By: Rosanne Simunovic I absolutely love the music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Yes, it is not current, but the melodies and the lyrics are timeless. The stuff of true classics! And, the fact that they stand the test of time is testament to the writing talent of these legendary composers. Their songs provided […]
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Spoiler Alert:Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Top 6 Performance Show: Bacharach/David And Songs You Wish You Wrote
April 10, 2013 
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Picture Courtesy Of American Idol Looking at the above picture, I just realized that Janelle Arthur bears a strong resemblance to Season 11 Top 10 finalist, Hollie Cavanaugh. Or is it just me? Well irregardless, like Hollie last season, she sure is getting the shaft as of late. I am not usually on the country […]
Continue reading Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: Final Week Of The Blind Auditions
April 8, 2013 4 Comments
Picture Courtesy Of The Voice Oo – Blake Shelton and Usher look very intense. I love it! This show totally and utterly rocks, as long as you don’t take it too seriously. Will they create the next big superstar? Uhm maybe yes and maybe no. Do you care? Well, maybe yes, and maybe no. I […]
Continue reading Dancing Masterclass Discussion For Dancing With The Stars Season 16: Week Four
April 8, 2013 8 Comments
I have to confess – I have yet to see a single performance from last week’s episode. Mea culpa! I need an 8th day in the week for “catch-up” time. Ha! So, I am leaving it to all of you. How do you think this show is doing this year? Is Wynonna improving? I hear […]
Continue reading Creating The Annette (Funicello) Sound: [Video]
April 8, 2013 2 Comments
I found this video (featured below) so fascinating. The late Annette Funicello explains how the distinct Annette Sound associated with her singing was created. Apparently, she had a small voice so, to broaden the timbre, she basically recorded the song then sang live with the song – basically singing back to it, as she explains. […]
Continue reading Mickey Mouse Club Star, Annette Funicello, Dies At The Age Of 70
April 8, 2013 11 Comments
We lost a treasured Disney princess today named Annette Funicello. Look at that picture – a beautiful lady inside and out! I remember growing up to listening to her music and watching her movies. If you are a member of the baby-boomer era, how could you not resist the wholesome entertainment provided by Ms. Funicello […]
Continue reading Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Dies At The Age Of 87
April 8, 2013 2 Comments
Picture Courtesy Of CNN And another legendary politician has passed away today, April 8th, 2013. Former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, died at the age of 87 years. Needless to say, the feisty politician, who was dubbed the “Iron Lady” by a Soviet Journalist, made tremendous inroads during her tenure as Prime Minister. She was […]
Continue reading Sounds Of David Gala Event Held In Los Angeles
April 7, 2013 4 Comments
Sounds Of David Centerpiece An exciting gala event in honor of American Idol Season 7 Runner-Up, David Archuleta, was held on Saturday, April 6th at the Newport Beach Marriott Bayview in Los Angeles, California. Organized and hosted by the extremely talented author, Pamela Pike, this event took months and months of planning. As many of […]
Continue reading 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, […]
Continue reading Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Top 7 Results Show: Rock Music
April 4, 2013 86 Comments
Last night’s rock show, featured the purist singing I have ever heard in this genre. So strange. Just when I was looking for some grit and growl, these singers took a pure, almost studied approach to this genre. It makes me wonder why American Idol programmed this theme because, truthfully, there wasn’t a genuine Rockstar […]
Continue reading Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 12 Top 8 Singers: Rock Music
April 4, 2013 25 Comments
By: Rosanne Simunovic A-rockin’ we will go! A-rockin’ we will go! Heigh ho the derry-o, a rockin’ we will go! Well, that was an interesting melange of performances this week, wasn’t it? I feel sorry for the vocal coaches – they are the ones that have to make sense of the task set in front […]
Continue reading Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Top 7 Performance Show: Rock Music: No Ballads
April 3, 2013 24 Comments
Picture courtesy of AmericanIdol.Com Look at all the gals in that picture! American Idol was salivating at the bit for a female winner this season and it looks like they are well on their way to crowning one. Mission accomplished, American Idol! But, at the expense of eliminating some stellar male talent in the earlier […]
Continue reading It’s Official. Jay Leno Leaving The Tonight Show.
April 3, 2013 2 Comments
Picture Courtesy Of The HollywoodReporter.Com Well, there you have it! After weeks of speculation, Jay Leno has officially announced that he is leaving the Tonight Show. And, television, as we know it, has taken a strange turn and embraced a newer, “hipper”, McDonald’s kind of comedy – where we can mindlessly play with our iPads […]
Continue reading American Idol Season 12 Top 7 Spoiler Alert
April 3, 2013 29 Comments
Picture Courtesy Of AmericanIdol.Com So, do ya feel like being spoiled? Well, do ya? Thanks to The Idolpad, they have just provided us with a telling glimpse into what lies ahead for us this evening. And, some of it ain’t pretty! Nuh, uh! A couple of performances have yet to be announced, but keep refreshing […]
Continue reading 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 […]
Continue reading Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: Week Two Of The Blind Auditions
April 1, 2013 15 Comments
Picture Courtesy Of The Voice Did you enjoy Week One of The Voice? Boy, I sure did! It was pure entertainment, from the remarkable charisma between the judges to the unique and diverse talent in Season 4’s singers. What a ride! And look at Adam and Shakira in the picture above. They are having so […]
Continue reading Dancing Masterclass Discussion For Dancing With The Stars Season 16: Week Three
April 1, 2013 6 Comments
YouTube is my friend! As is MJsBigBlog. Both sites provided timely videos of last week’s show, enabling me to watch some performances on Week 2 of Dancing With The Stars. I cannot believe how great Kellie Pickler is! She is a phenomenal dancer and her athleticism and grace are truly something to behold. I absolutely […]
Continue reading Masterclass Tip Of The Week: Never Quit. Believe In Yourself.
April 1, 2013 7 Comments
Don’t you just love it when you can prove the critics wrong? Well, American Idol Season 12 judge, Keith Urban, was able to do just that over the course of his very successful career. According to an interview with Extra’s Terri Seymour, he had this to say: Keith said he is loving the American Idol […]
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