Jason Castro – Over the Rainbow – Chicago IL

Jason is so natural on stage, he is going to be a star. He sounds beautiful. He is gaining more and more fans. I know all my Aggie fans from College Station love him.

That was absolutely gorgeous. It gave me chills.

he is jus so sweet and natural a singer
i love listening to him
ty so much for this clip

Can I take him home for awhile? Ill bring him back during the last leg of the tour, no promises though. Hes fabulous.

This is heartwarming news!

MJ, thank you for posting the Jason picture and video. Thank you very much for including the applause and Jason’s banter in the video. You made me and many, many, many of Jason’s fans very happy.

Jason sounded and looked great. Can’t wait to see him live.

Aw, I miss seeing Jason on my tv every week! He makes me smile. Thanks, MJ.

Now he’s just too cute ! Thanks mj!

Nice. Very nice. I like.
He’s so cute, he makes me inarticulate.

Thank you, mj.

Wow, he keeps getting better and better–thanks for the beautiful vid, MJ! :clap_tb:

I love, love, love him!!!!!!!!

these videos are amazing!! Can you post brook’s yellow? i’d love to see a full video clip of that =)

Jason was absolutely amazing last night. He smiled and pointed right at me too during the finale. He probably thought, look at that old woman there in the aisle getting in to the song cuz i was all :clap_tb:

Dreamboat. :smile1_ee:

Beautiful….thanks mj!

Thank you MJ. He’s getting more and more comfortable with the stage banter. Too cute that boy is.

dang, jason just exudes the joyfullness! if only he could bottle it… he make a fortune.
i have no doubt that jason’ll be a success. he has the best recording voice of this season. plus, he’s mesmarizing to watch!

I don’t know what it is but there’s something about that kid. Dude is awesome.

JEEBUS Jason.
I forgot to breathe. Seriously. That was STUNNING.
His raw, honest, stripped down, unrefined, unassuming, charming, beautifully poetic singing style is so endearing.
I need to find a way to fly to America to experience him live for myself.
Eagerly awaiting his album.

I wish I were this pretty. Heh.

Wow. Jason really immersed himself in the song. The passion in his face and voice was just wonderful. He’s really quite the storyteller isn’t he? There is a unique mixture of aching hope and joy in this rendition and I did feel it through his voice. Also, I’m not an emotional person [at all] but his speech/banter was moving. Just when I think he has reached his peak-point, he continues to grow. & there is still so much space for him to do so. The fact that he is inexperienced means he can only really get better & better–that really excites me. He is literally growing in front of our eyes. He’s a precious one.

Did anyone get Crazy from last night? I would love to see that video! Also, Daydreaming Boy…..I’d love to see all of them!

I suppose this is the new crack thread?

Lunas Announces Artist Series Trinity As Seen on American Idol

Known for its artistic instrument designs, Luna Guitars is pleased to introduce the Luna Trinity. This is the most-talked about acoustic guitar of the year. It had its television debut on last seasons American Idol, when it was played on the show by finalist, Jason Castro…

Yikes, purple! Now that’s a picture!

Chicago review

In concert, American Idols score different results

…Brooke White and Jason Castro seem to have taken to heart the judgesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ mantra of picking the right song. White was her usual goofy, eccentric self as she accompanied herself on piano (barefoot, no less) on the Beatlesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Let It Be,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and declared à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“snaps are the new clapà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  before working her way through the sing-song of Feistà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“1,2,3,4.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Castro reprised the ukulele version of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Over the Rainbowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and the Lovinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Spoonfulà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Daydreamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  captured him in all his mellowness…

Yikes! If this is the new crack thread, I’ll copy what I posted at the last one:

Nice review of St. Louis from MasterClassLady; since the thread is mostly about the Davids, I’ll extract:

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Over the Rainbowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , uploaded by lfty7: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=k_qRf4Omk_Y

This is a pretty good video of Jason, but the audio is not as strong as in other footage I have seen.

Yet, Jason is much more fluid with his phrase lines, not breathing as often and/or carrying the ends of his phrases a little longer before he breathes again.

He needs to work on supporting the lower end of this melodic line, as this is where his voice starts to fade. Also, articulating the words with increased precision would help him, as it does when he enters the higher part of his vocal range.

However, this song definitely has more vocal presence than it did earlier in the tour. His head voice is very good indeed and wonderfully centered.

And the fans are crazy nuts for this talented young singer. Good work Jason.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Crazyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , uploaded by southerngirl1982 http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=1IXL1J-yr_k

Wow – what a difference in the audio in this footage. Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s voice sounds excellent – really confident and rich.

He handles the upper à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“crazyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  notes very well. That à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“ayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  dihthong is such a stickler for all the singers, but he really trys to project the purer à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“ehà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  vowel and, wonder of wonders, it works!

This is overall a very very strong performance and it appears that he has reached an agreeable comfort level with the generally high tessitura of this song.

Excellent work Jason. Little by little your technical skills are enhancing and solidifying vocal delivery. Bravo my man!

And a snip of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Daydreamà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , (with commentary!) uploaded by ,marbear930 http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=i4qeN4KyvtE

This was a 42 second clip, but, you only need a bite out of the apple to know that ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s good. Jason sounds terrific – very energized and animated. He sings this number with a playful and relaxed vocal delivery – very expressive and always so much fun to watch.

Superb trio of songs. It just gets better and better for Jason, doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t it?

Yep! Better every performance!

Aww!! I love it!! He’s so sweet and genuine and I also thank you for including the between songs banter. It’s so….Jasonnn!! He is truly unique.

A beautiful boy with a beautiful soul & a beautiful voice singing Iz’s beautiful rearrangement of a beautiful song.

Am I dead & is this Heaven?

David Cook appreciating Castro

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ca3dfk8KuRw

Beautiful wonderful – I want to cry again like I did the first time I heard him sing this – thank you sooooo much MJ -

Rereader – thanks for posting the vids of St Louis – I still havent heard from my sister who was there, just wait till I get my words on her! (she is too far away for hands) I now know exactly what she heard and saw at least

Could anyone possibly youtube the beautiful video MJ posted?

pingu, you don’t need it on YouTube, you can see it on Daily Motion: Over the Rainbow

I always have a BIG SMILE on my face when I watch or hear Jason!!!

Jason is love and sunshine and is getting better and better although he is a natural.

Jason was adorable during this number! I’m so glad MJ captured it on video.

Thanks so much, mj. This was, of course, awesome awesomeness!

More pics (from Chicago and the various tour cities) at JasonCastroCentral, peeps.

Jason Castro up close and personal in Chicago

Jason Castro says Go Bucks in Columbus (by HannaB20)

“Who’s Bucks?” LMAO

another fan video from Columbus

Jason intro and SOTR in Chicago

That first fan video is SCARY! How does Jason stay so patient and calm and sweet in the middle of that shrieking, demanding horde? :help_tb:

wow, that first fan video IS scary.

Also, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not an emotional person [at all] but his speech/banter was moving. Just when I think he has reached his peak-point, he continues to grow. & there is still so much space for him to do so. The fact that he is inexperienced means he can only really get better & betterà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’that really excites me. He is literally growing in front of our eyes. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a precious one.

Yep, I logged on to comment on his ‘banter’. It made my eyes well up. Of course, I am an emotional person, but oh my!

I was just talking last night to someone about the fact that he’s just so darn cute got in the way of people seeing his true talent. He’s such a natural at this, and truly just the beginning of what’s yet to come!

I’m going to see the concert in a couple of days and was disappointed to hear that DC didn’t come out to meet the fans before this concert. If that doesn’t happen at my venue, I can very much take comfort in knowing I will probably meet Jason.

Beautiful video! Thanks mj!

I couldn’t make out the banter. Anyone care to transcribe? Please. Pretty Please with Sugar on Top.

I couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t make out the banter. Anyone care to transcribe? Please. Pretty Please with Sugar on Top.

Thank Linda of the etrain for this…

….that’s a beautiful song. makes you think about dreams and stuff. I’ve been livin one of those dreams right now. but even today things aren’t perfect. they never will be in this life. I was just thinkin about that today. thinkin about my home and when all my troubles will melt away. you guys must think that’s crazy. so this is for you, me and all us crazies…

There’s an inner stability in him…

Boy that one video of ‘up close and personal in Chicago’ is kind of scary. I couldn’t take all the frantic screaming from fans. He was very very patient and kind to them. But oh my, some fans sounded over-the-top frantic.

My son is about the same age as Jason and I was thinking how wierd it must be for his parents to see him get this kind of attention. I’m sure on some levels it is gratifying and they must be very proud…I’d be glad for the security around him though!

Jason Castro Crazy – Chicago (by virgogirlgm)

the dreads and the manpris

the pantz and his loot

the dreads and the manpris

the pantz and his loot

Love the first pic, but the second is gone!

For those who want to know–DDB is BACK!!!!

the manpris are HAWT, but the dreads are a little gross.

/bad fan.

…the second is gone!

Maybe it was moved or deleted by the original uploader. I saw it here.

Jason’s SOTR and Crazy – Columbus

Haha, purplesmile–
Jason’s full set from Columbus (courtesy of Castrocopia)!

Thanks for the full set of Jason in Columbus! Couldn’t ask for anything more. Well, not much anyway.

“It’s such a beautiful song. Makes you think about your dreams and stuff and I’m kinda living one of them right now. Even here, you know, things aren’t perfect and they never will be in this life. I was just thinking about that today, thinking about my hope….I’m looking forward to another day when all my troubles melt away. Some people think that’s crazy so this song is for all of us crazies….” Then he goes into “Crazy”.

The things he says always make me think.

New Date Night vlog up!!!!!

Here’s the bulletin:

Date: Jul 22, 2008 6:14 PM
Subject: date night!!!!!
Body: its on! haha new video up, bout to throw down in indianapolis! the show is starting as i write this…how exciting!!!! the whole place shakes…. yes!!! ok so yaaaa hey and what happened in chicago? im so confused everyones apologizing for something…. and i dont know what it is or why?! haha chicago was one of my favorite shows! somebody fill me in…anywhoo, i hope to see you all soon!

lets enjoy our night

jasonnn.

OK, that vlog is the best yet. Such a sweet, sweet guy.