O/T COMPLETELY - X - Factor

[Twiggster]

... and the line is still from "Going Underground" if I recall correctly...

Which is why I posted it?

[Telepres]

Didn't make me cry with laughter - was crap actually

That's the point. It's so terrible, and so cheesy, it's untrue.

[LUFCRACE]

That's the point. It's so terrible, and so cheesy, it's untrue.

So don't watch it then.

I've made this point before, but I'll make it again.

People seem to spend their lives these days whinging about how crap TV shows like Big Brother and X Factor are. No one is forcing you to switch the telly on. They only put it on because a LOT of people enjoy them, and tune in.

I'm perfectly sure that there are equal amounts of people who spend their lives complaining that there is too much football (or other sport) on the telly.

It isn't the 60s any more, there are more than two channels out there, go watch something else. Or read a book.

[YorkshireSquare]

People seem to spend their lives these days whinging about how crap TV shows like Big Brother and X Factor are. No one is forcing you to switch the telly on. They only put it on because a LOT of people enjoy them, and tune in.

But many people, like me, are forced to watch it!

[LUFCRACE]

But many people, like me, are forced to watch it!

Is the door blocked up and are you strapped down into the chair?

[becchio bear]

Is the door blocked up and are you strapped down into the chair?

That sounds a bit kinky Anna

[LUFCRACE]

That sounds a bit kinky Anna

well in my head it just sounds like someone not being able to get up and leave a room when The X Factor comes on, but hey, if you want to think that, you just carry on

[Telepres]

So don't watch it then.

Eh? I watch X Factor as it is entertaining. A lot of the performers on it are terrible though, and I find that entertaining.

[LUFCRACE]

Eh? I watch X Factor as it is entertaining. A lot of the performers on it are terrible though, and I find that entertaining.

Yeah, sorry, made the mistake of thinking you meant you didn't like it when you said it was 'cheesy'. Some people like cheese, other's don't.
(Point still remains for lot's of other posters though )

[becchio bear]

Yeah, sorry, made the mistake of thinking you meant you didn't like it when you said it was 'cheesy'. Some people like cheese, other's don't.
(Point still remains for lot's of other posters though )

The first few programmes are entertaining but that's about it If your face don't fit with Simon you don't get anywhere as has been proven with past winners who he just sidelines. When it first started it was innovative and different, but now it is so stage managed it's ridiculous. Auto-tune for goodness sake in a singing competition, what's that all about Mind you they have Cheryl (can't hold a note to save her life) Cole as a judge so say no more I'd much prefer to see a programme trying to showcase a new band, playing their own instruments, singing (without auto-tune) writing their own songs etc.. now that would be worth watching
IMO of course

[LUFCRACE]

The first few programmes are entertaining but that's about it If your face don't fit with Simon you don't get anywhere as has been proven with past winners who he just sidelines. When it first started it was innovative and different, but now it is so stage managed it's ridiculous. Auto-tune for goodness sake in a singing competition, what's that all about Mind you they have Cheryl (can't hold a note to save her life) Cole as a judge so say no more I'd much prefer to see a programme trying to showcase a new band, playing their own instruments, singing (without auto-tune) writing their own songs etc.. now that would be worth watching
IMO of course

ah, you want FAME ACADEMY! Now there WAS a show worth watching.

[becchio bear]

The first few programmes are entertaining but that's about it If your face don't fit with Simon you don't get anywhere as has been proven with past winners who he just sidelines. When it first started it was innovative and different, but now it is so stage managed it's ridiculous. Auto-tune for goodness sake in a singing competition, what's that all about Mind you they have Cheryl (can't hold a note to save her life) Cole as a judge so say no more I'd much prefer to see a programme trying to showcase a new band, playing their own instruments, singing (without auto-tune) writing their own songs etc.. now that would be worth watching
IMO of course

ah, you want FAME ACADEMY! Now there WAS a show worth watching.[/quote]

Have I missed something?

[LUFCRACE]

Have I missed something?

Fame Academy was the BBC's version of The X Factor, ran for a couple of series and a couple of celebrity charity series in about 2003. Might have been pre-X Factor. Before they'd decided that it was too similar and went for Strictly Come Dancing instead.
The participants were openly encouraged to write their own songs and play their own instruments.
IMO it was a much better show.

[becchio bear]

Fame Academy was the BBC's version of The X Factor, ran for a couple of series and a couple of celebrity charity series in about 2003. Might have been pre-X Factor. Before they'd decided that it was too similar and went for Strictly Come Dancing instead.
The participants were openly encouraged to write their own songs and play their own instruments.
IMO it was a much better show.

Must say I haven't heard of this and sounds infinitely better Was Simon Cowell involved?

[LUFCRACE]

Must say I haven't heard of this and sounds infinitely better Was Simon Cowell involved?

No.

[Twiggster]

One of my bands got to the final of a "best new band" competition for Dutch telly, years ago. All the early rounds were done live, but the final had to be miming to a pre recorded take of our song.
We refused point blank. I mean - we played this song at least 4 nights a week in pubs and clubs around the country...why would we need to mime?
TV was adamant, as the show was going out "live" on national telly and they were scared of "errors or profanity" on the show.

So we did the playback - the guitarist reversed his guitar and played the back of it...the drummer used french loaves for sticks (crumbs flying everywhere!)...the bass player sellotaped his guitar lead to his ear...and the keyboard player "played" a stylophone, whilst sitting on the Hammond organ he usually played. As the singer, I deliberately looked at the wrong camera on every change and made sure my lip synch was totally wrong. (I won't tell you what I did using the microphone!)
Producer was furious! :mrgreen: However, the jury (including a member of Golden Earring and Jan Akkerman from Focus and Ruud Gullitt!) were in hysterics!

It was a viewer phone in vote....we actually won, on the phone votes - but the jury (rightly) gave first prize to the truly wonderful Urban Dance Squad...who went on to influence European rap and rock crossover.

We got crucified in the national press the next day - which helped to score us dozens of concerts, the following year!

[becchio bear]

One of my bands got to the final of a "best new band" competition for Dutch telly, years ago. All the early rounds were done live, but the final had to be miming to a pre recorded take of our song.
We refused point blank. I mean - we played this song at least 4 nights a week in pubs and clubs around the country...why would we need to mime?
TV was adamant, as the show was going out "live" on national telly and they were scared of "errors or profanity" on the show.

So we did the playback - the guitarist reversed his guitar and played the back of it...the drummer used french loaves for sticks (crumbs flying everywhere!)...the bass player sellotaped his guitar lead to his ear...and the keyboard player "played" a stylophone, whilst sitting on the Hammond organ he usually played. As the singer, I deliberately looked at the wrong camera on every change and made sure my lip synch was totally wrong. (I won't tell you what I did using the microphone!)
Producer was furious! :mrgreen: However, the jury (including a member of Golden Earring and Jan Akkerman from Focus and Ruud Gullitt!) were in hysterics!

It was a viewer phone in vote....we actually won, on the phone votes - but the jury (rightly) gave first prize to the truly wonderful Urban Dance Squad...who went on to influence European rap and rock crossover.

We got crucified in the national press the next day - which helped to score us dozens of concerts, the following year!

Ha ha love it Twiggs Sing live or don't expect to make your living from it is what I think.... You reading this Chezza

[revieboy]

genius twiggs!

[Twiggster]

genius twiggs!

This was the band who beat us into 2nd place....we weren't worthy - miming or not!!



Enjoy!

[revieboy]

Do no videos exist of it?