Sorry y'all!
I am cable light right now so I had to listen to American Idol on the radio - Fox channel 87.7 on your dial! It gave me an interesting perspective of the singers because I could only hear and not see them.
I missed Ramiel because I was just getting in the car. I heard she sang Heart. Bad idea. I don't have to hear it to know that their songs are too big for her.
John Castro - He is such an idiot. And his stupid style is getting in the way of me enjoying him at all. Take Simon's advice and take this thing seriously.
Syesha - old song, but big voice. I like her more and more every week. I hope she stays away for a while.
Brooke - Again, same song different lyrics. She is reading the from page of Jewel. Even she mixed things up a bit and did pop. I would like to see her stretch and not just stay alive. Now is the time before the race gets too tight.
Chickizee - Love him but bad song choice. Only because it was so old and he is battling the "old man" persona as it is.
Carly - Now she can sing Heart. I didn't like the song. I think her problem is that she is so good but still is soooo karaoke. Not sure how she etches herself out and stops being an imitator.
David A. - What the hell song was that? Take Bambi and get the frick out of her. Way too indulgent. Yes, you can sing...but this is way more than just a singing contest. Grow a pair and do something daring.
Kristy - Safe, safe, safe even though she should be going home, home, home.
Michael John - I liked We Will Rock You. Not so much the shift into We Are the Champions. (Yes, I own the tape and disc anthology of Queen...I know its supposed to be that way!). I still love him and he is my top 4.
David Cook - Hated it. He is talented and I know I am alone. I didn't like when Chris Daughtry took a song and changed it around and I don't like when David does it either! But he is going to ride it all the way to the Top 4 as well.
Going home....tough call because everyone has such a strong fan base. Should be John Castro. Most likely will be Chickezee. We shall see in a few hours. Well...you should see...I will hear. :)
Cya!
The Top 11
American Idol – The Top 11
Favorite Line: I can blow you out of your socks! Hey! It’s a family show!
Back by popular demand, Beatles songs. Who’s popular demand?!? I want them to get to the other themes. And quickly. Never before have I wished so much for Salsa/Miami Sound night to be here. Ok….I may have put a little on that one (translation – I am exaggerating), but Beatles songbook is not a good selection for this group.
Amanda – Please of please voter her off. She sounds the same every song. Absolutely no range. Simon said it best and she has to show some type of variety for THIS contest. Who cares who she wants to fill her concert hall at the local VFW. This is a very specific contest.
Kristy – #1 problem: She should listen to the song and pick one that fits her voice and style. Not by the title of the song. She did not understand the mood of the song at all. Her main issue is her lack of style and her stage performance. Her voice is ok. But expect her to be the 1 of 2 at the end of the result show.
David A. – He must redeem himself. He shoots, he scores! Solid performance. He went back to what he knows. The audience was terrible during this song and interrupted my ability to enjoy it. They need to return to them *ssholes in their seats so that we can hear the performance. David was good though.
Michael Johns – I really liked him in the beginning. But he too may be following in the steps of Amanda where each song is starting to sound the same. He sung a great song but not chopped up the way it was. Awful! There were some great parts but as a whole it was terrible. Hold on…yes, Paula AND Ryan – you just made a bad situation worse by making Michael look like an ass. Good job, cheerleaders!
Brooke – Very safe performance. I think much of her songs are done with very little accompaniment and basically a cappella. She seemed a little awkward when she was moving around the stage. But the singing was sweet and pleasant. Not enough to win the contest but definitely enough to keep her here. She just needs to listen to the judges because her talking is making it awkward and worse. Just nod.
David Cook – Ok fine! He’s good. He has really chipped down my resistance by his pure talent. He is really good. Perfect song and solid performance.
Carly – My absolutely favorite. I am not a fan of the song but she did well with it. I just wish the audience would shut the hell up!!!! This is a soft song. Hard to do with the fools waving their arms off beat and screaming every 3 seconds! She was great! But hard to really shine because of the mood of the crowd. I didn’t agree with Simon. I think he was feeding off the audience being off, her awful blouse, and being all tattooed up. I think her on stool, long sleeves, no audience – it would have been different for him.
John – He is such an idiot. No more interviews for him. Wow! He was able to sing this song with very little conviction, energy or feeling. Talk about singing wallpaper. That is a description of that performance. He can be good, but he has to choose the right songs. Oh no! Ryan is going to talk to him. He is like a male Kelly Pickler.
Syesha – Chills. Beautiful performance. She looked great. Talk about singing with feeling and emotion. You felt her connection with that song. I could hear that song on the radio. You go girl!
Chikezie – Not his best performance. The beginning was really shaky. Why do all of his Beatles sound like bluegrass? But I do like him. Keep him in!!! It got better towards the end. I agree with Randy that the slow part was bad, fast part good.
Ramile – I think she should have tried Penny Lane. No, Michael Johns or John Castro should have done Penny Lane. Her performance was upbeat but not necessarily less boring. She has a great voice, just trying to find her niche. I like her personality and I want her to have another chance.
Top performances: Syesha, Carly, Both Davids.
Bottom performances: Kristy, John and Amanda. Going home – Kristy, her time is up. We shall see. Cya!
The Touring Top 12
Here we go everyone! The Top 12. The Best Ever. I won’t be able to comment on the banter because I an fast forwarding through all Seacrest and Judge commentary. : P
I hope it’s good!!!! We shall see….on to the show!
Syesha – It was ok. It did sound different than the Beatles version so my ear was ready for their version. But it was ok.
Chikizie- I thought it was a great performance. Definitely different. I liked it. I look forward to him learning how to work the stage. The movement and his dancing seemed a little hockie. But the singing was great. I definitely had a flashback to “o brother where art thou”.
Side note: Don’t ever touch a black man’s head. A big no-no.
Ramiele – I knew someone was going to fall down those stairs. Did you see the stumble. It was a pretty performance. But nothing new. She can sing but needs to bust out. I think its her star quality she has to find.
Jason – I would like to see him without the guitar. I would compare it to Ramiele’s performance. He will also have to leave his eyes open 80% of a song.
Carly – Hated the outfit. She has to watch coming across too old and too “karaoke on Saturday night”. I think I am the only one but I thought it was alright, not great. I will re-watch because maybe I am missing something. Maybe because it’s so polished. She has the star quality and does already perform like a seasoned performer. I watched it again. Great voice.
David Cook – I figured it out. He has the Constantine smirk or snarl. That is why I don’t like him. This was a Beatles song? The music and melody was better than his singing. He is a garage band, 2 drink minimum singer at best. I agree with Simon. He is not bad, but I don’t like him. And it would get in the way of voting for him.
Brooke – nice, okay, safe. She picks really good songs for her voice. But I would like to see her stretch in the coming weeks. I liked her effort to try and get into it. I didn’t buy it….but A for effort.
David Hernandez - Of course good stage performance. I would have liked a song that showcased his voice better. But he did an ok, job and should remain. It was upbeat but still just an ok performance.
Amanda - hate, hate, hate her. Call me closed minded. Fine. Just don’t call for HER! Pardon me while I press the fast forward button.
Michael – I liked it. Not sure the older audience will appreciate not being familiar with the original. Maybe they heard it in a commercial or trailer. I thought this version was a beat too slow. That made it turn boring to me.
Kristy – Is that blood dripping from my ears? I though Amanda was bad….of course…such as in life…it COULD get worse. Everybody, say hello to worse. 1 judge said they liked the country twang and we get to listen to a ho-down until she’s gone. I do hate to say that she looked like she was having fun and was on key.
David Archuleta – thinkmmffrpp. We can work it outnnmmaafoo. Are those the lyrics? Wow! Stage fright got the best of him tonight. I think he has done enough in the past to stay even though we KNOW his performance was terrible and he should go home. Oh yeah, the arrangement was false, silly and a BAD idea. I appreciate Simon giving it him straight. I would have liked David to stop being a robot and speak openly. I like him less.
Top performances: Chickizee, Carly, Brooke. Bottom: David A., Ramiele, Amanda, Kristy – mainly girls. Going home….tough one…because it has become popularity contest. It will probably be…..Ramiele and Kristy, maybe John Cook. But this is a true test of fan bases. Anyway…we shall see. Cya tomorrow.
I hope it’s good!!!! We shall see….on to the show!
Syesha – It was ok. It did sound different than the Beatles version so my ear was ready for their version. But it was ok.
Chikizie- I thought it was a great performance. Definitely different. I liked it. I look forward to him learning how to work the stage. The movement and his dancing seemed a little hockie. But the singing was great. I definitely had a flashback to “o brother where art thou”.
Side note: Don’t ever touch a black man’s head. A big no-no.
Ramiele – I knew someone was going to fall down those stairs. Did you see the stumble. It was a pretty performance. But nothing new. She can sing but needs to bust out. I think its her star quality she has to find.
Jason – I would like to see him without the guitar. I would compare it to Ramiele’s performance. He will also have to leave his eyes open 80% of a song.
Carly – Hated the outfit. She has to watch coming across too old and too “karaoke on Saturday night”. I think I am the only one but I thought it was alright, not great. I will re-watch because maybe I am missing something. Maybe because it’s so polished. She has the star quality and does already perform like a seasoned performer. I watched it again. Great voice.
David Cook – I figured it out. He has the Constantine smirk or snarl. That is why I don’t like him. This was a Beatles song? The music and melody was better than his singing. He is a garage band, 2 drink minimum singer at best. I agree with Simon. He is not bad, but I don’t like him. And it would get in the way of voting for him.
Brooke – nice, okay, safe. She picks really good songs for her voice. But I would like to see her stretch in the coming weeks. I liked her effort to try and get into it. I didn’t buy it….but A for effort.
David Hernandez - Of course good stage performance. I would have liked a song that showcased his voice better. But he did an ok, job and should remain. It was upbeat but still just an ok performance.
Amanda - hate, hate, hate her. Call me closed minded. Fine. Just don’t call for HER! Pardon me while I press the fast forward button.
Michael – I liked it. Not sure the older audience will appreciate not being familiar with the original. Maybe they heard it in a commercial or trailer. I thought this version was a beat too slow. That made it turn boring to me.
Kristy – Is that blood dripping from my ears? I though Amanda was bad….of course…such as in life…it COULD get worse. Everybody, say hello to worse. 1 judge said they liked the country twang and we get to listen to a ho-down until she’s gone. I do hate to say that she looked like she was having fun and was on key.
David Archuleta – thinkmmffrpp. We can work it outnnmmaafoo. Are those the lyrics? Wow! Stage fright got the best of him tonight. I think he has done enough in the past to stay even though we KNOW his performance was terrible and he should go home. Oh yeah, the arrangement was false, silly and a BAD idea. I appreciate Simon giving it him straight. I would have liked David to stop being a robot and speak openly. I like him less.
Top performances: Chickizee, Carly, Brooke. Bottom: David A., Ramiele, Amanda, Kristy – mainly girls. Going home….tough one…because it has become popularity contest. It will probably be…..Ramiele and Kristy, maybe John Cook. But this is a true test of fan bases. Anyway…we shall see. Cya tomorrow.
Top 8 & 8 Results Show
Blake Lewis was not great. I like the new goodbye song (I think it's by him?) but that performance was boring. It was a lame attempt at being cool and hip but just felt weak to me.
On to the results: I think America got it right.
Luke Maynard was just too sappy to take.
Kady will be on MadTv or SNL doing impersonations. She has a great personality, it just didn't come through when she was singing. She should have just went for broke and sung her goodbye song in a Britney Spears voice!
Asia'h was a one hit wonder. Her audition was heart breaking but then she tried to sing power ballads that didn't fit her voice and it exposed her weakness. She should have stuck with Anita Baker-ish songs. Sung everything in her lower register.
Daniel Noreiga. It was sad to see him go and I think he can sing. But he had too much personality and it got in the way of the singing. I would have liked to have seen more of him over David Cook. I think Chickezie deserved to say because his performances were solid.
So off we go to the Top 12. Bigger stage, better song selection, the image machine starts cranking. Too me, this is the best part of the show. I think they have a strong group this year. I think the boys are gonna take it! Until next week....c-ya!
On to the results: I think America got it right.
Luke Maynard was just too sappy to take.
Kady will be on MadTv or SNL doing impersonations. She has a great personality, it just didn't come through when she was singing. She should have just went for broke and sung her goodbye song in a Britney Spears voice!
Asia'h was a one hit wonder. Her audition was heart breaking but then she tried to sing power ballads that didn't fit her voice and it exposed her weakness. She should have stuck with Anita Baker-ish songs. Sung everything in her lower register.
Daniel Noreiga. It was sad to see him go and I think he can sing. But he had too much personality and it got in the way of the singing. I would have liked to have seen more of him over David Cook. I think Chickezie deserved to say because his performances were solid.
So off we go to the Top 12. Bigger stage, better song selection, the image machine starts cranking. Too me, this is the best part of the show. I think they have a strong group this year. I think the boys are gonna take it! Until next week....c-ya!
Top 8 Girls
Paula was obviously on crack tonight. She shared some with Simon. They rambled on so much that Syesha got one word evaluations. The boys were better as a whole.
Asia'h - Good song choice. It was a good performance. I think she should do some Anita Baker or Toni Braxton with her deep voice in the future. She was ok.
Kady - If she makes it, 100% because of her lucks. She was terrible. And she has such a good voice.
Amanda - Different song, same performance. That's my major issue with her. I have seen absolutely nothing new from her.
Carly - Hated the song. She should do soul! So that she can stand out. She sounds too kaorke when she does rock. SHE can do Whitney or Chaka Khan.
Kristy - Good performance. I think she is getting better. Unfortunately I agree with Simon, she doesn't stand out.
Ramiele - Too young and inexperienced for this competition. She can sing, but she lacks the confidence to do the performances well. But she has the "mutts" on her side. The more Paula talked...the deeper she got!
Brooke - I thought it was nice, but nothing new. I want to see the other side of her. Not sure there is one. Remember Jewell made more $$$ when she dropped the whole homeless act and went pop. But Mrs.-Brooke-neve-watched-an-r-rated-movie may not have another side.
Syesha - I thought she did well. But if you close your eyes and think of Lakisha from last year singing that song and then open your eyes and see Syesha, you understand what Simon means we he says the song is too big. But a good enough performance to get her through.
Top 2 performance: Brooke and Amanda (they both stuck to the same formula). Bottom 2: Kady and Ramielle. But Ramielle has a big fan base...so it will probably be Kady and Kristy. We shall see....
Asia'h - Good song choice. It was a good performance. I think she should do some Anita Baker or Toni Braxton with her deep voice in the future. She was ok.
Kady - If she makes it, 100% because of her lucks. She was terrible. And she has such a good voice.
Amanda - Different song, same performance. That's my major issue with her. I have seen absolutely nothing new from her.
Carly - Hated the song. She should do soul! So that she can stand out. She sounds too kaorke when she does rock. SHE can do Whitney or Chaka Khan.
Kristy - Good performance. I think she is getting better. Unfortunately I agree with Simon, she doesn't stand out.
Ramiele - Too young and inexperienced for this competition. She can sing, but she lacks the confidence to do the performances well. But she has the "mutts" on her side. The more Paula talked...the deeper she got!
Brooke - I thought it was nice, but nothing new. I want to see the other side of her. Not sure there is one. Remember Jewell made more $$$ when she dropped the whole homeless act and went pop. But Mrs.-Brooke-neve-watched-an-r-rated-movie may not have another side.
Syesha - I thought she did well. But if you close your eyes and think of Lakisha from last year singing that song and then open your eyes and see Syesha, you understand what Simon means we he says the song is too big. But a good enough performance to get her through.
Top 2 performance: Brooke and Amanda (they both stuck to the same formula). Bottom 2: Kady and Ramielle. But Ramielle has a big fan base...so it will probably be Kady and Kristy. We shall see....
The Top 8 Boys
Luke – Boring. It’s not ok just to sing a song well. You have to wow us. And he NEVER has. He should have down I’m Alright from Caddyshack. That would have been great!
David Archuleta – He can play the piano too?!? You are looking at the next American idol. The only thing stopping him is a meteorite. This song to me is one of those elevator songs that stick in your head. It wasn’t a wow but a very good performance. He has a great voice.
Daniel Noriega – So much attitude…so little talent. If he sang as much as he swings his hips, he might have a chance. TMTH! L-A-M-E. I’m going to stop there because I can feel my offensiveness coming on. I would have liked Careless Whispers from Wham, without the theatrics.
David – Uhhh..embarrassing moment? Being a an ex-stripper in a mainly male strip club? Is that one of them? Perhaps that Celion Dion performance you just did? How about that, David? He should have done Eye of the Tiger, Survivor. He could have sang the hell out of that and highlighted his voice.
Michael – Loved him. Although he does seem like he always imitating Jim Morrison. Or most alternative bands in the 80’s. He definitely is a through back to that time. I agreed 100% with Simon. Love him but haven’t really connected with him or his style. When I heard him, it was like…oh yeah! I remember him.
David Cook - OMG! All that and he chose such a terrible song, a terrible arrangement and a terrible performance. Experiment somewhere else. He could have just sang the song. It would have boring but at least it would have been true. I disagree with everyone on the planet about this. I can’t stand him.
Jason Castro - Did I say I hate people with dreadlocks? I did. Good. It was an ok performance. I am not sold on him yet. I guess I am still waiting for something else. Not sure what? He is getting better.
Chikizie - Perfect song for his voice. But boring. I would have done another Luther Vandross song. A well sung song. He should have done Tempted by Squeeze. Soulful yet youthful.
Top 2 – David and Michael.
Bottom 2 – Luke and Daniel Noriega – based on the performance. Going home? Luke and David Hernandez if scandal gets hot. Not sure….we shall see! C-ya.
David Archuleta – He can play the piano too?!? You are looking at the next American idol. The only thing stopping him is a meteorite. This song to me is one of those elevator songs that stick in your head. It wasn’t a wow but a very good performance. He has a great voice.
Daniel Noriega – So much attitude…so little talent. If he sang as much as he swings his hips, he might have a chance. TMTH! L-A-M-E. I’m going to stop there because I can feel my offensiveness coming on. I would have liked Careless Whispers from Wham, without the theatrics.
David – Uhhh..embarrassing moment? Being a an ex-stripper in a mainly male strip club? Is that one of them? Perhaps that Celion Dion performance you just did? How about that, David? He should have done Eye of the Tiger, Survivor. He could have sang the hell out of that and highlighted his voice.
Michael – Loved him. Although he does seem like he always imitating Jim Morrison. Or most alternative bands in the 80’s. He definitely is a through back to that time. I agreed 100% with Simon. Love him but haven’t really connected with him or his style. When I heard him, it was like…oh yeah! I remember him.
David Cook - OMG! All that and he chose such a terrible song, a terrible arrangement and a terrible performance. Experiment somewhere else. He could have just sang the song. It would have boring but at least it would have been true. I disagree with everyone on the planet about this. I can’t stand him.
Jason Castro - Did I say I hate people with dreadlocks? I did. Good. It was an ok performance. I am not sold on him yet. I guess I am still waiting for something else. Not sure what? He is getting better.
Chikizie - Perfect song for his voice. But boring. I would have done another Luther Vandross song. A well sung song. He should have done Tempted by Squeeze. Soulful yet youthful.
Top 2 – David and Michael.
Bottom 2 – Luke and Daniel Noriega – based on the performance. Going home? Luke and David Hernandez if scandal gets hot. Not sure….we shall see! C-ya.
