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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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The X Factor: Judges’ Homes
October 12, 2011 
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This week on The X Factor, the singers advance to the judges’ homes where they will receive further mentoring by one of the four judges. Nicole Scherzinger will be mentoring 8 singers over then age of 30, Paula Abdul is in charge of 8 groups, L.A. Reid is coaching 8 male singers from 12-30 years […]
Continue reading Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The X Factor: The Bootcamp Auditions
October 5, 2011 27 Comments
Oh goodie! We’re off to Bootcamp this week on The X Factor. And apparently it is quite the uncomfortable experience. Also, the “nitty gritty”, “down and dirty” venture associated with this pressure-cooker competition is clearly laid out for all to see and enjoy. Also, Simon Cowell and LA Reid have already declared their picks for […]
Continue reading Masterclass Monday: Patricia O’Callaghan Performs La Vie En Rose
October 3, 2011 Comments Off on Masterclass Monday: Patricia O’Callaghan Performs La Vie En Rose
Any cabaret lovers out there? If so, then you are in for a special treat when you access the video below. In this video, Patricia O’Callaghan performs a scrumptious version of La Vie En Rose. Hailed by Billboard as the most promising cabaret singer of her generation, Patricia has gained enormous respect from her legions […]
Continue reading Jazzlyn Little Brings Down The House On The X Factor
September 30, 2011 5 Comments
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 […]
Continue reading Masterclass Monday: A Singular Performance Of Bohemian Rhapsody By Rising Star Fernando Varela
September 26, 2011 5 Comments
You will have to search far and wide to find a better performance of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Fernando Varela is a rising star in the music world, possessing impeccable vocal ability and musical artistry. His innovative version of this great song classic is absolutely brilliant. His ability to inherit and produce every vocal part in […]
Continue reading The X Factor Contestant, Melanie Amaro, Performs Beyonce’s Listen.
September 23, 2011 21 Comments
And, what a listen is was – and is – as you will soon see in the video below. This 18-year-old sweetheart of a girl with the powerhouse voice may just be the frontrunner in the inaugural season of The X Factor USA. Quite frankly, I have never heard anything quite like this in any […]
Continue reading Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Premiere Of The X Factor
September 21, 2011 6 Comments
Well, tonight’s the night. The premiere of the much anticipated X Factor airs on Fox from 8:00-10:00 Eastern. The show is open to singers from the age of 12 years and up, soloists and groups. I like this concept right off the bat. It has worked for The Voice and for America’s Got Talent. The […]
Continue reading Masterclass Monday: The Canadian Tenors Rock The Emmys
September 19, 2011 5 Comments
Last evening, The Canadian Tenors sang Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” during the live telecast of the Emmy Awards. It accompanied a touching slideshow in tribute of television and film stars who had died during the past year. The video can be accessed below this article. It was a beautiful moment in the otherwise chaotic telecast of […]
Continue reading Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Performing With Patti Labelle During America’s Got Talent Finale
September 16, 2011 5 Comments
I don’t know if y’all were experiencing sound issues during this live performance of Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. and Patti Labelle, but we were definitely hurting here in Canada. It was frustrating. All we could hear was noise mixed in with dissonant harmony. Awful! Look and listen to what we missed. Landau disrobed his Frank […]
Continue reading Congratulations Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., Season Six Winner Of America’s Got Talent
September 15, 2011 6 Comments
Pack your bags and get ready for Vegas! Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Is ready to headline in “the city of lights that never sleeps” in the imminent future and I couldn’t be happier. The “rags to riches” story behind Landau’s rise to fame via America’s Got Talent is something very, very special, mirroring his enormous, […]
Continue reading Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Six: The Performance Finale
September 13, 2011 23 Comments
Well, this is a mighty fine Top 4 if I do say so myself. Each act brings a uniquely different performing element to the show and, at this stage of the game, all are winners. Scheduled to perform for your precious votes this evening are outstanding retro vocalist Landau Eugene Murphy, throwback teen pop group […]
Continue reading Masterclass Monday: Down With Love By Barbra Streisand
September 12, 2011 9 Comments
There is nothing “down” about this fabulous performance (featured below) by the legendary Barbra Streisand. She is one of my favorite performers in the entire universe and, for a long period of my life, the only singer that had any influence on me whatsoever. She is a genius at her craft. She absolutely lives and […]
Continue readingMasterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Six Results Show: Landau, Silhouettes and Team iLuminate Shine
September 7, 2011 10 Comments
The above video of Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.’s performance on last night’s Top Ten America’s Got Talent show was one of those rare moments where chills go up and down my spine. Can anyone believe that this man was washing cars a couple of months ago, hiding his enormous talent under a cloud of washing […]
Continue reading Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Six:The Finals
September 6, 2011 22 Comments
Over at the America’s Got Talent Official Site, acclaimed retro singer Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. has landed two spots on the homepage: one featuring him and the other featuring him hugging 11-year-old singing sensation Anna Graceman. Is this a prediction of things to come? A repeat of last year’s scenario where Michael Grimm and Jackie […]
Continue reading Masterclass Holiday Monday: Gene Kelly And Donald O’Connor Dance Medley
September 5, 2011 12 Comments
Below is an absolutely splendid video, showcasing once and for all the genius of Gene Kelly as he performs an impeccable dance routine to “Ballin’ The Jack”. He is then joined by another flawless dancer, Donald O’Connor, for a sit-down dance routine. Yes, a sit-down dance routine. Recorded on a Gene Kelly TV special broadcast […]
Continue reading Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.’s Got The World On A String In A Huge Way.
September 1, 2011 7 Comments
Plus, as the song continues to say: (He’s) sitting on a rainbow. Got the string around (his) finger. What a world, what a life, (he’s) in love.” Well, guess what Landau Eugene Murphy Jr? We are in love with you too. We love everything about you: your humble backstory, your charisma, your gentle soul and […]
Continue readingMasterclass Discussion Of Season Six America’s Got Talent: The Semi-Finals Part Two
August 30, 2011 4 Comments
Tonight, the second group of semi-finalists will strut their stuff in an effort to gain entry into next week’s Top 10 show. There are some strong frontrunners in this Group of 12, including singers Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. and Anna Graceman, magician Landon Swank, innovative dancing act Silhouettes and the incredible gymnastic ability of Gymkana. […]
Continue readingMasterclass Monday: Gene Kelly’s Performance Of Singing In The Rain
August 29, 2011 6 Comments
It is very fitting that the first three letters in Gene Kelly’s name mirror the first three letters in the word “genius”. Because, yes indeed, his performance of “Singing In The Rain” was pure, unbridled genius. Choreographed by Gene himself, he captured the emotion of the moment so very well through his expansive body language […]
Continue reading Review: American Idol Season Ten Live Tour In Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
August 27, 2011 8 Comments
By Gene Wilkey My wife, Kathy, and I traveled to Nashville on Friday to see the AE10 concert. As it turned out, Friday’s entertainment was almost as good as Saturday’s. I will touch on that later, but first I would like to tell you about the big show. I will call this more of a […]
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