I'll admit it: I look at American Idol . I enjoy it, but I am not as much as some people. Take my sister for example: it is what we call the "voters". I've never had it in me to vote, and I think I just do not care so much
.Despite abstaining ways, I have to admit that American Idol , or AI as the real cool kids say (for purposes of this article, I am one of the cool kids), good show and a great concept. Not only has it launched a few careers of talented people who may never have been discovered, but it unites America in celebration of the songs. With so much music programs in schools subject to budget cuts, it's nice to see America supports the arts: it will be the day music dies
.as good as the AI in the past, I can not help but wonder if he lost some of its spark. Do not get me wrong, are potential idols, as usual, is swimming with talent: as someone whose own musical top end after the third grade recorder performance, I have the utmost respect for people who can perform. However, it just does not seem as passionate anymore, leaving me the wrong point in several directions.
tryouts : Now, I like to point and laugh at people who think they can sing as much as the next person, but tryouts are becoming increasingly poor. .. really bad. I can appreciate people who try singing opera, or the faint of talent, but rich in friends, telling them that they are the next Celine Dion. At least these people are relevant. Those who try knowing that they are well over age range, or those who try not to sing, but dance, juggle, or wow the judges through a mock (I'm in the box), are really just pointless. There is plenty of fun to be had in people who are simply convinced that they can sing: only singers in the required age range should be allowed to audition
.judges : I love Simon. His opinion, for me, it seems that the most important, it is difficult to impress. However, his temperament border on just plain mean at times. Crude, rude and full of 'tude, would not kill Simon to be a little more positive, hopefully this British man still does not hold 1776 against the U.S.
.Randy is somewhere between the other two judges. In my opinion, he is the best judge. Of course he says "Dawg" an awful lot, but he gives constructive criticism, and lets people down easily. Paula, at the far end of the spectrum, does not seem to judge much of anything. Is it just me or is Paula Abdul does not know how anyone say anything negative? Even if their singing is awful, awful, awful, she still mentions that she likes her hair, their makeup, or every third sequins on their sparkling shirt. It's nice, you have to give her, but she could use a little more rigidity. Straight up now tell them, Paula. They do not have to love you forever.
Voting : As someone who admits to not vote, I really should not be criticizing the voting system. It's like someone who does not vote in elections complaining about the government. I know I should not complain, but heck, I will continue. vote on the AI is less about talent. the last few seasons we've seen some people who should have won voted off before they had a chance and we saw some people who should have been sent packing, with finals in the bag.
This is bound to happen: any contest that is based on the vote eventually becomes less about talent and more about popularity. If a person is not finalist material has a ton of friends, tons of family, and everyone knows the great universities were present, they have more chance of winning than someone who is way more talented, but he knows far less people.
a way to solve this, at least in part, is that the United States some of voting, but say the judges continued as well. This will be a kind of general elections, the electoral college meets American Idol . It is, however, worked beautifully in 2000 presidential elections.
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