Interesting article about how AI works
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-...et-rituals-of-american-idol-auditions-exposed
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-...et-rituals-of-american-idol-auditions-exposed
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American Idol 2010 Official Discussion Thread *spoiler warnings*
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Well, I've tried to watch every night so far and I have to say, I am losing interest more and more with each show.
I hope this picks up soon...:zzz: :zzz: :zzz:
I hope this picks up soon...:zzz: :zzz: :zzz:
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What, are you saying a moron who jumps and does the splits, ripping his pants from crotch to knees, isn't the best American Idol singing tryout you've ever seen? I mean, come on! That's high drama!
Actually, I'm right there with you. I missed watching Tuesday, and didn't even notice. Looking forward to things gettting down to a group of potential contestants, not Simon's ever-predictable "That's the worst audition I've ever heard, if I'm being honest." :zzz:
Dave, impatient
That was hysterically funny! And so true so far. Even the chicken suit!! :hysterical:
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keep your eye on Todrick Hall
He is the young black guy that tried out in Atlanta, and did an original song about the judges.
He did a low budget rewrite of the Wizard of Oz, entitled Oz the Musical, which performed in a few select shows a few months ago. My niece was one of the dancers in her hometown (she did not travel with the group).
The musical was quite funny. He is a very talented guy. It will be interesting to see how far he goes. You can look him up on facebook as well.
He is the young black guy that tried out in Atlanta, and did an original song about the judges.
He did a low budget rewrite of the Wizard of Oz, entitled Oz the Musical, which performed in a few select shows a few months ago. My niece was one of the dancers in her hometown (she did not travel with the group).
The musical was quite funny. He is a very talented guy. It will be interesting to see how far he goes. You can look him up on facebook as well.
Tonight's Group Night
Tonight's show was without question one of the poorest produced shows I've seen. I doubt if there was even five minutes of actual singing - just filler, filler, and more filler. A bit of story is interesting, but c'mon, let's hear the singers! Let's hear the performances the groups worked on! It was a waste of time.
Tonight's show was without question one of the poorest produced shows I've seen. I doubt if there was even five minutes of actual singing - just filler, filler, and more filler. A bit of story is interesting, but c'mon, let's hear the singers! Let's hear the performances the groups worked on! It was a waste of time.
I don't usually watch it. I would like to see a full episode with Ellen in it. I usually catch the last 30 minutes while switching channels which is what I did last night. Was it a repeat? That's what it seemed like or same scenario as Dancing with the Stars - which I usually give up on also right away. The new show will have about 20/30 minutes repeat of the show the night before before going into any new material.
I agree. DD and I were bored and tired and just turned on AI because nothing else on TV sounded interesting, either. What a waste of time. I should have just gone to bed early.
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I agree, I dont care much for the group stuff...im sure there is a good reason for it but I cannot think of what it is.
That said, there are some really really good people sofar. The hispanic guy with the tatto on his neck, and the blonde mom with the metal in her face....can both really REALLY sing.
That said, there are some really really good people sofar. The hispanic guy with the tatto on his neck, and the blonde mom with the metal in her face....can both really REALLY sing.
I agree. Although they're still largely in their comfort zones, it seems like this may be one of the more talented groups. There were a couple performances on Tuesday night that seemed concert/album worthy, IMO.
The Hispanic guy is Andrew Garcia. When he was on the other night with his guitar it was riveting. He's one to watch.
I hope we'll soon see the end of the woman with the weird short black/red hair - the one who perhaps should wear a shirt saying "does not play well with others".
I hope we'll soon see the end of the woman with the weird short black/red hair - the one who perhaps should wear a shirt saying "does not play well with others".
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I totally agree. Can't believe that she got through to the next round.
I've only seen the one show. She did seem like a control freak--a very intense person. The few notes we heard her sing, sounded good. I wonder how bad she really is or if it was all in the editing.
I thought it was some of both; she's a domineering Type A, AND she was stuck with a bunch of losers. Under the circumstances there was no way for her to come across any differently.
Also, remember that she is the maximum age, 28, and the rest of her group looked to be about an average of 19. That's a lot bigger difference than, say, 37 and 48. If I were her in that situation I probably would have done the same.
Also, remember that she is the maximum age, 28, and the rest of her group looked to be about an average of 19. That's a lot bigger difference than, say, 37 and 48. If I were her in that situation I probably would have done the same.
Just as I had hoped: Ellen was great and highly entertaining!
Group rounds day was stupid and tried "too hard" to create artificial drama. Yaaaawn.
The talent does blow me away though. I can't wait for next week.
Katherine
Group rounds day was stupid and tried "too hard" to create artificial drama. Yaaaawn.
The talent does blow me away though. I can't wait for next week.
Katherine
When I got home last night, DD was watching. I kept asking her to turn to the Olympics during the commercials. At the end, we kept changing to the Olympics during that begging episode of the last girl. When we thought the whining was over, we'd change back. Did this two or three times and she was still whining. It was so uncomfortable to watch. Why do the producers do this? Does anyone find someone humiliating herself in that way to be entertaining? We didn't. I think this type of thing would drive viewers away. It did us.
As usual (not always
) I agree. When we hear that we generally comment about wanting some cheese with the whine.Yes, I say that, too. It wasn't just her begging and whining, it was the producers choosing to show it--ad nauseum. It made us so uncomfortable that we couldn't watch and changed the channel. I don't think having viewers switch to another program is their goal. They must think we like watching this sort of thing. Maybe I am the one out of touch as it seems many of the reality shows focus on this type of drama--and that's why I can't watch them. It just makes me squirm with embarrassment.As usual (not always
And then the way they drag out the "yes" or "no" answers. C'mon, it is NOT entertaining. More singing, less created-drama, please.
Amen! That gets so annoying week after week after week. Then there is Seacrest saying "right after the break." DD says what would really be surprising is if he said, "and we're going to tell you before the break."
I wasn't going to watch AI this season. I say that every year but the talent seems good this year. I'm going to join the DVR group so I can fast forward through all the ugliness and just listen to the singing.
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laurac260
the judges say this is a singing show...
so why are we seeing less singing this year than ever????
so why are we seeing less singing this year than ever????