Chappell Roan - The Giver on SNL

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You could say she's really out there

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1. That's pretty good. And would be better with normal clothes, makeup, and performance. The

theatricality is unnecessary and off-putting. Actually distracting from a good song and vocal performance.

I've posted a lot here about how much I like Bowie, for instance, but I liked him in spite of the theatricality and silly costumes and personas.

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2. "I liked him in spite of the theatricality and silly costumes"

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Oh you've cut me to the quick! Actually so did I. He left most of that stuff behind after 1976.

"With normal clothes, makeup." The makeup is part of her 'look' - inspired by drag. As for her performance, this was how she opened on the same night.

[highplainsdem]

3. Again, too theatrical for me - including her singing this time, in the pre-chorus, though I like the

chorus in particular.

I was listening to the song in the OP again a little while ago - though while fixing dinner in the kitchen, not while watching her, because the theatricality detracts so much from the music.

I want to hear and often watch musicians play and sing. Don't want dancing, costumes, or histrionics or dramatic poses.

I dislike Lady GaGa's theatrics, too. Never liked Elton John's costumes. Thought Sweet looked ridiculous, though I liked their music. All fine singers and musicians, but I'd rather hear than see them.

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4. The Giver is a good song. That's why I put it up on Music Appreciation.

As for Chappells outfits, she's not dressing that way for the boys

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5. I don't care why she's dressing that way. I dislike it enough that it interferes with enjoying the music.