"Crossing the Chasm" is a book written by Geoffrey A. Moore. It is described on the book cover as "Marketing and Selling Technology Products to Mainstream Customers".
Our product that we will use, again, is Alizee.
As Moore describes in his book the introduction and use of a new technology product follows the classic bell curve. 
The conversion works like this. In the beginning, the innovators represent the forum groups. Next are the early adapters, new people discovering Alizee. That is about where we are at right now. Notice the big gap between the early adapters and the early majority. That is a tough gap (the chasm) to jump and that if Wisteria Song wants to jump that, that is what they must be thinking about right now!
The first two groups can live with points that adapters currently look at as drawbacks, not understanding the song, not readily available...The first two groups welcome the change and enjoy it, may even speak and understand French.
From page 21 of the book:"they are prepared to champion the cause against entrenched resistance"
"By contrast, the early majority want to buy a productivity improvement" They want to enhance their music listening experience not overturn it. Possibly certain song phrases will need to be promoted, J'em ai marre, I'm fed up. C'est pas ma faute, It's not my fault, maybe an alternative to the trendy mia culpa. You get the idea.
Again from page 21 Moore states "They are looking to minimize the discontinuity with the old ways. They want evolution not revolution."
As Alizee said in an interview regarding the new direction: "I didn't change my world, nor my look, its an evolution, not a revolution"
Wisteria Song, I was paying attention, are you?
Alizee Lyonnet
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Crossing the Chasm
Is Alizee Mainstream
Well, that depends on where you live. We are going to start looking at Alizee as a product, so this is for you Wisteria Song staff.
If you live in France, Belgium, Mexico and others, Alizee is mainstream. Moi...Lolita was #1 in 5 countries and #2 in 4 countries at it's peak.
In America, Alizee has basically a cult following. These followings are often dedicated people of similar interest and are familiar with each another due to concerts, message boards, Internet chat rooms or word of mouth.(sound familiar) These dedicated followings are usually relatively small and pertain to items that don't have broad mainstream appeal. (wikipedia)
So, where does it go from here for America? That is the question. With that question comes another, does Wisteria Song want to even promote the product Alizee in America? Just because you think this should be done does not mean it fits into the personal plans of Alizee. Johnny Hallyday has had a very successful career without ever 'cracking' the American market. Does Alizee want to 'crack' the American market or maybe just some concerts for loyal fans. There are no rights or wrongs here, just personal preferences, but it is fun to follow.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Alizee Word Search
Alizee, How about a word search based on all the songs in Psychedelices?
You can find it here. Print it out and kill 5 minutes of your day.
Alizee in NYC?
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Alizee Fans
Alizee fans have birthday wishes all over the web.
It is such an interesting phenomena, Alizee and her Fans.
So many fan based websites, ever check out the skyrock side of things, whew.
Forums, active forums at that.
And what is with all the fan created videos?
Camera phone videos all over the place. Is it because there are limited official videos out there? Maybe.
Alizee, Wisteria Song or whomever has allowed A LOT of creativity.
Even fan driven publicity campaigns! LTNY Disque Drop
'whisper' I I don't think they know they are not normal like us, but let's just keep it quite for now
All this even with taking off for 3 years.
It is all so interesting and fun to follow. What will happen next? There is no clue, no inside sources, no Alizee 'camp'.
What about product lines? It seems so easy to us. Shirts, mugs, those Nike's? Gwen Stefani has a clothing line. Oh by the way, news reports, unconfirmed, say that Gwen Stefani has gone to the hospital today to give birth to her second child. Born on Alizee's birthday! Possibly!
Whew, Alizee you have a lot of reading to catch up on when you get back.
Happy Birthday Alizee
In the hopes of granting a once in a lifetime birthday wish I went looking for the birthday genie.
The genie suggested a plane named and painted for you… but then you all ready had that done.
Really genie, look.
Have you become a winner of a talent contest and become famous…oh yeah, that already happened.
Winner of many awards…nice try
A trip! All over the world, Japan, Moscow, Mexico, Las Vegas…oh, been there, done that.
I know, I know, domestic bliss, a husband and family...genie where have you been? In a lamp?
(what, you never noticed Alizee wearing Jeremy's clothes before?)
What is left but to wish you a happy birthday and to encourage you to count your blessings!
No worries on your birthday
Hakuna Matata
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Alizee's Horoscope
Just a little silly fun with Alizee's horoscope
Are you compatible?
I was 98%, la lala lala.
Jeremy is at 88% (Oct. 19,1984)...well sure that's good Jeremy...that's way above average...it's not 98 but it is really good. No worries, I am sure Alizee will not even read this silly post. ;) Alizee Nation
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Gourmandises Alizée Karaoke
Hey, it's Tuesday, let's karaoke!
Alizee and us singing Gourmandises.
If you already know the words then turn up the volume and jump in the shower.
A song where Alizee has her name in the song. Unusual.
Mais les baisers d'Alizee sont de vraies gourmandises.
Can not go wrong with a Steppenwolf reference, novel by Hermann Hesse. Interesting
Toi le loup des steppes
Monday, August 18, 2008
Early birthday present: Barack Obama to Alizee
An early Alizee birthday present from Barack Obama.
ohhhhhhhhhhhh!
Barack rolled, that makes up for getting Rick Rolled
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
History and Alizee
"Dominique" is a popular song in French by Soeur Sourire, the Singing Nun from Belgium, about Saint Dominic. A remarkable fact is that the song reached and stayed at #1 on both the U.S. pop chart and "easy listening chart" (since renamed the Adult Contemporary chart) for four weeks in December of 1963. (Wikipedia)
So, Alizee, you can not be the first, that road has already been paved. I guess you will have to be the best. Well, that is, if you, well, if you think you can do it. Here is what wikipedia has to say about French Pop Music.
Radio stations in France are required to play at least 40% of their songs in French, during prime hours. France's Pelchat amendment to the 1994 Broadcasting Reform Act is the law which requires this.
There are studies which correlate radio station play-time with album sales. And that seems to have been one of the motivations to pass this law, for the benefit of protecting the French music industry and their sales of French pop music. Without this law, Anglo-American music (songs in English) would have surely overshadowed French pop music. (wikipedia)
Wow!!!!! That is quite a statement. What say you La fille de Corse? Just in case you needed any motivation.
Barack Obama was wrong
Now that is just not true! Thanks to Patti LaBelle and her song Lady Marmalade back in 1974 we all learned some essential French!
Alizee, Americans can embrace the French language.
It could have been Doris Day with Que Sera Sera.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Multiplicity
Could there be multiple Alizee's or different Alizee's from beginning to now?
Check out the video and you tell me, is that the same person from beginning to now? Break out the facial recognition software.
That's our JBG! Or is it?
Alizee and Friends
Imagine my confusion early this morning. A blog comment takes me to a website that almost freaked me out. Not yet through my first cup of coffee, I am totally confused looking at this blog. What am I looking at??? Did I end up back on this blog by accident??? Alizee, what is going on? Wait, no, it is a new blog, with new ideas. Ha! It just looks like this one. That's OK, go for it! JUST TRY TO BE ORIGINAL ON CONTENT! We do not want to read this blog redone. So am I going to give you the link...Of course, check out Operation: Disque Drop.
This site is not in competition with other Alizee sites. Not trying to be the first, know the most...just try to offer a little different slant.
Do not want to turn it into a forum, there are already good forums out there. By the way disquedrop check out Alizee America today. Nice mention.
At LillyTown.com there is another movement afoot: Operation Lilly Town New York
Alizee America has a podcast, tune in
Promotion of Alizee in America
Bigfoot Hoax
It appears the Bigfoot discovery is a hoax. The good news is Alizee is back in the running for first to make an appearance since the summer solstice (northern hemisphere) 2008. Note: UFO contact qualification is for "world" contact, not your own personal experience. Geeeez... 
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Big Foot Found!
It's been a lonely summer. Summer solstice marked the absence of Alizee and I was wondering who or what might appear first, UFO contact, Alizee or Bigfoot. I thought maybe some calculations at Stonehedge might be required. With a birthday coming up maybe Alizee had the edge. But no, Bigfoot steps up big. Now of course the winner will have to be confirmed. There will be a press conference in California on Friday and be anxious to verify and crown the winner.
For those of you that came here looking for Bigfoot, here is the story from CNN CNN) -- A policeman and a former corrections officer say that on Friday, they will unveil evidence of what they claim is their biggest capture ever: the body of Bigfoot. Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer, a pair of Bigfoot-hunting hobbyists from north Georgia, say they found the creature's body in a wooded area and spotted several similar creatures that were still alive.
The carcass of the furry half-man, half-ape is 7 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs more than 500 pounds, they say. However, the two are not disclosing the exact location of their discovery in order to protect the remaining creatures.
Bigfoot enthusiast feel free to check out Alizee.
Alizee enthusiast check out the Bigfoot.
And come on Alizee, let's shoot for second place!!!!
I know you can appear before UFO contact.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Screwed up Lyrics
Now this is going to really screw with your head.
You may end up singing the wrong lyrics to yourself if you listen to this too many times.
Alizee, J'en ai marre.
I know, I know Alizee. The wrong words are going to stick in their heads and drive them crazy.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Rare Alizee Medley
A medley of songs by Alizee live.
I have a shirt that resembles those pants.
I am just going to let that statement stand at that and see what happens.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Swiffer to Alizee
Oh man, this is going to be a tough one.
You know, a swiffer, one of those floor cleaning devices to use in lieu of a mop. I am sure you must have seen them on TV. I would like to think you may actually use one or something like it.
Anywho,
You missed your BIG chance. But that is no reason to not do something.
Swiffer had a constest, ended in 2/2008
You could make your own Swiffer commercial. Check it out. You do have to use their song but it was worth $15,000.
Well thats over, But...I sure would like to see some Alizee swiffer vids on YouTube.
My favorite swiffer song is Lilly Town, then Decollage. I can get the floors done under 10 minutes with those songs blasting on cleaning day. Oh yeah guys, ya have to have a cleaning day for this to work.
We may not want to see you on the video but maybe you could get...er..uh..uh...your Mom. I was going to say girlfriend but I did see some of your pics on the forums and well...er...I am sure you all have nice personalities.
Settle down, if you are not sitting there laughing along with Alizee and I, well then you are taking yourself a little too serious.
But what you do all have is talent. Do something, make it go viral on YouTube.
Just have to do it a little different from what we normally see. Instead of Alizee pictures to someone else's music it will be some swiffering to Alizee music.
Alizee and Shakira slowing it down
Relax, let's set the mood. Dim the lights...
Obtener Un Si - Shakira
Alizee - L'effect
Using this one because the gentleman with the camera phone, his reaction is just so genuine, it off sets the video quality and actually adds something.
Spanish and French, they really do not need an English version!
Thank you ladies, it was wonderfull. Where's the wine.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Wheres Waldo
Except this is Where's Alizee.jpg)
Really, where is Alizee. In the studio? At the beach? Planning the USA concert? In China watching the Olympics? Driving around that crazy circle in Ajaccio? In a candy shop? The Alizee hot line is ringing, hello, oh OK, it's personal and private time and the answer is... none of my business!
Hey, speaking of lack of information on MySpace, well I was at least thinking it. I ran across this and I thought it was interesting.
You remember Shenna Easton, hits in 1984, oh yeah most of you were not born, I forgot. Yes Alizee I know that's the year you were born. What? Yes we know you have a birthday coming up. Geez Alizee let me get back on track, and no I don't know what Jeremy got you, I thought you were supposed to be shy. Anyway, Shenna has a website, www.sheenaeaston.com and on her website it states right out "JUST AN FYI Sheena does not participate on myspace".
WOW, I like that! Nicely done Sheena. No trying to keep up several sites, no messing around with the friends and the whole mess. It is set up to send in questions, and it states no personal questions. I realize Sheena is not on the leading edge but I do like the candor and the simplicity. It could be a format to work with. If I may be so bold to say so.
What was that Alizee, why was I looking up Sheena...none of your business.
Amitiés :)
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Music Therapy, or is it?
Music therapy is known to have healing and relaxing effects.
Music can change body chemistry has been confirmed by a University of Miami School of Medicine study of a group of Alzheimer’s patients. The researchers found higher melatonin levels in the patients’ blood after they had had a 30- to 40-minute morning session of singing and other music therapy 5 times a week for a month. Healthbody86’s Weblog
For the first time, a major research effort has not only demonstrated a link between music and wellness, but has quantified it. A study led by Dr. Frederick Tims of Michigan State University and published in the November 1999 issue of Alternative Therapies showed that patients with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) who underwent four weeks of structured music therapy showed significant increases in their level of melatonin, a neurohormone linked with sleep regulation and believed to influence the immune system.
The study also noted changes in other brain chemicals such as prolactin, serotonin, norepinephrine and epinephrine. (American Musical Conference) Good article.
Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally in the pineal gland at the base of the brain.It is important in regulating sleep, and may play a role in maintaining circadian rhythm, the body's natural time clock.
Changes in the serotonin levels in the brain can alter mood!
Then there was the case of a woman who was affected by the sound of another persons voice. Unfortunately this one was affected in a negative way, but affected by another persons voice she was.
A neurologist reports in a medical journal that a woman got epileptic seizures by hearing the voice of Mary Hart, a host of the syndicated television program "Entertainment Tonight."
Dr. Marc Dichter of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, an expert on epilepsy, said of the seizures, "It's the pitch and quality of the voice as a sound." (New York Times)
That's Alizee's hold on me. I am being manipulated!
I am getting addicted on my own melatonin and serotonin. A devious plot.
I would love to see an analysis of Alizee's voice. Anyone? Bueller? Anyone?
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Mon Taxi Driver
Getting back to a little bit more normal (whatever that means). Here is a very nicely done video mix with Mon Taxi Driver. Creatively done using one of the more recent Alizee songs off of Psychédélices.
Kudos to Vanessa
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Bloggers own soap opera with Alizee
Welcome to Blogger's Soap Opera network.
This episode: The interview
Alizee, would you mind sharing with us who is your favorite artist?
Yes, Madonna, she is a favorite of mine too.
Now your work appears to be taking off and keeping you busy and on the go. In a word can you describe how it makes you feel?
Bachelorette! Oh, huh, ummm really?
Do not get me wrong, uhhh, I would love to call you sometime but I do not want this to turn into a truth or dare.
I'm sorry, I am so nervous, your phone number, what were the last 4 numbers again?
What about these other guys around here?
Yes, I know men can be gorillas. BUT, what about "you know who"?
But Alizee, why me?
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Alizee's first English interview right here on blogger soap opera.
Apologies to Jeremy and Alizee
It was just for fun. I hope you did not mind.
Here is the real MTV interview
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Alizee, Mademoiselle Juliette, Blue Suede Shoes
This is a very good quality video. It is nice version of Mademoiselle Juliette. Great tattoo pic. Alizee looks great and OMG are they blue suede shoes! Awesome!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Miscellaneous Alizee
Alizee Wiki. I am surprised at the number of visitors that searched for Alizee Wiki. I am not sure what they are looking for, possibly wikipedia. About 2 months ago I was playing around with a wiki. I went back there, Alizee wiki, I opened it up. All you need to do is register and then 'do something'.
Sometime ago I also played with a wiki at one euro wiki. It's here. What is interesting here is that if you check out the most popular, Alizee is the second most popular! Surprised me. Did not really even try.
Map of visitors. There on the left is a map of visitors. I really do not know if it is only posting the last 100 or what, but it is still interesting. I am surprised at the visitors from the United States. It is more spread out then I expected. I thought it would be more concentrated in New York and Los Angeles. Also, it shows that European visitors have more of an interest in the whole Coldplay thing then visitors from the United States.
Montréal is the second largest French-Speaking city in the world. Why not more there?
I have been keeping an eye on that streaming video of Ajaccio posted on the side of this blog, watching for Alizee and Jeremy to wave as they drive around that circle.
A larger version can be found here. It appears that the bravest have the right of way around that circle.
No new news on the official website. Last update appears to be March. Alizee, let me do it!
Yes, I call Alizee 'a unique'. Where did I get that? I stole it. From the movie "Autumn in New York", with Richard Gere and Winona Ryder. For all those inquiring minds...guess you have to watch it. Warning, it's a chick flick.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Abracadabra
ab·ra·ca·dab·ra
as pronounced by the Steve Miller Band
Alizee and Abracadabra
And now, if you just want to hear Alizee pronounce abracadabra over and over...
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Obama heads to Paris for Sarkozy meeting
NEWS
PARIS - US presidential hopeful Barack Obama was due in Paris on Friday to meet President Nicolas Sarkozy during a fleeting and low-key visit in stark contrast to his crowd-pulling trip to Berlin the day before.
Mr Obama's aides did not detail his agenda, but the Illinois senator was expected to land at Le Bourget airport and head into Paris solely for the Sarkozy meeting before leaving for London soon afterwards.
'Senator Obama looks forward to meeting with President Sarkozy and discussing areas of mutual interest, including the common challenges of security, transnational threats, and the global economy,' his national security spokeswoman Ms Wendy Morigi said.
'President Sarkozy has made the bilateral Franco-American relationship and the Transatlantic Alliance a centerpiece of his presidency, and Senator Obama looks forward to discussing how to build on these important initiatives.'
(The Straits Times)
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Barack Obama 7/9/2008:
"I said something the other day down in Georgia, and the Republicans jumped on this. I said, you know, absolutely immigrants need to learn English, but we also need to learn foreign languages," he said here Friday. "...I don't speak a foreign language. It's embarrassing!"
While campaigning in Georgia earlier in the week, the Illinois senator had called for Americans to learn more foreign languages.
"It's embarrassing when Europeans come over here, they all speak English, they speak French, they speak German," he had said. "And then we go over to Europe and all we can say is 'merci beaucoup.'"
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Alizee:
Why not make the French language known in the United States?
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Blogger:
Wow, just trying to connect the dots here.
It appears to be a master plan in action here.
Barack Obama wants Americans to learn more foreign languages.
Alizee wants to make the French language known in the United States.
Nicolas Sarkozy wants to increase Franco-American relationships.
I have to believe that part of the "important initiatives" being referred to can only be an Alizee concert in the United States!
I wonder if Alizee will be part of the Friday meetings?
Remember, you read it here first!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
So, Alizee
Alizee, we did the 5 days of JEAM, would you like to add a 6th?
When performing, what do you attribute all you energy for your dynamic performances?
While on your concert tour through Mexico did you pick up any songs while there?
Some of your fans in the online forums are fanatical, have you ever met them?
I noticed you are a big fan of the 80's, could you show us your Ray Ban wayfarer sunglasses again?
With that in mind would you ever think of doing more remakes of other 80's songs?
Alizee!!! you Rick Rolled us!!!
An April 2008 poll by SurveyUSA estimated that at least 18 million American adults have been rickrolled.
In a March 2008 interview, Rick Astley said that he found the Rickrolling of Scientology to be "hilarious"; he also said that he will not try to capitalize on the Rickroll phenomenon with a new recording or remix of his own, but that he'd be happy to have other artists remix it. (wikipedia)
Go for it Alizee, there could be some serious snake hip action going on.
...or I could post magibon type videos and you do not want that!
Alizee Nation
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Alizee - Les Enfoires
On January 26, 1986, French humorist Coluche, who had set up Les Restos du Cœur a few months earlier, invited a number of artists and public figures to appear on television as a promotional move. The band, whose line-up was never the same, was dubbed "Les Enfoirés" in reference to one of Coluche's catchwords. After Coluche died in a motorbike accident (June 19, 1986) his widow, Véronique Colucci, called on those who had participated to continue his actions, and the band was revived for a further television show. The concept has since evolved into an annual concert, bringing together up to forty artists and celebrities from various backgrounds. The funds raised by the concerts and derived records under the name "Enfoirés" are donated to Les Restos du Cœur.
One of the key features of Les Enfoirés is "La Chanson des Enfoirés", a song which became a sort of hymn to the charity, written by Jean-Jacques Goldman, a long-time supporter of the organisation. (wikipedia)
January 2008 - Le Match
2002
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Alizee Coldplay information
More info from reader comments (hope you all do not mind)
Ruroshen said...
Wow, yeah...interesting, indeed. I've always thought they sounded /kinda, sorta/ similar...but hearing the two mixed together like this, it's really striking just /how/ similar they are.
I'm still hesitant to scream 'ripoff!', but you have to wonder if there's some degree of influence at work here, unconscious or otherwise.
Ruroshen said...
Sorry to double-post, but here's a link to another, well-done mash-up of the two (via the Alizée America site):
http://www.purepeople.com/11965-VIDEO-Incroyable-Quand-Coldplay-s-inspire-d-Alizee-.html
Gotta love the little P.S. at the end of that one, too: "Thanks to Alizée and Coldplay for making their music so easy to combine."
Check it out here
Over in the shout box 'wik' has more information to check out.
I love having smart readers
Alizee and Coldplay
This seems to be getting more attention. Here is a video where Alizee and Coldplay are mixed together. It is very interesting.
Suzanne Vega and Shakira pic
Sorry to run off subject. Yesterday I mentioned the song Luka. Watching the video there was a short segment of Suzanne Vega that looked oddly familiar. Given some time I came up with the look alike frame from the Shakira video 'Intuition'.
Maybe the blogger is losing it.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Toms Diner
Toms Diner was by Suzanne Vega. The "I dream of Jeannie" version.
Truely would be awesome by Alizee.
Suzanne Vega wrote another song, it is a very serious song but Alizee could just NAIL that one too. Luka. I do not know, so serious but great. Remake by the Lemonheads in 1990. Frankly, on stage by yourself, I think it would be a tough song to get through emotionally. But it would be great.
Blogger is getting a little too serious. 24 hour moratorium on posts for Luka...
later
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
New songs for Alizee
Now that is a loaded title.
I am referring to songs like 'hung up'.
As far as new songs on any new cd's in the future, I believe and hope most if not all will remain in French. Johnny Hallyday did just fine, Alizee can also.
But...what remake would be fun to hear from Alizee?
Alizee has done very well so far, 'Hung Up', 'Sounds of Silence'...
What if the Alizee hot line was ringing for my opinion? Well, as you know I do not need the hot line to ring to offer my opinion.
It can not be anything too new, it is a remake.
The 50's, 60's...Alizee is a fan the 80's.
More then likely it will be in English.
Pearl Jam did a nice job on "Last Kiss", J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers made it popular in the 60's.
I started out too complex.
From the 70's, Redbone, Come and Get Your Love. I love Lolly Vasquez's voice and I love Alizee's voice and with Pete DePoe doing the King Kong beat on the drums I was thinking Jeremy could have some fun with this song. Too much...
How about King Harvest from the 70's with 'Dancing in the Moonlight'. Maybe not.
Let's get into the 80's...oh by the way the rule is no Madonna, that is too easy for Alizee to do. Let Alizee pick the Madonna songs.
How about something from Blondie? I think Alizee could do a 'The Tide is High'. But Atomic Kitten did a remake in 2000 are we ready for another?
Alizee, could you pull off Karma Chameleon? A portion of your fan base would just love you for it.
So many of your fans Alizee think of you as 'Sandy' from 'Grease'. How about you do the flip, get out the leather and sing 'I Love Rock and Roll' by Joan Jett. That may ruffle some feathers in the fan base.
On the light side from 1997, now do not hate me. I think mmmbop would be just too much fun with Alizee singing it. Crazy huh. From Joan Jett to mmmbop.
I am having fun now!
But what I would really like to hear...is...
Tom's Diner
In English with Alizee's French accent! I would love to hear it. Ahh that French accent..................would be awesome!
Well that is one Euro's worth of information.
Top 100 most wanted women on Chickipedia
Chickipedia is a wiki-based database of famous women. They just named the Top 100 most searched for women in the month of June. Chickipedia.com Yahoo biz press release
Alizee came in at number 25. I was pretty impressed. I do not know of anyone that knows who she is unless they heard it from me.
Wow
Number 25
Just think what could happen with a North American tour.
But this may not be what Alizee cares about.
Those beautiful girls, you know what Sean Kingston has to say about them...
Blogger is with ya on that one Sean Alizee Nation
Monday, July 14, 2008
Jérémy Chatelain
In order to enter the Star Academy, Jérémy lied about his age and during the casting process claimed he was 18, while at the time he was only 17. At his young age he proved to have many talents, music and clothes designing being his main focuses. He demonstrated to be a strong song-writer, musician (the piano being his instrument of choice) and composer.
Chatelain showcased original and creative sense of style in the Star Academy. He knew how to sew and often made his own clothes or altered them. Along with music, fashion was his other big passion. In 2003, he announced the creation of Sir Sid, his own line of clothing and accessories for both men and women. His first collection hit France's stores in 2004. On November 6, 2003 he married the singer Alizée Jacotey in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. (wikipedia)
A talented guy!
Why have we not seen you and Alizee do something together?
This is where Alizee runs into the living room and says, Jeremy the blogger is now talking to YOU! It is supposed to be about ME.
Ha, just joking, blogger made that last part up, well truthfully blogger made it all up. You do not really think blogger talks to Alizee do you?
Oh by the way, I like the name blogger Alizee, thanks, I think I will keep it.
So I think it is about time we see a duo. What is the deal here you two?
Plenty have done it before. What do you think?
We know you do it at home.
Something from the 80's and not too serious...Human League, 'Don't you want me baby'.
Come on, it will be fun.
Here is Jeremy singing an Alizee less duo
and for a little fun Jeremy can be a wild thing
Dude, it's OK. Do something together.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
5 days of J'en ai marre
The fifth day of J'en ai marre, Bastille Day!
Of course with 8,848,048 youtube views it can only be...
8,848,048 views! Alizee, did you ever think it?
“Liberté, égalité, fraternité”, Happy 14th of July!
Alizee - Wisteria Song
In the previous post there was a comment by ruroshen:
"Don't worry Superman! Your secret is safe with me!"
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Seriously though, is Lili a fan of DH? I've wondered if 'Wisteria Song' (the name of her and Jeremy's production company) is a DH reference.
Nicely done ruroshen. A quote followed by a dot connection. Nice.
That is the best part of being a fan of Alizee, the connect the dots game. Some say Alizee is hot, Alizee is sexy, yeah, yeah, yeah, blah, blah, blah...but Alizee puts out a lot of dots that need to be connected and it is fun!
ruroshen, from an interview...
Aren't you a fan of "Desperate Housewives" since there are many references to the series: Wisteria Song, Wisteria Studio and in the words of "Lilly Town" we find Bree Van de Kamp?
I am a big fan of the series and I would like to have a clip that resembles it! Its also the picture of a clip with Nicole Kidman:"And the man created the woman".
Is Bree your favourite character in the series?
Definitely. I also like Susan Mayer, but Bree is so charismatic and Marcia Cross, the actor who interprets that role, is the one who acts the best!
Our secret from Alizee
Shhhh, trying something new. Added a Desperate Housewives widget on the left side all the way down. Trying to hide it. I do not want Jeremy getting upset at me for adding it. If Alizee finds it she may be on here all day. If I see a French connection lasting hours, I may have to delete it. It is in English only at this time. That may make it OK. We all want her working on new songs and not watching Desperate Housewives! So let us just keep this our little secret for right now.
Alizee Nation5 days of J'en ai marre
Day 4 of the 5 days of J'en ai marre.
"J'en ai Marre!" (In English: I'm Fed Up!) is Alizée's fifth single. Released in February 2003, it had the single version of the song followed by an instrumental version. Later on three remixes were made available in special editions of the single. Internationally, it was released as "I'm Fed Up!". In Japan, it was released as "Mon Bain de mousse" ("My Foam Bath") along with a music video and a remix version of the song. (wikipedia)
The 'en concert' version.
Yes, I just recently posted this. But I have to include this in the "5 days".
The French national holiday Bastille Day commemorates the infamous storming of the Bastille, a Parisian prison, on July 14, 1789. Because this date marks the beginning of the French Revolution, people have been dancing on the site ever since. It is a day to celebrate freedom for all people and to proclaim, "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité!"
Saturday, July 12, 2008
5 days of J'en ai marre
Day 3. I fell asleep, day 3 is half over for half the world, do not fire me Alizee. So where do we go today? I say we jump forward to present day. I have been posting videos of the past, more then I usually feel comfortable with and I have more to go.
2 days to Bastille Day. "Is it a rebellion?" asked Louis XVI of the count who informed him of the fall of the Bastille. "No, sire," came the reply. "It is a revolution."
Viva la revolution.
And speaking of revolution:
The Marquis de Lafayette, who fought alongside George Washington at Valley Forge and secured the aid of France during the Revolutionary War, became only the sixth person to receive honorary U.S. citizenship. "gave aid to the United States in her time of need and is forever a symbol of freedom." This made Lafayette only the sixth person to receive the distinction, following Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, Raoul Wallenberg, William Penn and Penn's wife, Hannah. The man George Washington called simply ''my dear Marqs.''
So...what about day 3 of J'en ai marre??? After that you deserve two.
The Moscow strut
Mexico
Did I say 2 videos.
Friday, July 11, 2008
5 days of J'en Ai Marre
Day 2. The Eurobest Alizee in long pants version. The best red fish version.
There is a big difference between the English version and the French version of the song. Note it is always called the English version not the English translation.
It is not just that it doesn't rhyme or make sense and has more to do with Puritan roots in English speaking society. A USA tour? hmmmm. Let's save this difficult subject for later. It is not as simple as we think.
And do not forget, Bastille Day is just a few days away! (In France the storming of the Bastille began the Great Revolution. The national holiday symbolizes the beginning of a new form of government. The Republic)
The 5 days of J'en Ai Marre...the 5th day hits on Bastille Day, hmmmm, coincidence?
Thursday, July 10, 2008
5 days of J'en Ai Marre
Is Alizee and family enjoying any time on the beaches of Corsica this July. I would hope so. In the mean time I am left to my imagination of what to do next. In the near future I will address some thoughts on a USA concert. Is one feasible? If you were forced to take the side of arguing against one what would be your argument?
Maybe some thoughts on old songs that Alizee could sing. Add to the list of 'Sounds of Silence', '99 luft balloons', 'Hung up'...
And as I said, in the mean time.
Back in the 50's and 60's a radio disc jockey would occasionally go crazy and play the same song for an hour straight. For our summer fun it will be 5 days in a row of an Alizee J'en Ai Marre video.
It was not my first choice but there are plenty to choose from, old and new.
So Day One, 5 days of JEAM:
English version
Alizee and Tinkerbell tattoo revisited
100+ Alizee post! Oh no I just noticed...I did three post in a row with out a picture or video. Dialog only. But wait, my post should be able to stand on my written talent alone! Get real, time to take off the platforms and throw on some nikes and start throwing in some more pics and vids.
Guess it is time to go back to the most popular search that brings visitors here...tattoo.
I think I have to enter a tattoo post every six weeks. Give the people what they want. Frankly I do not see the infatuation but here goes.
Here is a poll
You are to vote on Alizee's Tinkerbell tattoo two ways:
It's OK
Don't Like
As of today there were 66 votes with 70% It's OK and 30% Don't Like.
I was surprised at the 30%.
When I first saw the tattoo was I surprised? Yes, but I can not say I did not like it.
So, every one jump in there and get some more positive votes! VOTE
Tinkerbell tattoo's are popular, here is a video on various tattoo's
So there we go, another tattoo post.
How about some more fun, nothing else going on this summer so far.
Here is an old pic...
Now don't get too excited over the tongue piercing... it is old news.
I really do love it when Alizee shakes things up and attacks your mental vision of her.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Alizee the artist
I have always wondered about these autograph sessions that Alizee does.
Why? There are a lot of videos out there at a fair amount of autograph sessions. I am not really aware of other artist doing this. I do not think we would even miss them if they were never started. For one who cherishes privacy this seems unusual to me.
This is where I have to be very careful in what I write. It is only opinion and please take it for what it is worth. Alizee seems to enjoy sharing with fans, not through the media, just talking to a fan.
Also, have you ever checked out an Alizee autograph? It is a work of art. My opinion is that she enjoys making these works of art for the fans. They are not just autographs. Very talented.
Now I wonder...Alizee... do you do any type of art work?
Alizee, a unique.
This is where Jeremy runs into the living room and says Lilly that blog guy asked you another question.
The Online Alizee
The official sites are not really kept up to date. Yeah, there is the standard online presence, but the news and latest information is not really there. Listing the lesser up coming events would be great since it is more difficult to come by that information. Even as I am typing I thought of 'le nid d'Alizee' and jumped over to take a look. Not a lot there either but they do link to www.psychedeclips.com and that has a 'Lily town tv' yes with one L, and that says coming soon.
The sites are there, great for the new fans but not a great source for the more knowledgeable fan.
Something else I wanted to mention. I noticed the concert schedule, that Belgium concert was booked early. Anyone catch the interview with a Belgium journalist and Alizee? Some time ago. Alizee was asked about doing a concert in Belgium, she said yes, he responded with something like, you are not just saying that are you, Alizee said no. I admire that. Alizee said she would do it, now she is going to do what she said. I wanted to make sure that was noticed.
Here is a fan based forum type website called Lilly Town USA.
It has a wide base of information that a fan may enjoy. They are looking for staff, if you are interested you may apply.
And then there are fans. Not a fan site, not a forum type of fan, but still do mention Alizee on line in their blogs. Puda Vita is that type. See Alizee, fan does not HAVE to stand for fanatic. A fan that likes you, happens to mention you in HER blog and have a few of your songs on HER playlist. Nicely done by the way.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Site visitors, Alizee and France
Site visitors, one item does intrigue me and that is the visitors from France. France is the third highest ranked country with visitors. Those visitors with the 'Ile-de-France' label really grab my attention. Here I am half way around the world and they stop by and read this blog. All the while Alizee is right there. I can not stress enough how much I would love to be in their shoes and they are reading what I
am writing from my shoes. The world is a funny place. Well my French readers do not just read, talk to us through the blog. Comment, email, use the shout box, if it's in French, no worries, we will figure it out, we do not have anything else to do and if we do we will do it later, we are Alizee fans. But...what if...it is Alizee taking a look. Yeah right. As if. This is part of her regular reading. But, what if...well...Alizee I know you like your privacy so we will do this in code, no you do not have to blink morse code with yours eyes, but, on your next television appearance, whenever that will be, wear your gold casio watch on your right arm! Then we will know!...J.B.G.
Readers, especially in France, your mission if you decide to accept it, is to keep an eye out for J.B.G. and the code.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Alizee impersonations
Hey it's summer where I am at and lets have some fun with some take offs from some famous Alieze songs.
Fun in the summer time...
First it's J'ai Pas Vingt Ans the dance being done by a fan, and not bad at all
Another dancing to J'en ai marre
J'en ai marre again by another with the outfit and all
That was fun, good effort by all three.
Now any new people just stumbling upon this must wonder what this is. Well I'll tell you what, lets get the wayback machine working a pull up a flash back from 5 years ago. I do not do many flash backs so enjoy this. This a smooth moving completely choreographed concert version of J'en ai marre. This IS the REAL DEAL.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
A Youtube strategy
I have been reading some feedback regarding videos and quality of videos. Some very good points have been made and I have to agree. I can change my point of view, I am allowed. Really some points have been made and I have given it some thought.
In the past sites such as Youtube did not exist. Camera phones were not in every pocket. I now believe that entertainers need to have a 'Youtube strategy'. Are they going to just let poor videos represent them or will they want to provide their own Youtube video? Whether to do nothing or to provide something is a decision that now needs to be made. This decision did not exist previously.
A television show, a taped event, that video is already going to be provided. But a single artist concert, what are you going to do. You can not stop 5,000 fans from bringing their camera phones and posting non studio quality that may make you look or sound bad on Youtube.(a point by wt in the shout box) New fans maybe turned off (thank you anonymous comment from previous post).
New technology is forcing the hand of the artist to provide something that was not provided for previously. Either a simple free version released or an immediate pay per view version. It could be a simple one camera view but of studio quality. If the artist wants to release a DVD it would be the full version, multi cameras, etc...
Or not, it is something to consider now. It is now a decision. No, nothing is going to be provided, Yes, something official will be released to the internet.
Glad I do not have to figure that one out.
An entire post where I did not mention the name Alizee, opps.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Alizee tour de Mexico
It is now over.
Thanks to all the camera phones out there along with an occasional news feed that enabled us to share in the concerts. Video and audio not the best but it beats nothing in the old days. It gave us an overall feel of the concert and that is what interest me the most. I realize that most of you can not live unless you can see how Alizee did each curl in her hair. The entitlement generation.
In the past Alizee's "En Concert" in Paris was recorded and released on CD and DVD. It was not recorded and released on Youtube for free. Most everything else of Alizee were television shows or an event that was being recorded were Alizee sang one song or maybe two. Usually dressed in one outfit that was meant to go with that one song. To date I only know of one concert recorded, "En Concert", and at least in the beginning you had to buy it. Maybe, and I am talking with no facts, there will be something. But then again, maybe not. Half of the appeal with Alizee is the lack of information. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Alizee, have a nice summer. Hope to catch you on an occasional television appearance.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Alizee video from Mexico
last half of Lilly Town and first half of Mademoiselle Juliette. Juliette was an ok song for me, the video, I was a little lost, but the new attitude for the live performance I really like.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Alizee the artist vs. entertainer
I have heard Alizee refer to herself as an artist and it made me think of artist vs. entertainer. As the last of the Tour of Mexico winds up tonight I have to say I really liked what I saw. It looked fun. I appreciate the changes and the efforts made to not only have us appreciate Alizee's artistic talents but to entertain us. I can not help but think of Russel Crowe in Gladiator when he turns to the crowd and shouts 'are you not entertained'. We have a tendency to demand to be entertained no matter what it does or requires of the performer.
Artist are a curious group, I am not sure of the long term results if entertainment becomes the only thing we demand of them. Imagine if DaVinci was on tour. Every night the audience would demand he paint the same painting, Mona Lisa, over and over and do it while entertaining us. It may be a bit of an over exaggeration but the point holds true. I think he would stop. He needed to paint, sculpt, write, invent...not just held to one thing that his fans think he should be.
Alizee thank you for entertaining me with your artistic talents on this current Mexican Tour. I enjoy a new song when introduced, Sounds of Silence, and other songs reintroduced as remixes for a new sound.
I have been entertained.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Give a unique some space
When I first saw this picture I laughed! Good for her. Oh the fans that are still hooked on her original image will just die. It rocked some of the forums. Our innocent Lilly.
I have to believe that she is not happy she lost her temper. I was not there and I do not want to say this or that happened. But being a recognized celebrity can be difficult.
Then there is the serious side to this, I have to think Alizee having been the protégé of Mylene Farmer that Mylene taught her the good and bad of being a celebrity from her own experiences. Based on that I can not blame her for her reactions to some of these situations and have to give her some leeway. Not that she needs it from me or anyone one of us
Interview, Rimbaud, Alizee and more
From an after the concert interview here with Alizee
That article stated:
Regarding how to deal with fame, the noted French singer who lives her life well and doesn't sacrifice her intimate and personal issues because of fame.
"This fame does not interest me, first and foremost I am an artist. I try to pursue a private life and continue making music, if someday my professional life is a detriment to my personal life then I would need to stop, because now I am mother," said Alizée.
She said she would need to stop. She said stop.
In a post dated 5/5/08 I noted the possibility of Alizee ‘pulling’ a Rimbaud , see article.
For an easy cheesy example rent the movie ‘Eddie and the Cruisers’. It’s a ‘B’ movie and some not great acting, but it is an simple example referencing Rimbaud. It’s from the 80’s and tons of music.
The ends with a song called 'Season in Hell (fire suite)' title taken from Rimbaud writings. Now if you here Alizee ever ending her concert(s) with this song, lookout it may be a hint of things to come.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
WHOA!!! Alizee
Warning: Do not watch if you have a weak heart or had heart surgery recently.
Picture is fuzzy for your own protection!
Watch at your own risk!!!
Alizee singing Fifty Sixty
I tried to warn you.
Alizee looks great
Alizee really does look great. The Chat Noir outfit is hot. But those shoes, take a look at the below video, I just love the look. That's the first thing I look for now, what shoes is she wearing. Am I developing an Alizee shoe fettish??? No way, it is not like I have a picture of her shoes posted on this blog...or do I?
Nicely done Alizee
Nicely done Mexico City fans
Mucho Caliente Alizee
That's going to screw up the Babel translator.
Here is some nice looking footage of Alizee on Mexico City News.
Mexico City - Alizee
What can I say Alizee, nothing!
Who else has fans sifting through camera phone videos just to catch a glimpse? NOBODY!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
OMG Alizee
OMG Alizee, I can not wait to see some more!
That spin into the chair and the look!! Me, I am running out of words!
Mademoiselle Juliette-Concert México
Here we go...the first, its not the best but it is here early. Getting past the quality....Alizee looks AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Coldplay vs. Alizee
So while we are waiting for Alizee's concert, what do you think about this video. Coldplay and their song VIVA LA VIDA vs Alizee and J'EN AI MARRE. The songs are said to be similar. What do you think? Shout it out in the shout box or in comments. Interesting.
Alizee Mexico
Today is the first concert in Mexico City. It may take till Wednesday morning to get some clips. I look forward to having more, more sound clips, more footage, maybe even more songs. We do not have an overwhelming number of songs sung by Alizee, so if a new one is thrown in it is just one more to enjoy. Like Madonnas 'Hung Up'. So here we go.
Alizee, again, enjoy yourself, because when you enjoy what you are doing on stage we enjoy watching you no matter what. You are a 'unique'.
Lastly
(is that a word, I try to write very generic so babel can translate for the number of visitors from Mexico, France and so on..)ok
I would like to encourage comments from the casual fan. The forums are great but they have some hard core fans, they are impressive, but may intimidate the casual fan. Really, if you just want to say I like that... say it. Or I just found out about Alizee, it's OK.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Tour de Mexico
Well, the Alizee concert tour of Mexico starts in a couple of days. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 4 concerts in 5 days. That is work. Then finish up with a 5th concert on Wednesday.
It is just great to have Alizee back. I know if Alizee can enjoy herself on stage, then we can too. Have fun with it Alizee. Looking forward to all the clips that will be coming in.
Everyone, get your computers cleaned up so you can see and enjoy all the postings.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Alizee the Shapeshifter
I really was going to try and hold out and not post a video on the Fifty Sixty trilogy and just let everyone visit the video sites. Well, it was a thought. How about that Rubato remix video. There was a small buzz on forum sites as to whether that is Alizee or not. One of my favorite aspects of Alizee is her ability to be a shapeshifter, to have a completely different look. Straight hair, curly hair, little make up, more make up...the ability to at least make you do a double take. So here Alizee makes us crazy again...
Alizee, I know you are sitting in front of a computer somewhere giggling at everyone analyzing this video to death.
Fifty-Sixty Lefty remix
With all the remix action going on right now I thought Lefty created a nice version and deserved some props. Alizée - Fifty Sixty - Lefty Remix
Sunday, June 8, 2008
David Rubato remix Video
You can check out the new Alizee trilogy of Fifty-Sixty videos NOW!
The original Fifty-Sixty
The David Rubato remix video
The Rolf Honey remix video
Here
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Alizee's performances
Ahhh those previous 3 post...all is right in the world again.
Don't forget to stay tuned for that Rubato video.
This may just turn into just another video and picture site, :).
Enjoy those vids, thank you Alizee.
Yes, I know, I talk to Alizee like she reads this...see this is not just another video and picture site!
Alizee NRJ performance
This is Alizee on June 7 at an NRJ concert. Fantastic again! Interacting with the audience and having fun. Don't you wish you could have been there?
Thank you Alizee, I applauded in front of the computer screen.
Awesome Alizee
I don't know what to say. Alizée performs live on La chanson de l'année, June 6, 2008.
It is a long video but it is worth it. It is a little over 12 minutes long. At the 9 minute mark Alizee performs the BEST Mademoiselle yet!!! Fantastic.
Alizee Rubato remix
If you have not read before, I love the Rubato remix.
Click here for more information and a free and legal mp3 download!
Alizee liked it too! A video is coming out! Anyday!
May be able to find it here
Stay tuned.
alizee-universal.com/
This morning I noticed the website alizee-universal was not active.
The universal myspace was still active.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Alizee Wiki
A new experiment, an Alizee Wiki. http://alizee.wikidot.com
Brand new, nothing on it just waiting for you to show up and start sharing.
To enter as a member and contribute you can use the secret word: jennifer
Alizee Google Search
When you type in Alizee for a Google Search those same dated pictures show up every time. How can we get Google to update those pictures? I think Google should have more current pictures showing for a more accurate Google Search. I even question the authenticity of one of the pictures. So how do we go about this? Anyone...anyone?
Alizee NationThursday, June 5, 2008
Typecast
With the Mexico City concert just around the corner, what do you expect from this concert?
I expect similar to Moscow. The early Alizee was just and act a performance, it was not her. She became typecast into that image that she was portraying. There were Alizee fans and Alizee image fans. Now, I believe, Alizee is trying to swing that pendulum back to a more normal or real image with emphasis on her singing. The hair, the clothes the less dancing then before may even be an over emphasis to shed that typecast and the old 'image fans'.
But that is just what I think, what do you think?
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Alizee's Calculator Watch
Anyone catching Alizee's calculator watch? I thought I was the only one. THAT'S HOT.
Hey! who yelled out nerd's? I don't care...THAT'S HOT Alizee!
The watch watch.
By the way, some do follow what watches Alizee wears, the Casio, which is what I thought I saw during the TV5 Monde, the Zadig & Voltaire, then the bear watch...
