U2 on X-Factor?

Originally posted by KaiserJose:I would hope not.

U2 cite how the want bands to come through the ranks in the modern era and like to give a chance to decent if not very established acts. I would think that this goes against a lot of what they stand for as a band.

Simon Cowell's poptart-producing machine (aka a 'toaster') has encouraged a musical world of very good singing voices but little else in musical talent.

When you think of some of the best song writing musicians it has to be said a lot of them don't have particularly great singing voices - Win Butler, Francis Black, Bob Dylan, James Murphy, Steve Maulkmus are some that come to mind.

I remember doing a study on the effects of modern age media promoting beauty on what people determined as beauty in other people and people are definitely affected by this idea of 10/10. Similarly I think by focusing a lot on people's singing voice a lot of other things are missed over.

Well, that's just the rambling thoughts of a guy who's only a 9/10 in looks

Originally posted by blink:(and those two judges are fucking hot)

Originally posted by iTim:[..]

Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh?

Originally posted by iTimWell it's that time again!...Love it or hate it, it's difficult to avoid it. Anyway, I'll post up youtube videos of U2 covers.

[1] At the bootcamp stage, Terry Winstanley performed "One" - no longer in the competition, althought did go through after this performance...

[YouTube Video]

[2] Last weekend (15/10/2011) 'Nu Vibe' performed "With Or Without You" - needless to say, they were evicted from the competition...

[YouTube Video]

[3] Here's a nice little conversation with Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls) - This is from X Factor USA, surprised me a little.

[YouTube Video]

Anyway, next week is 'Rock Music' week...check back then!

Originally posted by KaiserJoseI would hope not.

U2 cite how the want bands to come through the ranks in the modern era and like to give a chance to decent if not very established acts. I would think that this goes against a lot of what they stand for as a band.

Simon Cowell's poptart-producing machine (aka a 'toaster') has encouraged a musical world of very good singing voices but little else in musical talent.

When you think of some of the best song writing musicians it has to be said a lot of them don't have particularly great singing voices - Win Butler, Francis Black, Bob Dylan, James Murphy, Steve Maulkmus are some that come to mind.

I remember doing a study on the effects of modern age media promoting beauty on what people determined as beauty in other people and people are definitely affected by this idea of 10/10. Similarly I think by focusing a lot on people's singing voice a lot of other things are missed over.

Well, that's just the rambling thoughts of a guy who's only a 9/10 in looks