tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20710455.post1257809746087319863..comments2023-12-20T08:31:53.642-05:00Comments on POPSURFING.COM: "American Idol" RecapMichael in New Yorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01449933463450154603noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20710455.post-59127882183271904002007-03-16T10:13:00.000-04:002007-03-16T10:13:00.000-04:00Altmike, the producers decide the lineup to fulfil...Altmike, the producers decide the lineup to fulfill all sorts of demands, most of all creating an exciting show. They want someone big early on so people don't get bored, they want a strong finish, sometimes (but not always) they seem to try and balance slow songs with fast, and certainly they are always aware of showcasing favorites -- the people they want to see go far -- in every way possible, by giving them good face time, crafting their little segments better, etc. Others have said backstage you can tell who the producers think will make a good show, because those people get preferential treatment by hair and makeup and so on, though I don't think they would be so heavy-handed as to shut anyone out. .You can usually also tell a difference in how their performance is edited -- I'm sure they try to make everyone look good (it has to be entertaining, after all or no one will watch) but someone always seems to get a few more exciting "cuts" in the editing and a little more flash and pizazz in the staging. <BR/>And Justin, your friend thinks Modest Mouse is super non-mainstream? No one whose music has appeared on The OC and One Tree Hill could ever make that claim. Ever.Michael in New Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449933463450154603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20710455.post-69900270501563601852007-03-15T14:37:00.000-04:002007-03-15T14:37:00.000-04:00Regarding the Ford Ad, I have friends who swear th...Regarding the Ford Ad, I have friends who swear that Modest Mouse is the most alternative band ever. (meaning, non-mainstream) Thus, I loved watching the group perform Float On to a Ford Ad. Heh. I think Modest Mouse just sold out. <BR/><BR/>And I agree with you about Sanjiana (or however you spell it) it's gotta be tough sitting there knowing the audience is rooting for you to lose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20710455.post-11635934182469872192007-03-15T12:28:00.000-04:002007-03-15T12:28:00.000-04:00Couple of thoughts-First off. Diana. Not sure if y...Couple of thoughts-<BR/>First off. Diana. Not sure if you noticed but she came out singing the second verse of "More Today Than Yesterday" instead of first. That was kind of funny.<BR/>Second- I was curious. How exactly do they figure out the order that the contestants perform? I agree that number one slot would have a harder time of it given lower viewership. But certainly it isn't a random draw? They always seem to have a heavy hitter at the end of the show.... doesn't seem fair.altmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13643151494802055646noreply@blogger.com