OT: Adam Lambert on Idol

[brywool]

Agreed. Lar, you gotta check Bry out when he goes all "churchlady" at Halloween gigs.....spitting image.
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Tis true. Dana Carvey's Saturday Night Live's churchlady. Bry, post that pic.

Not wanting to disappoint you --- (I can't figure out how to make this smaller here, sorry Andrew). If I can't make it as a singer, I will ride Carvey's coat tails...

[Since 78]

I'm not watching anymore since they cut Tatiana.

[Don]

The best singer I've seen come out of these types of programs is Leona Lewis. She was head and shoulders above the competition, and was pretty much anointed the winner after the third week. The American version lost all credibility in Season 3 when Jasmine Trias made it to the top three. I just couldn't take it seriously after that fiasco.

[brywool]

I listened to your acoustic music. That was fantastic. I like the Shaw/Blades vibe.

Thanks Jana. That was just a rehearsal, so it's pretty rough. You guys need to be our myspace buds. We've got like 2 or something...

Sorry to take over the thread here, it's rare that I get a kudo, so I'm basically making the most of it!

[SusieP]

We get American Idol and I've been watching this season. And I have enjoyed many of the performances.
This week's show airs on Thursday and Friday so I haven't seen this week's performances yet.

But I think Adam is an obvious Musical Theatre performer. I see him starring on Broadway and the West End of London etc rather than on MTV and doing solo gigs. He should go straight into "We Will Rock You" for starters.

Alison Iraheta blew me away last week when she sang "Alone" - great voice for one so young.

I have to admit that Tatiana girl drove me just a little bit crazy.

[Jubilee]

The best singer I've seen come out of these types of programs is Leona Lewis. She was head and shoulders above the competition, and was pretty much anointed the winner after the third week. The American version lost all credibility in Season 3 when Jasmine Trias made it to the top three. I just couldn't take it seriously after that fiasco.

Was that the young girl from Hawaii that Simon made cry? Then every Pacific Islander on the planet dialed in and voted for her?

Hmmm...I'm just not sold on Leona Lewis either.

[brywool]

The best singer I've seen come out of these types of programs is Leona Lewis. She was head and shoulders above the competition, and was pretty much anointed the winner after the third week. The American version lost all credibility in Season 3 when Jasmine Trias made it to the top three. I just couldn't take it seriously after that fiasco.

My daughter's addicted to AI and said that the Adam kid apparently has photos of himself up cross dressing and kissing some guy. That's cool, but
Um, in light of the photo I just posted, IT WAS FOR HALLOWEEN AND PLEASE NOTE MY WEDDING RING WHICH NEVER COMES OFF!!!

[Jubilee]

The best singer I've seen come out of these types of programs is Leona Lewis. She was head and shoulders above the competition, and was pretty much anointed the winner after the third week. The American version lost all credibility in Season 3 when Jasmine Trias made it to the top three. I just couldn't take it seriously after that fiasco.

My daughter's addicted to AI and said that the Adam kid apparently has photos of himself up cross dressing and kissing some guy. That's cool, but
Um, in light of the photo I just posted, IT WAS FOR HALLOWEEN AND PLEASE NOTE MY WEDDING RING WHICH NEVER COMES OFF!!!

Me thinks the gentleman doth protest too much...

[Since 78]

The best singer I've seen come out of these types of programs is Leona Lewis. She was head and shoulders above the competition, and was pretty much anointed the winner after the third week. The American version lost all credibility in Season 3 when Jasmine Trias made it to the top three. I just couldn't take it seriously after that fiasco.

My daughter's addicted to AI and said that the Adam kid apparently has photos of himself up cross dressing and kissing some guy. That's cool, but
Um, in light of the photo I just posted, IT WAS FOR HALLOWEEN AND PLEASE NOTE MY WEDDING RING WHICH NEVER COMES OFF!!!

NTTAWWT!

[Triple S]

We get American Idol and I've been watching this season. And I have enjoyed many of the performances.
This week's show airs on Thursday and Friday so I haven't seen this week's performances yet.

But I think Adam is an obvious Musical Theatre performer. I see him starring on Broadway and the West End of London etc rather than on MTV and doing solo gigs. He should go straight into "We Will Rock You" for starters.
Alison Iraheta blew me away last week when she sang "Alone" - great voice for one so young.

I have to admit that Tatiana girl drove me just a little bit crazy.

Agreed - that's exactly what I thought of when I first saw him. (and Tatiana was a good singer but a certified nutcase)

[brywool]

Agreed - that's exactly what I thought of when I first saw him. (and Tatiana was a good singer but a certified nutcase)

Was that the girl with 'the laugh'? She was super creepy.

[Deb]

Agreed. Lar, you gotta check Bry out when he goes all "churchlady" at Halloween gigs.....spitting image.
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Tis true. Dana Carvey's Saturday Night Live's churchlady. Bry, post that pic.

Not wanting to disappoint you --- (I can't figure out how to make this smaller here, sorry Andrew). If I can't make it as a singer, I will ride Carvey's coat tails...

Well isn't that speeeeecial!

[Barb]

I said the same thing about Daughtry and was amazed when he didn't win. I was more amazed that Taylor Hicks won. Blech...

And where are they now? You were right... and so was I.

[brywool]

I said the same thing about Daughtry and was amazed when he didn't win. I was more amazed that Taylor Hicks won. Blech...

And where are they now? You were right... and so was I.

Well Daughtry did very well last year. I think he had the top selling album of the year of something.
Hicks... I have no idea. Never heard another thing from him and I just couldn't believe when that guy won.
The other guy, the beatbox guy, lives near me. He plays in local clubs up here, though I haven't seen him.
I was very surprised that his album didn't do better. It was actually a pretty decent record. I guess his
label dropped him... Dang, whatsisname? I totally forget now... blonde kid, beat boxxer, good singer.... uh, brain lapse... Blake Lewis!

[Deb]

David Cook - BORING! Can you tone down the Guyliner, Dave?

Disagree on Cook, guy's got soul. Really like this one..... www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP5fBx8JLoQ

[Don]

Katharine McPhee, Studdard and Hicks all have been dumped by their labels.

[Barb]

David Cook - BORING! Can you tone down the Guyliner, Dave?

Disagree on Cook, guy's got soul. Really like this one..... www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP5fBx8JLoQ

me too. I LOVE David Cook. His CD is really good, IMO.

[brywool]

David Cook - BORING! Can you tone down the Guyliner, Dave?

Disagree on Cook, guy's got soul. Really like this one..... www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP5fBx8JLoQ

The kid with the glasses last night has a LOT of soul. GOOD singer.

[brywool]

Katharine McPhee, Studdard and Hicks all have been dumped by their labels.

Studdard- WHAT did people see in THAT guy?? Another guy that shouldn't have won.

[Don]

Katharine McPhee, Studdard and Hicks all have been dumped by their labels.

Studdard- WHAT did people see in THAT guy?? Another guy that shouldn't have won.

I was watching McPhee sing "The Prayer" with Andrea Bocelli on "David Foster and friends". The poor girl dropped the last note, restarted it and dropped it again while Andrea didn't break the note at all. She was so out of her element, it was sad.

[Barb]

I said the same thing about Daughtry and was amazed when he didn't win. I was more amazed that Taylor Hicks won. Blech...

And where are they now? You were right... and so was I.

Well Daughtry did very well last year. I think he had the top selling album of the year of something.
Hicks... I have no idea. Never heard another thing from him and I just couldn't believe when that guy won.

I just read that Daughtry has finished recording their second album... not sure when it's coming out, but I'm guessing it will do nearly as well as their first. Hicks was dropped by his record label (already!).

[brywool]

Katharine McPhee, Studdard and Hicks all have been dumped by their labels.

Studdard- WHAT did people see in THAT guy?? Another guy that shouldn't have won.

I was watching McPhee sing "The Prayer" with Andrea Bocelli on "David Foster and friends". The poor girl dropped the last note, restarted it and dropped it again while Andrea didn't break the note at all. She was so out of her element, it was sad.

If they ever remake Charlies Angels, she needs to be the Jacklyn Smith one.

[brywool]

Hicks was dropped by his record label (already!).

WOW. Winning on the show doesn't guarantee success. It's amazing he got as far as he did.

[Voyager]

what the heck was with Paula's face? One side looked like it'd been in a fight.

Who knows? Most of the time she looks and acts higher than a fucking kite. Maybe she took too many Oxycontin and fell down a flight of stairs, and then got the makeup crew to cover it up? I think her intoxicated state makes the show even better, especially when Simon fucks with her mind. I say give her a handful of Oxy about an hour before each show, and it will drive the ratings higher.

[Voyager]

I'm not watching anymore since they cut Tatiana.

I'm surprised she got dropped, because she could actually sing well - better than the person who beat her out. But her drama would have made a producer's life a living hell, not to mention the studio musicians who would have to work with her.

"Too much drama for me mama."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R9wQSvGQDA

[epresley]

Bry, your acoustic stuff is unbelievable. Superb! Does your "regular" band have a website??

[brywool]

Bry, your acoustic stuff is unbelievable. Superb! Does your "regular" band have a website??

wow, thanks. You guys are killing me. You must be listening to someone else...? I'm just a cover guy, but I really appreciate your comments.

I have a few sites actually:

The Machine (the regular band)- http://www.themachineband.com or http://www.myspace.com/themachineseattle

The Stickmen (the acoustic one)- http://www.thestickmen.net or http://www.myspace.com/thestickmeniii

my own stuff is at the link in my sig.

Thanks again. It's nice to hear I don't completely suck.

[SusieP]

We get American Idol and I've been watching this season. And I have enjoyed many of the performances.
This week's show airs on Thursday and Friday so I haven't seen this week's performances yet.

But I think Adam is an obvious Musical Theatre performer. I see him starring on Broadway and the West End of London etc rather than on MTV and doing solo gigs. He should go straight into "We Will Rock You" for starters.
Alison Iraheta blew me away last week when she sang "Alone" - great voice for one so young.

I have to admit that Tatiana girl drove me just a little bit crazy.

Agreed - that's exactly what I thought of when I first saw him. (and Tatiana was a good singer but a certified nutcase)

He even has a haircut which is the same as the guy who opened that show in the West End.
I thought it WAS him at first!

And yes she seemed to have a good voice but I thought she sang really badly last week.
That laugh drove me crazy!

[SusieP]

David Cook - BORING! Can you tone down the Guyliner, Dave?

Disagree on Cook, guy's got soul. Really like this one..... www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP5fBx8JLoQ

The kid with the glasses last night has a LOT of soul. GOOD singer.

The guy who looks like Robert Downey junior?

Danny Gokey. yep - he's fab.


[sorry to be thick but where can I listen to your acoustic stuff?I'm feeling left out.]

EDIT - Ive just seen the above links. Will check 'em out right now.
xxx

[brywool]

And yes she seemed to have a good voice but I thought she sang really badly last week.
That laugh drove me crazy!

So it WAS the laughy gal. Wow, I couldn't believe she got through the audition process. She gave me the willies. Just way too "off". Those people must have to come through metal detectors and stuff. I mean, Simon (though I usually agree with him) has pissed of SO many people... the security there must be huge.