Tinfoil Hat Time: Did The Producers Turn Up David Archuleta’s Screaming-Girl Chorus By Accident?


I’ve had a sneaking suspicion for most of the season that the producers have been sweetening the screeching-girl noises during David Archuleta’s performances, or at least enhancing it a bit–blame a childhood spent preferring Guns N’ Roses to New Kids On the Block. But! During Archie’s second song tonight, I swear I heard some evidence that there was at least a little bit of producer manipulation. Watch the clip above; when you hit the 20-second mark or so, listen to the “crowd noise” that comes in. Does it sound oddly muted, and oddly timed, to you? Especially since it’s accompanied by a pit full of stock-still young ladies who should have had their hands set to “sway” during this frenzy-inspiring moment? Maybe I’m just hearing the tongue baths of Randy, Paula, and Simon echoing in my ears, but something just seems a little… off. Ah, the unpredictability of live TV! [Redlasso via MJ]

 
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  1. beta.rogan  |   Posted on May 21st, 2008

    I haven’t watched AI in a couple years, but it was pretty obvious to me on both this show, (and shows like “Rockstar”) that subtle manipulation of the EQ and Vocal mix was going a long way towards making one singer seem better / worse than another. I absolutely believe it. It would be very simple, and with the right touch, it’s just barely noticeable.

  2. cassidy2099  |   Posted on May 21st, 2008

    I could believe it. I mean, why not, why wouldn’t they jam on the fake applause button? Like this show really has any integrity to begin with.

  3. Manola  |   Posted on May 21st, 2008

    I think you’re right….. Damn

  4. Thierry  |   Posted on May 21st, 2008

    I don’t know – while I’m inclined to believe that this is just another screwup in a season full of them, it might also be that we’re hearing screams of a group of girls in the back rows of the NOKIA!!!! Theater.

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