NU
There seemed to be quite a lot of iffy pitching last night, I wonder if they had monitoring issues á la Eurovision a few years ago!
Or maybe the singers just aren't very talented.
I can only assume there are monitors across the front of the stage (or maybe flown) as I haven't seen the use of any IEMs.
Daniel was one of the many iffy / forgettable performances, I'm not surprised he went.
Or maybe the singers just aren't very talented.
I can only assume there are monitors across the front of the stage (or maybe flown) as I haven't seen the use of any IEMs.
Daniel was one of the many iffy / forgettable performances, I'm not surprised he went.
MB
I can only assume there are monitors across the front of the stage (or maybe flown) as I haven't seen the use of any IEMs.
Daniel was one of the many iffy / forgettable performances, I'm not surprised he went.
I believe they listen off the main PA Rig.
Its interesting that if you go and see the show live, especially last year, the sound in the studio is amazing - and sometimes much better than the TV mix.
I can't speak for this years bunch as I've not been yet.. but the standard is much lower this year in my opinion.
The Nurse posted:
I can only assume there are monitors across the front of the stage (or maybe flown) as I haven't seen the use of any IEMs.
Daniel was one of the many iffy / forgettable performances, I'm not surprised he went.
I believe they listen off the main PA Rig.
Its interesting that if you go and see the show live, especially last year, the sound in the studio is amazing - and sometimes much better than the TV mix.
I can't speak for this years bunch as I've not been yet.. but the standard is much lower this year in my opinion.
NU
Really? That's interesting. I'd have thought with a studio the size of that one, listening off the PA would cause problems.
One thing that is apparent from the judge's comments is listening in the studio makes the contestants sound much better! I remember Sharon once saying that slight pitching errors can be hard to pick up on at the time and are only exposed when they watch the playback. Having done the sound for a number of musicals that were recorded (admittedly on a much smaller scale!!) I concur.
Media Boy posted:
I believe they listen off the main PA Rig.
Really? That's interesting. I'd have thought with a studio the size of that one, listening off the PA would cause problems.
Media Boy posted:
Its interesting that if you go and see the show live, especially last year, the sound in the studio is amazing - and sometimes much better than the TV mix.
One thing that is apparent from the judge's comments is listening in the studio makes the contestants sound much better! I remember Sharon once saying that slight pitching errors can be hard to pick up on at the time and are only exposed when they watch the playback. Having done the sound for a number of musicals that were recorded (admittedly on a much smaller scale!!) I concur.
DA
Emily has quit the show after the papers printed pictures of her allegedly carrying out a happy-slapping attack on another girl.
http://www.xfactor.tv/news/article/?scid=188
Quote:
Here at The X Factor’s official website it sometimes falls to us to break unpleasant stories.
Today we have to do just that.
15 year-old schoolgirl Emily Nakanda has quit The X Factor competition, withdrawing with immediate effect.
Emily will not sing in the competition on Saturday’s big band night, and for her, the competition is over.
Emily chose to withdraw from the competition following stories which have appeared in the tabloids over the last couple of days. She is pictured, on mobile phone footage and video stills, allegedly carrying out so-called happy-slapping attacks.
In one video, Emily, still in her school uniform, is seen fighting with a girl. In another, her group of friends is seen laughing and threatening another teenager. One of her friends is holding what could have been a weapon.
Although the teens could have just been messing about, the video has received much attention due to the current spate of knife crime among young people.
Emily, from North London, was just fourteen when she auditioned and is the youngest contestant ever to have made The X Factor finals. She was very proud to be representing her age group in the competition.
Official statements
Speaking as it became clear Emily could not continue, a show spokeswoman said: "In response to the stories in the papers this week regarding Emily Nakanda we have conducted our own investigations into the matter and we can confirm that she has chosen to withdraw herself from the competition with immediate effect."
Speaking on behalf of Emily, Louis Friberg, Emily's Mother said, "As a family we are heartbroken and are very disappointed with Emily's behaviour, we feel that there is no choice but to withdraw Emily from the competition. Emily and all the family sincerely apologise to both Anna, her school and all the fans that have supported Emily. Emily regrets her actions but there is no way, as a family, we can excuse her behaviour. Emily is very sorry to have let the show, Sharon and the viewers down."
Sharon Osbourne, Emily's mentor on the show said today: "I am deeply saddened by this whole situation."
Today we have to do just that.
15 year-old schoolgirl Emily Nakanda has quit The X Factor competition, withdrawing with immediate effect.
Emily will not sing in the competition on Saturday’s big band night, and for her, the competition is over.
Emily chose to withdraw from the competition following stories which have appeared in the tabloids over the last couple of days. She is pictured, on mobile phone footage and video stills, allegedly carrying out so-called happy-slapping attacks.
In one video, Emily, still in her school uniform, is seen fighting with a girl. In another, her group of friends is seen laughing and threatening another teenager. One of her friends is holding what could have been a weapon.
Although the teens could have just been messing about, the video has received much attention due to the current spate of knife crime among young people.
Emily, from North London, was just fourteen when she auditioned and is the youngest contestant ever to have made The X Factor finals. She was very proud to be representing her age group in the competition.
Official statements
Speaking as it became clear Emily could not continue, a show spokeswoman said: "In response to the stories in the papers this week regarding Emily Nakanda we have conducted our own investigations into the matter and we can confirm that she has chosen to withdraw herself from the competition with immediate effect."
Speaking on behalf of Emily, Louis Friberg, Emily's Mother said, "As a family we are heartbroken and are very disappointed with Emily's behaviour, we feel that there is no choice but to withdraw Emily from the competition. Emily and all the family sincerely apologise to both Anna, her school and all the fans that have supported Emily. Emily regrets her actions but there is no way, as a family, we can excuse her behaviour. Emily is very sorry to have let the show, Sharon and the viewers down."
Sharon Osbourne, Emily's mentor on the show said today: "I am deeply saddened by this whole situation."
http://www.xfactor.tv/news/article/?scid=188
TV
It's the right decision. Robbing this silly girl of her place in The X Factor will send out a clear message that getting involved in "happy slappings" or the like will not be tolerated. For once, the show is taking a strong moral stance and their disproval of Emily's actions will be far more effective in driving the point home than any talking-to by a headmaster or policeman.
AJ
I agree. She came across as such a sweet girl that it's hard to believe she could be capable of such a vicious attack. Makes you think really.
I've never liked her attitude on the show, good riddance to this horrbile little girl.
02cashindavid posted:
pad posted:
The video on The Sun's website is very distressing to watch
I agree. She came across as such a sweet girl that it's hard to believe she could be capable of such a vicious attack. Makes you think really.
I've never liked her attitude on the show, good riddance to this horrbile little girl.
GM
I agree. She came across as such a sweet girl that it's hard to believe she could be capable of such a vicious attack. Makes you think really.
I've never liked her attitude on the show, good riddance to this horrbile little girl.
I agree. After her sob story during the auditions, I'm sure if this was infact true, the girl she happy slapped would have wanted her to die.
After all this, I now don't think I believe her when she said she was moments for death...
AJG posted:
02cashindavid posted:
pad posted:
The video on The Sun's website is very distressing to watch
I agree. She came across as such a sweet girl that it's hard to believe she could be capable of such a vicious attack. Makes you think really.
I've never liked her attitude on the show, good riddance to this horrbile little girl.
I agree. After her sob story during the auditions, I'm sure if this was infact true, the girl she happy slapped would have wanted her to die.
After all this, I now don't think I believe her when she said she was moments for death...