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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 9:05 am
I love their house band.
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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 9:14 am
I agree Mocha. I can't believe they are "only" a house band. They should be a famous band making CD"S!!!!
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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 11:20 am
Well, since Mig is getting the Australian vote and Marty seems to be getting the U.S. vote, I fear for JD and Suzie next week. Not enough Canadians voting for them. Myself, and my friends, voted like fiends on Tuesday night for JD and Suzie, but obviously it was for naught.
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Meagain
Member
07-20-2005
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 12:34 pm
Happygal - I'll vote for JD more. JD & Marty.
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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 12:55 pm
The song that JD's song was like has the word "Party" in it. Strange Party or something. Remember when Marty sang a portion during the live show to make the point? I thought that was pretty dramatic but everyone seems to have forgotten about it. Add me to the list of people who don't like JD's stage presence. He is too sleazy and self-conscious for me. Whoever said something about porn was dead-on. And funny. I don't think he is anything like a real rocker. He's what we used to call a "poser." And he sings like Elvis and it's annoying. I like Mig! He used to be my favorite but Marty is taking over. Marty is just awesome, and I like him more and more every week. I think they will pick him. That's my guess right now. p.s. I was always under the impression, as someone else said, that while auto-erotic asphyxiation was considered as the cause of his death, everyone pretty much agreed it was suicide. I read it in an article! Somewhere!
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Longhorn84
Member
07-22-2003
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 1:07 pm
This is a long post because I've been thinking about the editing of the shows this past week, and I want to throw a little something out there for us to think about while we wait for the new shows this week. Here's the set up: If you are a fan of Survivor and the Apprentice, then you know that Mark Burnett likes to play editing games with each episode and throughout each season. He's been able to choose how he edits the winner because he already knows the outcome of each season. Rockstar: INXS is also a Mark Burnett production, but this show is different in that he has not known (presumably) the final outcome as the season has progressed. Some questions I have been thinking about: 1. Based on the editing Jordis received this week, did INXS already know that they would probably be sending her home yesterday? 2. Does INXS know right now who they will pick at the end? If they do know, have they known for a while, or have they only recently (maybe in the last few days) made their choice? 3. Has MB been playing editing games so far? Does the editing of the recent shows reveal whether or not INXS knows right now who their final pick is? If so, does the editing reveal who that is? I think that INXS did know that they would be sending Jordis home this week. I think that the questions they have been asking the rockers during the last two or three weeks are intended to get the viewing public to vote a particular way. I think that the editing Jordis received for the Sunday show and the questions she was asked on Tuesday was MB's way of making sure we voted Jordis into the bottom three this week. I also think that INXS already knows who their final pick is going to be. I think that MB has been subtly editing the shows to get certain audience reactions. What I haven't decided yet is whether MB is showing us the final pick (like Tom in Survivor: Palau) or hiding the final pick (like Tina in Survivor: the Outback). Does anyone else have any thoughts on the editing of the show?
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Rabbit
Animoderator
08-12-2001
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 1:31 pm
I think INXS is probably like we are. They have different favorites amongst the group but they are subject to change. It would have been hard to imagine early in the show Jordis not being in the top 4. Most everyone has had a bad performance except maybe Suzie. Jordis is the only one that let one bad performance crush her for future weeks. I really think it would have been a mistake for INXS to have decided several weeks ago who they were going to pick because peoples strengths and weaknesses are still being exposed. Mig has yet to perform an INXS song and Marty has only done one. If Mig is picked than I might buy the preordained conspiracy theory. I doubt though that they realized in the first week that the other three in the final four would be Suzie, JD and Marty.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 1:38 pm
CRAP!!! Before I even read what everyone's written above, I just have to say that I just realized halfway through my tape of last night's episode that last night was an HOUR show, rather than a half hour! ARGGGGGGG!!! Needless to say, the tape cut out just as Jordis began to sing. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! Thank goodness I can read all of your postings above and find out what happened. Um, just one more thing: do you think next week we could vote out Brooke Burke? I think she's a big distraction, like a Ryan Seacrest Barbie. And yes, Hummingbird, I think that was a nightgown she was wearing the other night. Tacky!
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 1:56 pm
babyjax, you can always view the performances at http://rockstar.msn.com they are there for tuesday and wednesday nights
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 1:56 pm
Oh, and one more thing. Please don't anyone mention this to DH, but I have a BIG CRUSH on the lead guitar player . . . the one with the mohawk? It's not the hair, it's the way he plays that guitar! Oh, baby!!! Shhhhhhh . . . 
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Longhorn84
Member
07-22-2003
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 1:58 pm
Rabbit, I don't think at all that INXS knew who their pick was in the first week or two. I do think, however, that as the show has gone on that, for INXS as well as fans, some favorites have emerged. After the way Jordis was edited this week, I'm thinking that INXS right now has a really good idea of who their pick might be. They are after all, down to the final four. That's not to say that they won't change their minds between now and the finale, but I definitely think they are favoring someone. Now, can we tell anything from the way MB is editing each episode who INXS is favoring? I suspect the answer is yes. I'll be carefully watching the new shows this coming week because I've been a fan of Survivor since the beginning and and I know the editing games MB likes to play. I find this show utterly fascinating not only because I'm loving the music and the rockers, but also because I find myself wondering if MB is playing mind games with us.
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 1:58 pm
Longhorn84: I think editing plays a lesser role in this show than you might think. In the beginning, I speculated, as you did, if MB was manipulating through the editing of the weekly 30-minute "at the mansion" show. But it would seem very few people are watching it. At this point it comes down to performances. Those aren't something MB can manipulate. The truth is, Jordis screwed up three songs in the last few weeks (including last night's "Need You Tonight") and she lacked the maturity and confidence. I don't MB played a hand in her leaving when she did. I suspect INXS had a good idea of who they were going to pick, but have been keeping an open mind to see if any of the others would surprise them.
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Rabbit
Animoderator
08-12-2001
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 2:11 pm
With regard to editing and production. The announcing of the bottom is to 'cause controversy in who gets in the bottom three. The initial bottom three they show has almost always been the correct bottom three, but what it does by showing it is energize the supporters of the contestant who shows they are in trouble. Unlike American Idol the fans can only screw up a little as allowing OB to have the final say avoids the travesties that sometimes happen in the AI system. The editing of the Sunday show and the highlights at the beginning of each show are also designed to create controversy. THE FIX. If there is an MB fix about anything I think it is that MB would ask OB to keep JD on the show as long as possible. I don't think MB insists that they pick him to win, but he is the catalist of 90% of the reality action MB strives for.
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Longhorn84
Member
07-22-2003
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 2:16 pm
Scorpio: I think that in the beginning editing definitely didn't play a large role in this show. However, now that we are down to the final 4, I'm wondering if that is still the case. I don't think MB can use the same editing tactics as with Survivor, but he can certainly use editing now to subtly (or not so subtly?) move the voting audience closer to INXS's choice.
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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 2:37 pm
Gosh if I listened to what INXS and Dave had to say I would believe that Suzie is going to win. They all seem to love her the best to me. But she has been in the bottom 3 so many times, I can't believe they will choose her.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 3:02 pm
I do love how Dave and the band try to give props to the one who was just voted out.
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 3:18 pm
I missed most of Wednesday's show (I got in when JD sang "Mystify")! I can't see INXS breaking up, 3 of them are brothers and they've been doing this since they were teenagers. I don't think they're looking for a Michael replacement, either. There never will be one! I agree with Rabbit, INXS hasn't seen enough of all the contenders to know who they really want to front the band. Marty's "Don't Change" was okay, but it's also been covered at least 2 times by punk/pop bands and so not out of Marty's range. But, like others, I am liking Marty more than JD! But, I still think JD is sincere about his love for INXS and wouldn't do anything (consciously) to hurt the band. Being a little too INXS-y sounding already might do that, though and make them a parody of themselves. Kc, you're right-- Suzie did sing "Never Tear Us Apart" before, I think in her first stint in the bottom three! I'm looking forward to seeing the bottom 3 performances (and the group thing) online. The link Mak1 posted had two https in it, so here it is again: Coroner's Report (concludes it was suicide)
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 4:32 pm
I can't see INXS breaking up, 3 of them are brothers and they've been doing this since they were teenagers. No one said they should break up. I said they should either retire or create a new project. And no, they aren't looking to replace Michael. But the reality is, when people think "INXS" they immediately of him. It would take a very dynamic singer to make people think beyond Michael. And as good as some of these singers are, they are not good enough to make people put aside their memories of what INXS used to be.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 4:41 pm
Thanks, Kimmo.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 4:50 pm
I thought that JD's song was the one he wrote on hi own when they had the challenge to put words to an INXS melody they gave them. That would explain why JD's song sounds so much like INXS since they wrote the melody.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 5:29 pm
you are right, beach.
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Hummingbird
Member
08-21-2002
| Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 8:46 pm
What is it about J.D. that is so creepy? Is it those rabbit teeth? Would braces help? Or is it the way he squats when he sings to the girls? I just don't enjoy watching him perform. He sounds better with your back turned to the TV.
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Katbry
Member
10-27-2004
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 1:18 am
I must agree w/you Hummingbird...JD does sound good most of the time; however, his attitude and the way he sings is just kind of creepy and not at all enjoyable to watch. I think Suzie rocks and is the most talented for this type of music), but they may not be ready for a girl...she w/go far with whateer she chooses. Marty would be the more logical choice (if not Suzie)as long as he can get over his shouting some of the lyrics because his voice is more beautiful and smooth when he calms down. I think Jordis has a great career in fornt of her, her singing of "Imagine" was so moving and as one of the INXS members said, "I almost cried" (especially @ this trying time in our country).
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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 7:20 am
In case there are others likeme who don't know the background of INXS ( I was surprised there were brothers in the band) check THIS SITE out or THIS ONE
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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Friday, September 09, 2005 - 7:28 am
I JD !!!
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