frogcooke Says:
July 9, 2008 at 6:07 pm
finally WYS from SAn Jose from Soulpatrol120

Wow – this was a really neat visual of this performance. It was more distant than others, but because the person recording the video was sitting in a central section, I could enjoy different aspects of this performance that I didn’t notice in other clips. Aspects – like the neat lighting effects and the stellar sound quality (David’s voice sounded even more gorgeous because I was hearing the full projection of his sound – absolutely stellar!)

And whoever filmed this put a lot of thought into this. At the very end – before he says his final “Do you know that I love you” – the camera moved to the screen so that we could get a great shot of David singing his final words. What an expressive, sensitive artist David is and kudos to soulpatrol120 for this wonderful editing.

You like “Daydream”? Me too! Here’s a not-quite full length video by LILESLIEconcerts from San Jose.

Yes, I love this song for Jason. It’s a perfect fit. He always sounds great with this song. One of his higher melodic sections was a little misplaced, but the rest sounded super.

I wish they would let him move around more. That small circle of space is really confining I think, especially during the instrumental section when he could really milk the crowd with some choreographic movement. It would energize him as well.

For now.. Ill go watch that WYSYLM video… a few more times.. haha

Stand by Me: David Archuleta – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IFaDD7ZvLQ

This is a different view from what I have previously seen in other venues. I guess LILESLIE was sitting on the side. Kind of a neat perspective I thought.

The audio is a little emaciated – the person recording was screaming, as were the other fans in the audience.

Strong solid performance and he tries to get the audience to sing along during the “beautiful girls” section but they’re not biting. They want him to sing – and who can blame them.

But, it was a cool gesture on David’s behalf and I expect that, by the middle of the tour, the audience will have this section of the song down pat.

Apologize: David Archuleta – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTbPdl1lwtE

Another side view. This is another good performance, but I am having trouble hearing the full complement of the audio. His head tone sounds beautifully pure and immaculate in this performance.

The audience is quite sedate during this performance. They are probably taking a well deserved “screaming” rest – the better to go completely nuts when he sings “When You Say you Love me”.:)

Hello: David Cook – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CglMoscBxiU

Well, hello David Cook. Finally, another Cookie link.

Hoochie Mama – I love the beginning of this song. Talk about a dramatic intro.

Lots of major screaming and yelling here. And just before he was supposed to sing the first “I love you”, he stopped and spoke the words to them -resulting in major Cookie pandemonium.

He sounds really really good during this number. Strong, technically secure rock vocals and his upper range sounds stellar! His entire voice sounds wonderfully healthy and focused. Good on him!

And his final note, on the word “For” is just beautiful – both pure and resonant at the same time.

Superb performance!

I will watch these in a bit and throw in my comments as well.

Againstthedyingofthelight – I think we’ve had many “glory note” singers throughout the show. I am most certain Kelly Clarkson would have enjoyed her moments and, also, Syesha did as well this year.

KariAnn -I remember that comment about Diana Degarmo. I should check my past articles and see if I can find the actual song she performed when she held her note. I was writing on another site, so it may take some time to hunt down.

For now untill better vids come in:

SBM- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IFaDD7ZvLQ
Apologize- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTbPdl1lwtE

Hello- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CglMoscBxiU

To me, the ones that stick out as the best glory-noters are Clay and David C. So, which Idol contestants throughout the show’s run have impressed you the most in this department?

Wasn’t Diana Degarmo timed as having the longest glory note ever? I don’t know how I would check this out on Google, but I do remember hearing this.

I also wanted to chime in on the discussion in the other thread about how Archie has been changing up the way he sings his songs from night-to-night. I have noticed this too and have been impressed. However, some of the other Idols do this as well. Where Archie changes up the placement of his runs, Cook moves around his glory notes, places his accents on different syllables, and steps up or down on different notes. These perhaps are more subtle differences than the absence or presence of melisma, but they do change the songs for those of us who hear each performance.

Several of the other Idols also add their own variations too. The kids are smart enough to realize that, in the age of Youtube, there’s more of an imperative to keep their sets at least somewhat fresh. Plus, I’m sure they get bored of singing their songs the same way each night!

Also a new bulletin:

hey there! new video here! haha i havnt heard from anybody about my vblog issues so im just gonna get back to it, time a wastin! im in san jose…its hot and bright as you will see…i should have been wearing my sunglasses! and the gift bag i was holding…inside was a soccer ball!!!! im so excitedddd! i had been talking about buying on for weeks! i believe i owe a thanks to jessica chavez thanks! i havnt been on the internet in dayssss….but i always know my site is in good hands! thanks for being awesome! see yall soooooon

jasonnn.

and a new blog, too:

a few thanks…

i think i owe a few thank yous out there! for one, my brazilian fans…. i got your package a few weeks ago! ive been meaning to say something about it for a while! im wearing your bracelets, i loved the video! and my dreadheads, the puzzle is sooo cool and special and creative! i know that must have taken alot of time and thought and heart! i really cherish it and love the poems! and theres a certain group of GOTH GIRLS!! that keep gifting my with waterguns! so funnnn! i cant reacall the countless gifts ive been given but i really want everybody to know that i am so grateful! thanksssssoooomuch!

jasonnn.

He’s been a busy beeeee!