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Overall...I think a 2nd week of Beatles was a mistake.
Hope we'll hear next week's theme along with the other mentors tonight!
My thoughts from last night:
Amanda - I was on the phone with my sister during most of her performance but wasn't impressed.
Kristy - better than last week but there was no 'feeling' to the song...just kinda sang it and that's it.
Yay for David A! Glad he's back on his game. Love that kid! The judges loved him too...
Michael A- didn't think he was as bad as the judges said...but still not finding that song
Brooke - awkward...not her best
David C - Glad Simon said something about him being smug. He's getting a bit full of himself. But still very good.
Carly - I was glad we got to hear a softer side of her. Nothing earth shattering but decent
Jason - he and Brooke get the awkward awards. Didn't do much for me.
Syesha - Thought it was one of her better performances
Chikezie - It didn't work for me...but thought he's singing was ok...
Ramiele - Another snoozer....she's got a great voice but no stage presence
The bottom 3 should be Kristy, Ramiele and Amanda...I hoping Syesha will make a comeback with last night's performance...but we'll have to wait and see!
Hope we'll hear next week's theme along with the other mentors tonight!
My thoughts from last night:
Amanda - I was on the phone with my sister during most of her performance but wasn't impressed.
Kristy - better than last week but there was no 'feeling' to the song...just kinda sang it and that's it.
Yay for David A! Glad he's back on his game. Love that kid! The judges loved him too...
Michael A- didn't think he was as bad as the judges said...but still not finding that song
Brooke - awkward...not her best
David C - Glad Simon said something about him being smug. He's getting a bit full of himself. But still very good.
Carly - I was glad we got to hear a softer side of her. Nothing earth shattering but decent
Jason - he and Brooke get the awkward awards. Didn't do much for me.
Syesha - Thought it was one of her better performances
Chikezie - It didn't work for me...but thought he's singing was ok...
Ramiele - Another snoozer....she's got a great voice but no stage presence
The bottom 3 should be Kristy, Ramiele and Amanda...I hoping Syesha will make a comeback with last night's performance...but we'll have to wait and see!
i havent seen any performances as of yet, but yeh i too think David C does look smug quite abit, abit like how i felt about Chirs Daughtry and it really puts me off 
shame about Brooke not being at her best, hope she doesnt fall into the "bottom 3"
btw the bottom 3 they give us isnt really the bottom 3 is it? im pretty sure they put anyone in there in random except for the one who actualy has the lowest votes....
shame about Brooke not being at her best, hope she doesnt fall into the "bottom 3"
btw the bottom 3 they give us isnt really the bottom 3 is it? im pretty sure they put anyone in there in random except for the one who actualy has the lowest votes....
Thanks Dave for all your American Idol info/updates.You were also very good at providing up to date US TV Ratings data on "US Imports Discussion" Thread when fall season began last Sept.Cheers!
lol...thanks, aidodub! I'll probably be back over there in the Fall...heh. I still read over there but haven't had much to say. I'm been sticking here and the Soaps (still love my EE!) forums
I'm pretty sure that during Finals the bottom 3 are the lowest vote getters...although I guess we'll never really know for sure.
I'm pretty sure that during Finals the bottom 3 are the lowest vote getters...although I guess we'll never really know for sure.
Forgot to add...
Embarrassing moments of the night:
One: Paula goes on and on to Michael Johns about how hard it must be to sing with the ear thingies in their ears and how it can be distracting. Ryan then reveals that Michael isn't wearing the earbud thingies...
Kristy Lee Cook...after getting reamed by Simon...she vowed to return and impress the judges by saying "I can blow you out of your socks."
You'll notice Simon and Ryan's minds go right to the gutter...lol
Embarrassing moments of the night:
One: Paula goes on and on to Michael Johns about how hard it must be to sing with the ear thingies in their ears and how it can be distracting. Ryan then reveals that Michael isn't wearing the earbud thingies...
Kristy Lee Cook...after getting reamed by Simon...she vowed to return and impress the judges by saying "I can blow you out of your socks."
You'll notice Simon and Ryan's minds go right to the gutter...lol
I guess she thought it might have been the reason behind his so-so performance...something about how hard it can be to connect with the audience or concentrate because you have those things in your ear....her usual babbling/incoherent self...hehe
oo okies, thanks
btw i read alot of people saying Brooke was kind of talking over Simon and not letting him talk and she didnt come across that well 
btw i read alot of people saying Brooke was kind of talking over Simon and not letting him talk and she didnt come across that well
This week was one of the worst overall inmy oppinion that I have ever watched.
First of all, every single performer was off-pitch at some point except for David A., but his performance was so safe and average that it really didn't matter. Yes, he has a nice tone , but even with the help of the soundman and choice of a song that makes the most of his voice, he was still, at best, just okay.
Syesha and Chikezie were the best of the night in my oppinion.
Chikezie messed up with the harmonica, but at least he tried something new. This was not a great performance , but all the same, no one can touch him vocally as far as natural ability and range.
Syesha finally chose a song that brought out the best in her voice. A little pitchy on the end of some phrases, but mostly fantastic, and she is getting better with each show.I think she will have a showstopping performance soon if given the chance.
Amanda is cool, and an entertaining performer....unfortunately, she isn't that good of a singer, and this time, she made me wonder if Steve Tyler from Aerosmith decided to dress as a woman and perform with a bad case of laryngitis while inhaling helium at regular intervals.
Brooke is usually my favorite, but this week, she was not as outstanding in my oppinion. Still, it was a good enough performance, and she is so likeable.
Carly started off great....I thought she had finally realised what she does best....but then, in what seems to be typical Carly fashion from what I've heard, she went into an unnecessary and badly contrived attempt to shout/force her voice into places it just cannot go. The problem is, in trying to sing notes she cant in ways she cant, she only ends up spotlighting her limmitations. Not saying she isn't a good singer, it's just that she is more Alison Moyet or Karen Carpenter than Anne Wilson or the like. She is trying to be something she isn't, and it's a shame.
Kristy was better this week, but not good enough. She just doesnt have anything that makes her stand out from the rest.
Michael/Steve Brookstein version 2.0 and David c both gave decent, not great performances.
Ramiel was pretty good, and it was nice to hear her sound more natural rather than trying to force the 'diva'sound.
That is all I remember of the show...just my opinion.
First of all, every single performer was off-pitch at some point except for David A., but his performance was so safe and average that it really didn't matter. Yes, he has a nice tone , but even with the help of the soundman and choice of a song that makes the most of his voice, he was still, at best, just okay.
Syesha and Chikezie were the best of the night in my oppinion.
Chikezie messed up with the harmonica, but at least he tried something new. This was not a great performance , but all the same, no one can touch him vocally as far as natural ability and range.
Syesha finally chose a song that brought out the best in her voice. A little pitchy on the end of some phrases, but mostly fantastic, and she is getting better with each show.I think she will have a showstopping performance soon if given the chance.
Amanda is cool, and an entertaining performer....unfortunately, she isn't that good of a singer, and this time, she made me wonder if Steve Tyler from Aerosmith decided to dress as a woman and perform with a bad case of laryngitis while inhaling helium at regular intervals.
Brooke is usually my favorite, but this week, she was not as outstanding in my oppinion. Still, it was a good enough performance, and she is so likeable.
Carly started off great....I thought she had finally realised what she does best....but then, in what seems to be typical Carly fashion from what I've heard, she went into an unnecessary and badly contrived attempt to shout/force her voice into places it just cannot go. The problem is, in trying to sing notes she cant in ways she cant, she only ends up spotlighting her limmitations. Not saying she isn't a good singer, it's just that she is more Alison Moyet or Karen Carpenter than Anne Wilson or the like. She is trying to be something she isn't, and it's a shame.
Kristy was better this week, but not good enough. She just doesnt have anything that makes her stand out from the rest.
Michael/Steve Brookstein version 2.0 and David c both gave decent, not great performances.
Ramiel was pretty good, and it was nice to hear her sound more natural rather than trying to force the 'diva'sound.
That is all I remember of the show...just my opinion.
Singy Thingy
I have to say i agree with much of what you say although by far the worst week.
To be honest i didn't find any of the contestants that great this week i found myself just wanting to fast forward through them.
Simon Cowell looked bored to tears for the whole show.
As for David A although i agree he has a pleasant enough voice i must say i don't find anything memorable about it and personally in find him to earnest and sugary sweet.
Heres hoping next week is better.
I have to say i agree with much of what you say although by far the worst week.
To be honest i didn't find any of the contestants that great this week i found myself just wanting to fast forward through them.
Simon Cowell looked bored to tears for the whole show.
As for David A although i agree he has a pleasant enough voice i must say i don't find anything memorable about it and personally in find him to earnest and sugary sweet.
Heres hoping next week is better.
Dear Syesha, I guess you did not receive my urgent memo about showing us more of your beautiful legs and the natural flirtatious side of you. Our lines must have crossed. Because what we got was your heaving boobies!. Yes, they are lovely thank-you-but too much. Now these are alright for the testostorone population-if thats what they want. As this was 'Yesterday' I think we will forgive you. If you did not receive the memo please let me know ASAP.
Regards
Babeth.
Guys I could not help starting with this fun email.
Anyway here my brief thoughts:
Amanda-Back in the USSR: I am not quite a fan of your voice. Its same oh, same oh for me. What about something slower next time although you do not like ballads, instead of the heavy sounding frog throat?
Kristy Lee-Cook- You've got to hide your love away: Nothing really happened. Put it this way; You still have not found what you are looking for. I do like you. Maybe next next time.
David A-Long and Winding Road: Welcome back David. Poor sod, you were knocked for six last week. But you found your way back through the 'long and winding road'. Good for you.
Micheal Johns- A day in the life: If I could be young again you are one my fantasy men. Lets say that I may one day win just 'a day in your life'. Loved what you did although I must admit perhaps I was waiting for a busting shirt or something. I can only hope, that day would come.
David Cook-Day Tripper: Wow! you can rock for me any time. It was great. But please slow down next week that would be cool.
Brooke White-Here comes the sun: Honey, I waited for the 'sun' to come out. I think you were lost up there without your props. Get use to it. Its ok to be without them. Something with the song did not work. And I diasgree with Simon that you should have sang Syesha's 'Yesterday' . Last week you sang 'let it be'-same thing to me!
Carly Smithson-Blackbird: Your voice is great but not for me all the time. I need some emotional connection from you. I think thats what's missing from your performances. Funny you choose 'Blackbird' to go with your black hair. Cut back on the back chat-you will lose your supporters. But well done.
Jason Castro-Michelle: Sweetheart. Singing in french to 'Michelle' was a great attempt at seduction. Good try because I felt your charm. You know you are one of those young men that every mother wishes to have. While not your best week. I enjoyed watching you.
Syesha Mercedo-Yesterday-Last week I bemoaned that I wanted vulnerability. I did not bargin for what I got! It was heartfelt for me. I thought oh no you were going to cry. Pitchy in places who cares. You delivered. But Paula was right you need to give the crowd eye contact even when been vulnerable. Simon was wrong when he said Brooke should have song your song. I disagree you needed that song to bring out that side of you. Excellent. Hopefully you will birng sexy back next week. People want to see those legs. Hope you have read my memo.
Chikeze-I have just seen a face: You can say that again. Well last week you had a group of musicians circling you. This week you were the musical harmonica. How did that happen? Was it that you had to or was it just something more you wanted us to see. In my eyes it worked whatever it was. Play some more next time. The song worked for me and I liked it. You are becoming the bright light of the show.
Ramiele-I should have known better: My littel angel, 'you should have known better' . I just cannot figure out why it did not quite work. I have to watch it again for more feedback. I think the hat suited you. Am not sure if it helped your presentation. Well, I for one want to see more of your pretty face. But well done.
Overall, continuation of the Lennon/Marcarthy song book did not quite work this time around. Hopefully next week's offer will be modern for the contestants.
Who stood out among this disaster? Syesha, the two David's, Jason and Chikeze. The rest were more than ok than some of the others.
Who will be inthe bottom 3? I hate to say it. I would not be suprise if it is Kristy, Ramielle, Amanda and possibly Michael Johns.
Regards
Babeth.
Guys I could not help starting with this fun email.
Anyway here my brief thoughts:
Amanda-Back in the USSR: I am not quite a fan of your voice. Its same oh, same oh for me. What about something slower next time although you do not like ballads, instead of the heavy sounding frog throat?
Kristy Lee-Cook- You've got to hide your love away: Nothing really happened. Put it this way; You still have not found what you are looking for. I do like you. Maybe next next time.
David A-Long and Winding Road: Welcome back David. Poor sod, you were knocked for six last week. But you found your way back through the 'long and winding road'. Good for you.
Micheal Johns- A day in the life: If I could be young again you are one my fantasy men. Lets say that I may one day win just 'a day in your life'. Loved what you did although I must admit perhaps I was waiting for a busting shirt or something. I can only hope, that day would come.
David Cook-Day Tripper: Wow! you can rock for me any time. It was great. But please slow down next week that would be cool.
Brooke White-Here comes the sun: Honey, I waited for the 'sun' to come out. I think you were lost up there without your props. Get use to it. Its ok to be without them. Something with the song did not work. And I diasgree with Simon that you should have sang Syesha's 'Yesterday' . Last week you sang 'let it be'-same thing to me!
Carly Smithson-Blackbird: Your voice is great but not for me all the time. I need some emotional connection from you. I think thats what's missing from your performances. Funny you choose 'Blackbird' to go with your black hair. Cut back on the back chat-you will lose your supporters. But well done.
Jason Castro-Michelle: Sweetheart. Singing in french to 'Michelle' was a great attempt at seduction. Good try because I felt your charm. You know you are one of those young men that every mother wishes to have. While not your best week. I enjoyed watching you.
Syesha Mercedo-Yesterday-Last week I bemoaned that I wanted vulnerability. I did not bargin for what I got! It was heartfelt for me. I thought oh no you were going to cry. Pitchy in places who cares. You delivered. But Paula was right you need to give the crowd eye contact even when been vulnerable. Simon was wrong when he said Brooke should have song your song. I disagree you needed that song to bring out that side of you. Excellent. Hopefully you will birng sexy back next week. People want to see those legs. Hope you have read my memo.
Chikeze-I have just seen a face: You can say that again. Well last week you had a group of musicians circling you. This week you were the musical harmonica. How did that happen? Was it that you had to or was it just something more you wanted us to see. In my eyes it worked whatever it was. Play some more next time. The song worked for me and I liked it. You are becoming the bright light of the show.
Ramiele-I should have known better: My littel angel, 'you should have known better' . I just cannot figure out why it did not quite work. I have to watch it again for more feedback. I think the hat suited you. Am not sure if it helped your presentation. Well, I for one want to see more of your pretty face. But well done.
Overall, continuation of the Lennon/Marcarthy song book did not quite work this time around. Hopefully next week's offer will be modern for the contestants.
Who stood out among this disaster? Syesha, the two David's, Jason and Chikeze. The rest were more than ok than some of the others.
Who will be inthe bottom 3? I hate to say it. I would not be suprise if it is Kristy, Ramielle, Amanda and possibly Michael Johns.
Originally Posted by daveraleigh:
“lol...great recap!”
“lol...great recap!”
Thanks Daveraleigh. I just thought I make it a bit of a laugh been that this week was a mess. Many of you have highlighted some of the problems.
But my favourite Syesha showed me what I had been wanting to see for a while.
I will make some additions to the post on Thursday and repost on the normal thread.
Regards
Babeth
Amanda: I love Joplin. Amanda seems a sweet girl but Janis she is not. Was okay but not great - she was out of tune in parts too.
Kristy Lee-Cook: Much better than last week but dull as dishwater.
David A: Miles better this week, definitely back on form. Still wouldn't buy an album of his music but the boy can definitely sing.
Micheal Johns: Only just escaped being worst of the night for me. I LOVE this song and I thought his version was dreadful. Gutted to say that because I really like him but he seems to have lost his way a bit since Hollywood week.
David Cook: Was very good, and he's one of my faves, but I think Simon was right, you knew what was coming before he even opened his mouth.
Brooke White: Usually love her but this was definitely her worst performance. Kudos to her for trying something different but it didn't work. (Didn't think she was rude to the judges, as some people have been making out, just thought she knew she'd had a crap week and sounded pretty despairing of herself! She was pretty much agreeing with what the judges were saying in a kind of 'I know, you're right, it wasn't good' kind of way)
Carly Smithson: Normally really like her but I really, really didn't this week. Blackbird is one of my favourite songs and I hated the arrangement, which probably made me slightly biased to the rest of her performance.
Jason Castro: He completely failed to capture the romance of the song but I have to admit I kind of liked it anyway! Not his best by any means but a lot better than many others tonight.
Syesha Mercedo: Blimey, she pulled it out of the bag this week! Normally way down on my list but this was one of my favourite performances of the night.
Chikeze: This felt like a guilty pleasure to me - I kind of feel I shouldn't have liked it but I actually really did!! I hadn't noticed just how good his voice is until we got to the final 12 but his range is amazing and his pitch is beautiful. Definitely moving up to my list of favourites!
Ramiele: She was the worst for me this week. As Chikezie's going up in my estimations, Ramiele's going down. She seems like such a sweetheart but I'm really not enjoying her performances at the moment. I actually fast-forwarded the end of this one, I found it so painful!
Bottom 3 for me were Ramiele, Carly & Michael, but have a feeling the bottom 3 will be Kristy, Amanda & possibly Michael or Ramiele
Blimey, looking back at that it really wasn't such a great week! Here's to them all being back on form for the Top 10
Oh, and hitnmix, they're all up here:
http://www.youtube.com/profile_video...sezille108&p=r
Kristy Lee-Cook: Much better than last week but dull as dishwater.
David A: Miles better this week, definitely back on form. Still wouldn't buy an album of his music but the boy can definitely sing.
Micheal Johns: Only just escaped being worst of the night for me. I LOVE this song and I thought his version was dreadful. Gutted to say that because I really like him but he seems to have lost his way a bit since Hollywood week.
David Cook: Was very good, and he's one of my faves, but I think Simon was right, you knew what was coming before he even opened his mouth.
Brooke White: Usually love her but this was definitely her worst performance. Kudos to her for trying something different but it didn't work. (Didn't think she was rude to the judges, as some people have been making out, just thought she knew she'd had a crap week and sounded pretty despairing of herself! She was pretty much agreeing with what the judges were saying in a kind of 'I know, you're right, it wasn't good' kind of way)
Carly Smithson: Normally really like her but I really, really didn't this week. Blackbird is one of my favourite songs and I hated the arrangement, which probably made me slightly biased to the rest of her performance.
Jason Castro: He completely failed to capture the romance of the song but I have to admit I kind of liked it anyway! Not his best by any means but a lot better than many others tonight.
Syesha Mercedo: Blimey, she pulled it out of the bag this week! Normally way down on my list but this was one of my favourite performances of the night.
Chikeze: This felt like a guilty pleasure to me - I kind of feel I shouldn't have liked it but I actually really did!! I hadn't noticed just how good his voice is until we got to the final 12 but his range is amazing and his pitch is beautiful. Definitely moving up to my list of favourites!
Ramiele: She was the worst for me this week. As Chikezie's going up in my estimations, Ramiele's going down. She seems like such a sweetheart but I'm really not enjoying her performances at the moment. I actually fast-forwarded the end of this one, I found it so painful!
Bottom 3 for me were Ramiele, Carly & Michael, but have a feeling the bottom 3 will be Kristy, Amanda & possibly Michael or Ramiele
Blimey, looking back at that it really wasn't such a great week! Here's to them all being back on form for the Top 10
Oh, and hitnmix, they're all up here:
http://www.youtube.com/profile_video...sezille108&p=r
yeah...this thread is for those that have already watched/peeked. So its ok...
I was a bit surprised that Carly was in the bottom 3...thought it would have been Chikezie or Syesha...but figured Syesha fans would bounce her back.
I'm ok with Amanda going and lol...to the comment in the other thread about it being because of her DUI. Uh...its because she was a crap singer!
I was a bit surprised that Carly was in the bottom 3...thought it would have been Chikezie or Syesha...but figured Syesha fans would bounce her back.
I'm ok with Amanda going and lol...to the comment in the other thread about it being because of her DUI. Uh...its because she was a crap singer!
glad and not surprised Amanda is out
although im not a huge fan of Kristy, im glad she stayed i really want her to do a great performance
although im not a huge fan of Kristy, im glad she stayed i really want her to do a great performance
Originally Posted by LaurieMarlow:
“Carly did not deserve to be in the bottom three. There were far worse performances than hers
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“Carly did not deserve to be in the bottom three. There were far worse performances than hers
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i personally dont think she was actually in the bottom 3, i think she was chosen at random tbh
Why would they be so cruel to them? The bottom 3 is the bottom 3. The good thing about being in the bottom 3 is I think she'll be like Syesha and her fans will bounce her back next week.
Oh...and they did announce the mentors (but didn't announce next week's theme)
Mentors:
Dolly Parton
Mariah Carey
Andrew Lloyd Weber
Neil Diamond
Kellie Pickler was better than I expected.
They showed Eliot Yamin and Fantasia visit Africa(?) to hand out mosquito nets. (in clips about where money from last year's Idol Gives Back was spent)
Ryan didn't mention it by Ellen Degenres will be back to help cohost and I've read it will start at 7:30 and run till 10pm
Oh...and they did announce the mentors (but didn't announce next week's theme)
Mentors:
Dolly Parton
Mariah Carey
Andrew Lloyd Weber
Neil Diamond
Kellie Pickler was better than I expected.
They showed Eliot Yamin and Fantasia visit Africa(?) to hand out mosquito nets. (in clips about where money from last year's Idol Gives Back was spent)
Ryan didn't mention it by Ellen Degenres will be back to help cohost and I've read it will start at 7:30 and run till 10pm
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