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There is much gossip on the internet today after music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani posted, and then deleted, a harsh tweet about a ‘bad-to-worse singer’. The now deleted post did not call out any name but yes social media has been rife with guesses Many of the fans pointed towards Jasleen Royal and her set that performance during the Coldplay concert that happened in Mumbai recently.
Hailing from the independent music genre, Jasleen Royal, the lady behind such feeling and indie songs like Din Shagna Da and Ranjha, got lucky as she was opening for Coldplay in India . But what happened two days back with Shruti Pathak, most importantly including Vishal Dadlain being embarrassed shows that the expectations from warm up artistes are really very low.
What was written by Vishal Dadlani in the post?
Worrying about his ‘fans’ coming for him, Vishal Dadlani had recently tweeted that he was absolutely disappointed about an artist who performed on a large stage. The post read:
“Opening for one of the biggest bands in the world is unique chance, which I was lucky to happen. However, when the act is basic to bad? That kind of moments should be provided to artist because they can and they know how to turn the stage into magic.”
While the singer didn’t name any artist by using any euphemist, the timing of the post was that of days falling immediately after Coldplay’s concert in India.
Why the Internet Thinks It’s About Jasleen Royal
The connection between Vishal’s critique and Jasleen Royal was made for several reasons:
1. Timing of the Post
The post was made shortly after the band Coldplay’s show which Jasleen performed as one of the warm up acts.
2. Mixed Feelings for Jasleen’s Singing Abilities
While there was a lot of discussion in the internet about Jasleen Royal’s set those came into the coldplay concert. Some people commended her for successful translation of indie quirk to a global stage, others were disappointed by her lack of vit and spark suitable for such a stage. Critics noted:
She selected songs which the people at the venue did not like.
The sound mixing and the live delivery of the music appeared to be somehow weak in comparison to the band’s performance.
3. Fan Speculation
Social media users quickly connected the dots, with tweets and comments such as:
It has to be about Jasleen and that is exactly what Vishal’s post is all about. Who else could it be?”
Coldplay for by far Gets an opener which is massive. As expected Jasleen did not deliver to expectations and now it looks like Vishal saw it too.
4. Zaidi’s history of vocal dissent
There, there’s one star that like it or lump it will always say exactly what he feels, Vishal Dadlani. No matter if it is the political scene, the music industry or performances, he will most likely not hold back words. Many fans deducted that the statement fits his personality, and the post has now been deleted.
Jasleen Royal Exploding to the Criticism
As for now, Jasleen Royal has not stepped forward to address any statement by Vishal Dadlani but she took to her social media post after the concert. In her post, she thanked Coldplay for the opportunity, writing:
It was awesome working with Coldplay, in fact opening for this band was one of my wishes. Thanks for an awesome opportunity to give music to people with such a wonderful response. Warm regards to all those who cheered me up.
Her fans stepped forward to support her, commending her for the opportunity to popularize India’s indie music, on such a large stage.
Some have expressed themselves by complaining about the setlist or the way she performed just in case she was extra cautious because her audience was international.
Coldplay Concert in Mumbai: A Star-Studded Affair
The band Coldplay’s concert held in India, specifically Mumbai, was historic since many fans turned up to watch their favorite British rock band in action. The concert featured:
Opening Acts: Except for Jasleen Royal, other Indian artists also got their chance to sing.
Star-Studded Audience: Fans saw Bollywood famous actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in the crowd.
Unforgettable Setlist: Coldplay was singing the best of the best songs in their performance with Yellow, Viva La Vida and many more.
Jasleen Royal, for instance, gave live music before Coldplay, a show that comes with a mountain of expectations placed on those artists.
What Does This Incident Tell Us About Music Criticism?
It can be understood that whatever Vishal Dadlani wrote to Jasleen or about Jasleen has been deleted now but the message that he tried to convey has brought into the forefront the debate of negative criticism in music industry again.
1. The kind of criticism which concerns itself with the relations between the concepts of support and critique.
For artists particularly indie acts like Sway this is the kind of shot they relish in order to showcase their talents. But criticism is good for them and yet there has to be encouragement and motivation that they do not lose faith.
2. The Pressure While Performing High Profile Gigs
Trusting the stage, as grand as Coldplay concert in Mumbai, is itself a big challenge indeed. The pressure to conform to a number of cultures and make a grand stage performance adds immense pressure to any artist.
3. Social media as a Tool in the Enlargement of Criticism
Social media plays a dual role: it lets artists reach out to fans, it alsoises criticism-general or specific. It shows how one tiny negative comment from someone as influential as Dadlani can stir a hornet’s nest as it were.
Mixed Reactions Online
Now that Vishal Dadlani’s post has gone viral, the opinion section on social media has been filled. Here’s what people are saying:
Support for Vishal Dadlani
“He’s not wrong. One prescribes nearly superhuman levels of energy and talent to open for Coldplay. Average is totally not to be encouraged.”
Constructive criticism is needed, The problem is that critical comments are rare, while complimentary words rarely be heard. The feedback should be taken from such issues by artists.
Defense for Jasleen Royal
“Jasleen is indie music. We should be happy that she got on that stage instead of focusing on all the reasons not to.”
Even opening for Coldplay is quite an accomplishment. She needs positive comments, not negativity.”
