I am extremely upset regarding the recent news of Jordin’s Sparks health problems. According to MJs Big Blog, Jordin’s career is temporarily (I hope) on hold until the inflammation in her vocal cords subsides. When will the mentors/managers/agents of these young singers realize that pushing these artists to the brink of exhaustion while singing with […]
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Jordin Sparks’ Burgeoning Career Halted Due To Health Problems
April 21, 2008 
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American Idol Season 7 Top 7 Vocal Masterclass: The Music Of Mariah Carey
April 17, 2008 42 Comments
By: Rosanne Simunovic The Top 7 singers performed exceptionally well this week, and, on a couple of occasions, I was pleasantly surprised by some of the performances. I thought Mariah Carey was absolutely wonderful with the singers, providing constructive and positive support to all of them. It cannot be easy to work with this year’s […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol 7 Top 8 Vocal Masterclass: Songs Of Inspiration
April 11, 2008 14 Comments
By: Rosanne Simunovic What a jam-packed week. Idol Gives Back has become bigger than ever and the performances, collages and tributes last evening were outstanding and deeply moving. But, I am here to discuss the Top 8 performances of inspirational songs. It was, generally, a pretty solid night of singing, but some of the singers […]
Continue readingMichael Johns Eliminated From American Idol.
April 11, 2008 20 Comments
I wish the judges would judge the singers on their singing ability and stop analyzing whether or not the song is appropriate for the theme. If this had been the case two days ago, Michael Johns would have been been performing on stage next week. I am personally disgusted that one of the most promising […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Top 8 Performances
April 9, 2008 17 Comments
I thought that the singers performed very well this evening, but,once again, I am confused over the judges’ treatment of Syesha. It is a real head scratcher and it is blatantly clear that the judges do not have a strong affinity for this young lady. Their comments have become personal and subjective and in no […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season 7 Top 9 Vocal Masterclass: Country Music With Dolly Parton
April 4, 2008 25 Comments
By: Rosanne Simunovic Well, this week’s showcase was a mixed bag of tricks, wasn’t it? I was trying to decide whether this theme should be labeled a musical misdemeanor, but then some singers very noticeably elevated Ms. Parton’s music in a gigantic way. I am late posting this week, so, let’s get to it, shall […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Delay
April 4, 2008 Comments Off on Vocal Masterclass Delay
I am experiencing some problems with the WordPress.Com format and so there has been a delay in the Vocal Masterclass article for the Top 9 show. Please check back often. The article is done – it is just not formatting properly on this site. 😦 Hang in everyone and thanks for your patience
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For Top 9 Singers: Country Music With Dolly Parton
April 2, 2008 17 Comments
I am quickly adding this post, as I am packing and organizing for an early flight back home tomorrow. I did watch the show and thought that it was just 50/50 for me in terms of the performances. Either the singers performed immensely well or they just “sleep sang” their way through Dolly Parton’s music. It […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For Top 10 Elimination Night Of American Idol Season Seven
March 26, 2008 25 Comments
Who is leaving us tonight? I think we may have a shocker on our hands. Between the negative commmentary from the judges and the less than adequate performance last evening, does this mean that Jason’s time on Idol is approaching the final phase? All of the other singers have showed tremendous growth and promise in the […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread American Idol Season 7 Top 10 Performance Show
March 24, 2008 14 Comments
As I write this, I am a few hours away from boarding a plane enroute to Florida. The warm weather and hours of relaxation will be most welcome. As, I stated in my last Vocal Masterclass article for the Top 11, I will not be writing a formal Vocal Masterclass article for the Top 10 […]
Continue readingTop 11 American Idol Season 7 Vocal Masterclass Article: The Lennon-McCartney Songbook Part Two
March 20, 2008 14 Comments
AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 7 TOP 11 VOCAL MASTERCLASS: THE LENNON McCARTNEY SONGBOOK PART DEUX By: Rosanne Simunovic This week, some of my all time favourite Lennon-McCartney songs were highlighted and, generally, the Top 11 singers were in excellent form. I wasn’t on the same page as the judges were in terms of evaluating the Top […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For Top 11 Singers: Lennon-McCartney Part Two
March 19, 2008 11 Comments
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
March 13, 2008 39 Comments
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
March 12, 2008 7 Comments
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.
March 8, 2008 14 Comments
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
March 7, 2008 7 Comments
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
March 6, 2008 2 Comments
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
March 6, 2008 7 Comments
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 readingVocal Masterclass Discussion Thread For American Idol Season 7 Top 8 Guys
March 4, 2008 6 Comments
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
February 28, 2008 5 Comments
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 […]
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