Canadian Idol Fans Watching American Idol
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I can't say I'm a huge fan of the song (yet!), but Kris' voice really stood out to me in that song, it's SO gorgeous! Not that I didn't know that it was, but I discovered it again this afternoon!
It's been so long since I logged in here I almost forgot my password. We need to post more around here.
So just to post something...here is Kris's recent promo (avec Zorro, bien sur)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XgBSeyJz2M&feature=youtu.be
...Mookie and the Loyalists (Mookie Morris). Seems to be from 2 months ago. I have no idea if anyone is interested. There are 2 more songs in the sidebar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9wj7v12z7I&feature=youtu.be
The Idols played Toronto last night and it was Haley's birthday. Let me see if I can find video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSryTqr5Gk8&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K31idA2t2DM&feature=youtu.be
I guess the North American part of the Idols tour is coming to a close (in Rochester, NY? So I hear. I'm really out of it) - tomorrow. So for the hell of it here is some Scotty, from Toronto. Nice shot of the arena.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsUk9McxnMw&feature=youtu.be
I noticed this morning that Pia's single, This Time, is still in the itunes Top 1000, but just barely - it's in the high 900s. How do peeps here feel about this? I'm curious. (Please. Post something. Post anything.)
Will they keep trying to make her happen? They told the voters they were wrong, tried to prove it. There comes a point when it gets humiliating. Either they're gonna get pissed off and try harder, or decide they were w...wr...wro...wrong (hard for those big egos to admit) and move on. What do you guys think? She still has a major label album coming, that will need promotion.. Is another single going to be released?
She continues to do promo like an Idol winner. Teen Vogue event just the other day. Do you think she has a serious chance as a pop star? Or maybe she'll go the TV hosting route? Acting? Reality series?
So just to post something...here is Kris's recent promo (avec Zorro, bien sur)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XgBSeyJz2M&feature=youtu.be
...Mookie and the Loyalists (Mookie Morris). Seems to be from 2 months ago. I have no idea if anyone is interested. There are 2 more songs in the sidebar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9wj7v12z7I&feature=youtu.be
The Idols played Toronto last night and it was Haley's birthday. Let me see if I can find video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSryTqr5Gk8&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K31idA2t2DM&feature=youtu.be
I guess the North American part of the Idols tour is coming to a close (in Rochester, NY? So I hear. I'm really out of it) - tomorrow. So for the hell of it here is some Scotty, from Toronto. Nice shot of the arena.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsUk9McxnMw&feature=youtu.be
I noticed this morning that Pia's single, This Time, is still in the itunes Top 1000, but just barely - it's in the high 900s. How do peeps here feel about this? I'm curious. (Please. Post something. Post anything.)
Will they keep trying to make her happen? They told the voters they were wrong, tried to prove it. There comes a point when it gets humiliating. Either they're gonna get pissed off and try harder, or decide they were w...wr...wro...wrong (hard for those big egos to admit) and move on. What do you guys think? She still has a major label album coming, that will need promotion.. Is another single going to be released?
She continues to do promo like an Idol winner. Teen Vogue event just the other day. Do you think she has a serious chance as a pop star? Or maybe she'll go the TV hosting route? Acting? Reality series?
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Oh man, Le Rouge et le Noir de Stendahl, I had to read that in high school *shudders*.
Hey ross!! Here you go, I'm posting something!
Kris' video was cute! (Zorro's still not that cute though!)
I have no clue about Pia. Honestly, I can't say I even have a thought about her. The only thing I noticed, like you did, is that she's been doing quite a bit of promo. Her album is supposed to be released this fall, no? I still haven't heard her song either.
David will go on a co-headlining tour with Gavin DeGraw this fall. Two weeks ago, he said that the dates would be announced "soon". Still no news though. Not that I'm expecting any dates in Canada. And I don't think I would want to see Gavin DeGraw anyway. Otherwise, I'm not too sure what's happening with David. Usually, when an artist releases an album, they do some shows, something, but David's kind of been M.I.A. for the last two months. It's kind of weird that they didn't take advantage of the summer to do some festivals and that find of stuff. Anyway, I think a second single is supposed to be released in the near future, but all the songs that seem to be considered are of course not among the 4 or 5 songs that I actually like on his album.
Are you guys going to watch the X-Factor this fall? I'll probably watch it, unless it really sucks and I get tired of it really quick, which is totally possible, knowing Simon's awful taste in music.
Hey ross!! Here you go, I'm posting something!
Kris' video was cute! (Zorro's still not that cute though!)
I have no clue about Pia. Honestly, I can't say I even have a thought about her. The only thing I noticed, like you did, is that she's been doing quite a bit of promo. Her album is supposed to be released this fall, no? I still haven't heard her song either.
David will go on a co-headlining tour with Gavin DeGraw this fall. Two weeks ago, he said that the dates would be announced "soon". Still no news though. Not that I'm expecting any dates in Canada. And I don't think I would want to see Gavin DeGraw anyway. Otherwise, I'm not too sure what's happening with David. Usually, when an artist releases an album, they do some shows, something, but David's kind of been M.I.A. for the last two months. It's kind of weird that they didn't take advantage of the summer to do some festivals and that find of stuff. Anyway, I think a second single is supposed to be released in the near future, but all the songs that seem to be considered are of course not among the 4 or 5 songs that I actually like on his album.
Are you guys going to watch the X-Factor this fall? I'll probably watch it, unless it really sucks and I get tired of it really quick, which is totally possible, knowing Simon's awful taste in music.
Hey, why not? I may watch X Factor. As long as by watching it, I won't actually be enriching Simon in some way. lol. I don't like to support him.
I haven't heard Pia's single either, but my excuse is my computer has no sound - I think I would probably have listened, once. But it's not like I miss not listening to it.
Cook sang the National Anthem in Kansas City earlier today...
David Cook 9/11/11 - YouTube
As this is the anniversay of 9/11, it should get a lot of attention. (ETA: The reason I'm not commenting on it is I haven't heard it. See "no sound," above.)
You know more about all things Cook than I do. I never even thought of that - that he's been MIA. Kind of just assumed he did the usual TV and radio promo, but that the live touring would come later. I guess now that you mention it, some state fairs and things like that would have been good this summer. But I wonder if he was actually ready to perform most of the new songs, live, though. Even if he and the band recorded them, I think it takes weeks to arrange and rehearse for a live show, seriously. Maybe that's part of it?
I think this Gavin DeGraw co-headlining tour sounds pretty good. Better than opening for someone - in both their cases - because they get to do longer sets. I guess I don't really see a lot of crossover in terms of fans. The music isn't the same style (to me). But that probably means people going, if you think about it (ie all the Cook fans plus all the DeGraw fans).
I haven't heard Pia's single either, but my excuse is my computer has no sound - I think I would probably have listened, once. But it's not like I miss not listening to it.
Cook sang the National Anthem in Kansas City earlier today...
David Cook 9/11/11 - YouTube
As this is the anniversay of 9/11, it should get a lot of attention. (ETA: The reason I'm not commenting on it is I haven't heard it. See "no sound," above.)
You know more about all things Cook than I do. I never even thought of that - that he's been MIA. Kind of just assumed he did the usual TV and radio promo, but that the live touring would come later. I guess now that you mention it, some state fairs and things like that would have been good this summer. But I wonder if he was actually ready to perform most of the new songs, live, though. Even if he and the band recorded them, I think it takes weeks to arrange and rehearse for a live show, seriously. Maybe that's part of it?
I think this Gavin DeGraw co-headlining tour sounds pretty good. Better than opening for someone - in both their cases - because they get to do longer sets. I guess I don't really see a lot of crossover in terms of fans. The music isn't the same style (to me). But that probably means people going, if you think about it (ie all the Cook fans plus all the DeGraw fans).
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Look I'm posting too!!! Now that you mention it ?David being completely MIA when his album came out is a little weird. I know he did some promo stuff but it seems like it stopped, maybe they're saving the promo for tour time? Radio stations etc?
Pia's single never really made an impact with me, I know she has one but I really couldn't tell you what it sounds like. I know Pia has a good voice and yes I was shocked she was eliminated so early, but the fact is I always expected her to be eliminated sometime. pretty sure I never thought she'd win. I'm surprised they keep pushing her so hard, but I guess if they signed and invested in her they're going to keep pushing her....until they don't. Pia's a pretty girl, with a voice I'm sure they'll try again.
Pia's single never really made an impact with me, I know she has one but I really couldn't tell you what it sounds like. I know Pia has a good voice and yes I was shocked she was eliminated so early, but the fact is I always expected her to be eliminated sometime. pretty sure I never thought she'd win. I'm surprised they keep pushing her so hard, but I guess if they signed and invested in her they're going to keep pushing her....until they don't. Pia's a pretty girl, with a voice I'm sure they'll try again.
Well, when you think about it she got a majority of the media attention, even before she was eliminated. Either TPTB bought into that - or else they initiated it. (I always suspect a lot of media "reporting" is fed to the media by publicity people. I'm cynical.) Anyhow, I think they'll try again. But they won't "try, try again." If they don't succeed. I think Pia herself will keep trying, though, most of them do. The thing is you never know who might get some break further down the line. Like, for all we know, Lil Rounds could win a Tony award ten years from now, or Katie Stevens could win a Grammy. It sounds ridiculous but it's not.
I guess I didn't realize Cook didn't do a lot of promo. How many promo opportunities does a performer actually get, anyway? Obviously when the person wins Idol they do a ton of it. How much did the label promote this release, anyway? A huge amount, the usual amount, less than usual? I mean do we blame the label for it (maybe)? Just curious.
I guess I didn't realize Cook didn't do a lot of promo. How many promo opportunities does a performer actually get, anyway? Obviously when the person wins Idol they do a ton of it. How much did the label promote this release, anyway? A huge amount, the usual amount, less than usual? I mean do we blame the label for it (maybe)? Just curious.
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Actually, I don't blame the label for the promotion they did around the date of the record release. He did do some pretty good promo during that time. I just think The Last Goodbye didn't do that well on the radio, so that's why maybe the sales are not that good. But what I meant was that, after the record was released on June 28, he kind of disappeared for the months of July and August. The tour was supposed to be announced at the beginning of September, but we're still waiting. It's kind of getting late to announce a fall tour. I know some of his bandmates have kept busy during that time, recording their own projects, recording and touring with another band, Kyle had a baby a couple of weeks ago, so yeah, maybe they didn't have time to rehearse. I don't know, maybe I'm getting too much used to what the indie or smaller bands are doing, which is being on tour and on the road pretty much all the time. Still, I'm not sure who's to blame for this, but being M.I.A. for the two months and a half following your record release seems like a weird move to me. Especially when that artist had been M.I.A. for like a year and a half before that while he was in the studio.
For example, Matt Nathanson released his album on June 21, a week before Cook. This summer he did a lot of radio shows and stuff like that and for the last few weeks, he's been on tour with Maroon 5 and Train, even though his own headlining tour will only start a few weeks from now.
Thanks for posting the National Anthem. I haven't even watched it yet, will do later or tomorrow.
For example, Matt Nathanson released his album on June 21, a week before Cook. This summer he did a lot of radio shows and stuff like that and for the last few weeks, he's been on tour with Maroon 5 and Train, even though his own headlining tour will only start a few weeks from now.
Thanks for posting the National Anthem. I haven't even watched it yet, will do later or tomorrow.
I think I meant - was the label to blame because he didn't do anything in July/August. Just trying to find someone to blame. lol
I don't know enough about the music business. I don't think I even thought about why David was invisible for those two and half months. Never even crossed my mind. Now that you mention it, it seems odd.
The only thing that I can think of is, it's probably harder to set up things like co-headlining tours. He was talking about possibly opening for someone, at one point. Same thing. The schedules have to be worked out. You have to find someone who's available to tour with. venues. Etc. So there's a wait.
Or, maybe he had some dates set up for those couple of months, and they fell through. Who knows?
I don't know enough about the music business. I don't think I even thought about why David was invisible for those two and half months. Never even crossed my mind. Now that you mention it, it seems odd.
The only thing that I can think of is, it's probably harder to set up things like co-headlining tours. He was talking about possibly opening for someone, at one point. Same thing. The schedules have to be worked out. You have to find someone who's available to tour with. venues. Etc. So there's a wait.
Or, maybe he had some dates set up for those couple of months, and they fell through. Who knows?
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David Cook's second single, and tour dates:
David Cook's New Single Revealed
What do you think about single #2, missaddicted?
David Cook's New Single Revealed
What do you think about single #2, missaddicted?
Well, Fade Into Me is actually one of the songs that I like on the album. But I'm sure a lot of fans are going to be disappointed (I haven't read twitter yet this morning!), because Fade Into me is a little like The Magic Rainbow. Not in the subject of the song, but in the style of music. Fans want David to be established as a rock artist and I know they'll think that Fade Into Me is definitely not the song to do so.
Personally, I like Fade Into Me because it's emotional and it's really melodic and I think it's a better song than a lot of the other generic rock songs that were considered as a second single.
Anyway, maybe I'm wrong, I'll go read twitter a bit to see what people are saying!
Personally, I like Fade Into Me because it's emotional and it's really melodic and I think it's a better song than a lot of the other generic rock songs that were considered as a second single.
Anyway, maybe I'm wrong, I'll go read twitter a bit to see what people are saying!
Hey guys! I just wanted to say that I don't think I'll watch the X-Factor. I saw that it was 2 hours both Wednesday and Thursday this week and realized I wouldn't be able to record other stuff on my DVR if I wanted to record X-Factor, since I won't be able to watch the show live either Wednesday or Thursday. And 4 hours a week is way too many hours I want to invest in that show right now, so many other good stuff on TV and so little time to watch!
Is it really? Two hours? Of course, cut out the commercials, and it's like, 40 minutes. lol
I assume you guys have heard the three never-released demos Kris cut (they're not recent). Everyone loves one - I actually forget the title, it was co-written by...what's-his-face...can't remember that, either. I'd better go back to the drawing board. (Hint: it contains the lyric, "staring down the barrel of a gun," but it's not LLWD.) I don't actually love this song unduly, but of the three, this is the one with an awesome vocal performance that blew me away.
I assume you guys have heard the three never-released demos Kris cut (they're not recent). Everyone loves one - I actually forget the title, it was co-written by...what's-his-face...can't remember that, either. I'd better go back to the drawing board. (Hint: it contains the lyric, "staring down the barrel of a gun," but it's not LLWD.) I don't actually love this song unduly, but of the three, this is the one with an awesome vocal performance that blew me away.
So what's new? Jim Cantiello interviewed Simon, that sounds promising. I'm told it's hilarious but I'm still operating without any sound, here. Lee was dropped by RCA - or rather, they didn't pick up his contract option which expired in September. Scotty is expected to sell for a recent Idol winner, but not at Cook levels, circa 2008. Cook is releasing a second single. Zorro had a birthday.
http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/6986...cantiellos-burning-questions.jhtml#id=1672066
Is MTV still not viewable in Canada? Maybe there's a YouTube version. Nope...couldn't find one.
http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/6986...cantiellos-burning-questions.jhtml#id=1672066
Is MTV still not viewable in Canada? Maybe there's a YouTube version. Nope...couldn't find one.
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