For those of you who know me well, you know I love a good song to inspire, motivate, pump up.....we shall see how the "idols" fare.
01 - Casey - Don't Stop
I love the song selection. He TOTALLY stepped up the style this week (thank goodness). The vocal was tight. He's still a bit robotic from a performance perspective. Although we know he is committed (on the record) to playing guitar every week, I do think it would be interesting (aka create a potential moment) if he did put it away just once. I personally thought this was one of his better weeks.
02 - Lee - The Boxer
I'll admit that I don't really know this song, so I didn't jump out of my chair when I heard he was singing it. He (of course) has his trendy rock style going on. It was a solid vocal, and his performance was simple, but very cool. I do agree with the judges' comments about it being "current".
03 - Tim - Better Days
I am a big fan of the song choice. He needs to step up the wardrobe....very drab this week. The vocal was decent, and he was connected to the audience. All that being said, it is possible it is his week to go.
04 - Aaron - I Believe I Can Fly
Song selection is a little on the cheesy side. With respect to his wardrobe, he needs to try a different method with his shirt sleeves. I thought it was one of his stronger vocals. It was a good performance.
05 - Siobhan - When You Believe
Awesome selection based on the category. Her style is too funky for me, so I can't really comment other than that. Other than a few nasally spots, I thought her vocal ROCKED. She is much more on her game this week.
06 - Big Mike - Hero
I LOVE this song. I can't even count how many times I have listened to it since this Idol moment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz7LR3wbO_Y
He looked as if he was in dress rehearsal with his "wardrobe". He rocked the vocal and gave a solid performance. Overall, props for the selection because now, I'll listen to the Davids again a few more times.
07 - Crystal - People Get Ready
Solid song choice for her. She dressed up for the occasion which was a nice change of pace (the judges made a bigger deal about it than necessary, I just was glad she's mixing it up). By far, the best vocal of the night. I really liked the a cappella portion at the front.
So my bottom three are - Tim, Casey, Aaron - mainly because the other four are more talented.
As far as my random evaluation based on categories, here are my leaders:
Song selection - Mike
Wardrobe - Casey, Crystal
Vocal - Crystal
Performance - Lee, Crystal
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Season 9, Theme Week 5 - Elvis Songbook
Remember in past seasons when seasoned (aka cosmetically revised) music professionals mentored the contestants? Let's revisit - Barry Manilow, Stevie Wonder, Kenny Rogers, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Randy Travis, and Dolly Parton.
This "season" our mentors have included Usher (10 yrs in the industry tops), Miley Cyrus (see prior blog ranting), and (I can barely say this) Adam Lambert....seriously....seriously...REALLY? Not that the dud can't perform, but MENTOR?
Let's research the definition of a mentor:
1.a wise and trusted counselor or teacher
2.an influential senior sponsor or supporter
Do we think this matches the folks this season?
And then I thought, how many people have they asked and they said no?
On to the Elvis category - we did try this in 2006. Not sure I am that fired up about this category. I am still not over the fact that Elvis week is what sent Daughtry home.
01 - Crystal
This was ok, nothing special. I am not a fan of the backdrop (background) singers. I just don't konw that I'd listen to her on the radio. She's got talent but I can't get fired up.
02 - Andrew
Not sure he could put this on an album BUT I liked that he mixed it up. One of his more dramatic performances. I am not sure if it was solid enough for him to stay.
(I hate Kara. I don't want her to talk anymore.)
03 - Tim
He sounded nervous at the beginning. I kinda like that he didn't listen to Adam's advice. Hee Hee. I liked the arrangement a LOT but not totally crazy about the vocal. He saved himself though for sure.
04 - Lee
Did he miss the words or start the song in a weird place? I didn't love it for some reason and that makes me a little sad. He looked distracted while he was singing it.
05 - Aaron
This was not a stellar song selection for him. It tends to be karaoke from the first note. He's dressed for the swagger, and his vocals were better this week. I feel like this show is wearing him down because he is so young.
06 - Siobhan
I feel like I am watching Elvis - The Musical. I so don't like this performance. What happened to Rock Star Siobhan?
07 - Big Mike
Wow. I loved that. I liked that it was original.
08 - Katie
She's a new performer in the past few weeks. Not necessarily a "current" performance, but the vocal was solid.
09 - Casey
It was cool. I want him to surprise us one week though with his performance.
I feel like the contestants are going through the motions this season.
P.S. Ryan is not so super this season.
Also, HOLLA to the Glee cast.
Here's a funny article to share:
'American Idol' recap: Elvis Has Left the Building | American Idol Recap | EW.com
This "season" our mentors have included Usher (10 yrs in the industry tops), Miley Cyrus (see prior blog ranting), and (I can barely say this) Adam Lambert....seriously....seriously...REALLY? Not that the dud can't perform, but MENTOR?
Let's research the definition of a mentor:
1.a wise and trusted counselor or teacher
2.an influential senior sponsor or supporter
Do we think this matches the folks this season?
And then I thought, how many people have they asked and they said no?
On to the Elvis category - we did try this in 2006. Not sure I am that fired up about this category. I am still not over the fact that Elvis week is what sent Daughtry home.
01 - Crystal
This was ok, nothing special. I am not a fan of the backdrop (background) singers. I just don't konw that I'd listen to her on the radio. She's got talent but I can't get fired up.
02 - Andrew
Not sure he could put this on an album BUT I liked that he mixed it up. One of his more dramatic performances. I am not sure if it was solid enough for him to stay.
(I hate Kara. I don't want her to talk anymore.)
03 - Tim
He sounded nervous at the beginning. I kinda like that he didn't listen to Adam's advice. Hee Hee. I liked the arrangement a LOT but not totally crazy about the vocal. He saved himself though for sure.
04 - Lee
Did he miss the words or start the song in a weird place? I didn't love it for some reason and that makes me a little sad. He looked distracted while he was singing it.
05 - Aaron
This was not a stellar song selection for him. It tends to be karaoke from the first note. He's dressed for the swagger, and his vocals were better this week. I feel like this show is wearing him down because he is so young.
06 - Siobhan
I feel like I am watching Elvis - The Musical. I so don't like this performance. What happened to Rock Star Siobhan?
07 - Big Mike
Wow. I loved that. I liked that it was original.
08 - Katie
She's a new performer in the past few weeks. Not necessarily a "current" performance, but the vocal was solid.
09 - Casey
It was cool. I want him to surprise us one week though with his performance.
I feel like the contestants are going through the motions this season.
P.S. Ryan is not so super this season.
Also, HOLLA to the Glee cast.
Here's a funny article to share:
'American Idol' recap: Elvis Has Left the Building | American Idol Recap | EW.com
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Season 9, Theme Week 4 - Lennon McCartney Songbook
This week has the potential to be great with the "songbook" they have.
01 - Aaron - The Long and Winding Road
He now rolls his sleeves up every week. He seems to be struggling....not a good night, my friend. Although only 16 he is. ;)
02 - Katie - Let It Be
This is my favorite Katie performance. She sounded great. Very good!
03 - Andrew - Can't Buy Me Love
Big hair this week. I like this arrangement. Solid.
04 - Michael - Eleanor Rigby
Beatles inspired wardrobe. I am having trouble with this because all I hear in my head is David Cook's version. Not sure, Big Mike.
05 - Crystal - Come Together
Excellent selection. For some reason, it wasn't my favorite Crystal vocal.
06 - Tim - All My Lovin'
I must admit, I still want to high five Tim for putting Kara in her place on last week's results show. Dude, I need you to cut your hair, not use a flat iron on it. It was an excellent song selection and a solid vocal this week.
(Oh, Kara, are you backpedaling a little this week?)
07 - Casey - Jealous Guy
Tight performance. I dug it.
08 - Siobhan - Across the Universe
For me, for her, I felt the vocal was a little nasally in her lower register. (I can't believe I just typed that sentence....I have been watching this show too long.) I was just ok for me.
09 - Lee - Hey Jude
I really liked it. Not as fabulous as last week, but he seems to be bringing more swagger to the stage.
I am perplexed (and maybe still a little empty from the Bulldog loss), so I don't think I can pick a bottom 3 this week.
(Author note - Since I am posting after the results, I was pleased with the use of the Judges' Save for two reasons. One, it was not time for Mike to leave. Two, we don't have to have the drama anymore this season.)
01 - Aaron - The Long and Winding Road
He now rolls his sleeves up every week. He seems to be struggling....not a good night, my friend. Although only 16 he is. ;)
02 - Katie - Let It Be
This is my favorite Katie performance. She sounded great. Very good!
03 - Andrew - Can't Buy Me Love
Big hair this week. I like this arrangement. Solid.
04 - Michael - Eleanor Rigby
Beatles inspired wardrobe. I am having trouble with this because all I hear in my head is David Cook's version. Not sure, Big Mike.
05 - Crystal - Come Together
Excellent selection. For some reason, it wasn't my favorite Crystal vocal.
06 - Tim - All My Lovin'
I must admit, I still want to high five Tim for putting Kara in her place on last week's results show. Dude, I need you to cut your hair, not use a flat iron on it. It was an excellent song selection and a solid vocal this week.
(Oh, Kara, are you backpedaling a little this week?)
07 - Casey - Jealous Guy
Tight performance. I dug it.
08 - Siobhan - Across the Universe
For me, for her, I felt the vocal was a little nasally in her lower register. (I can't believe I just typed that sentence....I have been watching this show too long.) I was just ok for me.
09 - Lee - Hey Jude
I really liked it. Not as fabulous as last week, but he seems to be bringing more swagger to the stage.
I am perplexed (and maybe still a little empty from the Bulldog loss), so I don't think I can pick a bottom 3 this week.
(Author note - Since I am posting after the results, I was pleased with the use of the Judges' Save for two reasons. One, it was not time for Mike to leave. Two, we don't have to have the drama anymore this season.)
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