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February 02, 2009

But Isn't That Kinda What "Live" Means?

You know ~ you put it out there knowing the risks?

...Minor said Hudson was very calm and prepared, and he counseled her to take the deep breath before she began so she could put herself in the moment. Although entertainers can perform live, Minor insisted that Hudson and Faith Hill, who sang "America the Beautiful" before the national anthem, use the tracks the NFL requires them to submit a week before the game.

"That's the right way to do it," Minor said. "There's too many variables to go live. I would never recommend any artist go live because the slightest glitch would devastate the performance."


How could it possibly be a "great", "TOUCHDOWN", "AMAZING" performance if she just stood there and used the singing accomplished safely in her own studio weeks before?

Fakey, fakey. I'm sick of it.

Posted by tree hugging sister at February 2, 2009 11:18 AM

Comments

There's something to be said for being personally there while the sound track is being played. The most effective way to be there personally is to show her image on the jumbotron while she is singing. That too can be taped. And if she can't hit the high notes she can always hire someone who can and mix their voice in.

See, all is better with technology.

Posted by: Skyler at February 2, 2009 01:53 PM

If a professional entertainer can't accept the possibility of making mistakes, they need to switch to a different career. Such as mopping floors or scrubbing toilets.

Posted by: JeffS at February 2, 2009 02:47 PM

I loved the part of the article that says she asked Minor afterwards, "How did I do?" And he replied "Touchdown!" because the truth is, saying "You lipsynched beautifully" would have sounded too.... oh, what's the word I'm looking for.... accurate.

Posted by: Julie at February 2, 2009 03:51 PM

No kidding, Julie.

"Great fake, kiddo!!!"

Posted by: tree hugging sister at February 3, 2009 05:51 PM

Symptom #1,428 of society in decline: Complete risk aversion.

Posted by: Eric at February 3, 2009 07:34 PM