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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 5:11 pm 
That's what it sounded like to me.
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Konamouse
Member
07-15-2001
| Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 9:49 pm
Every AGT has been a singer. The only standout was Terry Fator (who sang without moving his lips, and used puppets).
I want variety ACTS. Singers have Idol and now Xfactor - go there, please.
Meanwhile, iLuminate needs to get hired here in Las Vegas. Maybe Blue Men Group will put them into their show, or Jabberwocky will incorporate them. Recycled Percussion is also here (at Tropicana) - that has potential.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Friday, September 16, 2011 - 11:04 am
I admit I am puzzled by those who do not want singers on a show that is named America's Got Talent just because they always win. Isn't singing a talent? Whether we like it or not, singing is among the most appreciated talents.
Besides, neither Landau or Michael Grimm, would have been eligible for American Idol because of their ages. How many of the past AGT winners and finalists would have been.
People connect with music and the people who make it on an emotional level. And as Piers said, it is easier to connect with a single person than it is with a group of people. And singers make it or not based on the strength of their talent. No gimmicks or props to rely on. Just the talent.
And as much fun as Team Illuminate and Silhouettes were to watch, the talent did not really lie in the performers. Any one of them could be replaced with another competent dancer. It is just a matter of training.
The talent was in the technology. If they had to perform without the technology, I suspect that they would not have been any better than the other dancing groups, for example, the Miami AllStars. Perhaps not even as good.
The stars of the acts were really the computer programmers. Essentially they are novelty acts. And novelty begins to wear off. The competition is about two weeks too long for these kinds of acts.
Singers cannot be replaced by anyone. They either have the talent or they do not. Landau definitely has it.
I am not saying that those groups would not have deserved to win if they had done so. Because they are entertainment acts and that is what AGT is all about. I would have been happy for either of them if they had won. And certainly would not have questioned America's choice. America votes for who they want. If it is singers then so be it. If it is variety acts, then so be it.
What I am saying is that I believe that the sense of personal connection to and the appreciation of individual talent is why people vote for the singers over the other acts.
Another kind of act is going to have to be spectacular to win over a singer. That is just the way it is.
Maybe we need a variety act talent show. It could be called America's Got Great Variety acts.
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Jenjackso
Member
02-10-2009
| Monday, September 19, 2011 - 9:18 am
I thought it was so interesting how Landau's initial story, in his first performance, was that he had never sang for anyone before but then we find out he's been trying since he was a kid and the article talks about musicians who have played with him for years.
He was off key and out of a tune quite a few times. It was nerves but still it wasn't perfect.
We were sorry that Illuminate didn't win, we would actually go to their show so hope that they do get a show that we can go to.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, September 19, 2011 - 7:07 pm
I think when people say they have never sung before, they are talking about performing professionally or before a large audience. Plenty of people have sung in church or in local clubs or events, but that is not really performing before an audience like AGT.
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Marameko
Member
07-14-2002
| Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 12:28 pm
Landau will sing the national anthem this Saturday night 09/24, at the WVU vs LSU game in Morgantown, WV on ABC around 8:15 PM,EST.A parade was held for him yesterday in his hometown of Logan, WV and he sang several songs. Governor Tomblin gave him an award to show how proud we West Virginians are of him.
With ESPN Game Day also broadcasting on campus, 2 undefeated/ranked < # 2 and # 16 > undefeated this place is all abuzz.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 9:19 am
2011 WVU vs LSU: Landau Eugene Murphy Jr sings the National Anthem
(yesterday)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvRPLYrVzIc&sns=em
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Marameko
Member
07-14-2002
| Monday, September 26, 2011 - 6:51 am
Thank you Mame ! It was nice that the crowd sang along.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, September 26, 2011 - 7:28 am
YVW Marameko, I've 'friended' him on FB so I get his musical updates. 
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Marameko
Member
07-14-2002
| Monday, September 26, 2011 - 8:55 am
I live 5 minutes from the stadium but I don't recall paying attention to the "sounds" from the stadium until this past game.A friend did get her photo taken with him but she was also in one of the sky boxes at the stadium; she was also nice enough to get his autograph for a family member. In WV if I don't know you............I know someone who does know you !
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 3:33 pm
There was a terrible echo effect on the video, but otherwise, it was good.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 3:28 pm
Piers Morgan has resigned as a judge. He won't be back.
http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/10/..../
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 9:27 am
Curious to see who they pick to replace him.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 10:22 am
one rumor was Howard Stern, but I don't think his audience is the one that will watch this show.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 10:30 am
In that case they'd lose me as a fan. I cannot stomach Howard Stern. Feh!
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Rvon
Member
12-11-2003
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 11:30 am
I agree with you, Mameblanche. I cannot stand the man either.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 11:32 am
The article that I read stated that if Howard joined the show, the live shows might have to move to NYC. Can't figure out where they would tape. The studios at 30 Rock don't seem to be as large as the ones in LA.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 11:35 am
I would also stop watching if it was Howard Stern. Blech.
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Mamabatsy
Member
08-05-2005
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 1:39 pm
EEEwwwww... They'd lose me. I could not watch if Howard Stern is on. I can't believe his fans would watch either. It's a lose/lose for the show.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 1:54 pm
Ooooh I have a brilliant (ahem) idea... if I may say so myself. This is the last season for HOUSE if I'm not mistaken, and I may be. But if it is... then HUGH LAWRIE, who is a MULTI-TALENT himself (tv star, comedian, thespian, singer, musician) would be the absolute perfect judge. I'll bet he can do and has done many of the various things they judge on that show.
The only catch is that from what I understand he's not a happycamper working in the States with his family far away in Britain and he's looking forward to not having to commute anymore.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, November 11, 2011 - 4:05 pm
Howard Stern would kill it for me but Hugh Laurie wouldn't be a draw either.
I figured Piers might move on, having his own show..
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, November 14, 2011 - 9:33 am
Howard Stern addresses AGT hosting rumours:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=14CLYanFqWU
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Jenjackso
Member
02-10-2009
| Monday, November 14, 2011 - 12:27 pm
I think it's funny how he says that if he was a judge the guy that won wouldn't have won. He doesn't even know that America does that voting.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, November 14, 2011 - 3:54 pm
I don't mind Howard, but he's definitely not right for this show. I can't believe they'd even consider it. It's a pretty family oriented show, so why even to there.
I'm not surprised about Piers moving on. He seemed miserable through most of this season.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, November 14, 2011 - 9:04 pm
Wow, his modesty is mind boggling. 
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