That performance was horrific. :( they're really need to practice miming, it's such a cop out but if you're gonna do it at least be good at it. Highly dissapointed but oh well. Like its been said their acoustic performances are always flawless IMO.

To echo what some other people have said, their This Morning performances are always horrible. The backing track was giving them problems before the performance even began...

Predicted first week sales for 'Not Giving Up'?

 

I'd say 21 - 25, but could be their lowest overall seller, unless they have more promo lined up.

Edited April 7, 201411 yr by joepassmore

28,000 - 26,000 . 21,000 would put it at about #18 I think but considering it's still increasing, it won't happen. :)

^ 21,000 equates to about #13 at the moment!

 

I can see them doing less than 20,000?

^ 21,000 equates to about #13 at the moment!

 

I can see them doing less than 20,000?

 

Does it actually!? Jesus, I've been absent from the charts for way too long :D I think 19,000 - 20,000 now :(

That performance was terrible the only decent one was Rochelle and at times Vanessa . They really need to stop trying to dance or get a new choreographer as well .

That performance was terrible the only decent one was Rochelle and at times Vanessa . They really need to stop trying to dance or get a new choreographer as well .

They should get Beth Honan for the tour but Aaron will stay because he won't be as hard on them to put the effort in I guess.

I didn't actually notice Frankie was miming (although I guessed from previous performances) but Mollie's was so obvious! Not only was the miming totally out of time but the track sounded way too processed for her bit. I don't think it was a dreadful performance though, on the whole, I think it sold the song pretty well. Good dancing, bright staging, good outfits, mostly well sung (even if some was mimed). Don't think it was too bad at all!

I didn't actually notice Frankie was miming (although I guessed from previous performances) but Mollie's was so obvious! Not only was the miming totally out of time but the track sounded way too processed for her bit. I don't think it was a dreadful performance though, on the whole, I think it sold the song pretty well. Good dancing, bright staging, good outfits, mostly well sung (even if some was mimed). Don't think it was too bad at all!

 

It was bad. Personally, I think the dancing was a bit lacklustre too. They should've re-created the video with the light tubes but that probably would've been too expensive.

I didn't actually notice Frankie was miming (although I guessed from previous performances) but Mollie's was so obvious! Not only was the miming totally out of time but the track sounded way too processed for her bit. I don't think it was a dreadful performance though, on the whole, I think it sold the song pretty well. Good dancing, bright staging, good outfits, mostly well sung (even if some was mimed). Don't think it was too bad at all!

 

I agree with this, I have seen MUCH worse from them, especially on This Morning. I think it would have sold the song, too.

The performance was a bit of a hot mess, it was hot....but still a mess. It annoys me how they have Mollie/Frankie lip-syncing all the time, and terrible backing track that drowns out the others (especially Una). I wish they had of just let them all sing, if they sounded bad they sounded bad, I can't really see it being any worse than what they are doing now (it was the exact same with the majority of What About Us performances). In all honesty, I think this half lip sync/half backing track is a big factor in them appearing lazy in live performances - it just sounds very bland.

So, I just watched the performance without reading the feedback first. Here's mine #uninfluenced :

 

That effect on their voices made them so pitchy and almost flat. I swear they would sound better off without them. Like always, it wasn't dreadful to hear, but it was just painfully average and it annoys me so much that they settle for such basicness.

Will Mollie ever sing live again? Fair enough, her pre-recorded vocals was pretty much the best vocal in the performance, but no surprise here when you're the only one miming. She looked good, though.

 

But the routine was surprisingly good and they also look good while doing it. Synchronized, I might say?

I loved the little turn your face moment at the end.

I find it funny that Mollie Mimes when the others sing. Like who else does that haha

 

The performance was ok - obvs not their best, but This Morning tends to alwasy be hit and miss especially with the vocal feedback. The backing tracks are too loud and on this occaison is went funny at the start!

I find it funny that Mollie Mimes when the others sing. Like who else does that haha

 

The performance was ok - obvs not their best, but This Morning tends to alwasy be hit and miss especially with the vocal feedback. The backing tracks are too loud and on this occaison is went funny at the start!

 

Frankie was also miming.

 

It's weird, though. She's been singing live a lot before 'What About Us'. Hell, she was even one of the most consistent vocalist in the group for a while.

I don't get why they always mime. I mean their performances where all sing live are amongst their best and they all sing live at the tour too right?

I don't get why they always mime. I mean their performances where all sing live are amongst their best and they all sing live at the tour too right?

 

Yes, but the sound is better on tour than in a little studio. Also, they spend a lot more time on their vocals for a thing like a tour than a performance on This Morning which they probably had to wake up at 4am for.

 

They had a few backing tracks for the tour, mainly just for the choruses though and it really wasn't that loud. It's also less obvious during gigs and festivals, so I can't wait for these.

I thought they were all singing apart from Mollie! Naivety broken! :cry:

Yeah I'm almost positive that Frankie was singing Live!