[GAME] XF: UK vs US Series 1 -- Live Show 7

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  • Kuda_KunakaKuda_Kunaka Posts: 2,703
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    Adam and Brtiney is a very unlikely match but I think it worked tonight. You had to use an acoustic cover so Ill let you off on that, The song needs good timing especially on the verses which I think were a mouthful but you delivered those fantastically. I think you've had a good night mate and good luck tonight
  • ElectricBoy171ElectricBoy171 Posts: 20,776
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    Absolutely fantastic performance again Adam. Both of your performances have been very contrasting and it was lovely to see you shine with your vocals. I change the song at literally 40 minutes before the show as the original song I gave you was horendous. However, your vocals were stunning and you proved why you should be here. You are a pleasure to mentor. I hope the public save you.
  • jackamakkajackamakka Posts: 4,625
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    The next act to attempt Britney is someone who's caused a lot of trouble with song choices this week - it's Union J with Hold It Against Me

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxTDK1S5qJ0
  • SoppyfanSoppyfan Posts: 29,911
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    George
    Hey, over there
    Please, forgive me
    If I'm comin' on too strong
    Hate to stare
    But, you're winnin'
    And they're playin' my favorite song

    JJ
    So, come here
    A little closer
    Wanna whisper in your ear
    Make it clear
    A little question
    Wanna know just how you feel

    All
    If I said my heart was beating loud
    If we could escape the crowd somehow
    If I said I want your body now
    Would you hold it against me?
    'Cause, you feel like paradise
    And I need a vacation tonight
    So, if I said I want your body now
    Would you hold it against me?

    Josh
    Hey, you might think
    That I'm crazy
    But, you know I'm just your type
    I might be
    A little hazy
    But, you just cannot deny

    Jaymi
    There's a spark
    In between us
    When we're dancin' on the floor
    I want more
    Wanna see it
    So, I'm askin' you tonight

    All
    If I said my heart was beating loud
    If we could escape the crowd somehow
    If I said I want your body now
    Would you hold it against me?
    'Cause, you feel like paradise
    And I need a vacation tonight
    So, if I said I want your body now
    Would you hold it against me?

    Jaymi
    If I said my heart was beating loud
    If we could escape the crowd somehow
    Josh
    If I said I want your body now
    Would you hold it against me?
    JJ
    'Cause, you feel like paradise
    And I need a vacation tonight
    All
    If I said I want your body now
    Would you hold it against me?

    George
    Would you hold it against me?
  • jackamakkajackamakka Posts: 4,625
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    David's comment: Union J
    The song that everyone wanted to sing tonight and it was taken by you. Firstly I think the vocals and reworking of the song worked very well for you tonight. However my one criticism of you tonight is that the first performance and second performance were very much of the same ilk and same tempo. They were very similar really and it would've been good to see a performance to show off one side of you as a group and another to show off your vocals and more emotional side. As it was we got two mid tempo ish songs and whilst they do show of your vocals well, they were just quite similar. I'd imagine you will probably be safe as you seem to have a lot of support, so next time I would like you to come out and wow us.
  • ElectricBoy171ElectricBoy171 Posts: 20,776
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    Union J, obviously me and David had picked this song for one of our acts but you beat us too it. It was a nice performance, but a little dull at parts. However, the vocals were nice but I felt that it was quite tame and a bit safe at parts. However, the notes at the end were good but were a bit shouty at parts. Boys, I'm a little bit worried for you tonight. And like David said, both performances were quite samey so you needed to show something different. The arrangement was ok but I would of liked something faster. Good luck tonight.
  • Kuda_KunakaKuda_Kunaka Posts: 2,703
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    Hmmm boys.. The lyrics were quite cheesy.. but at least you didn't do Womanizer (although I would've loved to see that)lol. Anyways back to the performance, I thought you guys actually had the better hand on this theme as Britney has a lot of pop songs and you are a pop act generally, and I think you delivered a nice performance
  • SoppyfanSoppyfan Posts: 29,911
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    Boys, can I just say how PROUD I am of you tonight! That was an emotional piece of art on that stage tonight and if I may say so, this was possibly my favorite performance from you boys and I can tell that you loved the song choice as well. This has been a fantastic comeback for me tonight and I really hope the public are voting for you because you deserve to be here, vote for Union J, people!
  • jackamakkajackamakka Posts: 4,625
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    Going onto the final three performances of the night now: it's back to Jahmene Douglas with Everytime

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71AN8LJI0T0
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    David's comment: Jahméne Douglas
    I think that performance was better than your first, however I don't really think it's been your strongest night and I think every other act has been stronger than you this show. It's a shame as I think you were one of the front runners before the start of the show but the themes and songs just weren't really you tonight. This performance your vocals were good, but I don't think the song really went anywhere and you are about the wow moments with your vocals and tonight we didn't really get that. I think every act is allowed one off show, however there's so few acts left now that I think you could be in danger tonight.
  • Kuda_KunakaKuda_Kunaka Posts: 2,703
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    I feel really sorry for you because these two themes just aren't you tonight. This one was better than your first but still wasn't amazing but I thought it had enough emotion and a connection to you fans which I really really hope they pick up the phone tonight as you need them the most tonight. If you are a Jahmene fan out there, please vote for him tonight
  • ElectricBoy171ElectricBoy171 Posts: 20,776
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    Jaheme, both of the themes this evening have not suited you but you have still stepped up to the plate and produced great performances. The vocals were strong and you sang with pure emotion. It might have not been your best night but you deserve to be in this competiton. I have to disagree with David and say that I think their has been two contestants weaker than you this evening.
  • SoppyfanSoppyfan Posts: 29,911
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    Jahmene, this song is a masterpiece and should only be touched if the person covering it can do it justice. But for me, it was a little better than your first song but it wasn't strong enough compared to what we've seen so far. Overall, I'm afraid you've had a bad night tonight and it's a shame because you have been a potential contender. I reckon that you may well be in trouble so good luck with the votes later.
  • jackamakkajackamakka Posts: 4,625
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    Onto the penultimate performance of the night and back to the Overs.

    Our Rock Queen - Melanie Masson!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr0pprFKDi8
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    David's comment: Melanie Masson
    We spent quite a while deciding what Britney song to do and I guess this is the song that people were expecting you to do and some of the judges could call you 'predictable' But hell to that! Sometimes you've gotta give the crowd what they want and you totally rocked that song tonight and gave it all you've got. With a theme like Britney its sometime's difficult to find a song to suit your act, even with a song rearrangement so it would be silly not to use this song when it suits you so perfectly. I think after that performance you should be safe tonight; however as I have said before there are so few acts left... Please everyone vote for Melanie tonight; she needs your votes and will come back next show and completely WOW you some more!!!!!!
  • ElectricBoy171ElectricBoy171 Posts: 20,776
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    Melanie, it was a good performance but it was sooooooooo predictable. I think it was quite obvious that you were gonna sing this song so I'm a bit dissapointed it was picked. The vocals were good, but I wanted more and I wanted to be shocked. I don't think you have had your best night but I'm sure your be safe.
  • SoppyfanSoppyfan Posts: 29,911
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    Oh wow! Melanie...I love rock and roll and you sure know how to put it on the jukebox baby! That was even way better than before...certainly my favorite performance from you and I just didn't want it to stop. I wanna say more but I'm just blown away by you tonight...fantastic work tonight, see you next week, Melanie.
  • Kuda_KunakaKuda_Kunaka Posts: 2,703
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    This theme should have been guilty pleasures :D. That was young, fun and flirtatious and I think I kinda enjoyed that :o. it was certainly the best choice of song you had to go with and I think you did a great job overall tonight.
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    Down to our final performance of the night - our Queen of the U.S. X Factor - it's Paige Thomas!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIt5sMFMd_8
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    David's comment: Paige Thomas
    Paige; you're the top US act; I don't think we we're expecting that after your early bottom 2 appearance. Tonight I really wasn't expecting that performance from you, I actually thought you could be in danger tonight, however I think that song could well change you. It was different from the original, it wasn't a complete ballad and you managed to get your tone and your vocals across. You've actually surprised me and I think you could be back in the game after that performance. Well Done; your vocals and power were amazing and I think you should definitely be safe after that performance. Excellent Stuff; brilliant way to end the show and overall tonight I think you were the strongest from your category.
  • SoppyfanSoppyfan Posts: 29,911
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    Paige, that was a good song choice for you and I think you did the absolute best you could with the performance as well. I think tonight has been one of your most improved nights and to me, that is a big surprise. However compared to what we've seen tonight, I think you were the strongest in your category and you've actually done enough to get through to next week. Well done Paige.
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    Wrong button
  • Kuda_KunakaKuda_Kunaka Posts: 2,703
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    First of all, Congratulations on winning the US title. You really deserved that.
    I feel like this theme was made for you as you are the act in this competition, whose tone is closest to that of Britney but I still loved your version of that song, you adapted ot to suit you more and I think that made it a great performance
  • ElectricBoy171ElectricBoy171 Posts: 20,776
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    *standing ovation*

    Paige, where the hell did those vocals come from? That was absolutely insane. You hit that high note fantastically. It was different to the original and you put a great spin on it. Paige, many doubted that you could go far in this competiton after your early bottom 2 performance, but you have proved everbody wrong. Absolutely outstanding. Performance of the evening and competiton so far.
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    And with that the show is over and lines are...

    OPEN!

    Here's a reminder of all of tonight's performances:
    1
    Carolynne Poole
    Perfect World
    Gossip
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh7_pEjX34U
    2
    Adam Burridge
    Everybody Talks
    Neon Trees
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBrRUjyxpAk
    3
    Union J
    What About Now
    Daughtry
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QpKOqy--_8
    4
    Jahméne Douglas
    All Out Of Love
    Air Supply
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBMYow46LxQ
    5
    Melanie Masson
    Weak
    Skunk Anansie
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0-IRsX3H-0
    6
    Paige Thomas
    Harden My Heart
    Julianne Hough, Mary J. Blige
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38JX6HW-Izk
    7
    Carolynne Poole
    Born to Make You Happy
    Britney Spears
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy5cKX4jBkQ
    8
    Adam Burridge
    Inside Out
    Britney Spears
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmB709Z8tXo
    9
    Union J
    Hold It Against Me
    Britney Spears
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxTDK1S5qJ0
    10
    Jahméne Douglas
    Everytime
    Britney Spears
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71AN8LJI0T0
    11
    Melanie Masson
    I Love Rock N Roll
    Britney Spears
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr0pprFKDi8
    12
    Paige Thomas
    Till the World Ends
    Britney Spears
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIt5sMFMd_8

    Get voting by ranking all of tonight's acts from 6 - 1 (6 = favourite, 1 = least favourite) to get to the QUARTER FINAL! There have been some surprise eliminations before but could we see one happen again this week? Be back at 8:45pm for the Results show, which leaves your 35 minutes to vote!

    Feel free to discuss tonight's show below :D
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