Yesterday, I felt that I was transported into an imaginary auditorium whereby I became one of the audience in The Voice - Special competition. As I was seated at my seat, I could see that there weren't much enthusiasm nor rapturous clapping like the previous years. Though the audience was not big and not as enthusiastic as years before, there were aspiring competitors/singers getting ready to do their gig up at the stage. I guess, this stage was different - there are dancers too involved. As the atmosphere was set with the early voice control activities and short prayers, the aspirants were ready to give their best shot. However, as it is still the early stages of the competition, the back-up musicians were considerably cut back to drums and organist to facilitate the protruding prominence of voices rather than the strings sounds. Another new milestone in the competition. Probably to highlight the voices rather than the musical instruments itself.
At the precise moment, the host of the show came up to the stage to inform the audience of the new format of the competition. Hmmmmnnnnnn..... I could see that it was a new host. Later on, the audience was to find out that the regular host of the show had decided to join the set-up of another new singing competition at a nearby facility after years and months of deliberation. I guess, the audience was told that after so much of fact twisting, arm-twisting exercise and sweet talks plus sugary treats, the regular host had had enough and decided to move on for the better. The most shocking news of all which was announced by the new host was that the singing competition was rocked by a series of resignation of top executives of the highest level after "irreconcilable differences" and "bad vibes" to the corporate entity. Later, one of the audience shamelessly whispered to me that the "spineless and no back bone" other executives are still running the corporate entity despite a mutiny at the corporate levels of management! Hmmmnnnn....another audience whispered " they'll probably be on the chopping block next!" Somehow, I was unfazed by all these talks. Been there, done that! No one listens anymore! Might as well enjoy the competition, eh?
Anyway, the host announced that there seemed to be a slight change and twist at this stage of the competition. Then there is another format change in the competition. The preliminary round winners get to sing over and over again , week after week as most probably, there won't be any other winners until the next talent comes around. There was a huge jumping of joy scene noted among the contestants as this change was informed to the audience. The host then informed the contestants that the new twist of the competition at this late stage of the competition is that all three singers will sing and compete together on stage and try to outdo one another to win the judges approval. Once the judges turned their chairs over just like the ones from "The Voice", they will point out the winner of the competition. However, if the judges do not turn their chairs, the contestants would have been struck out and have to leave the competition indefinitely. "Wow! That is tough", I thought to myself. Standard are high,man. Better be like Chris Tomlin, Darlene Z. or even Mandisa and put up the very best or else it is out of the competition.
The host then introduced the judges and I could see that the three seat of "judges" had names at the headboard of the seat while they face towards the audience. Nope, they weren't Adam Levine or Blake Shelton or even Steven Tyler. Let me introduce to you the three multi-talented and multi-loving judges. They are The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit, man! The audience grew wild and exploded in rapturous cheers as the judges were introduced. They are the shinning example of The Voice-lar! I played my part by giving the judges a standing ovation as I clapped and waved my hands like a possessed lunatic out there! Woo hoo! Who wouldn't be proud to cheer for such glowing judges, right?
Anyway, the first three contestant went up to the stage and the motley crew of a band started to play the music. Each contestant tried to outdo one another and they tried their best to synchronize with one another and blend the music with each voice. It was excruciatingly painful to see this happening at this stage of the competition. Though the singing was not good the audience aren't angels too. They kept singing along just to blend in and not to hurt the feelings of the contestants. I guess, some of the audience are either tone deaf, musically-challenged or just mere ego polishers to these singers. Anyway, I could hear Randy Jackson who was sitting at the back of me saying, " It wasn't good, dawg. It wasn't good at all. It's pitchy and all over the place, man!" I guess, that says it all and the judges had still not turned their chairs. The only time the audience went wild with cheers was when the contestants stopped singing at the end of the song and the judges spurned their chairs around.
As the room quietened down for the judges comments, I could have sworn that you could hear a pin drop if it ever dropped. After a moment of golden silence, one of the judges remarked , " Repent! Repent! Repent! Be humble. Search deep in your heart and look me up during your quiet times! I will give you pointers when you are more humble to learn.Until then, you will have to live with this performance which you have made a mess."
Hmmmmnnnnn.....I thought that was an interesting comment.
This imaginary scenario and singing competition went up in a flash of smoke when a sweet young innocent voice of a child spoke, " Comdr, can you take me out of the kayak,please? Yippeeee........I am so happy. Fun,fun,fun,fun." Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh......it is good to have 40 winks amidst the cool breeze at a nearby lake!
At the precise moment, the host of the show came up to the stage to inform the audience of the new format of the competition. Hmmmmnnnnnn..... I could see that it was a new host. Later on, the audience was to find out that the regular host of the show had decided to join the set-up of another new singing competition at a nearby facility after years and months of deliberation. I guess, the audience was told that after so much of fact twisting, arm-twisting exercise and sweet talks plus sugary treats, the regular host had had enough and decided to move on for the better. The most shocking news of all which was announced by the new host was that the singing competition was rocked by a series of resignation of top executives of the highest level after "irreconcilable differences" and "bad vibes" to the corporate entity. Later, one of the audience shamelessly whispered to me that the "spineless and no back bone" other executives are still running the corporate entity despite a mutiny at the corporate levels of management! Hmmmnnnn....another audience whispered " they'll probably be on the chopping block next!" Somehow, I was unfazed by all these talks. Been there, done that! No one listens anymore! Might as well enjoy the competition, eh?
Anyway, the host announced that there seemed to be a slight change and twist at this stage of the competition. Then there is another format change in the competition. The preliminary round winners get to sing over and over again , week after week as most probably, there won't be any other winners until the next talent comes around. There was a huge jumping of joy scene noted among the contestants as this change was informed to the audience. The host then informed the contestants that the new twist of the competition at this late stage of the competition is that all three singers will sing and compete together on stage and try to outdo one another to win the judges approval. Once the judges turned their chairs over just like the ones from "The Voice", they will point out the winner of the competition. However, if the judges do not turn their chairs, the contestants would have been struck out and have to leave the competition indefinitely. "Wow! That is tough", I thought to myself. Standard are high,man. Better be like Chris Tomlin, Darlene Z. or even Mandisa and put up the very best or else it is out of the competition.
The host then introduced the judges and I could see that the three seat of "judges" had names at the headboard of the seat while they face towards the audience. Nope, they weren't Adam Levine or Blake Shelton or even Steven Tyler. Let me introduce to you the three multi-talented and multi-loving judges. They are The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit, man! The audience grew wild and exploded in rapturous cheers as the judges were introduced. They are the shinning example of The Voice-lar! I played my part by giving the judges a standing ovation as I clapped and waved my hands like a possessed lunatic out there! Woo hoo! Who wouldn't be proud to cheer for such glowing judges, right?
Anyway, the first three contestant went up to the stage and the motley crew of a band started to play the music. Each contestant tried to outdo one another and they tried their best to synchronize with one another and blend the music with each voice. It was excruciatingly painful to see this happening at this stage of the competition. Though the singing was not good the audience aren't angels too. They kept singing along just to blend in and not to hurt the feelings of the contestants. I guess, some of the audience are either tone deaf, musically-challenged or just mere ego polishers to these singers. Anyway, I could hear Randy Jackson who was sitting at the back of me saying, " It wasn't good, dawg. It wasn't good at all. It's pitchy and all over the place, man!" I guess, that says it all and the judges had still not turned their chairs. The only time the audience went wild with cheers was when the contestants stopped singing at the end of the song and the judges spurned their chairs around.
As the room quietened down for the judges comments, I could have sworn that you could hear a pin drop if it ever dropped. After a moment of golden silence, one of the judges remarked , " Repent! Repent! Repent! Be humble. Search deep in your heart and look me up during your quiet times! I will give you pointers when you are more humble to learn.Until then, you will have to live with this performance which you have made a mess."
Hmmmmnnnnn.....I thought that was an interesting comment.
This imaginary scenario and singing competition went up in a flash of smoke when a sweet young innocent voice of a child spoke, " Comdr, can you take me out of the kayak,please? Yippeeee........I am so happy. Fun,fun,fun,fun." Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh......it is good to have 40 winks amidst the cool breeze at a nearby lake!
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