Although we really missed a larger tv with better sound. Kady & I watched American Idol in her hospital room. Sorry, they are out of order, but I am writing this today and I didn't take notes. I thought as a whole, everyone did a really good job.
Mike started off the show really well. It will take him some time to walk around the whole stage, but he is just really good!
Didi did a nice job and her voice is unique enough that no matter when she ends the show, she will obviously be making cds.
Katie was really beautiful. I think youth is working against her. She has a nice voice, but I want the winner to be a more significant different vocalist. She should do well among the contemporaries on Disney channel, but I don't see her recording main stream.
Tim sang a quirky little version that the judges weren't so excited about, but Kady thought he was really good. So, tweens everywhere were probably voting on him.
Aaron has come a long way since the beginning. I think he has a really good voice and I hope he does well in the competition. Singing Angie, was a stroke of genius. I don't think he will be forgotten.
Crystal, singing and playing the guitar did a decent job. I always felt her confidence was a little arrogance, but I didn't see it this show. You could tell she was a little distracted, but I think that actually added itself to the performance. Ryan commented that she was friends with Lilly. So, that being the case, perhaps as she advances, if she doesn't win, she should bring Lilly with her and they should do duet stuff.
Paige is not one of my favorites. She had laryngitis which is admirable for her to sound as good as she did, but I don't think her voice is unique to stand out in a crowd. All the other girls you can tell who is singing without looking. Paige isn't that different than say Jasmine from Disney Channel.
Siobhan is absolutely amazing. Her whole makeover was just awesome. Singing like she does, it is going to be her to beat in the girls, I believe
Andrew, one of my favorites, just didn't shine. I kept waiting for "something more" and I was disappointed. He has such a sweet family story, I would like to see him do well, but he really needs to step it up.
Casey, got such a hit from the judges. I think he is awesome and as Ellen says, eye candy for most women.
Lacey, is a favorite. Her look, her clothes, her story is such a seller to me. Her voice is unique and although she took a hit for song choice, I hope she stays in.
Lee did a great job. He too got some negative feedback, but I think he can overcome the bad comments and use it to make next week better. We like him.
I think Paige should leave, but if anyone other than Katie or Paige leaves, I will be disappointed.
Later,
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Guys & Girls this week
This week because of having a sick child, we recorded and then actually watched later that night. I decided to combine the two nights and make some comments.
Katie sang Breakaway, a Kelly Clarkson song and got pretty bad comments. I like her, and I didn't think she really did that poorly. She is young but she did a decent job.
Siobhan sang House of Rising Sun. She wasn't near as awesome as last week but I think she gets better every week.
Lacey finally connected with the judges. I think she did a song I actually didn't know very well. But, she did a good job. She seemed a lot more relaxed this week.
Katelyn played the piano and it was just a little weird. I get that she was trying to be not so corny, but I don't think it really worked this week.
Didi is finally back sounding good. Seems like she has a similar personality to Brook White, but man they were hard on her last week. I'm glad she did better this week and got the judges to give her good comments.
Paige, well, I think she will go home this week. Her rendition of Smile was so boring and slow, I think I was ready to fast forward. She was so emotional singing the song. I get that it meant a lot because of Michael Jackson, but if you perform, you compartmentalize and deal with the emotion when you are finished singing.
Crystal was awesome. She just gets who she is and what she should be singing. So, judges of course will give her kudos. She is what the competition is about. Undiscovered talent.
Lilly, who is one of my favorites did a good job, but I hate watching her twitch her mouth when she sings. It's more over the top than I like. I would rather she just sang instead of trying to be so dramatic.
What girls are going home? Paige and Katelyn are my predictions.
Now the guys......
Lee, one of my favorite singers sang Fireflys, one of my favorite songs. I think it was really good and the arrangement was different enough to make it work. Randy seemed a little grumpy tonight. Kady likes the song Fireflys, but she said Lee's version was like homemade pizza. She would rather have Pizza Hut than homemade, meaning that she would rather have the original song by Owl City.
Alex singing Trouble was awful. I think he will be in trouble. Truthfully, I do not like his voice.
Tim singing Hallelujah was really good. He seemed more comfortable this week, and I hope he continues on.
Andrew singing Genie in a bottle, was just too weird. He was one of my favorite in the beginning and I loved his "Straight Up" but get real, sing a "boy" song already! The song was just too cutesy for him. It's a shame cause I think he really has some talent, but he keeps picking bad songs.
Casey James needs to be singing country music. He just looks like a Country singer to me. Of course, if you look back, singing a grocery list would work for me from him.
Aaron singing Already There was really good. It reminded me a little of Billy Gillman. I also agree with Simon, quit saying sing this, not that, not this, not that. Yikes, that has to be confusing. He is only 16, and he did a really ok job. I want him to stay in top 12 because he adds a youthful dimension to the whole group.
Todrick singing Somebody to Love, a Queen song, seemed a little bizarre to me. Had he kept it all in one mode, like Gospel, I think that it would have been better. He shuffled between a couple styles and I just didn't like it very well. He got good comments, but sorry, I didn't agree.
Mike, one of my favorites, sang in such a completely different league than all the guys. I played, then replayed and watched again with Kady, and I will have to say it was better the second time. I am not familiar with the song, so hearing it the second time it was easier to see (and hear) what the judges were talking about. He was good, very good. It's also fun to watch him because you never know what he is going to do. You could tell his wife is with him now, he just had a renewed energy in his performance, being able to sing "for his wife."
My predictions for the guys leaving are Alex and Andrew. Please note I really like Andrew, but his song choice has just been bad.
We will see. Later,
Katie sang Breakaway, a Kelly Clarkson song and got pretty bad comments. I like her, and I didn't think she really did that poorly. She is young but she did a decent job.
Siobhan sang House of Rising Sun. She wasn't near as awesome as last week but I think she gets better every week.
Lacey finally connected with the judges. I think she did a song I actually didn't know very well. But, she did a good job. She seemed a lot more relaxed this week.
Katelyn played the piano and it was just a little weird. I get that she was trying to be not so corny, but I don't think it really worked this week.
Didi is finally back sounding good. Seems like she has a similar personality to Brook White, but man they were hard on her last week. I'm glad she did better this week and got the judges to give her good comments.
Paige, well, I think she will go home this week. Her rendition of Smile was so boring and slow, I think I was ready to fast forward. She was so emotional singing the song. I get that it meant a lot because of Michael Jackson, but if you perform, you compartmentalize and deal with the emotion when you are finished singing.
Crystal was awesome. She just gets who she is and what she should be singing. So, judges of course will give her kudos. She is what the competition is about. Undiscovered talent.
Lilly, who is one of my favorites did a good job, but I hate watching her twitch her mouth when she sings. It's more over the top than I like. I would rather she just sang instead of trying to be so dramatic.
What girls are going home? Paige and Katelyn are my predictions.
Now the guys......
Lee, one of my favorite singers sang Fireflys, one of my favorite songs. I think it was really good and the arrangement was different enough to make it work. Randy seemed a little grumpy tonight. Kady likes the song Fireflys, but she said Lee's version was like homemade pizza. She would rather have Pizza Hut than homemade, meaning that she would rather have the original song by Owl City.
Alex singing Trouble was awful. I think he will be in trouble. Truthfully, I do not like his voice.
Tim singing Hallelujah was really good. He seemed more comfortable this week, and I hope he continues on.
Andrew singing Genie in a bottle, was just too weird. He was one of my favorite in the beginning and I loved his "Straight Up" but get real, sing a "boy" song already! The song was just too cutesy for him. It's a shame cause I think he really has some talent, but he keeps picking bad songs.
Casey James needs to be singing country music. He just looks like a Country singer to me. Of course, if you look back, singing a grocery list would work for me from him.
Aaron singing Already There was really good. It reminded me a little of Billy Gillman. I also agree with Simon, quit saying sing this, not that, not this, not that. Yikes, that has to be confusing. He is only 16, and he did a really ok job. I want him to stay in top 12 because he adds a youthful dimension to the whole group.
Todrick singing Somebody to Love, a Queen song, seemed a little bizarre to me. Had he kept it all in one mode, like Gospel, I think that it would have been better. He shuffled between a couple styles and I just didn't like it very well. He got good comments, but sorry, I didn't agree.
Mike, one of my favorites, sang in such a completely different league than all the guys. I played, then replayed and watched again with Kady, and I will have to say it was better the second time. I am not familiar with the song, so hearing it the second time it was easier to see (and hear) what the judges were talking about. He was good, very good. It's also fun to watch him because you never know what he is going to do. You could tell his wife is with him now, he just had a renewed energy in his performance, being able to sing "for his wife."
My predictions for the guys leaving are Alex and Andrew. Please note I really like Andrew, but his song choice has just been bad.
We will see. Later,
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Yeah. 4 more leave.
I don't mean to be callous, but this week the four who left, needed to. It was time. I enjoy music, all different genres but, when it is done poorly or over electrified, I really could do without. So, after the performances of all the remaining 20, I was a little disappointed.
The difference between hearing the performances live and what we see and hear by television must be a big difference. We actually hear more mistakes than those hearing it in the live audience.
Jermaine stayed in way longer than I thought he should have. If I had been a judge, he wouldn't have made it past Hollywood week. Remember his little temper tantrum? I'm a Christian too and no GOD doesn't make mistakes, but we my dear, guilty humans make a lot of mistakes. Glad he is gone, that's what I say.
John, although a sweetie pie and he did go out with dignity, actually sang better during his swan song than he did on Tuesday night. If he had sung like he did tonight on Tuesday, he would have gotten a different review. I wish him well, and I could envision him being back in a group. We probably haven't heard the last from him. Nice guy!!
Michelle, who is absolutely gorgeous, just didn't bring anything different to the show. She had a great face and wore awesome clothes, but this is a singing competition. She did better tonight than she did last night.
Haeley, the screecher, is gone, finally. I am a little surprised, only because I presume she probably had a good fan base being in high school. (Don't you think her entire school voted?) Her last singing was only more evidence that it was time for her to go. She sang it badly. It was a good song, but she killed it... and not in a good way.
After this, kick-off's will be a little harder, because for the most part, I am fond of all the remaining contestants. What will change for me is when they pick a bad song, or sing a good song badly. I really am not that hard to please. The good news is a lot of the remaining kids are now on their way to a music career. Some of them will be bigger stars than others. Not just the top 10 get record deals. I could see Lacey Brown singing gospel with the Women of Faith conferences. As the weeks go on, let's hope the group kicks it up and we begin to see a top few pull ahead.
Later,
The difference between hearing the performances live and what we see and hear by television must be a big difference. We actually hear more mistakes than those hearing it in the live audience.
Jermaine stayed in way longer than I thought he should have. If I had been a judge, he wouldn't have made it past Hollywood week. Remember his little temper tantrum? I'm a Christian too and no GOD doesn't make mistakes, but we my dear, guilty humans make a lot of mistakes. Glad he is gone, that's what I say.
John, although a sweetie pie and he did go out with dignity, actually sang better during his swan song than he did on Tuesday night. If he had sung like he did tonight on Tuesday, he would have gotten a different review. I wish him well, and I could envision him being back in a group. We probably haven't heard the last from him. Nice guy!!
Michelle, who is absolutely gorgeous, just didn't bring anything different to the show. She had a great face and wore awesome clothes, but this is a singing competition. She did better tonight than she did last night.
Haeley, the screecher, is gone, finally. I am a little surprised, only because I presume she probably had a good fan base being in high school. (Don't you think her entire school voted?) Her last singing was only more evidence that it was time for her to go. She sang it badly. It was a good song, but she killed it... and not in a good way.
After this, kick-off's will be a little harder, because for the most part, I am fond of all the remaining contestants. What will change for me is when they pick a bad song, or sing a good song badly. I really am not that hard to please. The good news is a lot of the remaining kids are now on their way to a music career. Some of them will be bigger stars than others. Not just the top 10 get record deals. I could see Lacey Brown singing gospel with the Women of Faith conferences. As the weeks go on, let's hope the group kicks it up and we begin to see a top few pull ahead.
Later,
The Girls
Crystal did a good job. Considering she had some kind of illness that put her in the hospital, she had to be a little shaky, but she didn't seem to show it. She is different and I'm a fan, but I was not as impressed by her as the judges were. She will be getting a sympathy vote, I think.
Haeley is NOT my favorite. I find her voice a little screechy, and I have to admit... it was a mess! She did mix it a little bit, but she does not do it in the right places. Ugh! I really hope people will see that she isn't that good. She sang a Miley Cyrus song, which my daughter thought a better song would be Party in the USA.
Lacey is my favorite. She started off real well, and she is adorable. I love the smile, it seems much more genuine than Haley. Probably I like her too because she is 1)Christian and 2)Texan. She is still smiling listening to the comments. That has to be really hard.
Katie sang a younger song. She has such a great voice, but I really agree with the judges, her higher range is better than the lower register. The song was a good choice, just maybe the wrong key, which I think Kara mentioned.
Didi, another one of my favorites, sang Lean on Me. I wasn't familiar with her arrangement. Perhaps she tried to mess with the arrangement too much? Her voice reminds a little of Brooke White from a few years ago. Her song choice was not a really good one.
RYAN SEACREST was adorable comforting Didi wasn't he? He has to feel a little bit awkward when the singer gets shredded and then he has to announce their number to call to vote for them. He does such a great job of trying to be up and sometimes calling the judges on their negativity. I think the show would be really awful without him. I could also see him and Didi together... after the show. Don't they make a cute couple?
I saw them interact before and felt like there was a little bit of chemistry between them.
Michelle sang a Creed song. I like Creed. (Hard to believe isn't it?) I thought her outfit was a little bit weird, but it fit the rock song she chose. She is such a pretty girl. I'm not sure she is different enough to make me want to buy one of her cds. Her last note was a little bit flat. As in lower than the note should be. But, Kara was right, she was believable this week. I'm glad Simon agreed with the song choice, because she was trying to be current and take the Judges advice from last week. (Wearing Vera Wang was a cool thing, though you can buy Vera Wang at Kohl's so it isn't so exclusive, just beautiful design.)
Lilly is one of my favorites. I love the 12 string guitar. She is kinda strange to watch cause she makes a lot of funny squinchy faces. I don't know that I would choose the song she sang, but I like that you never know what she is going to pick. Her outfit was 10 times better than last week. She made Randy finally smile. Ellen was right, she was best of the night.
Katelyn sang The Planet by Coldplay. I would pay for that itunes download. She did a great job and she looked really pretty. It seems a little weird to see a white piano, instead of a black one. I disagree with Simon about her being corny. She was not near as corny with her face as Lilly is, and they both are good.
Paige sang a Kelly Clarkson song, Walk Away, but I think it is supposed to be sad, instead of singing and sounding so happy. She actually sounds a little like Kelly. Maybe too much to sing a song like that. I want her shirt. It was cute. I'm not convinced she has the best voice, but she does have a good voice. Ellen is right, if the singer is having fun, that is the most important part. I really don't get that Simon and Randy thought it was the wrong song, I only part way agree with them.
Siobhan singing an Aretha song was a little surprise, but it fit her. I agree with Randy, she is fearless. You have to love someone that takes such a risk. She was able to hit a note that was incredible. I hope she stays in the competition. She is quirky, and I love that!!!
My guess, who should go home would be Haeley and I can't choose another because I like the rest of them.
Well, we will see won't we?
Later,
Haeley is NOT my favorite. I find her voice a little screechy, and I have to admit... it was a mess! She did mix it a little bit, but she does not do it in the right places. Ugh! I really hope people will see that she isn't that good. She sang a Miley Cyrus song, which my daughter thought a better song would be Party in the USA.
Lacey is my favorite. She started off real well, and she is adorable. I love the smile, it seems much more genuine than Haley. Probably I like her too because she is 1)Christian and 2)Texan. She is still smiling listening to the comments. That has to be really hard.
Katie sang a younger song. She has such a great voice, but I really agree with the judges, her higher range is better than the lower register. The song was a good choice, just maybe the wrong key, which I think Kara mentioned.
Didi, another one of my favorites, sang Lean on Me. I wasn't familiar with her arrangement. Perhaps she tried to mess with the arrangement too much? Her voice reminds a little of Brooke White from a few years ago. Her song choice was not a really good one.
RYAN SEACREST was adorable comforting Didi wasn't he? He has to feel a little bit awkward when the singer gets shredded and then he has to announce their number to call to vote for them. He does such a great job of trying to be up and sometimes calling the judges on their negativity. I think the show would be really awful without him. I could also see him and Didi together... after the show. Don't they make a cute couple?
I saw them interact before and felt like there was a little bit of chemistry between them.
Michelle sang a Creed song. I like Creed. (Hard to believe isn't it?) I thought her outfit was a little bit weird, but it fit the rock song she chose. She is such a pretty girl. I'm not sure she is different enough to make me want to buy one of her cds. Her last note was a little bit flat. As in lower than the note should be. But, Kara was right, she was believable this week. I'm glad Simon agreed with the song choice, because she was trying to be current and take the Judges advice from last week. (Wearing Vera Wang was a cool thing, though you can buy Vera Wang at Kohl's so it isn't so exclusive, just beautiful design.)
Lilly is one of my favorites. I love the 12 string guitar. She is kinda strange to watch cause she makes a lot of funny squinchy faces. I don't know that I would choose the song she sang, but I like that you never know what she is going to pick. Her outfit was 10 times better than last week. She made Randy finally smile. Ellen was right, she was best of the night.
Katelyn sang The Planet by Coldplay. I would pay for that itunes download. She did a great job and she looked really pretty. It seems a little weird to see a white piano, instead of a black one. I disagree with Simon about her being corny. She was not near as corny with her face as Lilly is, and they both are good.
Paige sang a Kelly Clarkson song, Walk Away, but I think it is supposed to be sad, instead of singing and sounding so happy. She actually sounds a little like Kelly. Maybe too much to sing a song like that. I want her shirt. It was cute. I'm not convinced she has the best voice, but she does have a good voice. Ellen is right, if the singer is having fun, that is the most important part. I really don't get that Simon and Randy thought it was the wrong song, I only part way agree with them.
Siobhan singing an Aretha song was a little surprise, but it fit her. I agree with Randy, she is fearless. You have to love someone that takes such a risk. She was able to hit a note that was incredible. I hope she stays in the competition. She is quirky, and I love that!!!
My guess, who should go home would be Haeley and I can't choose another because I like the rest of them.
Well, we will see won't we?
Later,
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Boys first!
I so agree that this week was better than last week for the boys. The judges say they think the girls are doing better. While that may be true, I really enjoyed this week for the guys.
Mike is so smooth! A big boy, he really looked awesome and he obviously is very comfortable in his own skin. He was fun to watch. He was leaning a little into the theatrical with his rendition of This is a Man's World, but it was enjoyable.
John on the other hand was so uncomfortable to watch. He just can't compare to John Mayer when he is singing so shouldn't try to take on a John Mayer song. He wasn't dismal, he just wasn't great.
Casey sang as if he is already a star. I'm kinda impressed that he doesn't watch TV. Isn't that how he is making his living now? LOL He could sing a grocery list and I would probably like him, but I agree with Kara... 2 steps back from last week cause he was amazing last week. Bring your acoustic guitar back out Casey!
Alex sang Everybody knows and although he started rather badly on the guitar, he worked it out. He does have a unique voice. I wish he wasn't quite so nervous, I don't think we get his best with the nerves.
Todrick looked really good in his silver jacket but sorry, I thought his son was a stinker. He totally ruined a really awesome opportunity to entertain and kick it up with his moves.
Jermaine was just OK. I know he is a church singer, but honestly, he is giving church a bad name if he doesn't start working out the kinks.
Andrew singing James Morrison should have been awesome. Instead, he looked a little stiff and the song was just not good. I am a fan of his, but every since Straight Up, the judges are right, he hasn't clicked with the music.
Aaron, the cutie patootie 16 year old. I do hope he stays, because he does have such a potential to get better. I hope the younger teens and tweens keep him in the competition. He needs some more help with the song choice.
Tim Urban, I thought he did an ok job. I was a little surprised that he got such horrible comments from everybody but Simon. Simon was right, he was so much better this week than last.
Lee, who is one of my favorites did a decent job. I have to believe him being last was not a helper with the nerves. Hope he stays in, he has a really unique and good voice. The song was a little pitchy, but I go back and think it was nerves, cause he usually is on key.
If I had to guess, John Park and Alex Lambert will probably leave. I am not a fan of Jermaine, but I think he has a big fan base, so he probably won't go for awhile.
Later,
Mike is so smooth! A big boy, he really looked awesome and he obviously is very comfortable in his own skin. He was fun to watch. He was leaning a little into the theatrical with his rendition of This is a Man's World, but it was enjoyable.
John on the other hand was so uncomfortable to watch. He just can't compare to John Mayer when he is singing so shouldn't try to take on a John Mayer song. He wasn't dismal, he just wasn't great.
Casey sang as if he is already a star. I'm kinda impressed that he doesn't watch TV. Isn't that how he is making his living now? LOL He could sing a grocery list and I would probably like him, but I agree with Kara... 2 steps back from last week cause he was amazing last week. Bring your acoustic guitar back out Casey!
Alex sang Everybody knows and although he started rather badly on the guitar, he worked it out. He does have a unique voice. I wish he wasn't quite so nervous, I don't think we get his best with the nerves.
Todrick looked really good in his silver jacket but sorry, I thought his son was a stinker. He totally ruined a really awesome opportunity to entertain and kick it up with his moves.
Jermaine was just OK. I know he is a church singer, but honestly, he is giving church a bad name if he doesn't start working out the kinks.
Andrew singing James Morrison should have been awesome. Instead, he looked a little stiff and the song was just not good. I am a fan of his, but every since Straight Up, the judges are right, he hasn't clicked with the music.
Aaron, the cutie patootie 16 year old. I do hope he stays, because he does have such a potential to get better. I hope the younger teens and tweens keep him in the competition. He needs some more help with the song choice.
Tim Urban, I thought he did an ok job. I was a little surprised that he got such horrible comments from everybody but Simon. Simon was right, he was so much better this week than last.
Lee, who is one of my favorites did a decent job. I have to believe him being last was not a helper with the nerves. Hope he stays in, he has a really unique and good voice. The song was a little pitchy, but I go back and think it was nerves, cause he usually is on key.
If I had to guess, John Park and Alex Lambert will probably leave. I am not a fan of Jermaine, but I think he has a big fan base, so he probably won't go for awhile.
Later,
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