The Samantha Appreciation Thread
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I tried to find the thread titled "Samantha" and I couldn't...plus I don't think we've had an official Sam appreciation thread on here yet.
Let me begin by saying two things:
Firstly as many people know I am one of the biggest Sarah fans on here. And always will be.
Second, I initally wasn't a fan of Sam's at all. Maybe because in the first week it came across like she was trying to upstage Sarah's genuine talent with hotpants and a flashy belt (voice not clothing item).....
ANYWAY getting back to the point of this being an APPRECIATION thread. I feel like perhaps because Sam gets SO much (kind of nauseating) appreciation from ALW, many people seem to be seeking to discredit her, rather than seeking to find what they like about her.
And not just because Sarah is backing her, but I have genuinely begun to kind of love Sam a little bit. She seems like one of the most genuine and nice girls in the competition. For 17 she IS incredibly talented. I think the reason it's taken me so long to love her is that some of her performances have been misses. But when she hits, oh boy she HITS. Those have been some of the best performances of the whole competition. Hurt was the only acting that really viscerally moved me in the whole thing. Every time I rewatch it the bit where she says "I would tell you how much I have missed you since you've been away" sends shivers down my spine, brings tears to my eyes, and literally takes my breath away like I've been punched. It's so raw and not pretty. Gorgeously so. She has a lot of passion and power. When she is ON, she can really convey a feeling in a bodily way that I feel as an audience member. She owns her lyrics and serves them up. That is natural talent and it's so thrilling to watch. It's quite raw and unpredictable at this point but she is growing and becoming more professional every week.
Also she always stands out in the group numbers, she is a great dancer and has a watchable kind of effervescence. And I love watching her with the Olivers. Amazingly considering she is the youngest in the competition, she is one of the most warm and motherly. Other definite fantastic HIT weeks for me have been Since U Been Gone, Rock n Roll and Sway. I think she is one of only a few who have really grown through this competition, and you can literally see how hard she works (without it being obnoxious like some). Whilst I don't know whether she is the best suited to the role, I would love to see her win the most I think. It would certainly be the "different" Nancy they were looking for. Her look, her modern pop/rock-y vocal type - everything.
I was going to stop watching after Sarah left, but I may well tune in to see how Sam's doing...and if she continues to turn in great, mesmorizing, visceral performances, she may get me really invested in it again.:)
Let me begin by saying two things:
Firstly as many people know I am one of the biggest Sarah fans on here. And always will be.
Second, I initally wasn't a fan of Sam's at all. Maybe because in the first week it came across like she was trying to upstage Sarah's genuine talent with hotpants and a flashy belt (voice not clothing item).....
ANYWAY getting back to the point of this being an APPRECIATION thread. I feel like perhaps because Sam gets SO much (kind of nauseating) appreciation from ALW, many people seem to be seeking to discredit her, rather than seeking to find what they like about her.
And not just because Sarah is backing her, but I have genuinely begun to kind of love Sam a little bit. She seems like one of the most genuine and nice girls in the competition. For 17 she IS incredibly talented. I think the reason it's taken me so long to love her is that some of her performances have been misses. But when she hits, oh boy she HITS. Those have been some of the best performances of the whole competition. Hurt was the only acting that really viscerally moved me in the whole thing. Every time I rewatch it the bit where she says "I would tell you how much I have missed you since you've been away" sends shivers down my spine, brings tears to my eyes, and literally takes my breath away like I've been punched. It's so raw and not pretty. Gorgeously so. She has a lot of passion and power. When she is ON, she can really convey a feeling in a bodily way that I feel as an audience member. She owns her lyrics and serves them up. That is natural talent and it's so thrilling to watch. It's quite raw and unpredictable at this point but she is growing and becoming more professional every week.
Also she always stands out in the group numbers, she is a great dancer and has a watchable kind of effervescence. And I love watching her with the Olivers. Amazingly considering she is the youngest in the competition, she is one of the most warm and motherly. Other definite fantastic HIT weeks for me have been Since U Been Gone, Rock n Roll and Sway. I think she is one of only a few who have really grown through this competition, and you can literally see how hard she works (without it being obnoxious like some). Whilst I don't know whether she is the best suited to the role, I would love to see her win the most I think. It would certainly be the "different" Nancy they were looking for. Her look, her modern pop/rock-y vocal type - everything.
I was going to stop watching after Sarah left, but I may well tune in to see how Sam's doing...and if she continues to turn in great, mesmorizing, visceral performances, she may get me really invested in it again.:)
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I agree completely she first stood out for me in the group numbers, she's natural with the boys and her movement never looks contrived. I do think people have problems with her voice as it may not be pitch perfect but there's something to it that's so personal as if Nancy, not some vocally perfect vocals coming through as it just doesn't feel like Nancy. She does come across very well and from all the people that have spoken to her said she is sweet, maybe it's all the chocolate she eats
Anyway I'll be supporting her as long as she's there
It didn't take long to find - was page 3 a bit too far to look?
Absolute physical perfection by the way, and not a bad voice
I don't know if she has the experience or vocal stability to play Nancy for 8 shows a week, but it would definately be interesting too see how she portrayed the character. Plus, she's only 17. I reckon she's going to have an amazing career ahead of her regardless of what happens in IDA.
I watched all the auditions several times and then added Sam & Sarah to my list of favs.
Sam really rocked on the first week and jumped to the top of my fav 4 and has stayed there since.:)
Same here. I feel like the only guy that actually listens to her.
im not too sure, but im thinking she might have been given a ballad....
Firstly well done on starting a much belated appreciation thread on here for Sam. I was beginning to think I was in the minority for having her as one of my two faves (the other was Fran).
I've backed Sam since the stage at ALW's house, I thought she handled that extra audition in front of the panel really well. I've got a great deal of respect for the way she seems to have handled the whole process. For someone so young and talented etc she comes across as very grounded and very un-assuming. She's clearly determined to make the most of this whole experience and is learning so much 'on the job' so to speak.
I've heard a few radio interviews with her and she comes across as a genuinely lovely girl, who always has nice words to say about her fellow Nancys - especially the ones she was/is closest to.
I totally agree that she stands out in the group numbers and with the Olivers. I can totally 'see' her as Nancy, even though I think she would normally suit something more up-tempo to make the most of her strengths in dancing etc.
I'm sure she'll have a great career whatever happens, but I would love to see her as Nancy (especially as I already have my tickets!)
PS. I eat almost as much chocolate
She does come across very well from what iv'e heard from radio interviews, people who've met her and of course what we've seen on the show. I hope she does herself proud
Yes, I agree! Especially the part about not being too big for her boots. What a nice way to put it. I don't understand really why there hasn't been a thriving appreciation thread for her already, she's so lovely and clearly talented! I feel like ALW is probably just as taken with her as her fans, but it's not really helping her to keep calling her "Sammy" and stuff. Even though it's kinda cute, lol.
smudges dad, i looked up to about page 10 actually. i must have missed it. nevertheless as someone said, this appreciation thread is WAY overdue!
peaceablegenie2, I have a feeling she might get a beautiful ballad too. I hope she shines with it! She seems to do best when she brings her unique style and voice to the material rather than trying to be something she's not, which I think is where she faltered in certain weeks that were not so memorable, like week 2.
Hot_Topics, I totally agree with your post too! I LOVE that she has a stash of chocolate because I do too
i know
Same here, finally some real appreciation.
So a question to her fans how far in the competition will she get do you reckon?