tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post8333226831694546843..comments2023-12-21T14:15:52.545+00:00Comments on Diva Devotee: Could American Idol Damage Mariah Carey's career?rosbi ullotovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17983679935573744584noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-78266916106243719022013-02-03T17:06:03.702+00:002013-02-03T17:06:03.702+00:00I think this is a class of old hollywood *the voic...I think this is a class of old hollywood *the voice* and new hollywood *the beast*William Monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-22795412563490762722013-01-27T23:39:31.146+00:002013-01-27T23:39:31.146+00:00nicki is there for ratings
and while mariah may n...nicki is there for ratings <br />and while mariah may not be as critical as we would hope, we atleast know she has the knowledge and skill required to be a judge <br />plus nicki minaj just has an unpleasant personalitypaulettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-26024232316049075462013-01-24T23:49:37.220+00:002013-01-24T23:49:37.220+00:00I didnt say she sounded amazing but she definitely...I didnt say she sounded amazing but she definitely sounds wayyy better than she did on Tv.Brianhttp://flylikeabrian.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-34325090581590868012013-01-24T19:21:42.014+00:002013-01-24T19:21:42.014+00:00http://m.jezebel.com/5978546/nicki-minaj-storms-of...http://m.jezebel.com/5978546/nicki-minaj-storms-off-idol-because-mariahs-so-fucking-annoying mariah being slated in the article and comments. worriednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-10394174061021393452013-01-21T21:52:19.475+00:002013-01-21T21:52:19.475+00:00Mariah is certainly much more knowledgeable about ...Mariah is certainly much more knowledgeable about singing and singing technique than nearly all (if not all) popular music singers alive today. I don't doubt that. I'm sure her mother's knowledge of singing influenced her understanding greatly. That being said, her mother was not a major opera singer performing full-time with any of the leading opera companies of the world, nor did she attend any of the elite music schools in the country. The disparity between the ends of the "opera singer spectrum" is quite large. (It's similar to the "classically-trained" label. There's being classically-trained, there's being classically-trained to the highest, cut-throat, unforgiving professional standards, and there's everything in-between.)<br /><br /><br />It would benefit Mariah (and all singers, truly) to study under some of the elite opera singers of the world. Knowledge is power, no human being is ever finished with learning, and no musician is ever finished with honing his/her talent. As much as I have no desire to perpetuate this comparison between Christina and Mariah, I will say that I absolutely have strong criticisms of Christina. Over the last 2 years, in particular, she has made me very upset with how far she frequently is from using her voice to its best ability. She is another in a sea of pop singers who could seriously benefit from some intensive study with a proper mentor. Despite the fact that I don't care for the show, I am pleased that Mariah Carey is on that panel because it marks the first time that American Idol has had someone anywhere near Mariah's expertise as a judge.GLMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-39210084444939970172013-01-21T20:07:38.582+00:002013-01-21T20:07:38.582+00:00Well, Mariah is technically better, with more expe...Well, Mariah is technically better, with more expertise when it comes to singing healthily. Remember, her mother was an opera singer.Reiko Kanakinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-56910615622978033052013-01-21T19:41:03.190+00:002013-01-21T19:41:03.190+00:00The point of my post was not to say Christina is a...The point of my post was not to say Christina is a saint and Mariah is terrible. That was in parentheses for a reason. You are clearly a Mariah fan. Hats off to you. I'm not trying to get into a catty fan feud over these two artists. As I have mentioned before, I have my criticisms about Christina. If these popular artists would have seriously studied singing and gone to music school (preferably for both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in vocal performance), they would be better singers and [probably] learn some much-needed humility. I want these artists to be better-educated. Arguing about who is the better singer or who is more condescending or what-have-you is as pointless as it is a waste of time. I don't have time for this. I'm done. Peace-out.GLMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-2616527931201773492013-01-21T05:26:18.023+00:002013-01-21T05:26:18.023+00:00I was trying to make it vaguely relevant, ok?
I d...I was trying to make it vaguely relevant, ok?<br /><br />I don't think so, personally. Her voice sounds a lot healthier and smoother than it was in Morocco. Her Eb5s got a tad scratchy, but the e5s were relatively smooth. It doesn't sound harsh, but it does sound a tad raspy which is par the course for her since 2010.stannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-11341872307802935042013-01-21T05:09:09.156+00:002013-01-21T05:09:09.156+00:00Then just say that lol.
She hits the notes, but do...Then just say that lol.<br />She hits the notes, but doesn't her tone sound... scratchy and harsh?Reiko Kanakinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-90804767575579186012013-01-21T05:04:53.766+00:002013-01-21T05:04:53.766+00:00I JUST WANTED TO SHOW OFF THE VIDEO OKAY?? I'm...I JUST WANTED TO SHOW OFF THE VIDEO OKAY?? I'm proud of her displaying Xtina's entire studio vocal range (and beyond) within the first three weeks of the new year!!stannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-42145898191682716422013-01-21T05:04:06.882+00:002013-01-21T05:04:06.882+00:00She doesn't have poor character. It's clea...She doesn't have poor character. It's clear she plays up the diva image for laughs but off the camera she's a very personable person, several people have commented on this. And xtina is less than saintly when it comes to dealing with other artists. If you wanna focus on someone that treats her badly, why not start with Pink than Mariah, who has explicitly insulted Xtina multiple times? <br /><br />Besides, from the general reports, Christina crashed Mariah's - who has had several trust violations in the past because of her ex-husband literally asking producers to spy on her for him - party. I think she would have every right to be angry at her for that. It's kinda pointless to show off one side of the story when you clearly ignore the other lol.stannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-63899994989525960782013-01-21T04:57:43.424+00:002013-01-21T04:57:43.424+00:00compilation* whatever the word is. i just got my w...compilation* whatever the word is. i just got my wisdom teeth removed, on heavy medication, etc. shame on me for my misspellings.stannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-3634430010521330062013-01-21T04:57:22.746+00:002013-01-21T04:57:22.746+00:00... who said it would???... who said it would???Reiko Kanakinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-88700783491642101092013-01-21T04:51:07.794+00:002013-01-21T04:51:07.794+00:00It's certainly not damaging her voice, DivaDev...It's certainly not damaging her voice, DivaDevotee! Just look at this vocal range contemplation<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaRJ3i1z794stannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-2680991849630372582013-01-21T04:32:09.808+00:002013-01-21T04:32:09.808+00:00That's gonna take a lot of working up since yo...That's gonna take a lot of working up since you already expressed fear for my opinion over the internet.<br />But if you want it so much, I truly hope you will find the nerve Brian. And that they will be as gentle but honest as, in spite of what you think, I would be Brian. :-) <br />And I say that without any sarcasm or negativity. Whether you believe it or not, if you can sing, I hope you can make a career out of it.Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-71809434933251590392013-01-21T01:29:24.407+00:002013-01-21T01:29:24.407+00:00Sure, she can't sing, but isn't it harsh t...Sure, she can't sing, but isn't it harsh to call her talentless? She might not be able to sing, but she can certainly rap. Mariah herself certainly thought so, or else their collaboration would not have come into existence.Reiko Kanakinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-83762942862290773872013-01-21T01:15:23.945+00:002013-01-21T01:15:23.945+00:00Oh dear lord.....I am traumatized...Oh dear lord.....I am traumatized...Stueynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-68436837673755028462013-01-21T00:58:36.922+00:002013-01-21T00:58:36.922+00:00Lol most of the auditions arent even shown though....Lol most of the auditions arent even shown though. DONT GEEV UP BECUZ OF EVIL PEOPLE. I think im gonna work up the nerve to go this summer...god help me.Brianhttp://flylikeabrian.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-40546343752748544472013-01-21T00:56:16.760+00:002013-01-21T00:56:16.760+00:00Oh, pffft, there goes my dream of getting voice le...Oh, pffft, there goes my dream of getting voice lessons, becoming famous on idol, and meeting those that I stan for.<br /><br /><br />//cries in a corner.Reiko Kanakinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-30129973270334388892013-01-21T00:51:15.327+00:002013-01-21T00:51:15.327+00:00There are actually several in depth American Idol ...There are actually several in depth American Idol auditioners (many of which who are already trained musicians to begin with) that report having their auditions tampered with, or they are told they want them to sing badly on purpose. Apparently you are determined to be in on the show by the very first audition you go to (there are several rounds of producer auditions before you even hit the celebrity judges). If the producers want you in- then they make sure your in. If the producers think itll be funny to humiliate you on television then they are legally able to go to extreme lengths to make you sound awful. Most of the judges reactions arent even filmed at the time of the audition. A lot of the show is fabrication. I hear Opera singers get the worst of it though since Opera singing isnt mainstream, they get tampered with the most or are just told to leave. Its quite awful, but all shows are like this (maybe not going to lengths such as tampering but they do let awful people in on purpose). This is why im so afraid to audition for anything like idol lol.Brianhttp://flylikeabrian.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-47661233755007468322013-01-21T00:47:32.747+00:002013-01-21T00:47:32.747+00:00LOL you can ponder that question during the '&...LOL you can ponder that question during the ''made for tv'' swearing in of the US president. ;-)Opie Everhttp://www.facebook.com/opie.evernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-33442904252031328112013-01-21T00:34:16.288+00:002013-01-21T00:34:16.288+00:00She sounds decent on her own videos, but on the AI...She sounds decent on her own videos, but on the AI clip she sounded horrible, you're right.<br /><br /><br />Does this mean we can no longer trust these shows? Does it?? Does it??Reiko Kanakinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-18992042089159424392013-01-20T22:58:56.979+00:002013-01-20T22:58:56.979+00:00I think this girls audition was tampered with. She...I think this girls audition was tampered with. She has a youtube channel and her singing sounds wayyy better on her channel than it did on AI. There really are some people who are made to sound bad on television. She probably still wouldnt have made it in since her voice is classical sounding but she doesnt sound like a shreeking banshee like on this clip...Brianhttp://flylikeabrian.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-37458351700839475162013-01-20T21:06:29.823+00:002013-01-20T21:06:29.823+00:00I am not so sure as to whether it will damage her ...I am not so sure as to whether it will damage her career but what I will say is out of all the judges her advice I would be taking more seriously than the rest. Nobody is or has been so 'in the know' about the workings of the human voice than Mariah and she seems to be giving constructive criticism to those she feels might have something...I would rather take that on board than have someone like Minaj just trying to turn you into some generic flesh flashing piece of crumpet...<br /><br /><br />I think (And hope) that folks will watch this and see Mariah for who she actually is, smart, warm, funny and incredibly intelligent...as for Minaj...don't get me started....Stueynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341723937148634092.post-17286329546608296982013-01-20T18:18:42.336+00:002013-01-20T18:18:42.336+00:00I didn't think so either, but I thought, "...I didn't think so either, but I thought, "If people see it that way..."Reiko Kanakinoreply@blogger.com