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Kitt
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09-06-2000
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 11:52 am
Starts tonight, 8-10pm ABC! DEBUT OF 'THE SING-OFF' OFFERS A CAPPELLA VOICE COMPETITION -- "The Sing-Off" is a four-night event premiering Monday, December 14 (8-10 p.m. ET) that features a one-of-a-kind battle of voices that continues on December 15 and 16, culminating with a live finale on December 21 (8-10 p.m. ET each night). The show will feature the country's top eight a cappella groups performing popular songs in a way that viewers never heard them before. There's no lip-synching, back-up bands or safety net. They'll be singing for America's vote with the winner walking away with the ultimate prize -- an Epic Records/Sony Music recording contract. "The Sing-Off" is produced by Joel Gallen's ("America's Best Dance Crew") Tenth Planet Productions, Outlaw Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television. Joel Gallen, Deb Newmyer and Sam Weisman are executive producers. PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION: · Ben Folds as Judge · Nick Lachey as Host · Nicole Scherzinger as Judge · Shawn Stockman as Judge I think one group is eliminated on Monday, two on Tuesday, leaving a final five to perform on Wednesday with viewers deciding the winner, to be shown in the finale the next Monday. 12/14/09 (Mo.) 8:00 PM NBC (#101-120) PILOT 12/15/09 (Tu.) 8:00 PM NBC (#102-120) BIG HITS & GUILTY PLEASURES 12/16/09 (We.) 8:00 PM NBC (#103-120) SUPERSTAR MEDLEY, JUDGES' CHALLENGE & SONGS OF HOPE 12/21/09 (Mo.) 8:00 PM NBC (#104-120) THE FINALE
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Kitt
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09-06-2000
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 12:31 pm
From EW: 'The Sing-Off': An exclusive look at tonight's set list by Dan Snierson Categories: Music, TV Biz, Television Sad about the Glee hiatus? Impatient for the return of American Idol? NBC is hoping to capitalize on this situation with The Sing-Off, a Nick Lachey-hosted reality competition in which eight a cappella teams compete for $100,000 and a recording contract. EW has an exclusive peek at the set list for tonight’s two-hour premiere, which begins at 8 p.m. Check it out: Opening all-group number: “Under Pressure,” Queen/David Bowie “Unwritten,” Natasha Bedingfield “I’m Yours,” Jason Mraz “Watcha Say,” Jason Derulo “Magical Mystery Tour,” The Beatles “Dancin’ Queen,” Abba “Somebody to Love,” Queen “Livin’ On A Prayer,” Bon Jovi “Think,” Aretha Franklin
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 1:19 pm
Ooops, make that NBC not ABC.
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Jbw
Member
08-14-2006
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 9:17 pm
I had high hopes for this show but it ended up being really painful to watch. To make matters worse, the two groups that were really bad (Maxx Factor and the Mormon college girls) both advanced to the next round. Well I won't be watching the rest of this show.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 9:41 pm
I've listened to 2 of the groups and may switch channels.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 10:02 pm
I watched the first hour. Then recorded the second so I could mostly FF through it later. Won't be watching any more. It's a dud.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 10:04 pm
Thanks for posting the info about this show, Kitt. I really enjoyed it. I think the guys from MA were awesome...what entertainers. These people put in so much time to practice and work so hard to do their best. I have 3 favorites and hope they make it to the Finals.
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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 10:41 pm
oh, this was sooo bad! We've got the mormons who don't cuss group, the I've got acid reflux group, the my wife had cancer group, the my wife had H1N1 group, the my father died group, etc, etc. And the host was pitiful. What a waste of time.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 10:43 pm
Thanks Cricket. I had high hopes too, I'm only about half way through but agree it's difficult to listen to at times. I liked the rock band, and didn't mind the Puerto Rico guys, but that's about all so far. Even the judges are having trouble not using the "screechy" word. Arggg, and now one of the ones I did like went home! Sigh.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Monday, December 14, 2009 - 11:22 pm
The second hour is much better than the first. I think they messed up on who went home though - they could have done with getting rid of two from the first hour.
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Landileigh
Member
07-29-2002
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 1:26 am
i'm wondering what show we were all watching, if it was the same one or not. everyone in my house LOVED it! the music was awesome, and only one of the groups had a screechiness to it and that was at the end of their song. it was the BYU girls. what the judge said about their arrangement was correct in that they had nowhere to go when the notes went higher in the song. Maxx Factor/The Socals/Nota were our favorites.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 6:38 am
Landi, I watched the same show you did!
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Spygirl
Board Administrator
04-23-2001
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 7:49 am
We loved it here, too! But, it may be because the Voices of Lee is the group that my brother sang with for years in college. He is well connected to the group and Danny Murray (the director).
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 8:27 am
It sounds to me from some of the descriptions here that they have a lot of emotional background stuff rather than mainly focusing on the singing? Is that a correct assumption? I kind of wish that some of these shows would back off a little on the emotional background stuff and focus more on the singing aspect.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 8:42 am
There was a good-sized "package" (like DWTS) before each group sang. Normally I enjoy packages. Not last night. As I said above, I didn't care for the show.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 9:11 am
Saw a bit of it, and not thrilled but will give it another try. I was VERY disappointed that FACE was sent home. They were so entertaining, even the judges admitted to being surprised by how original they were and how much they enjoyed them. I think if they were younger they'd have stayed. I don't like how it's slanted towards the younger ones. Might not be true, but that's how I see it right now. And the host looks extremely uncomfortable or embarrassed to be there. IMHO.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 9:54 am
Mame, I was disappointed also. They are friends of friends and I really thought they were better than the group just before them.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 11:21 am
I couldn't believe Face went home. I thought the two who should have gone were the two mostly female bands in the first half, I think Voices of Lee were one, can't remember the other. I didn't like Maxx Factor much either, or at least the song they sang this time. My favourites are Nota, the SoCals and the Beelzebubs. I don't know who Ben Folds is but I like him. Next show is tonight at 8-10pm.
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Landileigh
Member
07-29-2002
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 11:41 am
okay, i think i realized the problem today. we watched it last night on the tv in the living room with the surround sound home theater. we could hear all the voices around us as if we were there. It was awesome and you could hear harmonies and key changes. this morning i started to rewatch it on my bedroom tv (no special sound), and it sounded BLAH and tinny. the problem isn't the show. it's your TV!
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Lori32
Member
07-04-2008
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 5:00 pm
-Lives in the Town Voices of Lee originated..
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 6:47 pm
I think I love Ben Folds.
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Westtexan
Member
07-16-2004
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 7:21 pm
I foresee a SNL skit based on this show, especially with the judges monotone and sweet yet emotionless remarks.... but even so ... I'm enjoying the wholesomeness of the show. I think acapella is more powerful when heard in person -- not so much on TV. I also am liking the niceness of the judges, unlike Simon from another show. I do realize that as a result, the show isn't as entertaining as it could be. By the way, who is Ben Folds? So I feel like a ancient dork ... I love Come Sail Away by Styx. Guilty Pleasure???? What's guilty about it? When they called it a cheesy song, I was surprised and little offended and then embarrassed. Maybe it's because it's part of the soundtrack of my adolescence. The BYU girl with the spiky hair needs a new do. I do not like that look on her.
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 8:00 pm
Refreshing, the groups can't rely on gimmicks, or cover up anything, it's all in the harmonies, pure singing and talent.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 8:12 pm
Landileigh stated: okay, i think i realized the problem today. we watched it last night on the tv in the living room with the surround sound home theater. we could hear all the voices around us as if we were there. It was awesome and you could hear harmonies and key changes. Oh darn! I wish I'd read this thread earlier. I would have taped it in the GR tonight with the surround sound, but I taped it in the BR. I'll probably still enjoy, it as I like it. I think Drew Lachey is an wonderful host. Westtexan, I so agree about the gal with the spikey hair. I just about died when she talked about how important first impressions were and couldn't help but think it might be a good idea go comb her hair down and make a better one.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 9:13 pm
I'm not sure what I think of this show yet. I love Ben Folds. I've loved his music for years. He was pretty big in the late '90s. Here's my favorite song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt5EHAqhR1c He has a lot of music that you may recognize. His band used to be The Ben Folds Five.
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