Sam Tsui's NEW YouTube upload, which are his current 3 favorite songs! Please subscribe: HERE! :)
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Just A Dream - Sam Tsui & Christina Grimmie
Sam Tsui released his new YouTube cover of "Just a Dream" yesterday. Already receiving over 100,000 views in less than 24 hours, he is one YouTube inspiration in my eyes! Please check him out here!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
American Idol Online Auditions Launches!
According to MySpace, "American Idol is back in January 2010 for it’s 10th anniversary on FOX. The number one hit series, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, empowers contestants and viewers to share their voices to help decide who will be America’s next superstar. While celebrating the upcoming 10th season, hopefuls across the country will, now for the first time, have the opportunity to audition for American Idol from the comfort of their own home. Season 10 auditions are an opportunity for you to audition for American Idol and potentially be selected to advance to the American Idol Los Angeles callbacks. Online audition videos of eligible participants submitted for consideration will be judged according to the same parameters as live venue auditions. If you are selected to progress to the Los Angeles callbacks, you will be required to provide or arrange for your own travel to the Los Angeles callbacks."
I think this is a great way to explore talent in the world, however, I think they are going to attract more than enough videos that don’t express real performers talent. The whole idea in my head is “How bad do you really want it?” If you want it that bad, you will be willing to stand in line to wait your turn to audition in front of the judges. Another factor that concerns me, as a performer is, it is so much easier to sit in front of a computer screen and upload a video, but it’s not the same as performing in front of a panel of judges. I think this aspect is taking away from the “real idea” behind American Idol and instead attracting unwanted/unneeded people who claim they have talent while sitting in front of their computer screens. For a show this big, you have to have some experience in performing and working a stage. However, with the world becoming so digital, I feel like this way of auditioning takes away from the true meaning of how bad you really want to be the next American Idol.
Aside from MySpace, I am true believer in finding great talent within the world of YouTube. Here are some artists, in my opinion, that express their true passion, dedication and musical talent. It's creative artists like these, who are unique and deserve a shot at becoming America's next superstar.
Information taken from MySpace.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Greyson Chance Performs "Waiting Outside The Lines" on Ellen
After 13-year-old Greyson Chance posted a YouTube clip of himself performing Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” in April, he never dreamed that a video could become a viral sensation being viewed by more than 28 million people.
From posting that one YouTube video, his obvious talent shined through after his invitation to perform on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Before performing his Lady Gaga cover, he talked with Ellen about what inspires him along with receiving encouraging words from Lady Gaga herself, who advised him to “work really hard, be focused, and stay away from girls,” adding what had already become readily apparent: “You’ve already won over everyone’s hearts.”
In just a few short months, Greyson became a well-liked star. After being invited back to The Ellen Show for a second time, DeGeneres announced “he was to become the first artist signed to her newly formed label eleveneleven Records, which will release his first single this fall on eleveneleven, Maverick and Geffen Records.”
“This is my dream and I’m living it,” Greyson says. “I’ve never wanted to do anything else except write songs and perform them.”
Greyson was over inspired after seeing Lady Gaga perform “Paparazzi” at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. “I was awestruck by her performance,” he says. “I love her sense of drama and theatricality, plus she’s an amazing singer and piano player.”
His first hit video is now up to 52,277,459 views. With his new single that was just released on Ellen this month already having 286,729 views along with being available to purchase on iTunes. This kid is truly inspirational to me along with the gift he was given of being talented and having great stage presence. It’s so obvious that he has a passion for music, works hard, and wants to please others with his music. I have so much respect for him as an artist and the fact that he started out at such a young age. He is a prime example of why music programs in schools should be supported and the talent that comes within it.
Information taken from: GREYSON CHANCE - Official Site
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