sing off

Had a feeling the sing off would be good. Didn't realize how much I would like it though. Have to say I am not a big American Idol guy. I have watched some of it, but frankly think the format is a little tiring. I was pleasantly surprised when I gave the Sing Off a try. I found it refreshing, fun, and entertaining.
Here is a sample. This is all the groups performing together to ELO's classic Mr. Blue Sky.


Here is what I like:
The entertainment value is real high; good singing, variety of voices and sounds, the creativity, and the overall fun the groups have.
The groups doing the medleys, why limit yourself to one good Beatles song when there are so many to choose from.
The judges pick who moves on until the final, then its America.
The judges picked songs to highlight a group's strengths, but also see how they handle it. In other words they can knock it out of the park or struggle to get to first.
Loved the group compilations at the beginning of each show.
The outfits are great and colorful, much better than what most people on idol wear.
Its different.
Interesting to see how the groups arrange songs, what they highlight.

Monday is the finale, I think the Beelzebubs will win, but really any of the groups are real good, but I would rank them first.

One final note, BYU had a group of women Noteworthy, compete. They were okay, but lacking a bass really put them at a disadvantage, they were voted off. Both Porter and Natalie cheered when they were out. I just smiled at their reaction.

Here is a sampling of each group.


Beelzebubs from Tufts University(Massachusetts)


Nota from Puerto Rico


Voices of Lee (Tennessee)