Comments on: AI5 - Round of 10 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/ Wii, iPod, DVD, TV, and So Much More Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:29:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: bluuzman http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-17634 Wed, 05 Apr 2006 19:47:04 +0000 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-17634 Chris and Augie: I forgot Simon had used that term, but I guess I took it to mean that he was criticizing them for shouting their songs. I don't like the term "self-indulgent" -- by itself, it's unclear to me. I would rather hear more specifically what someone doesn't like about something. That way, I don't read my own thoughts and feelings into it (as I did with Chris and Mandisa). Chris and Augie: I forgot Simon had used that term, but I guess I took it to mean that he was criticizing them for shouting their songs. I don’t like the term “self-indulgent” — by itself, it’s unclear to me. I would rather hear more specifically what someone doesn’t like about something. That way, I don’t read my own thoughts and feelings into it (as I did with Chris and Mandisa).

]]> by: Augie De Blieck Jr. http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-17559 Wed, 05 Apr 2006 13:32:19 +0000 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-17559 Simon's words were "self-indulgent," but I believe part of that went to the screaming. It wasn't that Chris picked a song he liked too much, but that he picked one that was TOO "rock." Mandisa didn't just pick a gospel song that she loved, but she picked one she had to scream through too much without any real melodic content. It's a bit of both, though I suppose it's open to interpretation. Simon’s words were “self-indulgent,” but I believe part of that went to the screaming. It wasn’t that Chris picked a song he liked too much, but that he picked one that was TOO “rock.” Mandisa didn’t just pick a gospel song that she loved, but she picked one she had to scream through too much without any real melodic content.

It’s a bit of both, though I suppose it’s open to interpretation.

]]> by: Chris Hunter http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-17487 Wed, 05 Apr 2006 05:32:58 +0000 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-17487 bluuzman: Watch it again. Simon said that both of their performances were self indulgent. Simon even said that Chris may have went too far. bluuzman: Watch it again. Simon said that both of their performances were self indulgent. Simon even said that Chris may have went too far.

]]> by: bluuzman http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-17303 Tue, 04 Apr 2006 10:50:02 +0000 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-17303 Chris: Mandisa and Chris were singled out for "shouting" their songs with no variation, not because they were self-indulgent. Chris: Mandisa and Chris were singled out for “shouting” their songs with no variation, not because they were self-indulgent.

]]> by: Chris Hunter http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-17229 Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:32:41 +0000 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-17229 I, for one, was soooo glad that Mandisa sang "Shackles", a very popular urban Gospel song. I get very irritated with the way that AI seems to blatantly ignore Gospel music. There are a ton of high profile music celebrities that began their careers in Gospel music and in many ways, it's just as "American" as rock 'n' roll and jazz. There's no reason why they can't do one show with a Gospel theme. None whatsoever. And every single contestant was able to choose which song that they wanted to sing. Why single out Mandisa and Chris for being "self-indulgent" because they chose a song that they liked? Makes no sense to me. I, for one, was soooo glad that Mandisa sang “Shackles”, a very popular urban Gospel song. I get very irritated with the way that AI seems to blatantly ignore Gospel music. There are a ton of high profile music celebrities that began their careers in Gospel music and in many ways, it’s just as “American” as rock ‘n’ roll and jazz.

There’s no reason why they can’t do one show with a Gospel theme. None whatsoever.

And every single contestant was able to choose which song that they wanted to sing. Why single out Mandisa and Chris for being “self-indulgent” because they chose a song that they liked? Makes no sense to me.

]]> by: bfashion58 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-16261 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:39:51 +0000 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-16261 Okay, I see where you are coming from. Personally, I'd rather Paris get a little more serious with her stage presence, but I don't think it will happen anytime soon and mainly because of her age. Fantasia although young too had a more mature stage presence (probably because of her life experiences). Paris is really gifted, but I feel there is still more growing to do as I feel with most of the younger singers under 20 (Diana, Jasmine, etc.). The bubble gum crowd just isn't for me and that's what I see when I look at Paris. Okay, I see where you are coming from.

Personally, I’d rather Paris get a little more serious with her stage presence, but I don’t think it will happen anytime soon and mainly because of her age. Fantasia although young too had a more mature stage presence (probably because of her life experiences).

Paris is really gifted, but I feel there is still more growing to do as I feel with most of the younger singers under 20 (Diana, Jasmine, etc.). The bubble gum crowd just isn’t for me and that’s what I see when I look at Paris.

]]> by: Noel http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-16250 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:09:45 +0000 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-16250 I'm not saying Paris *is* a grown up, only that I agree with Simon that she shouldn't act like a little girl playing dress-up. Also, I'm disturbed that so many teenagers get their cues on acting like "adults" from the sexual gyrations of pop stars. Fantasia wasn't much older than Paris, and she was able to sing Billie Holliday like she meant it. At this point, I can't imagine Paris having much credibility pulling a similar move (though she did reasonably well with "Fever"). I love her voice, but he stage presence thus far has been mostly awful. I’m not saying Paris *is* a grown up, only that I agree with Simon that she shouldn’t act like a little girl playing dress-up. Also, I’m disturbed that so many teenagers get their cues on acting like “adults” from the sexual gyrations of pop stars. Fantasia wasn’t much older than Paris, and she was able to sing Billie Holliday like she meant it. At this point, I can’t imagine Paris having much credibility pulling a similar move (though she did reasonably well with “Fever”).

I love her voice, but he stage presence thus far has been mostly awful.

]]> by: bfashion58 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-16122 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:31:03 +0000 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-16122 Noel, didn't get the reference to Paris and a "video ho" at all. She is 17, which in my book is still young, not grown up as you put it (hell, she can't even buy liquor yet). Overall, I'd have to say this season so far has been one big joke, I've gotten more laughs from this season than any other! Noel, didn’t get the reference to Paris and a “video ho” at all. She is 17, which in my book is still young, not grown up as you put it (hell, she can’t even buy liquor yet).

Overall, I’d have to say this season so far has been one big joke, I’ve gotten more laughs from this season than any other!

]]> by: Noel http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-15868 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 01:57:07 +0000 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-15868 Terrible night. Not a single performance I'd want to see again. Just goes to prove something I've noticed for the past couple of years: A.I. contestants don't really know anything about music. Disagree with Kitty about Katharine. Her strength *is* the depth of her voice (though not so much this week). Like Elliot, she's one of the few Idol contestants in the whole history of the show who can hit every note of a song, and not just the "money" notes. If Simon was given more time, I'm sure he could resolve the contradictions between his comments from week to week. Yes, Paris should dress and act like a grown-up, but that doesn't include acting like your typical music video 'ho (which isn't my idea of a grown-up). As for Chris, he *should* be praised for "staying true to his sound," as he was last week, but Simon seems to be learning what I learned long ago, which is that most of the modern rock that Chris likes all sounds the same after a while. It's possible to be a "true rocker," and still diversify. Ask any rock star who's been popular for more than three or four years. Terrible night. Not a single performance I’d want to see again. Just goes to prove something I’ve noticed for the past couple of years: A.I. contestants don’t really know anything about music.

Disagree with Kitty about Katharine. Her strength *is* the depth of her voice (though not so much this week). Like Elliot, she’s one of the few Idol contestants in the whole history of the show who can hit every note of a song, and not just the “money” notes.

If Simon was given more time, I’m sure he could resolve the contradictions between his comments from week to week. Yes, Paris should dress and act like a grown-up, but that doesn’t include acting like your typical music video ‘ho (which isn’t my idea of a grown-up). As for Chris, he *should* be praised for “staying true to his sound,” as he was last week, but Simon seems to be learning what I learned long ago, which is that most of the modern rock that Chris likes all sounds the same after a while. It’s possible to be a “true rocker,” and still diversify. Ask any rock star who’s been popular for more than three or four years.

]]> by: Kada http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-15844 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:31:50 +0000 http://www.variousandsundry.com/2006/03/29/ai5-round-of-10/#comment-15844 The contestants may have been at a disadvantage last night with the theme. Many current artist don't want their stuff being performed, especially with the format of this show. Think about it...if you had a song on the charts would you want people to "hear it for the first time" by someone possibly screwing it up? There may not have been a lot of good songs to choose from. The contestants may have been at a disadvantage last night with the theme. Many current artist don’t want their stuff being performed, especially with the format of this show. Think about it…if you had a song on the charts would you want people to “hear it for the first time” by someone possibly screwing it up? There may not have been a lot of good songs to choose from.

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