There is only one reality show I enjoy watching twice a week--The American Idol. I watch it because I enjoy laughing at out-of-tune looneys who think they can sing (during the auditions) and as the search moves on to the more serious count offs -I join in my co-workers guessing as to which hopeful will the fountain bless?
This season's batch are all good - except - like anyone else, I have my own preferences, and, conversely, dislike viewing some f the hopefuls - the females most especially. Yes, they can all sing, but their attires I find too distracting (or are they doing this on purpose to show off their "assets?" . But of course, they should be voted based on how they sound with a Iittle combination of how they project on screen. And I have read AOL blogs on the current batch, and some writers/readers agree with my observation!
Rick (my husband) was (still is) a singer,(he took up voice and music lessons) both as part of a band, and as a soloist. He is a tenor and used to perform solo at weddings, and with a group called the "Barbershop Quartet" in different gigs and in Disneyland, CA. And since he can sing, I cajoled him to join me in watching this show...at first, he said no, then later on - watched with me. While a performer sings, he naturally knows when the person goes, flat, or sharp, or can't hold his/her breath to sustain a line...and always, he is right in tune with the 3 judges. We both agree that Paula Abdul is too kind a judge. More often, no matter how unpleasant a performer sang, she will compliment the attire---the makeup, etc....and I am always tempted to write her and say: come on---judge their renditions and voices - not only the way they looked that night! I prefer Simon Cowell's judging---straight to the point - shooting from the hip!
The finalists are down to 5. I hope that the remaining 3 will be a toss up among Elliott, Chris or Taylor. The other 2 females remaining are too conscious of themselves---Let's have another Clay Aiken again this time, please!
