Know Your Meme: "Weird Al" Yankovic Helps Explain Auto Tune

I remember in 2001-2002 going into the studio with my classic rock band Brilliant Orange and having a few single notes autotuned, but it was described more as a way to assist - AKA auto-correct. Artists like Weird Al as well as the genius Frank Zappa have asked the question, "Does Humor Belong in Music". Obviously, the success of the previously mentioned two has given the world it's answer.

T-Pain was a visionary and saw a marketing opportunity as seized it. He milked it and took advantage of the software but - in a time of over-consumerism, waste and financial IQ meltdown...who's going to stop things like this from happening. This video DOES have a point about fads coming and going in music. From the accidental "SCRATCH" on a vinyl record to mouth percussion and guitar looping stations...creation is at the center. AND CREATE IS WHAT WE DO AS ARTISTS.

Will Steven Tyler Be an Ellen Jr. or a Voice of Rock to Redeem the Corny Idol Factor ONCE AND FOR ALL?

 Well, we really can't answer that question just yet. So let's get to speculating. HAHA! I think that's what blogging is all about by the way. It's all just speculation, but the great thing about a "web log" is that this is what connects us in a new way beyond mere in person bickering. It's logged, it's documented, it's plain as day for all who read, look and respond. It's really a new way bonding with our fellow man and woman. It's objective AND subjective.



Below is DOMINIC PATTEN'S hot of the press and seemingly highly controversial report of the possibilities in future 'Idol' fans' hearts, minds and eyes:

A HARSH REVIEW OF AEROSMITH'S FRONTMAN JOINING AMERICAN IDOL? >>> CLICK HERE TO IF THE VERDICT WAS FAIR.
 
PS - he's from here too: www.TheWrap.com

I say, unless you know exactly what goes on behind the production and cutting and splicing of video, i wouldn't judge or look too much into it for now. I'm more of the respectful reviewer. I like solid results and when the verdict is in on who will be the new Idol judge, I'll be watching along with my wife.

When it comes down to the black and white of the heart of the matter, the only thing that really matters is how much GOOD can the artists that are featured on AMERICAN IDOL, CREATE and SUSTAIN. Or at least, that - is what matters to me. People like David Archuleta and Crystal Bowersocks are the real artists AND - they're humble as all getout!!!!! :o)



READ ABOUT STEVEN TYLER AND HIS ROCKIN' BAND, AEROSMITH HERE - IN THEIR OFFICIAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY!!!!:

Walk This Way: The Autobiography of Aerosmith