Comments on: American Idol Review – Top 8 – The Art Of Singing Without Pressure http://www.perbristow.com/70/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure/ Tips, Advice, News on Voice, Communication & Performance Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:49:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: STRUGGLER http://www.perbristow.com/70/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure/comment-page-2/#comment-1207 STRUGGLER Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:43:08 +0000 http://www.perbristow.com/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure.htm#comment-1207 This is a nice blog insightful and thoughtful. Singing is truly a gift and that these young men and women are willing to risk ridicule to perform for us is a matter that should be applauded,I wish i had the guts to do it. This is a nice blog insightful and thoughtful.
Singing is truly a gift and that these young men and women are willing to risk ridicule to perform for us is a matter that should be applauded,I wish i had the guts to do it.

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]]> By: kai http://www.perbristow.com/70/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure/comment-page-2/#comment-1141 kai Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:13:09 +0000 http://www.perbristow.com/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure.htm#comment-1141 I loved Jason Castro's version of Over the Rainbow. Who would've thought something played with an instrument called a ukelele can sound so cool? :) But honestly, I felt the heart in that song. I'm usually all for straight singing, but his rendition is tops in my book. This was the first time I heard both versions of Michael Johns' Dream On, and I think that the effect of losing in the contest gave him that extra something. I've seen this happen before, when a nationwide singing contest in the Philippines pitted favorite Sheryn Regis and dark horse Erik Santos. Nearly everyone thought that Sheryn would win almost from the start of the weeks-long contest, while Erik was a wildcard entry, having been eliminated then brought back to the contest in a surprise move. For his final entry, Erik sang "This is the Moment" from the musical Jekyll and Hyde. His voice expressed the simple joy of just being able to have reached that stage, and I believe that the thought that he most likely wouldn't win anyway gave him the courage to go out with a bang. The exceptional feeling he poured into the song gave him the win and started him on a singing career. Courage, that's what the Idol singers need. Courage to step out from the shadow of those who came before them and prove that they can still bring something new to each song they sing. I loved Jason Castro’s version of Over the Rainbow. Who would’ve thought something played with an instrument called a ukelele can sound so cool? :) But honestly, I felt the heart in that song. I’m usually all for straight singing, but his rendition is tops in my book.

This was the first time I heard both versions of Michael Johns’ Dream On, and I think that the effect of losing in the contest gave him that extra something. I’ve seen this happen before, when a nationwide singing contest in the Philippines pitted favorite Sheryn Regis and dark horse Erik Santos. Nearly everyone thought that Sheryn would win almost from the start of the weeks-long contest, while Erik was a wildcard entry, having been eliminated then brought back to the contest in a surprise move. For his final entry, Erik sang “This is the Moment” from the musical Jekyll and Hyde. His voice expressed the simple joy of just being able to have reached that stage, and I believe that the thought that he most likely wouldn’t win anyway gave him the courage to go out with a bang. The exceptional feeling he poured into the song gave him the win and started him on a singing career. Courage, that’s what the Idol singers need. Courage to step out from the shadow of those who came before them and prove that they can still bring something new to each song they sing.

]]> By: sierrarose http://www.perbristow.com/70/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure/comment-page-2/#comment-1139 sierrarose Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:23:00 +0000 http://www.perbristow.com/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure.htm#comment-1139 a couple of things to say here-i am disappointed that michael johns was eliminated-he had a strong voice that was just roughened up just enough by experience. some of the other singers have beautiful voices but being a good performer, I think, has more to do with just hitting all the right notes-it's a way of expressing what's inside of you that also connects with the audience. when johns sang good, his voice had a real authenticity to it. You made a good point about syesha. at this point, she needs to step outside picking songs so closely identified with other singers and pick something that suits her as an individual. Lakisha Jones did this quite a bit in season six, and even though she is powerful singer i think it worked to her detriment. You mentioned about michael sounding better with his song after his elimination than he did before. I have noticed this with other singers as well. I don't know if it is the relief of knowing their outcome but you find yourself wishing they had done it as well the first time. a couple of things to say here-i am disappointed that michael johns was eliminated-he had a strong voice that was just roughened up just enough by experience. some of the other singers have beautiful voices but being a good performer, I think, has more to do with just hitting all the right notes-it’s a way of expressing what’s inside of you that also connects with the audience. when johns sang good, his voice had a real authenticity to it.
You made a good point about syesha. at this point, she needs to step outside picking songs so closely identified with other singers and pick something that suits her as an individual. Lakisha Jones did this quite a bit in season six, and even though she is powerful singer i think it worked to her detriment.
You mentioned about michael sounding better with his song after his elimination than he did before. I have noticed this with other singers as well. I don’t know if it is the relief of knowing their outcome but you find yourself wishing they had done it as well the first time.

]]> By: Zello http://www.perbristow.com/70/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure/comment-page-2/#comment-1135 Zello Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:38:06 +0000 http://www.perbristow.com/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure.htm#comment-1135 Nice analysis...I agree with you on almost all points. I'm not as sure about the mic stand theory, though. In some cases, yes. But at other times, performers really make the microphone work for them. Like Bono in U2, or even Steven Tyler in Aerosmith. Nice analysis…I agree with you on almost all points. I’m not as sure about the mic stand theory, though. In some cases, yes. But at other times, performers really make the microphone work for them. Like Bono in U2, or even Steven Tyler in Aerosmith.

]]> By: Sue http://www.perbristow.com/70/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure/comment-page-1/#comment-1132 Sue Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:05:50 +0000 http://www.perbristow.com/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure.htm#comment-1132 I, too, was one of the ones sorry to see Michael Johns leave the show. I don't feel it was his best performance but I think there was one or two others that should have left before him. I don't really think this is the end for Michael Johns. Many of the others that have left before the finals have made it, such as Kellie Pickler, Bucky Covington and Chris Daughtry, to name a few. I, too, was one of the ones sorry to see Michael Johns leave the show. I don’t feel it was his best performance but I think there was one or two others that should have left before him. I don’t really think this is the end for Michael Johns. Many of the others that have left before the finals have made it, such as Kellie Pickler, Bucky Covington and Chris Daughtry, to name a few.

]]> By: David S http://www.perbristow.com/70/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure/comment-page-1/#comment-1127 David S Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:37:21 +0000 http://www.perbristow.com/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure.htm#comment-1127 I didn't realise rock singers learn how to "scream"! I guess all aspects of vocal performance can be learnt. I didn’t realise rock singers learn how to “scream”! I guess all aspects of vocal performance can be learnt.

]]> By: Gourav http://www.perbristow.com/70/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure/comment-page-1/#comment-1123 Gourav Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:45:02 +0000 http://www.perbristow.com/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure.htm#comment-1123 Kristy Lee Jones is the first choice. She rocks!!! She knows how to entertain not just a performance for some competetion to win. I remember one of my old client saying that she is not allowed to watch American Idol as she is a heart patient. And her heart sinks when points go negative for Kristy. So her doctor has asked her husband to make sure that she do not watch American Idol :-) quite interesting, isn't it. Kristy Lee Jones is the first choice. She rocks!!! She knows how to entertain not just a performance for some competetion to win. I remember one of my old client saying that she is not allowed to watch American Idol as she is a heart patient. And her heart sinks when points go negative for Kristy. So her doctor has asked her husband to make sure that she do not watch American Idol :-) quite interesting, isn’t it.

]]> By: Squeaky Frome http://www.perbristow.com/70/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure/comment-page-1/#comment-1122 Squeaky Frome Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:02:53 +0000 http://www.perbristow.com/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure.htm#comment-1122 For various reasons (most of which center around living in the middle of the woods- thank god satellite internet!) I haven't caught much American Idol this season. I'm so happy I found your blog. Reviews from someone who actually knows how to sing instead of just mimicking the judges is very refreshing! I agree with your judgment on Syesha Mercado (not to mention she's adorable), but that kid with the ukulele was pretty precious too. For various reasons (most of which center around living in the middle of the woods- thank god satellite internet!) I haven’t caught much American Idol this season. I’m so happy I found your blog. Reviews from someone who actually knows how to sing instead of just mimicking the judges is very refreshing! I agree with your judgment on Syesha Mercado (not to mention she’s adorable), but that kid with the ukulele was pretty precious too.

]]> By: A Choir Girl http://www.perbristow.com/70/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure/comment-page-1/#comment-1120 A Choir Girl Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:26:32 +0000 http://www.perbristow.com/american-idol-review-top-8-the-art-of-singing-without-pressure.htm#comment-1120 Gotta say, I love this blog. I stopped watching American Idol because I felt like so much of the talk about music and vocal skills was so dumbed down - like you just get up there and sing like it's karaoke. Hearing what someone has to say about both the technical skills and stage presence necessary to produce a great performance - someone who actually knows what they're talking about, who can have an intellectual dialog about singing - is great. Gotta say, I love this blog. I stopped watching American Idol because I felt like so much of the talk about music and vocal skills was so dumbed down – like you just get up there and sing like it’s karaoke. Hearing what someone has to say about both the technical skills and stage presence necessary to produce a great performance – someone who actually knows what they’re talking about, who can have an intellectual dialog about singing – is great.

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