Roshani
Thursday, 23 October 2008 17:46

Week Seven

Hello beautiful people,

I hope this turns out to be coherent because I have the worst hayfever known to man today – woe is me, boo-hoo…

But to make it all better, I’ve had fantastic week, starting with the ARIAs on Sunday night! It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever been to, something I never thought I’d experience. Seeing P!NK and The Presets was just incredible, and reminded us all of what we’re trying to do in the industry. Spoke to Kasey Chambers for a little while. She was just so humble, and beautiful, and supportive of Idol. I was sort of concerned how people would receive us, but there was a lot of love and support in the room, so that was cool.

Then we got to get into the studio and record a song for our Top 10 compilation album. I was so glad I had the chance to do that, and make something for people to take home. Being in the studio again was the best feeling. It’s something I really enjoy doing, and wanna keep doing. It’s just great to create something and put something down.

So Sunday night and Monday night were toughies for me – Motown didn’t work out like I’d hoped. Bit of an off night, and I got some pretty negative feedback overall. I have to thank you guys for keeping me out of the Bottom Three, which I swear I was going to be singing in, so thanks for your votes!

Can I just say, Sophie is such an inspiration to us all. She’s the only one so far who’s come off this show gracefully and joyously. She was so happy to be in Idol at all, and she shared that joy on Monday night. She’s such a talented person - just thinking about her puts a smile on my face. All the best girl!

Lastly Tamworth, you guys are the best! Let’s just say we definitely showed Kyle how NOT Hicksville Tamworth is, and showed him how much support and faith Tamworth has in things like Australian Idol, and their local girl. So honoured to be part of the Tamworth community.

So thanks for everything guys. Please check in on Sunday night and I’m really looking forward to seeing you then.

Peace and love,

Ro xoxox

Roshani
Thursday, 16 October 2008 16:28

Week Six

Hello beautiful people,

What a blur the few past weeks have been!

I am sitting on cloud nine right now because yesterday I got to meet Guy Sebastian! I had so much fun and I am so much in love with that man it’s silly, but I did take away some really valuable advice.

Last weekend was cool; we got to go to Melbourne and do a great signing at the Knox Shopping Centre for screaming Idol-crazed kids. It was so much fun to see people who enjoy what you do. It gives you a real buzz, and makes you realise what you’re doing and why you’re here.

I owe Ricki-Lee one because she slimed us all at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice awards! It was the grossest thing I’ve ever experienced in my life, but it was superfun.

I was pretty excited after Sunday night - I had a blast of a time! After Rock Week, I almost decided to give up soul funk and take up rock! I’m starting to feel comfortable in there, and everything’s starting to feel a lot more like home.

Monday night was pretty nerve-racking still. I was warmed up and ready to sing in the Bottom Three, which I’ll do every week from now on, but thank god I didn’t have to sing. It was sad to see Thanh go, but he’ll be fine out there and we’ll all see each other again at the Opera House anyway, so that’s cool.

So I’m really looking forward to Motown week – it’s going to be a lotta fun! Remember to tune in a little earlier, as we start at 6.30pm this week because of the ARIAs.

I can’t wait to see you all on Sunday – sit tight and get ready to get your Motown on!

Peace, love

Ro xxx

Roshani
Thursday, 9 October 2008 11:29

Week Five

Hello beautiful people,

Feeling a little tired today. I’ve had a big couple of days and I had a big one last night – a chance to let go of the tension after a heavy weekend.
The high of Sunday night was sooo high – I felt so confident and comfortable onstage; I really felt like I nailed it. I found the fun and joy and cheekiness in my performance; I had an awesome time.

Then the downer of Monday night, and the rollercoaster of emotions that went along with that. Being in the Bottom Three really hit home. I can spend lots of time analysing it, but I don’t have control over it. I’m gonna look at it with positive eyes, and see it as a reality check. You need to put in 110% every time you’re onstage because it could be the last time you’re standing there. I want to look back at this with no regrets, and think I did my best, I had fun, and it was one of the best times of my life. I don’t want to look back at this as a stressful time in a pressure cooker environment for two months! Don’t ever want to think that!

So I’m gonna cop it on the chin, build a bridge, and look forward to Rock Week, which I can’t wait for!

Meeting with INXS yesterday was an absolute hoot and a pleasure. They are two serious rock ‘n’ roll kids. I’m really happy with the song I’ve chosen and so were they – I didn’t choose a pop song and turn it into a rock song, it’s a rock song. I had fun with that. Working with them was a lot of fun - they helped me realise rock is just about how much grunt you give it, and how much you let go. It’s a chance to keep peeling off the layers and keep getting rawer and rawer.

It was really hard to see Madam go on Monday night – I think she’s just such a great performer, a wonderful voice, and such a natural stage presence. I love her to death, but I know she’ll be alright out there in the real world. I miss her dearly, and everyone else from Australian Idol will miss her as well.

You guys just sit tight and I will too, and we’ll all get ready for rock week. I’ll see you all on Sunday night. Rock on!!

Peace and love,

Ro xxoo

Roshani
Friday, 3 October 2008 10:33

Week Four

Hello beautiful people,

Well we’re seeing in summer with a really busy week, but the sun’s made it easier to handle.

We were all shipped off to Bondi on Saturday for a bit of a tanning session. We met some spunky lifesavers and got to sign lots of autographs for kids and adults alike. Madam and I ran amuck at the markets and then got lost in Bondi Junction – we spent way too much money and time there, but it was fun!

Then we came to Sunday night’s performance, which I was really, really looking forward to – stand alone piano and a ballad. I was pretty happy with it at the end – there were a couple of little things, but as a whole, I was pretty happy with it.

Good luck to Tommy boy! I think he did really well on Monday night and held himself with dignity and integrity, which is really respectable. He’ll be fine and go a long way.

I’m totally stoked about Abba, and the chance to put the cheese in something. I’m really pumped about the song I’m doing - Abba is really starting to grow on me! I’m not sure if I should be frightened or if I should embrace it – nonetheless, it’ll be fun.

Thank you for all of your support – keep up the awesome work – peace and love

Ro xxx

Roshani Priddis
Friday, 26 September 2008 15:52

Week Three

Hello beautiful people,

*Sigh, stretch, yawn*. My brain hurts a little bit, because this week has been off-the-chain busy. Firstly all the drama and chaos working with Cyndi Lauper, and all the pressure that goes along with something like that. Meeting her was bloody brilliant: a crazy one-off experience I’ll always remember. I really respect her as an artist, and the fact she was this superstar who wanted to give back to kids like us. It was great knowing that she actually cared, and cared about us as a performer. She treated us on the same level as her which was unexpected, and very refreshing.

I met Darren Hayes and we talked more about the marketing side of things and where I fit in as an artist. We were talking about neo-soul, non-commercial soul, he can see me singing internationally, which was unreal. He really opened my eyes to other opportunities and aiming higher.

In the process of Idol, you can get very caught up in the whole formalities of it: the routine, the busy schedules, and everyone else’s energy, but the mentors give you this massive breathe of fresh air and bring you back to the core reason of why you’re here – and that’s for the music. I feel so honoured to have been able to speak to them.

We went to Bobby Flynn’s basement gig last night; he’s released a new album. He was unbelievable. I hadn’t seen much of his stuff other than Idol – but this guy is a superstar! His music is a crazy fusion of Afro-Cuban to soul to experimental music to full-on rock– really good for your ears! So I’m a new fan of Bobby Flynn and I love him very much.

So to all the dedicated voters for helping me stay. You guys make this possible!

Love and peace,

Ro xxx

Roshani Priddis
Friday, 19 September 2008 14:05

Week Two

Hello beautiful people,

Firstly thank you so much to everyone who got behind me last week, and voted and supported me. Thanks to all my people back in Tamworth - I know what’s going on up there, and I really appreciate it all. Just wanna say all the best to my mate Jonny. I really respect your honesty, and I respect your musicianship and I respect you as an artist. I hope the Australian public can see that and I know you'll do great things.

The busyness hasn't stopped; it just keeps getting more busy and more busy. We went to Westpoint Blacktown on Wednesday, and saw the coolest, loudest, Tom-crazed crowd I’ve ever come across! It was a big party, and I enjoyed it.

I’m starting to feel a lot more comfortable especially after first Final 12 performance. I really wanted to get out there and have a really good time. I wanted to be at one with the music and forget about the cameras, and give it my all for the audience. I'm finding a way into that sort of mindset, how to work in a studio. I'm really excited about Sunday night. I’m singing one of my favourite songs from one of my favourite performers as well.

The McDonalds Charity Ball was one of the most humbling, amazing experiences that I've had. Being able to perform and give something back to a charity that helps so many families through really, really hard times gives you a new perspective, and opens your eyes to what families go through. The fact we can use our work and our voices to help out is pretty unbelievable. So I just wanna shoutout to the charity, and I hope they made trillions and trillions of dollars cuz they need it.

I miss my family soooo much! I know how much hard work you’re doing at home to try and get the vibe out there. It means a lot to me, and I love you so, so much. To all the rest of you who voted, thank you, I love you too, and I'll see you on Sunday night.

Peace,

Ro xx

Roshani Priddis
Thursday, 11 September 2008 22:38

Week One

Well hello beautiful people,

Phew! Made it to the Final 12!

It’s been crazy, busy, hectic, scary, and wonderful all at the same time. Thank you so much for all of your support, it’s been amazing. Going into this competition months ago, I went to the first audition with a good friend of mine and we just went to see what was happening, we weren’t hanging anything on it or aware of what I was potentially stepping into. Since that day, everything’s been completely surreal. I feel like months have passed: there’s been audition after audition after audition, then live shows, then wild card, and I feel like I’m still back at the start and my brain hasn’t caught up with it!

I’m learning so much about performing and being prepared and communal living – ha ha. It’s all been pretty good. Thank you for pitching in to give me this opportunity to grow as a performer and I really hope I rise to the challenge, the challenge being to rock it onstage every Sunday for you guys!

I’d love to hear your feedback, knowing that you guys are out there really helps me keep my head straight and enjoy the whole experience.

In the past week I’ve done everything from 6am photo shoots with radio interviews in between, with a party here and there, scattered with vocal workshops. It’s been so busy but I wouldn’t wanna be anywhere else in the world. I’m really having the time of my life. I can’t even tell you guys how much this whole experience means – more than I ever thought it would, and that’s becoming more and more true every day.

So sit tight, and I’ll see ya’ll on Sunday!

Peace and love,

Roshani xxx

 

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