US $99.00 Ticket + US $17.00 Fees =US $116.00
general admission standing for a cd that running time is under an hour/ notsay has got to better
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getxxxx said:

[img:$uid]http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_logvwgW04u1qafk16.gif[/img:$uid] US $99.00 Ticket + US $17.00 Fees =US $116.00 general admission standing for a cd that running time is under an hour/ notsay has got to better [Edited 8/9/11 17:24pm]

Somebody got to pay for those weaves! Guess who?

SoulAlive said:

My prediction: she's gonna release one of these shows on a DVD which will be included in the 2-CD Deluxe Edition of her new album,just in time for the Christmas shopping season.Of course, the deluxe edition will include a number of new tracks and there will be probably be a separate DVD containing videos for every tune on the album Flop or no flop,she's gonna milk it for all its worth,lol

"Freakum Dress pt.10"

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Gone in 22 Seconds: Beyonce's First Roseland Night Sells Out

August 10, 2011

After just announcing her series of four New York City shows, Beyonce’s 4 Intimate Nights With Beyoncé has sold out at an overwhelmingly alarming rate. It only took 22 seconds for the singer's fans to buy up all the tickets they could for the first August 14 show.

Each subsequent show that went on sale every hour thereafter until 4PM EST sold out as well. The remainder of us who won’t be making it to the Roseland Ballroom performances will have to keep fingers crossed for a DVD, or something to suffice until the next world tour is announced.

Link

Identity said:

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Gone in 22 Seconds: Beyonce's First Roseland Night Sells Out

August 10, 2011

After just announcing her series of four New York City shows, Beyonce’s 4 Intimate Nights With Beyoncé has sold out at an overwhelmingly alarming rate. It only took 22 seconds for the singer's fans to buy up all the tickets they could for the first August 14 show.

Each subsequent show that went on sale every hour thereafter until 4PM EST sold out as well. The remainder of us who won’t be making it to the Roseland Ballroom performances will have to keep fingers crossed for a DVD, or something to suffice until the next world tour is announced.

Link

It's the Roseland Ballroom not Madison Square Garden! Rebecca Black could sell it out!

Fan-shot footage of Beyonce straining hitting all the right notes at the Roseland.

Identity said:

Fan-shot footage of Beyonce straining hitting all the right notes at the Roseland.

I really really really try to get into Beyonce but I just cant.

Aside from her being a descent singer (when she doesnt oversing, scream and strain), I really dont get the hoopla about her as a performer and her music. She doe not suck and she probably has 2 performances that I thought was good but not great but to me all she does is rips of Tina Turner moves and throws her hair around (Which isnt original). I dont find that entertaining at all. I also dont see whats so great about her boring average music.

She is fine at what she does but I find it annoying how people making it seem like it is innovative and original when their were people like Tina Turner and Donna Summer doing this routine way before Beyonce was even born and could put her to shame. Also, how her non creative generic music gets all these dumb awards

Identity said:

armpit said:

I have no idea how the album is doing.

She has sold 592,700 copies to date. The CD so far has not been a runaway smash hit in spite of heavy promotion and overhyping.

That's actually not bad, it's still in the top 10 without a big hitsinge like Single Ladies.

This cd is the best she ever made

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Persue the below thread for full clarity.

http://prince.org/msg/8/364085

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Reviews, reviews, reviews.
Billboard

Beyoncé owns NYC in '4' Concert Debut

There aren't many artists in the world that can pull off a 90-minute set in Stuart Weitzman heels and leave a beyond packed audience satisfied to the point of not needing an encore. But that's Beyoncé. Last night (August 14), the singer kicked off the first of four nights in her sold-out concert series, "4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé" at the Roseland Ballroom. The 2,500 capacity venue in NYC swelled up within seconds of doors opening at 8 p.m. EST.


As the lights dimmed close to 10 p.m. EST, fans' lit up the room with camera phones to welcome Bey' on to the stage. "I just want to have a good time with y'all," Beyoncé said before kicking off the show with a cover of Michael Jackson's "I Wanna Be Where You Are." Beyoncé ran through her catalogue including choruses from Destiny's Child's hits, solo No. 1s, and her fourth album, "4," while sharing the fails (dropped from Elektra Records) and successes (signed by Columbia Records) of her career, starting from the knee-high age of 5 yrs. old.

Beyoncé blazed through hits in a gold number designed by her mother Tina Knowles, backed by four dancers clad in black shimmering leotards. Bey' shared details on the making of most of the songs, including "Independent Woman Pt. 1," mentioning how her father, Matthew Knowles, submitted the track to the "Charlie's Angels" soundtrack without permission. "I'm gonna write a song that celebrates a woman's curves," Beyoncé said before getting into "Bootylicious." The rundown of the trio's No. 1s rekindled hope in the many crossing their fingers and toes for a Destiny's Child reunion.

"It's 2002… I started to feel a little lonely till one day…" Beyoncé said before transitioning into the first song she's done with husband, Jay-Z, "'03 Bonnie & Clyde." After throwing up the Roc diamond, Bey' shared the label's hesitation towards her first solo album, "Dangerously in Love."

"They told me I didn't have one single on my album. Yep," Beyoncé shared. "I guess they were kind of right, I had five."

Bey' slow danced into "Crazy in Love," then sped it up with her signature walk from the video. After the Ne-Yo penned "Irreplaceable," Bey' had the audience, both men and women ranging from 8 to 38, flipping their hands to Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)."

Beyoncé moved into "4" with opening track, "1 +1," wrapped up in smoke and red hued lights, reminiscent to her performance on the "American Idol" finale. Bey' kneeled above a white piano to sing the ballad with impeccability.

With the exclusion of "Start Over," Beyoncé brought each song from "4," to life with an all femme orchestra. Bey' slow-winded to "Party" as the crowd swayed their arms back and forth and stretched out the "y" to every other verse. Fans took the liberty to create individual dances in every pocket of the stadium to her "very experimental" track, "Countdown."

Beyoncé closed her set with the introspective "I Was Here," but not before the congregation of Bey' fist-pumped to her first single of the new record, "Run the World (Girls)."

http://www.billboard.com/...6162.story

Associated Press

Review: Beyonce Showcases Her Dominance at Concert


By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer
NEW YORK August 15, 2011 (AP)
NEW YORK (AP) — With 16 Grammys, millions of records sold, several defining hits and a superstar husband, Beyonce has nothing to prove.

But sometimes, even queens need to show what it means to be royalty. And on Sunday night, Beyonce arrived at the Roseland Ballroom to give fans and critics alike a reminder that she remains the head diva in the music world. She made her case to a select group of fans one rump-shaking move at a time.

"This show is going to be a little different," Beyonce told the standing-room crowd at the show's outset. "I just want to have a good time."

But she clearly had more on her agenda for Sunday's concert, the first of a four-night run at the famed concert-dance hall. While she usually performs for audiences of around 20,000, Beyonce downsized at Roseland for a sold-out crowd of about 3,000 to promote her new album "4," which has received critical acclaim and gone gold since its June release, but has not dominated sales and radio charts as her previous three solo albums, all multiplatinum successes with multiple hits, did.

The album's release came at a critical time for Beyonce, with the 29-year-old firing her father and longtime manager Matthew Knowles and taking control of her own career, amid the increasing chart pre-eminence of competing acts such as Lady Gaga and Rihanna. With the initial slower-than-usual start for her latest album, there's been discussion about whether her career is heading in the right direction.

Sunday's concert was Beyonce's dazzling rebuttal to all that talk: She put her track record up for display along with her new material and a subtle but undeniable message that she is not to be doubted, or counted against. Dressed in a shimmering gold minidress, she gave fans a history lesson of how Beyonce became Beyonce, from her early days as the star of Destiny's Child to her reign at the top of the charts with such hits as "Crazy in Love" and "Single Ladies."

She kicked things off by reaching deep into the past to do a song by one of her idols — Michael Jackson's "I Wanna Be Where You Are." Like Jackson, Beyonce started singing as a child, and like Jackson, she became the undisputed star of her group. "I Wanna Be Where You Are" was a song Destiny's Child once sang for a recording contract audition that ended unsuccessfully. Beyonce noted that the setback didn't stop them — a recurring theme for her concert, and her career.

Throughout the first half of the show, Beyonce ran through the chart-topping hits that came from her pen such as "Independent Women," and said they were often inspired by her critics. Before launching into "Survivor," she told the crowd about all the jokes lobbed at Destiny's Child and their ever-changing personnel.

"This song was the defining moment of our career," she said, noting the constant criticism she received at the time. "It actually inspired me." Later, she recalled how her record company wasn't a fan of her solo debut, "Dangerously in Love."

"They told me I did not have one hit song on my album," she said of the album that contained such hits as the title track and "Baby Boy."

"I guess they were kind of right: I had five," she boasted, before launching into a smoldering, slow version of the album's biggest hit, "Crazy in Love."

Backed by her all-female band, Beyonce reaffirmed her role as a peerless entertainer with her full-throated, soulful soprano and killer dance moves, in her signature stilettos. While she spent the first half the concert running through her life story (including her romance with husband Jay-Z) and her achievements, the second half was devoted to the future, courtesy of "4."


She said the album was about "being brave, managing myself ... giving myself artistic freedom to make real music for you." That freedom resulted in an album that showcased her romantic, torch-song persona with her bootylicious, dance-groove side. Though she didn't sing every song on the album, she sang most of them, from the Kanye West-produced "Party" to the girl-wronged anthem "Best Thing I Never Had" to infectious, marching-band inspired "End of Time."

"I searched the world, and found myself," she declared.

She ended the night with the song "I Was Here," a celebration of having left a lasting legacy — a point she underscored at Roseland to perfection.

http://abcnews.go.com/Ent...d=14307596


Beyonce’s Intimate Night At Roseland Ballroom: Idolator Review

Whether she’s striving for award-show excellence with new technology and dizzying choreography or rocking out with her all-girl band at one of the world’s biggest music festivals, Beyonce never fails to amaze. The self-proclaimed Jay-Z groupie raised the bar for live entertainment even higher last night with a flawless display at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom. After powering through an unexpected overview of her glittering career, the pop-up shopper launched into songs from her latest album 4 and put on a show that few in the 3,200 strong audience will ever forget. Jump below to find out what an intimate night with a 16-time Grammy winner entails.


With fans queuing in relentless rain for hours — in some cases, overnight — to get a good spot in the standing-room only venue, the pre-show atmosphere at the premiere of 4 Intimate Nights was surprisingly subdued. But sore feet and damp clothes were quickly forgotten when the 29-year-old hit the stage in a slinky gold mini-dress. Beyonce told the adoring crowd that she wanted to share her story. There was a little confusion and a lot of joy when the “Lift Off” singer began performing snippets of early Destiny’s Child hits (”No, No, No” and “Bug A Boo”) and wittily explained each step of her career.

She recounted the birth of Destiny’s Child (when she was 9 years old), spoke of the band’s early rejection and made a series of cute puns about their ever-changing line-up. Highlights included “Survivor” and an inspired rendition of “Bootylicious.” The 2011 MTV Video Music Award nominee then moved on to her solo material, re-enacting her iconic “Crazy In Love” catwalk strut and calling on the crowd’s help for an “Irreplaceable” sing-a-long. Bey then performed “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” — complete with famous choreography.

After finishing her surprise walk down memory lane, Beyonce said she had reached the point in her career where she wanted to make “real music” for herself and her fans. It was risky to turn away from the urban-dance sound currently ruling the airwaves in favor of organic, ’70s- and ’80s-inspired soul music, but the aspiring director seems to have pulled it off. Her enthusiasm and passion for 4 are catching and the new songs were eagerly devoured by the knowledgeable crowd who clapped and sang along with every line.

Sitting on top of a piano with her band and orchestra watching on, Beyonce wrung every ounce of emotion from the lyrics of “1+1″ and hit each note perfectly. It was an impressive display, but her rendition of “I Care” was even better. The recent Harper’s Bazaar cover girl whipped her hair to the brooding brass and ominous beat, while bringing the song to life with an immaculate vocal. Out of nowhere, this often-overlooked track now seems single-worthy.

Other highlights included “Love On Top”, which was given an uptempo overhaul and got everyone moving to the catchy synths, and “Rather Die Young.” Beyonce described the latter as one of her favorite tracks on 4, and it’s easy to see why: the Luke Steele-penned ballad allowed her to show off her powerful pipes, particularly in the dramatic chorus. As great as those two tracks sounded live, “Countdown” and “End Of Time” garnered the most applause. Both were accompanied by brilliant dance routines and boast sing-a-long choruses.

With the exception of the curiously-omitted “Start Over,” Beyonce eventually performed every song from the standard edition of 4. The worldly pop icon’s ability to bring new depth and texture to quality material is almost as impressive as her uncanny knack for connecting with the audience on an emotional level. Take, for instance, the final song — it was impossible not to be moved by Mrs. Carter as she fought tears while tackling the clearly personal lyrics of “I Was Here,” which deals with trying to leave a mark on the world. But the pop veteran can sleep easy. Mission well and truly accomplished.

— Reporting by Mike Wass

http://idolator.com/59759...oom-review


Beyonce Proves She's The Queen At Roseland Ballroom

Beyonce, Beyonce, Beyonce!

That was pretty much the only name on everyone's lips and minds after Queen Bey finished the first of her four intimate shows at Roseland Ballroom in New York City.

Beyonce took her fans on a ride through the ups-and-downs of her long and illustrious career, starting with her rejection by Columbia and the termination of her contract with Electra.

After being told she wasn't ready for superstardom by her father, Bey finally signed to Columbia and began the amazing ride that was Destiny's Child.

Beyonce performed songs from her Destiny's days, check out "Independent Women" below.

After Beyonce took the crowd back to the Destiny's Child years with her stunning background dancers, she schooled everyone on her rise as a solo artist, including her first song with Jay-Z.

Beyonce gushed throughout the night about finding love and the huge role Jay-Z plays in her life. We even saw a bit of that Jay-Z swag rubbing off on the former Sasha Fierce throughout her set.
Beyonce then took her fans through her latest album 4, performing all of the cuts off the platinum-selling record. The crowd shocked Beyonce by already knowing all of the words to the relatively brand new songs.

Overall, it was an amazing night, with Beyonce proving that she is hands down the best in the business.

We've seen a lot of shows, but no one seems to do it better than Beyonce.

Check out a few pictures from last night's epic concert below!

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Paul McCartney attended the final gig on Friday that's pretty majahhh. A clip of them leaving Roseland below. http://m.youtube.com/watc...cmES2YMH0Y

SoulAlive said:

My prediction: she's gonna release one of these shows on a DVD which will be included in the 2-CD Deluxe Edition of her new album,just in time for the Christmas shopping season.Of course, the deluxe edition will include a number of new tracks and there will be probably be a separate DVD containing videos for every tune on the album Flop or no flop,she's gonna milk it for all its worth,lol

You were right! She announced that her 4th show was taped and will be released as a DVD this year. lol! Predictable!