By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “My Kind of Perfect” is a song from the album “The Other Side of Down” which was released on October 5, 2010 and co-written by David Archuleta. It is a gorgeous ballad about looking at the inside of a person for love and one of the […]
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The Nessun Dorma Sing-Off: A Vocal Masterclass Review
February 19, 2013 
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So many singers have attempted to sing the legendary Puccini aria, Nessun Dorma, from the opera, Turandot and so many have failed to master the subtle nuances and the refined control it takes to correctly perform this song. Considered to be one- if not the most difficult song- to master, it always amazes me that […]
Continue reading Jennifer Hudson And The Sandy Hook Elementary School Children At The Superbowl
February 3, 2013 2 Comments
This is the performance that has pre-occupied my mind all week. On Sunday, February 3rd, Jennifer Hudson and 26 angelic children from Sandy Hook Elementary School gave a beautiful and emotionally-charged performance of America The Beautiful at the Superbowl XLVII. Included with the choir members was young Nate Wheeler, brother of one of the victims, […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Twelve: Something ‘Bout Love
February 1, 2013 4 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “Something ‘Bout Love”, the official first single by singer-songwriter David Archuleta from his second pop album, Other Side Of Down, was released on October 5, 2010. The music video for the song premiered on August 5, 2010. Declan Whitebloom directed the video who also directed Crush […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Eleven: Climb Every Mountain
January 4, 2013 7 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections It is a show tune from the 1959 Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music and the movie with Julie Andrews in 1965. It was themed as an inspirational piece, to encourage people to take every step towards attaining one’s dream. The muse […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Ten: ” I’ll Be Home For Christmas” And “Silent Night””
December 7, 2012 10 Comments
Pamela Pike’s Recollection Of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is a Christmas song recorded in 1943 by Bing Crosby who scored a top ten hit with the song. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” has since gone onto become a Christmas standard. The song was written by lyricist Kim Gannon and […]
Continue reading Alan Chang Captures The Magic Of Christmas Through His Beautiful Rudolph Arrangement
November 29, 2012 3 Comments
For those of you who still don’t believe in Santa Claus, you may want to rethink those doubts. Alan Chang, who is the Pianist-Arranger for Michael Buble, wrote and produced an inspiring arrangement and video of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer that is thoroughly captivating. It will make you melt like marshmallows in hot chocolate on […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Nine: The Little Drummer Boy
November 2, 2012 14 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections The “Little Drummer Boy” originally known as “Carol of the Drums” was written by the American Classical music composer and teacher Katherine K. Davis in 1941. It was recorded in 1955 and further popularized by a 1958 recording by the Harry S. Simeone Chorale, arranged by […]
Continue reading Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 3 Of The Voice: The Battle Rounds And The Steal
October 8, 2012 7 Comments
Picture courtesy of NBC The Voice NBC The Voice just tweeted this great picture of Team Leader and Coach, Blake Shelton along with his partner-in-crime, one of my personal favourites, the great Michael Buble. Michael will be assisting Team Blake in coaching the singers and I cannot wait to see the chemistry between these two […]
Continue reading Lee Siegel Gives A Riveting Performance Of Being Alive At Broadway Sessions
October 5, 2012 Comments Off on Lee Siegel Gives A Riveting Performance Of Being Alive At Broadway Sessions
Has the song “Being Alive” ever sounded so good? Or alive? I believe this is my third article about this gem of an MCL discovery – the great musical theatre artist, Lee Siegel. You can read my other reviews about Lee’s performances here and here. This performance is riveting to watch – the depth of […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Eight: Contigo En La Distancia
October 5, 2012 7 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections This song will always have a place in my heart after watching David Archuleta perform this beautiful Cuban ballad written in 1946 by Filin songwriter, Cesar Pertillo de la Luz. The lyrics seemed to be written with David and his heartfelt emotions in mind. “Nothing can […]
Continue reading Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: Week Three
September 26, 2012 35 Comments
As I mentioned last week, I am simply amazed at the unique array of talent discovered by both The Voice and The X Factor this season. I have reached the point now where I am absolutely and totally confused. There are so many phenomenal singers on both shows that it is beyond difficult to keep […]
Continue reading Legendary Singer Andy Williams Dies At The Age Of 84
September 26, 2012 6 Comments
We lost another legend in the music business. On Tuesday, September 25th, the very talented Andy Williams died at his home in Branson, Mo. after a year-long battle with bladder cancer. He was known not only for his golden, soothing voice but also his warm and captivating stage presence. He was a songwriter’s dream, as […]
Continue reading David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Six: Crush
August 1, 2012 6 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections Crush was the first official track released as a single by David Archuleta back in August 2008 and was also included on his debut album, simply entitled David Archuleta. Crush was co-written by Emanuel Kiriakou, Jess Cates and Dave Hodges. The single debuted on New York […]
Continue reading Adam Lambert With Queen Performs A Haunting Version Of “Who Wants To Live Forever”
July 26, 2012 38 Comments
I have received endless emails from fans of the great Adam Lambert about his performances with Queen in the Ukraine. However, in the wake of the rumors that he may serve as judge on Season 12 of American Idol, the MCL blog has been inundated with discussions over Adam’s possible new role on the series […]
Continue reading Lee Siegel As Simon Zealotes In Jesus Christ Superstar Rocks The House
July 25, 2012 Comments Off on Lee Siegel As Simon Zealotes In Jesus Christ Superstar Rocks The House
It takes a very special performance and performer to move me to tears. And Lee Siegel does just that with his highly acclaimed performance of the “Simon Zealotes” number from Jesus Christ Superstar. Canada’s Stratford Shakespearean Festival production of Jesus Christ Superstar was so successful that the show moved to the streets of ole New […]
Continue reading DeAndre Brackensick: Sometimes I Cry (Studio Version)
July 7, 2012 20 Comments
Am I missing something here? If so, what? I just heard this incredible Masterclass Recording of Sometimes I Cry by DeAndre Brackensick. It was recommended to me a while back by one of my loyal readers, Anita. Thank you! It was recorded to coincide with the abbreviated performance of this number during the American Idol […]
Continue reading Happy Independence Day To My American Readers Courtesy Of Beyonce
July 4, 2012 2 Comments
Happy Independence Day to all! Wish I could be there to celebrate this momentous day but I am still recovering from all the Canada Day celebrations in my fair country. 🙂 I am pleased to present Beyonce’s phenomenal performance of The Star Spangled Banner. It is absolutely exceptional. It was performed live at the Super […]
Continue reading Happy Canada Day To My Fellow Canadians!
July 1, 2012 11 Comments
It’s my blog and I’ll brag if I want to, brag if I want to, brag if I want to. You would brag too if it happened to you-oo!! ( Sung to the tune of Lesley Gore’s It’s My Party). Happy Canada Day to my Canadian readers. The video above is a performance of the […]
Continue reading David Archuleta’s Sensitive Performance Of “I’ll Never Go”.
June 24, 2012 19 Comments
What is it about David Archuleta’s singing that makes me drop everything I’m doing and just bask in the beauty of his voice? This beautiful and sensitive video of David performing “I’ll Never Go” from his Forevermore CD made me do just that. This song lingers with you long after the song is over. David […]
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