corianderstem
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Much better than his live performance on Idol, but still not even in the same universe as the original...but refreshing nonetheless considering just how horrific the live version is.
My thoughts exactly.
Much better than his live performance on Idol, but still not even in the same universe as the original...but refreshing nonetheless considering just how horrific the live version is.
ETA: I didn't quote it, but this was directed towards believer75's last post.
^Exactly. It's not like Adam tried to turn into a metal song or something completely different. He changed the melody and keys somewhat. That's completely normal for a cover of a song. And don't feel the need (and this isn't directed at you, believer, but to the people stroking out over this) to rush to U2's defense. Right before Adam's performance, Simon said that Bono called him on Saturday and gave Adam permission to do the song saying it would be their (the band's, obviously) pleasure to allow Adam to sing it. Apparently they're more than confident in his talent. But of course, it's not the 90s anymore,so I guess this just means they're selling out. Losers. /sarcasm.
Whenever I watch one of these hair-gel-whippersnappers on American Idol, I think to myself, "why don't you sing us a song that you wrote yourself, and then we'll talk about whether or not you have talent" lol
That's probably because they're not allowed to. They have a theme every week that they have to stick to. I think it would be an awesome theme night, though. Many of the contestants have written songs before auditioning for AI. I know Adam has, as well as others. I'm sure they'd love to be able to sing their own music; they auditioned for the show, hoping to eventually have a chance to make their own music. Also, Adam, in particular isn't exactly a 'whippersnapper'. He's 27, and he's been living in L.A. since he graduated from high school doing musical theater, working retail, auditioning, recording, etc. He's worked his ass off for this chance. It's not like he just woke up one morning and said, "Ooh, I wanna be famous. I should try out for American Idol".
For me, the usage of the term "whippersnapper" gives off a facetious vibe. Or maybe I'm just bent on seeing the good in everyone.
Whenever I watch one of these hair-gel-whippersnappers on American Idol, I think to myself, "why don't you sing us a song that you wrote yourself, and then we'll talk about whether or not you have talent" lol
You don't need to write your own music to be musically talented.
the studio version is a bit anti-climatic for me, sorry adam.
never end a song by fading out, imho.
That was the worst cover of One I think I have heard. Funny that most of the judges actually liked that rendition. Shows how bad their musical taste is...or maybe I am just strange
If I am strange it doesnt look good for the future of music for me.
I didn't hear that kid on AI sing it, but my guess is he sang it closer to the way Blige sang than Bono, and that's a shame.
First, the song is a classic. If the kid never heard of it, it's time to do some serious history and stop listening to the "it" group of the moment. Plus, anything released in the 90's is hardly "old".
Second, Blige, and from what it sounds like, this kid (and if it's Adam, then blech - that guy is one of the ugliest f*cks they've ever had on the show. If he wins, I dread the thought of seeing that mug for the next umpteen years), completely missed what the song was about. Belting or screaming it out is NOT the way to sing it. There are plenty of songs to "diva" - this isn't it.
For me, the usage of the term "whippersnapper" gives off a facetious vibe. Or maybe I'm just bent on seeing the good in everyone.
Some people sound like whiners "OMG THEYRE RUINING OUR SONG!" and "LOVE A HIGHER LAW DUDE, NOT LOVE is A HIGHER LAW" <- like, are you fucking kidding me here?
no, i'm not fucking kidding you, but i love how you have to be a complete douchebag to make your point- though i can't say i'm shocked at all.