I got home from work last night and didn't really have anything to do. I finished my book already and didn't want to read anything that I had in the house. Because I really didn't want to spend my night watching crappy television I decided to kill some time on the Internet. I was browsing one of my regular sites when I noticed something about The Sing-Off. When I initially saw previews for the show, I assumed it would be like all of the other competition-based reality shows. It would take weeks, maybe months to conclude and be filled with people who think they are God's gift to discipline X and that everybody should love and adore them immediately. Boy was I wrong.
Sing-Off is a 4 night, 8 group competition featuring strictly a cappella groups. I watched the pilot and was hooked. Some of these groups are absolutely phenomenal. I will admit, I have a deep love for a cappella done well. While attending Luther, there was a group of guys who had a wonderful group called Undeclared, and if Luther does anything well it's music, so you can imagine how exceptional they were. Anyway, I burned my way through the first 3 shows (2 parts each) last night and cannot wait until the finale on Monday night. My two favorite groups (I honestly can't say which I hope wins more) are both still in it and I'm positive that one of them will win the competition!
While the caliber of the teams is outstanding, the aspect of the show is actually how those who have been kicked off reacted. A lot of times you see people whining and moaning that they were booted off but all of the teams who were taken off have been such gracious in losing. It's so refreshing to see. I also like the judging. The judges are all in music (Ben Folds, the lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls, and one of the Boyz II Men men) and have been really great at giving both constructive criticism and praise.
I don't know if you can tell but I just really liked what I saw. Instead of gushing more I have added a few videos that were pretty outstanding. A lot of it is music that I don't really care for in its original inception but really dug after hearing it on the show. Anywho...it's amazing what the human voice can do! Who needs instruments!
Nota singing Jason Mraz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPrc99HvGRY
and Jackson 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utLfiHam5bY
Beelzebubs singing Flo Rida
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGmE_LmlxdY
and the Who
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwRcXUlLli0&feature=related
4 comments:
Wow, I didn't think I'd care for that very much but it's pretty decent. I especially liked The Who medley.
Well, I fell captive to youtube videos of The Sing Off show. I probably watched like 12 of them. It kept me entertained. There were several good ones. I kind've like the old ladies (Maxx Factor) that sing the Beach Boys medley. The Nota and Beelzebubs were good too.
P.S. The main singer guy that starts the Who Medley and Come Sail Away is cute. He's got my vote. His voice is rather good too.
I concur LeAnn...I liked Maxx Factor but I knew that they probably wouldn't stay because everybody else was so flashy :( After the first night I really wanted Nota to win but then I heard the guy sing who did Behind Blue Eyes and Come Sail Away and I am torn. He's cute and can sing...a killer combination, not to mention their version of Sweet Caroline was pretty fantastic. I can't wait to see how it turns out tonight.
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