Okay, so our nation has annointed another "American Idol." And the chat rooms are buzzing about whether or not humble guy
Kris Allen deserved the win over the in-your-face Adam Lambert.
The fact remains that both have been given a huge launch pad. And past "American Idol" contests have shown that the winner isn't always the one who gets the bigger career (remind me: who beat Jennifer Hudson? And did you fill your iPod with Taylor Hicks downloads?).
So which of the two, Lambert or Allen, do you think anyone will be listening to in five years? Does either have the chance of a Carrie Underwood or Kelly Clarkson-level career? How long before they pair up in a tour of "Rent"?
And is there any other message to take from this match-up's results besides the mass audience of text-message girls went for the smile?
Your thoughts?
The fact remains that both have been given a huge launch pad. And past "American Idol" contests have shown that the winner isn't always the one who gets the bigger career (remind me: who beat Jennifer Hudson? And did you fill your iPod with Taylor Hicks downloads?).
So which of the two, Lambert or Allen, do you think anyone will be listening to in five years? Does either have the chance of a Carrie Underwood or Kelly Clarkson-level career? How long before they pair up in a tour of "Rent"?
And is there any other message to take from this match-up's results besides the mass audience of text-message girls went for the smile?
Your thoughts?
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And is there any other message to take from this match-up’s results besides the mass audience of text-message girls went for the smile?
The bar has been raised. I think next season we'll see a more artistic colorful competition (I hope) and a somewhat older audience. Thank you Adam Lambert, for breaking the mold, and for bringing KISS, QUEEN AND ROD STEWART to the stage.
The one you need to watch out for Danny Gokee, who should have beat out both contestants. I think it was a blessing for him since historically the top guy doesn't do as well in his career.
But... It all comes down to who the idols get hooked up with to develop their music and careers. The direction that is chosen for them ultimately will make the a huge success or utter failure.
I see Adam in Vegas, Danny having a record in 4 months and poor Kris tangled up in contracts for 2 years like all the other winners. Hopefully people will remember him when all the legal contraints are removed.
I voted for Kris from the beginning because the music was easy to listen to and very emotion jogging. And I'm 52. I will be buying his record when ever it comes out! And Danny's and Matt's too. I'm sure the young girls voted for Kris because he's so cute. But he has a great voice with sweat tones. Adam probably would have won if he sang more soft inviting songs and didn't scream so much.
Then again, Idol gets all sorts of attention, whether or not its contestants represent the best of the best of musical talent. Given this parallel, I wonder if the classical music world would ever consider a contest that allowed an Idol-like public vote. It could be a great public relations move for the cause of classical music. The classical world does have its own stars and celebrities, but as Joshua Bell famously demonstrated recently, they're mostly not at any great risk of being recognized on the street (or in a subway, as it were). Classical music could use a marketing boost.
Would this just not fly in the rarefied air of the classical music scene? Or has this already happened in some way, for some classical music competition?