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Comments during 2010

Robert Allen
Hi, I just wanted to say how much I continue to enjoy Keedie's performance on 0MUSIC - SKY. This rendition is so moving - Bless her!
Kind regards
Robert

X-Factor Comments


Keedie Green

Hello everyone! I'm back from bootcamp, unfortunately i was not what they were looking for as my kind of music does not suit the show.. But i would like to thank everyone for the support and i wish the last contenders all the best as i met some wonderful people! Xxx
 

Kerri Lunt

Aww Keedie im so sorry, you are fantastic xx
 

Dave Hancock

I am absolutely gobsmacked that Keedie Green has been sent home from Bootcamp on the first day!! I was at the Birmingham NEC show and she was ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!! She got a resounding YES from Louis Walsh, Natalie Imbruglia, Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowel! Yes, that’s correct, 4 YESES!! I am 100% certain that many millions of X-Factor viewers would have loved to witness Keedie’s extraordinary talent on the live shows!!
 

Hayley Ga Ga Davenport

u should go for theatre work hun, with your voice it will suit theatre better. Such a shame tho. Really hope they realise what they have lost.
 

Michael Jenkins

unlucky chin up
 

Jon Christos

There's more to life than the quick reality tv rise to fame chuck, you had star quality before that show was invented - drop me a line sometime, i may have some ideas for you.............x
 

Zoe Hodge

there loss Keedie! u better than them anyway! xxx
 

Sasha Perkes

Britains got talent!!! keed!!! obv ur too good for x-factor! hope to see u out sat xxx
 

Samantha Annan

that sucks...BGT next?
 

Lynne Walker

Never mind my love. you already had the X factor way above what they are looking for. Remember what I said - no failures just new opportunities. much love x x x
 

Jon Sadd

bad luck hun, def go for bgt cos u def got the talent u always have amazing singer x x
 

Nadine Babb

I love u keedie i love u so much x x x x x x x
 

Julia Askew

so sorry you didnt get through hun, was rooting for you!! they dont know what they are missin!!
 

Debbie Hendren

Was watching Fern Brittan's 5 oclock show 2nite keedie and one of the GMTV presenters was on and is now working for radio 2 or 3 and she said that they are looking for an up and comin opera singer who can sing on stage!! It's also being judged. xxx
 

Jane Lang

Awwww bad luck mate, at least you gave it a shot xxxxx We're all still proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxx
 

Bill Callaghan

There's politics beyond your control babe - but your talent - they'll never have it: ) x
 

Rachael Dart

they have rubbish taste in music then!!!!
 

Alf Bridge

Disgraceful.. looking for more Jedwards no doubt.
 

Sarah Rara Jones

wankers your voice is beautiful x
 

Dave Haddock

It's obvious!! - You were just too good for the 'X-Factory' Keeds!! Lotsa love xxxx
 

John Beech

Keedie, we all Love you and you are simply the best, better than all the rest xxxx
 

Babby Babb

Ur my little super star keeds!! Lv u soooo much xx
 

Farrah Nasseri

ur joking! keedie u sing better than most of the people that go on that show, will be interesting 2 see it on telly and see what they went with cuz i bet they wern't better, completely their loss hun x x x
 

Kass Truman

awwww babe never mind there must b a greater reason 4 u not being picked someone up there has a much bigger plan 4 u than simon cowells puppet xx lov u lots xx
 

Elaine Matthews

We still love you x

Susan Jordan

it's there loss. x
 

Keedie Green

Hello everyone....

Just like to say a huge thank you for your lovely comments... it means alot!!

Dave who does this website is a dear friend, myself and family love him to bits!Also Nicola Javis is a lovely lady who does my keedie myspace.. Thank you to both of these amazing people and to everyone who has supported me!! you all keep me lifted and with all your kind words you help me want to succeed to do an album for you all to enjoy!

lots of love keedie xxx

Comments during 2009

Lian Limin
Location:
Singapore

i was at esplanade with siblings at night. i did emo for awhile and we started to get high. gena and i sang 'I Believe My Heart', over and over again. it's so nice lah. and i can pitch the damn high notes! haha. but, i'm having a very bad sore throat now, after today's shoutings during band. the band members were laughing at me lah. i hope i can regain my voice by monday. i wanna sing again! haha. the song is damn nice. it's from the woman in white. i fell in love with the song. haha. it's totally loves lah!

reihamca
Location:
UK

Chassanta
Location:
Mexico

keedie has wonderful beautiful voice many thank you for web site

Snowflake
Location:
Hong Kong

i only jus get keedie album wich is sooperb. is there any more music in future of keedie?

Josh
Location:
Manhatten, New York USA

I have never heard a voice like it!! totally fabulous, hope keedie is around making music for many years to come! Thank you so much for giving me the chance to listen to that awesome voice!!

Trisha
Location:
UK

Hello there
Me and many Keedie fans are wondering if she will be making another album? Really really rrrrrreally want her to do another album, one album of hers in my collection isn't good!!

Thank you,
Trisha

Brian Hoeche
Location:
USA

Stopping by to jam with 'My Reason'. My guitar is overwhelmed with
Keedie's voice.......... so haunting and beautiful!!!

Joey O
Location
New York - USA

Hey Keedie,
Greetings from New York. Beautiful voice... Keep up the great music!!

Much love and many blessings!

Joe x

Galais

Location:
Aquitaine
France

Your voice touches me deeply, wish you all the best.
Galaïs.

Galais

Location:
Aquitaine
France

Hi Keedie, I've just come to listen again..in search of peace and your music soothe my souls everytime..
so, thank you!
Best,
Galaïs.

Comments during 2008

Galaïs (Songwriter)
Location:
France

Hi Keedie, I've just come to listen again.. in search of peace and your music soothe my souls everytime..
so, thank you! your voice touches me deeply, wish you all the best.
Galaïs.

Brian Hoeche
Location:
Indiana - USA

I always love listening to the beauty!!!

Biby
Location:
Romania

hey Keedie, you have an angel voice,
it's really lovely i was happy when the CD got here in Romania i also love -i belive my heart- you should get a CD with lovely dunk :} you have amazing voice!! ....
take care

Diaphonia Regis
Location:
London

Great music is yours, and above all your idyllic voice, it's good to fly over the mountains, bye madame

Grё
Location:
Hungary

Hello,Keedie!
How are you? I hope you are ok. :) I love your sooooongs!!!! :D:D Congrats!;):D
Lots of kisses

Gaёiie
Location:
France

I like your song with steve hart,  you have a beautiful voice, best wishes for 2008 from france .

Mugucian
Location:
Montana - USA

Hey Keedie..I had a good listen to your tunes...good set you have here! I really like your song "My Reason"...Very Cool VIbes coming from this piece of Music! Best of Luck in 2008!!

Robbie
Location:
London

hey keedie, i love "My Reason" i cant stop listeing to it!
U have a wonderful voice, and ill be supporting you all the way!
xxxx

Douglas
Location:
Glasgow
Scotland

Massive respect to you Keedie xxx

Following correspondence taken from the Amazon website forum

Helen K Paulus
Location:
Boca Raton, Florida, USA

You can find the End Credit Music done and sung by Keedie...she was personally picked by Andy Garci to do the Video called MY REASON....on MY SPACE. You can find Keedie on MY SPACE. Go halfway down the page on right and the Music Video from Modigliani is there. Keedie is a cross over Soprano who you will fall in love with.

Helen K Paulus
Location:
Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Susan you track Modigliani pretty much and I work too much to but for the future can you let people know Keedie can be found on My Space which I joined, her as a Friend and Nicola who handles her music, past and present, including Modigliani. She is the one I go to for all info. on Modigliani.

Susan K Haynes
Location:
Paris, Texas, USA

Hi, Helen,
Thanks ever so for the info. I think Keedie is an amazing singer who has not received the recognition she deserves. I'll go to My Space and thank you again.
Best,
Susan

Nicola Jarvis
Location:
Hertfordshire, UK

I'm the "Nicola" in question. Keedie's album is really not that difficult to get hold of. If you go to the British version of this site, Amazon.co.uk, there are plenty of CHEAP copies on there. You will pay extra import charges, of course, but her CD goes for about $8 on amazon.co.uk. The song 'My Reason' is on that album. The soundtrack to this film does not feature Keedie's song on it.

I have a website for Keedie as well: www.keedieonline.com, but it's not up to date, my friend, Dave Haddock, runs a very up to date website: www.keedie.info

Keedie's Myspace, which I run, is at www.myspace.com/keediebabb

Susan K Haynes
Location:
Paris, Texas, USA

Hi, Nicola,
How nice to "meet" you! Actually, I was just able to get Keedie's CD (new) off eBay; it came from China and was quite expensive, but worth every single dollar!
She's got the most amazing voice, and MY REASON is my fave song in Modigilani. I gave up trying to get the soundtrack here in the US and then I discovered Keedie's song, MY REASON, wasn't even on it, the main reason I wanted it. Thank you for your very kind information on the CD, the soundtrack and the websites for Keedie.
I wish her the great success she so richly deserves, and you and Mr. Haddock the same. Kindest Regards, Susan Haynes, Paris, Texas

Emily
(aged 48)
USA

I don't listen to many female vocalists, I just prefer a male voice. But Keedie's voice is simply sublime. A total pleasure to listen to.

Comments during 2007

Film-maker - Vic
Location:
Burbank - California
USA

I want your voice in my movie!!

Just brilliant!!!

Vic

Sarah
Location:
Niedersachsen
Germany

Your voice is amazing, deffo one of the greatest I've ever heard. lots of love
Sarah x

Amethyste
Location:
Hamburg
Germany

Hello Keedie,
I have to say, I have not heard a voice like your in a long long time... You really can mesh styles really well and turn a song into a beautiful adventure.  I wish you all the best in your career!

Much love and joy to you,

Amethyste

Brian Hoech
Location:
Indiana, USA

Hello Keedie, thank you so much for letting me be in your world:) I am absolutely blown away by the beauty of your voice!!

Peace and Love to you,
Brian

Brian Hoech
Location:
Indiana, USA

I can't help but to comment again so soon. I've been watching your video "My Reason"......I am deeply moved...this song.....and how you performed it is incredible. The structure of changing the keys from Gm to Em and back to Gm using Cm as the dorian poured out the emotion to an even higher level and the ending was...(no words can say). Hands down.....one of the best songs I have ever been blessed enough to hear.

You are a blessing to the world. Wow!!! I'll be back often and will encourage many to come to your site.

Ok, enough of that :) Have a great future.
With much Love,
Brian

John Bindell
Location:
USA

Hi Keedie,
You have and amazing gift. I wish you multiple wishes for continued success for all upcoming concerts. May all your goals and dreams come about the way you want them to. Again, you are so blessed. Glad to hear you.
John

Karen
Location:
Florida
USA

Hello Keedie!! Your Music Is Lovely!! Thanks For Sharing A Part Of Yourself Through Your Music With All Of Us Here On MySpace..

I Saw You On Jon Christos's MySpace & If You Two Ever Get Together To Sing One Day, I Think It Would Be A Smashing Success...

Good Luck In All You Do!! Take Care Of Yourself, God Bless You & Yours & Have A Wonderful Day!

Karen

Warren
Location:
Saint Ann
Missouri
USA

You have a beautiful voice. I especially love the new song "You'll See"
Warren x

Anna Koukoullis
Location:
London

Hey Keedie! you have a great voice! so delicate yet so powerful! I'm amazed at 14 you had decided your path!  That's great.  Love 'My Reason' good luck for the future.
Anna xx

Will Rose
Location:
Texas
USA

Deborah
Posted to Keedie MySpace:

Hi Keedie

For 6 months all I've listened to exclusively in the bath is your CD I Believe My Heart

Comments during 2006

Sophie Langan
United Kingdom

Keedie has got this most astonishing, rich, beautiful voice! The high note she sings on "Ebben... Ne andro lontana" is thrilling, "My Reason" is beautiful and majestically sung. I love "I believe my Heart", a duet with Duncan from Blue taken from Andrew Lloyd Webber's fantastic new musical "The Woman in White". I love "The Star in You", it is a beautiful song and already sounds like a classic! I love this album, it is one of my favourites and I can't wait for her next one!

keedie
Location: Devon

Nicola and Andy:
As always, we are grateful to hear from you. Glad your performance at the match went well. We look forward to forthcoming events!

martyn

martyn.okeefe@btinternet.com

daveh

davey581@hotmail.com

Location: Lancaster, England

David

dphfield@comcast.net

Location:
Paducah, Kentucky USA

Jessica Haddock  

davehaddock@yelloway.co.uk

Location:
Altrincham, Cheshire

Ms Athena Tooze
Location:
Brooklyn,
New York, USA 

"Keedie's fabulous voice is truly amazing - Her soprano notes are definately in league with those who sing at the Metropolitan Opera. I used to think Charlotte Church was an extraordinary singer, but when I last saw her on TV, it seemed she just lost it in her metamorphasis to heavy rock.  One could listen to Keedie for hours and still not get enough of her beautiful music. I brought her album to work with me on Friday and treated some of my colleagues to a really great bit of entertainment. They all thought Keedie's voice is just awesome and our computer wizard Alex was totally mesmorized by her!!. We are all hoping she will eventually perform in New York City and we just know it would be a sell out with SRO. I believe her popularity would really rise if she were able to ever perform in New York".

Note: Athena Tooze, The lady who wrote this, just managed to survive the 9/11 disaster. She was working in the building next to the Twin Towers when they came crashing down. She now says "I have listened to the album at least half a dozen times since receiving it and each time Keedie's singing brings peace and tranquility to my soul". 

keedie
Location:
Devon

Dave Haddock
Location:
Altrincham, Cheshire.

NICK ALLEN

nick@reliant-windows.co.uk

Location:
WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS

Janet

janetian250@hotmail.com

Location:
Keighley, West Yorkshire

STEPH EAKINS

sexybabesteph_480@hotmail.com

Location: NEWARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

Keedie
Location:
Devon

Maria
Location:
Devon

Mike Slater & Rachel Weeks

michael.slater@homecall.co.uk

Location: South West Wales

Lauren Hewitt

lauren.hewitt1@ntlworld.com

Location: Nottingham, England

Dave Haddock

davehaddock@yelloway.co.uk

Posted by classicgrace




After hearing the name "Keedie" mentioned a few times here and there I decided to check her out.

Clips are only available of two of her songs, "Time to say goodbye" and "I believe my heart." I think it would be a good idea for them to add clips to her other songs like "Pie Jesu" and "O Mio Babbino Caro" as well.

She seems to occasionally use to much vibrato and of course, she looks exactly like a pop star! lol. But she has a very lovely voice and I can definately see why EMI signed her!

Her pop voice was very nice to, although I guess I'm just naturally prejudice, I prefer the classical one!

Natasha Marcella

Re: KEEDIE
Posted by kcuteus1

I think she is very good.

Re: KEEDIE
Post by Roger

Oops, I thought I had spoken about Keedie here but it seems I have not so let's put that right straight away.

I bought her CD within a few days of its release. I had never heard of her, I just saw it on the rack in a local store, thought it looked interesting and bought it on impulse. I was emailing a friend when I first heard it and described what I heard. After just a few notes of the introduction to Ave Maria, I clearly remember saying something like, "Wow, this is gorgeous". Half way through that first track, I had already run out of superlatives. A few minutes later, I stopped typing and was compelled to give it my full attention.

I was really impressed with the quality of Keedie's voice and her ability to sing virtually anything. But I don't listen to music to be impressed, I listen to it for pleasure. I can honestly say that 'I Believe My Heart' gave me more pleasure the first time I heard it than any album has done for many years with the exception of anything by Hayley.

For anyone who likes good quality vocals but not necessarily operatic (although she can sing that too), I urge you to listen to Keedie. Like me, you will probably love her.

Roger

Re: KEEDIE
Post by nicola

I'm the webmaster with Andy of Keedie-online. 

Obviously I love her to bits I like both her pop voice and her classical, both are very nice. Her pop voice I find very soothing actually. She can just do whatever style of music she wants and that is what will keep her going. I agree that her vibrato can be excessive at times but I have just got used to it from listening to her too much lol.

She did the Madonna cover very well. I don't think Madonna is the strongest of singers and it's nice to hear that lovely song done really well. Also, I don't think anyone should ever be covering Enya but she pulls it off. I still prefer Enyas version though.

She seems to add something different to each of the classic songs. I like how she has translated the Flower Duet, Un Bel Di and Ave Maria into English (the only version of Ave Maria I enjoy actually).

What I like most about Keedie though is using her classically trained voice with a pop backdrop; the songs like 'Star In You', 'All Because Of You' and 'My Reason' are my absolute favourites of the album. I do like a mixture of pop and classical elements and I think she makes a fine result of it.

Just my two cents on Keedie

Nic 

Re: KEEDIE
Post by Richard

Hello folks!

I've finally managed to watch Keedie's video clips by downloading the Windows Media Player from the BBC News web site:-

Personally I think her voice and looks are more suitable for pop music than classical, but she's certainly a good singer. I wish Keedie good luck with her career, and I hope she can get that elusive break.

Bye for now,

Richard

Re: KEEDIE
Post by classicgrace

EMI appears to be doing a better job with her than they did with Becky....so far. I wonder if her CD will be released in the USA....

Natasha

Re: KEEDIE
Post by Stephch

Even though I live in the US I have her CD as I ordered it from the UK .I like her voice but it is true she does have an uncontrollable vibrato.

Re: KEEDIE
Post by Oksana

Wow! Keedie's amazing. The vibrato is a little distracting at first, but later you realise how much it adds to the songs. She has a very unique style.

If her CD does well, she's bound to be the next Sarah Brightman.

Speaking of Sarah, how come nobody's started a board about her yet? *wanders off to do so*

Re: KEEDIE
Post by nicola

I saw Keedie in concert for the first time last night. She honestly seems like a modest, genuine kind girl. I was at the railings of the stage and she was just so happy. She loved being up there. She was waving and smiling frantically all the time. She even beamed whilst singing. She absolutely adored 'Vissi D'arte', she was so infectious and natural. She just came out in jeans (with holes in them) and a chavvy top. She looked very comfortable and she loved the crowd. I don't think a lot of the people were there to see her (she is overshadowed by Katherine Jenkins and G4) but she got thunderous applause. I thought she sang Katherine off the stage. I knew she was a fantastic singer, but it was only last night that I really appreciated her talent. Absolutely amazing. A fine performer.

Re: KEEDIE
Post by Roger

Hi Nicola,

That takes me back to the night I saw Keedie in the Classic Response concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Her excitement at just being there was very apparent and almost infectious. It was rather lovely to witness it and made her performance all the more enjoyable. A remarkable singer indeed.

Have you heard any news yet of a second album?

Roger

Re: KEEDIE
Post by nicola

Hello Roger,

Second album has not been mentioned to us yet, but Maria (her Mum) has said that she has recorded two songs: Nessun Dorma and another one originally written, I have forgotten by who and it wasn't given a title. I think she is still too busy touring for an album. She is yet to get her name really out there before she can release another one I think?

Loadsa love
Nic x x

Re: KEEDIE
Post by Roger
Hi Nic,

Thanks for the info. I think you're right in that Keedie's name hasn't really taken off yet even though she has taken part in some fairly high profile events. Let's hope she does so soon

Roger

Re: KEEDIE
Post by nicola

Keedie has signed our guest book again and said that she is making a new album and that we are to expect it early next year Great news!

Re: KEEDIE
Post by Roger

Thanks for that, Nicola. That's great news and I will definitely be buying it.

Roger

Re: KEEDIE
Post by nicola

Hi ya,

Some more Keedie news. A lot has happened today

Keedie is releasing a charity single for Christmas with the England cricket team on the 12th December singing 'Jeruselem' (I may have spelt that wrong). That is quite exciting, it will get her name out there (since our cricket team won the Ashes this year).

The best thing? They are putting our website on the record sleeve

Her manager has sent us a press package with some lovely photos of Keedie I'm really excited for her.

Re: KEEDIE
Post by Roger

Hey, Congratulations Nic! Fame at last, eh?

I will look out for that single and hope it does well.

Roger

Re: KEEDIE
Post by nicola

Keedie and the cricket teams single is now up for pre-order on amazon.co.uk

I can't wait to hear it! It will be the only single I have bought this year, I don't normally buy them (very overpriced). But a) this single is Keedies and b) it's for charity. Can't go wrong here

Also this single is a hot contender for the Christmas number one. I've seen the odds from 9/1 - 33/1. Charity singles do really well at Christmas. Shame about the competition being so tight. I think The X Factor winner will get it for sure

Re: KEEDIE
Post by Susan

I heard Keedie for the very first time in my life, a few days ago. Wow!!! I was just totally amazed by the gorgeous quality of her voice.

The way in which I heard Keedie was in itself rather unexpected: my husband and I went to a local video store, looking for a DVD to rent. We often prefer to watch new releases at home, on TV, rather than to go to a movie theatre.

Well... we rented the film "Modigliani" starring Andy Garcia. And, guess what? KEEDIE's voice is singing in the background, on the movie soundtrack!

As the film opens, Keedie is heard singing Caccini's version of Ave Maria. At first, I almost thought that it might be Hayley, as the melody was so familiar. Then, I realised that it was not Hayley, but someone else. Keedie also sings a special song written just for the film, near the end of the movie.

I think that Keedie is awesome!

Re: KEEDIE
Post by nicola

That song you are referring to is called 'My Reason'. It's the most emotional and powerful song on her album (in my humble opinion). I'm glad you like her! She is obviously my favourite You should buy her album - it's amazing. It's a bit of a mixed bag though in regards to song choice.

She is releasing a charity single for christmas with our cricket team so expect to see more of her

Her manager emailed me today and he said Keedie wasn't with EMI anymore (that wasn't what the e-mail was about, it was about her website). But I took that to mean that she was dropped I think that is outrageous. After all the things the EMI director said about her to the press they go and drop her. I don't think she will have any problems picking up a new one. I think 'The Really Useful Group' would pick her up without hesitation anyway. We shall see.

Re: KEEDIE
Post by nicola

Hi all,

I found a site showing the music video! She sounds stunning! I am buying both of the single editions! Because I'm mad!

Re: KEEDIE
Post by Susan

You should buy her album - it's amazing.

As I type this message, I am listening to the most recent addition to my CD collection, playing in the background. It is the debut album which was released last year by KEEDIE! And, it just arrived by international Air Mail from amazon.co.uk -- yesterday! I just couldn't resist the sound of her voice, which I had heard for the first time a few weeks ago, in the background of the film "Modigliani."

I loooooooove this album! Maybe her voice is not as "pure" as Hayley's (KEEDIE has a very noticeable vibrato), but it sure is impressive to listen to. She has many different "colours" to her voice, and it can sound very pop (like Celine Dion), or very operatic (like Sarah Brightman). My most favourite tracks on the album are "Vedi Maria" (in which Keedie duets with herself), "Only Time" (a cover of a piece by Enya), and "My Reason" (a very emotional piece which served as the theme song to the film "Modigliani"). She also does a great interpretation of "Ave Maria" (by Bach/Gounod), "Time to Say Good-bye" (the Bocelli signature song), and "Vissi d'arte" (from Puccini's Tosca). I'm not overly impressed by the track from which the title of this album is taken, however -- "I Believe My Heart." The reason that I don't care much for it is not because of Keedie's voice, though. Her voice is fine. I just think that this isn't one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's better songs.

At first, I thought that the album might be too costly to import from "across the pond," but that turned out not to be the case. In fact, it is rather surprising that Amazon in the UK is charging only £5.07 (WITHOUT the VAT) for this album. We Yankees don't have to pay any VAT, but even if you were to add-on the VAT amount, this album would still be an unbelievable bargain!

I mean, it is more than £2.50 BELOW the cost of Katherine Jenkins' latest album (Living A Dream), for example, and more than £2.00 BELOW the cost of Il Divo's latest (Ancora).

I'm not sure how EMI manages to distribute this for such a cheap price! Aside from the price, there is NOTHING "cheap" about this album. First of all, the album liner says that it contains 17 tracks. Accordingly, the liner notes list the titles of only 17 songs. Wrong! It actually has 20 songs! Well... technically speaking, there are only 17 track delineations, but... it so happens that the entire track #17 is over 20 minutes in length! What happens on track #17 is that it (secretly) contains a grand total of 4 songs.

Here's how: After the song which is listed for track #17 finishes playing, you might expect the CD to stop rotating on your CD player. But, it doesn't stop. It continues spinning, although you don't hear any sound. You are treated to over 4 minutes of dead silence, as you begin to wonder what in-the-devil is going on??? Ultimately, the silence is finally broken, as you hear some new-age sounding instrumental music. Then, at approximately 8:35 on the track's time-counter, Keedie begins to sing again. You suddenly hear Keedie singing (Lascia Ch'io Pianga), followed by the Flower Duet from Lakme, which is then followed by "Un Bel Di" from Puccini's "Madame Butterfly."

Essentially, EMI has added these three "bonus" songs at the end of the album, without listing them anywhere. My only two complaints are: EMI could have delineated them into separate tracks, which they didn't do -- perhaps to keep you from accessing them separately. The only way to get at them is to listen to all of track #17. My other complaint is that you have to wait (wade?) through more than 4 minutes of dead silence in order to hear the first of the bonus songs! Could they not have given you 45 seconds or even 60 seconds of silence, and then introduced the bonus area of that track? It's like... what? Did they want you to "give up" and turn off your CD player without ever discovering the "surprise"? How exceptionally weird!!!

My question is... is this a common practice in the record industry...? And, I don't just mean the practice of having "hidden" tracks -- I know that a lot of albums feature "hidden" tracks. But, I mean, the practice of inserting over four minutes of DEAD SILENCE prior to the "hidden" material. Isn't the silent period normally much shorter?

Re: KEEDIE
Post by Roger

Hi Susan,

I too am mystified by the 4 minutes of silence. I have occasionally known "hidden" bonus tracks but never such a long wait following the final listed track before hearing them. The first time I played Keedie's CD, I obviously wans't expecting to hear any more and thought the player had kicked into standby mode. There is still a mark on my ceiling where my head hit it as I suddenly heard music when I least expected it! LOL

Great album though, isn't it?

Roger

Re: KEEDIE
Post by nicola

It's actually very common for hidden tracks to come this way. There are other weirder ways. One CD I own (I have forgotten which one) has 12 dead tracks before you get to a hidden one on track 32. Or you get a load of interludes before a song comes on or someone talking for a bit, or people messing around in the studio. It's always a treat I guess.

Hidden tracks are there to prompt good reviews I think. If a reviewer as found the hidden tracks they tend to go away from the album thinking 'What a bargain, I got more than I expected' and have a positive feeling about the CD. The fact of the matter is they make it out to be a secret 'bonus' when it was never a bonus in the first place. It's just a trick to have the listener think they have been given some extra free.

I do like the nice surprises, but there is no credit written in the album to these songs.

It's not EMI that determines the price. They have dropped her anyway (as far as I can tell) so it's like a 'clear out' price, I guess

Kate
nightshade24@tiscali.co.uk

Location: South Devon

Hi Keedie,

I went School with you and always admired your voice, i think its great what your doing and following your dreams. Keep up the good work.
Hope you make it to Christmas Number 1.
Take Care
Kate xx

Mike Slater
michael.slater@homecall.co.uk

Location: Wales

I would like to wish Gary, Maria, Fay, Milan, Nadine, Natasha and Keedie a very happy Christmas and an extremely prosperous New Year.

Mike Slater & Rachel Kennedy

keedie

Location: Devon

Nicola and Andy (keedieonline.com)

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