So I'm trying out for American Idol...suggestions needed - The Orange Mane

Boobs McGee · 07-12-2009, 04:24 PM

Just waited in line this morning, got my pass, Now I'm going back tuesday to hopefully get a shot at an audition. There's no guarantee, as they do some kind of random seat pick thing, but anywho....

Needed some song suggestions. Well, lemme rephrase that. I've never really watched the show, so I don't know what the judges are looking for. Do they really care what kind of song you sing? Or is it more about showcasing your talent?

Anywho, I've got about 5 songs right now that I think are gonna be money, but would love some more suggestions.

I'm a baritone, range goes from about an a (bass clef) to an e maybe an f above middle c before I have to get into the ol' falsetto (sp?). Hope that kinda gives you an idea.

Anywho, I can sing kinda any style, from country to operatic...so no suggestions are ruled out!

P.S.!!!!!!

This morning was awesome, the whole thing is taking place at Church (invesco, come on now people), so I basically spent 4 hours at one of the most magical places on earth today. THEN, on tuesday, I'm sitting section 110, row 16, seat 11! or vice versa on the seat/section. REGARDLESS, I'm basically gonna be loungin at the field all day haha!!!!

So wish me luck, cause I'm goin to hollywood

Is it coincidence that tryouts are taking place on hallowed ground?
I
THINK
NOT

:

Los Broncos · 07-12-2009, 04:28 PM

What song do you plan on singing?

Spider · 07-12-2009, 04:28 PM

all can tell you is , wear clean clothes and no not pick your nose ...........

TDmvp · 07-12-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronconia

suggestions needed

AS someone who has been around music all my life singing in bands , I personally would shoot myself in the head before trying out or being on that crap show that has turned the music industry into a turd factory ...

sirhcyennek81 · 07-12-2009, 04:47 PM

Well...umm...be yourself...I suppose thats all the advice you need.

Kaylore · 07-12-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDmvp

AS someone who has been around music all my life singing in bands , I personally would shoot myself in the head before trying out or being on that crap show that has turned the music industry into a turd factory ...

Not an AI fan, but the music industry was hardly a gem of purity before the show - unless Idol has been on for decades and I didn't know it.

SonOfLe-loLang · 07-12-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDmvp

AS someone who has been around music all my life singing in bands , I personally would shoot myself in the head before trying out or being on that crap show that has turned the music industry into a turd factory ...

The hate of American Idol is usually unfounded and by people who never watch the show.

As for what you should pick, anything that fits your voice. Try not to do something edgy, just pick the perfect song for your pitch and tone. They NEVER look for a gimmick of for flash.

summerdenver · 07-12-2009, 04:55 PM

I don't follow American Idol, so can't help with songs but I do wish the very best of luck to you.

theAPAOps5 · 07-12-2009, 05:04 PM

Do not sing what is popular right now. I only watch the auditions and they always comment about hearing the songs that are hot right now or recently.

Seems they like songs that show off a persons vocal range and talent. So pick a song that is defining but not hard.

What genre do you sing? My wife tried out locally to make it to tryouts. She didn't win but came in second and was recruited by an agency but it never panned out. She is into show tunes but I don't think that is what you should go with.

If you really want to go all out find a song written by Randy Jackson or Simon Cowell. If you can wow them with one of their own it is bonus points. I once saw them say something like this after an audition.

Okay that is all I have but good luck and tell us how it really goes down!

24champ · 07-12-2009, 05:08 PM

Wear a bikini.

It worked for that one girl last year.

footstepsfrom#27 · 07-12-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronconia

Is it coincidence that tryouts are taking place on hallowed ground?
I
THINK
NOT

:

I hate to tell you this but they held tryouts down here at the new Crapboys stadium also.

tsiguy96 · 07-12-2009, 05:27 PM

so wait, you arent even gauranteed to get an audition for the show at all?

i know not everyone gets in front of randy etc, but i thought everyone gets to get in front of some judges to see if tehy are good enough

Pseudofool · 07-12-2009, 05:28 PM

Someone beat me to it; but I couldn't help myself from posting this:

Pseudofool · 07-12-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Not an AI fan, but the music industry was hardly a gem of purity before the show - unless Idol has been on for decades and I didn't know it.

Plenty of really talented people play/make music their whole lives without being part of the music industry. Idol dilutes the culture, I don't see how anyone can argue against that. I mean texting to see who the winner is?

Tombstone RJ · 07-12-2009, 05:34 PM

The one criticism I've heard about the AI is that the judges usually favor the contestants who over do it. That is, subtlety is not valued by the judges when it comes to singing. The judges like a Mariah Carey type performance, even though this type of performance does not necessarily mean you have talent, it just demonstrates your ability to belt out a tune at full strength.

So, whatever you choose to sing, sing it loud and proud. As another poster suggested, go with a song that best fits your vocal strengths.

Rohirrim · 07-12-2009, 05:46 PM

Free Bird.

Northman · 07-12-2009, 05:49 PM

I want to see you on the rejections vids so sing Cannibal Corpse- Butchered at Birth.

Tombstone RJ · 07-12-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

Free Bird.

Or Stairway To Heaven (then whip out the air guitar for the solo).

BroncoDoug · 07-12-2009, 05:55 PM

good luck man, I hope you get to hollywood and can rep Bronco Nation on the Show!

tsiguy96 · 07-12-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pseudofool

Plenty of really talented people play/make music their whole lives without being part of the music industry. Idol dilutes the culture, I don't see how anyone can argue against that. I mean texting to see who the winner is?

it gives plenty of very very talented singers a way to be noticed which they otherwise wouldnt be, how is that bad?

TheReverend · 07-12-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

Well...umm...be yourself...I suppose thats all the advice you need.

Is your radar going crazy?

I don't even have one and I'm hearing alarms.

CBF1 · 07-12-2009, 06:04 PM

So you are a singer

Where do you wait tables? I think if you are gay that will help..... Not that there is anything wrong with that.

PS: Going to Hollywierd is nothing to brag about.

PSS: Pick a gangster rap song and get wiggy with it.

Bob's your Information Minister · 07-12-2009, 06:06 PM

If you make it....you have to tell us how many of the contestants hook up during Hollywood week.

Because I am sure there is some screwing going on at that hotel.

sirhcyennek81 · 07-12-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReverend

Is your radar going crazy?

I don't even have one and I'm hearing alarms.

Yeah it is going off a bit.

JCMElway · 07-12-2009, 06:33 PM

Wow, this thread is gonna be epic......

07-12-2009, 04:24 PM	#1
Boobs McGee I promise to stay alive till the day that I die Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glendale Posts: 5,042 Adopt-a-Bronco: CassiusVAAAUGHN	So I'm trying out for American Idol...suggestions needed Just waited in line this morning, got my pass, Now I'm going back tuesday to hopefully get a shot at an audition. There's no guarantee, as they do some kind of random seat pick thing, but anywho.... Needed some song suggestions. Well, lemme rephrase that. I've never really watched the show, so I don't know what the judges are looking for. Do they really care what kind of song you sing? Or is it more about showcasing your talent? Anywho, I've got about 5 songs right now that I think are gonna be money, but would love some more suggestions. I'm a baritone, range goes from about an a (bass clef) to an e maybe an f above middle c before I have to get into the ol' falsetto (sp?). Hope that kinda gives you an idea. Anywho, I can sing kinda any style, from country to operatic...so no suggestions are ruled out! P.S.!!!!!! This morning was awesome, the whole thing is taking place at Church (invesco, come on now people), so I basically spent 4 hours at one of the most magical places on earth today. THEN, on tuesday, I'm sitting section 110, row 16, seat 11! or vice versa on the seat/section. REGARDLESS, I'm basically gonna be loungin at the field all day haha!!!! So wish me luck, cause I'm goin to hollywood Is it coincidence that tryouts are taking place on hallowed ground? I THINK NOT :

07-12-2009, 05:34 PM	#15
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,527 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	The one criticism I've heard about the AI is that the judges usually favor the contestants who over do it. That is, subtlety is not valued by the judges when it comes to singing. The judges like a Mariah Carey type performance, even though this type of performance does not necessarily mean you have talent, it just demonstrates your ability to belt out a tune at full strength. So, whatever you choose to sing, sing it loud and proud. As another poster suggested, go with a song that best fits your vocal strengths. Last edited by Tombstone RJ; 07-12-2009 at 05:38 PM..

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sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,772 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	Well...umm...be yourself...I suppose thats all the advice you need.

07-12-2009, 04:55 PM	#8
summerdenver Ring of Famer Rebuilding both offense and defense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,822 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	I don't follow American Idol, so can't help with songs but I do wish the very best of luck to you.

07-12-2009, 05:04 PM	#9
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,141 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	Do not sing what is popular right now. I only watch the auditions and they always comment about hearing the songs that are hot right now or recently. Seems they like songs that show off a persons vocal range and talent. So pick a song that is defining but not hard. What genre do you sing? My wife tried out locally to make it to tryouts. She didn't win but came in second and was recruited by an agency but it never panned out. She is into show tunes but I don't think that is what you should go with. If you really want to go all out find a song written by Randy Jackson or Simon Cowell. If you can wow them with one of their own it is bonus points. I once saw them say something like this after an audition. Okay that is all I have but good luck and tell us how it really goes down!

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tsiguy96 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,563 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	so wait, you arent even gauranteed to get an audition for the show at all? i know not everyone gets in front of randy etc, but i thought everyone gets to get in front of some judges to see if tehy are good enough

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CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,943 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	So you are a singer Where do you wait tables? I think if you are gay that will help..... Not that there is anything wrong with that. PS: Going to Hollywierd is nothing to brag about. PSS: Pick a gangster rap song and get wiggy with it.

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Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,931 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	If you make it....you have to tell us how many of the contestants hook up during Hollywood week. Because I am sure there is some screwing going on at that hotel.

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