Not only does David Archuleta have the voice of an angel, but he also embodies the spirit of one. At the end of his outstanding performance in Salt Lake City, David made a very special announcement (see the above video) – that he was going to embark on a two-year mission for the Church Of [...]
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David Cook: Why Isn’t This Young Man A Superstar?
I have to admit – I just don’t get it! I truly don’t. The fact that David Cook has eluded superstardom leaves me completely and utterly baffled. It leaves me to question the nature of the promotional process once American Idol completes a season. All that hype, all the hoopla, all the exposure garnered from [...]
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Video Of The Day: David Archuleta Reinforces The Magic Of Christmas His Way
This video featuring David Archuleta performing his original composition, “My Kind Of Christmas” brought such a smile to my face. The melody and the lyrics are brimming with the spirit and joy of the Christmas season and David’s performance captures the magic of the Christmas season so well. Presently on a Christmas Tour with his [...]
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Masterclass Monday: Fernando Varela Performs In Las Vegas For David Foster And Friends
A few weeks back, I featured a rising young star in the entertainment world named Fernando Varela. In this article, I hinted that more exciting opportunities were on the horizon for Fernando. Well, the cat is out of the bag! On November 26th, 2011, Fernando was featured as a rising star during the David Foster [...]
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Masterclass Monday: Broadway-Based Hip Hop Courtesy Of The Music Man
Good Masterclass Monday Morning to all of you! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? But have I got something for you! Below, you will be treated to an excellent performance of “Trouble” by Robert Preston from the movie version of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man”. I have also included the opening scene from this show, [...]
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Masterclass Monday: A Halloween Treat Featuring Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford Performing Excerpts From Phantom Of The Opera
The year was 1988 and the occasion was the Tony Awards. However, this performance, featured below, is timeless and so appropriate for Halloween. Both Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman render exceptional performances during this medley of songs from Phantom Of The Opera. Happy Halloween everyone. Enjoy the goodies and the kiddies and all the fun [...]
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The X Factor’s Tiah Tolliver Defies Odds And Advances To Bootcamp
I have watched this video, featured below, so many times that I’ve lost count. It really is quite the spectacle. The looks on the faces of Nicole and Paula as they tried to compute Tiah Tolliver’s vocal performance were absolutely hilarious. What a mess of an audition. Was there a map that accompanied this performance [...]
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Jazzlyn Little Brings Down The House On The X Factor
On Thursday evening, 16-year-old Jazzlyn Little drew a standing ovation from three of the judges plus a hearty accolade from fourth judge Simon for her riveting performance of Mary J. Blige’s song, “I’m Going Down“. Well, I am sure that she is not going down anywhere soon because this talented and determined little spitfire showed [...]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Final 2 Auditions Of The X Factor
The final two audition episodes of The X Factor air Wednesday, September 28th and Thursday, September 29th on Fox at 8:00 PM Eastern. I thought last week’s two episodes were pretty promising, although the tasteless joke auditions were overkill and unnecessary. If this is to be a singing competition, is it too much to ask [...]
Read moreMasterclass Monday: Good Morning via Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds And Gene Kelly
Look at the vibrancy and precision of this collaborative performance featuring Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly as they performed “Good Morning” from the classic film, “Singing In The Rain”. They flawlessly combined dancing elements of tap, modern and ballet to create this memorable number. Debbie Reynolds was only 19-years-old in this film and [...]
Read moreMasterclass Monday: Dancer Vera Ellen Partnering With Danny Kaye In White Christmas
Vera-Ellen was never given enough credit for her phenomenal gift of dance during her all too brief film career. I could watch her performances in White Christmas over and over, again and again! Her timing, her grace, her poise and singular charisma are exceptional and cannot be cloned. She stands alone and, for this reason, [...]
Read moreMasterclass Monday: A Brilliant Mash-Up Of America’s Got Talent’s Fighting Gravity And Team iLuminate
This video mash-up of America’s Got Talent’s Season 5 and 6 discoveries, Fighting Gravity and Team iLuminate respectively, is beyond brilliant. Somewhere, an innovative videographer by the name of SevenDeuce 72 is working incognito and needs to be discovered and hired by a film and animation company.
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The Cutest MasterClass Video Of The Day: Hey Jude Interpreted by A Toddler
I have to credit one of my readers, Anita, for making me aware of this adorable and very musical performance of The Beatles‘ song, “Hey Jude”. This video has already received a ton of exposure – 26,508,531 views is nothing to sneeze at! I know this adorable child will be featured on Ellen. She loves [...]
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David Cook’s Album Cover Photo Shoot And Video
This just in courtesy of Rickey.Org. Feast your eyes on this great video of David’s photo shoot for his new album, This Loud Morning, schedule to be released on June 28th, 2011. As thousands of “Cookie” fans already know, David has released his first single from the album, “The Last Goodbye”. If you have been [...]
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Some Sunday Evening Love For The Phenomenal David Archuleta
Thank you to Marc for making me aware of this video. I was on a quest for songs that have the perfect rhythm and drive for a healthy, brisk walking routine. Music not only makes exercise a great deal of fun, but it also makes the time go by like “that”! This video is a [...]
Read moreVocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Top 7 Performance Show: Songs From The 21st Century
Once again, I added another one of my Vlogs to get the thought processes rolling for tonight’s Top 7 American Idol show. As this is Holy Week, I am very busy with Church services, so this was a bit of a rush job. And, oh dear, the video lighting changed toward the end of this [...]
Read moreVocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Top 8 Performance Show: Music From The Movies
Voila! Another Voice Blog for your viewing pleasure. I look dreadful and am nursing my umpteenth cold in a few months, but, hey, it’s free entertainment, so enjoy! Highlights include Pia’s elimination. Stefano’s piano tweet, Jacob, Casey and Lauren thoughts.
Read moreAdam Lambert – Aftermath : American Idol Season 10 Results Show Live Performance
I missed the entire show last evening, but had to include this as a blog topic. Adam looks and sounds fantastic, doesn`t he? His words are crystal clear and he pours so much emotion into this song. I loved this performance so much. But, easy on the screaming, Adam. It sounds very strained. Keep that [...]
Read moreIl Mondo: Featuring Three Young Italian Tenors Ages 14, 15 & 16
This is absolutely brilliant! Wish I knew their names. These young men have voices many can only dream of having. Enjoy everyone. These talented young singers are bringing refined music to a new generation of listeners. Bravo gentlemen! Bravo! Special thanks to my uncle for making me aware of this video. UPDATE: IL VOLO is comprised of Piero [...]
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