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Post by Glawz on Oct 26, 2009 18:29:49 GMT 10
It's so disappointing that the album is not taking off  ... the public don't realise what awesome songs they are. Surely Sony can push with more TV ads as well - I've only seen it once in two weeks. Agree that Rove would be great exposure. Obviously it's a difficult game that Damien is in and he can only do so much himself.  |
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Post by sunshine on Oct 27, 2009 7:29:41 GMT 10
If Sony aren't doing their share of promotion, that stinks! Perhaps Damien should consider switching to another record company, because it seems to me that Sony are more interested in promoting Guy/Jess/Wes Carr/This year's "Idol Winner". But Damien's problem remains FM radio, the two major networks just won't play his songs. Why? Because he's considered to appeal to an older demographic? I'd love an explanation from the programmers of Austereo and Nova. |
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Post by princess1 on Oct 27, 2009 8:50:04 GMT 10
If Sony aren't doing their share of promotion, that stinks! Perhaps Damien should consider switching to another record company, because it seems to me that Sony are more interested in promoting Guy/Jess/Wes Carr/This year's "Idol Winner". But Damien's problem remains FM radio, the two major networks just won't play his songs. Why? Because he's considered to appeal to an older demographic? I'd love an explanation from the programmers of Austereo and Nova. Wouldn't we all  |
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Post by nixter on Oct 27, 2009 17:25:46 GMT 10
What has happened to the promises made at the listening party.
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Post by rivers on Oct 27, 2009 20:22:02 GMT 10
Is the timing of the album of just a few weeks before Guy Sebastian's new album a future problem. Guy is everywhere on radio and now, live on TV (Rove). Kyle's was interviewing Guy in the studio this morning on his show, not sure if he interviewed Damien.
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Post by winterlong on Oct 28, 2009 10:54:33 GMT 10
If Sony aren't doing their share of promotion, that stinks! Perhaps Damien should consider switching to another record company, because it seems to me that Sony are more interested in promoting Guy/Jess/Wes Carr/This year's "Idol Winner". But Damien's problem remains FM radio, the two major networks just won't play his songs. Why? Because he's considered to appeal to an older demographic? I'd love an explanation from the programmers of Austereo and Nova. Wouldn't we all I'd like an explanation of how Hot 30 works. Getting a song on the Hot 30 countdown is a great way of getting it exposure to a younger audience, its a prime time listening spot. We tried for weeks and weeks to get TGTY on that countdown, via the internet, phoning in, texting. It never made it onto their list, not once. They wouldn't even list the song in 'other tracks you might like'. While doing my daily voting today (yes, I STILL put in a vote for this thing), I noticed that a new song, just released to radio on Friday, has made its debut. They played the song a few nights ago to introduce it to their audience. And its on, simple as that. Does this seem fair to anyone? If you go to TGTY on YouTube, there are so many positive comments on the song (and not just from us!  ). Comments such as 'this is his best song yet', 'I love this song' etc etc. People do like it, and do want to hear it. Maybe I shouldn't be saying all this out in the open, but people are wondering what is going on, why TGTY hasn't charted etc. I'm not trying to make excuses, but there just isn't a level playing field going on out there. |
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Post by tarapanda on Oct 28, 2009 12:49:12 GMT 10
Just rang our local seafm station and talked to someone re why they do not play damien as it is unfair and actually libelous. was then told that it is not up to the radio stations. THE RECORD COMPANY sends them the music they want them to play to the musical department, asked her then is that the way that songs are played and she said yes. SO SONY She then said that she is a fan of Damiens also but there was nothing she could do. so yes you are right they are getting behind JM WC and GS |
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Post by sunshine on Oct 28, 2009 13:14:11 GMT 10
I don't listen to the Hot 30 because I can't stand the present hosts of that program - funnily enough, it was better in the days that Kyle and JackieO hosted it, even Ugly Phil before that!  I'm seriously worried that Damo's album is going to sink off the charts, and Sony won't make much effort to revive it with further promotion. You're correct, they're putting all their resources in promoting Guy's album(and I don't mean to attack Guy, he's a major talent, and I think that he'd be very supportive of Damien). Damien needs a strong 2nd single, and some more live TV appearances, even "Spicks & Specks" again maybe? |
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Post by Trilly on Oct 28, 2009 13:19:44 GMT 10
Don't hold your breath for that single, Sunny. Somehow, I don't see it happening. and Sony suck. |
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Post by zeeta on Oct 28, 2009 14:35:05 GMT 10
I agree Sony suck, and I'm still doing Hot 30 countdown, the chart and ringing up, and how can one person have 2 songs on the chart.
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Post by Roxy on Oct 28, 2009 18:05:50 GMT 10
Just rang our local seafm station and talked to someone re why they do not play damien as it is unfair and actually libelous. was then told that it is not up to the radio stations. THE RECORD COMPANY sends them the music they want them to play to the musical department, asked her then is that the way that songs are played and she said yes. SO SONY She then said that she is a fan of Damiens also but there was nothing she could do. so yes you are right they are getting behind JM WC and GS ...and that right there has/is our/Damien's problem!! I also believe that Sony are the ones behind what gets played and what doesn't!  Obviously they have their reasons why TGTY isn't on the radio, but seriously it does suck!! and not to mention so not fair! Did anyone see my convo with Nova the other day on Twitter? ha, why are they on twitter voicing their opinions and behind the Nova logo sprouting their mouth off about all sorts of things and the minute I cornered him about the charts etc... he says.."Oh I don't watch the charts!!"  friggen idiots! I can't wait for D to get away from Sony, I'm sure they have been a massive headache for him since he signed with them! |
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Post by sunshine on Oct 28, 2009 22:13:23 GMT 10
Sony have signed that actor from "Packed To The Rafters", the guy who plays Ben. That says it all about their priorities! |
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Post by 12ktina on Oct 28, 2009 23:44:49 GMT 10
Sony have signed that actor from "Packed To The Rafters", the guy who plays Ben. That says it all about their priorities! I heard his song at the end of Rafters last night.... not good!!  Also at Perth Telethon, Hugh (aka Ben) was being asked to sing his song by the panel, but he wouldn't - I think that speaks volumes!! |
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Post by KrisLovesDamien on Oct 28, 2009 23:57:42 GMT 10
Sony have signed that actor from "Packed To The Rafters", the guy who plays Ben. That says it all about their priorities! I heard his song at the end of Rafters last night.... not good!! Also at Perth Telethon, Hugh (aka Ben) was being asked to sing his song by the panel, but he wouldn't - I think that speaks volumes!! Ew ew ew! That is the most lamest song!  What were Sony thinking, seriously! Some people just need to stick to acting lol |
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Post by dmac on Oct 29, 2009 4:45:54 GMT 10
Re Sony....knew they were behind it all  hiya TD ;D Damien needs to check his contract and see if reasonable promotion is mentioned, actually.......see if any promotion is mentioned as he's been jumping through their hoops doing covers. Just interested to know.......... |
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friggen idiots!
Also at Perth Telethon, Hugh (aka Ben) was being asked to sing his song by the panel, but he wouldn't - I think that speaks volumes!! 
