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Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 2:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Jimmer, I really enjoyed Pia's singing and Mark and whatsername's dance on DWTS.

On The Voice - I don't like the set, but do like the concept of the sound taking precedence over looks.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 2:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
What do you mean by "conceit," Jimmer? I quite liked the set, and with everything dark around the edges (if there was a crowd I didn't notice them except those right by the judges) you could focus on the singer(s).

The only parts of the show I didn't like were the couple of times no one chose the singer and the cameras/judges sometimes played up almost choosing them... but I think that wouldn't have been visible to the singer from where they were, so probably didn't affect them.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 2:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I guess I meant their effort to be different and above the idea that they would not be influenced by appearance. A rather large gimmick IMO because I think that appearance plays a large role in how singers are perceived today. I think that it is a key part of their overall appeal. Now, of course, that doesn't mean that they always have to be good looking in the traditional sense. Sometimes being unique gives them an edge.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 2:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Oh I see. Yeah, I agree it's a gimmick, because even if they're not being influenced by appearance/package now the singer's career after the show will almost certainly be influenced one way or another by it.

One nice thing about the blind stuff was when one really pretty girl (I think she said she was a Miss <State> from somewhere) had three judges want her. Afterwards she said it meant so much to her that she knew they had chosen her for her voice not her looks. Yes, they made me feel sorry for the pretty white girl.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 4:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I think what is odd is that AI has tight controls on what their contestants do and where they appear and it seems to me and apparently many others that they sort of broke their normal protocol, using the reported Mark Ballas - Pia romance buzz and using both of them in an effort to compete with this new show.

Gimmick, yes, but it DOES mean they have to listen, which isn't bad and I find all the judges to be pretty interesting.. already feel more positive toward Cee Lo since I didn't know too much about him. I've always loved Christina and am familiar with the country singer. Fourth judge kind of unknown to me so far.

Anyway I did enjoy it.

I hardly ever get on Twitter but wanted to tweet something earlier and saw Frenchie's tweet, stating that she wasn't allowed to compete on AI, does not have a contract and why shouldn't she be on this show? Have to agree, but I gether she must have been catching flack for it.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 4:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Kitt, that was my point earlier...it means A LOT MORE when someone is interested in you and it's not because your looks factored in first. It's a HUGE thing.

So, no, Jimmer, I don't think it's a gimmick at all. And because of my own personal experiences, I think it's an absolutely awesome way to judge people.

Yes, at some point, looks and performance are going to matter. BUT... if this show is all about "the voice" then, looks shouldn't matter.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
I think there should be blinders so the judges can't see each other.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 6:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Ketch, I think that would be more fun for us, I agree.


I can't believe I just tuned out of Idol to watch this live. I never thought I'd do that. I think that means I like this show.

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 6:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
This show is horrible. I have to disagree about not having to listen to people who have no business being there. One of the first girls screamed through her whole song.

I also feel the way the 'judges' pick whom they want to try to win is tres tacky. Wasn't this show on before? There was something like it that I hated.

For some reason I was thinking this was the X Factor, which is supposed to be coming on pretty soon?

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 6:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Cee lo Green is by far my least favorite person on the show. From wikipedia "he made a hobby of torturing stray animals,beating up homeless people,and mugging pedestrians"(in his youth-which is no excuse imo)

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 6:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Just FYI, I think the X-Factor will premiere fall season. So September sometime. On Fox.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 7:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
Yikes, Ketchuplover. That made him drop way down in my opinion of him. I love his voice but I will never hear him the same way after knowing that about him. :-(

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 7:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Costa. I thought it was sooner, because every time I look around there is an article about Simon and/or Paula and the X-Factor.

Texannie
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07-15-2001

Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 5:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
i don't tend to believe too much on wiki since people can add things to a page anonymously.

i am not sure if you 'gimmick' is the right word for the 'concept' of the show.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 6:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I'm not sure what they mean by "the voice". Does it mean that they will ignore all other aspects of their performances?

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 7:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Jimmer, you may want to go check out their website. It explains the process. Again, this stage is all about the singing, and right now, yes, they are ignoring everything else.

Annie, I agree. While I *don't* condone animal abuse of any kind (and the other things claimed by wikipedia), and I do believe Cee Lo was probably not a good kid, he's turned his life around. Honestly, I like his singing/performing, and producing, period.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 9:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Thanks Costa. I'll take a look. I just haven't had a chance yet.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 11:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Hmmm... I think I should've said "While I DONT'T condone..."! Ack! Y'all knew what I meant!

Jimmer, performance comes later...

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 7:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Reba McIntire,Monica,Sia,and producer Adam Blackstone are joining The Voice.

Sunshyne4u
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06-16-2003

Monday, May 02, 2011 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
how can they be joining? i'm getting confused

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, May 03, 2011 - 11:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
http://www.examiner.com/tv-in-national/nbc-adds-monica-reba-mcintyre-and-more-to-the-voice

Sunshyne4u
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06-16-2003

Tuesday, May 03, 2011 - 8:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
okay, i dont like how this is really becoming about how they LOOK.

we notice the obvious disappointment on the judges Faces when they see whom is singing.

And when they dont pick, IF the person is attractive they all gush compliments and excuses. IF the person is funny looking, Not so much.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 - 8:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
I enjoyed last night's show alot. Loving Ceeloo!!! He already had his 8 picks and a comeback singer (that he liked previously) came up to sing. She didn't get chosen, but as she left he was yelling that he loved her. Even though she didn't make it, how good must that feel?

Adam Levine is great and so is the country guy who's name escapes me right now. He's so funny.

Why would anyone come in and sing his or Miranda's songs? As he said, they pale in comparison to what he experienced with the original. One girl got picked on her second try, her first song was a Miranda song. Makes you wonder if she had chosen a different first song, she would have been picked on the first go around.

Not feeling Christina at all. Have never been a fan of hers, so that probably has something to do with it.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 - 8:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I finally watched last week's show. Yes we are very behind. Anyway, I'm glad I did because I think it is great. These people can really sing!

I thought the chair turning bit would be a little contrived but it is a lot of fun to watch and it builds a lot of excitement. I like the judges as well. The concept is quite different from Idol so it's not like watching a carbon copy attempt. In fact, there are things that I like more about this concept than AI.

So far this has been very entertaining.


Karuuna
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 - 9:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
I like this show so far. For each and every singer, tho, I kept saying "someone turn around!" I just hated seeing them have to go home already.

Next week should be tough too, as the mentors have to eliminate their own.