You can expect me working as hard as I possibly can. I’m going to do all that I can until I’m able to put out the album. You’ll see some YouTube videos coming. Any kind of shows that I can get approved, I’m thinking about playing smaller types of rooms. The thing about Idol is, after people see somebody on Idol that they really connect with, they kind of crave that more intimate interaction with them. They want to be able to see them up close and in concert. So, I think for me it would be really cool to do some shows just in really small venues in bigger cities. I did some touring before Idol, and I think that would be really cool if that worked out.
Before we wrap up, do you have any words for the fans that have been showing their support for you?
Of course thank you, but also I want to make it clear that I do music, because I love it. And also I love connecting with people through music and giving back. So expect a lot of that from me. I really do value all the people out there who supported me.
You can follow Tim Halperin on Twitter, and make sure to check out "The Last Song," which is currently available as a free download.
Article comments
1 - Adam
Actually, John Mayer did not co-write Streetcorner Symphony with Rob Thomas, that distinction belongs to Matt Serletic. But Halperin is correct, Mayer did play guitar on the track. It's a great song so props to Halperin for attempting it.
2 - handyguy
I was a little taken aback to hear that the top 24 [and this week's top 13] performances were pre-taped. I thought Idol was all live once the voting weeks started. Wonder if any of the vocals were 'sweetened'?
And MTV reports that executive producer Nigel Lythgoe referred to people complaining about the pre-taping as "morons." Nice.
3 - Kirsten
The semifinals are usually pre-taped. From what I read from someone who attended the tapings, the contestants performed like it was a live show, no do-overs, but mentioned possible editing of the critiques.
There were reported technical difficulties again this week, which is why they pre-taped again. The show is supposed to be live next week.
4 - handyguy
They seemed to be scrambling for time during the live results show Thursday. It was odd only calling half the contestants to the 'spotlight of fate' and then telling all the others they were safe. I would think they would have things pre-timed to the second, but it seemed clumsy.
5 - Kirsten
Thursday's show was live, Wednesday's show was pre-taped.