It has been said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. I have been blogging on Idol since 2008. Since the purpose of these here Musings are to watch the show through a particular perspective that is different from the typical viewer, I know that I will vote... Continue Reading →
Well, it only took one week for America’s votes - 80 million more votes than last year’s first voting show – for me to scream NSFW utterances. It’s too early for a rant. Five of my Top 6 (so far) did make the top 20. And I found MY winner. So, let’s just get to... Continue Reading →
This will be much shorter than the six hours of Idol coming on Sunday and Monday. With the first cuts coming as voted on by Americans, I am taking a moment to give you my Top Six So Far plus a few more not their level but are worth paying attention to. You will notice... Continue Reading →
This past weekend was the 20th anniversary of the first American Idol’s first album. A lot has changed about Idol and the business the Idolists are seeking to have an impact in, but the dream of pop stardom remains the same. Having seen all 26 of the remaining Idolists, some are starting to breakaway from... Continue Reading →
Like last season, for two nights, the Idolists are performing for our votes at (promotional considerations paid by) the Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii. Nothing says entertainment like Disney, so it’s appropriate that Idol choose a Disney venue to find out who among the Top 24 26 is ready to entertain us. Every season I look forward... Continue Reading →
I’ve been doing some deep musing on 21-year-old Caroline Baran, the Idolist also known as Kaeyra. My introduction to her was in the final round of auditions. I was of two minds about that audition. Mind One thought her slow, jazzy-bluesy-soulful, and fearless take on Chris Stapleton’s Cold accompanying herself on piano was a bold... Continue Reading →
Say all the mean things that you want about my inner Simon Cowell but if you were paying as close attention as I was, you may have noticed a plethora[1] of artists going on to the Top 24 26 that had already received this Muser’s Seal of Approval. It almost makes me want to declare... Continue Reading →
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