Comments on: Idol Headlines for 11/01/09 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.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: Mary102 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466614 Mary102 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:34:16 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466614 <blockquote>Also, in the US there are sometimes 4+ versions of an album '” regular, Walmart, iTunes and Target, plus a deluxe edition.</blockquote> Ok, someone (mj?) is seriously gonna need to give me a chart with all these different album versions - I'm already WAY too confused about what versions are gonna be out and what songs will be on each one ;-) <blockquote> The results from that Kris poll in the LA Times are interesting. With 1,000 votes in, the votes are pretty fractured: no song got lower than 5% and 8 songs are in a virtual dead heat at 5-6%; the other 5 songs range from 9% to 16%, with BWCU leading the pack.</blockquote> Hmm. Interesting. Not sure if it's good or bad. It may indicate why picking a first single might have been hard - if there wasn't a clear consensus as to what was really the "strongest" lead single. Also, it may indicate that a lot of fans have different favorite songs for different reasons (slower, more accoustic, more rocking, etc.)

Also, in the US there are sometimes 4+ versions of an album ‘” regular, Walmart, iTunes and Target, plus a deluxe edition.

Ok, someone (mj?) is seriously gonna need to give me a chart with all these different album versions – I’m already WAY too confused about what versions are gonna be out and what songs will be on each one ;-)

The results from that Kris poll in the LA Times are interesting. With 1,000 votes in, the votes are pretty fractured: no song got lower than 5% and 8 songs are in a virtual dead heat at 5-6%; the other 5 songs range from 9% to 16%, with BWCU leading the pack.

Hmm. Interesting. Not sure if it’s good or bad. It may indicate why picking a first single might have been hard – if there wasn’t a clear consensus as to what was really the “strongest” lead single.

Also, it may indicate that a lot of fans have different favorite songs for different reasons (slower, more accoustic, more rocking, etc.)

]]> By: LaurelG http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466565 LaurelG Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:12:31 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466565 The results from that Kris poll in the LA Times are interesting. With 1,000 votes in, the votes are pretty fractured: no song got lower than 5% and 8 songs are in a virtual dead heat at 5-6%; the other 5 songs range from 9% to 16%, with BWCU leading the pack. Maybe they gave too many choices. I think they should redo the poll, taking only the top 4 or 5 from this poll, and see which one comes out ahead. My pick for the next single would be either BWCU, Bring It Back or CSA. The results from that Kris poll in the LA Times are interesting. With 1,000 votes in, the votes are pretty fractured: no song got lower than 5% and 8 songs are in a virtual dead heat at 5-6%; the other 5 songs range from 9% to 16%, with BWCU leading the pack.

Maybe they gave too many choices. I think they should redo the poll, taking only the top 4 or 5 from this poll, and see which one comes out ahead. My pick for the next single would be either BWCU, Bring It Back or CSA.

]]> By: justjude http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466536 justjude Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:20:52 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466536 I went to see TII saturday eve. I can't even describe, accurately, the experience and the impact. I was sucker punched!! I just thought...."OH well," I'm just going mostly because of TFM which was just the original snippet ??? 20 sec??? I was F****g floored by one of the most wonderful emotional shows that showed takes and retakes and so many of nuances we never see in finished products. I walked out with red and puffy eyes holding on to soaked napkins meant for the popcorn. MJ just took my breath away!!!!! BTW, Orianthi......Fabulous!!! She is a guitar STAR. she is going on tour 2010. Hmmm,....Adam she could be the yang to your yin?performancewise!!!!Heee!! I went to see TII saturday eve. I can’t even describe, accurately, the experience and the impact. I was sucker punched!! I just thought….”OH well,” I’m just going mostly because of TFM which was
just the original snippet ??? 20 sec??? I was F****g floored by one of the most wonderful emotional shows that showed takes and retakes
and so many of nuances we never see in finished products.
I walked out with red and puffy eyes holding on to soaked napkins meant for the popcorn. MJ just took my breath away!!!!!
BTW, Orianthi……Fabulous!!! She is a guitar STAR. she is going on tour 2010. Hmmm,….Adam she could be the yang to your yin?performancewise!!!!Heee!!

]]> By: Truthiness http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466500 Truthiness Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:01:58 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466500 <blockquote>They are asking for votes on 'Kris Allen' song clips. Go vote your favourite now. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/10/first-listen-rate-clips-from-kris-allens-new-album-.html </blockquote> We could have our own poll! I choose Can't Stay Away as my fave right now. Though "I Need To Know," and "Bring It Back," are in contention, but I have to hear the whole songs before I can determine that. I've heard all of CSA. And I think CSA should be the next single. Which I think is a different thing than favourite. Because even though a ballad might be one's favourite from an album, typically those don't do very well as singles. So even though INtK might end up being by fave Kris song (as I suspect it will, closest to organic/ballad Kris) I still wouldn't recommend his label releaset it as his next single. If any of that makes sense. Hmmm.

They are asking for votes on ‘Kris Allen’ song clips. Go vote your favourite now.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/10/first-listen-rate-clips-from-kris-allens-new-album-.html

We could have our own poll! I choose Can’t Stay Away as my fave right now. Though “I Need To Know,” and “Bring It Back,” are in contention, but I have to hear the whole songs before I can determine that. I’ve heard all of CSA. And I think CSA should be the next single. Which I think is a different thing than favourite. Because even though a ballad might be one’s favourite from an album, typically those don’t do very well as singles. So even though INtK might end up being by fave Kris song (as I suspect it will, closest to organic/ballad Kris) I still wouldn’t recommend his label releaset it as his next single.

If any of that makes sense. Hmmm.

]]> By: hoosiermama http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466490 hoosiermama Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:13:25 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466490 Has anyone heard anything about what extras Target may be offering? I only want one copy of their cd's, so need to know what my options will be. I just checked their website and they didn't have Kris' or Allison's album listed. They had Adam's with his old Idol picture (yuk!) and no info other than the release date. What's up with that?! thanks snlw for the link to the LATimes article voting on Kris' album snippets. Very hard to choose a favorite!! Too bad they used a bad pic of Kris--haven't they seen his gorgeous album artwork?! Has anyone heard anything about what extras Target may be offering? I only want one copy of their cd’s, so need to know what my options will be. I just checked their website and they didn’t have Kris’ or Allison’s album listed. They had Adam’s with his old Idol picture (yuk!) and no info other than the release date. What’s up with that?!

thanks snlw for the link to the LATimes article voting on Kris’ album snippets. Very hard to choose a favorite!! Too bad they used a bad pic of Kris–haven’t they seen his gorgeous album artwork?!

]]> By: Q3 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466470 Q3 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:46:44 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466470 <blockquote>judes: 'I'm trying to figure out why anyone would pre-order/order from Amazon if you can order through Walmart or iTunes and get an extra track. IDGI.'  For those of us in Australia '“ we have no option at the moment but to order through the US Amazon as we don't know when the album will be available here or on i-Tunes as even LLWD isn't out here yet . You can't order from Walmart internationally , so I'm very thankful that Amazon is available even if there are no bonus tracks!!</blockquote> People order from Amazon because of the free shipping and because on a pre-order they ship it so you get it quickly -- often on the release day. Most of Walmart's music sales are in their stores. Also, in the US there are sometimes 4+ versions of an album -- regular, Walmart, iTunes and Target, plus a deluxe edition.

judes: ‘I’m trying to figure out why anyone would pre-order/order from Amazon if you can order through Walmart or iTunes and get an extra track. IDGI.’ 

For those of us in Australia ‘“ we have no option at the moment but to order through the US Amazon as we don’t know when the album will be available here or on i-Tunes as even LLWD isn’t out here yet . You can’t order from Walmart internationally , so I’m very thankful that Amazon is available even if there are no bonus tracks!!

People order from Amazon because of the free shipping and because on a pre-order they ship it so you get it quickly — often on the release day. Most of Walmart’s music sales are in their stores.

Also, in the US there are sometimes 4+ versions of an album — regular, Walmart, iTunes and Target, plus a deluxe edition.

]]> By: judes http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466459 judes Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:38:07 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466459 "I'm trying to figure out why anyone would pre-order/order from Amazon if you can order through Walmart or iTunes and get an extra track. IDGI." For those of us in Australia - we have no option at the moment but to order through the US Amazon as we don't know when the album will be available here or on i-Tunes as even LLWD isn't out here yet . You can't order from Walmart internationally , so I'm very thankful that Amazon is available even if there are no bonus tracks!! “I’m trying to figure out why anyone would pre-order/order from Amazon if you can order through Walmart or iTunes and get an extra track. IDGI.”

For those of us in Australia – we have no option at the moment but to order through the US Amazon as we don’t know when the album will be available here or on i-Tunes as even LLWD isn’t out here yet . You can’t order from Walmart internationally , so I’m very thankful that Amazon is available even if there are no bonus tracks!!

]]> By: snlw http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466445 snlw Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:18:54 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466445 Brought this over from the old thread. serene: 11/01/2009 at 12:42 pm Well apparently we can't close this thread yet as LA Times link it here today. They are asking for votes on 'Kris Allen' song clips. Go vote your favourite now. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/10/first-listen-rate-clips-from-kris-allens-new-album-.html Brought this over from the old thread.

serene:
11/01/2009 at 12:42 pm
Well apparently we can’t close this thread yet as LA Times link it here today.

They are asking for votes on ‘Kris Allen’ song clips. Go vote your favourite now.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/americanidoltracker/2009/10/first-listen-rate-clips-from-kris-allens-new-album-.html

]]> By: Truthiness http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466443 Truthiness Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:15:44 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466443 <blockquote>Do the CD's sold through Amazon ever have bonus tracks? I'm trying to figure out why anyone would pre-order/order from Amazon if you can order through Walmart or iTunes and get an extra track. IDGI.</blockquote> Well CDs have better quality than even iTunes has for songs, so I intend to get a physical CD (in addition to my iTunes and AO deluxe version--for the book). Plus some people don't have iTunes/an iPod, so they're going to get a physical CD. While Walmart will sell the most CD from their stores, because they are so huge. But for people buying a CD online, more people shop at Amazon, than at Walmart.com. I don't think the bonus tracks don't really make that big of a difference for most people. I think most people shop where they know and/or feel the most comfortable with. Oh and I'm going to Arrrrr any Walmart bonus track from the FYE album. I figure I'm already buying two copies of it and the iTunes FYE single, I've paid my fair share. Oh and I hate Walmart, so I never shop there, so no way am I giving them any money if I have a choice, and I'm lucky enough to have that choice, so I won't.

Do the CD’s sold through Amazon ever have bonus tracks? I’m trying to figure out why anyone would pre-order/order from Amazon if you can order through Walmart or iTunes and get an extra track. IDGI.

Well CDs have better quality than even iTunes has for songs, so I intend to get a physical CD (in addition to my iTunes and AO deluxe version–for the book). Plus some people don’t have iTunes/an iPod, so they’re going to get a physical CD. While Walmart will sell the most CD from their stores, because they are so huge. But for people buying a CD online, more people shop at Amazon, than at Walmart.com. I don’t think the bonus tracks don’t really make that big of a difference for most people. I think most people shop where they know and/or feel the most comfortable with.

Oh and I’m going to Arrrrr any Walmart bonus track from the FYE album. I figure I’m already buying two copies of it and the iTunes FYE single, I’ve paid my fair share. Oh and I hate Walmart, so I never shop there, so no way am I giving them any money if I have a choice, and I’m lucky enough to have that choice, so I won’t.

]]> By: ptslittlecomment http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466441 ptslittlecomment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:12:30 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466441 from Variety "The Anti-Defamation League will honor Steven Spielberg at its annual Los Angeles fundraiser on Dec. 9. Spielberg will receive the org's top kudo, dubbed America's Democratic Legacy Award, at the dinner gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel. ADL hailed Spielberg as a "true champion of human rights," as evidenced by his film and TV work as well as his broad range of philanthropic endeavors. ADL national exec director Abraham Foxman will present the award to Spielberg. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert and Israeli singer Noa Dori are among the performers set for the event." http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010713.html?categoryid=1985&cs=1 Adam and Ms. Dori provide this beautiful rendition of "The Prayer" at a tribute to Yitzhak Rabin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu_dPnRzbRQ and were two thirds of this trio at the same memorial service http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNb2Qsh0F_Q&feature=related from Variety

“The Anti-Defamation League will honor Steven Spielberg at its annual Los Angeles fundraiser on Dec. 9.
Spielberg will receive the org’s top kudo, dubbed America’s Democratic Legacy Award, at the dinner gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel.
ADL hailed Spielberg as a “true champion of human rights,” as evidenced by his film and TV work as well as his broad range of philanthropic endeavors. ADL national exec director Abraham Foxman will present the award to Spielberg.
“American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert and Israeli singer Noa Dori are among the performers set for the event.”

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010713.html?categoryid=1985&cs=1

Adam and Ms. Dori provide this beautiful rendition of “The Prayer” at a tribute to Yitzhak Rabin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu_dPnRzbRQ

and were two thirds of this trio at the same memorial service

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNb2Qsh0F_Q&feature=related

]]> By: ptslittlecomment http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466440 ptslittlecomment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:12:29 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466440 The Anti-Defamation League will honor Steven Spielberg at its annual Los Angeles fundraiser on Dec. 9. Spielberg will receive the org's top kudo, dubbed America's Democratic Legacy Award, at the dinner gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel. ADL hailed Spielberg as a "true champion of human rights," as evidenced by his film and TV work as well as his broad range of philanthropic endeavors. ADL national exec director Abraham Foxman will present the award to Spielberg. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert and Israeli singer Noa Dori are among the performers set for the event. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010713.html?categoryid=1985&cs=1 Adam and Ms. Dori provide this beautiful rendition of "The Prayer" at a tribute to Yitzhak Rabin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu_dPnRzbRQ and were two thirds of this trio at the same memorial service http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNb2Qsh0F_Q&feature=related The Anti-Defamation League will honor Steven Spielberg at its annual Los Angeles fundraiser on Dec. 9.
Spielberg will receive the org’s top kudo, dubbed America’s Democratic Legacy Award, at the dinner gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel.
ADL hailed Spielberg as a “true champion of human rights,” as evidenced by his film and TV work as well as his broad range of philanthropic endeavors. ADL national exec director Abraham Foxman will present the award to Spielberg.
“American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert and Israeli singer Noa Dori are among the performers set for the event.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118010713.html?categoryid=1985&cs=1

Adam and Ms. Dori provide this beautiful rendition of “The Prayer” at a tribute to Yitzhak Rabin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu_dPnRzbRQ

and were two thirds of this trio at the same memorial service

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNb2Qsh0F_Q&feature=related

]]> By: Eileen99 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466419 Eileen99 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:40:49 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466419 Do the CD's sold through Amazon ever have bonus tracks? I'm trying to figure out why anyone would pre-order/order from Amazon if you can order through Walmart or iTunes and get an extra track. IDGI. Do the CD’s sold through Amazon ever have bonus tracks? I’m trying to figure out why anyone would pre-order/order from Amazon if you can order through Walmart or iTunes and get an extra track. IDGI.

]]> By: cookcricket http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466404 cookcricket Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:22:24 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466404 I'm going to get a hard copy most likely from Wal-Mart, but if it is the Kearney collab esp., on itunes (which it seems it will be) there better be a way for those who already bought the pass to get it. :( I've been waiting to hear this song for a long time. The Carrie and DC thing is soooo cute! I'm so glad they're good friends! I’m going to get a hard copy most likely from Wal-Mart, but if it is the Kearney collab esp., on itunes (which it seems it will be) there better be a way for those who already bought the pass to get it. :( I’ve been waiting to hear this song for a long time.

The Carrie and DC thing is soooo cute! I’m so glad they’re good friends!

]]> By: FolkFan http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466393 FolkFan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:59:10 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466393 I hope that we get a chance to hear the Daughtry and Kearney extras before the CD drops. I want to figure out whether to get the WM or the itunes version of the CD. I hope that we get a chance to hear the Daughtry and Kearney extras before the CD drops. I want to figure out whether to get the WM or the itunes version of the CD.

]]> By: Eileen99 http://www.mjsbigblog.com/idol-headlines-for-110109.htm/comment-page-9/#comment-466383 Eileen99 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:43:37 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=11197#comment-466383 matkearney @jambajim yes I dig it a lot. Yeah, I'm thinking Jim's fave Kris song is the Mat Kearney collab and that it will be the iTunes bonus track. This sounds like to me like they're talking about the track. (Yes I'm being a Twitter creeper). matkearney

@jambajim yes I dig it a lot.

Yeah, I’m thinking Jim’s fave Kris song is the Mat Kearney collab and that it will be the iTunes bonus track. This sounds like to me like they’re talking about the track. (Yes I’m being a Twitter creeper).

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