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<p>Have you heard Warren Haynes “Live at Bonnaroo”?</p>
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<p>Ha, ha.</p>
<p>Have you heard Mary J Blige’s cover of One? Apparently that is the version that Adam based his take on. Here is a link to an article about it, but I could not find the audio:
[Ann</a> Powers: Rethinking Adam’s ‘One’ | Idol Tracker | Los Angeles Times](<a href=“Archive blogs”>Archive blogs)</p>
<p>In listening to the studio versions of several contestants and Adam’s through the season, I find the differences interesting and have concluded that:
- they are recorded days before the live performance so the singer may change up things;
- they are longer (about double the length) so allow the build up and full flow of the song. The contestant may make the wrong choice in where to cut for the live show.
- Of course, sound engineers manipulate the voices and balance the band and the background singers.
Adam’s live performance of One jumped quickly to the loud part and perhaps that was jarring to some listeners. His live performance of Cryin was damaged by the loud and abrasive backgroud singers. I think the mics should have been adjusted. Put he managed to continue.
Yes I am a big Adam fan.</p>
<p>The background singer(s) on Cryin’ managed to make Adam sound off key - in a studio, he could have harmonized with himself and done a much better job. I didn’t like the screaming in “One” but it is worse watching it because of his annoying habit of sticking his tongue out - he needs to re-work his technique on that because it is just unattractive. However, I don’t like Bono’s screams at the end of “One” either. That being said, I’m a big Adam fan. He has really grown on me - I wasn’t a fan the when he did the Rolling Stones song, but he seems more genuine now.</p>
<p>About the tongue thing, go read the masterclass lady’s blog where she critiques each of the contestants’ performances throughout the season. She actually praises Adam for this.</p>
<p>Who is the masterclass lady?</p>
<p>masterclasslady is a well respected vocal coach. Just put a dot com at the end. I always enjoy her critiques.</p>
<p>masterclass lady loves Adam.</p>
<p>The “tongue thing” makes it makes it much harder to tense the muscles…though it does look odd on TV in a close up.</p>
<p>I have always understand that the tongue should be relaxed - ideally you don’t want tension in the tongue, neck or jaw. Adam’s tongue sticks out so far it actually looks like he is creating tension. I can’t imagine why it is helpful to extend it out that far. It obviously works for him but it is not a good look.</p>
<p>^^^
Maybe he’s hoping to join Kiss.</p>
<p>Does anyone know if the AI contestants get paid while they are on the show?</p>
<p>shesonherway – it looks like they get paid once they hit the final 12. Here’s an excerpt from an article a few years ago about it:</p>
<p>Once they make the final 12 they must join AFTRA, which requires a one-time initiation fee of $1,300. Dues are based on annual AFTRA earnings: If they make less than $2,000, they pay a minimum of $63.90.</p>
<p>Starting this week, AFTRA’s industrywide contracts required the producers to start paying the performers at least the minimum $921 each time they appear on a one-hour show. In addition, they receive residual payments when a show they’re in as a finalist is aired again or is sold via DVDs or other media.</p>
<p>The producers must contribute to union-sponsored health care and retirement accounts.</p>
<p>Tonight is their last night to prove why they should be this year’s AI. I think it will be a great show and can’t wait to see what they both do although my votes tonight will go to Adam.</p>
<p>DD was on a trip to NorCal this weekend and did not check her email until yesterday. She was offered tickets to the AI final tomorrow at the Nokia, but there were none left. We went to the final last year and the only complaint is that it is such a big theatre. I actually like seeing AI in person in the smaller venue.</p>
<p>on the road right now; what time is the show tonight?</p>
<p>8:00 and Glee at 9:00</p>
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10 char</p>
<p>Let us here on the west coast know what they are singing and how they sound tonight.</p>
<p>Looking forward to Glee tonight also!</p>
<p>I wish they could just declare them co-winners.</p>
<p>Adam is up first…</p>