I missed the entire show last evening, but had to include this as a blog topic. Adam looks and sounds fantastic, doesn`t he? His words are crystal clear and he pours so much emotion into this song. I loved this performance so much. But, easy on the screaming, Adam. It sounds very strained. Keep that […]
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American Idol Season 10 Top 13 Vocal Masterclass Article: Personal Choice
March 10, 2011 
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By: Rosanne Simunovic Before we begin, I would like to say that the Top 13 Vocal Masterclass evaluations will be shorter than those you will read as the season progresses. As I begin more familiar with the singers and, hopefully, notice changes in their vocal and performance technique, then the critiques will become more detailed […]
Continue reading Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Top 13 Show.
March 9, 2011 81 Comments
And so tomorrow, the magic begins. And what a season it promises to be! The majority of these Top 13 Finalists for American Idol Season 10 are enormously gifted, possessing exemplary talent the likes of which we have not seen since American Idol Season 7. At this pont in time, it really is very hard […]
Continue readingPresenting American Idol Season 10 Top 13 Finalists
March 6, 2011 62 Comments
I think it is pretty safe to say that we’ve got ourselves a ballgame ! Judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler have discovered some pretty unbelievable talent for this year’s American Idol season. Last week, the public voted through 10 remarkably gifted singers to the Top 10: Lauren Alaina, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Jacob […]
Continue readingMini Vocal Masterclass For The American Idol Season 10 Top 12 Female Vocalists
March 2, 2011 2 Comments
Good evening all! I managed to watch the female singers tonight. It was a long day of travel by car, so I am keeping the comments short and, hopefully, they will be coherent. 1. Ta-Tynisa Wilson – “Only Girl (In The World)” by Rihanna Ta-Tynisa Wilson – great foot work and lovely stage presence. But, […]
Continue readingMini Vocal Masterclass For The American Idol Season 10 Top 12 Male Vocalists
March 2, 2011 8 Comments
Clint Jun Gambo: Superstition Clint – I found you were screaming a great deal throughout this number – definitely more scream than singing. Your voice is light and doesn’t have enough muscle for this song. Hence, your tendency to scream to hide vocal power and skill was problematic for me. However, you brought a lot […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season 10 Vocal Masterclass Article: The New Jersey and New Orleans Auditions
January 25, 2011 2 Comments
Who are these people to the left of my blog entry? We don’t really know, do we? Not at least until tomorrow evening! One could be a major star next year at this time. So, as we anxiously await to hear the singers who auditioned in Milwaukee, we can bask in the glow of last […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Premiere
January 19, 2011 25 Comments
Well, snuggle up with a blanket and some popcorn. On this cold January evening (depending where you live, of course), American Idol Season 10 premieres on Fox from 8:00 P.M. -10:00 PM ET/PT, featuring preliminary auditions from New York / New Jersey. And, USA Today has a lot to say about the future of the […]
Continue readingThe Tragic Yet Miraculous Story Of The Coble Family
January 15, 2011 2 Comments
I recently watched Lori and Chris Coble’s tragic, heartbreaking journey during their recent interview with Oprah Winfrey. It was very difficult to watch and hear, but the extraordinary turn of events at the end of their story is something to give pause and credence to our belief in God’s Divine Intervention in our daily lives. Their story […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season 9 Top 2 Vocal Masterclass Article: The Finale With Crystal and Lee
May 26, 2010 11 Comments
Well, this is it for another year. No more Vocal Masterclass articles until next season – unless I decide to critique the Glee and/or America’s Got Talent performances. We`ll see – it`s getting pretty warm outside and it is becoming increasingly difficult to stay glued to a computer. Overall, Crystal and Lee sang very well, […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season 9 Top 3 Vocal Masterclass Article: Judges’ Choice And Singers’ Choice
May 19, 2010 14 Comments
In past seasons, the Top 3 show has generally been less than spectacular. By this point in the competition, the singers are succumbing to the pressure of the competitive astmosphere, thinking that, in the grand scheme of things, how well they sing doesn’t seem to make a difference. Just ask Jennifer Hudson, Carly Smithson, Michael […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 3 Show: Judges’ and Singers’ Choice
May 17, 2010 52 Comments
We are finally down to the Final 3 competitors of American Idol Season 9: Casey James, Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze. And, to the best of my knowledge, all the guest mentoring is over, allowing the singers the opportunity to work solely with the American Idol musical staff. The extra time will allow the singers to strategically […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season 9 Top 4 Vocal Masterclass Article: Music From The Cinema With Jamie Foxx
May 12, 2010 27 Comments
I was extremely happy to see that Oscar winner Jamie Foxx was back in action for another season of mentoring the Idol finalists. I thought he did a superb job guiding the Top 5 Idol Finalists from Season 8 during Rat Pack Week and so I was expecting no less this season. Although these singers were […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 4 Show: Songs Of The Cinema With Jamie Foxx
May 10, 2010 8 Comments
This week, Jamie Foxx, will mentor the four remaining singers of American Idol Season 9 – Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Lee Dewyze and Michael Lynche – as they tackle Songs Of The Cinema They will be singing numbers chosen from a very limited list. Hopefully, Jamie can use some of his magic and expertise to inject […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season 9 Top 5 Vocal Masterclass Article: The Music Of Frank Sinatra With Harry Connick Jr.
May 5, 2010 10 Comments
Bfore I begin, I would like to say how impressive it was to see Harry Connick Jr. sharing the stage with the Top 5 singers. In addition to equipping the singers with wonderfully inspired musical arrangements, he provided superb orchestral leadership throughout all the performances this week. And I thought he worked extremely hard during the coaching […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season 9 Top 6 Vocal Masterclass Article: The Music Of Shania Twain
April 28, 2010 37 Comments
By: Rosanne Simunovic This week’s American Idol Top 6 theme was a tribute to the music of Shania Twain. And, sharing her generous mentoring skills was the lovely Shania Twain! Surprise! I thought she did a tremendous job with these singers and was wonderfully supportive and caring to all of them. As I wrote my […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season 9 Top 9 Vocal Masterclass Article: Inspirational Songs With Alicia Keys
April 21, 2010 16 Comments
By: Rosanne Simunovic This week’s American Idol top 7 theme was, in fact, a prelude to the star-studded Idol Gives Back Special this evening. So, in keeping with the wonderful spirit of generosity and goodwill toward all, the Top 7 performed repertoire gathered from an American Idol catalogue of Inspirational Songs. And, it was quite a revelatory […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 7 Show: Inspirational Songs With Alicia Keys
April 19, 2010 86 Comments
This week, R & B artist, Alicia Keys, will mentor the seven remaining singers of American Idol Season 9 The theme this week is Inspirational Songs and you can find the list of available songs over at MJSBigBlog.Com. The one song that flew out at me was Carole King’s, “You’ve Got A Friend”. Maybe Crystal […]
Continue readingAmerican Idol Season 9 Top 9 Vocal Masterclass Article Part Two: The Music Of Elvis With Adam Lambert
April 14, 2010 14 Comments
By: Rosanne Simunovic This week’s American Idol theme was one of my favorites. It was Elvis Week and the timeless quality of his music is always cause for celebration. However, with Season 8 Runner-Up, Adam Lambert acting as mentor for the Top 9 singers, his presence added further performance fuel to the artistic fire. The […]
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