Zach, back row on the right, with his family Words cannot express the uplifting and inspirational basis behind this story. Zach Sobiech was 17-years-old when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Given just a few months to live, Zach bravely chose life over death, embracing all that the world has […]
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Adam Lambert Talks Angie Miller, Possible Judging Gig And More
May 19, 2013 
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I happened upon this video of Adam Lambert on this fine Sunday afternoon. He was interviewed after his amazing duo with Top 3 American Idol Season 3 Finalist, Angie Miller. The first impression I discerned while listening to and watching him speak was how absolutely grounded he appears to be while speaking about a variety […]
Read more Mariah Carey’s American Idol Finale Performance
May 18, 2013 2 Comments
So, what do y’all think? Truth be told, at the beginning of Mariah’s performance, I really thought she was singing live. Maybe it was wishful thinking on my part or an unwillingness to let go of the past – where everyone performed live. Ha! However, once those high note riffs popped in midway through this […]
Read more Angie Miller And Adam Lambert Perform A Haunting Version Of Titanium
May 17, 2013 12 Comments
Was this the most beautiful moment on the American Idol Finale or what? Adam Lambert and Angie Miller gave an exceptional and memorable performance of the song, Titanium. Their vocals were absolutely stellar and the harmonies impeccably tuned. Both are extremely sensitive and skilled artists, who truly understand the importance of nuance and inflection in […]
Read more Michael Buble’s Greatest Creation Is….
May 3, 2013 1 Comment
…the soon to be born baby boy that he created with his wife, Luisana Lopilato. And did you hear that one-note operatic voice that he produced when speaking with Ellen? I was thinking: ” Okay, he needs to go there with his voice – dropping the jaw. supporting from the diaphragm and singing with the […]
Read more David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Fifteen: Fields of Gold
May 3, 2013 6 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections This song is about savoring those precious memories of time well spent with the ones you love in this life. “Fields of Gold” is a 1993 song by Sting from his album “Ten Summoner’s Tales.” In January 1996 Eva Cassidy recorded “Fields of Gold” at Blues […]
Read more The Voice Season 4 Battle Between Caroline Glaser And Danielle Bradbery
April 17, 2013 2 Comments
Picture Courtesy Of NBC The Voice I wasn’t able to watch The Voice last evening but have enjoyed browsing the videos this morning on YouTube.Com. And, I have to say that the Battle between Caroline and Danielle was a very strong one, given that they performed the very laid back rendition of “Put Your Records […]
Read more THIS Is What American Idol Needs.
April 14, 2013 25 Comments
Want to know what’s missing from American Idol? This: And this: And this as well: But, most of all, THIS
Read more David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Fourteen: Be Still My Soul
April 5, 2013 8 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “Be Still My Soul” is a popular revival hymn written by Katharine von Schlegel (1697–1768) and translated into English by Jane L. Borthwick (1813–1897). The music was composed by Jean Sibelius, from his music “Finlandia.” His music is characterized by a nationalistic spirit along with poetry, […]
Read more Jay Leno And Jimmy Fallon Rock “Tonight” From West Side Story
April 2, 2013 1 Comment
This video, featured below, made me laugh and get misty-eyed at the same time. Can the end of the Jay Leno era be this near? No matter the answer, at least his successor, Jimmy Fallon, is playing nice, allowing Jay to leave with the dignity he so deserves. The idea behind this video originated with […]
Read more David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Thirteen: My Kind Of Perfect
March 1, 2013 8 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “My Kind of Perfect” is a song from the album “The Other Side of Down” which was released on October 5, 2010 and co-written by David Archuleta. It is a gorgeous ballad about looking at the inside of a person for love and one of the […]
Read more The Nessun Dorma Sing-Off: A Vocal Masterclass Review
February 19, 2013 10 Comments
So many singers have attempted to sing the legendary Puccini aria, Nessun Dorma, from the opera, Turandot and so many have failed to master the subtle nuances and the refined control it takes to correctly perform this song. Considered to be one- if not the most difficult song- to master, it always amazes me that […]
Read more Jennifer Hudson And The Sandy Hook Elementary School Children At The Superbowl
February 3, 2013 2 Comments
This is the performance that has pre-occupied my mind all week. On Sunday, February 3rd, Jennifer Hudson and 26 angelic children from Sandy Hook Elementary School gave a beautiful and emotionally-charged performance of America The Beautiful at the Superbowl XLVII. Included with the choir members was young Nate Wheeler, brother of one of the victims, […]
Read more David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Twelve: Something ‘Bout Love
February 1, 2013 4 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “Something ‘Bout Love”, the official first single by singer-songwriter David Archuleta from his second pop album, Other Side Of Down, was released on October 5, 2010. The music video for the song premiered on August 5, 2010. Declan Whitebloom directed the video who also directed Crush […]
Read more David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Eleven: Climb Every Mountain
January 4, 2013 7 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections It is a show tune from the 1959 Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music and the movie with Julie Andrews in 1965. It was themed as an inspirational piece, to encourage people to take every step towards attaining one’s dream. The muse […]
Read more David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Ten: ” I’ll Be Home For Christmas” And “Silent Night”"
December 7, 2012 10 Comments
Pamela Pike’s Recollection Of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is a Christmas song recorded in 1943 by Bing Crosby who scored a top ten hit with the song. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” has since gone onto become a Christmas standard. The song was written by lyricist Kim Gannon and […]
Read more Alan Chang Captures The Magic Of Christmas Through His Beautiful Rudolph Arrangement
November 29, 2012 3 Comments
For those of you who still don’t believe in Santa Claus, you may want to rethink those doubts. Alan Chang, who is the Pianist-Arranger for Michael Buble, wrote and produced an inspiring arrangement and video of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer that is thoroughly captivating. It will make you melt like marshmallows in hot chocolate on […]
Read more David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Nine: The Little Drummer Boy
November 2, 2012 14 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections The “Little Drummer Boy” originally known as “Carol of the Drums” was written by the American Classical music composer and teacher Katherine K. Davis in 1941. It was recorded in 1955 and further popularized by a 1958 recording by the Harry S. Simeone Chorale, arranged by […]
Read more Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 3 Of The Voice: The Battle Rounds And The Steal
October 8, 2012 7 Comments
Picture courtesy of NBC The Voice NBC The Voice just tweeted this great picture of Team Leader and Coach, Blake Shelton along with his partner-in-crime, one of my personal favourites, the great Michael Buble. Michael will be assisting Team Blake in coaching the singers and I cannot wait to see the chemistry between these two […]
Read more Lee Siegel Gives A Riveting Performance Of Being Alive At Broadway Sessions
October 5, 2012 Comments Off
Has the song “Being Alive” ever sounded so good? Or alive? I believe this is my third article about this gem of an MCL discovery – the great musical theatre artist, Lee Siegel. You can read my other reviews about Lee’s performances here and here. This performance is riveting to watch – the depth of […]
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