Comments on: Anoop Desai Performs An Original – North Carolina State Fair – VIDEO

By: justjude

justjude — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:23:25 +0000

WOW, just WOW!!!! During AI, I liked Anoop but was never totally
blown away. This original song is sooooo gooood!! I’m thinking Idol did not do him justice or he was, also, hit by nerves, or lack of confidence, like Matt was.
He is showing where he intends to go musically and I like it for easy
listening. Put this kind of line up out with at least 1or 2 more originals,
and I too, think he will likely have some hits.
I am so thrilled that S8 has been so full of incredible talent!!!!

By: Animated

Animated — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:49:08 +0000

There is something quite good here . Never paid much attention to Anoop during Season 8. Even if I am partial to rock music, this is quite an impressive vocal performance. Hope he is able to take this further and has the opportunity to record his compositions.
Good luck ,Anoop.

By: Adfan

Adfan — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:29:05 +0000

Anoop’s “For all we know” is also very pretty. i remember he mentioned, being interested in pursuing this type of bluesy neo-soul. it would be so cool to see him keep exploring this

By: jga94

jga94 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:20:24 +0000

For All We Know (cover) by Anoop…clearer version…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdYsQ9AWaSo

^I agree with everyone saying he needs a bit more vocal coaching(just to probably give him pointers on how to sustain and power through the high notes)…not a major issue though because Anoop’s DEFINITELY got the voice…and tone isn’t something any amount of vocal coaching can teach..

And improvement on stage presence and audience interaction because although he moves around and talks and has spiels…it seems he doesn’t LOOK TO HIS AUDIENCE all that much….like he’s shy or something….maybe he is kind of shy….

By: jga94

jga94 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:07:32 +0000

I think I highlighted everything…I meant I recommend seeing these videos as interpreted by Anoop:

1. What U Do-Chrisette Michele

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Fm-uUr_7w&feature=player_embedded

2. Let Me Love U -Mario

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B9hh8tABCs&feature=player_embedded

3. Give In To Her Love -original co-written by Anoop with David Mikush

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMwj0aeWtVc&feature=player_embedded

4. Battlefield-Jordin Sparks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58Qz89CmEtQ&feature=player_embedded

And I saved the BEST for last….(warning visuals are very blurred so just listen…and feel….)
5. For All We Know

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UerUJHngAtE&feature=player_embedded

By: lakers24

lakers24 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:04:54 +0000

I just listened to “For All We Know”. I also was in tears, soooo emotional. His words right before he sang was very moving as well. I hope MJ posts this video.

@jga94 There’s a clear version on you tube. It’s from Tawneej, I think. You’ll just die when you see him clearly singing this song, Oh my gosh, just absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!

By: Reflections On Life

Reflections On Life — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:57:57 +0000

OK I’m biased because I’ve always loved this type of music, but…

I like Anoop’s new original song much better than Allison’s 1st (FIBOY), Kris’s 1st (LLWD), or Adam’s 1st (TfM)… despite being a Kradison fan.

I hope he gets to release it, even if he does so himself!

I also think Anoop’s shown here that he’s much much more interesting doing an original song than the covers he did for Idol, or even for the acapella college group, for that matter.

Agree with others that he needs to work on stage presence and audience interraction… but give him time, he will!

By: jga94

jga94 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:53:57 +0000

His set list is impressive.I think it shows the direction he want to go–definitely the soul R&B route/pop R&B(more emphasis on soul R&B than pop side)–and that’s definitely where he should go—

B.U.D.D.Y. – Musiq Soulchild
What You Do – Chrisette Michele
True Colors – Cyndi Lauper
With You – Chris Brown
Let Me Love you – Mario
I Need A Girl – Trey Songz
Go On Girl – Ne-Yo
Always On My Mind
Down – Jay Sean
Give In To Her Love – ANOOP DESAI featuring David Mikush and Pablo Vega
Used to Love You – John Legend
For All We Know – Donny Hathaway
Carolina In My Mind – James Taylor
Battlefield – Jordin Sparks

This page has links to almost all the songs he did…I would recommend
http://anooptroop.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=music&thread=262&page=2

B.U.D.D.Y. – Musiq Soulchild
partial—would love to see full video of this

What You Do – Chrisette Michele
full vid, great sound
–Anoop sounds great-despite maybe one sharp note–he can definitely do this type of songs
–love this

True Colors – Cyndi Lauper
partial vid, audio’s not that great

With You – Chris Brown–no vid

Let Me Love you – Mario
partial vid, okay sound
He made the song bare and a bit slower than the original….but again, this is definitely him…makes u swoon…

I Need A Girl – Trey Songz
partial, audio is not so good
not really a fan of Trey Songz but this is one of his better songs..

Go On Girl – Ne-Yo
partial, audio just okay

Always On My Mind
okay audio
Anoop seems to know this song by heart already so he sounded great…

Down – Jay Sean
partial,okay audio
I think this kind of song works better with better production(I understand that they do not have access to top of the line high-tech computer stuff so it was just okay)….it’s not a very deep song so ….it was okay…..

Give In To Her Love – ANOOP DESAI featuring David Mikush and Pablo Vega
great audio, full
love this song….it’s heartfelt, definitely not cheesy…this is quiet storm….soul….it could do worn on the arrangement maybe and maybe add some more stanzas bec. it’s kind of bare……but I think this definitely has potential…

Used to Love You – John Legend
no vid

For All We Know – Donny Hathaway
full, great sound, visual very blurred

I know there have been a lot of people covering this but I DEFINITELY THINK ANOOP DID JUSTICE TO THIS SONG…I think it was great that they stripped it down to showcase the emotion of the song—it has rather simple lyrics and melody so w/o the ability to emote the song properly–this could be a dud—-but I think this is the most emotional I have heard Anoop sing—I couldn’t see thru the blurred visuals but the emotions got to me—I cried 1st time I heard his rendition—truly cried….

LOVE, LOVE THIS ONE….don’t watch , just listen…

Carolina In My Mind – James Taylor
okay sound
kind of out of place song choice but understandable…it’s his homage to his beloved homestate…he sounds lovely…

Battlefield – Jordin Sparks
full vid, very good audio
I think Jordin and Anoop can do a duet together….he sounds great in this too….

I would recommend the highlighted ones…

By: smartcookie

smartcookie — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:05:52 +0000

It cracks me up seeing “‘For All We Know,’ by Donny Hathaway.” His is definitely not the best-known version of that song, which was written in 1934 and done by lots of people. I had no idea Donny Hathaway even covered it. Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney, Dinah Washington, Billie Holliday, Bette Midler, Barbra… My mom loved it — it was one of her favorite WWII songs, along with “I’ll Be Seeing You.” And I saw Joel Grey do it in concert in 1974! It was his encore song.

By: neverland

neverland — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:59:32 +0000

I had to delurk to comment on Anoop’s song. I must admit I was a skeptic about Anoop, but this original is amazing! I absolutely loved it and couldn’t believe what I was hearing…beautiful! I hope he continues in this direction, and if this is what he has in mind, he could really be on to something. I had my daughter listen without knowing who it was, and she guessed Justin Timberlake. I’m wishing Anoop much success!

By: Grammie Kari

Grammie Kari — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:57:35 +0000

I agree cmc25 and cannot wait for that to happen. I love his beautiful voice and cannot see him just fading away. He needs to sing the National Anthem at a football game. More exposure, the better!

Yep, happy with that. Easy listening nice for the office.

Now see, I was thinking perfect music for cuddling!

I agree, I want the sideburns back and clean shaven. That’s my favorite look for Anoop!

By: shell29

shell29 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:51:24 +0000

Whoa. Nice job, great song. If this is the direction Anoop’s headed musically, he has a new fan. And more original music please.

I’ve always liked Anoop, but I’m an even bigger fan after listening to this. This is definitely the sort of R&B path he should follow IMO. Very nice-I’m impressed! I’d love to see Hidden Beach (Jill Scott’s record label) get a hold of him. Hopefully he’ll get a deal with someone soon. Keep pluggin’ away, ‘Noop!

If he pursues this kind of heartfelt stuff might not make a zillion, but get a solid niche of long-term fans who would keep him employed.

Couldn’t agree more, FifthHouseSun.

By: cmc25

cmc25 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:41:28 +0000

Overall-good. He has got a smooth wonderful sweet voice. Need proper coaching to improve stage presence, show confidence and project energy. If he can do that he will gain more fans.

He has the potentials be a great singer.

By: FifthHouseSun

FifthHouseSun — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:24:33 +0000

So much more interesting than he was on tour. Pleasantly surprised. If he pursues this kind of heartfelt stuff might not make a zillion, but get a solid niche of long-term fans who would keep him employed.

Is that his college group buddy singing with him?

By: jdanton2

jdanton2 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:09:14 +0000

Jordin Sparks tweets about Anoop doing her song which includes a link.

http://twitter.com/TheRealJordin

YEAAAAAH ANOOP!!! http://bit.ly/CQTaN7 minutes ago from web

Anoop tweeted back.

http://twitter.com/AnoopDoggDesai

@TheRealJordin Just trying to do the original its due justice!19 minutes ago from web