We posted this video because Harry Connick, Jr. has the same ideal as us in wanting to "smarten up" the performance of popular American music. Glad most of you agree!
He's the only credible judge that any of these "music" shows has ever had. TV should enrich culture. But these singing shows take one of the most difficult disciplines out there and says, "you don't have to know anything about it, to do it." It's embarrassing, and insulting to the musicians who struggle to find work in America, or leave the country to find work. It's like saying, "you don't have to go to law school, to be a lawyer....you can just come off the street and do it." For musicians, this show is incredibly stupid and frustrating. I think that the majority of the population represents J.Lo's attitude. You know nothing about music, but can't accept the fact that you know nothing about it. :) Harry is way more tactful than I would be....almost all of these contestants shouldn't be anywhere near a stage....and these "judges" know next to nothing, and have no business judging singers. I could literally record myself and just play it back for every contestant: "it sounds terrible. go to school, study voice, learn your theory, take lessons, learn how to practice, PRACTICE, then come back in about 10 years. :) People need to stop calling this industry "music." It's NOT music. It's entertainment.
@@alexanderleeart They are completely different genres of music, though. "Blue Light, Red Light" had a big band ensemble backing him, and "She" had a funk band backing him. "Blue Light, Red Light" got me into Harry Connick, Jr, and I still listen to it on the regular, but I also have "She" in the rotation just as much. I love them both and would never be able to put on above the other. I've also seen Harry Connick, Jr multiple times over the years performing with his big band, quartet, and even a full-blown orchestra, but my favorite concert of his that I've ever been to was when he was touring with his funk band in support of "She" and "Star Turtle" back in the mid-90's. They were just mind-blowingly awesome, and Harry was able to do a lot more spontaneous and improvised music with that type of band. It's a shame he has never wanted to revisit that era of his music. I'd pay so much money to be able to see him with that funk band again!
This is EXTREMELY basic stuff. Pentatonics is level 1 knows knowledge. But you’ve been led to believe it’s all about message and simple melody. Not about music.
Thank you, Harry, for knowing that there's more to being a good musician/vocalist than just tricks and frivolous ornamentation and not being afraid to get in people's faces about it. Your depth is like an olympic swimming pool to J.Lo's kiddie pool.
What people don't know is that Harry is a prodigy. He was taught by the jazz greats at a young age. He understands the science and theory of music. So when you have a Jlo who "sings" into a computer to enhance her vocals or a Keith urban who is also manufactured you're going to have a gap in understanding what music really is. Harry is looking for real talent and not someone who can be manufactured cuz as we see real singers have more longevity.
NickBlevinsGuitar His explanation was actually perfect and 100% correct. He said there are 12 chromatic notes, and that the pentatonic scale is FIVE of those twelve notes. And that they are the five most consonant and melodious notes from the chromatic scale. 99% of the vocal runs you hear from Christina Aguilera to Aretha Franklin are based on that scale.
Robert Langslet Any student of music uses the term Chromatic pitches as notes outside of the home key area, so any tonal music will have 7 pitches in the scale it's based off and 5 chromatic pitches. But why even mention chromatic pitches if the scale he's trying to explain doesn't contain any? That doesn't make any sense. And I wasn't arguing that singers don't use pentatonic scales in their vocal runs. I was just stating everyone claiming this guy knows his shit when he clearly is just tossing around vague concepts he doesn't have a clear understanding of. (Major Pentatonic scale= Do Re Mi So La Do)
NickBlevinsGuitar Are you seriously suggesting that one of the most famous and skilled jazz musicians of our time doesn't know what he's talking about when describing a pentatonic scale? A man who arranges music for his band? Who has been reading music since childhood? He mentioned the 12 notes of western music because Jlo seemed confused and he wanted to start from the basics. He went on to say that a pentatonic scale is the 5 most sonorous notes out of the 12, and the most common notes used in fast scalar motion by singers and jazz musicians. Is that wrong? Do you know something he doesn't?
“You know too damn much”. The usage of the notes on the musical scale seems pretty much musician 101 doesn’t it? The fact that she doesn’t know and doesn’t care is rather damning.
Jlo doesnt let him talk because she feels intimidated by his knowledge, but its weird how aggressive she gets about it. Why is this causing her anxiety, its the most simple concept in music
This reminds me of a liberal and a conservative debating. The conservative (connick) points out a fact and the liberal (lopez) can only respond emotionally.
It's really a shame that JLo is so defensively, aggressively, and proudly ignorant. Harry Connick, Jr. is a real artist and a real musician. JLo could learn a thing or two.
Gotta love how every time Harry starts calmly explaining something that everyone else could use listening to, he gets immediately interrupted. I've been in that place so many times.
Narcissists will ALWAYS interrupt, mock, cajole, or otherwise brush off deep understanding and thorough intelligence about ANY subject. And why? SIMPLE. I mean, just listen to her. SHE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND. And there is a lesson taught in the first book of my series--by the villain, no less: "Never interrupt what you do not understand. EVER." --Nitrozite Jennifer Lopez could learn by listening to BOTH Harry Connick Jr. *and* Nitrozite. 💪😎✌️ One is a Ghost Dragon, though. Slightly more intimidating, but both are more intelligent. 😂 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
musicmaestrodj Funny story. A band I was in opened for Keith back when he first broke in the scene. I have a pic of our little trailer next to his huge bus.
@@connorcampbell5551 How many are coming to Urban shows vs. Connick? Stating obvious, but it’s about the song, always will be. Urban has songs more people want to hear. Connick is a technician. Great. That’s his thing apparently. Still I’m on board with riffing. Empty riffs are just that.
The problem here is Harry Connick jr, being a real musician, thought he was on this show to judge musicianship instead of whatever it is they do there.
How dare you highlight the fact that Harry IS a virtuoso!!!! AND JLO is just a lucky dancer that can sing in tune 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Harry is a MAESTRO and as a musician myself (classical vocalist) I have the UTMOST respect for his indubitable MUSICIANSHIP!!!!!
The best bit of that clip is the drummer behind him in pain because it's all he can hear so, when Connick drops in the extra beat, and moves everyone's clapping, he punches the air in celebration. 🤣
Harry: Let me teach you and the contestant something about music. JLo: I'm offended so I'm gonna cut you off, ignore your advice and prevent the contestant from gaining important knowledge by giving them a free ride in spite of you 🤗
Shane Dial nah he’s really not explaining anything too technical or crazy, pentatonics are first year music theory. J-Lo just thinks that because she never bothered to actually learn anything.
@@DontLetTheOldManIn you’ve got to listen to his music. He’s not at all lacking in feel or swing or emotion. Don’t get me wrong. Love Jennifer Lopez, who wouldn’t? (Alex Rodriguez, there’s something deeply wrong with you)
How would it be anything but? After they gave UTTERLY INTOXICATED American youth to think it’s about Lyrics and Message and Simple Melodies and NOTHING to do with music.
She can't even sing! Or act! Dance...maybe yeah. All she is famous for is her ass. Personally, I don't think she's that pretty... InThe face... It's all just ass.
Pop music is a craft? Nice joke bro if i could make a statistical approaximation of beats which would make sense to the mind of an average person i would get pop.
@@sriyansh1729 Of course it's a craft. It's not a particularly inspiring one but it's not a cakewalk, it takes quite a bit of know-how on the musicians' end. Plenty of pop songs are and were quite good too, though there are many bland and uninspired ones.
They did that for the TV. AI is still a tv SHOW. That's their bit they were doing there..trying to emulate what Simon & Paula used to do on the show... Just chill everyone..they were only tryinna make the show more engaging. 🤷♂️
Connick is right on. Sing a melody convincingly. I learned that from my mom. In church she tended to distrust melismatic bullshit because she felt the singers were more concerned about "showboating" than worship.
Ya'll make these WEAK singers who couldn't CREATE a song for the life of them by buying and listening to them. They couldn't play an instrument or do the the audio engineering well another in a LIFETIME, which is where the magic happens. Producers can make ANYONE sound good with the right "plugins" which most people don't have any ideas what I'm talking about. They do know autotune but there's sooooooooo much more effect a vocal take ie compression, eq, saturation, exciters, etc. So ANYONE with the right look can be made to sound good. Though I want REAL music by someone who's DEDICATED to their craft
+Jonathan Bengco To love the language (music), you got to be born on the banks of the Mississippi. Stayin by my mama's in slippers an pajamas where there's always something good to eat... Bettin strawberries, honey and cherries, and pecan pies oh so sweet! With a dew rag on my brow... Jasmine, wisteria and Fleur-de-lis... To love the language (music) you got to be born on the banks of the Mississippi!!!
*****=) I feel you brother... I wasn't born there, but I have family roots there and I think it really is something that gets in your soul. I can't explain it.
***** I kinda wondered if anyone would notice if my first comment was actually lyrics from one of Harry's songs, but I kind of doubt anyone will, which is sad, because SHE is my favorite album of all time. I LOVE that soo much.
***** I agree! He is an amazing artist... and an amazing man... After Katrina, didn't he start a musician's village or something like that? Brilliant. He is a really awesome guy... Love him!!! =) And it's really cool to talk to someone who appreciates him, by the way!!!
This is what happens when you have a real musician doing a real musician's job as opposed to judges who have no reason to be judges because they do not know the craft!
Yeah, what the hell did they hire a musician for. And unfortunately Connick didn't teach anybody anything because they just don't care. They can't get past the image.
Funny, because Pentatonics are Scales Simplified. They're the most basic form of melodies. Granted, they're one of the most used forms. But, it's not like he was lecturing her on Diminished Scales, Polychords or Superlocrian.
@@mysa.relind977 I don’t think he was showing off. There’s an extent to which the runs are there to hide when a voice isn’t that special. And, if you’re going to hang your audition on runs, make them good ones. It’s not that pentatonic can’t be good - there’s a ton of pentatonic playing on the Allman Bros. Album Bothers and Sisters, particularly on Jessica - but it can be boring if you don’t really get what to do with it. And this singer didn’t.
It explains why I want to hear him sing and not any of the others. Because he can sing. Just belting or guiding or riffing through a song is absolutely irritating and meaningless junk. It isn't singing a song.
Thank you for sharing this video. I only hope its gets more likes and shares. As a professional musician with degrees in vocal performance, I haven't been able to watch this show since the third season or so, because of the lack of education the "judges" have. Harry is an excellent addition to the panel, because he brings an informed and accurate judgement of what is going on with these so called "singers". Hopefully we won't hear "you were 'pitchy' dog", ever again. These judges shape the American public's idea of what singing "should" be, especially for the very young musicians out there. They need this type of commentary, so they will experience real musical terminology and criticism. Thank you so very much!
His comments are the only ones that encourage improvement. Anyone who's ever been through competitive music circuits has heard critiques like these from judges and although it sucks to hear, it lets musicians know what to improve upon.
It's great to have a knowlegable judge on the show. It's weird how defensive Lopez gets--she basically says "I'm ignorant and I want to stay that way!"
The pentatonic is literally the first thing musicians learn about when studying theory (or even just an instrument)… and here we have a “world class” pop singer who has been deemed fit to judge other people, not having a single clue as to what it is. This frustrates me
This. I started learning to play piano a year ago and I learned about the pentatonic scale in the first week. Fucking hell the standards have never been lower smh
Finally someone who knows music theory on a vocal talent show. This is why educated singers and musicians outlast those just "born with the 'X-factor'" Not to say the latter aren't talented... but they lack sustainability because they just don't understand that music is a written language, not just something you hear and mimic.
What Harry is saying is: Don't try to be flashy without learning the basics. Sing the song as it was written and don't try to over do the delivery. What is the song about and what emotions is it trying to convey instead of look how great I am.
Though I don't mind JLo or Keith at all, I love that Harry is a judge on here!! It's about time they brought in someone who actually has a clue about what music really is!! Pitchy --- not a word, it just means you can't sing in tune! haha.. Want to see a show with judges worthy of being on a singing show? Check out "The Sing-Off" Judges all have backgrounds in music, ie. can read sheet music, understand what they're talking about, know basic terminology like dynamics, dissonance, meter, timbre.. etc...
As an educated musician, I LOVE having Harry on the panel because of the objectivity he brings with his critiques. Everything I've heard him say thus far is dead on. But I can't help feeling he'll always be fighting a losing battle because the VAST majority of people have no idea what he's talking about nor do they care. But that's like anything....it's no different from comparing a chef with sensitive tastebuds with that of a 10 year old child who basically eats anything.
Obviously, many so-called "singers" don't have any basic training in music. Pentatonic scale is one of the most basic scale taught in elementary music theory classes. I taught myself different scales from the internet without taking any formal music classes. It doesn't take a genius to learn it. So, please do some learning before you become a "judge" for American Idol.
Being smart and right is offensive to people who are neither. Keith and Harry could both entertain a crowd with nothing but their instrument atbhand. Jlo needs an entourage, lighting and sound engineer to be entertaining. And between keith and harry, harry could keep the party going for days on end without ever repeating himself.
Harry speaks total sense and if they listen to him, these people may become much better singers. What's more, individual singers and not just another ' Licks' clone. Bless you Harry!!!
Jennifer doesn't seem to like listening to other people teaching her something especially if it is a subject that she knows nothing about. Jennifer also interrupts and she doesn't seem to have much patience, maybe this is why she has been married and divorced three times, lol.
@@ArnaudFTW McDonalds makes more money than any other restaurant chain and it's not even close, does that mean you'd rather eat there than have a steak dinner?
Stereotypical anti-intellectualism at work. "Knowing much" is the perceived negative, acting indifferent or dismissive towards knowledge is considered good/justified. Idiocracy in the making.
I haven't watched this show in many years. But with a real musician onboard willing to get the tiniest bit technical, there might be something worth watching this season. Whether music or food or anything else, there's inherent pleasure and substance in watching a master at his craft.
It speaks volumes when you're known moreso for insuring your assets than singing. She has NO classical training of she hasn't even heard about pentatonic scales. 🤔
I am a below average guitar player, but anyone who suggests that they want to learn. I always suggest learning the pentatonic scales first. They open up the entire guitar for you to play with.
Connick has a point. But at the end of the day, the audience for that show isn't looking for someone who knows pentatonics. They're looking for the next pole dancer who can sing a little
Harry is right. Harry is a class act and with talent to prove it. Knowledge of music is so helpful and natural talent should still pursue it. The quest for musical excellence is a lifelong process but, an understanding of music structure keeps things in focus and is a time saver. Check out Harry’s rendition of “ Winter Wonderland” and I love JLO too, she is one of my favorite actresses and Keith is an incredible musician. We have a limited palate, a 12 tone scale.
Penta what now? someone just hands me some papers with words on them, and tell me to listen to the track and then sings those words to that track.... Anybody who has any interest in music should know about pentatonic scales, as well as other scales like major and minor; first things I learned in guitar lessons.
And just like that, Harry Connick Jr. became a hero to music teachers and performers nationwide (myself included). Right on.
I’m mean it’s just Jenny from the block..lmao 🤣 and she wants to argue with Harry..
He's been a hero for decades. Real musical talent from New Orleans.
@@santinabellydanceamazing entertainer and really funny
I love how she asked a question, then refused to listen.
that's because she's an ignorant b**** who can't sing. Lol 🤣
Twice!
Ain’t that every woman though?
True privilege and delusion.
So that 50 million females who lack what she has can act just as entitled as she does.
“Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish.”
Hail bacchus!
Proverbs 23:9? Or did you just hear that somewhere else? Or did you make it up, 'cause if so, your quite right.
We posted this video because Harry Connick, Jr. has the same ideal as us in wanting to "smarten up" the performance of popular American music. Glad most of you agree!
This is the reason why Harry has been so successful for so long. He knows his S#}£. 😃
Davina Lord
any idiot musician knows this
+Beantown Swing Orchestra Make that worldwide
+Ping Pong you'll be surprised dude. i met many pro musicians who don't know this.
He's the only credible judge that any of these "music" shows has ever had. TV should enrich culture. But these singing shows take one of the most difficult disciplines out there and says, "you don't have to know anything about it, to do it." It's embarrassing, and insulting to the musicians who struggle to find work in America, or leave the country to find work. It's like saying, "you don't have to go to law school, to be a lawyer....you can just come off the street and do it." For musicians, this show is incredibly stupid and frustrating. I think that the majority of the population represents J.Lo's attitude. You know nothing about music, but can't accept the fact that you know nothing about it. :)
Harry is way more tactful than I would be....almost all of these contestants shouldn't be anywhere near a stage....and these "judges" know next to nothing, and have no business judging singers. I could literally record myself and just play it back for every contestant: "it sounds terrible. go to school, study voice, learn your theory, take lessons, learn how to practice, PRACTICE, then come back in about 10 years. :)
People need to stop calling this industry "music." It's NOT music. It's entertainment.
He's way too talented and smart for this show.
he knows basic music theory too lol, shows talent isnt what makes you famous in America
Yeah, but I bet they waved a big fat check at him and he said "Sure, why not".
Shit, any musician knows this simple first grade mucic theory.
...which is exactly why he's needed!
@@auntjenifer7774 Not Jennifer Lopez.
Harry Connick Jr suddenly became my hero.
+RiteofWriters Buy his album She. It's my favorite album of all time by any artist ever. LOVE it!!!
nah Blue Light, Red Light is better
@@alexanderleeart They are completely different genres of music, though. "Blue Light, Red Light" had a big band ensemble backing him, and "She" had a funk band backing him.
"Blue Light, Red Light" got me into Harry Connick, Jr, and I still listen to it on the regular, but I also have "She" in the rotation just as much. I love them both and would never be able to put on above the other.
I've also seen Harry Connick, Jr multiple times over the years performing with his big band, quartet, and even a full-blown orchestra, but my favorite concert of his that I've ever been to was when he was touring with his funk band in support of "She" and "Star Turtle" back in the mid-90's. They were just mind-blowingly awesome, and Harry was able to do a lot more spontaneous and improvised music with that type of band. It's a shame he has never wanted to revisit that era of his music. I'd pay so much money to be able to see him with that funk band again!
This is EXTREMELY basic stuff. Pentatonics is level 1 knows knowledge. But you’ve been led to believe it’s all about message and simple melody. Not about music.
Not to mention saying 7 notes is SEVERELY dumbed down for her. That’s 1 Western Scale, out of 10’s. And only Western music.
Thank you, Harry, for knowing that there's more to being a good musician/vocalist than just tricks and frivolous ornamentation and not being afraid to get in people's faces about it. Your depth is like an olympic swimming pool to J.Lo's kiddie pool.
What people don't know is that Harry is a prodigy. He was taught by the jazz greats at a young age. He understands the science and theory of music. So when you have a Jlo who "sings" into a computer to enhance her vocals or a Keith urban who is also manufactured you're going to have a gap in understanding what music really is. Harry is looking for real talent and not someone who can be manufactured cuz as we see real singers have more longevity.
NickBlevinsGuitar I think he was just trying to explain it and give context in a way that Lopez would understand
NickBlevinsGuitar His explanation was actually perfect and 100% correct. He said there are 12 chromatic notes, and that the pentatonic scale is FIVE of those twelve notes. And that they are the five most consonant and melodious notes from the chromatic scale. 99% of the vocal runs you hear from Christina Aguilera to Aretha Franklin are based on that scale.
Robert Langslet Any student of music uses the term Chromatic pitches as notes outside of the home key area, so any tonal music will have 7 pitches in the scale it's based off and 5 chromatic pitches. But why even mention chromatic pitches if the scale he's trying to explain doesn't contain any? That doesn't make any sense. And I wasn't arguing that singers don't use pentatonic scales in their vocal runs. I was just stating everyone claiming this guy knows his shit when he clearly is just tossing around vague concepts he doesn't have a clear understanding of.
(Major Pentatonic scale= Do Re Mi So La Do)
NickBlevinsGuitar Are you seriously suggesting that one of the most famous and skilled jazz musicians of our time doesn't know what he's talking about when describing a pentatonic scale? A man who arranges music for his band? Who has been reading music since childhood? He mentioned the 12 notes of western music because Jlo seemed confused and he wanted to start from the basics. He went on to say that a pentatonic scale is the 5 most sonorous notes out of the 12, and the most common notes used in fast scalar motion by singers and jazz musicians. Is that wrong? Do you know something he doesn't?
Stephen Leacock Clearly this man listens to a lot of jazz.^ /sarcasm
“You know too damn much”. The usage of the notes on the musical scale seems pretty much musician 101 doesn’t it? The fact that she doesn’t know and doesn’t care is rather damning.
Not damning at all , it just reinforces the knowledge that a lot of us had all along that she is a talentless hack !!!!!!
Not talentless.. just spoiled with looks and being ignorant.
Careful, Jeff, the 'racist' card is about to be pulled by some snowflake.....lol
J Lo can’t sing so I wasn’t really surprised by her response lmao
She's a talentless hack lol.
Jlo doesnt let him talk because she feels intimidated by his knowledge, but its weird how aggressive she gets about it. Why is this causing her anxiety, its the most simple concept in music
Her imposter syndrome got outed and she got freaked.
She is crap on the best of days
This reminds me of a liberal and a conservative debating. The conservative (connick) points out a fact and the liberal (lopez) can only respond emotionally.
Because he's making her look dumb
You were able to assume their political views, by a simple conversation about music. And aren’t liberals more educated than conservatives?
It's really a shame that JLo is so defensively, aggressively, and proudly ignorant. Harry Connick, Jr. is a real artist and a real musician. JLo could learn a thing or two.
She's probably not used to people belittling her. I bet she was furious behind the scenes.
Or 10
everyone knows she doesnt even sing her own songs
@@daffo595 well her ghost singer is trash too lol
Tsssch u know too damn much
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I think that Harry was one of the best judges that American Idol ever had.
I 100% agree! He gave the show culture, as I would call it. Such a shame he’s not on it any more
Gotta love how every time Harry starts calmly explaining something that everyone else could use listening to, he gets immediately interrupted. I've been in that place so many times.
pfffffffffffffttt
Narcissists will ALWAYS interrupt, mock, cajole, or otherwise brush off deep understanding and thorough intelligence about ANY subject. And why? SIMPLE. I mean, just listen to her. SHE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND. And there is a lesson taught in the first book of my series--by the villain, no less:
"Never interrupt what you do not understand. EVER." --Nitrozite
Jennifer Lopez could learn by listening to BOTH Harry Connick Jr. *and* Nitrozite. 💪😎✌️ One is a Ghost Dragon, though. Slightly more intimidating, but both are more intelligent. 😂
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Connick rules. Poor Keith just stayed out of it. :)
I love Harry! I am sure Keith knows his music theory... Have you heard him play?
musicmaestrodj Funny story. A band I was in opened for Keith back when he first broke in the scene. I have a pic of our little trailer next to his huge bus.
...becuz he didn't know either.
@@MANHATTANBEEFMAN I think Keith is a good enough guitarist to know what a pentatonic scale is.
@@connorcampbell5551 How many are coming to Urban shows vs. Connick? Stating obvious, but it’s about the song, always will be. Urban has songs more people want to hear. Connick is a technician. Great. That’s his thing apparently.
Still I’m on board with riffing. Empty riffs are just that.
A man with talent on a talent-less show. He is going to be frustrated beyond belief.
The problem here is Harry Connick jr, being a real musician, thought he was on this show to judge musicianship instead of whatever it is they do there.
So true. He wanted to educate...
How dare you highlight the fact that Harry IS a virtuoso!!!! AND JLO is just a lucky dancer that can sing in tune 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Harry is a MAESTRO and as a musician myself (classical vocalist) I have the UTMOST respect for his indubitable MUSICIANSHIP!!!!!
With pop stars only a basic standard for talent is necessary. As long as you look the part, producers and composers will make up for any shortcomings.
Find the video of Harry making a whole audience go from clapping on 1 & 3 to 2 & 4. He’s a wizard.
The best bit of that clip is the drummer behind him in pain because it's all he can hear so, when Connick drops in the extra beat, and moves everyone's clapping, he punches the air in celebration. 🤣
Here's the video w/explanation: czcams.com/video/4hYYgz-AJKU/video.html
I just saw that vid today ( probably why this one was in my recommend) it was some really great stuff
@@CreamySpoon
Thanks.
Nothing like a bar of 5/4 to fix a room full of white people
"You know too damn much."
No, J Lo. You don't know enough.
She stole most of the music she sang and when she actually sing its a horrible job
At least she has her looks to rely on
shes a judge on the biggest music show in America and she doesnt know what pentatonics are -_-
That sums up the state of the music industry right there....
Yet she’s sold more albums than all of the folks who are music theory experts.
@@JK-vc7ie - exactly. Lowest common denominator
Jimmy Clip you are confusing the entertainment business with something very different. It always was this way.
Is this a show about how to audition for music school or to see if you can entertain?
At first I thought it was a crime Mr. Connick agreed to do this show. Now I think he is actually doing a public service.
Pentatonics is overwhelming, I'll stay with Ginandtonics.
~ Jennifer Lopez
LOL
lmfao
Good one, sir!😂😂😂
That was hilarious. Well done.
😂
Harry: Let me teach you and the contestant something about music.
JLo: I'm offended so I'm gonna cut you off, ignore your advice and prevent the contestant from gaining important knowledge by giving them a free ride in spite of you 🤗
Cancel culture in a nutshell.
Story of JLo’s life right there
Harry Connick Jr is a breath of fresh air!
"What's wrong with challenging America?"
"I like that! Challenge me!"
*LITERALLY 20 SECONDS LATER.*
"You know too damn much."
Holy shit.
Performers < Musicians.
You go, Harry.
Maybe he does know too much and can’t relax long enough to play by feel without overthinking the crap out of it.
Shane Dial nah he’s really not explaining anything too technical or crazy, pentatonics are first year music theory. J-Lo just thinks that because she never bothered to actually learn anything.
@@DontLetTheOldManIn you’ve got to listen to his music. He’s not at all lacking in feel or swing or emotion.
Don’t get me wrong. Love Jennifer Lopez, who wouldn’t? (Alex Rodriguez, there’s something deeply wrong with you)
@@DontLetTheOldManIn or maybe you don't know anything about him either and just felt you had to give an opinion. Maybe.
Harry Connick, Jr. is a musical genius. That's why he's there and it's a shame that no one gives him room to do what he does best!
“She” is a good album. His live on broadway dvd is excellent
A first for American Idol, to be schooled in music. A positive in my view.
How would it be anything but? After they gave UTTERLY INTOXICATED American youth to think it’s about Lyrics and Message and Simple Melodies and NOTHING to do with music.
What he’s talking about is Level 1 stuff. Extremely Basic. But it’s rocket science to her.
Haha and that is the difference between a skilled musician and a pop singer who never bothered to really learn about her craft.
She can't even sing! Or act! Dance...maybe yeah. All she is famous for is her ass. Personally, I don't think she's that pretty... InThe face... It's all just ass.
You are right. She was too busy selling albums and having massive success and making millions in the music business. What a fool she is.
@@JK-vc7ie lol what a pathetic idea of success you have
Pop music is a craft? Nice joke bro if i could make a statistical approaximation of beats which would make sense to the mind of an average person i would get pop.
@@sriyansh1729 Of course it's a craft. It's not a particularly inspiring one but it's not a cakewalk, it takes quite a bit of know-how on the musicians' end. Plenty of pop songs are and were quite good too, though there are many bland and uninspired ones.
Connick is a true artist. Jo Lo is stumbling in her ignorance - imagine a professional musician not knowing what a pentatonic scale is. Incredible.
Nothing beats aggressive ignorance.
John, you have said it the best!
Of which Jennifer Lopez has an abundance of.
Man they seem to get more aggressive every year!
It's the American way.
They did that for the TV.
AI is still a tv SHOW.
That's their bit they were doing there..trying to emulate what Simon & Paula used to do on the show...
Just chill everyone..they were only tryinna make the show more engaging. 🤷♂️
I love Harry Connick Jr. He appreciates the complex art of music and is not simple minded like Jennifer Lopez.
Connick is right on. Sing a melody convincingly. I learned that from my mom. In church she tended to distrust melismatic bullshit because she felt the singers were more concerned about "showboating" than worship.
so you can be a music star without knowing about pentatonic scales? why am I studying music?! LOL
Those "music stars" aren't actually musicians. Carry on with your studies.
Ya'll make these WEAK singers who couldn't CREATE a song for the life of them by buying and listening to them. They couldn't play an instrument or do the the audio engineering well another in a LIFETIME, which is where the magic happens. Producers can make ANYONE sound good with the right "plugins" which most people don't have any ideas what I'm talking about. They do know autotune but there's sooooooooo much more effect a vocal take ie compression, eq, saturation, exciters, etc. So ANYONE with the right look can be made to sound good. Though I want REAL music by someone who's DEDICATED to their craft
JWcolour "Its the new generation wohooooo..of PAAaaaarty peopleeeee"
"Let.Me.Introduce.You.To.The.Party.People".
sure I'll carry on ;) I wanna know what I sing or play (or listen) eheh
Well do you wanna be a music star or do you wanna be a musician?
I could listen to him talk nerdy all night long.
Connick is a true musician. And that's why jazz musicians can play EVERYTHING pop musicians can, but pop musicians CAN'T play jazz.
Yer GAEDAEMN right. 😎
Put three Harry Connick Jr.s on the panel, and I might actually watch this "singing" contest.
Connick knows what's up. A Real New Orleans Jazz musician!
+Jonathan Bengco To love the language (music), you got to be born on the banks of the Mississippi. Stayin by my mama's in slippers an pajamas where there's always something good to eat... Bettin strawberries, honey and cherries, and pecan pies oh so sweet! With a dew rag on my brow... Jasmine, wisteria and Fleur-de-lis... To love the language (music) you got to be born on the banks of the Mississippi!!!
*****=) I feel you brother... I wasn't born there, but I have family roots there and I think it really is something that gets in your soul. I can't explain it.
***** I kinda wondered if anyone would notice if my first comment was actually lyrics from one of Harry's songs, but I kind of doubt anyone will, which is sad, because SHE is my favorite album of all time. I LOVE that soo much.
***** I agree! He is an amazing artist... and an amazing man... After Katrina, didn't he start a musician's village or something like that? Brilliant. He is a really awesome guy... Love him!!! =) And it's really cool to talk to someone who appreciates him, by the way!!!
I was surprised that this show hired a musician, lol :)
Connick seems a sincere person. Not bent to celebrating mediocrity without challenging to be better.
This is what happens when you have a real musician doing a real musician's job as opposed to judges who have no reason to be judges because they do not know the craft!
Yeah, what the hell did they hire a musician for. And unfortunately Connick didn't teach anybody anything because they just don't care. They can't get past the image.
Keith Urban was one of the best studio musicians in LA, and is one of the best guitarist out there. JLO is a dif story.
Funny, because Pentatonics are Scales Simplified. They're the most basic form of melodies. Granted, they're one of the most used forms. But, it's not like he was lecturing her on Diminished Scales, Polychords or Superlocrian.
Mutated Hexadic Scales of the Supra-Diatonic Scale? Should've gotten Yusef on that show while they still could!
good point Mike
He was flexing and showing off I hated that
@@mysa.relind977 I don’t think he was showing off. There’s an extent to which the runs are there to hide when a voice isn’t that special. And, if you’re going to hang your audition on runs, make them good ones. It’s not that pentatonic can’t be good - there’s a ton of pentatonic playing on the Allman Bros. Album Bothers and Sisters, particularly on Jessica - but it can be boring if you don’t really get what to do with it. And this singer didn’t.
She proves the difference between a real performer and a “product”.
This helps explain why Harry Connick Jr. is a musician's musician.
It explains why I want to hear him sing and not any of the others. Because he can sing. Just belting or guiding or riffing through a song is absolutely irritating and meaningless junk. It isn't singing a song.
"What's the thing you're talking about"
*Ignores him*
Thank you for sharing this video. I only hope its gets more likes and shares. As a professional musician with degrees in vocal performance, I haven't been able to watch this show since the third season or so, because of the lack of education the "judges" have. Harry is an excellent addition to the panel, because he brings an informed and accurate judgement of what is going on with these so called "singers". Hopefully we won't hear "you were 'pitchy' dog", ever again. These judges shape the American public's idea of what singing "should" be, especially for the very young musicians out there. They need this type of commentary, so they will experience real musical terminology and criticism. Thank you so very much!
Go Harry! Speak out against the dumbing down of the American musical ear!
Bringing intelligence to American Idol. Thank you, Harry.
Preach Harry! Here's a guy who knows his music theory and how to use it. You gotta know the rules before you can break the rules.
The way he was like "some people on this panel" THE SHAAADE THOOO
His comments are the only ones that encourage improvement. Anyone who's ever been through competitive music circuits has heard critiques like these from judges and although it sucks to hear, it lets musicians know what to improve upon.
It's great to have a knowlegable judge on the show. It's weird how defensive Lopez gets--she basically says "I'm ignorant and I want to stay that way!"
Harry is the man. It’s backed up with knowledge and experience!
...and THIS is why I enjoy Harry Connick, Jr. TEACH THE PEOPLE!!!!
The pentatonic is literally the first thing musicians learn about when studying theory (or even just an instrument)… and here we have a “world class” pop singer who has been deemed fit to judge other people, not having a single clue as to what it is. This frustrates me
This. I started learning to play piano a year ago and I learned about the pentatonic scale in the first week. Fucking hell the standards have never been lower smh
Has jlo ever put out a relevant album of true music or pure singing? No. She's a pop performer, not a musical artist.
Way to go Harry! JLo and all these warbling wannabe's think that's how you're supposed to sing! Lol
Mr. Harry Connik Jr.
Finally someone who knows music theory on a vocal talent show. This is why educated singers and musicians outlast those just "born with the 'X-factor'" Not to say the latter aren't talented... but they lack sustainability because they just don't understand that music is a written language, not just something you hear and mimic.
Finally, somebody that really knows about music in this show. We need more people like Harry Connick Jr judging these kind of shows. Great
What Harry is saying is: Don't try to be flashy without learning the basics. Sing the song as it was written and don't try to over do the delivery. What is the song about and what emotions is it trying to convey instead of look how great I am.
I love you Harry!!!!
I'm sooooooooo glad they finally have a musician as a judge, that has never happened on that show before.
Though I don't mind JLo or Keith at all, I love that Harry is a judge on here!! It's about time they brought in someone who actually has a clue about what music really is!! Pitchy --- not a word, it just means you can't sing in tune! haha.. Want to see a show with judges worthy of being on a singing show? Check out "The Sing-Off" Judges all have backgrounds in music, ie. can read sheet music, understand what they're talking about, know basic terminology like dynamics, dissonance, meter, timbre.. etc...
Oh yes, BLESS this man!!! Love it. Real musical training.
Harry Connick! Schooling the wannabe! It is about time someone is there to judge on musicality, not just wailing and good looks! About time!
Thank you Harry for being a musician, versus being a popstar.
Harry is soooo right here. Amazing knowledge he has of all music.
damn that was legit hilarious. I never knew how much I liked Harry Connick Jr
She is a hollow-head-starlet. My respect to Mr. Harry.
Harry is the real deal. He has a beautiful voice♥️
Gotta love Harry!
"You know too damn much".
No, he knows Week 1 music theory.
As an educated musician, I LOVE having Harry on the panel because of the objectivity he brings with his critiques. Everything I've heard him say thus far is dead on. But I can't help feeling he'll always be fighting a losing battle because the VAST majority of people have no idea what he's talking about nor do they care.
But that's like anything....it's no different from comparing a chef with sensitive tastebuds with that of a 10 year old child who basically eats anything.
Harry, I love you.
I love Harry Connick Jr. He's so ahead of it all.
“You know too damn much for someone like me, who knows too damn little”
I completely agree! Everyone is so awed by a vocal run, when it really is a pain in the a** most times to listen to!
Obviously, many so-called "singers" don't have any basic training in music. Pentatonic scale is one of the most basic scale taught in elementary music theory classes. I taught myself different scales from the internet without taking any formal music classes. It doesn't take a genius to learn it. So, please do some learning before you become a "judge" for American Idol.
Likewise there are a lot of rock band 'singers' who know plenty about music, but have never taken a singing lesson in their life and it shows.
I love Harry Connick Jr !!! More knowledge, please!!!
Haha 😂 He is right and that clip
of the girl singing at the end proves it.
This just proves what I have known since I was a child. Harry Connick Jr. is a musical genius.
Being smart and right is offensive to people who are neither. Keith and Harry could both entertain a crowd with nothing but their instrument atbhand. Jlo needs an entourage, lighting and sound engineer to be entertaining. And between keith and harry, harry could keep the party going for days on end without ever repeating himself.
This is why I love Harry Connick Jr. :D
Harry speaks total sense and if they listen to him, these people may become much better singers. What's more, individual singers and not just another ' Licks' clone. Bless you Harry!!!
Jennifer doesn't seem to like listening to other people teaching her something especially if it is a subject that she knows nothing about. Jennifer also interrupts and she doesn't seem to have much patience, maybe this is why she has been married and divorced three times, lol.
The difference between a musician and a dancer turned pop star.
And that's what separates true musicians from these pop stars...
they make less $$$?
Pop tarts...
@@ArnaudFTW McDonalds makes more money than any other restaurant chain and it's not even close, does that mean you'd rather eat there than have a steak dinner?
@@1missing that was a solid burn
You don’t have to know shit like pentatonic to be a true musician.
Stereotypical anti-intellectualism at work. "Knowing much" is the perceived negative, acting indifferent or dismissive towards knowledge is considered good/justified.
Idiocracy in the making.
lol yes. vote Trump!
+Alexander Lee Why?
i'm joking. Trump kind of embodies anti-intellectualism in America today
Ah ok - the state of contemporary American politics makes it very hard to distinguish satire from sincere opinion.
I haven't watched this show in many years. But with a real musician onboard willing to get the tiniest bit technical, there might be something worth watching this season.
Whether music or food or anything else, there's inherent pleasure and substance in watching a master at his craft.
I'm so sick of riffs. That's not good singing. Everybody knows that. Connick is teaching BASICS.
This snippet is a microcosm of our country right now: ‘Experts’ vs real expertise. Ignorance vs real knowledge.
Boom. So true. And the ignorant being angry at, then invalidating the learned simply by talking or shouting over them. Argh.
It speaks volumes when you're known moreso for insuring your assets than singing. She has NO classical training of she hasn't even heard about pentatonic scales. 🤔
"You know too damn much"
Pentatonics are one of the most basic things in music theory, please.
I like how the first girl laughed after Harry Connick, Jr. said he wasn't taken away by Pentatonics as the other judges. Ignorance is bliss.
Connick is the only one who understands both music and voice very well on which he's actually deserving of being a judge.
jennifer is used to using "auto tune"
I am a below average guitar player, but anyone who suggests that they want to learn. I always suggest learning the pentatonic scales first. They open up the entire guitar for you to play with.
A musician that knows music theory 👏🏼💜
And this is why we need to fight to keep music ed. In school
And that’s the difference between musicians and singers, one’s knowledge of theory and one’s inferior of knowledge...
Bravo Harry Connick Jr. It's about time somebody had some taste on that show.
Harry Connick Jr is a true and talented artist!!!
Connick has a point. But at the end of the day, the audience for that show isn't looking for someone who knows pentatonics. They're looking for the next pole dancer who can sing a little
"the next pole dancer who can sing a little" - as in J.Lo for example ?
Bravo for this comment. JLO proved it for herself with her SuperBowl halftime performance.
Not me. I hate pole dancers that sing like polecats. Won't listen to them--ever.
Harry is right. Harry is a class act and with talent to prove it. Knowledge of music is so helpful and natural talent should still pursue it. The quest for musical excellence is a lifelong process but, an understanding of music structure keeps things in focus and is a time saver. Check out Harry’s rendition of “ Winter Wonderland” and I love JLO too, she is one of my favorite actresses and Keith is an incredible musician. We have a limited palate, a 12 tone scale.
Guess which person at this table is a real musician.
Penta what now? someone just hands me some papers with words on them, and tell me to listen to the track and then sings those words to that track....
Anybody who has any interest in music should know about pentatonic scales, as well as other scales like major and minor; first things I learned in guitar lessons.
i actually learned something, better keep this judge around