OK, I know I said RIP Idol last week...I guess I didn't really mean I'd stop watching. An intervention may be needed for me to really quit Idol. But I still feel the show is winding down. I heard they are in negotiations for three more seasons, but that will probably be it.
OK, Rolling Stones week. I was a little uninspired when I heard they were doing the Rolling Stones. I checked out the Itunes list, and was shocked by how few Stones songs I actually know. I feel like when they limit the contestants to one artist, it turns out very karaoke.
Also from now on, since I've never been able to audition, I'll put what song I would've chosen to sing. :)
My pick: Paint It Black
Michael Lynche "Miss You"
I'm soooo glad he didn't get disqualified like was rumored earlier. He's really good. He's the first legitimate R&B contender in a long time. His falsetto riffs were gorgeous. He really felt the song, too. He's gone from boring in legitimate contender fast!
Wow! Awkward exchange between Ryan and Simon! Not sure what's going on between these two this season, but it feels tense...
Didi Benami "Play With Fire"
Sexy, slinky Didi...I'm not buying it. The angry faces were ugly. This song was too slow. It just kinda went nowhere. Her big belted note was just out of her reach. It was really pinched and shrill. It was better on the second, lower glory note. She really got into it, though...
Casey James "It's All Over Now"
Casey is a crazy good guitar player. I think he might enjoy playing guitar more than singing...He didn't get into the song as much as he should have. His rapid vibrato bugs me. When someone has a vibrato like that, it ruins the quality of their tone. I'm sure he'll have a successful country career after Idol, though...I mean if Bucky Covington can...
Lacey Brown "Ruby Tuesday"
Ugh, she's one of those singers that smiles every time she performs, doesn't matter what the song is about. Her voice is so vulnerable, but not something I really want to hear. She's very forgettable. Her breathing is shallow and can't support even a short phrase. It keeps her just under pitch, too.
Andrew Garcia "Gimme Shelter"
Andrew really connected to this song. Vocally he did amazing things with this. He shaped his phrases, pulled back the vocals to some nice quiet, unexpected notes. His big glasses cover up too much of his face and he looked kinda lost on that big stage. He was clinging to the mike stand for dear life.
Katie Stevens "Wild Horses"
Katie is always just a little under pitch. I can't get into her. That felt like the talent portion of a pageant. Her dress and her hair. She doesn't have it yet. Every time she reaches for that big note, her voice cracks. Give her about 10 years and she'll be good.
Tim Urban "Under My Thumb"
Tim's family is scary...Wow, why would you pick that song?!!! This whole performance was just weird. The reggae beat didn't bother me so much as what he was actually singing. Not a good way to promote yourself, by singing a song about being a mysogynistic abuser. Unfortunately it was probably his best vocal yet. That said, I like Tim's attitude.
Siobhan Magnus "Paint It Black"
"Paint It Black", the closest we'll ever see to how Adam Lambert would have sung it...That was incredibly musical theatre. I'm a little mixed on it. Her high note on the end was a literal screech. She doesn't know the boundaries of her voice yet. The rest was really cool, though. She has a cool tone to her voice and really feels what she is singing.
Lee Dewyze "Beast Of Burden"
He's so MidWestern. :) This was a cool version. My mom says he reminds her a little of Bruce Springsteen. It was definitely his best vocal of the season. That is not a forgettable performance. Women's hearts melted with that sweet song.
Paige Miles "Honky Tonk Woman"
Hard to believe she's sick. Her voice is very strong, but she's still boring. There's no spark with her. That said, it's much easier to belt as song like that when you are sick, than sing a sweet, quiet song.
Aaron Kelly "Angie"
This is definitely Aaron's best performance. I still don't think he deserves to be there over Alex, but it was good. He sounded a lot like Keith Urban on this one. He doesn't have a huge voice, so he needs to pick songs like this.
Crystal Bowersox "Can't Always Get What You Want"
Crystal is good. Her voice is amazing. All of her performances are kind of samey samey. If she played them as a set list, it would be boring. I want her to do something out of the box, put down the guitar, and either rock it out, or sing a beautiful ballad.
I predict that Lacey Brown is gone, but this season has been all about surprises, so who really knows who will go tonight...
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Biggest Night of Their Life? Top 8 Girls
I'm sick, I had to work during the show last night, so I'll blog it as I watch it...
Katie Stevens "Breakaway"
Wow, no intro packages. Mmmm, that was not good. She was just under pitch, a little behind the tempo, and her phrasing was atrocious. There was no phrasing really. It was Gokey phrasing 101. Plus, her outfit made her look like a 35 year old soccer mom trying to dress trendy. It was all very tired.
Siobhan Magnus "House of the Rising Sun"
I can't believe they put Siobhan second! Someone doesn't want her in the Top 12...I love how she started this off acapella. It was absolutely gorgeous. It also proves how well she really sings. This was just beautiful.
Lacey Brown "The Story"
It bothers me how hyper-aware of the cameras she is. This was nice. I'm not running to buy it...It was definitely her best performance so far.
Katelyn Epperly "I Feel the Earth Move"
Am I at a wedding? She's good, but that was not amazing. She really sounded like a wedding singer. Why is this season so boring? She's this season's Matt Giraud, I think. She has good song choices about half the time, talented, but I feel she's gonna struggle with song choice and connection to the song.
Didi Benami "Rhiannon"
That is the first performance this season I've actually considered downloading. Perfect song choice. She's fighting. She just reminded us of why she is in the semi-finals. I don't see her winning the whole thing, but she'll definitely make the tour. The flirting between her and Ryan is hilarious!
Paige Miles "Smile"
Holy goat vibrato! Are we in a piano lounge? Her pitch was off, the arrangement was weird, and it wasn't in the right key for her. She doesn't have a nice head voice, she needs to stay in her belt. She has to be glad the Worsters are voting for her, cuz otherwise she'd be gone.
Crystal Bowersox "Give Me One Reason"
I know she's the current front runner, and she's good, don't get me wrong. But until she proves to me she's more modern than my 1996 CD collection, I'll give her more respect as a current recording artist. I'm not sure where she would be placed on the radio. Maybe she needs a jam band behind her, cuz I'm not buying the Indigo Girls' music anymore...
Lilly Scott "I Fall To Pieces"
I like the rockabilly vibe she put to this. Vocally, Lilly is not as strong as Crystal. She needs to stay away from her lower register, it's just not that controlled. But, as a musician, she's just as strong, if not stronger than Crystal. She's also more modern than Crystal. I'm not sure where Lilly would be played on the radio, college stations definitely, but she's gonna have a hard time getting spins on more commercial radio.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
I'm Starting To Believe This Is A Girl's Year...Top 10 Girls
Ok, ok, I've complained, but some girls really redeemed this season last night. I mean really. I think the judges are right, a girl just may win this year.
Crystal Bowersox "As Long As I See The Light"
I'm not gonna lie, Crystal is good. She's incredibly musically talented. Something about her just feels 10-15 years ago to me. She would have fit well next to my Indigo Girls and Ani Difranco CDs when I was in college. The problem with her being on Idol is that the indie scene won't take her seriously now...She sang this very well. Girl has pipes. I'm very glad she was well enough to perform. This season wouldn't be as interesting without her.
Haeley Vaughn "The Climb"
Everytime one of the teenagers sings this season, I feel like I'm at a high school choir concert. It's not easy to make Miley Cyrus look like a pop diva, and Haeley did. This seems good on paper. The beginning was ok, shaky, but not painful. The end just got completely off key. I don't think she could even hear that she was flat...
Lacey Brown "Kiss Me"
So many of the people on this season would be so much better this season with vocal training. Lacey doesn't have superb breath support and that hurts her. She drops notes cuz she can't hold them. Good breath support gets you through nerves.
Katie Stevens "Put Your Records On"
Such pimping, not living up to it. Call her Lil Rounds...This song did not work for Katie. I wasn't a fan of Megan Joy last season, but she sang this song better than Katie. Katie's voice just didn't fit. Like I said, high school choir concert, again...and somewhere towards the end was a giant voice crack. I think, if they could get the rights, she should do a song from Spring Awakening...she obviously wants to be Lea Michele...
Didi Benami "Lean On Me"
This doesn't work in concept, and didn't work on stage. Her voice just isn't big enough for a gospel song like this. Plus, in what universe is this over-played song relevant? It's starting to bug me how much she looks like Brooke White...plus you have to look up indulgent? sigh
Brooke White
Didi Benami
Michelle Delamor "Arms Wide Open"
UGH UGH UGH!!!!! Creed?????!!!!! She may have just gotten herself voted off, just for song choice. She sang it well. She's too American Idol seasons 1-5 for me. The game has changed since then. I like that she made the song into a diva anthem, but it's still Creed. Unforgivable. Her last note was closed off, so it wasn't as glorious as it should have been. I also can't figure out why EVERY song this season is super slow.
Lilly Scott "A Change Is Gonna Come"
This version was so different from Adam's last season, you can't compare them...good for Lilly. My mom thinks she is this season's Kris Allen. She will have magical moments this season, I totally see it. She doesn't perform. She's so honest in her interpretations of songs. She doesn't have the strongest voice, but is an amazing musician. She needs to raise the keys of her songs so she doesn't bottom out so often. I actually like her more than Crystal...
Katelyn Epperly "The Scientist"
Super, super talented! She may be my favorite yet. What a beautiful cover. She's so confident behind the piano. Her voice is so strong. I thought this was anything but sleepy. So haunting...
Paige Miles "Walk Away"
All Paige really did here was show what an amazing performer Miss Clarkson is. Paige has potential, but isn't living up to it yet. Her upper register isn't open enough. She's just squeaking out the highest notes. It kills me when these girls don't drop their jaws and think these big, gorgeous notes are gonna come out. We saw Adam Lambert's tonsils a lot, but his high notes are glorious...
Siobhan Magnus "Think"
Brave girl, taking on Aretha. She has the voice for it, though. She's so strange, but endearing. Is she on something? That note at the end was perfect. She keeps her instrument open well and lets the notes resonate.
Crystal Bowersox "As Long As I See The Light"
I'm not gonna lie, Crystal is good. She's incredibly musically talented. Something about her just feels 10-15 years ago to me. She would have fit well next to my Indigo Girls and Ani Difranco CDs when I was in college. The problem with her being on Idol is that the indie scene won't take her seriously now...She sang this very well. Girl has pipes. I'm very glad she was well enough to perform. This season wouldn't be as interesting without her.
Haeley Vaughn "The Climb"
Everytime one of the teenagers sings this season, I feel like I'm at a high school choir concert. It's not easy to make Miley Cyrus look like a pop diva, and Haeley did. This seems good on paper. The beginning was ok, shaky, but not painful. The end just got completely off key. I don't think she could even hear that she was flat...
Lacey Brown "Kiss Me"
So many of the people on this season would be so much better this season with vocal training. Lacey doesn't have superb breath support and that hurts her. She drops notes cuz she can't hold them. Good breath support gets you through nerves.
Katie Stevens "Put Your Records On"
Such pimping, not living up to it. Call her Lil Rounds...This song did not work for Katie. I wasn't a fan of Megan Joy last season, but she sang this song better than Katie. Katie's voice just didn't fit. Like I said, high school choir concert, again...and somewhere towards the end was a giant voice crack. I think, if they could get the rights, she should do a song from Spring Awakening...she obviously wants to be Lea Michele...
Didi Benami "Lean On Me"
This doesn't work in concept, and didn't work on stage. Her voice just isn't big enough for a gospel song like this. Plus, in what universe is this over-played song relevant? It's starting to bug me how much she looks like Brooke White...plus you have to look up indulgent? sigh
Brooke White
Didi Benami
Michelle Delamor "Arms Wide Open"
UGH UGH UGH!!!!! Creed?????!!!!! She may have just gotten herself voted off, just for song choice. She sang it well. She's too American Idol seasons 1-5 for me. The game has changed since then. I like that she made the song into a diva anthem, but it's still Creed. Unforgivable. Her last note was closed off, so it wasn't as glorious as it should have been. I also can't figure out why EVERY song this season is super slow.
Lilly Scott "A Change Is Gonna Come"
This version was so different from Adam's last season, you can't compare them...good for Lilly. My mom thinks she is this season's Kris Allen. She will have magical moments this season, I totally see it. She doesn't perform. She's so honest in her interpretations of songs. She doesn't have the strongest voice, but is an amazing musician. She needs to raise the keys of her songs so she doesn't bottom out so often. I actually like her more than Crystal...
Katelyn Epperly "The Scientist"
Super, super talented! She may be my favorite yet. What a beautiful cover. She's so confident behind the piano. Her voice is so strong. I thought this was anything but sleepy. So haunting...
Paige Miles "Walk Away"
All Paige really did here was show what an amazing performer Miss Clarkson is. Paige has potential, but isn't living up to it yet. Her upper register isn't open enough. She's just squeaking out the highest notes. It kills me when these girls don't drop their jaws and think these big, gorgeous notes are gonna come out. We saw Adam Lambert's tonsils a lot, but his high notes are glorious...
Siobhan Magnus "Think"
Brave girl, taking on Aretha. She has the voice for it, though. She's so strange, but endearing. Is she on something? That note at the end was perfect. She keeps her instrument open well and lets the notes resonate.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Here We Go!! Top 12 Girls...
What an unimpressive night...why do the girls always disappoint on this show? (Not looking at you Kelly Clarkson or Allison Iraheta :) ) Nerves and anxiety totally got the better of all 12 of these girls. Alright, here we go...
Paige Miles "All Right Now"
It's hard to do a song justice that's already been done on the show. This song was David Cook's second week song, the one that established him as the resident rocker. Paige did a'ight as Randy would say. I like her tone. We've barely gotten to hear her sing up until this point, so I think she did herself justice, given she was nervous as hell. She got a little shouty, but showed off her big voice. I think she's safe.
Ashley Rodriguez "Happy"
Ugh I do not like this song. There are much better Leona Lewis songs if she wants to be labeled a wannabe...I don't get anything original off of her. She hit some really bunky notes. If she sticks around she definitely needs to follow the judges advice and figure out a way to stand out.
Janell Wheeler "What About Love"
This song was way too big for her. All of these skinny blondes look and sound alike. I don't see how they won't cancel each other out, unless they have a stand apart performance. This was not that, at all.
Lilly Scott "Fixing A Hole"
I was a little worried when she picked a Beatles song, but this was a good choice. It's not a crazy famous Beatles song, so she could make it her own...and she did. I like her voice. I think she stands out from the other blondes with guitars. She needs to watch her lower range. She doesn't feel comfortable down there.
Katelyn Epperly "Oh, Darling"
Holy too much make-up, Batman! She looks terrible! Is she going for the rock n roll flapper look? I don't get it? I liked the song. I like her voice. We haven't gotten to hear much from her, so I think this was a good first effort on the big stage. I wish she could've pulled out her A Fine Frenzy cover and play the piano...
Haeley Vaughn "I Wanna Hold Your Hand"
Oh, Haeley...you're so cute....and you can't sing...poor thing...Simon says they want to find a Taylor Swift this season? Well, I think they found her. And I think she's not gonna make it past this week. That was a mess. An off-pitch, shrill, breathy mess.
Lacey Brown "Landslide"
Oh, my! Another hot mess! And I liked Lacey in Hollywood. Her voice is so unique. She needed a jazzy song to stand out, not Stevie Nicks. I see how they made her have a sing-off with Megan Joy last year. They are very similar. I have a feeling it's bye, bye Lacey...
Michelle Delamor "Fallen"
Girl totally showed up Ashely Rodriguez tonight. She has a much better tone and control. I thought she did the song justice. I mean, no one can sing Alicia Keys like Alicia Keys, so....but, how skinny is this girl. Eat a sandwich, please!
Didi Benami "The Way I Am"
Seriously a copycat performance. If I closed my eyes, I wouldn't know this wasn't Ingrid Michaelson. Or Janell Wheeler (other than the fact that Didi can stay in key much better than Janell). Boring.
Siobhan Magnus "Wicked Game"
What the hell was that?! So they obviously did have the rights to this for Adam, and he never used them, so instead we get this? She has find to herself, or she's gone. Seriously a strange little girl. She has a good voice, and a big voice, of which they are lacking this season. Her range is giant. And to the stylists, this was the best you could do?
Crystal Bowersox "Hand In My Pocket"
Not a most original choice, but she handled it well. Simon's right with the coffee house analogy...she needs to project bigger. And thank God for teeth whiteners! She's just a cool chick. She really sounds like the love child of Janis Joplin and Melissa Etheridge.
Katie Stevens, "Feeling Good"
I love Adam Lambert's cover of this. I jam out to it all the time. It's so theatrical, and has a driving beat...I know it's a cover of the Muse version, which I also love, so it's different from what Katie did. But what's most different is that he sang it well. Katie, did not. She was sharp, and pageanty. It started out very throaty. Nope, didn't like it. She's blown her frontrunner status, now hasn't she?
Ok, boys, you better bring it tonight, or this season is just, well...sigh
Paige Miles "All Right Now"
It's hard to do a song justice that's already been done on the show. This song was David Cook's second week song, the one that established him as the resident rocker. Paige did a'ight as Randy would say. I like her tone. We've barely gotten to hear her sing up until this point, so I think she did herself justice, given she was nervous as hell. She got a little shouty, but showed off her big voice. I think she's safe.
Ashley Rodriguez "Happy"
Ugh I do not like this song. There are much better Leona Lewis songs if she wants to be labeled a wannabe...I don't get anything original off of her. She hit some really bunky notes. If she sticks around she definitely needs to follow the judges advice and figure out a way to stand out.
Janell Wheeler "What About Love"
This song was way too big for her. All of these skinny blondes look and sound alike. I don't see how they won't cancel each other out, unless they have a stand apart performance. This was not that, at all.
Lilly Scott "Fixing A Hole"
I was a little worried when she picked a Beatles song, but this was a good choice. It's not a crazy famous Beatles song, so she could make it her own...and she did. I like her voice. I think she stands out from the other blondes with guitars. She needs to watch her lower range. She doesn't feel comfortable down there.
Katelyn Epperly "Oh, Darling"
Holy too much make-up, Batman! She looks terrible! Is she going for the rock n roll flapper look? I don't get it? I liked the song. I like her voice. We haven't gotten to hear much from her, so I think this was a good first effort on the big stage. I wish she could've pulled out her A Fine Frenzy cover and play the piano...
Haeley Vaughn "I Wanna Hold Your Hand"
Oh, Haeley...you're so cute....and you can't sing...poor thing...Simon says they want to find a Taylor Swift this season? Well, I think they found her. And I think she's not gonna make it past this week. That was a mess. An off-pitch, shrill, breathy mess.
Lacey Brown "Landslide"
Oh, my! Another hot mess! And I liked Lacey in Hollywood. Her voice is so unique. She needed a jazzy song to stand out, not Stevie Nicks. I see how they made her have a sing-off with Megan Joy last year. They are very similar. I have a feeling it's bye, bye Lacey...
Michelle Delamor "Fallen"
Girl totally showed up Ashely Rodriguez tonight. She has a much better tone and control. I thought she did the song justice. I mean, no one can sing Alicia Keys like Alicia Keys, so....but, how skinny is this girl. Eat a sandwich, please!
Didi Benami "The Way I Am"
Seriously a copycat performance. If I closed my eyes, I wouldn't know this wasn't Ingrid Michaelson. Or Janell Wheeler (other than the fact that Didi can stay in key much better than Janell). Boring.
Siobhan Magnus "Wicked Game"
What the hell was that?! So they obviously did have the rights to this for Adam, and he never used them, so instead we get this? She has find to herself, or she's gone. Seriously a strange little girl. She has a good voice, and a big voice, of which they are lacking this season. Her range is giant. And to the stylists, this was the best you could do?
Crystal Bowersox "Hand In My Pocket"
Not a most original choice, but she handled it well. Simon's right with the coffee house analogy...she needs to project bigger. And thank God for teeth whiteners! She's just a cool chick. She really sounds like the love child of Janis Joplin and Melissa Etheridge.
Katie Stevens, "Feeling Good"
I love Adam Lambert's cover of this. I jam out to it all the time. It's so theatrical, and has a driving beat...I know it's a cover of the Muse version, which I also love, so it's different from what Katie did. But what's most different is that he sang it well. Katie, did not. She was sharp, and pageanty. It started out very throaty. Nope, didn't like it. She's blown her frontrunner status, now hasn't she?
Ok, boys, you better bring it tonight, or this season is just, well...sigh
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