Let's discuss:
1. Matt was trying to get back to what he does, to what he sings, to what he can perform. A little number by Stevie Wonder, "Part time lover"... It was good, much better than last week, and I think he has regained his fans back. He needs to get back behind the piano next week for sure though and wow us all again. I liked him in the hat...
2. Anoop was dressed like a Sesame Street character,it sorta reminded me of a little fellow named Bert.
But honestly, I think this kid is doomed in singing ballads the rest of his life. I do not see him ever having a successful album, nor do I see his fans holding him through. He may drift off into the Idol La La land that ex-cast members go to. The "why doesn't anyone love me anymore" land of permanent residents like Sanjaya Malakar, Anthony Federov, George Huff, John Stevens, Mikalah Gordon, Scott Savol, Kevin Covais, Phil Stacey,,, well you catch my drift. He sang a soft little number, "True colors",,, which I liked, but it was just ai-ight. I guess I just like the song itself,,,, He may be in trouble tonight,,
3. Danny had an alright performance. The judges googled over him, but that's because they still want him in the competition. I never thought I would say this about him, but he is starting to bore me. I really don't look forward to his performances. I know they are all going to be feel good songs, raspy chorus, and end with a bang. I think he has a niche and won't really change that much. I don't think that leads to a good career. Look at Taylor Hicks... he kinda is stuck because he's so predictable and boring. Nothing's new.... I like Danny, but just don't know how good of an artist he'll be. He sang "Stand By Me", which David Archuletta did last season too.
4. Kris sang in the pit last night. It was distracting and claustrophobic. Too many arms waving around all up in his face and stage. I agreed with the judges and felt the song was on performance last night instead of him. He sang "All she wants to do is dance" by Don Henley. He played his instrument, but it was definitely a forgettable performance.
5. Scott's card is up. I liked him in this competition, and I give him props for playing the freaking guitar up in the middle of a stage. I wonder how it would be to not see anyone in the audience and try to perform? You couldn't really feed off of the faces and emotions of your audience,,,, I was just trying to imagine how he feels up there. Anyways, he played a power ballad, hee hee,,,"The search is over" by Survivor. He struggled on some high notes. I just think he is done. He's got the tour to look forward to.
6. Adam is my hero. He is a genius at picking songs. His song last night was not too familiar, at least to me, and I had to youtube it to hear Tears for Fears sing it... "Mad World". Adam's version was the one that was featured in a movie Donnie Darko - another movie I had not heard of - by Gary Jules. If you youtube that video it is really cool. Apparently 12 million other people have watched it. Why don't I know this song? Anyways, Adam had one of the best performances I have ever seen on the show's 8 seasons. It was haunting, mysterious, sincere, and real. (You can watch it on my sidebar) Adam has such an incredible ability to connect with the song and the audience. He is a true star and he will truely win this season. I just want to watch each week to see him perform. What will he do next? is all I'm thinking about. WOW!
7. Lil was finally dressed like a star tonight. With an outfit like that I was expecting some raw energy and raw emotion coming through on her song "What's love got to do with it" by Tina Turner. The judges thought it was a copycat performance and that she is lost with who she is. I couldn't agree more. Finally they are seeing that she is just blah and another r&b girl. Nothing stands out for me with her. She may be in the bottom tonight. I hope.
8. Allison continues to impress me week after week. And as Simon said, she just has not connected with the audience. I've been saying that for weeks. She's sort of awkward in interviews. She sang "I can't make you love me" by Bonnie Raitt. A lot of contestants have sung this song throughout the years, but I enjoyed her raspy voice with this one. She is funky and confident. I would like to see her in the finals with Adam. He'd win, but she would have some style and flamboyance. Plus, I just love her raw voice.
So my thoughts on tonight's elimination -
Bottom 3 are Anoop, Scott, Lil
Scott will and should go home.
I seriously cannot get over Adam's performance.
5 comments:
I couldn't agree more. Adam is hands down the best and seriously has one of the best voices I'm ever heard! I like Allison, Kris, and Matt sometimes but they just aren't on the same playing field. The rest are just fun to mock :)They could all go home and I could care less. I agree, my pick for the top 2 are Adam and Allison, but the only way she gets in there is getting a much stronger fan base. She doesn't have the advantage of crazy 12 year old girls voting for her.
Adam is amazing. I love him. He's up there with Carrie Underwood. Actally, he is better than Carrie. Best Idol yet. When he is finished with Idol, he will become a major star. How exciting! I can't believe you have never heard "Mad World". We listen to that song a lot. It's on our mix. I like Adam's version better. Danny Darko, really? We must live in different worlds.
I think Scott will be in for a few more weeks. Goodbye Anoop. Well, we'll see.
Good analysis as usual and Scott did indeed get the boot. Don't you think Adam would be better off not winning. If he wins he has to be under the American Idol label. He has a career no matter what.
K.., I am SO glad you had the link for Adam's song. My tivo cut it off!
I sometimes feel like we are watching different shows! Adam is talented, but I don't like him at all and would never buy one of his albums. I hope Danny beats him.
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