I will never forget it! He was so unbelievable. That voice of his is just so lovely and unique and all his own. I was so young back then, but I understood that I was listening to someone who would become a legend. I had every single one of his albums and knew every song my heart. I consider myself quite lucky to have had the experience. He is one of a kind.

Also, I am sorry I made an inappropriate comment on Kris’ stomach muscles. It has sort of become a running joke.

Which leaves Kris. Someone here mentioned that Kris’s style reminds her of James Taylor. That was a good comparison. Nice and laid back!

Louise, the last time I saw James Taylor in concert, he sat on a chair during most of the concert. He had another guitarist and a drummer. Very laid back. I would love to see Kris do a JT song, but something more current would please his fans. I also thought Jason Castro could do JT.

“I find it hard to believe that someone Danny’s age could be oblivious to rock’n’roll.” These were my feelings as well, especially if he’s watched American Idol’s previous shows. There is enough time for the contestants to check out resources available to them when uninformed.

Scott does seems like such a sweet man. I do believe he will find success in his future.

I have not forgotten about Scott’s videos. I will definitely comment on them and add another blog topic about him as soon as time permits. But I will immediately treat myself to “No Fear” – sounds like a beautiful song. Thanks so much once again Kirsten.

Scott MacIntyre wrote a song called “No Fear”. It comforts me and I know it will comfort you. I posted it earlier in these comments, along with a few of his others. I hope you can enjoy them, wiith Scott’s soothing voice, at this time. And when you are able, a critique on the songs would be great! God bless.

God bless you and yours. So many of us have been touched by this horrible disease (along with cancer).

“There is nothing like a grandchild to make us feel better.” So true, Louise!

Do you call it tone? Timbre?

Tone is often used interchangeably with timbre. Although to be more precise, timbre is tone quality or tone color.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timbre

Duets I think Kris and Danny’s voice went quite well together. It kind of reminded me of Michael Stipe and Mike Mills from REM. Michael as a stronger, raspier voice (raspy might not be the right term) and Mike’s purer, sweet voice compliments very well in the harmonies. Different sounding voices (no matter the male female make up) that work together to the ear (again, sorry for the lack of technical terms) seem the most successful.

Do you call it tone? Timbre?

Think of:
Lennon & McCartney (rougher vs. sweeter)
Crosby, Stills, and Nash (and sometimes Young)
Fleetwood Mac
Pink Floyd (David Gilmour & Roger Waters)

You know, I realized something as I watched my grandma struggle three difficult years against a very aggressive cancer. A disease can attack and destroy any vital organ–your heart, brain, lungs, etc. However, a person’s spirit can never be diminished by it. No sickness (however bad it may be) can touch that. I hope I am not assuming something incorrect (or putting words in your mouth), MCL, but judging from all of your posts I have read since I first visited here, you seem to me to be someone who places a very high priority on faith. Therefore, I know that you know whose hands your dear mother’s spirit is in right now. That doesn’t make all the loss and pain any easier to bear, but it does give you something that is so very precious in times like these–PEACE.

Anyway, God bless you (and every mom on here) today, MCL. May God bless and protect you and your family. May he show his favor and give you His Peace.

Happy Mother’s Day, all! Best wishes to you and your mother, MCL. And your granddaughter is adorable.

As for the judge’s song picks, I do really like “Apologize” for Kris. Lower the key and he’ll be golden. The piano might be tempting for Kris with that song, but playing that song straight might get him, “You didn’t make it your own, dawg. It was just a’ight for me. For you. Dawg,” comments from the judges. I hope he picks up an acoustic guitar and does a beautiful, spare arrangement with it.

“Wicked Game” or “One” are both brilliant choices for Adam. I’m not sure which one I’d rather hear him sing more. Probably “Wicked Game.” I’m a huge fan of U2, but boy am I tired of that song. Heh. If they had six minutes to perform instead of two, I’d kill to hear him sing “Bad.” The song itself is a horrible fit for Idol but it’s really stunning musically, and vocally it’s right up Adam’s alley.

“Dance Little Sister”… Paula was on the right track with the artist she chose — TTD is a great fit for Danny’s voice — but I’m not sure that going with an obscure, up-tempo song is going to help Danny much. That said, I can’t come up with a song that I’d really like to hear him sing. Maybe some Ray LaMontagne? Danny could have a “moment” with “Let It Be Me,” I think, and I’m not really a fan of his. Or maybe “At This Moment” by Billy Vera & the Beaters.

Love Rosanne (MCL)

I felt the same way–I don’t have an ear for perfect pitch or know anything about the art of singing, but I know that it was a pleasure for me to hear them harmonize.