Post by Rereader on Sept 1, 2008 7:58:43 GMT -5
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Performed by a very ill Jason Castro
(Partial 1:26)Over The Rainbow ca.youtube.com/watch?v=T_EAiYOp8Xs
Well, no one can’t say that Jason isn’t a trooper. Depsite his cold and sore throat, he doesn’t sound too shabby, but you can tell that he’s hurting. No singer should be singing with a sore throat, but, I guess, considering the scheduling circumstances of the tour, the show must go on.
This is one of those times that it is actually to Jason’s benefit that he possesses a gentler performing style than some of the other singers. His song selections are more acoustically driven and, because of this, the dynamic levels are more uniform in his folk style of singing. So, he never has to project the sound as fully as some of the other singers - in fact - it would diminish the laidback, earthy characterization of his performances.
And, yet, he still has that adorable smile for the fans - don;t you just love it?
Now, round. out. your. mouth. Jason - when you feel better of course. haha Watch that “ee” vowel - try not to smile too much. Blend some “ah” vowel - and hence the correct mouth formation - into the “ee” mix. And keep your throat rrelaxed and open.
Great work, nonetheless!
(Partial)Crazy ca.youtube.com/watch?v=pN_nzYaDlJs
Jason experienced technical difficulties during this number and, basically, had to perform the first part of this song acoustically for his Bossier City audience. It was actually interesting to watch him - totally unfazed! Good for him - just keep the song moving and let the technicians get their act together - which they did very quickly!
Boy, this song sounds really, really good doesn’t it? He really understands how important it is to grab the pure “eh” vowel in the word “Crazy”. I am so happy for this technical advancement - it’s not an easy one to achieve and, yet, he did it! What a huge improvement from the beginning of the tour.
And he really has a more determined vocal presence with this song. I think it really allows him to expose is expressive, soulful style of singing in a liberated manner and, in doing so, his voice expands in confidence and focus.
This was very animated and artistically superlative performance. Bravo!
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