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Old 13-10-2013, 13:17
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Just to be clear, I did like what Abi did with it (I didn't [i[love[/i] it, but there were FAR worse acts last night) - I was just seriously pissed off with the way that they were trying to pass it off as an original version that Abi had come up with herself to show how music she was, when really it was a carbon-copy cover of something that Bon Jovi have done themselves.

See also: the judges praising Kingsland Road for "modernising" I'm Your Man, even though it was exactly the same as the original and one of the little bastards was actually dressed as f***ing George Michael!!!!!!!!!!
I never noticed any of it having been filmed outside.
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Old 13-10-2013, 13:19
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Someone tries to do something different, does an amazing job, and gets slated for it here. Very bizarre trollish behaviour on this forum.

The judges and everyone else got it right. She is brilliant.
I do despair at times with this forum. While delusion is apart and parcel of posting here, the uber-fans of Abi have taken it to a whole new level. She was flat, pitchy, out of tune and not that original as Sophie did similar and Bon Jovi have stripped it down as well.
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Old 13-10-2013, 13:22
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Just to be clear, I did like what Abi did with it (I didn't [i[love[/i] it, but there were FAR worse acts last night) - I was just seriously pissed off with the way that they were trying to pass it off as an original version that Abi had come up with herself to show how music she was, when really it was a carbon-copy cover of something that Bon Jovi have done themselves.

See also: the judges praising Kingsland Road for "modernising" I'm Your Man, even though it was exactly the same as the original and one of the little bastards was actually dressed as f***ing George Michael!!!!!!!!!!
I thought what Abi did was original. But if you have a link on YouTube that proves otherwise then, why don't you post it?
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Old 13-10-2013, 13:39
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Her vocals were weak and the only reason it was so quiet was because everyone was bored to death.
Or nodded off. I agree with those who thought it was a terrible rendition of a classic rock song. Abi is just Ella no. 2, imo - every song will be turned into a boring ballad each week.
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Old 13-10-2013, 13:44
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Or nodded off. I agree with those who thought it was a terrible rendition of a classic rock song. Abi is just Ella no. 2, imo - every song will be turned into a boring ballad each week.
Critics like you totally miss the point about Abi. It's about the voice. If you don't get it then replace your cheap, underperforming, plastic speakers. Then you will understand why she is second in the polls and a favorite of the judges.
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Old 13-10-2013, 13:50
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......what an absolute mess that was. Weak, tuneless, hardly recognisable. It will be a travesty if this girl stays in.
Speak for yourself....

I recognized it..

Admittedly, she was exposed..but, I think she kept the integrity of the original melody..
The last thing I would've described it as would be "tuneless."

I've just been informed that Bon Jovi themselves did a version like this, which I cant' wait to hear.

It is, of course, possible that they conceived it like this..

If you want to hear a travesty, have another listen to Lorna Simpson, barely a note in tune..

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Old 13-10-2013, 13:51
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I actually got bored of her performance
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Old 13-10-2013, 13:55
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Abi is another 'marmite' contestant. Some people hated Diana's voice (especially the yodel at the end) others loved it. I can see her making it half way through, but not much further.
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Old 13-10-2013, 13:56
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I thought what Abi did was original. But if you have a link on YouTube that proves otherwise then, why don't you post it?
Here you go then. Here's how a slowed down version showing how it should be done by a good female vocalist. BTW, it's the EXACT SAME VOCAL ARRANGEMENT as Abi's. The producers clearly nicked it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayp_GD5myVs

It's from America's Got Talent btw, uncoincidentally another Cowell show. He always transfers his favourite song productions between shows, like taking a superb rendition of Hallelujah from American Idol and giving it to X Factor in the very next season as the winner's song.

Nothing in this show is original. Or rather, it won't be for long before crossing the Atlantic.

So I hope this link silences those "she's so original" comments. She was given the song AND how to sing it.
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Old 13-10-2013, 13:57
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Abi is another 'marmite' contestant. Some people hated Diana's voice (especially the yodel at the end) others loved it. I can see her making it half way through, but not much further.
Well, at least Louis hasn't compared Abi to a "young Kate Bush."



Beggars belief, but then, again, maybe, knowing Walsh's other facile comparisons, it doesn't.

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Old 13-10-2013, 14:00
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I've liked Abi throughout, but last night I didn't think she sounded great. I hope she gets through though as I'm sure she can do better.
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Old 13-10-2013, 14:12
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I thought she was terrible - easily the worst of the night by far. Her voice was so toneless and the song totally did not suit her at all.

I hope she gets another chance as I think the song was just all wrong and she might sound better on a song that she is more comfortable with.
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Old 13-10-2013, 14:15
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Critics like you totally miss the point about Abi. It's about the voice. If you don't get it then replace your cheap, underperforming, plastic speakers. Then you will understand why she is second in the polls and a favorite of the judges.
What sort of stupid, crass comment is that?! Is this how you always respond to everyone who doesn't share your opinions? You like her style - fine. But some don't and are perfectly entitled to say so - deal with it!
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Old 13-10-2013, 14:22
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I watch on delay and she got forwarded.

I don't mind her but I do think she is a one trick pony.

Found her performance dull and boring last night.
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Old 13-10-2013, 14:23
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Murdered? It was already dead.....
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Old 13-10-2013, 14:27
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Critics like you totally miss the point about Abi. It's about the voice. If you don't get it then replace your cheap, underperforming, plastic speakers. Then you will understand why she is second in the polls and a favorite of the judges.
BIB1. So your point is? Yes it's all about the voice. Hers is pitchy and reedy. And would sound the same through the finest pair of vintage Wharfedales. And BIB 2 - at least three of the judges have made repeated points about it NOT being 'all about the voice'. So that's pretty contradictory to your main point....
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Old 13-10-2013, 15:44
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Living on a Prayer was dead long before she touched it.

Awful song.
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Old 13-10-2013, 15:48
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Here you go then. Here's how a slowed down version showing how it should be done by a good female vocalist. BTW, it's the EXACT SAME VOCAL ARRANGEMENT as Abi's. The producers clearly nicked it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayp_GD5myVs

It's from America's Got Talent btw, uncoincidentally another Cowell show. He always transfers his favourite song productions between shows, like taking a superb rendition of Hallelujah from American Idol and giving it to X Factor in the very next season as the winner's song.

Nothing in this show is original. Or rather, it won't be for long before crossing the Atlantic.

So I hope this link silences those "she's so original" comments. She was given the song AND how to sing it.
Well Arnold? Any comments on this performance?
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Old 13-10-2013, 16:04
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Here you go then. Here's how a slowed down version showing how it should be done by a good female vocalist. BTW, it's the EXACT SAME VOCAL ARRANGEMENT as Abi's. The producers clearly nicked it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayp_GD5myVs

It's from America's Got Talent btw, uncoincidentally another Cowell show. He always transfers his favourite song productions between shows, like taking a superb rendition of Hallelujah from American Idol and giving it to X Factor in the very next season as the winner's song.

Nothing in this show is original. Or rather, it won't be for long before crossing the Atlantic.

So I hope this link silences those "she's so original" comments. She was given the song AND how to sing it.

Her version sounds really nice way better than Abi's. I don't think the arrangement suited Abis vocals tbh she sounded off key my parents thought the same. Sophie's version done the same way also sounded way better .
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Old 13-10-2013, 16:08
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I have made my decision. It was different
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Old 13-10-2013, 16:16
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Here was Sophies version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHY1b702hjM
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Old 13-10-2013, 20:04
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I don't even know who Melanie is. I just know when people are singing in tune.
Same here. I only started watching three weeks ago, so I didn't have a favourite and didn't know who Melanie was. The only singer I picked up on was that Paul, who really stood out with a brilliant voice.
But this Abi sounded like a 5 year old trying to sing a grown up song. It was awful.
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Old 13-10-2013, 20:09
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Someone tries to do something different, does an amazing job, and gets slated for it here. Very bizarre trollish behaviour on this forum.

The judges and everyone else got it right. She is brilliant.
BIB
If you think that racket was brilliant, you need to get out more.
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Old 13-10-2013, 20:27
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Same here. I only started watching three weeks ago, so I didn't have a favourite and didn't know who Melanie was. The only singer I picked up on was that Paul, who really stood out with a brilliant voice.
But this Abi sounded like a 5 year old trying to sing a grown up song. It was awful.
There was a fair amount of controversy that Abi got through to the live shows ahead of Melanie last week (and last night's performance didn't do much to abate the controversy).
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Old 13-10-2013, 21:47
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Someone tries to do something different, does an amazing job, and gets slated for it here. Very bizarre trollish behaviour on this forum.

The judges and everyone else got it right. She is brilliant.
Careful. Slating other people for having an opinion contrary to yours is contrary to Ts and Cs.
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