Mar
23
2012
23
2012
Episode 4: Jayson Belt
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Amen Bains and Jayson Belt discuss a question Amen has always wondered, ‘What exactly happens in a pawn shop?’ They also dive in Jayson’s world of working on the production side of American Idol for the past 5 years and explore what he sees happening in the world of reality television.
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Good job Amen! I so love to hear my creatively/talented nephew conversing with you.
But he confirmed what he and I have wrestled in conversation before. A.I. does, thru it’s editing, sell to ppl what they “want” to see.
I’ve asked Jayson in the past, to tell me when the episodes start with the talent rather then the “jokes”… I have known many very talented young people who cant even get an audition but a 60 yr old (breaking the America Idol age limit) who cant sing but is zany is shown on the show!
I do think talent can sell itself – the American Public could appreciate talent rather then the absurd and zany people to “laugh at” rather than celebrate the God-given talents. But when the show isn’t “real” contrived or manipulated it is very sad for the overall result.
You should check out Daughtry – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bnX-6sJZBw&feature=artist
Thanks so much for the support and encouragement Paul. Really appreciate it!