Archive | April, 2007

A MasterClass Performance With Celine And Elvis


I honestly cannot get enough of this performance. The passion, the artistry and the vocal power from these two very different artists give me chills and move me to tears. Celine Dion and Elvis Presley define stardom. Enjoy the video and share your comments:

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American Idol Season 6 Vocal Masterclass For The Top 6 Performances


By: Rosanne Simunovic This week, our Top 6 performers inspired the American Idol viewing audience with “life anthem” songs that signified the humanitarian values of hope and compassion. This theme paralleled the huge Idol Gives Back Performance Gala that was to follow the next evening. This unprecedented event drew some of the world’s biggest entertainment […]

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DISCUSSION FOR IDOL GIVES BACK GALA


Here we go everyone. Let’s have a round table discussion regarding tonight’s enormously successful Idol Gives Back special. Personally, I was very disappointed that Michael Buble was not on the show as expected. However, the duet between Elvis and Celine made up for it. It was unbelievable wasn’t it? And Josh Groban was amazing as […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For The Top 6 Performances: IDOL GIVES BACK


Well, I don’t know about you, but I thought the show this evening was absolutely a moving and memorable experience. The performances were extremely well done; however the video footage was extremely disturbing and educational at the same time. I hope that an unbelievable amount of money is raised to benefit these children who are […]

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American Idol Season 6 Vocal Masterclass For The Top 7 Performances


By: Rosanne Simunovic Well, thank heavens for Country Music week. I am not a huge country fan, but I do like the crossover appeal of many of the songs from this genre, as well as the fact that, like the song classics from the big band era, the lyrical and melodic components of many of […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For The Top 7 Performances On American Idol


Now, finally we had a show happening last night. I thought that, generally, the singers were very good and I congratulate the genuine, supportive talent of Martina McBride for nurturing and guiding these singers toward successful and real performances in their country themed showcases. I will be posting my Vocal Masterclass article sometime tomorrow (maybe […]

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American Idol Season 6 Vocal Masterclass For The Top 8 Performances


By: Rosanne Simunovic This week, our Final 8 interpreted the Latin genre of music through the guidance of guest artist, Jennifer Lopez. This style of music emphasizes the rhythmic elements, which are always very contagious and infectious, encouraging the artist to develop a choreographic approach to his or her performing style. That being said, I […]

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Discussion Thread For The Top 8 Performances


What a disappointing week. These singers looked completely disoriented on stage during their Latin showcase. Makes me wonder what is happening behind the scenes. It can’t be good. Until the Vocal Masterclass article is online, please feel free to voice your comments. However – be nice.

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A MasterClass Performance


This absolutely beautiful gem of a performance features classical stars Bryn Terfel and Renee Fleming performing “Wheels Of A Dream” from the musical “Ragtime”. If anyone has any questions pending about what constitutes really superb and prodigious singing, you will find all the answers to your questions in this video. As you watch the video, […]

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Michael Buble On American Idol Top 9 Results Show


Someone was nice enough to add this video of my man Michael. What a great, relaxed performance. The guy certainly can sing like no other. Enjoy the video.

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American Idol Season 6 Vocal Masterclass For The Top 9 Performers


By: Rosanne Simunovic This week’s guest instructor and mentor, the legendary Tony Bennett, made a timely visit to the American Idol set and succeeded to inject some personality and spontaneity into this year’s group of talented, but intense idol finalists. Revisiting and interpreting the classics coerced the singers into concentrating on the beautiful simplicity of […]

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