As the calendar page turns to May, people’s thoughts move to May flowers, Star Wars Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, graduations, and Justin Timberlake singing “It’s gonna be May.” Mine turn to the Eurovision Song Contest, my favorite annual musical event. It’s an extravaganza that is part World Cup Finals, Olympics, and Super Bowl,... Continue Reading →
With just three episodes remaining to crown an American Idol[1], now is an excellent time to ask ourselves the big question: who will win? The Evil Genius Producers (EGPs), Suits at ABC (sABCs), and Nineteen Entertainment[2] probably already know from seeing the vote counts. But if recent history is any indication, we can make a... Continue Reading →
It's the Third Annual Judges' Song Contest. Three songs were submitted to each Idolist, one from each judge. The Idolist makes their choice and, after the performance, tries to guess whose song they picked. The judges score a point each time an Idolist picks their recommended song. Let’s do some grades. Will (Johnny Cash Folsom... Continue Reading →
I need to start this entry with former Idol winner Just Sam. It wasn’t until two days ago that she was announced as a guest performer. It was not a coincidence to me that this last-minute invitation was offered in the wake of the most recent voting results, which saw two talented black performers being... Continue Reading →
With the most consequential cut behind us, we now have a Top Ten (even if it’s the wrong ten). Now is an excellent time to analyze what we have by taking a subjective and objective look at the ten remaining Idolists. As much as I like my data, I’ll start with my subjective takes first... Continue Reading →
Obsession • an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind: he was in the grip of an obsession he was powerless to resist. My body shakes. I get goosebumps from my arms down through my legs. I don’t want to breathe lest my senses be directed somewhere other than my ears. Eventually, I’ll regain the ability to utter, “OMG!” My... Continue Reading →
In the journey for Idol to find its Idol, two cuts matter to me the most. The first are the judges’ decisions on who makes/doesn’t make it out of Hollywood [cue Rod Stewart The First Cut Is the Deepest]. The second cut is the audience votes that decide the Top 10. “10” has long signified... Continue Reading →
Ray's Musings 