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So, I'm watching the fist audition show, and here are my views so far:
Earth Harp: Thought before I heard it that, if this thing works, it is going to be astounding. I was wrong. It was BEYOND astounding. The only flaw was that we didn't hear more of it. Truly one of the most amazing things I have had the privilege of witnessing in my life.
Father and daughter singing duo: Cute, but not a million dollar act. I think the panel got snowed by the cute factor, rather than the actual ability. Sorry, but I would vote no on them.
The stripping magician: Thank you for putting my profession back about 30 years, if not further. Asshole.
Crossbow act: I was screaming at my tv, "Why is HE wearing the protective vest, and not HER?" Thank you, Howie, for finally being the one with enough sense to ask this question!
Clogging dance squad ("Elements"): expected nothing from them, and was DEAD WRONG. Damn impressive, tight moves, should be interesting to see where they go from here.
Free form rapper: Amusing, but do the judges REALLY think he made that all up on the spot? And are they really going to take his word for it? Even if he did, entertaining, but not a million dollar act. He won't advance again.
Light Wire Theater: Impressive, but thought iLuminate from last season was a better combination of innovative dance and innovate technology. This is more tech than art, in my opinion, and despite what Howie thinks, I think iLuminate kicks these guys' asses. That being said, I still agree with the vote to send these guys on. They are good...I've just seen better is all.
Simply Sergio: I wanted to beat him with a baseball bat. Or a hockey stick. I'm flexible. But while I think the only person more deluded about Sergio than Sergio is Sergio's wife, even I have to admit his "God Bless America" was...decent. Sharon's right...he should pursue opera. Preferably in a city far away from me, and that I'll never be in. Ever. For any reason.
Maurice and Shanice: Okay, another father daughter duo. Cute. And they seem to actually be better musicians than the early cutesy act. And they're doing "You've Got a Friend." Aww, even cuter. And Maurice started singing, and I'm thinking, okay, this guy can sing pretty well. And then Shanice opened her mouth and sang. And my jaw hit the floor like an anvil in a Roadrunner cartoon. KERPLUNK! Seriously, where did that girl get those pipes?!? How does a girl that young with such a speaking voice have a singing voice that freakin' low, that freakin' powerful, and that freakin' awesome? I was floored. And while I think her Dad is good enough and the act works, I think this girl would just slay the world as a solo act. Good LORD she can sing!
For the record, I rewound my DVR to rewatch exactly two acts: Maurice & Shanice, and the Earth Harp.
So....what did you think, of these acts or others? Chime in, kids.....the talent show has begun!
Earth Harp: Thought before I heard it that, if this thing works, it is going to be astounding. I was wrong. It was BEYOND astounding. The only flaw was that we didn't hear more of it. Truly one of the most amazing things I have had the privilege of witnessing in my life.
Father and daughter singing duo: Cute, but not a million dollar act. I think the panel got snowed by the cute factor, rather than the actual ability. Sorry, but I would vote no on them.
The stripping magician: Thank you for putting my profession back about 30 years, if not further. Asshole.
Crossbow act: I was screaming at my tv, "Why is HE wearing the protective vest, and not HER?" Thank you, Howie, for finally being the one with enough sense to ask this question!
Clogging dance squad ("Elements"): expected nothing from them, and was DEAD WRONG. Damn impressive, tight moves, should be interesting to see where they go from here.
Free form rapper: Amusing, but do the judges REALLY think he made that all up on the spot? And are they really going to take his word for it? Even if he did, entertaining, but not a million dollar act. He won't advance again.
Light Wire Theater: Impressive, but thought iLuminate from last season was a better combination of innovative dance and innovate technology. This is more tech than art, in my opinion, and despite what Howie thinks, I think iLuminate kicks these guys' asses. That being said, I still agree with the vote to send these guys on. They are good...I've just seen better is all.
Simply Sergio: I wanted to beat him with a baseball bat. Or a hockey stick. I'm flexible. But while I think the only person more deluded about Sergio than Sergio is Sergio's wife, even I have to admit his "God Bless America" was...decent. Sharon's right...he should pursue opera. Preferably in a city far away from me, and that I'll never be in. Ever. For any reason.
Maurice and Shanice: Okay, another father daughter duo. Cute. And they seem to actually be better musicians than the early cutesy act. And they're doing "You've Got a Friend." Aww, even cuter. And Maurice started singing, and I'm thinking, okay, this guy can sing pretty well. And then Shanice opened her mouth and sang. And my jaw hit the floor like an anvil in a Roadrunner cartoon. KERPLUNK! Seriously, where did that girl get those pipes?!? How does a girl that young with such a speaking voice have a singing voice that freakin' low, that freakin' powerful, and that freakin' awesome? I was floored. And while I think her Dad is good enough and the act works, I think this girl would just slay the world as a solo act. Good LORD she can sing!
For the record, I rewound my DVR to rewatch exactly two acts: Maurice & Shanice, and the Earth Harp.
So....what did you think, of these acts or others? Chime in, kids.....the talent show has begun!
). We only had Semifinals and finals, so each act only performed 3 times in total across the series.
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