Each week I will announce the winners of the "DJ Robbie Rob" 105 awards. That is how much ITunes charges for there exclusive downloads. This week I will spend $1.05 on these 2.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The TOP 13 : Michael Jackson week : the performance
Top 13: Michael Jackson week,the KING of Pop.
It has taken me a minute to get excited about American Idol this season – Paula’s quitting talk, the extra judge, kicking off finalists…it was too too Idol.
Needless to say the first “real” show testing the kids with songs from Michael Jackson got me back on board..it’s on.
Introduction of the judges (yawn), It aint about them, lets get on with the reason we all watch.
Lil Rounds – (The way you make me feel) ~ is it too early to say she is my favorite to win? I haven’t even heard the other 12 – I’ve skipped most of the season to date but Lil is a “Superstar” in the making. Fun, talented and commanded that stage. She has already won in my book, she was as good as David Cook owning Billie Jean last season. I may have to vote. Simon reminded me why I think the judges are irrelivent at this point and really now until May, they should been seen and not heard. Go Lil!!!
Scott MacIntyre – (Keep the faith)~ How am I supposed to critique the blind guy playing the piano? Kudos for getting this far and I predict NOW he will go far on likability. The performance was okay – the song is more churchlike on the cd but I won’t be the one saying anything bad about the blind guy..at least not yet.
Danny – (PYT)~ I wasn’t ready..wait,.. 3 performances in and I have two favorites. I am already looking for the download on the internetz. Great great great. Danny gets my Elliot Yamin underdawg pick of the season. This man came to sang.
Michael – (You are not alone)~ You can’t “country fry” Michael Jackson. My joyride came to a screeching halt. I may have to play PYT again to get over this one. I didn’t think it was that good. I noticed the judges were a too nice..and it was ackwardly noticeable. He needs a country/broadway week real soon… Bottom 3.
Jasmine – (I’ll be there)~ The number one and two rules of IDOL, stay away from songs previously recorded by Mariah or Whitney. It was good but not great but not bad.
Kris – (Remember the time)~Bye! He wasn’t the worst but he was just Blah for me.
Allison – (Give in to me)~ Most folks won’t know how great that performance was. This was one of MJ’s hidden rock gems and she did a good job.
Anoop - (Beat It)~ Ut oh…Nobody does “Beat it” like Michael…Ouch, No..Whoa, Wow. Anoop got it from the judges and I actually agreed. I was wondering if someone would do this song – it wasn’t a request.
Jorge – (Never can say goodbye)~ Maybe Anoop wasn’t that bad. And Jorge may be saying goodbye. I just noticed this show is too long tonight. Another bad song choice.
Megan – (Rockin Robin)~ OMG! I know I should have stopped and hour ago. This was not good at all. The crow call at the end really was not cute. Michael was 8 when he recorded this..Nuff said.
Adam – (Black or White)~ I am doing my “Oh no Home Alone impression” (He was in the video)..What was that? It brought Paula to tears..I didn’t get it. I didn’t like it..don’t understand the praise..this has to be a joke. Dude was screeching, screaming and wailing….and they liked it? It maybe the end of the DJRR Idol update because I have truly lost my ear. ** I went back after the show ended and watched again…still don’t like it.
This would be a good time to add another note, still not feeling the 4th judge.
Matthew – (Human Nature)~ when dude began, I thought he was Justin Timberfake and in this case that a good thing. This show could end on a good note. He did a great job.
Alexis – (Dirty Diana)~ Who that is?? She sang that better then Michael!I want this version on the IPOD by this morning. Great.
This was actually one of the best IDOL shows in a long time. I may stick around for another few weeks. - until next time, DJRR
We're in Hollywood....and it ended in the Judge's mansion!?!
Hollywood…..
Wow, I am at a disadvantage or advantage, I am catching up on the prior shows after the real competitions has began. The prospective idols got first ever boot camp. “Glam squad”, vocal coach and motivation by Barry Manilow. This has always been the week that shows the judges as idiots. How did most of these folks get to Hollywood in the first place?
I just realized that Jason Castro’s brother did NOT make the top 13. Can’t wait to see how that happened. That has to been good tv.
I don’t know what to say about Nick/Norman and the fact that I know he made it further is hilarious…and troubling. Where is the credibility? He was funny tho’ but this aint comedic idol.
Danny , Lil shined from the start. They came ready. Bikini girl…came on for 15 minutes..and we are going over by 5. She is kinda cute but not. Thanks GOD she didn’t make top 12.
Hollywood: Round II
Matt and Kris were in the same group as white chocolate?
Nick and Jorge in the same group
Lil sweet Jasmine and Bikini girl in team DIVA. Bikini girl is going into double overtime – too much air time, I am sure she will have her own reality show this fall.
Tatiana, Tatiana, Tatiana
Adam truly shined during the group competition.
Round III
Stand outs - better or for worst.
Adam
Matt
Alexis
Jasmine
Tatiana
Nick/Norman
Round 4: The Judges Mansion- can it be any more grandious? The four judges sitting in the huge red chairs to make the final cuts. This season has put the focus (unfairly) on the lame judges. The focus is the Idols and the American public.
Watching this episode…a month after the original airing was bitter sweet. Seeing the joy and excitement of those who have already been booted is wrenching but more over the insecurity of the top contenders before they hit the big stage is great tv.
The sing off…a waste of air time.
Lil, Adam, Anoop, Alexis….!
· How did Danny make it and not Jamar..nothin but drama.
· Did they make all of the blond gals put red streaks in?
· Norman/Nick threatened to become the new bikini girl – is that why he made it? He is funny but damn!
· Tatiana – ANNOYING! Paula gave her the ring off her own hand..the girl was speechless …for a second.
· Michael is so nice, likable and a decent singer..I feel bad about future postings
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Saturday, June 14, 2008
IDOL alum gather together for shows in CA
Lesser Idols launch cabaret tour in S.F.
Aidin Vaziri, Chronicle Pop Music Critic
Friday, June 13, 2008
At last, the "American Idol" losers can get out of the sun.
Beginning in July, 17 castoffs from the first six seasons of the popular Fox television singing competition will get a reprieve from the county fair circuit as part of the "Idols in Concert" tour, which settles in for a nine-week engagement at the Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. The city is the first stop for what producers hope will be a traveling cabaret.
Under the direction of "American Idol" pianist Michael Orland, finalists such as Gina Glocksen, Constantine Maroulis, Lisa Tucker, Christina Christian and Paris Bennett, plus a handful of less memorable names - most of whom placed between fifth and eighth in their respective seasons - will reprise the performances that got them the most votes on the series.
Each week, the Rrazz Room will host three acts. The residency kicks off July 1-5 with Anwar Robinson, Lakisha Jones and Jon Peter Lewis.
Calling from home in Los Angeles, Season 3 finalist Lewis said, "It's always fun to be onstage performing in front of a live audience."
He said the performers will each get 15-minute solo sets, which he plans to use to play material from his forthcoming album, "Break the Silence."
There is also some talk of closing each set with a couple of duets and ensemble pieces. "I was never a fan of the song-and-dance routines on the show, though, so I'm not going to dance," he said.
This tour should not be confused with the "American Idols Live Tour 2008," which features the Top 12 performers from the most recent season, including winner David Cook and runner-up David Archuleta. That show should feature plenty of singing and dancing and heads to HP Pavilion on July 8.
Idols in Concert: Jul. 1- Aug. 30. 7:30 p.m. Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco. $45-$55. (866) 468-3399, www.therrazzroom.com.
American Idols Live Tour 2008: July 8. 7 p.m. $39.50-$68.50 HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. (408) 287-9200, www.ticketmaster.com.
E-mail Aidin Vaziri at avaziri@sfchronicle.com.
This article appeared on page E - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle
Aidin Vaziri, Chronicle Pop Music Critic
Friday, June 13, 2008
At last, the "American Idol" losers can get out of the sun.
Beginning in July, 17 castoffs from the first six seasons of the popular Fox television singing competition will get a reprieve from the county fair circuit as part of the "Idols in Concert" tour, which settles in for a nine-week engagement at the Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. The city is the first stop for what producers hope will be a traveling cabaret.
Under the direction of "American Idol" pianist Michael Orland, finalists such as Gina Glocksen, Constantine Maroulis, Lisa Tucker, Christina Christian and Paris Bennett, plus a handful of less memorable names - most of whom placed between fifth and eighth in their respective seasons - will reprise the performances that got them the most votes on the series.
Each week, the Rrazz Room will host three acts. The residency kicks off July 1-5 with Anwar Robinson, Lakisha Jones and Jon Peter Lewis.
Calling from home in Los Angeles, Season 3 finalist Lewis said, "It's always fun to be onstage performing in front of a live audience."
He said the performers will each get 15-minute solo sets, which he plans to use to play material from his forthcoming album, "Break the Silence."
There is also some talk of closing each set with a couple of duets and ensemble pieces. "I was never a fan of the song-and-dance routines on the show, though, so I'm not going to dance," he said.
This tour should not be confused with the "American Idols Live Tour 2008," which features the Top 12 performers from the most recent season, including winner David Cook and runner-up David Archuleta. That show should feature plenty of singing and dancing and heads to HP Pavilion on July 8.
Idols in Concert: Jul. 1- Aug. 30. 7:30 p.m. Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco. $45-$55. (866) 468-3399, www.therrazzroom.com.
American Idols Live Tour 2008: July 8. 7 p.m. $39.50-$68.50 HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. (408) 287-9200, www.ticketmaster.com.
E-mail Aidin Vaziri at avaziri@sfchronicle.com.
This article appeared on page E - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Idol boss's hit Archie's pop..one mo' time !
David A's Dad Still Can't Beat Idol Goliath
David Archuleta, American Idol: Season 7
Gina Serpe, eonlineThu Jun 5, 9:01 AM EDT
It's the thought that counts. Or at least, it's going to have to be in David Archuleta's case.
American Idol producers have put the kibosh on a planned charity concert in the runner-up's homestate of Utah, an event masterminded by Archuleta's father as a "thank you" to fans who backed the teen crooner.
The toe-tapping token of gratitude, however, apparently wasn't run through the proper channels (like, any) and has now been unceremoniously called off due to a little uncharitable thing called "contractual obligations."
Archuleta's agent, Roger Widynowski, said Tuesday that the concert, billed as "Back Home With David Archuleta" and planned for tomorrow night, would be a no-go because the angel-voiced 17-year-old was not allowed to perform at any non-Idol sanctioned gigs. Not even one whose entire proceeds were earmarked for charity.
"They're just going to reschedule the event for a later time," infamous papa Jeff Archuleta told the Salt Lake Tribune. "When all the minds met, everyone concluded this wouldn't work out for this particular weekend, and they just want to reschedule it for toward the middle or the end of the [American Idols Live! summer] tour."
Widynowski, however, said the Utah concert would more likely be postponed until after the Idol-powered road show comes to a close.
And, it follows, when the proposed gig wouldn't cut into the official tour's potential revenue.
Tickets were originally set to go on sale Wednesday for $1 apiece. A quarter would pay for service charges and the other 75 cents were to be divided between the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Hometown fans will still get a chance to see the star-in-the-making before then, as the Idol tour touches down in Salt Lake City on July 14 and 15.
Archuleta is in his hometown of Murray through the end of the week before returning to Los Angeles to begin rehearsing for the summer trek, which features champ David Cook and the rest of the top 10 finalists and kicks off July 1 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Sunday, June 1, 2008
Best-Selling Idol Alumni
SEPTUPLE PLATINUM (sold 7 million copies)
Some Hearts, Carrie Underwood (winner, season 4)
SEXTUPLE PLATINUM (sold 6 million copies)
Breakaway, Kelly Clarkson (winner, season 1)
TRIPLE PLATINUM (sold 3 million copies)
Daughtry, Chris Daughtry (4th place, season 5)
DOUBLE PLATINUM (sold 2 million copies)
Thankful, Kelly Clarkson
Measure of a Man, Clay Aiken (runner-up, season 2)
Carnival Ride, Carrie Underwood
PLATINUM (sold 1 million copies)
Soulful, Ruben Studdard (winner, season 2)
Merry Christmas with Love, Clay Aiken
Free Yourself, Fantasia (winner, season 3)
My December, Kelly Clarkson
Taylor Hicks,Taylor Hicks (winner, season 5)
Merry Christmas with Love, Clay Aiken
Free Yourself, Fantasia (winner, season 3)
My December, Kelly Clarkson
Taylor Hicks,Taylor Hicks (winner, season 5)
GOLD (sold 500,000 copies)
I Need an Angel, Ruben Studdard
Josh Gracin, Josh Gracin (4th place, season 2)
The Real Thing, Bo Bice (runner-up, season 4)
A Thousand Different Ways, Clay Aiken
Small-Town Girl, Kellie Pickler (6th place, season 5)
Fantasia, Fantasia
American Idol: Greatest Moments (season 1)
American Idol: All Time Classic Love Songs (season 2)
American Idol Season 3: Greatest Soul Classics
American Idol Season 4: The Showstoppers
American Idol: The Great Holiday Classics (seasons 1 and 2)
Elliott Yamin, Elliott Yamin (3rd place, season 5)
Source: Recording Industry of America (RIAA).
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