Think back – Idol – last year. Semi Finals.
Tim Halperin was unfortunately cut in the semi-finals of American Idol Season 10. In my opinion, he would have gone much farther if he made it into the top 12. His voice and style may have been too similar to past winners and maybe that is why American didn’t push him through. However, he’s doing his own thing now that he is out from under the contractual agreements signed by any Idol contestant. With technological advances and a variety of platforms to showcase talent, true artists are able to make something happen in this world of fickle audiences, crazy big labels, and blurry distribution channels.
Today, Tim Halperin posted his cover of Bruno Mars’ song from the Twilight: Breaking Dawn soundtrack, “It Will Rain”. I might venture to say that I like it as much as Bruno Mars, which for me is saying a lot. I think this version has a quicker feel and a less desperate feeling in the delivery. Way to go Tim.
Hope this catapults you into even more iPods.
How about a little Rihanna cover, “You Da One”
If those covers spark your fancy, check out Tim’s latest full length release, “Rise and Fall”
1. All You Got
2. Pretty Girls
3. The Last Song
4. She Sets Me Free
5. Bullet
6. Crash Course to Hollywood
7. I’ve Gotta Know
8. Where I’m Going
9. I Wanna Fall in Love
10. Memories On the Ground
11. New York
12. I Believe
13. American Fame
iTunes link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rise-and-fall-bonus-version/id466750886
Tim’s website: www.timhalperin.com/