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IDOL REWIND: TAYLOR WINS AGAIN !
Topic Started: Aug 30 2009, 10:24 AM (7,683 Views)
tishlp
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All up-tempo coming up OBG, except for You Are So Beautiful.....I'll never forget that one because it's the one that finally made me realize that I could actually pick up a phone and vote. I don't know why I never did before that, considering that I chewed off my fingernails every Wednesday night until I knew Taylor was safe. :duh
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Oldiebutgoodie
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Are we ready for some funky music-paisley shirt and all??? I AM!!!!!!!!!

Bring it ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oldiebutgoodie
Mar 13 2010, 12:26 AM
Are we ready for some funky music-paisley shirt and all??? I AM!!!!!!!!!

Bring it ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lawdy lawdy !!!

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You Betch Yer Sweet 'Bippy' OBG! :bls
Come On Taylor!!! :cs :cs :cs :cs :cs
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I managed to get some quick cellphone pics during the "Something" segment-they're on my twitpic section and I won't care if they are posted here:

This one especially is inspiring:

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and this one turned out strange-but I kinda like it:

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This one has a kinda funky lip-but still cute:

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But THIS one-do I see a little sense of "How do ya like me now"?

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The best for last-THE SMILE-I LOVE this shot--

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That last pic is a 'killer' for sure, OBG! I'd forgotten how incredible he sounded with Something. :fht
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Gr8-when I saw that first one-I thought you'd probably like it-
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TOP 5 IDOL REWIND


PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC
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SOMETHING
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From Idol Chatter USA Today
May 2, 2006

'Something' 'Funky' from Taylor: a mixed bag

Year of birth song: Wild Cherry's 1976 hit, Play That Funky Music, is certainly Taylor-made, and he got to show off his usual moves and then some. But face facts, there are few songs in the history of popular music that rival Funky for sheer, crass stupidity. It was impossible to take this performance seriously, so he'll have to hope people take it as fun. Also, all things considered, not the kind of thing we really want from our Idols.

Current hit: Taylor cleverly found a way to do two oldies by picking a Beatles song from the Billboard catalog/reissues chart. Something was a good contrast to the histrionics of Play That Funky Music, and it gave Taylor a chance to pull his Joe Cocker mannerisms out of his box of tricks. Actually, though, he showed a lot more restraint than Cocker did, a wise idea, as shown by the wavering pitch he displayed when he tried to go all Cockeresque at the end. That provided a shaky moment, but all in all it was a plus for Taylor.



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It’s the Top 5 showcase and, unlike previous weeks, the singers were required to utilize their own artistic resources in the selection and interpretation of their songs. No guest artists, no guest vocal coaches, no specific themes or genres! This week, the Top 5 were able to select two songs each, the first reflecting a song released during their birth year and the second reflecting a song that is currently gracing the Top 100 Billboard Charts.

So, with two opportunities to showcase their vocal and creative skills, I expected the singers to select songs that highlighted their distinctive style and musicality. And, generally, they delivered as expected extremely well, I thought! I won’t waste valuable word space in this Masterclass header. With two songs to evaluate this week, I will save my brain power and finger strength for the individual adjudication of the Top 5 singers. So, let the Top 5 showdown begin!

Taylor Hicks: “Play that Funky Music” (Wild Cherry) and “Something”(Beatles/George Harrison)

Strengths: Taylor –talk about choosing songs from opposite sides of the genre spectrum. Now, attention everybody and “listen up”! This is how you program your music and keep it real and interesting. Taylor, your song selections this week defined who you are as an artist. Your musical vibe is assuredly blues and soul; however, this week’s performances confirmed that you are extremely capable of incorporating your distinct soulful sound into any song from any genre.

The result was an innovative and new cover of a familiar classic such as Something. We are so accustomed to hearing the Beatles version. The original version is a gem; however, your take on this song was absolutely refreshing. The Beatles were responsible for introducing classical components into the rock genre and their innovative composing method paved the way for the numerous composers who followed in their footsteps. However, Taylor, you added a soulful sound to this song, while still maintaining the classical elements in the melodic and harmonic structure. It was absolutely beautiful.

Technically, I think this was your best performance. The musical elements are always present in each one of your performances, but, this week, your voice sounded absolutely radiant and energized throughout both numbers. However, it was your Something performance that afforded the listener opportunity to hear the depth and beauty of your vocal talent. And the sincerity and sensitivity was so palpable, it resonated long after the performance ended.

It was interesting to see you look so “in the moment” of this heart- rending song after you completed your performance and you were awaiting the judges’ critique. It was obvious that you had deeply internalized the song lyrics and the emotion of the song was still part of your essence long after the music stopped. It was quite a revealing picture – and yet startling at the same time, as we are all so accustomed to that ubiquitous “taylorized” smile after each performance. It almost seemed to me like you were thinking, “Analyze this, judges! Don’t mess with this song!” Well, that’s what I was thinking nonetheless!

Your Play That Funky Music number was an inspired song choice as well. The stage exploded when you began this number. Taylor Hicks doesn’t need fancy lighting and fireworks. It comes prepackaged with the man! How could anyone not like this song? It was a tour de force, a soulful masterpiece that left no artistic stone unturned. You should be teaching a Masterclass in Performance Arts, Taylor, because this is how it’s done.

And no one listens to the Three Stooges aka the “judges” anymore, so they can pout and mope ‘til the cows come home because nobody cares what they think. However, their tiresome comments are better than chamomile tea at night, so that’s a good thing I guess!

Also, during “Funky Music, I once again loved the mixture of rustic versus pure vocals. You use your gravelly voice wisely and judiciously. You are obviously grounding your vocal sound through the correct diaphragmatic technical process. If the opposite were true, your voice would have sounded breathy and unfocused and this was definitely not the case.

Your voice was a viable living presence on stage and your spirit was contagious and positively infectious. I rarely see a performer who loves the stage and their audience more than you. As I said last week, the only other current performer that comes to mind is the great Michael Buble, so you are in great company.

What more can I say, Taylor! You were just superb. From the song selections to every element in your vocal performance, your brilliance and positive spirit remains unparalleled in this competition. Bravo and congratulations for two memorable performances Taylor!

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Critique: Taylor –there is little if anything to critique in this performance. Your dual showcase was virtually flawless. Your vocal and choreographic elements were meticulously rehearsed and I always felt that you were in total control of every aspect of your performances this week. What you have brought to the Idol stage this season is nothing short of inspiring and I know that, regardless of the outcome, you are destined for greatness beyond the confines of American Idol.

Kudos and bravissimo!

THE IDOL REWIND TOP 5 VIDEO



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Here is the DOWNLOAD for THE TOP 5 ( courtesy of Gypsee )

http://www.sendspace.com/file/ycb9hn


Some Screen caps from Gypsee:


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I'd say she captured Taylor with every word. It makes me wonder how many of the 'back then naysayers' would have a change of mind about Taylor, if they were to re-visit these performances.
All Taylor has to do is be himself & the talent oozes from every pore. Like others I'm certain ~ I'm falling in love with Taylor all over again!
Is it too late to vote? :hid :lm

Gypsee~thanx for the screencaps. Hang onto your hearts, ladies! :swn
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Glad you like...here are the rest of the caps. I made a lot....lol.

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PURPLE PASSION PERSONIFIED
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE the purple hue and the purple shirt in these! I am not normally fangirly, but I had some "weak" moments having the HORRIBLE task of watching and rewatching the "Somehow" performance to get the right screencap...LOL! Tough work, but someone has to do it!
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Thanks so much for the video and the screencaps, Gypsee. It's funny, but the screen cap I like the best is the one of Taylor with his computer. I can almost see those "wheels turning" in the gray noggin of his. He played that whole show brilliantly!!
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Tish, I loved that one too, and when I saw it on the show, I knew I was going to include that part in the video so I could make a capture. Sometimes the candid photos are the best :)
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Love that siggie, Gypsee-
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With purple being my favorite color, I nearly needed oxygen to get through these. :wh Can I have that eye, Gypsee? With these pics being so terribly 'hard on the eyes', I nearly went blind! :blink: :clap
Thats the first time I've seen the pic with Taylor & the computer. LOVE IT!

Thanx for all the recently posted 'goodie' here!♥
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Screencap heaven here-thanks Gypsee-BTW-I LOVE that roving eye always on "Taylor watch"!!

Tink saw this performance for the first time-she went "OMG Taylor!!" Mr. Jazzy thought "Something" sounded "kinda country"-and Jazzy and I just kinda stood back and grinned at these two rookies trying to "get" Taylor--

NEXT WEEK-my induction into the Soul Patrol--ELVIS week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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LOL thanks go to Evancol for my "roving eye."

I am recording the new Idols Where Are They Now and should have a capture of Taylor's portion tomorrow morning for download, plus some caps. I will put the download on the media board and probably put it here as well.


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