Canadian Idol Fans Watching American Idol
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LOL. I had to change the page to see SleepinIn's answer and before I saw it, "A box?" would totally have been my answer as well.
I've seen it a few times before, including at an acoustic gig that Cook and band did last summer (warning, I'll now shamelessly post a David Cook video... well, actually Andy's singing in that one, so it doesn't count!). Andy jokes about it at the beginning, that Kyle had to take a full drum kit down to a box. I can't find a video with a better view of Kyle and the box.
YouTube - MWK Make Me/David Cook Gray Snail
LOL at this comment under the video:
I've seen it a few times before, including at an acoustic gig that Cook and band did last summer (warning, I'll now shamelessly post a David Cook video... well, actually Andy's singing in that one, so it doesn't count!). Andy jokes about it at the beginning, that Kyle had to take a full drum kit down to a box. I can't find a video with a better view of Kyle and the box.
YouTube - MWK Make Me/David Cook Gray Snail
LOL at this comment under the video:
Haha, that's funny. Why was he playing the box? I didn't really get it.
What was cool to me about the Idol thing is that it's Idol -- I mean, they have lots of money and plenty of intruments to choose from, and the guy chose to play a box -- or Kris chose it in his arrangement.
Kris Allen - She Works Hard For Her Money - Performance Only Video
What was cool to me about the Idol thing is that it's Idol -- I mean, they have lots of money and plenty of intruments to choose from, and the guy chose to play a box -- or Kris chose it in his arrangement.
Kris Allen - She Works Hard For Her Money - Performance Only Video
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I think it just fits the acoustic vibe. The drums can be so overpowering, so I guess the box is a good compromise between the drums and nothing! I know that there are small spheres with stuff in it that you can shake that are used for acoustic performances, but the box seems to bring more rhythm and dynamism.
I know you guys aren't probably interested in Amber Pacific but I like Jesse Cottam and I like most of their songs.
This is them in the radio studio
YouTube - Jackie and Bender with Amber Pacific
YouTube - Jackie and Bender with Amber Pacific (Part 2)
At the Seattle Jingle Ball
YouTube - KISS-FM's Jingle Bell Bash - Amber Pacific
YouTube - Amber Pacific in Seattle
Under one of the videos (not one I'm posting here), somone commented, "I miss Matt!" That was their previous lead singer, who left the band. I feel kind of bad for Jesse, since, under about half the AP videos, people say they miss Matt, or, Jesse's okay but he's not as good as Matt. Etc. Having heard Matt, myself, I think Jesse's better. But it reminds me of the "Adam should have won" or the "This is a cover" stuff under Kris's videos.
The people (usually, girls) who post all this stuff that aggravates us are probably twelve. Or fourteen. And this is what the internet has done for me -- make me get upset about stuff middle school kids are saying. It's like re-living adolescence.
This is them in the radio studio
YouTube - Jackie and Bender with Amber Pacific
YouTube - Jackie and Bender with Amber Pacific (Part 2)
At the Seattle Jingle Ball
YouTube - KISS-FM's Jingle Bell Bash - Amber Pacific
YouTube - Amber Pacific in Seattle
Under one of the videos (not one I'm posting here), somone commented, "I miss Matt!" That was their previous lead singer, who left the band. I feel kind of bad for Jesse, since, under about half the AP videos, people say they miss Matt, or, Jesse's okay but he's not as good as Matt. Etc. Having heard Matt, myself, I think Jesse's better. But it reminds me of the "Adam should have won" or the "This is a cover" stuff under Kris's videos.
The people (usually, girls) who post all this stuff that aggravates us are probably twelve. Or fourteen. And this is what the internet has done for me -- make me get upset about stuff middle school kids are saying. It's like re-living adolescence.
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I voted for that a few times, myself.
I guess I get worried the comments may turn people off Jesse. (Internet. Double-edged sword. Gives you lots of exposure but also exposes you to haters.)
But I think Jesse is now acquiring his own fans. It just takes a while to replace somebody in people's minds. Matt had a stronger voice, but he sounded like he was imitating Tom DeLonge (Blink 182). Jesse just sounds like Jesse. He's not a strong singer, to me, but there's something about Jesse. He keeps it pretty real. And I guess the CI "star school" taught him a few things.
Watching this band live, though -- and a lot of bands -- I'm still plenty amazed at how good Kris and his band sound and how they take the stage. A lot of that has to do with Kris's singing and personality. He's really more special a performer than even I often realize.
Another Poll.. Jimmy Fallon this time. The voting just never ends for these peeps.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - Video Blogs - Who's Your Favorite American Idol Contestant of All Time? - Watch Episodes, Video, and Clips for Free - NBC Official Site
They're so good. It amazed me how good since they haven't toured together really, only done radio promo and Tv spots.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - Video Blogs - Who's Your Favorite American Idol Contestant of All Time? - Watch Episodes, Video, and Clips for Free - NBC Official Site
They're so good. It amazed me how good since they haven't toured together really, only done radio promo and Tv spots.
Seriously, do any radio stations advertise this itunes countdown thing? Not only have I never heard of it, I can't seem to find any mention of it on any of the radio stations websites... I'm sure it's great though.. :roll:
YouTube - Kris Allen's LLWD - # 1 Spot on VH1 video countdown - Jim Shearer's Introduction to the video
YouTube - Kris Allen's LLWD - # 1 Spot on VH1 video countdown - Jim Shearer's Introduction to the video
Do you think Kris did that dance? LOL!
I saw a list yesterday of the radio stations supposed to air the "itunes countdown". I think it was on the Kris Allen Addicts website. Were those the radio stations you looked at, SleepinIn?
Another poll with both David and Kris, I can't vote! LOL at the inclusion of Tatiana in that poll. The Archies and the Glamberts seem to have taken this poll by storm though.
I saw a list yesterday of the radio stations supposed to air the "itunes countdown". I think it was on the Kris Allen Addicts website. Were those the radio stations you looked at, SleepinIn?
Another poll with both David and Kris, I can't vote! LOL at the inclusion of Tatiana in that poll. The Archies and the Glamberts seem to have taken this poll by storm though.
The reason I couldn't watch AI in real time last year. 
Someone put them together. Awesome.
YouTube - Lost - I Need To Know - The Final Season
Someone put them together. Awesome. YouTube - Lost - I Need To Know - The Final Season
I'm watching Jann Arden videos (since I went to her concert this week - I'm in a Jann mood.. she's so good) I couldn't tell from the balcony where I was sitting but they play the box too!
YouTube - 'Unloved' by Jann Arden on Q TV
YouTube - 'Unloved' by Jann Arden on Q TV
The box is everywhere!
Ha! That's great. I hope the person who made the video was a bit going for the irony of choosing "I Need to Know" to go with Lost, the show that asks the most questions and barely never answers them! We need to know!
Lost is still going to air at the same time as AI in some cases, no? Tuesdays at 9? The two-hour episodes of AI will end at 10. I appreciate my DVR so much in those cases... though I watch AI and record Lost!
Ha! That's great. I hope the person who made the video was a bit going for the irony of choosing "I Need to Know" to go with Lost, the show that asks the most questions and barely never answers them! We need to know!
Lost is still going to air at the same time as AI in some cases, no? Tuesdays at 9? The two-hour episodes of AI will end at 10. I appreciate my DVR so much in those cases... though I watch AI and record Lost!
What is this Lost of which you speak? A television program of some sort?
I heard Archie in the grocery store today. (Crush.) To be perfectly honest, I wanted to buy a loaf of bread and plug up my ears with it. I guess he has a good voice if you don't listen too close.
I heard Archie in the grocery store today. (Crush.) To be perfectly honest, I wanted to buy a loaf of bread and plug up my ears with it. I guess he has a good voice if you don't listen too close.
I'm playing one right now.
I'm accompanying myself while singing Pants On The Ground. Lookin' like a fool with your pants on the ground...
Um, what kind of box was that? Cardboard? Wood? (In the JA video.) The one on AI was metal. Question: If a wooden box is considered acoustic, what about a metal box? Is there such an instrument as an electric box?
ETA: Jesse just twitpic-ed his new tattoo. Twitpic - Share photos on Twitter People! Stop getting tattoos! Or General Larry will write a sing about you, next. Seriously, just stop.
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