People hear what they want to hear.
Interesting how people see and hear and (more correctly,) what they hear and how they hear it. I have heard TONS of opinions now, but when I read this one, I wonder if we are even talking about the same show.
She describes the judges:
Juryn:
Magnus Carlsson (tidigare sångare i Babados) - Han är en ganska snäll domare men tycker han inte banden gör ett bra jobb så säger han det.
She was right on about Magnus.
Thomas Deutgen - En känd radiopratare som kan ALLT om dansband. När banden gör om dansbandslåtar kan han ibland ha svårt för det nya eftersom han är så invand i de gamla låtarna. Tycker han inte om banden så säger inte mycket, han tycker nog att har man inget snällt att säga så skall man inte säga nåt alls.
She was right until she got to her last sentence. Thomas has alot to say and he is pretty critical, especially since there are so many modern bands. We should maybe print out a transcript for this lady.
Melissa Williams (sångerska i dansbandet Zlips) - Melissa var med i förra årets Dansbandskampen. Melissa är den mest kritiska domaren och hon säger precis vad hon tycker och jag kan lova att det absolut inte är snälla ord.
This is a really unfair statement, in my opinion. I see my colleagues up there onstage with eyes of love. I tell them when they do something right and if they do something wrong (so that they can go to the next level!!) and I am clear and distinct about what it is. It is important that when you hear something negative, that you receive something concrete to take with you so that you can grow. I welcome criticism myself because I personally want to grow and be better at anything I do, but you don't just say something like, "That sucked!" and nothing more. That has never been my style because it is not constructive and it never will be. The giant difference between myself and any swede is that I do not "linder i bomull" or pad the truth with a lot of warm and fuzzy words so that you cannot tell the difference between a compliment and constructive criticism. That is a cultural thing and actually, in my opinion, a good one. I hate criticism blended with sarcasm and will never be so disrespectful to another person either. Are swedes so sensitive that they cannot receive constructive criticism in it's kindest, most natural form and must be cleverly concealed in a compliment? Or maybe the giver of criticism is just too afraid of conflict and has not learned the art of direct, honest, kind communication.
Yes, I said Andreas was sexy onstage...Is that a crime? I would be happy to hear it and am when I do!
The sad simple truth about being a band or an artist is that your output, charisma and charm is just as important as your musical ability. Did she hear or even understand when I told a band that they had put in really good "synkoper" in their version? Did she hear me speak of how a person should communicate a song? Did she hear me say that text and tempos should be chosen and handeled with tenderness and care? Does she even listen at all??? If someone is hot, it is only to their advantage and a tiny part of the complete package.
I may be wasting my time in explaining the differences here, but the point I am trying to drive home here is this: You can decide to not like me for whatever reason, but do yourself what you accuse me of not doing (except I have taped evidence to prove otherwise), be concrete and distinct about what you are dissing. I want to learn and grow as much as anyone...but for God's sake, do your homework before you throw out half truths!
I don´t think that she is very well informed about the show. When it was announced that you were to be the new member of the jury replacing Anna Moreau you were described as a very strong woman, always speaking your mind and that Thomas was afraid of you. It seems that this decription has stuck in the mind of quite many and that they refuse to change their opinion of you (I wonder if they watch the entire shows). Regarding your remarks about Andreas,
she ought to know that already the old jury last year talked about "dansbandshingstar" and used the word "het" To sum things up, it is hard to please everybody. Some people just need to criticize
You are going to hear mutch, before your ears fell off!
It´s good to say the right stuff and be honest!
I meen what the point to say that some of the artist is good and sing good. When they sound like shit?
You, Magnus and Thomas give the artist alot of critics. And I think you do it on a god way.
You explane the thing who are wrong, things they must work on and what things are bad.
And yes Melissa my friend! You have so right about the swedisch!
Take care!
// Love Anna
Vi tar det på svenska:) Vissa svenskar har svårt att acceptera människor som är annorlunda och utstickande. De är inte vana vid att folk säger rakt ut vad de tycker och tänker och att de står för sina kommentarer. Det är väldigt lätt som svensk att "linda in saker i bomull" och släta över det man tycker. Men, det finns en hel del svenskar som gillar "raka puckar" och det är den gruppen som du tilltalar! Vi gillar dig skarpt Melissa och du är otroligt kompetent i det du säger och kritiserar i juryn på dansbandskampen. Fortsätt vara den du är så kanske fler svenskar kommer att uppskatta dig för den starka, kompetenta och karismatiska person som du verkligen är! "Keep going girl" :)
Många styrkekramar "Märta"
I was fortunate to run across the show while surfing the net and have found it to be very interesting. So what if you were the female Simon Cowell, without the at times hurtful sarcasm. Cowell still knows his "stuff", as you obviously do. I enjoy your commentary almost as much as your music and the Zlips.
Keep on singing! :-)
