David Archuleta’s Fan Pack Digital Bundle Is Available From ITunes On June 9th, 2009
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The header and the Zomba/Sony newsletter says it all! David Archuleta is extending a wonderful musical gift to his legion of fans via ITunes.Com on June 9th, 2009.
You can watch the promo here.
Also, in the interim, please treat yourself to some of David’s excellent music as displayed on his special Itunes.Com page. This young artist is just so talented and the vision of his stellar performances on American Idol last season will remain an indelible and precious memory in my life.
Also, don’t forget to visit David’s offcial website, DavidArchuleta.Com for all the latest news about David’s activities, including his upcoming tour with Demi Lovato. The 43-city tour begins Sunday, June 21st in Hartford, Connecticut.
‘Idolatry’: Kris Allen On Obscure Songs, Matching Aprons and The Coolest Thing He’s Ever Done
Finally! The Kris Allen Idolatry interview with Michael Slezak is now online.
I haven’t watched it yet, but wanted to let all of the fans know that the interview is now accessible here.
Because I live in Canada, I cannot embed the video on MasterclassLady.Com. I don’t get it myself, but, apparently, those are the rules on the EW.Com site.
I will have to delve further into this technical glitch, but for now, just head on over to the Entertainment Weekly site and enjoy 25 minutes of pure Kris Bliss!
And don’t forget to come back and discuss the interview. Sounds like a good one!
Update: Kudos to Idolatry producer Jason Averett for editing this interview while under the weather.
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Exclusive Video of Adam Lambert Before and After His First American Idol Audition
Here’s a keeper that was recently twittered by “Retrotech“. You will have an opportunity to see Adam’s interview leading up to his audition, followed by lively discussion by the Fox Fresno people after they interviewed him.
Enjoy!
Kris Allen: Before He Became The American Idol
Kris Allen American Idol Winner Season 8
A new reader, who goes by the name of Ian, asked if I would review American Idol Season 8 winner, Kris Allen’s Pre-Idol music.
Of course, I was very curious to hear what Kris had accomplished before he became involved with American Idol and I have to say that this young man’s talent is very impressive.
He has really worked in his own quiet, unassuming manner to hone and develop his craft and I wish him the greatest success in his performing career.
So, as we wait patiently for Michael Slezak to publish his five-part Idolatry interview with Kris Allen, let us take a look at some of the performances that groomed and guided Kris on his journey toward the American Idol stage. Read the rest of this entry »
Timmins Youth Singers Under The Direction Of Rosanne Simunovic
I thought I would add this video of my choir, the Timmins Youth Singers. It is an old performance of some classical numbers.
I will be adding more videos during the coming weeks on my YouTube. Com page, but for now, I hope you enjoy these numbers.
‘Idolatry’: Adam Lambert Dishes Song Choices, Naughty Lyrics And So Much More!
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This is a very revealing interview! Congratulations to Michael Slezack for revealing aspects of Adam’s personality that we have never heard before.
This a very lengthy listen- the interview is in five parts but you will never, ever be bored.
Also, during the third part of the interview, I laughed when Adam questioned the meaning of “doozy”. haha. Loved it!
And he really dishes the good stuff on all his songs, especially “Ring Of Fire”. You tell ‘em Adam! No one is going to tell him what to do.
He was very strategic throughout this show – performing ballads when others were performing upbeat songs and vice versa.
And he loves playing “dress-up” – who knew? Ha!
During the 4th part of the interview, he talks about his collaboration with some of the other Idols – very nice. And he wanted to duet with Allison – it was, initially, his decision, but I am sure she didn’t object!
And he wants to record a multi-genre album and gives his intelligent perspective about why this would work. Good for you, Adam!
I have been waiting for this for my entire life. Others have done so, but their efforts have never enjoyed global appeal. With you, Adam, this will all change.
And he dissed Gene Simmons’ advice about what he should wear on the finale. The confidence that Adam exudes is quite daunting – he is so ready for prime time fame! So ready!
‘Idolatry’: Adam Lambert dishes song choices, naughty lyrics, and Bill O’Reilly!
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Adam Lambert’s Mad World Performance On Regis and Kelly
It’s been a week since the American Idol finale and I do plan on writing an article about our new American Idol, Kris Allen. He is an absolute sweetheart and a stellar musician and deserves to be in the music industry for a very long time.
However, a reader, who goes by the pseudonym of “CS“, sent me this extraordinary “Mad World” performance by Adam Lambert and I was anxious to share it with all of you – although I expect many of you have already seen it.
If not, here it is! Personally, this is his best performance of this song and that is saying a lot, considering that the first two performances were so outstanding. Enjoy!
Uh Oh! This Is Quite The Conundrum, Isn’t It?
American Idol has a lot of ’splaining to do!
According to this article from the New York Times, officials from AT&T, one of the biggest and most consistent corporate sponsors of American Idol, “provided phones for free text-messaging services and lessons in casting blocks of votes at parties organized by fans of Kris Allen, the Arkansas singer who was the winner of the show last week.”
That would have been fine and dandy, except that, in the process of educating Kris Allen fans how to vote and giving them the means and opportunity to power vote, they forgot to inform the Adam Lambert fans. Update: A strong Adam Lambert fan said this was not the case – that they were knowledgeable in the power voting methodology and that, in the end, the Kris Allen camp won the battle of the power voters.
And so, a week after the Season Finale, the post-show drama continues, first with the revelation that Scott MacIntyre’s and Matt Giraud’s unexpected performance cancellation and now the voting brouhaha for the Final 2 competitors, Adam and Kris.
What next? One can only imagine!
Scott MacIntyre and Matt Giraud:The Dueling Pianists Perform Tell Her About It
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There is a sad story attached to the audio performance in this blog topic.
If you wish, you can listen while you read:
Over the past week, this story has been circulating the forums, media and blogging sites and has, in fact, been confirmed by Scott MacIntyre through Twitter and MySpace.
Both Scott MacIntyre and Matt Giraud were scheduled to perform Billy Joel’s “Tell Her About It” on the Season Finale of American Idol Season 8 last week.
It was going to be an outstanding showcase, featuring the dueling pianists – Matt, Scott and, special guest, Billy Joel. Great preparation went into the rehearsal of this song – the arrangement is stellar and, as you will soon hear, Matt and Scott sound absolutely superb.
It was a remarkable concept and it would have been a first, as there has never been this level of keyboard talent from previous seasons. Both Matt and Scott, in addition to being wonderful singers, are highly accomplished pianists and songwriters.
Matt Giraud
However, when Billy Joel was not able to appear, the number was cut from the telecast and we were left wondering why Scott wasn’t featured as a soloist, as all of the other members of the Top 13, including Matt, had varying degrees of individual exposure.
I don’t know what the producers were thinking when they made the decision to eliminate this number from the show, but it’s safe to assume that their thought processes lacked transparency and intelligibility.
Both Scott and Matt were more than capable to showcase this number without Billy Joel. Isn’t the show about our Top 13? Have the producers lost perspective about what attracts viewers to American Idol?
And, to add more drama to the mix, Access Hollywood reported that Billy Joel was not contacted or finalized to appear as a guest on the American Idol Finale.
I was waiting for a downloaded version of this song and I am pleased to offer it here on this site. And considering this is a rough recording, I have to say that it sounds pretty spectacular.
Here is what we missed! What a travesty! I can only hope that this number is included during the American Idol Tour this summer.
Katharine McPhee And Lang Lang Perform America The Beautiful At The Live Memorial Day Concert
A Blessed Memorial Day to all. And what greater way to be inspired than to watch and listen to this excellent performance by vocalist Katharine McPhee and pianist Lang Lang. This video was recorded live last evening and I was just so touched by this rendition. It is extremely beautiful and I know you will agree.
