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My Idol Time | Behind The Scenes Of Americas #1 TV Show | American Idol [Kindle Edition]

Dennis Duncan , Benjamin Cruce , Deanna St. Aubin , Nicole Warmsley , Reginald Taylor , Matthew Herrington , Reza Rashidian , Shannon O'Donnell , Charles Duncan , David Klein
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May 17, 2011
Dennis Duncan is a 25-year music industry veteran that’s had the opportunity to work in some rather interesting environments with equally interesting entertainers. My Idol Time is an illuminating snapshot of what happens behind the many curtains in what has become the cultural phenomenon, American Idol. Because of his unique history and unique position as a vocal producer, Duncan was able to float within the rigid organizational structure and experience the show in ways no other person could.

Duncan takes the reader through seasons 6-9 and provides the reader with snapshots of his relationship with the contestants behind the scenes and in the studio. Additionally, he explores the genesis of the ring tones, technologies used behind the scenes and on the stage and even gives insight on how interested contestants can increase their chances of getting on their favorite vocal or music based reality show.

In true Duncan fashion, the reader is unwittingly coaxed into learning and understanding. The magic of his observations lie in how he’s able to take the reader on a ride about one thing and then come to find that he actually was able to take you on a journey of self-discovery.

The magic of American Idol is not something that can be argued. Duncan provides some unique insights. But more importantly, My Idol Time is somehow able to bring the magic home and make it personal.

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Dennis Duncan is a 25-year music industry veteran that's had the opportunity to work in some rather interesting environments with equally interesting entertainers. My Idol Time is an illuminating snapshot of what happens behind the many curtains in what has become the cultural phenomenon, American Idol. Because of his unique history and unique position as a vocal producer, Duncan was able to float within the rigid organizational structure and experience the show in ways no other person could.

Duncan takes the reader through seasons 6-9 and provides the reader with snapshots of his relationship with the contestants behind the scenes and in the studio. Additionally, he explores the genesis of the ring tones, technologies used behind the scenes and on the stage and even gives insight on how interested contestants can increase their chances of getting on their favorite vocal or music based reality show.

In true Duncan fashion, the reader is unwittingly coaxed into learning and understanding. The magic of his observations lie in how he's able to take the reader on a ride about one thing and then come to find that he actually was able to take you on a journey of self-discovery.

The magic of American Idol is not something that can be argued. Duncan provides some unique insights. But more importantly, My Idol Time is somehow able to bring the magic home and make it personal.

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  • File Size: 820 KB
  • Print Length: 95 pages
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0051GU1AW
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
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Kinda Sorta January 26, 2012
By ABN
Format:Kindle Edition
This book is kinda boring at the begginning. Sorry for the mispelled word!! But it gets good! I would maybe recommend it to some people but not all.
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I used to work for American Idol. I did the grunt work for Brad Gilderman - a Grammy nominated, Multi-Platinum recording engineer/music producer - who was in charge of producing all of the music for Idol for years.

Check out my backstage pass in the video review.

During Season 8 Brad hired me as his assistant music producer. I would arrive at his studio at 10AM and leave at 4AM - 5 days a week. In the course of a week we would produce an entire album. If you've ever purchased an Idol song from iTunes - that's what I was doing - helping to make that happen.

I got to see and do all the dirty work - from tuning vocals to writing arrangements for Mo Town week to dropping off Master copy cd's to 19 Management staff (the big guys who own and run the show).

I met Dennis Duncan while I was working on the show. Dennis was the vocal producer for Seasons 6-9. That means he taught Adam Lambert how to sing - yeah, that's him. Well - Duncan - now a buddy of mine - recently wrote an expose on American Idol.

If you're thinking of auditioning for the show - YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK! You get information straight from the horse's mouth. All the tips - all the tricks - what they're looking for at auditions, etc.

This book will save you time, frustration, and maybe even embarrassment in front of an international audience.

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Dennis Duncan is a 25-year music industry veteran. His first big break in the industry came by landing a multi-million dollar Warner Brother's contract with his band Sister Whiskey. He soon learned that hints of fame could destroy a project quicker than the words can be spoken.

Although Duncan never landed another major label record deal, he was able to build a "mini-entertainment-empire" as well as become a mediator for the Nevada Supreme Court helping foreclosure victims of the economic downturn. His multi-dimensional persona led him to experience the world of the artist on the stage, the manager behind the scenes and the business executive in the office.

His unique experiences and projects with which he has been affiliated all stem from a core philosophical question asked by him to himself each morning......."Why Not????"

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