ok, I wanted to give a follow-up to the Singapore Idol results, so Imma do it in the next post. Anways, yesterday our local TV aired (less than 24 hours after the US broadcast) the first episode for American Idol 2010. My whole family settled comfortably in their usual positions as we waited for the show to start. I actually felt a tingling sensation in anticipation. It's pretty much tradition for us to follow every season at some point. And the fact that last year's finale contestants attracted so much attention and that 'Glambert' (aka runner-up Adam Lambert) is doing so good in album sales with all that publicity, you can say that we're still in the heat and rush of AI fever you know? In addition, I had this friend whom I got acquainted with last year who blasts only American Idol music. She did this for a roadtrip we went on together and I must say, when you keep playing Idol songs one after the other for hours, it rubs off you slowly, surely and positively. Not only do you get all feel-goody, but you also can't help being impressed with the polished-ness and talent of the Idols alumni. I recommend doing the same sometime if you haven't, having just AI songs (doesn't matter if it's a mish-mash from various seasons) in your playlist and playing them all in one shot, and you'll know what I mean. The American Idol series is such a strong franchise, and is still going strong. AI means serious business. Because eventually, the winner can and will be, not only America's next sweetheart, but a
world superstar.
When you look at the production value from yesterday's debut episode, there were so many human stories in the foreground of the contestants. It seemed a bit like a human-interest documentary, cuz if you notice, there were many scenes when Ryan Seacrest was hosting where he was all alone, standing at a quiet scenic place and commentating on the contestants. I highly commend the producers for really getting the essence of these ordinary people dreaming to achieve something extraordinary from their audition experiences. Not only Music, but Storytelling with heart, inspires and empowers people, and changes life. I'm ripping off the slogan of
Brand's+ Wang Lee Hom's current talent search and campaign. Music is life, life is music. In this way,
it's my belief that both are intrinsic. Another thing I really enjoyed about last night's debut episode, was the palpable and comfortable chemistry among the judges. They really know what they're talking about, bouncing off each other, and they are oozing with good intentions for all the wannabe contestants. After all this time, I have really come to see that Simon is a good guy after all. Maybe he has mellowed, I don't know. But he seems almost grand-fatherly in his demeanor and assessments. As one contestant commented last night, 'he's just keepin' it real. I like it.'
For diving more into the hooplah and hoo-hah of what American Idol means, 1) imma (and you should too) check out this
book which goes for lent at our local libraries:
2) and imma keep looking forward to the next episode. And to the next one and the next. Speaking of which, I'm running late into keeping this entry to the 10.30pm timeframe as the second episode is airing now as I type.
Gotta scoot. Miz Cowell, out~ ;)
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