Cruise Idol: Part 1 of 2
Cruise Idol
- Three rounds of intense competition
- 3,000 possible cruisers to compete for title
- 10 best selected to move on to the second round
Song choice: "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys
ROUND ONE:
Dedication: I was privileged enough to be able to switch my dedication which was originally directed to my future wife who wasn't able to be on the cruise with me. DJ Matt messed up my song number, actually it was my manager Christopher who did not proofread what I wrote. At any rate the wrong BSB song came up and I refused to sing it.
Rededication: To each and every person there that night. I think they felt special to know that I cancelled the dedication to my wife for them.
I was honored by DJ Matt's immediate placement into the second round of Cruise Idol.
ROUND TWO:
- Audience number: 1100
- Participants: 10
- Song: Each contestant was asked to sing the same song that was sang in round 1, except for one girl who sang a terrible first song and chose Ave Maria for her second, which she sang worse than me. Not really, I sang better.
- Outfit: Brown Leisure Suit, Captain America T-shirt*
*I was given the nickname of "Captain America" because I wore a Captain America shirt the first round of competition and from then on out I was referred to by everyone as "Captain America"
There was even a little girl in an elevator who leaned over to her parents and said "its him . . ." and the mom said "who?" and the little girl said "its Captain America" and the mom smiled and said to me "she really liked your singing". I went on to dedicate my song in Round Two to that little girl.THE PERFORMANCE:
Key Moments of the Performance:
- Imaginary cord toss into the crowd
- Elbow crawl towards audience transitioned into a side roll
- Running off stage to personalize the song in front of the crowd (which increased cheering)
- Forgetting my line and effortlessly jumping back on stage
Judges Question and Answer:
Question: How did bring such a tight creaseless leisure suit?
Answer: My mom does my laundry and packed it for me.
Judd overview: My favorite part was the fact that people actually cheered and that the random group of 14 year old girls really took a liking to me**.
The arm crawl was a crafted move that Christopher and I practiced in our stater room.
Another great part of it all was that I got free drinks the rest of the cruise, I had a dressing room before and after the show, and DJ Matt gave me shout outs whenever I went to the Moonlight Dance Floor.
*Here I am taking a moment to pose with two of my fans
The Q&A was basically just a judges response, but the crowd was behind me and left no doubt in their minds as to the value of my music and performance. I also think Monica and I shared a moment, but that storyline will more fully develop in the next performance.
SPOILER ALERT: I make it into the next and Final round of Cruise Idol. Stay tuned.
posted by 3703 @ 4:45 PM
14 Comments:
Wow, kinda reminds me of Senor de la Jolla.
you may be a one trick pony, but everyone digs your tricks! Well done, I can't wait to see what happens next!
Its like Senor de la Jolla minus the magic and plus singing and dancing.
And, Allison, a one trick pony only does one thing, just looking at a single performance I counted about six--such deeds take me from "one-trick" pony to a "labyrinthine or circuitous" trick pony.
At least you aren't a fibber. Round 2 - you jumping back on stage DID look effortless.
Rumbler-
I hate that we are two worlds apart. And that I can't reach to your heart, but believe me, when I say, that I like when you sing that way. Because you are my fire and my one desire.
Sorry Allison, but its true.
My favorite thing about Cruise Idol was that you became a Tween Star. You are amazing Captain America.
LOL. Yes I think we witnessed the power of a boy band.
All I can say is WOW! I really, really, really wish i could have been there. I missed out, big time.
Do you sing at church?
So, you never said whether you won the contest or not? I can see you stole the show.. You are freaking HILARIOUS..
Goldie, I was Choir President for a while. My duties mainly just included taking roll call. My music is yet to really manifest itself.
JRC, There is one more performance for you to see and I will reveal the final tally at that time. . . stay tuned.
looks like you won the hearts of many little girls in true BSB fashion!!! I'd say a job well done :) I'm glad you weren't caught lip singing...that would have been grounds for elimination.
Rumbler,
First, when (not if) you are called back for you're encore performance, all it will take is a quick call on your TCD (tellular communications device) and i will be at your side with my Recordion. Though we have not practiced in person for a time, I know that the heart will go on.
Second, props on all the 13-17 year old girl screams in the background. You truly are an American idol.
All I can say is, FINALLY! That's cool you were choir prez. Keep singing (if that's what you call it)! xoxo
hilarious, thanks for a laugh :)
Way to go Juddy! Ian and I were laughing so hard and way impressed with you when Cathie gave us the report. Nice work!
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