I thought that the songs selected this week were much better and more sophisticated than last week. I was not on the same page as the judges regarding the performances, as I felt that many of the singers generally performed better than last week. So, as until my Vocal Masterclass evaluation is online, please share […]
Continue readingTop 12 American Idol Season 7 Vocal Masterclass Article: The Lennon-McCartney Songbook
By: Rosanne Simunovic Is there a more exciting way to begin the much anticipated Top 12 performances of American Idol Season Seven than with performances from the legendary songbook of John Lennon and John Paul McCartney? What a night! Welcome everyone to another Vocal Masterclass season of American Idol. I cannot tell you how thrilled […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 12 Performers
As I feverishly write my Vocal Masterclass evaluations for the Top 12 performances this week on American Idol, I will leave the comment lines open so you can voice your evaluations as well. Generally, I thought that this was a great show and that the majority of these very talented singers interpreted the Lennon-McCartney songbook with […]
Continue readingWell “Hello” David Cook and Welcome To American Idol Season 7 Top 12.
I have to admit that David Cook was not on my artistic radar when American Idol Top 24 premiered three weeks ago. It was initially difficult to sort through these 24 singers and the only singer that seemed to be creating any “buzz” was 17-year-old vocal prodigy, David Archuleta. However, this week, David Cook cemented his […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season 7 Top 12 Performers: Something To Sing About
First of all, I have to say that I was extremely pleased with the selection of singers for this season’s Top 12. I think that the strongest singers did indeed advance to the finals of this American Idol competition, even though some very good and promising singers were lost along the way. However, that being […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 7 Top 16 Results Show
Well, is this a nail-biter or no? Based on performances and performance order, once can almost predict who will be leaving and who will be moving on to the Top 12. Overall, I am more excited about the male singers this season. The female singers have not created any memorable performances that […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 7 Top 8 Gals
Overall, I thought the Top 8 ladies were a little flat this week – literally and figuratively. The voices sounded really constricted and there was far too much chest voice applied to their upper register singing. Syesha was far and away the best vocalist of the week and her radiant star power is undeniable. Closely […]
Continue readingLuke Menard, You’re Not Making It Through, Not Even To The Top 12? Huh?
Simon Cowell is never at a loss for words nor does he stumble over his sentence structure. But, I was really dismayed over this statement he made to Top 8 male contestant, Luke Menard, after Luke’s -well -“lukewarm” performance last evening. First of all, I really like Luke, but I cannot for the life of […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 7 Top 8 Guys
Well, this is it. The Top 8 guys will perform this evening, but by Thursday, two of these talented young men will no longer be a part of American Idol. It really is a tough call and, although, a couple or more male singers will be sailing through to the final Top 12 performers of […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 7 Top 10 Gals
Similar to last evening, I was unable to see the Top 10 female performances; however, I did manage to capture the recaps at the end of the show. The ladies seemed in fine form, but it is so difficult to gain a full assessment of their performances from a 15 second clip. So, readers, I […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 7 Top 10 Guys
So I missed part of the show this evening because of personal musical obligations. However, I did see the recap and it seemed that there were some interesting surprises within the male performances tonight. Personally, David Archuleta absolutely blows my mind when I hear the depth and maturity of his vocal skill. I thought that […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For Top 24 Elimination Night Of American Idol Season Seven
Well, that’s that. No big surprises tonight. Hopefully the ladies will do better next week without the flu and with this first big week behind them. Ditto for the guys, yet, overall, I thought the male performances were visually and audibly more impressive than the female performances. The mother in me wanted Garrett to stay […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 7 Top 12 Gals
Well. the ladies were not better or worse than the guys last evening. Like last evening’s all male performances, there were some brilliant female vocalists and some not so stellar singers. The show seemed to pick up steam midway through the two – hour song fest. Generally, all the ladies came well equipped with a solid […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 7 Top 12 Guys
Hi all: Well here we are-finally! The Top 12 guys are set to perform and I look forward to finally hearing a full performance from all of these talented singers. Please share your opinions on the Top 12 Male performances and I promise I will add to the -hopefully-lively discussion. Vocal Masterclass articles will resume […]
Continue readingJosiah Leming on MTV.COM
As promised, the very talented American Idol Season Seven Top 50 competitor, Josiah Leming, is now being featured on MTV.COM. The Executive Producer, of MTV.COM News, James Fraenkel, is very committed to ensuring the ongoing musical success of Josiah Leming. Here is the link to the MTV.COM article, followed by a live link to the MTV.COM […]
Continue readingJosiah Leming: The Media Comes A-Knocking.
Well it appears that the Josiah Leming lovefest is gaining steam, as this exceptionally talented Top 50 competitor from American Idol Season Seven has landed a television performance spot on the Ellen Degeneres Show on Tuesday February 19th, 2008. I am ensuring that my DVR is ready to go and so should you because this young […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season Seven: Full Of Surprises
Well, let the madness begin! Is anyone else out there disappointed that the rumored Top 24 list of American Idol Season 7 does not include Cardin McKinney or Josiah Leming? I was immediately drawn to these two singers for various reasons – most of which had to do with immense talent and unique artistry. If […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season Seven: Masterclass Heaven
Another year, another Idol. Welcome everyone and I hope you are ready to enjoy another season of promising singing talent. I have to say that, based on what I have seen thus far, that this season holds a great deal of promise. There is indeed some exciting young talent waiting to be discovered and, regardless […]
Continue readingA Good Read While You Wait For This Evening’s Top 2 Canadian Idol Performances
Hi everyone! Well, tonight’s the night. Brian and Jaydee are set to give performances that will define the solidarity of their respective careers in rock and country. I am actually quite thrilled that both these singers have made it to the Finale. They have worked extremely hard to achieve the very best each and every […]
Continue readingFarewell To Canadian Idol Vocal Masterclass Articles For This Season
As September is shaping up to be an enormously busy month for me, I will not be submitting articles for the Final 3 and 2 singers. I wish the singers and the eventual winner great success in his or her musical career. It will be interesting to see how all of these young artists fare […]
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