And, thanks Kariann for being my goodwill vocal ambassador over on Jason’s forum.

Maybe he has the time to sing correctly when in the studio, without the pressure of a live peformance.

I cannot wait for the show tonight. I love Neil Diamond.

Oh no, no MCL, I didn’t have to persuade anyone to read your articles. And I bet they WILL like them! Some just did not understand how much vocal training will help Jason. I even mentioned his posture. This was regarding his singing while sitting. Oh, please understand, your articles/reviews are really a clear focus of what the contestants should be concentrating on (as Janey says.)

I like rereader’s question about Jason’s studio versions.

I was listening to some of Jason’s studio recordings, and it seems to me that in those versions, at least, his technique is improving, certainly more than in the live performances. When you do get to listen to some of them, I’d be very interested to know if you think that that is in fact the case (rather than some sort of recording manipulation). Thanks!

http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=553105

Apparently this was a radio show with Debra and Ricky Minor, dadmonson. I wish I could find it on YouTube.

Kristy excelled at performing songs that had an “anthem” feel in the harmonic and lyrical structure. In other words, songs with strong statements and “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”is another strong example of this.

She was getting stronger and stronger each week, so maybe TPTB were getting nervous. Who knows?

I haven’t met Debvra Byrd - except over the telephone. I interviewed her a few years back when she was working with the Canadian Idol contestants. She is a lovely, genuine and talented lady.

Feeling better with each passing day.

Where is the link to that article?

“THEN Debra said the most disappointing thing about this week is that (shocker)

Kristy wasn’t here to perform. Rickey agreed!! Debra said had Kristy got to sing her song . (She picked “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” She would have Blown everyone away and it would have been the “moment” of the season. Rickey argues saying that he agrees it would have been the moment, but he thinks David A already had one with Imagine and David C with Billie Jean, Debra responded with “Kristy this week would have outdone both of those performances, I believe, it was one of the best things I’ve heard throughout the 7 seasons working on Idol” and Rickey said “I can’t argue with you there, this was shaping up to be Kristy’s week it was devastating to see her go after how excited she was for this week. You don’t know how good Kristy is until you hear this, it might have put her into front runner status” Debra agreed saying it would have definitely thrown a huge wrench into the competition.”

After listening to this version of it (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx9f11m0zgc), I agree that we were robbed. That song is a perfect fit for Kristy’s range, and wow at Byrd’s comments! MCL, you have met her, correct? This isn’t an exaggeration?

Regardless if it is or isn’t, I hope she sings it on the tour.

I hope you’re getting better, and thanks for the great critiques this week!

I guess it depends where they are posted–on the TWOP site (in the Jason thread), you’ve been quoted at least once, and most of the reaction I saw was quite positive. I think the posters there skew a bit older than on the AI forums, and know that vocal training won’t “destroy” his sound, but will help him not only sound better, but preserve his voice–which, logically, fans should want.

Hope you are feeling better!

And Brooke? That’s enough now. Send her home. She is obviously in distress and needs to be released from her Idol obligations. Plus, she has to sing 2 songs this week? Good Lord help her and us.