American Idol Season 7 Tour in Bossier City Louisiana on August 26th, 2008
Hey there Bossier City!
Hope you are enjoying the live Top 10 Idol show in the CenturyTel Center. And, knowing how unbelievably talented these singers are, we know you will be leaving tonight’s showcase with many wonderful musical memories.
So, please stop on by and post any thoughts, recaps, video and photo links in this Bossier City Blog Topic. And,if you didn’t have a chance to purchase tickets and want a place to convene, this is the place for it, so chat away.
You can also email me at masterclasslady@hotmail.com. Looking forward to meeting all of you!
While we’re waiting for videos from Bossier City enjoy the unsurpassed quality of this recording:
janey79
August 28, 2008 at 1:15 am
Thanks so much Janey! Beautiful performance from David – as always. If he didn’t cough before he began to sing, you would never know he was fighting a cold. His vocal strength is extraordinary.
And did you notice the vocal turn on the word “time”? Something new, at least to my ears. This was a great audio and visual link – thanks again!
masterclasslady
August 28, 2008 at 1:15 pm
A partial Over the Rainbow with very fuzzy audio of a (judging by his vlog, filmed that day) very unwell Jason, uploaded by bear22898
And ditto of a partial Crazy, also uploaded by bear22898–worth watching to see how Jason deals with an unplugged instrument after a couple months of experience!
rereader
August 29, 2008 at 2:06 pm
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Performed by a very ill Jason Castro
(Partial 1:26)Over The Rainbow http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=T_EAiYOp8Xs
Well, no one can’t say that Jason isn’t a trooper. Depsite his cold and sore throat, he doesn’t sound too shabby, but you can tell that he’s hurting. No singer should be singing with a sore throat, but, I guess, considering the scheduling circumstances of the tour, the show must go on.
This is one of those times that it is actually to Jason’s benefit that he possesses a gentler performing style than some of the other singers. His song selections are more acoustically driven and, because of this, the dynamic levels are more uniform in his folk style of singing. So, he never has to project the sound as fully as some of the other singers – in fact – it would diminish the laidback, earthy characterization of his performances.
And, yet, he still has that adorable smile for the fans – don;t you just love it?
Now, round. out. your. mouth. Jason – when you feel better of course. haha Watch that “ee” vowel – try not to smile too much. Blend some “ah” vowel – and hence the correct mouth formation – into the “ee” mix. And keep your throat rrelaxed and open.
Great work, nonetheless!
(Partial)Crazy http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=pN_nzYaDlJs
Jason experienced technical difficulties during this number and, basically, had to perform the first part of this song acoustically for his Bossier City audience. It was actually interesting to watch him – totally unfazed! Good for him – just keep the song moving and let the technicians get their act together – which they did very quickly!
Boy, this song sounds really, really good doesn’t it? He really understands how important it is to grab the pure “eh” vowel in the word “Crazy”. I am so happy for this technical advancement – it’s not an easy one to achieve and, yet, he did it! What a huge improvement from the beginning of the tour.
And he really has a more determined vocal presence with this song. I think it really allows him to expose is expressive, soulful style of singing in a liberated manner and, in doing so, his voice expands in confidence and focus.
This was very animated and artistically superlative performance. Bravo!
masterclasslady
August 29, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Finally an angelic shaky few seconds from Bossier:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD-HEWSF39Q
That’s all so far!
janey79
August 31, 2008 at 1:14 am