Hello and welcome to Real's Time Series #2's Semi Final!

Only four acts remain, one from each category! Tonight's themes are "Songs For You" e.g. songs that might be sung to someone special in our acts' lives, and "Get Me To The Final" which is self-explanatory.

Lets welcome back the contestants and their mentors...

SacredDiablo & The last of the Girls!
Lauren Smith

Dylan & The last of the Boys!
Adam Burridge

Gav & The last of the Overs!
Melanie Masson

Jess & The last of the Groups!
From Above

Let us begin...

I cannot believe we're at the Semi Finals already, it's gone so fast!

We begin tonight with Adam Burridge, the last of Dylan's Boys!

Song For Adam
Overjoyed - Bastille
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK3fVJtFTh0

Get Me To The Final
I Love It - Icona Pop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLRP_hNme08

SD's Comments

Adam Burridge #1
I actually enjoyed that performance. It was a billion times better than last week. It was good but i wasnt as excited about it as compared to most of your previous performances. Im looking forward to your second performance and i hope that it will not be a disappointment.

Adam Burridge #2
Oh no, i didnt like this. Similarly to last week, i believe that the vocals are rather off for you. It didnt show off your stunning tone. I just didnt feel that performance. You need to fully showcase your capabilities at this point and you failed to do so wit this performance.

Dylan's Comments

Adam Burridge #1
I had Bastille all planned for you earlier in the contest, and must of completely forgotten to use him. But Im happy I didnt, cause you can give this performance now. And what a performance it was. The smoother and higher parts of your vocals displayed really well. Loved it Adam.

Adam Burridge #2
I wanted to try something different for you, to get you to the final. A song choice, thats a little risky, as this one it. But a certain version of it, so that you can see you singing it. And I think it was really good Adam. Unexpected but great performance.

Adam Burridge - Firstly I was super sad to see you in the bottom two with Carolynne last week, as even though it wasn't your best show, I think Dylan has dealt with you incredibly in this competition, and this week is most definitely a return to form! The Bastille choice is absolutely lovely, it's right up my street in terms of what I enjoy listening to, and it suited your voice so brilliantly. It was definitely a great start from you, and considering the theme gave a lot of scope for a performance that was a bit insincere or cheesy it definitely veered away from that. The Icona Pop cover however is the thing I got most excited by. I LOVE Icona Pop so I was interested to see how that song would work without the whole electopop vibe around it, and on the whole I think it translated quite well. It got a little repetitive towards the end, but on a vocal level and in terms of taking a risk it was flawless, and I think we'll be seeing you in the final.

Now we have Melanie Masson, who has done in RT what many hoped she would do in the real show and be the last Over standing. What's Gav got in store for her tonight?

Song For Melanie
All is Full of Love - Bjork
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDYMfm0JQOE

Get Me To The Final
Orianthi - Believe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbaXNtlmQRU

SD's Comments

Melanie Masson #1
The song choice is pretty interesting. Your vocals were generally really strong although some parts were a little off for you as i believe that you dont have the qualities to pull it off. Nonetheless, it was a great performance. Well done.

Melanie Masson #2
To be honest, i wasnt a huge fan when i saw that you were going to be singing Orianthi but it was a rather surprising performance. I worked well to a certain extent. I would have loved to see more vocals range in the performance but you sang it decently well. It was great to see you trying something more current. Great job!

Dylan's Comments

Melanie Masson #1
Bjork has such a unique voice, that her songs are so different, its hard to replicate them. But this song, is a perfect song to take an make into your own. This performance was incredible. One of my favourite songs. Such a strong vocal display. It wasnt over the top. And when you did do your recognised notes, you did them so well. Brilliant.

Melanie Masson #2
Firstly I have this unnatural hatred for Orianthi. But I will not let that cloud my judgement. And that judgement is that this was a bloody great performance. Very rock chick, that you completely are. I think style was perfect for you. I would've liked some more crazy high notes, but thats just me being greedy of them.

Melanie Masson - I know the Semi Final probably isn't the time to take a risk, but I REALLY thought that Bjork song was such an interesting fit for you. I was casually listening to it the other day when the thought popped into my head about just how much Melanie would slay on those big power notes in the chorus, which I think she'd excel at, and I could really visualise you killing it on stage. The Orianthi track is a little more in your comfort zone, and it had so much energy and drive and intent to it, I think it was one of your strongest weeks yet, and I hope the other voters appreciated the attempt at something new and exciting.

Now we have Lauren Smith, who, against the odds, has made her way into the semi-final as SD's last Girl!

Song For Lauren
Hey Ya - Sarah Blasko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fHaiFegDPg

Get Me To The Final
Get To You - Sunday Lane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qpVSFQ3So

SD's Comments

Lauren Smith #1
I loved the stripped back performance of just you and your guitar. It was really captivating and all attention was on you throughout the performance. I adored how you went about with the tempo and melody along with the fun towards the end. Also, the little details you did with the vocals were fantastic. That was an absolutely beautiful performance.

Lauren Smith #2
That was utterly gorgeous. It was mesmerizing when you started the song and it got even better as the song picked up in tempo. The vocals you delivered were sublime. Your vocals was stylistically a perfect complement to this song. It was something different from your first performance and it was still amazing. You showcased your artistry and undeniable special tone. Well done!

Dylan's Comments

Lauren Smith #1
OMG this Sarah Blasko cover is soooo incredible. And I have been waiting for your mentor to pick it. Its such a perfect fit for your voice, your style, everything. You have been on a bit of a rollercoaster. Started of one of my least favourites. Now top 4. Increidbly performance Lauren.

Lauren Smith #2
This song sounds really familiar. Anyways really great performance Lauren. This song was a perfect fit for your quirky vocals. If I had any critizisms it would be that your two songs tonight were a bit too alike. But nevermind, really great performance.

Lauren Smith - I think I've heard that Outkast song so much that it I sort of hit a brick wall with it, but that Sarah Blasko cover of it was so lovely and perfect for you, I really liked the whole stripped back vibe it had going on, which was definitely a wise decision. The second song was equally amazing, and I like how it was subtly quite different. It was a song/band/singer I was unfamiliar with before, but I think it just worked so well with the whole image of you SD has so amazingly created over the competition. I think you're definitely the major contender going into the finals, and I'm thrilled your maintaining your own excellent standard.

Now the final act tonight is From Above, Jess' final Group!

Song For From Above
Lego House - Stooshe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikif16Fws8o

Get Me To The Final
City Girl - Funda
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XhoW4KFdyA

SD's Comments

From Above #1
I didnt expect to like it but i actually enjoyed the performance. I expected you to go for more significant pop elements in your song choices. The song was alright and you sounded really lovely. You did well!

From Above #2
Well, that was a really fun performance. You definitely entertained me tonight. It wasnt particularly my cup of tea but it was a good choice of song for you. I would actually prefer a song for you to delivery the vocals rather than bothering so much about the staging and production. Nevertheless, i kinda liked it. That was a pretty strong performance.

Dylan's Comments

From Above #1
This was a really great performance girls. One of your best I think. Perfect balance of showing individual voices, and them amazing harmony's. You have been very on and off for me throughout the competition. But you are on at the very right time. Loved it girls.

From Above #2
I think the style of this song is really perfect for you. This is something I can see you release. But Im not sure the hook was perfect for you, as it doesnt show your vocals off that well, and its a tad annoying. The rest is really great.

From Above: Hey girls, you've been my favourite of the groups from the start, and I think that Jess has maintained such a consistent level and direction for you, it's been excellent. I really dislike Lego House as a song, but I think that cover of it was an excellent fit for you as a group, and Stooshe really are the kind of band I think you would be like in the real world, so well played for being unafraid to go mainstream. The second song I properly loved, it had so much personality to it, which is exactly what you need at this stage so a truly excellent choice, you are all true stars.

Let's reminds ourselves of tonight's performances:

Adam Burridge
Overjoyed - Bastille
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK3fVJtFTh0

Melanie Masson
All is Full of Love - Bjork
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDYMfm0JQOE

Lauren Smith
Hey Ya - Sarah Blasko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fHaiFegDPg

From Above
Lego House - Stooshe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikif16Fws8o

Adam Burridge
I Love It - Icona Pop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLRP_hNme08

Melanie Masson
Orianthi - Believe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbaXNtlmQRU

Lauren Smith
Get To You - Sunday Lane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qpVSFQ3So

From Above
City Girl - Funda
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XhoW4KFdyA

VOTING IS OPEN!

Please PM me your vote, ranking the acts best to worst, 4 - 1. Tomorrow night at 6:30, the act with the lowest amount of votes will leave the competition!

Voted, Adam really pulled out all the stops tonight.

I'm still waiting on two judges' votes, but the results will hopefully still happen a bit later on this evening

Ok, now it's time for the results.

The first act through to The Final is...

Yay, thank you for putting Melanie into the final, however huge comiserations to Jess, she's been an amazing mentor throughout this entire competition!

Commiserations to Jess and From Above, they did really well to get this far.