a part of it, but that's not exactly what I was talking about.

Suitable, in this context, means a performer that would be good for the super bowl-- a somewhat family program viewed by 100 million+, the biggest stage in America.

Meaning the performer needs to:

1. Appeal to a very wide demographic.
2. Has to be somewhat upbeat and fun. (Adele is a highly regarded performer, but no way is she suitable for a SB halftime)
3. Should not be a polarizing figure.
4. Cannot be risque in their performance-- meaning subsequently their fame couldn't have been built on that stand as well (think Lady Gaga).
---addendum to 4, unless said performer is a legend, which brings me to...
5. Has to have had some kind of staying power-- a proven track record.
6. Has to be a relatively well known performer

To summarize, you have to have a safe pick.

What Rap/Rock acts fit those categories? With relevance to the criteria, both Rap and Rock aren't fielding any good candidates, hence Rap/Rock are kind of dead for this category.

 

[Tabascocat]

Lyrics are a part of it, but that's not exactly what I was talking about.

Suitable, in this context, means a performer that would be good for the super bowl-- a somewhat family program viewed by 100 million+, the biggest stage in America.

Meaning the performer needs to:

1. Appeal to a very wide demographic.
2. Has to be somewhat upbeat and fun. (Adele is a highly regarded performer, but no way is she suitable for a SB halftime)
3. Should not be a polarizing figure.
4. Cannot be risque in their performance-- meaning subsequently their fame couldn't have been built on that stand as well (think Lady Gaga).
---addendum to 4, unless said performer is a legend, which brings me to...
5. Has to have had some kind of staying power-- a proven track record.
6. Has to be a relatively well known performer

To summarize, you have to have a safe pick.

What Rap/Rock acts fit those categories? With relevance to the criteria, both Rap and Rock aren't fielding any good candidates, hence Rap/Rock are kind of dead for this category.

You just summarized Taylor Swift

 

[Nova]

You just summarized Taylor Swift

Ha. Don't be surprised if she shows up eventually! Although I think she's killing her own reputation by being a seemingly immature scornful ex which is making her a pretty polarizing figure nowadays among some women.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Lyrics are a part of it, but that's not exactly what I was talking about.

Suitable, in this context, means a performer that would be good for the super bowl-- a somewhat family program viewed by 100 million+, the biggest stage in America.

A family program? So familys don't listen to alternative or even so called rock music? In other words, you want bubble gum music.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Get Donnie and Marie.

 

[Nova]

A family program? So familys don't listen to alternative or even so called rock music? In other words, you want bubble gum music.

No, the NFL wants that.

I, personally, don't look forward to the NFL featuring an artist or band that I like because they never have and they never will.

But since you're insistent. What performers would you want?

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

No, the NFL wants that.

I, personally, don't look forward to the NFL featuring an artist or band that I like because they never have and they never will.

But since you're insistent. What performers would you want?

Post a link that the nfl wants a famly SAFE program. And that alternative or rock music isn't suitable.

I just see familys as a wide range of people. Not just one sect as you seem to portray.