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In reply to the discussion: What you "young turds" are missing about halftime show [View all]glowing
(12,233 posts)approach with her entire show, including costumes, and has been since Destiny Child Days, then u wouldn't sound like a judgemental person. I think that group may actually be responsible for making that sort of dance uniform more widely chosen by other artists to dance in. I believe the reason for the high cut outfits is show off the legs and her power house dance routines, and no, that is very skilled dancing. Stripping is all about slow sensual moves; not the high power dance energy that her performances are known for.
As far as sound goes, the half time show doesn't usually play well on TV. The arena sound music being pumped in around people in attendance along with the singer coming in on live microphone picked up through the TV, has never showcased any artist in a favorable light.
If one had never been exposed to Beyonce, her power house shows, her talent on songs that aren't "club dance showcases" and know her outside work with worldwide charities and causes, then the show was probably more unappreciated by you.
For me, in college, the group was one of the top played groups featured alongside men in a hip- hop/ R&B type of music that was pumped into the clubs and that young women and men would dance and grind to. It was "power to the female- I'm worth a lot- ain't going to take men shit, but will recognize respectful love" type of messaging. Most women my age who grew up with her on the radio and her fist pumping, women rock, my body is hot with curves and muscled legs and no need to enhance a chest or what not to be beautiful and comfortable and rock.
Perhaps, that's why many on the boards are saying she is talented and super woman. She's one of the reasons for some of the other female artists are able to compete alongside men in the same venue and be a "serious" heavy weight in the music industry. They designed their own clothes. Many times as a group, at award ceremonies, the group was wearing their own designs in a "group look" but with their own individual flairs to change the outfit to express themselves.
Personally, I thought she was widely enough known that people would recognize her various hits over the years and recognize her former 2 group members that came on stage with her for a couple of songs. Then again Lady Gaga and Pink probably would get the same type of reviews for their performances.