| We hope you enjoy your visit. We welcome all guests and sincerely hope you will join us and experience what being a member of our home offers! This includes full access to all of our boards and exclusives, plus full access to our vast media library. Once you become a member, you log in to Connections and all of our features are yours to explore and enjoy. PLEASE READ: WHEN YOU REQUEST MEMBERSHIP, THIS DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THE BOARD. MEMBERSHIP REQUIRES ADMIN APPROVAL, WHICH IS NOT IMMEDIATE. YOU WILL STILL GET THE "YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS" MESSAGE UNTIL AN ADMIN HAS APPROVED YOUR APPLICATION. WE ATTEMPT TO APPROVE APPLICATIONS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AFTER THEY ARE VALIDATED. Thank you. |
| IDOL REWIND: TAYLOR WINS AGAIN ! | |
|---|---|
| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 30 2009, 10:24 AM (7,684 Views) | |
| Oldiebutgoodie | Feb 17 2010, 05:53 PM Post #141 |
|
"Styling"? What does Slimon know about styling? He can't get past tshirts!!! At least he agreed about the nature of the performance for a change!! |
![]() |
|
| mouser | Feb 20 2010, 06:24 PM Post #142 |
|
TOP 7 Chart topper Rod Stewart was this weeks mentor The Masterclass Lady comments on Taylor: Taylor Hicks: “You Send Me” Strengths: Taylor –you are the bomb. You are like a musical magician, pulling all sorts of vocal surprises out of your magic hat, or in this case, your magic vocal cords. You started this inspired song selection with perfect style. You captured your audience – and in particular the Soul Patrol – in the palm of your hand as you casually glided across the stage romancing your listeners with your bluesy, soulful lyrics. You were quite the charismatic spectacle, Taylor, and I can’t remember seeing such a phenomenal look of joy on your face during a performance. Or was it a mischievous look, a teaser of what was yet to come at the finale of this song? It didn’t matter, because the whole ambiance of your performance was a first rate, entertaining, tour de force. You exuded a confident and truly authentic demeanor throughout this song and you truly embraced your audience with the repetitive lyrics. When confronted with repetition in the lyrical content, a singer has to really make certain that he or she is using this cyclic element as a means of vocal emphasis, otherwise the words will begin to sound mundane and senseless. Well you, Taylor, took the bull by the horns and used this opportunity to vocally address different areas of your live audience and, in a couple of instances your television audience. Smart guy! It also afforded you time to pace yourself and conserve your energy for the vibrant, Taylorized finale. And what a finale that was. You know what your fans want and you gave them all that and more. Also, Taylor, I have to say a resounding thank you! In last week’s evaluation, I encouraged you to find a song that would highlight the strength and beauty of your entire vocal range, while at the same time allowing you to be a free spirit on the stage, incorporating your distinct stage choreography with stellar vocals. The style and substance thing I keep harping on about! Well, this week you made it happen, Taylor, and now I am a happy camper here at my computer. Your vocals were beautifully sustained, wonderfully resonant and energized through the usage of the correct technical channels. You were really applying a cohesive approach to those pure vowels and your vocal timbre had a richer, robust quality than in previous weeks. Additionally, I loved the intermittent inclusion of your rustic vocals into this soulful number; it contrasted beautifully with the purer vocal timbre and highlighted your ability to add nuance and inflection in your singing voice. In closing, I would like to add that you are one of the most generous musicians I have ever encountered in a live performance. The only other singer that I think of when I see you perform is retro superstar Michael Buble. Both of you have such an appreciation, respect and passion for the music – and for your fans. It is what separates you from the rest of the pack and will ensure continued success in the music industry. Bravo Taylor and Whoo Hoo to you and the Soul Patrollers! Critique: Taylor – just make certain that you are incorporating the correct technique when you sing in your more energized sections of your songs. I feel that you are, however, I do worry that some of the important technical elements may have been forgotten as you shimmied and vibrated towards the grand finale of this number. I don’t think there was a huge misplacement of technique, but, naturally, with all the energy you exerted, it is difficult to balance all the performing elements with the technical elements. In rehearsal, make certain that you are practicing your vocals separate from your dancing, thus ensuring that your full attention is on the singing aspect of the performance. This way you will ensure that all the technical essentials (the sustaining element, proper diaphragmatic breathing, and proper vocal placement) are in place. Also, it seemed that you exceeded your estimation of the final refrain of the musical accompaniment and your concluding ad lib vocals didn’t match what was happening in the orchestration. Make certain that you judiciously practice the rhythmic components of your ad lib sections, so these spontaneous Taylorized vocalizations are seamless and match what is happening in the background accompaniment. However, this was such a monumentally successful performance, Taylor. I cannot wait until Andrea Bocelli weaves his magic on you. You, along with your Top 6 colleagues, are going to kick some serious bel canto butt next week. It’s going to be a long seven days for me! Congratulations once again, on a spectacular showcase this week, Taylor! Bravo! USA Today Idol Chatter Taylor doesn't quite 'Send' me Taylor stretched the definition of standards a little, although in a good way -- I think the Sam Cooke songbook more than deserves to rank with the Tin Pan Alley classics of yesteryear. But it gave Taylor a leg up, because it's much more soul-oriented than the average cocktail-lounge standard. Unfortunately, he raced through it a bit, minimizing the soulful factor, and the improvised ending was way over the top. Though there were a couple of good moments, restraint would have improved it. Overall, it could have been a lot better. DOWNLOAD to the Rewind Show : Thanks to Gypsee http://www.sendspace.com/file/866263 Edited by mouser, Feb 21 2010, 01:48 PM.
|
![]() |
|
| mouser | Feb 20 2010, 08:25 PM Post #143 |
|
Taylor's Part Entire Show Taylor and Rod discuss his choice of song hhhmmmm![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Uncle Taylor wants YOU ![]()
Edited by mouser, Feb 27 2010, 04:28 PM.
|
![]() |
|
| Gr8fulheart | Feb 20 2010, 10:25 PM Post #144 |
|
I am soooo glad to see a download for tonight's AI Rewind. All plans were to watch our guy, but my sister called & wanted me to go out to dinner, then share a movie with me. Do you know how difficult it was to watch the movie, knowing Taylor was just a channel click away! So~THANK YOU, Gypsee for the download! Thanx also for the partial, mouser. I loved Rod's reaction & advice to Taylor. BTW~the pictures were: Masterclass lady's review was incredible to say the least. Guess where this girl is headed!
Edited by Gr8fulheart, Feb 20 2010, 10:36 PM.
|
![]() |
|
| Oldiebutgoodie | Feb 20 2010, 10:51 PM Post #145 |
|
OMG-Gypsee have we missed YOU-these screencaps are da bomb girl-- I loved when Taylor said that this week he had a chance to arrange the last 30 seconds of the songs-and "give it some Taylor Hicks"-I'll take that ANY day! Funny-here there are TWO channels showing AI Rewind at the same time- but showing different weeks-Jazzy, Tink and I are flipping so fast we may try out for the channel flipping Olympics team ( when it becomes an event-any takers as to whether or not we'd take the gold?)LOL! I LOVED this week-and as much as I love Taylor's performance-Kat and Paris gave him some competition-especially Kat-WOW!! Edited by Oldiebutgoodie, Feb 20 2010, 10:57 PM.
|
![]() |
|
| kaitlin45 | Feb 21 2010, 10:43 AM Post #146 |
|
Gypsee, thank you for the download! I watched it yesterday on the tube but could not TiVO it. I think the second review that mouser found (thanks, mouser!) didn't understand that the contestants had to compress full songs into 2 minutes. And I think Taylor's ending was b***sy and inspired. It got me off the couch the very first time to holler my little lungs out with joy. And Rod totally got Taylor, IMO. I do like Rod.
|
![]() |
|
| mouser | Feb 21 2010, 10:55 AM Post #147 |
|
Top 7 with You Send Me was my favorite week. I have always liked that song and as I was listening to Taylor sing it , my reaction was just like Simons' . The difference being that I expected Taylor to "bring it on" at some point . He really "sent me" with his rendition; absolutely inspired ending...... As to the USA Today Idol Chatter comment: Restraint is not a word that Taylor wears well or often when performing. He can surely do it as seen in Maybe You Should but American Idol demanded an "attention getter".................... this ending was not over the top ; it was just the tops. Edited by mouser, Feb 21 2010, 10:57 AM.
|
![]() |
|
| tishlp | Feb 21 2010, 01:36 PM Post #148 |
|
This episode airs one week later for me, so I love being able to see it before it airs and again as it airs. You Send Me was definitely a top moment on the show for Taylor. Thanks for the download, Gypsee.
|
![]() |
|
| mouser | Mar 7 2010, 06:56 AM Post #149 |
|
IDOL REWIND TOP 6 DOWNLOAD is from Gypsee http://www.sendspace.com/file/wdv33q TAYLOR SINGS "JUST ONCE" by James Ingram The Masterclass Lady chimes in with her usual words of praise and criticism. Strengths: Taylor –even though this wasn’t your first song choice, I have to say that you performed this song extremely well. You had – what – less than 48 hours to learn this number? Incredible! And I suspected from the very minute that you opened your mouth to sing that this was not your song of choice. I think everyone is able to read you now, Taylor, and we know which songs turn your crank and which don’t. However, to your credit, you maintained an extremely professional demeanor throughout this performance Actually, I like this song, as did David Foster and Andrea Bocelli. The composing elements have a soulful vibe that spoke well to your particular style of singing. I think, if given the appropriate amount of time, you would have truly knocked this song out of the ballpark. That being said, you still hit a vocal home run in so many ways. How many? Well, let us count the ways, shall we? First of all, you approached the song in your usual inventive manner and taylorized the song to fit your uniquely soulful voice. You were not a James Ingram clone, even though I love his singing very much. You had a creative approach to your vocal delivery that enabled you to perform this or any song with a distinct and unique style, totally different than what is the norm. This is of monumental importance, as you distance your vocal style from the millions of karaoke singers in this world. Additionally, you communicated the heart -warming essence of the song just beautifully. Your camera technique was excellent and we were left with a genuine and authentic vocal delivery. Your have innate expressive qualities, Taylor, that cannot be taught or explained. Call it charisma, call it sincerity, call it musicality and artistry, and call it anything you want. It is just there-an intangible force. I also appreciated the melodic variations that you implemented throughout this performance, another testament to your instinctive artistry. As always, I loved your distinctive blend of pure and rustic vocals; this is how you add inflection to your singing style. A little dose of that fantastic whiskey tenor voice added the appropriate emphasis and dynamic variation to the lyrical and melodic composition. Your voice told the story. It is a heart -rending love song and we heard the angst and passion in your voice, Taylor. Finally, your voice, particularly during your more passionate sections of the song, sounded richly focused and technically enhanced. Your mouth maintained a consistent circular formation, as you adhered your vocal sound to the pure vowels within your lyrics. This was another excellent showcase for you, Taylor! Kudos to you! And always remember, the Soul Patrol always has your back. Not to worry! Critique: Taylor – when I first heard you were doing this song, I was very happy. As I said above, I love this number very much. However, I could not believe this was your first choice and now we know it was not. I think you and a few other singers were railroaded once again because of clearance issues aka American Idol issues. It was clearly evident that you were not a happy camper singing this song, so it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the reason. And then you were glued to the mike stand once again. I thought we were finished with your love affair with the mike stand. Who made you stand there, Taylor? Give me names. Perhaps they don’t understand that Taylor Hicks behind a microphone is not what the viewers are tuning in to see. They want to see an energetic, beaming, vigorous performance that only you and you alone can give Taylor. Actually, at one point in the song, just before the key change, I thought that you were going to surprise us once again. I envisioned you releasing the mike from the stand and moving forward on stage to deliver an impassioned and soulful end to the song. It didn’t happen, unfortunately, but it would have definitely solidified a stronger end to the song. However, your soulful and pitch perfect melisma (scale like passage) was an excellent substitute nonetheless. Additionally, Taylor, make certain that you access your diaphragmatic support when you sing your quieter passages. Like some of the other singers this week, you allowed your voice to be less resonant and vibrant when singing the quieter sections of the song, indicating that the diaphragmatic muscles were not enabling the correct resonation of the vocal sound. You have to maintain a whispered intensity when you sing softly and, additionally, not allow your enunciation to falter. In fact, practice whispering your softer passages, drawing your attention to the crispness of your consonants, while at the same time sustaining your speaking voice on the pure vowels. Actors have to solidify this technique so that their voices can carry at every level of intensity. The same is true for singers. In closing, I hope the judges will keep a lid on their hypocrisy throughout the short remainder of this competition. First they wanted you to make your vocals shine and avoid excessive dancing. Then when you followed through on this, they thought the performance was boring. It seems they don’t know what they want, so next week, show them what you – and your audience –wants and bring it! See you next week Taylor. Continue to keep it real! Bravo once again Screen caps : ENJOY ![]() ![]() ![]() JUST ONCE, HECK NO , ONCE IS NEVER ENOUGH ![]() ![]() Edited by mouser, Mar 7 2010, 09:32 AM.
|
![]() |
|
| Deleted User | Mar 7 2010, 08:07 AM Post #150 |
|
Deleted User
|
I am making some screencaps from my capture. Will either post or send them to mouser to post sometime today. I am so enjoying re watching Taylor's journey again. Not because I like the show....pffft to simon....lol. But I just love watching him stick it every week and I feel a bit of the old excitement that was building knowing in my heart, he would win! |
|
|
| Gr8fulheart | Mar 7 2010, 09:08 AM Post #151 |
|
Know the feeling well, Gypsee. I grab my tv control & crank up the volume when Taylor comes on. Its a little different feeling this time, but like you ~ its good Knowing he has this 'in the bag'! Smiling~clapping~wiggling~& Will be looking forward to the screencaps when I return this afternoon. Did we say how much we Love seeing you around here again, Gypsee?! And mouser ~ as always, thanx for the videos & links to read & remember!
|
![]() |
|
| mouser | Mar 7 2010, 09:23 AM Post #152 |
|
Some more from the Top 6 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() THANKS FOR SAVING ME TO SING ANOTHER DAY.
Edited by mouser, Mar 7 2010, 09:28 AM.
|
![]() |
|
| Gr8fulheart | Mar 7 2010, 09:33 AM Post #153 |
|
Doesn't that last picture just 'tug at your heart-strings'! How about 'Just Once' over & over again?
|
![]() |
|
| Deleted User | Mar 7 2010, 10:10 AM Post #154 |
|
Deleted User
|
Here some caps I made from my capture....there are quite a few...lol.![]() ![]() ![]()
|
|
|
| Deleted User | Mar 7 2010, 10:11 AM Post #155 |
|
Deleted User
|
More...![]() ![]() ![]()
|
|
|
| Deleted User | Mar 7 2010, 10:13 AM Post #156 |
|
Deleted User
|
Last four :) Smiling Then: ![]() STILL SMILING NOW! GOT THAT, SIMON? :) ![]() ![]()
|
|
|
| Tayfan84 | Mar 8 2010, 10:40 AM Post #157 |
|
I loved this performance! He looked so disappointed with the judges comments that week and looked like he wanted to say something but held his tongue. He showed true class!! Maybe we should be grateful that Taylor couldn't sing his first choice so he was able to end the top 3 show. He was so in his element singing "Try A Little Tenderness" that night. He had such a magical night that night that I believe that he sealed the title of Season 5 AI Winner!!!!!!! I can't wait for him to "Play the Funky Music" and give us "Something" to yell, "I love you Taylor" about next episode!!! |
![]() |
|
| Oldiebutgoodie | Mar 8 2010, 12:25 PM Post #158 |
|
Ditto Gypsee-At this point I wasn't on board the TH Idol Express (2 weeks to go!!!!!!) so I am really enjoying this chance to go back and evaluate Taylor from the current perspective of what we all know about his performances- I found myself agreeing with Slimon (UGH!!!!) on this point-Taylor DID look tense, uptight and, frankly, PO'ed if you will-about this song-like he was going through the motions and doing what he HAD to do to be safe--if you watch his reaction to the judges' comments-his tight lipped glaring demeanor is saying "I've had enough of these morons-time to win this thing" Now NEXT WEEK-Taylor pushes EVERYONE's button-and from what I know NOW of the way Taylor does things, after next week, he was saying "How do you like me NOW?????" until he won Season 5- Conversely-I DO find myself going back and listening to this one when I'm in need of a good, old fashioned mushy love song--- |
![]() |
|
| Gr8fulheart | Mar 8 2010, 08:01 PM Post #159 |
|
Watching this back ~ hearing the judges comments ~ then seeing Taylor's reaction to their comments, I think I noticed a little steam seeping from his ears? |
![]() |
|
| Oldiebutgoodie | Mar 8 2010, 10:37 PM Post #160 |
|
Interestingly-if we all remember-EVERY week from now on, Taylor does an up tempo dance number-everything from falling on the floor to dancing with Paula, to Elvis, to the purple jacket-almost like he decided he was through playing around with the Idol people and decided to REALLY make folks remember- Looking forward to these next five weeks-!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
![]() |
|
| 1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous) | |
| Go to Next Page | |
| « Previous Topic · All the Talk · Next Topic » |






Taylor and Rod discuss his choice of song
hhhmmmm




Uncle Taylor wants YOU
And Rod totally got Taylor, IMO. I do like Rod.



















6:58 PM Jul 10