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America’s Got Talent Season 7: Music List

Since there are three nights in Vegas I will put all the music onto the same post and update it as each day goes by:

VEGAS WEEK: JUDGES FAVORITES
Calvin Harris – Feel So Close
Jessie J – Who You Are
Flo Rida – Good Feeling

JUDGES FAVORITES
Music Sung by Female Vocalists:
Leona Lewis – Footprints In The Sand
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Johnny Cash – Folsom Prison Blues
Martina Mcbride – Do It Anyway
Jewel – You Were Meant For Me
Sheryl Crow – If It Makes You Happy
Rolling Stones – You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Music used by Dance Groups:
Missy Elliott – Get Ur Freak On
Avant – Graduated
Mims – Move If You Wanna
Far East Movement – So What?

Music used in Novelty:
Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats
Michael Buble – Feeling Good
Pilot – Oh Ho Ho It’s Magic or Selena Gomez – Magic

Music Sung by Classical Vocalists:
Il Volo – O Sole Mio
Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Rigoletto – La donna e mobile (here is the “Three Tenors” versions )
Rachmaninoff Op. 21 No. 7 – Zdes Khorosho (How fair is this spot)

Music sung by the Vocal Groups
Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World
Ray Charles – Let The Good Times Roll
The Ronettes – Be My Baby

Music used by Youth Acts
The Jackson 5 – Blame It On The Boogie
Gloria Estefan – Turn The Beat Around
David Guetta – Without You

Music sung by Male Vocalists
Johnny Rivers – Secret Agent
Tom Petty – Free Falling
Goo Goo Dolls – Iris
George Strait – The Chair
Paul McCartney – Maybe I’m Amazed

Music played during Eliminations
Ludwig van Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata
Jordin Sparks – No Parade
Coldplay – Fix You

VEGAS WEEK: STANDBYS
Music sung by the Vocal Groups
Young The Giant – Cough Syrup
Christina Aguilera – Fighter
Frank Sinatra – New York, New York
Carl Perkins – Blue Suede Shoes or the Elvis Presley version
Bob Dylan – Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right or the Elvis Presley version

Music used by the Youth Acts
James Brown – Get up offa that thing
Adele – Turning Tables

Music used by the Aerialists/Acrobatics Acts
Lady GaGa – Marry The Night

Music used in the Dance Groups
The Isley Brothers – Who’s That Lady
The Turtles – Happy Together
Martha & the Vandellas – Dancing in the Streets

Music used in the Novelty Acts
Elvis Presley – Rubberneckin
Lady GaGa – Bad Romance
Scott Joplin – The Entertainer
Frank Sinatra – New York, New York

Music used by the Dancers
Chris Brown – Yeah 3X
Chris Brown – I Can Transform Ya
Lil Wayne – I Am Not A Human Being

Music played during Eliminations
Leona Lewis – Alive
Coldplay – Fix You
Christina Aguilera – Lift Me Up
R. Kelly – I Believe I Can Fly

America’s Got Talent Seven 7: Vegas Week

This week there are three days of America’s Got Talent at 8:00pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

At the top of Vegas Week the judges have separated the acts into two primary groups:
- Judges Favorites: are the acts that the judges believe have the best chance to succeed on the live shows
- Standbys: are the acts the judges are unsure about and will see them if there are slots available after the Judges Favorites have gone through

Anyone whose name is not found under the two groups mentioned above they would not perform in Vegas and would be going straight home that day. The catch is with that though is that some acts that do not have a chance to prove their worth at all while there will be some others that were given a free pass to the Live Shows in New York. The acts that we will definitely see in the Live Shows include:
- William Close: Earth Harp
- Olate Dogs: Dog Act
- David “the Bullet” Smith: Human Cannonball

While the Judges Favorites are performing the Standbys are required to sit in the audience and watch what happens. What I found to be interesting is that people are crumbling left and right. I am not used to seeing that for America’s Got Talent, but a major part of that could be how the show is being edited to evoke maximum drama within a one-hour show.

On Wednesday / Thursday I will post who made the Top 48 Acts (well now 45 since 3 acts got a free pass to New York) that are moving on to the Live Shows in New York, I will also attempt to breakdown who came from which group / category so we can see how they all panned out.
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Guaranteed America’s Got Talent Las Vegas 2011 Storylines

For those of you who are new to the America’s Got Talent franchise and maybe to reality TV in general, you have to remember that the producers are trying to produce a show. One way they do that is by producing storylines into the show. Last year for example, they made sure they had a number of harmonica players on the show. Of course, you knew they weren’t going to let that many harmonica players through to Las Vegas. However, it plays out well in Las Vegas to have 3 acts all doing harmonica and the judges choose which one is going to go through.

Maybe I’ve been writing about these shows for too long, but I’ve already seen a number of these storylines prepared for Las Vegas. Here’s some off the top of my head:

Motorcycles/Bikes
-The motorcycle trick brothers with the funky bikes that jumped over stuff and got close to their friend
-The motorcycle kids that drive around in the huge ball (a really old circus act that I remember first seeing as a kid at Circus Circus in Las Vegas and was amazed)
-The BMX bike guys who do tricks on the ramp

Kid Singers
This could really be done every season, but there are a number of kid singers that will compete this year. Some of these are likely to include PopLyfe, Anna Graceman, Dani Shay, etc.

Kid Wrappers/Dancers
Lil’ T Tanner, The Sh’Boss Boys and the other kid dance crew (can’t remember their names) fit this group.

Jugglers,
Seems like there were a lot of jugglers this year. Frank Oliver, Charles Peachock and Frank Miles.

Then, of course, we’re going to have the standard adult singers, the dance crews, magicians, and then the variety acts which will always be on the show.

Watch for these storylines to play out. They’re guaranteed to happen to night and only one act per category (maybe 2 for the singers) above is likely to make it through.

Also, I must admit in my previous post about lack of stars, I did forget to mention the girl that sings with PopLyfe. She definitely has star quality as well. Although, don’t be surprised if she has to make the tough decision to go alone or with her friends. She’s definitely the star.

More America’s Got Talent 2011 Las Vegas Discussion

Yaoi Huntress Earth has again provided commentary on the various acts from last night’s episode of America’s Got Talent that made it to Las Vegas and a few others. Here’s her write up:
Alaska (I laughed when he taught them how to do the “Alaska Dance”) and Marylee.

Geechy Guy: (Comedian) He was pretty good, more hits than misses. And his silly energy that works for him.
Vegas Week: I think he could make it unless they’re only letting one comedian in. If so he probably won’t when compared to the impressionist.

Illumni Men’s Chorale: Great twist on chorus music.
Vegas Week: Good chance on making it to the Top 40.

Soleil Rousseau: (Dancer) I respect pole dancing in a more artistic way and it was decent.
Vegas Week: Don’t think she’ll go any further.

Seth Grabel: (Magician) My new favorite for the magicians; he’s rather unique.
Vegas Week: Out of all the magicians auditioning now, I see him as the most likely to make it to the Top 40.

The BGP: (Band) I agree with Sharon, they need to find their own identity. Other wise they’re pretty good.
Vegas Week: If they can do that, it’s a very good chance.

The Art of Teknique: (Dancers) The best of the child acts so far.
Vegas Week: They usually bring in at least one kid act and they could be it.

Now I just need to convince her to write more blog posts for Pure AGT.

Prospects for AGT Las Vegas Week per Yaoi Huntress Earth

Well, we’ve all been really busy here at Pure America’s Got Talent and so we haven’t been able to provide the commentary that we usually offer. However, Yaoi Huntress Earth has provided commentary in the comments of this post on the various day 2 acts potential in Las Vegas. Here’s her write up:

As for Day 2′s passed acts…

Echo of Animal Gardens (Animal Trainer): It was nice, but wasn’t there another bird act earlier?
Vegas Week: She’s going to have to do more if she wants to go farther. The parrot singing alone isn’t going to cut it as a Vegas act.

Mrs. Smith (Performance Artist): Sorta reminds me of Mary Ellen except with some talent and is a lot less painful on the eyes. Not a bad guitarist.
Vegas Week: Unless she can expand what she does, I don’t see her going beyond that. I’ll be interested to see what Peirs thinks.

Saint Luke’s Bottle Band (Bottle Band): Fun just for how odd they are. I would like to see them take on some more contemporary stuff next time.
Vegas Week: Their novelty might get them into the Top 40, especially if they can do a variety of music.

Lys Agnes (Opera Singer): I normally have a problem with singer who could compete on any generic singing show appearing on this one, but I’ll admit she’s really good and very pretty (just love her hair).
Vegas Week: Unless she really screws up, she’s a shoe-in for the Top 40.

The Midget Dancer: As much as I like midgets, I wouldn’t have put her through.
Vegas Week: I predict Vegas Week will be where it ends.

Those Funny Little People (Variety Act): They remind me of the Zupper Stars. Cute in a creepy way for a little while, but then I wanted to see them do more. Though it was funny when they were tormenting Piers.
Vegas Week: It could go either way.

The Silhouettes (Dancers): That was beautiful and one of the best auditions I’ve seen this year.
Vegas Week: They’ll pass and if they do what they did last year with giving ten acts an automatic slot, I could see them getting it.

The Kinetic King: That was very unique and fun, but I wonder how he’d sustain a show or top that.
Vegas Week: About a 70% chance of going through.

America’s Got Talent 2010 Top 48 Week 2 Results

The following is last night’s results episode for America’s Got Talent. Who will stay and who will be sent home. Enjoy the show!

America’s Got Talent 2010 Top 48 Week 2

In case you missed this week’s episode of America’s Got Talent. Check out this full episode of America’s Got Talent including people like Michael Grimm, Ascendance, and many many more.

America’s Got Talent Top 48 Week 1 Videos

Looks like last week I got distracted and forgot to post the videos for the first week of the America’s Got Talent 2010 Top 48. Better late than never. Plus, last night’s performance hasn’t been posted yet. I’ll post it once it’s available.

Week 7 Night 1 of America’s Got Talent Top 48 Performances

Week 7 Night 1 of America’s Got Talent Top 48 Results Show

Let’s Stop the “Will This Act Work in Vegas?” Line

I think it’s lame that the judges mention that they need to carry on a show in Las Vegas. I think this is by design, but they need to stop it and find a new line. First of all, why should they hold the act to this standard. It’s not like they are really getting a headline show in Las Vegas if they win. I live in Las Vegas and I never saw Kevin Skinner’s name on any billboards or any headlines.

Plus, if this is the standard, then half of the top 48 wouldn’t be there. The might be extremely talented, but they don’t stand a chance of having a show in Las Vegas. Plus, the show wants to have a nice variety of talent. This stands in opposition to the idea of finding the best Las Vegas act. So, you can’t have it both ways.

I like in Britain’s Got Talent where they get to perform for the Queen. Works out much better I think. It’s a great story and provides for the variety of acts that the show wants. Especially since it’s the Queen’s Royal Variety show.

America’s Got Talent needs to find a new line. It’s just never fit very well.

Official America’s Got Talent Forum Posting Policies Are Lame

Turns out that some of the readers of Pure America’s Got Talent (this site) have been cheating on me and heading over to the official NBC America’s Got Talent forums. Good thing I’m a forgiving guy. At least as long as they keep coming back;-) I should also make it clear that this site is a completely independently run fan site. I have no connection with America’s Got Talent, Fremantle Media, NBC or any other part of the show. I do have contact with their PR and publicity people like any other TV news organization might have. However, this site is for the fans.

Well, turns out that a number of readers from this site are reporting that their comments on the NBC America’s Got Talent boards are getting taken down. Reports are that it’s for a TOS Violation, which likely is for comments that were “inappropriate and bordered on contestant bashing.”

I haven’t been to those AGT boards in a while, but I remember they had a ton of really funky rules. In fact, that’s part of the reason I haven’t gone back. However, I find it pretty amusing that they want to try and control people’s comments even if it’s bashing the AGT contestants. Don’t they realize that by doing so, they’re just making people even more angry with the show?

I guess it’s good news for me, because plenty of those people have come to this site where they can share their feelings openly without worrying about a TOS violation. Also, don’t get me wrong. NBC and America’s Got Talent are well within their rights to remove anything that they want on their site. Just like I can remove anything if I feel like it’s in the best interest of this site. However, just because they can, doesn’t mean that they should.

I’ve been running a number of TV related blogs with open comments for the past 4 years. I’ve seen thousands of people comment over that time. Yet, I’ve only had to moderate a half dozen comments (besides the straight up SPAM comments). It just very rarely makes sense to remove comments that people have made. There’s almost no benefit.

Instead the way to deal with those comments is to address them in an open manner. The problem is that it takes some real skill to do it effectively. I’m guessing that the board moderators for the official AGT forum don’t have those skills (or haven’t been given them). So, it’s just easier to make a rule for them to remove the comments. I personally only draw the line when people start making personal comments about other people’s comments or vulgarity of any sort. That’s just unnecessary.

While it feels like removing the comments will make things better, it ironically usually makes things worse.

As such, you’re certainly welcome to make critical and heartfelt comments about America’s Got Talent on this site. In fact, we’re happy to see when you do. That doesn’t mean we will agree with you or that other readers will agree with you either. We can be adults and disagree about topics. Unfortunately, that’s a talent that America seems to be sorely missing.

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America’s Got Talent Season 7: Music List

America’s Got Talent Seven 7: Vegas Week

Guaranteed America’s Got Talent Las Vegas 2011 Storylines

More America’s Got Talent 2011 Las Vegas Discussion

Prospects for AGT Las Vegas Week per Yaoi Huntress Earth

America’s Got Talent 2010 Top 48 Week 2 Results

America’s Got Talent 2010 Top 48 Week 2

America’s Got Talent Top 48 Week 1 Videos

Let’s Stop the “Will This Act Work in Vegas?” Line

Official America’s Got Talent Forum Posting Policies Are Lame

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