Blake Lewis has been cut from Arista. No surprise. His fellow AI6 alum, Chris Sligh, posts about it here.
I definitely agree with Chris' remark about "Know My Name" being a better lead single but I don't know why "Break Another" didn't do well. I often noticed on his promo appearances trying to sell the singles, Blake was just not the performer he was on Idol. It didn't excite me about his music although the album isn't half bad.
For now, Blake still has his record deal with 19 and is trying to find a new label.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
"Break Another" on iTunes
Blake's single "Break Another" is now available at the iTunes Music Store.
I sent out iTunes emails to a few people and noticed the email said it's available Nov 20 but I bought it this morning.
I sent out iTunes emails to a few people and noticed the email said it's available Nov 20 but I bought it this morning.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Halloween, Blake News!
His debut album, "Audio Dream Day - A.D.D." (Arista), is scheduled for availablity on December 4th and now for pre-order on Amazon. Blake's debut single hits radio today in the U.S. It is called "Break Another"; Blake co-produced. It's catchy! Listen over here
This is a different song than was previously announced as his debut single.
Happy Birthday to Duckie!
This is a different song than was previously announced as his debut single.
Happy Birthday to Duckie!
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Genius!
Duckie is a genius. I got email tonight that Brother is working this weekend so no air show. I got sick on Friday anyway. My intestines burn with hatred of their host body. Hopefully I won't need to see a doctor and I'll be good by mid-week.
TV was dull enough that it wasn't even worth writing about this week.
Blake's debut album has been postponed a week to December 4; re-mark your calendars.
Kitty has a fresh litter box and food is scheduled for delivery.
TV was dull enough that it wasn't even worth writing about this week.
Blake's debut album has been postponed a week to December 4; re-mark your calendars.
Kitty has a fresh litter box and food is scheduled for delivery.
Friday, October 05, 2007
Blake News!
His debut album, "Audio Dream Day - A.D.D." (Arista), is listed available 27 November December 4th and now for pre-order on Amazon. Blake's debut single which he co-wrote with fellow idol contestant Chris Richardson (also on backing vocal) is called "What You Got To Lose" and hits radio on Halloween, 31 October.
Update: On his MySpace, Blake describes the album as "a mix of all the great pop music that has inspired me since the 80's. Electro/funk/soul/pop I call it my 2080's album. One mix from the start to finish, like a great Electronic or Hip-Hop mix tape."
Update: On his MySpace, Blake describes the album as "a mix of all the great pop music that has inspired me since the 80's. Electro/funk/soul/pop I call it my 2080's album. One mix from the start to finish, like a great Electronic or Hip-Hop mix tape."
Friday, May 25, 2007
Is It Friday Yet?
Yesterday, I thought it was already Friday afternoon and put the radio on to listen to a trivia segment. I paid the rent today. I had planned to finally go up to the grocery but I'm tired and kitty was apathetic.
I attempted to watch "On The Lot" but my schedule said it came on at 9:30 and yet it was already in progress. I was disappointed that we didn't get to see more of the two minute short films. The first they showed was funny, and another, while impressing for 24hrs work relied a little too heavily on visual effects. I think there were a dozen teams. I remember maybe three were shown.
I could see if they posted them online but I can't be bothered. I think the regular time slot is on Monday. Apparently we'll be able to vote either starting this upcoming week or the following.
A "Blake Lewis EP" with five studio cuts of his Idol performances is now on iTunes. You can also get the other five songs. The EP contains "You Give Love A Bad Name," "Time of the Season," "I Need To Know," "Love Song," and "When the Stars Go Blue." These are supposedly his best selling performances on the Idol site. I still haven't warmed up to "When the Stars Go Blue" because even on the studio track it sounds as if he's out of tune on the "Ooo's."
Kitty was in hiding for a few hours. One of the smoke detectors briefly went off inexplicably around 1am. I jumped in my chair. Neither of us need that kind of shock! She's resting in her lounge chair, her usual day-time haunt. The litter box got a cleaning while I waited for food to cook. More later. It's half-passed noon. Since I skipped sleep, it's time for a nap.
I attempted to watch "On The Lot" but my schedule said it came on at 9:30 and yet it was already in progress. I was disappointed that we didn't get to see more of the two minute short films. The first they showed was funny, and another, while impressing for 24hrs work relied a little too heavily on visual effects. I think there were a dozen teams. I remember maybe three were shown.
I could see if they posted them online but I can't be bothered. I think the regular time slot is on Monday. Apparently we'll be able to vote either starting this upcoming week or the following.
A "Blake Lewis EP" with five studio cuts of his Idol performances is now on iTunes. You can also get the other five songs. The EP contains "You Give Love A Bad Name," "Time of the Season," "I Need To Know," "Love Song," and "When the Stars Go Blue." These are supposedly his best selling performances on the Idol site. I still haven't warmed up to "When the Stars Go Blue" because even on the studio track it sounds as if he's out of tune on the "Ooo's."
Kitty was in hiding for a few hours. One of the smoke detectors briefly went off inexplicably around 1am. I jumped in my chair. Neither of us need that kind of shock! She's resting in her lounge chair, her usual day-time haunt. The litter box got a cleaning while I waited for food to cook. More later. It's half-passed noon. Since I skipped sleep, it's time for a nap.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Odd Stories, Finales, and Idol Pre-Game
Monday night was "Heroes" finale. It was good. I wasn't blown away (Oh! A shameless pun!) but it was good. They took a few too many liberties with who lives and who (maybe?) dies and the group confrontation with Sylar was very pedestrian. Still, it was worth a look and set up a very entertaining premise for next year.
I stayed around and watched the season finale of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" which had everyone except the intolerable D'Onofrio appearing. It focused primarily on Logan. This was the best finale I've seen this year. Unexpectedly the franchise finally referenced the passing of Jerry Orbach who played Logan's ex-partner "Lenny Briscoe." It was touching, not remotely out of place and just the perfect tribute.
The local news was depressing. A 15 yr old girl gets to bury her last brother. Her oldest brother died two-and-a-half years ago. He was beaten to death in the street at the age of 20. There was never a conviction. Her 18 yr old brother was just stabbed to death in the street after a party.
Beyonce may be headed to Broadway. I want to claw my eyes out. She may be taking the role of Maggie-the-Cat in Tennessee William's "Cat on the Hot Tin Roof." It's my favorite modern play. If you care, Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is my other favorite play.
The finale of "Dancing With The Stars" is on Tuesday as well. Joey Fatone was in second place on the leader board behind Olympian Anton Ono. Lance Bass and Joey will not be doing the "Odd Couple" comedy series remake after all. Sure, he's made some appearances, but I'm not sure any of Lance's projects have come to fruition since 2000.
DNA shows one child, two dads match. They're identical twin brothers who both had sex with the child's baby mamma. The one she named on the birth certificate sued to avoid child support. The courts have decided he's on the hook anyway, essentially trusting the mother's testimony that she can narrow down the moment of conception. Truthfully, I agree with Dr. Bob Gaensslen a forensic scientist quoted in the article. He said both men played so they should both pay. Since neither can prove the other is the uncle in true fact, it should be a 50/50 split. They're a pair of morons and she's no saint.
Tonight is the Idol final performances. Both are singing a song from the song-writing competition but also get to choose two others.
Blake has picked "You Give Love A Bad Name" which was exactly the right choice for him. I know some fans wanted "Time of the Season" instead but his Bon Jovi week performance was the one that rose above the pack and was a water cooler moment. He held nothing back. His new song is "She Will Be Loved" from Maroon 5, probably a good choice for him.
Jordin will torment me with "Broken Wing"--a song beaten to beath. As her final "new" songs Jordin picked "Fighter" by Aguilera. It's a song I don't know that well. Yet.
I've been listening to different studio recordings of Idol contestants and Jordin's vocals are just boring. There's no emotional content. Her age may be the cause but I can't let her off since knowing she's got touring and other experiences. Besides, season 3 finalist Diana DeGarmo was 16. I really like Lakisha's tone and Melinda is fabulous in the studio. Either of those ladies should be in Jordin's place.
I still suspect Jordin will win the title. TV Guide's cover has her in the middle done up in a very Diana Ross look flanked by Melinda who looks about to be nudged off the cover and Blake, unnecessarily partially covered by the magazine's logo, looking like the conniving manager. Notice the "Crazy! Sexy! Cool!" caption? Well, inside its Blake who gets the "Sexy" label, while Melinda is still "Cool."
I stayed around and watched the season finale of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" which had everyone except the intolerable D'Onofrio appearing. It focused primarily on Logan. This was the best finale I've seen this year. Unexpectedly the franchise finally referenced the passing of Jerry Orbach who played Logan's ex-partner "Lenny Briscoe." It was touching, not remotely out of place and just the perfect tribute.
The local news was depressing. A 15 yr old girl gets to bury her last brother. Her oldest brother died two-and-a-half years ago. He was beaten to death in the street at the age of 20. There was never a conviction. Her 18 yr old brother was just stabbed to death in the street after a party.
Beyonce may be headed to Broadway. I want to claw my eyes out. She may be taking the role of Maggie-the-Cat in Tennessee William's "Cat on the Hot Tin Roof." It's my favorite modern play. If you care, Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is my other favorite play.
The finale of "Dancing With The Stars" is on Tuesday as well. Joey Fatone was in second place on the leader board behind Olympian Anton Ono. Lance Bass and Joey will not be doing the "Odd Couple" comedy series remake after all. Sure, he's made some appearances, but I'm not sure any of Lance's projects have come to fruition since 2000.
DNA shows one child, two dads match. They're identical twin brothers who both had sex with the child's baby mamma. The one she named on the birth certificate sued to avoid child support. The courts have decided he's on the hook anyway, essentially trusting the mother's testimony that she can narrow down the moment of conception. Truthfully, I agree with Dr. Bob Gaensslen a forensic scientist quoted in the article. He said both men played so they should both pay. Since neither can prove the other is the uncle in true fact, it should be a 50/50 split. They're a pair of morons and she's no saint.
Tonight is the Idol final performances. Both are singing a song from the song-writing competition but also get to choose two others.
Blake has picked "You Give Love A Bad Name" which was exactly the right choice for him. I know some fans wanted "Time of the Season" instead but his Bon Jovi week performance was the one that rose above the pack and was a water cooler moment. He held nothing back. His new song is "She Will Be Loved" from Maroon 5, probably a good choice for him.
Jordin will torment me with "Broken Wing"--a song beaten to beath. As her final "new" songs Jordin picked "Fighter" by Aguilera. It's a song I don't know that well. Yet.
I've been listening to different studio recordings of Idol contestants and Jordin's vocals are just boring. There's no emotional content. Her age may be the cause but I can't let her off since knowing she's got touring and other experiences. Besides, season 3 finalist Diana DeGarmo was 16. I really like Lakisha's tone and Melinda is fabulous in the studio. Either of those ladies should be in Jordin's place.
I still suspect Jordin will win the title. TV Guide's cover has her in the middle done up in a very Diana Ross look flanked by Melinda who looks about to be nudged off the cover and Blake, unnecessarily partially covered by the magazine's logo, looking like the conniving manager. Notice the "Crazy! Sexy! Cool!" caption? Well, inside its Blake who gets the "Sexy" label, while Melinda is still "Cool."
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Sunday Sundries
It looks like Nick Carter has at long last found true love.
OK, OK. He's actually doing some "Save the dolphins" thing.
Simon Cowell describes Blake as a "brilliant entertainer" and has no prediction for the win this week on Idol. Weeks ago I described Blake as an "entertainer" so I'm a bit hyped to see Simon use the same term.
Blake won the coin toss but let Jordin choose whether to open or close. She chose to close on the finale so Blake will be signing first. A gentlemanly thing to do, sure, but possibly bad strategy if you want to win.
Duckie is being grumpy. That is not allowed! Kitty thinks he put me on block. It makes me wonder whether my trip to Oz will be full of personal drama or a chance to unwind and enjoy myself. I'm hoping for the later.
I still want to pick up some ice cream for the Idol finale viewing. I was sick today. I'm OK now, just hungry.
Lots of items have flowed through my mind lately. Imaginings of the future, really. Dating, not dating, lines of work, lines of education, places or ways of living. The nature of life and death. I don't see how I can be blamed for being depressed around Mother's day. She's barely been in the ground a year. I'm not in denial, more still shocked. When it comes to mind, I feel as though I'm on my first gasp after some terrible thing. I know from experience it takes years to get used to a parent's death, even one expected. Mother's was not.
There's been a lot of death on the outskirts in the past week or so too. Friends on-line with severely ill parents or grandparents or relatives passing. I had bad news about an acquaintance's cancer. Live is ugly. And stressful.
I'm tired--no, I'm very tired some days. These past few years have been a wringer making me even less interested in putting myself out there for a wife or boyfriend or even just someone to hang out with. Social interaction, relaxation, takes work for me. Somehow I feel guilty if I'm not doing something useful or productive and that keeps me from being more free with my time and energy. If you need help with something I'm happy to oblige and feel useful doing so. I'd like to work that in somewhere rather than just take a menial make-work job. Such a job would not pre-occupy my mind enough. I would simply be depressed and feel 'dead-ended.' I can't help the depressed part. It is what it is. "Be yourself," they say. As if!
I have tentatively concluded it was a (financial) mistake to live here, close to the house. I had hoped I'd have more interaction with the very last of my family but it hasn't worked that way. It isn't that I haven't tried. My interest in the kid's baseball, projects at the house and just taking my nephew to see Spider-Man had been shot down. It is what it is. I need to mull this over further. I have some ideas how to improve this.
I'm not interested in hook ups. The idea of someone touching me, at least as the aggressor or dominant character, makes my skin crawl. I'm more in need of simple affection. I could hire a lap dancer or stripper but I imagine it and can't sense any fulfillment for me. I have never been to a strip joint, a club, or a bar for that matter. I'd not go alone. It's a bit like traveling. Why go alone unless you know someone there already?
I happened to be reminded of a statement from Steve Jobs years ago about the journey being the reward. I like journeys more than destinations. I sense a path to happiness in there somewhere. It's something for me to meditate upon further. My ex-girlfriend once accused me of writing to avoid having children as my legacy. It's a thought I hadn't mulled in a lifetime. Perhaps she was only half-crazy after all?
My point in all this is I'm not getting younger. The directions I take will basically layout whatever time left of this life I've got. I'm not saying it'll be rigid and immutable but it will set a tone going forward. Essentially I put my own life on hold over the past... well, ten, maybe fifteen years. That means I have lots of pent up notions, random interests, unsatisfied wild impulses. They need sorting.
Speaking of sorting, I've been ruminating about whether to travel out of state in the next month or so. It's isn't the travel but who to contact, if anyone, while I'm there. I'd call it travel on personal business. There's still more information to gather but I want to go before July. It would only be a couple of days.
OK, OK. He's actually doing some "Save the dolphins" thing.
Simon Cowell describes Blake as a "brilliant entertainer" and has no prediction for the win this week on Idol. Weeks ago I described Blake as an "entertainer" so I'm a bit hyped to see Simon use the same term.
Blake won the coin toss but let Jordin choose whether to open or close. She chose to close on the finale so Blake will be signing first. A gentlemanly thing to do, sure, but possibly bad strategy if you want to win.
Duckie is being grumpy. That is not allowed! Kitty thinks he put me on block. It makes me wonder whether my trip to Oz will be full of personal drama or a chance to unwind and enjoy myself. I'm hoping for the later.
I still want to pick up some ice cream for the Idol finale viewing. I was sick today. I'm OK now, just hungry.
Lots of items have flowed through my mind lately. Imaginings of the future, really. Dating, not dating, lines of work, lines of education, places or ways of living. The nature of life and death. I don't see how I can be blamed for being depressed around Mother's day. She's barely been in the ground a year. I'm not in denial, more still shocked. When it comes to mind, I feel as though I'm on my first gasp after some terrible thing. I know from experience it takes years to get used to a parent's death, even one expected. Mother's was not.
There's been a lot of death on the outskirts in the past week or so too. Friends on-line with severely ill parents or grandparents or relatives passing. I had bad news about an acquaintance's cancer. Live is ugly. And stressful.
I'm tired--no, I'm very tired some days. These past few years have been a wringer making me even less interested in putting myself out there for a wife or boyfriend or even just someone to hang out with. Social interaction, relaxation, takes work for me. Somehow I feel guilty if I'm not doing something useful or productive and that keeps me from being more free with my time and energy. If you need help with something I'm happy to oblige and feel useful doing so. I'd like to work that in somewhere rather than just take a menial make-work job. Such a job would not pre-occupy my mind enough. I would simply be depressed and feel 'dead-ended.' I can't help the depressed part. It is what it is. "Be yourself," they say. As if!
I have tentatively concluded it was a (financial) mistake to live here, close to the house. I had hoped I'd have more interaction with the very last of my family but it hasn't worked that way. It isn't that I haven't tried. My interest in the kid's baseball, projects at the house and just taking my nephew to see Spider-Man had been shot down. It is what it is. I need to mull this over further. I have some ideas how to improve this.
I'm not interested in hook ups. The idea of someone touching me, at least as the aggressor or dominant character, makes my skin crawl. I'm more in need of simple affection. I could hire a lap dancer or stripper but I imagine it and can't sense any fulfillment for me. I have never been to a strip joint, a club, or a bar for that matter. I'd not go alone. It's a bit like traveling. Why go alone unless you know someone there already?
I happened to be reminded of a statement from Steve Jobs years ago about the journey being the reward. I like journeys more than destinations. I sense a path to happiness in there somewhere. It's something for me to meditate upon further. My ex-girlfriend once accused me of writing to avoid having children as my legacy. It's a thought I hadn't mulled in a lifetime. Perhaps she was only half-crazy after all?
My point in all this is I'm not getting younger. The directions I take will basically layout whatever time left of this life I've got. I'm not saying it'll be rigid and immutable but it will set a tone going forward. Essentially I put my own life on hold over the past... well, ten, maybe fifteen years. That means I have lots of pent up notions, random interests, unsatisfied wild impulses. They need sorting.
Speaking of sorting, I've been ruminating about whether to travel out of state in the next month or so. It's isn't the travel but who to contact, if anyone, while I'm there. I'd call it travel on personal business. There's still more information to gather but I want to go before July. It would only be a couple of days.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
I Knew It!
I predicted Paula would be the one picking Blake's song.
Simon chose "I Believe in You and Me" for Melinda, Randy picked "Wishing on a Star" for Jordin and just as the rumors had said, Blake's singing "Roxanne" thanks to Paula.
Kitty is vomiting. :(
I think she has an official vomit spot: outside my bedroom door. This is the third time she's picked that spot.
"Roxanne" makes me want to vomit too. Blake needs to find someone to do a proper a capella national anthem arrangement for him. His rendition at the Seattle Mariners' game was just OK. I have a tiny hobby litmus test for singers. How do you sing the "Star-Spangled Banner." I didn't like Clay's version. I really *loved* Anthony Fedorov's though.
Simon chose "I Believe in You and Me" for Melinda, Randy picked "Wishing on a Star" for Jordin and just as the rumors had said, Blake's singing "Roxanne" thanks to Paula.
Kitty is vomiting. :(
I think she has an official vomit spot: outside my bedroom door. This is the third time she's picked that spot.
"Roxanne" makes me want to vomit too. Blake needs to find someone to do a proper a capella national anthem arrangement for him. His rendition at the Seattle Mariners' game was just OK. I have a tiny hobby litmus test for singers. How do you sing the "Star-Spangled Banner." I didn't like Clay's version. I really *loved* Anthony Fedorov's though.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
TV and Emotions
ZabaSearch uses sampling to predict Idol results. It shows the same conclusion as DialIdol: Blake and Jordin safe. Melinda and LaKisha on the bubble. Both sites think LaKisha got the lowest vote totals.
We'll see what happens.
"The Hollywood Reporter" says "Veronica Mars" is "closer" to coming back after a favorable viewing of a proposal trailer for a season 4 which jumps ahead a few years and has the title character with the FBI. Would it stay in the fictional Neptune, CA? Would any of the supporting characters besides daddy Keith Mars be likely to return to the show?
I had a dream last night. I remember commented the kids playroom should have an extra window installed on the north wall. Father opted not to do a window there because he planned to put in a fireplace or something. In the dream Brother agreed and whined about cost. Kitty and a spider were hanging out in the northwest corner. Mother was in the kitchen. We were going somewhere and I hadn't slept much. She chastised me for not sleeping more and I said it wasn't as if anyone could tell the difference between me as fully rested and sleep deprived. For unknown reasons I decided to put on two pair of white underwear, boxers over briefs in the dream.
I think Duckie's conspiring with kitty to give me opaque and pedestrian dreams. Kitty is not spiteful enough to act alone. :D
I could use a nap. Or breakfast. One of those two will happen (the nap). Kitty is meowing oddly. I will investigate. OK, I'm not sure what that was about. She's napped all day on my bed. It's another hot day. So much for the break in the weather. I so love local forecasters. Mail was only a solicitation for canned goods from the post office. I made pasta and am finishing off my cranberry juice.
Three hours until Idol's result is official. Today my brain keeps swapping the name Clay in for Blake when I'm talking to Self or kitty about the show. I'm probably fighting with myself over embracing any significant level of emotional investment in Idol. Back with season 3, Mother and I voted heavily for Clay. After his controversial loss, we barely voted the following two seasons. Neither really care who won. Maybe my interest in Blake's Idol success is a good and healthy thing. Maybe it suggests a kind of emotional healing. Ugh. Makes me ill to think I might start to care again. I'm such a sucker. Ok, time for me to be avoidant.
The pasta isn't too bad. I'll have to buy more.
I put the ceiling fan on in this room.
We'll see what happens.
"The Hollywood Reporter" says "Veronica Mars" is "closer" to coming back after a favorable viewing of a proposal trailer for a season 4 which jumps ahead a few years and has the title character with the FBI. Would it stay in the fictional Neptune, CA? Would any of the supporting characters besides daddy Keith Mars be likely to return to the show?
I had a dream last night. I remember commented the kids playroom should have an extra window installed on the north wall. Father opted not to do a window there because he planned to put in a fireplace or something. In the dream Brother agreed and whined about cost. Kitty and a spider were hanging out in the northwest corner. Mother was in the kitchen. We were going somewhere and I hadn't slept much. She chastised me for not sleeping more and I said it wasn't as if anyone could tell the difference between me as fully rested and sleep deprived. For unknown reasons I decided to put on two pair of white underwear, boxers over briefs in the dream.
I think Duckie's conspiring with kitty to give me opaque and pedestrian dreams. Kitty is not spiteful enough to act alone. :D
I could use a nap. Or breakfast. One of those two will happen (the nap). Kitty is meowing oddly. I will investigate. OK, I'm not sure what that was about. She's napped all day on my bed. It's another hot day. So much for the break in the weather. I so love local forecasters. Mail was only a solicitation for canned goods from the post office. I made pasta and am finishing off my cranberry juice.
Three hours until Idol's result is official. Today my brain keeps swapping the name Clay in for Blake when I'm talking to Self or kitty about the show. I'm probably fighting with myself over embracing any significant level of emotional investment in Idol. Back with season 3, Mother and I voted heavily for Clay. After his controversial loss, we barely voted the following two seasons. Neither really care who won. Maybe my interest in Blake's Idol success is a good and healthy thing. Maybe it suggests a kind of emotional healing. Ugh. Makes me ill to think I might start to care again. I'm such a sucker. Ok, time for me to be avoidant.
The pasta isn't too bad. I'll have to buy more.
I put the ceiling fan on in this room.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Tuesday TV Wrap-Up
I might be done with "The Shield" now that Vick has confronted Shane about Lem's murder. "House" seemed to have an off night. Nothing can match Idol though.
It was "Barry Gibb" (of the "Bee Gees") night. Two songs each for a total of eight performances.
Simon told Lakisha she and Blake are at risk for elimination. Jordin (OMG SHE'S SEVENTEEN!!!) was not that impressive. One day she might be but she just isn't there now and I was again sorry she is being pushed into the finals. Some time back, Simon predicted Melinda vs. Jordin (17!). That's a terrible outcome. Even after all these weeks Melinda hasn't embraced "stardom" and tonight Simon said her first performance was like that of a background singer.
LaKisha really had a good range and is a little better grip on herself but has problems with consistency. By the time she hit the last note on her second song her voice was worn out.
I will assume Blake will be sent home on Wednesday and I can ignore Idol next week. Why? He's a guy, he's from the Pacific Northwest and there's no way he can compete in a shouting match with the Three Divas. His performances were not his best work which was a let down. Maybe he set the bar a little too high for himself with last week's performance.
Hoping for a break after a hot day, it was a dreary night of TV. Bah humbug.
Edit: DialIdol.com, the site which measures busy signal frequency to predict Idol results has Blake at the top followed by Jordin (predicting both to be safe) with Melinda and LaKisha on the bubble for tomorrow night. Fascinating.
It was "Barry Gibb" (of the "Bee Gees") night. Two songs each for a total of eight performances.
Simon told Lakisha she and Blake are at risk for elimination. Jordin (OMG SHE'S SEVENTEEN!!!) was not that impressive. One day she might be but she just isn't there now and I was again sorry she is being pushed into the finals. Some time back, Simon predicted Melinda vs. Jordin (17!). That's a terrible outcome. Even after all these weeks Melinda hasn't embraced "stardom" and tonight Simon said her first performance was like that of a background singer.
LaKisha really had a good range and is a little better grip on herself but has problems with consistency. By the time she hit the last note on her second song her voice was worn out.
I will assume Blake will be sent home on Wednesday and I can ignore Idol next week. Why? He's a guy, he's from the Pacific Northwest and there's no way he can compete in a shouting match with the Three Divas. His performances were not his best work which was a let down. Maybe he set the bar a little too high for himself with last week's performance.
Hoping for a break after a hot day, it was a dreary night of TV. Bah humbug.
Edit: DialIdol.com, the site which measures busy signal frequency to predict Idol results has Blake at the top followed by Jordin (predicting both to be safe) with Melinda and LaKisha on the bubble for tomorrow night. Fascinating.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Idol Final Four and More
Rumors say Blake chose "This Is Where I Came In" (from the 2001 album of the same name) and "You Should Be Dancing" as his two Bee Gee songs. Rumor mill also says Barry Gibb was surprised he didn't pick "Jive Talking." I'm glad he didn't.
For Blake, "Jive Talking" would be clichè. In fact he avoided all the songs *NSYNC performed in their a capella Bee Gee medley which had Timberlake beat-boxing on "Jive Talking." Blake beat-boxed over that same song during the Hollywood group performance.
I'm a little worried about all the falsettos in Bee Gee songs. So we don't have a triopoly of style with the "Three Divas" I hope Blake can make it back to the Top 3.
From the previews, tonight on the Shield it looks like Vick becomes suspicious of Shane being involved in Lem's murder.
Last night I caught up on "The Black Donnellys" which is now only viewable online. I don't have a lot to say. Tommy gives up his dream of becoming a painter for a life of organized crime to protect his neighborhood. We find out who killed their dad and why he was in a place to be killed.
Heroes was OK last night. It's the first of the final three episodes. It wasted too much time on Jessica and DL. Hiro confronted Sylar and survived. His sword did not but he has two days before New York is nuked. Mohinder was conceived in hopes he might provide a cure for his sister. Yawn.
For Blake, "Jive Talking" would be clichè. In fact he avoided all the songs *NSYNC performed in their a capella Bee Gee medley which had Timberlake beat-boxing on "Jive Talking." Blake beat-boxed over that same song during the Hollywood group performance.
I'm a little worried about all the falsettos in Bee Gee songs. So we don't have a triopoly of style with the "Three Divas" I hope Blake can make it back to the Top 3.
From the previews, tonight on the Shield it looks like Vick becomes suspicious of Shane being involved in Lem's murder.
Last night I caught up on "The Black Donnellys" which is now only viewable online. I don't have a lot to say. Tommy gives up his dream of becoming a painter for a life of organized crime to protect his neighborhood. We find out who killed their dad and why he was in a place to be killed.
Heroes was OK last night. It's the first of the final three episodes. It wasted too much time on Jessica and DL. Hiro confronted Sylar and survived. His sword did not but he has two days before New York is nuked. Mohinder was conceived in hopes he might provide a cure for his sister. Yawn.
Why Blake (and Jordin?) Can't Win
Idol's long been dominated by Southern contestants but just how far does that reach?
To my surprise four of five winners are from the South. Kelly Clarkson is from Texas which isn't really the proper South. Sure it's on the southern border with Mexico but it's Texas.
Of the runners-up, only Katherine McPhee was from outside the South. She was from Los Angeles.
Looking at the final four this season, Blake is from The Great Northwest, specifically Washington state. Jordin comes Arizona in the Southwest. Suddenly trends look bad for these two.
Melinda and LaKisha are our Southern contestants. The former from Tennessee and the later from Maryland.
Blessedly Burmingham, Alabama, isn't represented this season. They already can claim winners Hicks and Studdard, along with runners-up Digarmo and Bice. Digarmo was living in Georgia when she was on Idol but was born in Burmingham. Four of ten finalists is a huge number for one city for what purports to be a national contest.
So why is this so? One theory at Forbes.com is text voting.
Oddly enough, if you extend the Mason-Dixon line across to the Pacific, Jordin comes back in. With L.A. falling below that imaginary line too, McPhee makes it a clean sweep for all 10 finalists. Makes you wonder about the "American" part of American Idol, doesn't it.
To my surprise four of five winners are from the South. Kelly Clarkson is from Texas which isn't really the proper South. Sure it's on the southern border with Mexico but it's Texas.
Of the runners-up, only Katherine McPhee was from outside the South. She was from Los Angeles.
Looking at the final four this season, Blake is from The Great Northwest, specifically Washington state. Jordin comes Arizona in the Southwest. Suddenly trends look bad for these two.
Melinda and LaKisha are our Southern contestants. The former from Tennessee and the later from Maryland.
Blessedly Burmingham, Alabama, isn't represented this season. They already can claim winners Hicks and Studdard, along with runners-up Digarmo and Bice. Digarmo was living in Georgia when she was on Idol but was born in Burmingham. Four of ten finalists is a huge number for one city for what purports to be a national contest.
So why is this so? One theory at Forbes.com is text voting.
Some observers also wonder if (Idol) partnering exclusively with (AT&T) Cingular has influenced the show's results. According to NPD Group, 44% of Cingular subscribers are in the South. All five former Idol winners hail from below the Mason-Dixon line.
Oddly enough, if you extend the Mason-Dixon line across to the Pacific, Jordin comes back in. With L.A. falling below that imaginary line too, McPhee makes it a clean sweep for all 10 finalists. Makes you wonder about the "American" part of American Idol, doesn't it.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Idol Is Evil
Phil it out. The three divas are safe. Now they're dragging out the other elimination.
It's down to Chris and Blake.
Robin Thicke performed. Now Bon Jovi. Phil's Idol Journey retrospective has already played.
Across fandom, I know there will be a lot of gnashing of teeth over the break up of "CAKE" Chris/Blake. Will Blake stay? Tick-tock. Tick-tock.
Simon wants a Jordin / Melinda finale.
*snore*
YES! Blake is safe! Top 4! Kitty is here for the results. :D
"Three Divas and a Beatboxer"
It's down to Chris and Blake.
Robin Thicke performed. Now Bon Jovi. Phil's Idol Journey retrospective has already played.
Across fandom, I know there will be a lot of gnashing of teeth over the break up of "CAKE" Chris/Blake. Will Blake stay? Tick-tock. Tick-tock.
Simon wants a Jordin / Melinda finale.
*snore*
YES! Blake is safe! Top 4! Kitty is here for the results. :D
"Three Divas and a Beatboxer"
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
I'm Tingling.
I don't tingle. Wow, Blake. Just Wow.
First you teased your audience with opening the song doing vocal effects like lighting a fuse or the start of a spinning record. Then you showed you have vocal power. You brought the beat boxing back in a battle with a drummer. You slipped in a moment of vocal effects work from your pre-Idol performing days and you looked fantastic all in less than two minutes.
Amazing. Rickey had it nailed. A "Summertime" moment if there ever was one.
First you teased your audience with opening the song doing vocal effects like lighting a fuse or the start of a spinning record. Then you showed you have vocal power. You brought the beat boxing back in a battle with a drummer. You slipped in a moment of vocal effects work from your pre-Idol performing days and you looked fantastic all in less than two minutes.
Amazing. Rickey had it nailed. A "Summertime" moment if there ever was one.
Idol Blaze of Glory?
It's Tuesday. This week's Idol coach is Bon Jovi. Be afraid. Be very afraid. I've heard the show, but not seen it so my first impressions by ear may change with the added visual. On with the victims and remember it's double-elimination this week.
Phil might have chosen his song based on what he thinks his chances are. Yes, he sang "Blaze of Glory" and I was disappointed. He has a powerful voice but he didn't sell the song. He tried to sing flat to sound more rock I guess. It didn't work for me as I had hoped. I actually figured this could be his week. I won't be surprised if he's not in the Top 4.
Jordin tortures "Livin’ on a Prayer." I'd swear she's missing notes almost from the start and never quite recovers. She misses a few words too I think. Sounds mostly like shouting than singing. Not a good week for her.
LaKisha takes on "Not a Love Song" and wrestles it to the ground. Fantastic. She's back to form and none too soon! She's had quite a few lackluster performances in recent weeks, this might be enough to ease her into the Top 4
With "You Give Love A Bad Name," Blake was up next but I've avoided his performance for now. He dyed the blond highlights out of his hair which is styled down, not spiked. Rickey.org had this to say: "OMG. Amazing. The Summertime moment of American Idol Season 6. Take a song by the neck and make it absolutely your own."
"The Summertime moment" was in Season 3 when in his critique, Simon told Fantasia her lips had never been put to better use than in her performance of "Summertime." It's a "family show" so Simon won't be saying that to Blake.
"Wanted Dead Or Alive" seemed like a good, strong choice for Chris's voice. He almost pulled it off vocally except he doesn't seem to be able to sustain the notes and the song turns messy after the first minute. It wasn't fabulous but not the worst heard. His risk for elimination will depend on how he looked on stage more than just the vocal. He wasn't his usual nasal self but I'd send Chris home just outside the Top 4.
Melinda wraps up the show with "Have a Nice Day" and it actually bored me enough to tune out after the first minute and check out other performances. On second take it wasn't awful just kind of dull which considering the texture of her vocals is odd. I think it might be that her voice isn't as forward as it could be in the mix. She'll be safe but I swear I'm *SICK* of the "surprised" look! Get over it!
Excluding Blake, I'd put Lakisha at the top, Melinda in the middle with maybe Chris then Phil and Jordin this week. However, the results of last week are added to this week to determine the pair cut from the show so it's anybody's guess how it'll pan out. Could there be only one guy in the Top 4 with three divas? Could be!
Phil might have chosen his song based on what he thinks his chances are. Yes, he sang "Blaze of Glory" and I was disappointed. He has a powerful voice but he didn't sell the song. He tried to sing flat to sound more rock I guess. It didn't work for me as I had hoped. I actually figured this could be his week. I won't be surprised if he's not in the Top 4.
Jordin tortures "Livin’ on a Prayer." I'd swear she's missing notes almost from the start and never quite recovers. She misses a few words too I think. Sounds mostly like shouting than singing. Not a good week for her.
LaKisha takes on "Not a Love Song" and wrestles it to the ground. Fantastic. She's back to form and none too soon! She's had quite a few lackluster performances in recent weeks, this might be enough to ease her into the Top 4
With "You Give Love A Bad Name," Blake was up next but I've avoided his performance for now. He dyed the blond highlights out of his hair which is styled down, not spiked. Rickey.org had this to say: "OMG. Amazing. The Summertime moment of American Idol Season 6. Take a song by the neck and make it absolutely your own."
"The Summertime moment" was in Season 3 when in his critique, Simon told Fantasia her lips had never been put to better use than in her performance of "Summertime." It's a "family show" so Simon won't be saying that to Blake.
"Wanted Dead Or Alive" seemed like a good, strong choice for Chris's voice. He almost pulled it off vocally except he doesn't seem to be able to sustain the notes and the song turns messy after the first minute. It wasn't fabulous but not the worst heard. His risk for elimination will depend on how he looked on stage more than just the vocal. He wasn't his usual nasal self but I'd send Chris home just outside the Top 4.
Melinda wraps up the show with "Have a Nice Day" and it actually bored me enough to tune out after the first minute and check out other performances. On second take it wasn't awful just kind of dull which considering the texture of her vocals is odd. I think it might be that her voice isn't as forward as it could be in the mix. She'll be safe but I swear I'm *SICK* of the "surprised" look! Get over it!
Excluding Blake, I'd put Lakisha at the top, Melinda in the middle with maybe Chris then Phil and Jordin this week. However, the results of last week are added to this week to determine the pair cut from the show so it's anybody's guess how it'll pan out. Could there be only one guy in the Top 4 with three divas? Could be!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
TV Zzz
I was a TV whore tonight. Lots of flipping tells me interest just wasn't there. Bits of SVU, CI, Idol, House, Shield, Dancing with the Stars...
I listened to the Idol performances online. Wow was it dreary. I tuned in anyway.
Covering a Clapton song, Chris sounded out of tune to me but he got ample praise while Blake was criticized although praised for sincerity on "Imagine." Blake had a voice 'squeak' on the first falsetto point but he looked great and sounded sincere in a way he didn't on "Love Song" or even "Somewhere Only We Know." I thought it well done although I thought him seated on a high chair next to the piano looked odd.
That said, I think Blake is at great risk for elimination. I'm not sure what was more dreary tonight, the songs or the Secrest-as-poverty pimp. LaKisha got dissed for yelling on Fantasia's first single "Believe." The show was pre-taped on Monday.
At this point I've lost interested in who wins Idol. When Blake leaves, so will I, and even he's not doing a lot to excite me.
House was even more dreary with the patient actually dying because of a simple infection because of a misdiagnosis. I guess it reminded me of Mother on some level.
The Shield did nothing for me tonight. I'm hoping Vick is killed in the line of duty. Next week it looks like Shane admits to what he did but who is he telling?
I got my meds called in. They still have my old phone number on file so I had to call more than once to deal with the automated system. My headache is getting fierce. I don't know if it's a lack of calories or eye strain. Aussies had a holiday today. Duckie refused to admit he misses work. :D
I listened to the Idol performances online. Wow was it dreary. I tuned in anyway.
Covering a Clapton song, Chris sounded out of tune to me but he got ample praise while Blake was criticized although praised for sincerity on "Imagine." Blake had a voice 'squeak' on the first falsetto point but he looked great and sounded sincere in a way he didn't on "Love Song" or even "Somewhere Only We Know." I thought it well done although I thought him seated on a high chair next to the piano looked odd.
That said, I think Blake is at great risk for elimination. I'm not sure what was more dreary tonight, the songs or the Secrest-as-poverty pimp. LaKisha got dissed for yelling on Fantasia's first single "Believe." The show was pre-taped on Monday.
At this point I've lost interested in who wins Idol. When Blake leaves, so will I, and even he's not doing a lot to excite me.
House was even more dreary with the patient actually dying because of a simple infection because of a misdiagnosis. I guess it reminded me of Mother on some level.
The Shield did nothing for me tonight. I'm hoping Vick is killed in the line of duty. Next week it looks like Shane admits to what he did but who is he telling?
I got my meds called in. They still have my old phone number on file so I had to call more than once to deal with the automated system. My headache is getting fierce. I don't know if it's a lack of calories or eye strain. Aussies had a holiday today. Duckie refused to admit he misses work. :D
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
401!
This is my 401st post on this blog. Who knew? Ok, on to Idol. Two groups as expected: Sanjaya, Lakisha, Blake and Phil, Chris, Jordin with Melinda asked to pick which group she was in. Like Bo, she declined to choose and stayed in the middle.
They do this because it's meant to be a "surprise" which tells us that Phil, et al. are safe and they are. Blake makes his first appearance in the bottom three but is immediately safe and so is Lakisha. We're finally rid of the bizarre Sanjaya!
I'm not quite sure what to make of the groups. I suppose there's more play week-to-week in the rankings than I had anticipated.
It's Wednesday which means Criminal Minds (a repeat) and Shear Genius are on. I'm not really up for TV so I think I'll take a pass. With The Black Donnelly's viewable by streaming online only now I don't know I can be bothered to watch.
I need to eat in hopes of improving a sour mood after a very rough sleep. Sleep has been anything but restful by playing very vivid dreams about Mother, moving, housing--even old gammaneighbor and her gaggle made an appearance last night! Kitty joined me on the bed at some point and decided my hair needed shaping. That could account for why she barfed a few minutes ago.
They do this because it's meant to be a "surprise" which tells us that Phil, et al. are safe and they are. Blake makes his first appearance in the bottom three but is immediately safe and so is Lakisha. We're finally rid of the bizarre Sanjaya!
I'm not quite sure what to make of the groups. I suppose there's more play week-to-week in the rankings than I had anticipated.
It's Wednesday which means Criminal Minds (a repeat) and Shear Genius are on. I'm not really up for TV so I think I'll take a pass. With The Black Donnelly's viewable by streaming online only now I don't know I can be bothered to watch.
I need to eat in hopes of improving a sour mood after a very rough sleep. Sleep has been anything but restful by playing very vivid dreams about Mother, moving, housing--even old gammaneighbor and her gaggle made an appearance last night! Kitty joined me on the bed at some point and decided my hair needed shaping. That could account for why she barfed a few minutes ago.
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