The show differs from other shows like x-factor in the way that not only do the bands commonly sing original songs, but they can perform as whole bands as well; with their full set of instruments.
The arena was packed out with roughly about 10,000 people; pretty immense eh? No-one really knew how the artist would perform; especially as for some of them, it was only the third time they had ever performed to an audience!
It's fair to say; that the show was a massive success. To start off with just the fact that it had 10,000 people meant that it certainly wasn't unpopular. And then the show over all. Well it was brilliant in my opinion. All of the acts reached up to their expectations; and the atmosphere was superb. But that's just the basics on what made the show so good.
To start off let's talk about the acts themselves. They were: Missing Andy, Emma's Imagination, Daithi, The pictures, Pepper and piano, and Hero.
To start off it was Missing Andy. And they certainly had my vote. They seemed like true entertainers commanding the stage and creating an absolutely massive atmosphere. The song was great and as well was highly catchy.
Then Pepper and piano. Now for a band that had only really been together for a matter of months, they were incredible. They sang quite a sweet and heart warming song and was also highly memorable.
Next up was Daithi. He plays the violin, but with a difference. he uses a loop machine to record beats right there and then, and then also loop them. He then uses his violin to play other beats and loops he has just created. Everyone seemed to wonder with him, how long can we hear it before it just becomes repetitive. Well; no matter what he still put on a great show. The beats were fast and very high tempo, and the sound worked brilliantly in the big arena.
Next was Emma's imagination. She was simply a girl and her guitar. I must say that for a girl and her guitar she still created an excellent atmosphere. Her song was a gentle, yet emotional song, and was sang beautifully.
Second last was The pictures. I had really liked their song in the previous round; yet this time I wasn't as impressed. It was a pretty typical sounding rock song, loud drum beat and guitar, but just not as catchy as I found the song by Missing Andy was.
Finally was Hero. Now there is no doubt that this young girl at only the age of 11, is a highly talented harpist and and singer. Yet it was apparent that at this young age she still had a lot of progression to do. This show would get her the support and the help she needed, for her to carry on as a musician, and only get better and better over the next few years.
My running order. I personally would have said:
1st- Missing Andy
2nd- Pepper and piano
joint 3rd- Daithi and Emma's imagination
4th- Hero
and finally The pictures.
The 3 acts that went through to the final stage were: Missing Andy, Emma's imagination, and The pictures.
Missing Andy were as good as ever, singing another great and highly catchy song.
Emma's imagination sang another soft and gentle song, and again was sang to perfection.
And The pictures sang the song they did in the previous round, which was better and more catchy, but over all I had to say Missing Andy just had the edge.
My favorite act may have been Missing Andy, but that was mainly because I liked there style of music and they are the sort of band that I would listen to and buy their album.
In the end it was Emma's imagination who grabbed the title of must be the music 2010 winner!
It's fair to say it was thoroughly deserved with 2 highly emotional songs both with great power and brilliance. It was amazing to think that this girl went from being just a busker on the street; to winning must be the music!
The judges. There were 3 superstar judges for the show, and they were: Jamie Cullum, Sharleen Spiteri from the band Texas, and also Dizzee Rascal. On the night not only did the 3 of them judge the acts, but also they performed as well.
Jamie was fantastic; not only is he a highly talented pianist, but also a great singer.
Sharleen sang a texas classic: "You make me feel", and it was a great choice. It worked so well with the big arena and the sound with top notch.
Finally Dizzee sang bonkers. And again the up beat fast tempo song worked well with a large arena, with the crowd going wild and a brilliant light show on display as well; as you would expect from Dizzee.
The obvious question for this sow is how: How does it compare to the x-factor? Well, to be honest I actually prefer it. Not only do the artist get to sing original songs; avoiding any cheap karaoke covers of songs. But also with the full band being allowed to play as well; you really get the complete feel of the bands sound and their style.
So over all I think must be the music is a excellent show; so x-factor: you better watch out!
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