Comments on: Tools Have A Life Expectancy, Too

By: Cup of Joe

Cup of Joe — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:23:42 +0000

Well, I knew that there should’ve been a clean sweep of the judging panel. I just didn’t see it coming that it would happen midway during the season, most particularly, before the end of the fourth epoch. But hey, if anything, the change in the judging panel is what would be the so-called “Foreshadowing Moment of the Next Epoch.”

As for the judges, I hope that Mariah Carey actually brings something unique and useful to the table rather than the checked-out attitude of Steven, the famewhoring narcissism and pettiness to female competitors of J.Lo and the pathetic and nonsensical “musical knowledge” of Randy.
There is a point that Idol may benefit from behind-the-scenes folks of the music industry. Or maybe someone known in the Idolsphere: think a respected blogger like Jim Cantiello, Michael Slezak or MJ Santillini. Now THAT would some power-judging group.

By: lenk

lenk — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 02:29:59 +0000

I like how when we get down to it, Idol’s about the politics.

By: Adie Flemming

Adie Flemming — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:20:22 +0000

I really liked the addition of the vocal coaching that was shown this past year. I think that added a lot to improved performances from the less experienced singers so that the shows got better each week. Please don’t lose that.
The judges should be someone interesting with knowledge of the music industry and/or performing plus an interest in helping young singers improve their performances. No Simon Cowell meanness or ego PLEASE. The judges should not try to influence voters by overpraise or over negativity. Judge helpfully – for the performers and viewers.
One nit pick – do the singers really have a variety of songs to choose or do the producers give them a short list to pick from? Can they chose some of the songs the judges say they should sing or are they limited to a few that have been “cleared”? Let the viewers know what they had to choose from.
The singers are the reason I watch. I like them having to sing all varieties of songs to show their vocal abilities , especially the classics that have lasted over the years because a good singer and good songs go together no matter what the genre. Bring back some theme weeks while helping the singers establish their unique style.
Less tryouts, especially bad ones, more Hollywood week to show why some did not make it through, and equal time for each contestant asking for votes to be shown from tryout and through Hollywood.
Finally, please do something about the voting so it is more meaningful. Try limiting the number of times someone can vote.

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:32:12 +0000

I think that the judges did a good job of revitalizing Idol in their first year when there was less competition from other singing shows. They also did a better job of picking talent than was done in many years. How much better is impossible to tell since they did so little judging.

Idol has to figure out how to avoid the WGWG winner. Every year they’ve gotten lower scores on the What Not to Sing scale. This is despite the fact that the overall scores for the season have risen over the past 3 years. I picked P2 to win as soon as the final 13 were announced. The last 2 winners, however, have had decent sales in a tough record industry.