2012 American Idol!
pandora
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This preseason tour of the cities very cool ... new cities
Aspen is gorgeous!
Opened in Savannah which was awesome ... last night Houston and a couple crazies
which we hadn't seen much of.... crazies.
Lots of talent, some great hopefuls this year,
love the stories they share, some tugging at the heart
and a whole lotta happy going on!
Loving the judges yet again ... Steven a little less doggy than last year...
he's gettin married! His personality I never would have guessed.
I judged him for too many years. :oops:
Jennifer more lovely and sweet than ever and 'Dog' awesome as always
Looking forward to new talent, a few tears as always, dreams come true,
and the hope, love and faith of family.
Here we go ... to the new American Idol!
Aspen is gorgeous!
Opened in Savannah which was awesome ... last night Houston and a couple crazies
which we hadn't seen much of.... crazies.
Lots of talent, some great hopefuls this year,
love the stories they share, some tugging at the heart
and a whole lotta happy going on!
Loving the judges yet again ... Steven a little less doggy than last year...
he's gettin married! His personality I never would have guessed.
I judged him for too many years. :oops:
Jennifer more lovely and sweet than ever and 'Dog' awesome as always
Looking forward to new talent, a few tears as always, dreams come true,
and the hope, love and faith of family.
Here we go ... to the new American Idol!
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that we fast forward thru and they are spending less time on
the people without talent but who may have special circumstances of interest.
I like the stories behind the people but you are right as they widdle it down
those will not be there ...
this fella may not make it past Hollywood but he is just so likable
his presence compelling for me.
The Wolf!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vhrb0b- ... re=related
last evening a beautiful young lady returned from when she tried out 5 years ago
now 21 and has great potential
didn't one fella get a commercial I think
and dare I say pants on the ground that got too big here in Atl
I agree not a lot of laughs ... last night the revolution guy actually was a wee bit scary
maybe
the other music show is starting too The Voice which we only saw the finale last year
but I know was popular with some music fans
I really look forward to AI cause it makes me happy seeing all the happy people,
the families, hopes and dreams come true ... it lightens my heart
couple this with young talent and music period, granted, not polished,
well thats my kind of show!
I know many think it is not cool but for me it is way cool and I even cry sometimes,
and that is very very good for me!
If you don't succumb there is always youtube just to catch some talent
Yeah loved when security came in... lol time to go..
mgmt
when the bouncer was gone
"it's not over till I say it's over"
they show these wacky people in the beginning of the show each season
I actually fear for the Jennifer Randy and Steven a bit .. I hope it's not real
I've grown attached to the judges
Gotta start over for all the new talent!
the lives, the challenges...
the love!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgtKXQKPNhU this young man feels the music
and the lovely baritone is back!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra97o2P_QrI
I think since the original judges left, they have lessened the caliber of some of the contestants. Last year and this year some of the top 24 and even last years top ten would never have made it in with Simon and Paula there.
like this "gentile giant" Jerome..yeah GREAT GREAT baritone voice, but how many songs can he sing like that?
also like that the Original Idol had "theme" nights. Rock, country, R&B, etc... now there contestant can choose their genre. To me it doesn't show their range and ability to sing in any genre.
just sayin'
I got memories. I got shit so much it don't show."
or flexibility. But love the baritone and he's just sweet ...
glad mama got to go up on stage
so happy and proud she was, I love that!
I think they might still have some genre requirements
I'll have to remember last year
It is definitely a kinder gentler place with these judges though,
which I like that better myself,
no need to belittle and tear down like Simon did...
he was for the act though.
We fast forwarded last evening through those we just didn't care too much for
(wow those commercials too my gosh soooo many)
some songs to sappy but then the good ones stood out for sure
I'm all about the journey
I always thought his critiques were spot on. Again could he have been more constructive? Sure. but was his critiques usually right...yeah, I think so.
Plus....look at us as a society? If some one messes up a song at a concert or awards show, I don't believe the critics are so smooshy and kind. Maybe it was his way of prepping them for the big time?
who knows...
incidentally pandora...If I haven't said it before, I absolutely love, LOVE your optimism. We should all strive to be more like that.
I got memories. I got shit so much it don't show."
As much as I disliked Simon's methods I did agree with his opinion pretty much always.
I agree with you ... he knows his stuff!
I think personally his generosity and heart is well known also.
You are very right that's a tough business can't wear your heart on your sleeve
which is something I am guilty of. I feel for the kids heading head on into their dream
and hope they are not disappointed by it or the human race.
Ladies tonight!!
I know all musicians start out with the intentions of making tons of money...but most along the way have to learn to write and be creative along the way. None of these contestants on AI or the voice or any of the talent shows will ever become influential amongst the masses...you'll never see a Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam or other type of influential artist...because one thing all great musician?artist seem to have in common is that they busted their hump in the industry and the music is still really important to them.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
There is a great new interview up with Eddie Vedder on Surfline.com. Some really great stories from Eddie, here are a couple of excerpts from the article. First off, Eddie talking about reality television and American Idol:
“I think everybody should own a ukulele. People need a way to express themselves, they just do. It’s not like they don’t have time to learn because obviously, they’re watching shit like American Idol. Reality Shows offer nothing but hollow versions and the lowest common denominator of American lifestyles in 2011. I suggest turning off the TV and pick up the ukulele.”
Amen Eddie! Here is a quote from Eddie about how surfing to him relates to songwriting:
“The good songs ain’t ten yards offshore, being out there for ten minutes and coming back in and going back out. You gotta go deep, and get into some kind of mad-scientist phase at some point, to where the good stuff is. Like when you wake up the next morning and look at it or listen to it, whatever you’ve done and you don’t even really remember. It’s your voice, your handwriting but you don’t remember doing it. You gotta get to an extraordinary circumstance sometimes to get to the good stuff.”
http://grungereport.net/?p=4981
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
By MESFIN FEKADU
Associated Press
Roger Daltrey says there aren't many contemporary singers who could "lead" a band, and he blames shows like "American Idol" for it.
"A lot of the new people they choose on shows like 'American Idol' and things like that -- I don't ever hear lead singers," The Who frontman said. "They always seem to choose to pick people that are great singers, fabulous singers, but they've never got the voice that makes a great lead singer."
Daltrey, 67, went on to name drop some of music's best singers: "You hear 10 seconds of Rod Stewart, you know it's Rod Stewart. Ten seconds of Mick Jagger, that's Mick Jagger. Ten seconds of Eddie Vedder, you know that's Eddie."
English-born Daltrey says there is one exception in today's music scene: Adele.
"I mean, I love Adele. That's a lead singer, that's the real deal," he said of the British soul singer, whose sophomore CD "21" is the year's top-selling album in the United States and the United Kingdom.
So, would Daltrey join the panel of a singing show to fix what he believes is wrong?
"I'd probably throw them all out," he said, laughing.
"I quite like the idea of 'The Voice' -- that new show, simply because they have to choose the voices," he said. "They might present me with 50 voices and if I didn't like any of them I couldn't work with any of them. It would be pointless."
Daltrey made the comments while promoting his latest tour, "Roger Daltrey Performs The Who's Tommy," which kicked off earlier this month.
"I rediscovered how fabulous it is as a piece of music and I decided it needs to be heard," Daltrey said of The Who's 1969 "Tommy" album.
The CD, mostly composed by band mate and guitarist Pete Townshend, became a Broadway musical in 1993; a film version was released in 1975. But Daltrey says his new tour gives him a chance to present his side of "Tommy."
"I loved the film, but it's Ken Russell's view of 'Tommy.' The stage play was what it was, and that was Pete (Townshend) and (theatrical director) Des McAnuff's view of it. But to me it's always been the music that's important, and I can never get bored with that because it's brilliant," he said.
"It's a classically written piece of music and I've never seen Tommy as one person, I've always seen Tommy as all of us," he continued. "We're all screaming see me, feel me, touch me, heal me."
Daltrey says his voice has bounced back since he had a precancerous growth removed from his vocal cord just before The Who performed during the 2010 Super Bowl halftime show.
"It's sounding better than it's ever sounded, and this is an extremely long show," he said. "It's richer, it's got a different resonance ... but it's like Johnny Cash, his voice wasn't the same at the end. But it was his best work."
Daltrey's tour wraps up in the United States on Oct. 25 in Seattle, Wash. He'll visit Canada for five dates after.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
watch them laugh and cry, cheer and beam with pride,
watched the young person grow as an artist and fulfill a dream
they've had watching Idol since the were but wee things.
Its all in how you look at it and AI is always just what I expect...
it is all that and more
But I believe Tyler got out of rehab for an addiction to pain killers not long ago...really rock musicians in rehab for pain killers
Maybe Daltry figured if their dumb enough to pay me 15 million a year...of course it comes from the producers...never heard Daltry's side of it.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/ ... 1620110427
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
I highly doubt Eddie waste his time on that type of show...he'd more than likely be a club watching up and coming musicians and offering advice and help.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
these are just kids with dreams it's one step in the dream or the only step
after watching since it's inception .... why it is called Idol...
some of the kids have idolized previous winners watching for 10 years now
dreaming, working towards this goal, this along with the real musicians that are their Idols,
of course.
It's all in how you look at things ... it's just for fun, you take it too serious
it's not for you that's all.
I look forward to getting to know the contestants, their families
and watching their dreams come true.
I think he is great and been a good fit. I was not expecting the heart or the humor he brings.
He is
old rocker syndrome maybe better this year...
funny in auditions though what he said to the Dad
I think AI was better when Simon Cowell was on the show. I liked that he wasn't soft-pedaling his criticism when he thought the performance wasn't up to snuff. When someone did a nice job he praised their performance. I also miss Paula Abdul's crazy unpredictability. The judges nowadays are rather staid compared to back then.
- Al Swearengen
http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com
a little crazy yes, my kind of lady
Blake is especially fun to watch
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
Look at it as a talent show with a recording contract as the prize
that is basically just what it is
it takes nothing away from the greats... who many have been on the show as mentors.
And if you give it a chance take a look at the proud grannies, mothers, fathers, friends,
watch the kids interact with each other and just know it is a marvelous time
in their lives for them and their families ...
I rejoice in the innocent happiness because that is all it is for most of those
who participate.