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Puttergirl

Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 11:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm with you Roteach. I didn't think the first 6 were very good. They were all pitchy. I'm hoping that they're saving the best!! But come play in the POLL anyway.

Seamonkey

Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 12:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm pitchy today.. singing? Nope. Just doing some plant, vine, creeper, and tree trimming in my patio.. and that pine took excepting and boy were my hands PITCHY!!

Seamonkey

Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 01:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, and not to mention all those snails singing to the scale (on spider plants) taunting me with

"I'm gonna live for EVER!!"

<crunch> NOT..

Then sotto voce.. but the eggs will hatch soon...

arrgh..

At least the windchime is in tune.

Myjohnhenry

Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 02:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here is some more on Shannon:

Shannon Bex - You Will Find The Light Video
Blazer Dancer Shannon Bex performed this original song on a CD for a United Way campaign to send valentines from the State of Oregon to the City of New York on Valentines Day, 2002. .....We enjoyed working with this up-and-coming superstar on this project.
Link to the info


Sung by Shannon and Marshall Bex...Click on Tract 9 to Listen

This is a song Shannon and her brother (who has a Music Degree) sang on a CD that is some compilation of songs and singers about and in Oregon.

Egbok

Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 07:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
When is Fame on? Thanks!

Bananaclip

Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 08:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wednesdays, 8/7 central, NBC.

Egbok

Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 08:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Bananaclip! After I posted, I turned the TV on to watch Dateline and I saw a promo for Fame. Looks like a good show!

Peepinagain

Monday, June 02, 2003 - 10:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Its hard to sing when you're dancing or moving around. Try it yourself you'll see how hard it is and you do get pitchy. Not giving any excuses just stating a fact. :)

Madelane

Tuesday, June 03, 2003 - 11:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, I just came from the taping of Monday night's show. I know who tomorrow's finalists and Monday's finalists are, but they told us not to tell. (I won't do the poll!)

Anyway, Joey Fatone was way funnier and goofier than I expected. Debbie was awesome, the band was awesome, and the show is going to be great!

The family members in the audience were really into it - Deon's group were all wearing airbrushed t-shirts.

Ryn

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 06:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm confused - there is a show Monday? or you mean they pre-tape Tonights show on Monday?

The way your comment rerads it sounds like you saw 2 tapings - or am I confused (very possible!)?

Madelane

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 06:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, I didn't know there was a show that was going to air Monday until last night. There's one tonight, one Monday, and one next Wednesday. They had already taped tonight's show, but they brought out the three finalists from the first show and the three from tonight's show. That's how I know who tonight's finalists are.

I only saw the taping of Monday's show. That's how I know who the finalists Monday are. (Although they tried to trick us.)

All they had left to tape is next Wednesday's show, which they are taping tonight! The last six will go then.

Another fun tidbit - while we were suffering through another long break, Danny(?) the salsa dancer from Miami danced around with another contestant through the audience and eventually several of the other kids got up and danced together and it was so cute!

Madelane

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 12:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow...all these new fans of the show on the boards and none of you have questions for someone who was there! I expected to be bombarded.

I came to work!

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 01:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I got lots of ?'s, just saw your posts.

Please don't spoil because we have a poll and I don't know if I could resist looking.

1. Does the judging get any better. I mean more constructive.

2. Do they sound better on tv or in the theatre.

3. Is there a warm up and is Debbie Allen around much.

4. Will you be seeing a lot of the shows and be able to tell us what really goes on when the cameras are off.

Madelane

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 02:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No way would I spoil! It has almost ruined it for me already knowing! I suppose it doesn't really matter though because I enjoy the show for the performances.

1. I guess so...what has obviously gotten better is that they are using wireless mics so the kids can dance freely, and they are taking advantage of it. They were dancing like maniacs during their songs. This way the judges weren't complaining about seeing dance moves. Carnie got shouted down every time she made a criticism though so it's hard for them to critique still.

2. Well, I can't compare until I see the show air, but the singing was to me phenomenal, and it hasn't sounded so good through the t.v. so far. Actually, Deon sounded terrible as you will see (AMAZING dancer), but the others sounded better than I have heard on American Idol.

3. If there was a warm-up we weren't inside yet. I'm sure they do though. Debbie was around the whole time for the taping, in fact she kept asking the producers to stop playing canned music to entertain the audience and let the band play for us. She is all over everything and I respected and admired her involvement.

4. I don't know how many times I want to go back because we were trapped there for hours, and we were cold and hungry and there were long breaks. And my arms hurt from applauding. I do want to go to a live show though.


I will say that all these kids appear to be friends and there is a lot of comeraderie, dancing together, etc. J.J. (Justin something) sang a rap for his song (by the way, he was GREAT) and Debbie told us that another contestant wrote the beats while J.J. wrote the lyrics. So they help each other out. Very nice.

Maris

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 02:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Madelane, like AI, it is hard to get emotionally involved with all the contestants. In the beginning its fun to watch the trials pureley for the entertainment purposes of watching some guy in green shorts who cant sing and cant dance. They weed out the less talented and as each week goes along I become more and more interested in the players and pick my favorite. Right now, I dont know enough to even ask questions because I dont know who to ask about.

Regarding spoiling.............SPOIL SPOIL SPOIL, create a spoilers thread, I love peeking. Dont know if I listent o them but I love to peek.

Jan

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 03:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Madelane did you see the one with harlann (the asian guy..not sure if that is his name)

Please tell me in a spoilers thread if he makes it or not!

Madelane

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 03:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
There is a tall Asian guy named Raymond and I did see him. I won't say whether he made it or not, not even in a spoiler thread, because Debbie Allen asked us not to.

That being said, I REALLY enjoyed his performance and he has a great voice and personality. He had a ton of supporters and family there and they all seem like "good people."

Also: I forgot to mention that another thing they seem to have changed is the videos they show before the kids perform...the ones I saw were VERY personal tear-jerkers. I think all 6 kids cried during their intros. It's a great way to get to know them and pick your favorites.

Maris

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 04:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What is that about, You expect to be bombarded and then say you dont want to spoil because Debbie asked you not to???? Why say anything then.

Seamonkey

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 04:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can see why there aren't any online games for this.. it would be pointless if they pretape and let an audience know in advance because you KNOW things will slip out.

I hope the shows where they ask the public to vote aren't like this.

Pamy

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 04:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Madelane..I like the personal behind the scenes info you are giving, thanks!!!!!
I think you are doing a great job of giving info and not spoiling, thanks for taking the time, many of us here DO appreciate it!!!

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 04:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Madelane, I can't wait to watch the show.
One more question, do you think the judges do as good a job picking the 3 in the shows that you saw as they did last week.

Seamonkey, I think after the elimination round by the judges, it is going to be live like AI so the poll her won't be affected by spoiling, we will just spoil here in the east for those in the west.

Texasdeb

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 05:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Where's my FAME? I turned on NBC & I've got Billy Graham or something. Isn't Fame supposed to be on at 7 central - or did I get my wires crossed?

Sweetbabygirl

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 05:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
GOD, but it seems like I haven't been online in ages! This job is wearing my fat ass out!

So far, it looks like Brandon will be going home.

Carnie really looks nice, I thought she was beautiful when she was heavy, but she's amazing now.

Hippyt

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 05:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Geez,that girl was dancing like a freakin stripper!!!!

Texannie

Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 05:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's on here! And yes, she looks like a stripper and got nailed for it by the first judge! Debbie, defended her. Loved the mother clapping when Carnie said "is anyone horny???" Hello??????