Comments on: Ging’s Fresno, CA Idols Concert Recap http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: guinnessecco http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-137430 guinnessecco Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:57:19 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-137430 The band was too loud period! But the sound man was responsible, not the amps for the band. The sound man left so much to be desired - he seemed to be oblivious to what needed to happen to balance the performances! Everyone around us was remarking about this problem - even people who professed little knowledge of musical performances. What a shame. I agree with Ging who reviewed the Fresno July 3rd performance of the "top ten" - 9 of the 10 did better than on TV - I was disappointed with Syeisha (spelling?) though...She was good, but not as outstanding as the others. No. 9, the little gal, was perky - but her voice was not quite as outstanding as the others - however, I still go with No. 3 as not showing us her best "chops". I would not say that Kristy Lee Cook was "outstanding" - but she was so much better than on TV. It was obvious that all the top ten had worked hard on their selections - and this year's format was quite an improvement over last years' where duets were sung by performers who had never sang together before. This format truly showcased each performer - and the two group numbers were interesting and novel and gave the audience a chance to see performers together. All in all, an enjoyable night - could have done without the pop tart bits, though. The band was too loud period! But the sound man was responsible, not the amps for the band. The sound man left so much to be desired – he seemed to be oblivious to what needed to happen to balance the performances! Everyone around us was remarking about this problem – even people who professed little knowledge of musical performances. What a shame. I agree with Ging who reviewed the Fresno July 3rd performance of the “top ten” – 9 of the 10 did better than on TV – I was disappointed with Syeisha (spelling?) though…She was good, but not as outstanding as the others. No. 9, the little gal, was perky – but her voice was not quite as outstanding as the others – however, I still go with No. 3 as not showing us her best “chops”. I would not say that Kristy Lee Cook was “outstanding” – but she was so much better than on TV. It was obvious that all the top ten had worked hard on their selections – and this year’s format was quite an improvement over last years’ where duets were sung by performers who had never sang together before. This format truly showcased each performer – and the two group numbers were interesting and novel and gave the audience a chance to see performers together.

All in all, an enjoyable night – could have done without the pop tart bits, though.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135544 Sarah Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:30:36 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135544 As has been said, the setlists don't change, unless they're actually streamlining and cutting something. Things don't get added or switched. Last year, at the very last show, Blake added an original song that was just him and his loop pedals, but no one knew about it because he didn't ask permission. He just did it, since it was with his loop pedals and didn't need the band. I don't think the other contestants even knew he was doing it, because the guys (at least the Chris's) appeared on the side of the stage mid-song to watch him. I'm sure he got a "talking to" for that, and while it was great to hear that song, I don't think it's a good idea to blatantly do something that TPTB obviously don't want you to do. Also, I don't know how things were done prior to season 5, but on both of the last two tours, contestants (Kellie P and Jordin) have had singles released and on the radio by the end of the tour, but they still did not add them to their sets or swap them out for anything. Like MJ said, don't count on anything changing this year. As has been said, the setlists don’t change, unless they’re actually streamlining and cutting something. Things don’t get added or switched.

Last year, at the very last show, Blake added an original song that was just him and his loop pedals, but no one knew about it because he didn’t ask permission. He just did it, since it was with his loop pedals and didn’t need the band. I don’t think the other contestants even knew he was doing it, because the guys (at least the Chris’s) appeared on the side of the stage mid-song to watch him. I’m sure he got a “talking to” for that, and while it was great to hear that song, I don’t think it’s a good idea to blatantly do something that TPTB obviously don’t want you to do.

Also, I don’t know how things were done prior to season 5, but on both of the last two tours, contestants (Kellie P and Jordin) have had singles released and on the radio by the end of the tour, but they still did not add them to their sets or swap them out for anything.

Like MJ said, don’t count on anything changing this year.

]]> By: Grammie Kari http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135504 Grammie Kari Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:32:52 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135504 Thank you so much for the recap! The reviews on Jason's performances have been great. I am so happy for him. Although it looks like I cannot get tickets, at least I can read the reviews. This does sound like the <strong>best</strong> Top 10 American Idol has had. It will be a tough act to follow. I also hope Ramiele can put it together real soon. Is there still a vocal coach for the tour? Thank you so much for the recap! The reviews on Jason’s performances have been great. I am so happy for him. Although it looks like I cannot get tickets, at least I can read the reviews. This does sound like the best Top 10 American Idol has had. It will be a tough act to follow.

I also hope Ramiele can put it together real soon. Is there still a vocal coach for the tour?

]]> By: smartcookie http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135496 smartcookie Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:03:09 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135496 I've been harboring a (small) hope that Cook will get to add a song when the tour hits KC, since there are two concerts there and it's his Homecoming. I seem to recall things being a teeny bit different in people's home towns in previous years, but since Carly didn't do anything different in San Diego, maybe I'm wrong or maybe not this year. I will still keep a tiny flame of hope alive in my heart, though. THAT's how much I want to hear Always Be My Baby. I’ve been harboring a (small) hope that Cook will get to add a song when the tour hits KC, since there are two concerts there and it’s his Homecoming. I seem to recall things being a teeny bit different in people’s home towns in previous years, but since Carly didn’t do anything different in San Diego, maybe I’m wrong or maybe not this year.

I will still keep a tiny flame of hope alive in my heart, though. THAT’s how much I want to hear Always Be My Baby.

]]> By: cookcricket http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135461 cookcricket Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:21:47 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135461 Thanks so much for the review! Very nice. I've never been a Ramiele fan, but I hope she gains confidence as the tour continues, mainly for her own sake, but it could help her set too. Ging or MJ, do you know many hours before the concert started the buses arrived? I'm sure it will be different for each tour, but did either of you hear what it was for Glendale or Fresno? Thanks. Thanks so much for the review! Very nice. I’ve never been a Ramiele fan, but I hope she gains confidence as the tour continues, mainly for her own sake, but it could help her set too.

Ging or MJ, do you know many hours before the concert started the buses arrived? I’m sure it will be different for each tour, but did either of you hear what it was for Glendale or Fresno? Thanks.

]]> By: later http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135459 later Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:27:48 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135459 Nice review Ging. Sounds like they all did pretty well and you had fun!! Nice review Ging. Sounds like they all did pretty well and you had fun!!

]]> By: Ging http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135454 Ging Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:39:27 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135454 Thanks everyone. It was my Pleasure to write the recap. About David Cook......I have been to many many concerts and I have never seen anyone do it better ! (except my one true Love, Elliott) About Ramiele....It was not that she was BAD. She sang well. I really don't know what it was, maybe just that she did not seems to present a personality like the others. I love her voice and I hope she finds a career. About moving around on the Floor.....they checked tickets as we entered the floor, but then we were able to walk around on the floor freely. We went down to side stage, not center and they allowed us to stand there through most of Jason's set. They did ask us kindly to take our seats, which we did. Thanks everyone. It was my Pleasure to write the recap.

About David Cook……I have been to many many concerts and I have never seen anyone do it better ! (except my one true Love, Elliott)

About Ramiele….It was not that she was BAD. She sang well. I really don’t know what it was, maybe just that she did not seems to present a personality like the others. I love her voice and I hope she finds a career.

About moving around on the Floor…..they checked tickets as we entered the floor, but then we were able to walk around on the floor freely. We went down to side stage, not center and they allowed us to stand there through most of Jason’s set. They did ask us kindly to take our seats, which we did.

]]> By: Jolene http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135446 Jolene Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:20:34 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135446 <blockquote>Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t count on thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦</blockquote> Oh well, I'll settle for hoping. I'm not expecting anything, really. We'll get new music soon enough, it doesn't have to be featured on the tour, it would just be a nice bookend if the timeline coincides. But obviously being part of the Idol tour is not like having your own private show...

Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t count on thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Oh well, I’ll settle for hoping. I’m not expecting anything, really.
We’ll get new music soon enough, it doesn’t have to be featured on the tour, it would just be a nice bookend if the timeline coincides. But obviously being part of the Idol tour is not like having your own private show…

]]> By: mj http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135442 mj Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:10:40 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135442 <blockquote>So I hope he would end the tour with at least one original song on his set, in what will be sort of a homecoming performance for him.</blockquote> Don't count on that...

So I hope he would end the tour with at least one original song on his set, in what will be sort of a homecoming performance for him.

Don’t count on that…

]]> By: sciencefan http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135439 sciencefan Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:50:34 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135439 I think the reason they keep their music and costumes the same for the whole tour is because they expect to be in front of an entirely new crowd every time. It would be way too much work to try to learn new material on the road, especially where 10 artists are involved. It's probably hard enough just doing what they already know. I'm pretty sure all tours are like that. They put together a set, and they go around performing it for everyone. Technically, we're not supposed to know what they've been singing or wearing, but that's the world we live in now, with cameras on cell phones, and the internet. I remember an old-time comedian lamenting the advent of television because they were forced to write new material a lot faster. In the old days, they would travel around the country and do the same jokes for everyone and no one would know it. Not only that, but it gave them the chance to hone their craft - to learn what people liked and what they didn't. They would keep the funny jokes and stop using the ones that didn't get laughs. It makes me sad for Ramilele to hear the poor reviews. The other idols have said what a "big voice" she has. Perhaps she chose the wrong songs. I think the reason they keep their music and costumes the same for the whole tour is because they expect to be in front of an entirely new crowd every time. It would be way too much work to try to learn new material on the road, especially where 10 artists are involved. It’s probably hard enough just doing what they already know.

I’m pretty sure all tours are like that. They put together a set, and they go around performing it for everyone.

Technically, we’re not supposed to know what they’ve been singing or wearing, but that’s the world we live in now, with cameras on cell phones, and the internet.

I remember an old-time comedian lamenting the advent of television because they were forced to write new material a lot faster. In the old days, they would travel around the country and do the same jokes for everyone and no one would know it.

Not only that, but it gave them the chance to hone their craft – to learn what people liked and what they didn’t. They would keep the funny jokes and stop using the ones that didn’t get laughs.

It makes me sad for Ramilele to hear the poor reviews.
The other idols have said what a “big voice” she has.
Perhaps she chose the wrong songs.

]]> By: dante http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135431 dante Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:20:34 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135431 Thanks for your wonderful recap!!! I am so glad I get to go to this tour, but hate it that I must wait until the end of August - I hope their voices hold out until then! I actually think I am looking forward to hearing ALL of them, as I am liking KLC and Carly more since the show ended. Of course Cookie and Jason will be my favs but I am really excited to hear MJ, Brooke and Archie. ETA: From the videos I have seen, David Cook looks like he has been doing this for years (the big venues). He really is a star!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it - he connects with the audience, acts sexy and dorky at the same time, looks like he is having a ball and sings the hell out of his songs. And he seems humble and appreciative of his fans. WOW. Thanks for your wonderful recap!!! I am so glad I get to go to this tour, but hate it that I must wait until the end of August – I hope their voices hold out until then! I actually think I am looking forward to hearing ALL of them, as I am liking KLC and Carly more since the show ended. Of course Cookie and Jason will be my favs but I am really excited to hear MJ, Brooke and Archie.

ETA: From the videos I have seen, David Cook looks like he has been doing this for years (the big venues). He really is a star!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it – he connects with the audience, acts sexy and dorky at the same time, looks like he is having a ball and sings the hell out of his songs. And he seems humble and appreciative of his fans. WOW.

]]> By: Jolene http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135425 Jolene Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:08:50 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135425 <blockquote>Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m only watching DC videos.</blockquote> Yeah, that's me too. I'm not going to get to see the show, but since we'll get the same songs for 2 1/2 months, I'm pacing myself and refraining from watching it all right now. DC's set I could watch countless times and not get tired of, and I couldn't help but watch it even if I tried really hard. About the sets - I was thinking about David Cook (well duh) - The last show of the tour is in Tulsa, and he should, hopefully, either have a single out already, or be on the verge of releasing one at that point... So I hope he would end the tour with at least one original song on his set, in what will be sort of a homecoming performance for him.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m only watching DC videos.

Yeah, that’s me too. I’m not going to get to see the show, but since we’ll get the same songs for 2 1/2 months, I’m pacing myself and refraining from watching it all right now. DC’s set I could watch countless times and not get tired of, and I couldn’t help but watch it even if I tried really hard.

About the sets – I was thinking about David Cook (well duh) – The last show of the tour is in Tulsa, and he should, hopefully, either have a single out already, or be on the verge of releasing one at that point… So I hope he would end the tour with at least one original song on his set, in what will be sort of a homecoming performance for him.

]]> By: gingerly http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135422 gingerly Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:54:22 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135422 I'm only watching DC videos. I haven't seen any of the other Idols perform and won't til I see them here in Chicago. At least it will be new and I won't go too crazy while waiting for Cook. I’m only watching DC videos. I haven’t seen any of the other Idols perform and won’t til I see them here in Chicago. At least it will be new and I won’t go too crazy while waiting for Cook.

]]> By: purplesmile http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135417 purplesmile Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:06:06 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135417 Syesha, in her blog, said her first outfit (at Glendale) didn't work so she picked a new one for the second show (San Diego). I have not seen any of her videos from Fresno, so I'm not sure if she stuck to the second outfit (which, in an article or recap I read, was referred to as an "outfit of nothingness" or something like that, heh). Syesha, in her blog, said her first outfit (at Glendale) didn’t work so she picked a new one for the second show (San Diego). I have not seen any of her videos from Fresno, so I’m not sure if she stuck to the second outfit (which, in an article or recap I read, was referred to as an “outfit of nothingness” or something like that, heh).

]]> By: bean99 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-135416 bean99 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:02:35 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/gings-fresno-ca-idols-concert-recap.htm#comment-135416 <blockquote>One thing I noticed though, is that DC wore different shirts under his vest in Glendale and San Diego. Just wondering, would anyone know how tall he is?</blockquote> I've heard that Michael is 6'3" so that would make DC about 6'1" I think. Thanks for the recap, Ging. I love to hear about Michael of course but it's nice to hear about all of them. Can't wait until I go but it's weeks away.

One thing I noticed though, is that DC wore different shirts under his vest in Glendale and San Diego.

Just wondering, would anyone know how tall he is?

I’ve heard that Michael is 6’3″ so that would make DC about 6’1″ I think.

Thanks for the recap, Ging. I love to hear about Michael of course but it’s nice to hear about all of them. Can’t wait until I go but it’s weeks away.

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