Yo dog. Waddup.
I sorta blogged the Idol phenomenon for the last couple of years over on MySpace, but I really hate that site, so I thought I'd dust this one off and give it a whirl. Here's to big changes in 2008. Ha.
Anyway, on to Idol.
A lot has been said about this being the best season yet, and I think there's a good chance of that being true. Before I get started on the details of the first live performances of the season though, I want to say a couple of things about what could potentially keep this from being the best season ever.
1 - bad song choices. Come on people - you're supposed to be Idols. You're trying to become superstars. Don't pick songs that don't suit you. Don't pick things that don't showcase your vocals. Don't sing boring, stupid, or just plain crappy songs under any circumstances. Your life on the show depends on it.
2 - 'safe' singing. If time has proven anything on this show, it's that the worst thing you can do is to try to play it safe. I've noticed (and it just happened tonight) that when the girls are nervous, they start to sing like pageant contestants. Yuck. When the boys are holding back, they sound like lounge singers. It's a disturbing trend I've been watching for years, and it's the surest way to find yourself voted off quickly. Take some chances. If you're going to suck, do it with style at least.
3 - wardrobe disasters. Be it the hair, the clothing, the makeup, or some other factor, what you look like counts. If this were radio maybe it wouldn't, but it ain't. Don't let the stylists make you into a freak.
4 - awkward movements. Or worse, no movement at all. You're on American Idol for Pete's sake. Take some ownership of the stage, but try not to look like a complete git (a la Clay Aiken's pathetic attempts at 'dancing'). You don't have to move a lot to have it be effective - you just have to look like you're connected to the song, engaged with the audience, not trying to chase the flying boom camera, and not afraid of falling off your 4-inch heels. And it helps if it doesn't look like you need to go empty your bladder. Just sayin'.
5 - be yourself. This should be the cardinal rule for all contestants. You were chosen for a reason. Be the reason, not the regret. Seriously. This one is the overarching principle that dictates everything else. If who you are isn't going to win you the show - well, you were probably never going to win anyway. So work with the arranger, work with the stylist, work with the vocal coach - but never let them dictate to you. Be the diva you are hoping to become and insist on having your own way. If you don't know what your way is don't worry about it - you can think about it from the losers circle.
Maybe all that's a bit harsh, but it is what it is. As a fan of the show I hope the contestants step up to the challenge, choose wisely, and knock it out of the park. There is some phenomenal talent on stage this year and I'm really looking forward to seeing how this all progresses.
I'll post separately on the boys and the girls until the merge of the top 12. Check back regularly for my updates.
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