THE SUMMER MOVIE OF 2011!!!!
If you see any movie this summer, make sure that Transformers is the one that see. SO AMAZING!!!! Yes it was about 3 hours but who cares when it keeps you entertained??? I can wait for this trilogy!!!! First of all, Transformers are so much win just because. I mean an alien race that mimics the physical attributes of vehicles and machines but that will kick ass!!!!! Secondly, the action in this film tops some of those with real actors. Shia LaBeouf returns as our human hero. He does a great job with continuing the character throughout the series. In this film, he becomes sort of an action hero. Just to think, he became known from a disney channel series. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was phenominal as the female lead. As a newcomer, she really had great presence on film. Her acting was amongst the best in the movie. I hate to say this but I didn't miss Megan Fox at all. Patrick Dempsey was okay in this movie. I have seen better from him. I just didn't believe him as a villain-esque character. Douche yes but not a sinister person. The actual Transformers WERE SO EPIC!!! And then to find out that Leonard Nimoy voiced one of them is so insane!!!!
For making me laugh, cry, and sit on the edge of my seat. Transformers gets a 5/5 stars. If I had the option for more, I would give it.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Movies Exposed: Mr. Popper's Penguins
I know that I am one of the few but I had never heard of Mr. Popper's Penguins before the film. So I went into this very blindly. This is not my normal type of movie to see in theaters. I really only went because my niece earned straight A's in school and Uncle Monty had to reward.
I found myself falling asleep quite a bit in this movie, which is not a very good sign. So in turn, I missed a lot of the plot. Like, I didn't understand how more than one penguin was shipped. But that is my fault for not being awake during the movie. The film had a nice warm feeling to it. I just couldn't get into it. Even Jim Carrey didn't bring enough to revive the film for me. For me the shining light was the subtle comedy by Ophelia Lovibond as Pippi. I love her alliteration and her overall presence in the movie. I just wanted more scenes with her in it.
Overall, I give it 2/5 stars. I would wait for it to come on ABC family.
I found myself falling asleep quite a bit in this movie, which is not a very good sign. So in turn, I missed a lot of the plot. Like, I didn't understand how more than one penguin was shipped. But that is my fault for not being awake during the movie. The film had a nice warm feeling to it. I just couldn't get into it. Even Jim Carrey didn't bring enough to revive the film for me. For me the shining light was the subtle comedy by Ophelia Lovibond as Pippi. I love her alliteration and her overall presence in the movie. I just wanted more scenes with her in it.
Overall, I give it 2/5 stars. I would wait for it to come on ABC family.
Friday, August 05, 2011
Movies Exposed: Green Lantern 3D
So I am a huge comic book fan, as some of you may know. I was kind of skeptical about this movie. Basically, I was pushing for a John Stewart version featuring Will Smith or Brian White. I would enjoyed that more mainly because The Justice League from the Cartoon Network was one of the most brilliant series along with The X-Men Animated Series. Anyway, I can't change the mind of Hollywood and I can't hate a film because it didn't tap into my childhood.
Plot/Storyline: I thought that the story was very well put together. I found myself rooting for Hal Jordan. I loved how they put the whole family/back story in it to make the character more realistic. The 3D aspect could have used some work but that was minor issue. I really had no major issues with the film. The Green Lantern Corp planet was AWESOME!!! The graphics kicked some major butt IMO. The fact that there were 2 villains was pretty genius. One was from the Green Lantern realm and the other was human. Very good way to keep me invested in the movie. The action in the film was great and very fast paced. With Hal flying and dodging objects. The illusions of the ring were very creative.
Characters:
*Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan: Very likeable character. I always perceived Hal as a bit of a jerk. However, Ryan Reynolds' portrayal definitely changed my perception of the character. After looking at the list of actors who auditioned such as Justin Timberlake and Bradley Cooper, I believe that Reynolds was a great casting choice. He managed to capture the intense physicality it took to play The Green Lantern.
4.5/5 stars
*Blake Lively as Carol Ferris: I absolutely loved the character. I felt like Ms. Lively brought this very unknown character to me, to life. I definitely wanted to see more of her on film. After doing some research, Carol Ferris becomes a super hero herself. I am looking forward to a sequel that will feature this. She was quite believable as love interest and heroine.
4.5/5 stars
*Peter Sarsgaard as Dr. Hector Hammond: This character was so creepy to me. When he started to advance in power, I was frightened. He was mental and that is what sealed the deal for me. Mr. Sargaard's acting was superb. At times, he stole the screen from our lead character. Very memorable character.
5/5 stars
*Mark Strong as Sinestro: I didn't like the character development at all. I felt like they could have written a progression to his evilness. I mean, he is one the top 20 villains of ALL TIME. I didn't see an inkling of that in this film. Maybe it was just me but I wanted to see some form of a turn. I saw so many opportunities but it never happened. I think that the actor portrayal was good not great.
3/5 stars
*Angela Bassett as Amanda Waller: I love me some Angela Bassett. Even in this movie. It didn't showcase her true talent but she is still such a convincing actress. I am totally sure that she IS Amanda Waller. I hope that more DC films feature her as Amanda Waller.
5/5 stars
*Voice acting by Geoffrey Rush, Michael Clarke-Duncan, and Clancy Brown were definitely worth noting. All of the actors fit the characters extremely well. Rush's voice had that polish and refinement needed to distinguish Tomar-Re. Clarke-Duncan provided the strength and power need for Kilowog. Brown garnished enough sinister qualities in his voice to effectively portray the villain, Parallax.
Overall, a rather enjoyable film. Great summer movie. Great acting and plot.
4.5/5 stars!!!!
Plot/Storyline: I thought that the story was very well put together. I found myself rooting for Hal Jordan. I loved how they put the whole family/back story in it to make the character more realistic. The 3D aspect could have used some work but that was minor issue. I really had no major issues with the film. The Green Lantern Corp planet was AWESOME!!! The graphics kicked some major butt IMO. The fact that there were 2 villains was pretty genius. One was from the Green Lantern realm and the other was human. Very good way to keep me invested in the movie. The action in the film was great and very fast paced. With Hal flying and dodging objects. The illusions of the ring were very creative.
Characters:
*Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan: Very likeable character. I always perceived Hal as a bit of a jerk. However, Ryan Reynolds' portrayal definitely changed my perception of the character. After looking at the list of actors who auditioned such as Justin Timberlake and Bradley Cooper, I believe that Reynolds was a great casting choice. He managed to capture the intense physicality it took to play The Green Lantern.
4.5/5 stars
*Blake Lively as Carol Ferris: I absolutely loved the character. I felt like Ms. Lively brought this very unknown character to me, to life. I definitely wanted to see more of her on film. After doing some research, Carol Ferris becomes a super hero herself. I am looking forward to a sequel that will feature this. She was quite believable as love interest and heroine.
4.5/5 stars
*Peter Sarsgaard as Dr. Hector Hammond: This character was so creepy to me. When he started to advance in power, I was frightened. He was mental and that is what sealed the deal for me. Mr. Sargaard's acting was superb. At times, he stole the screen from our lead character. Very memorable character.
5/5 stars
*Mark Strong as Sinestro: I didn't like the character development at all. I felt like they could have written a progression to his evilness. I mean, he is one the top 20 villains of ALL TIME. I didn't see an inkling of that in this film. Maybe it was just me but I wanted to see some form of a turn. I saw so many opportunities but it never happened. I think that the actor portrayal was good not great.
3/5 stars
*Angela Bassett as Amanda Waller: I love me some Angela Bassett. Even in this movie. It didn't showcase her true talent but she is still such a convincing actress. I am totally sure that she IS Amanda Waller. I hope that more DC films feature her as Amanda Waller.
5/5 stars
*Voice acting by Geoffrey Rush, Michael Clarke-Duncan, and Clancy Brown were definitely worth noting. All of the actors fit the characters extremely well. Rush's voice had that polish and refinement needed to distinguish Tomar-Re. Clarke-Duncan provided the strength and power need for Kilowog. Brown garnished enough sinister qualities in his voice to effectively portray the villain, Parallax.
Overall, a rather enjoyable film. Great summer movie. Great acting and plot.
4.5/5 stars!!!!
Movies Exposed: Update
I have been such a slacker in this area. I have seen so many movies in the past month. I might have an onslaught of reviews coming. Bear with me.
Monday, June 06, 2011
Movies Exposed: X-Men: First Class
MY FIRST MOVIE REVIEW!!!! YAY!!!
So I decided that I shouldn't limit my writing to American Idol. I need to expand to something that will always be a constant. MOVIES!!!! I probably go to movies more than most people. In the past month, I have seen at least 7 movies at the theater. The people at AMC "forced" me to buy one of their reward cards because of the amount of time that I spend there. Lame. Anyway, I enjoy movies just about as much as I enjoy music. What better way to start this new venture than with the most anticipated movie of the year, IMO, X-Men: First Class.
Plot/Storyline: I thought that plot was pretty good. The continuity and actual adaptation from the comics left a lot to be desired. I understand that this is a "reboot" but if you are doing that at least "reboot" it into the proper direction. The First Class should have been Angel (the male billionaire one), Marvel Girl, Cyclops, Iceman, and Beast. Very disappointed that they decided to include only one of those characters. To add insult to injury, they included Cyclops' younger brother. Makes total sense??? With that issue aside, the storyline was developed in its own right. This was definitely a more mature/violent movie than the other ones. I did love how they tied in the opening scene from "X-Men" into the opening scene of the movie. I always wondered what happened to Erik Lensharr. I enjoyed the dynamic between Mystique and Professor X. It explains why Mystique could so easily go into the X-Mansion and Cerebro during the first film. They did a great job with making you think that this story actually took place in the 60's - 70's. Incorporating historic events and figures brought a realism to film.
Characters:
*James McAvoy as Professor X: He is a great actor definitely. But I never got Professor X from him. He brought a lot of youthful energy to the character. I do like how we saw Professor X evolve into the leader/activist that he is. I hated how they portrayed the paralyzing of Professor X. Not spoiling but just know that true X-men readers will be TERRIBLY disappointed.
4/5 stars.
*Michael Fassbender as Magneto: Wow what an incredible portrayal. He is exactly how I would imagine Magneto to be when he was younger. The angst and fervor was spot on. I wanted to sympathize with the character but I knew where he would end up. Magneto started out with a mission and just when you think that he had given up on that, he surprised you. Loved how they showed how Magneto had that charm to seduce a certain individual and manage to recruit others to join his cause.
5/5 stars
*Kevin Bacon as Sebastian Shaw: Sebastian Shaw is such a bada**. So Kevin Bacon does not do it for me. In the comics, he is such a powerhouse. He seemed kind of weak to me. Both acting and physically. Seemed very cartoonish and didn't really bring it to life.
3/5 stars
*January Jones as Emma Frost: She is such an iconic character and I think that Ms. Jones did it justice. There were moments of inconsistency but I still loved her portrayal.
4/5 stars
*Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique: Stunning. She gave a new dimension to Mystique that was toyed with in the cartoons. I saw her more as Raven than Mystique. Great character choices and great line deliveries. Best acting in the movie IMO.
5/5 stars
*Nicholas Hoult as Beast: Great portrayal of the character. So glad that they included him in this movie. Loved to see how the transformation took place. Mr Hoult did a superb job with handling the difficult task of being a Dr. Jekyll/Mr Hyde type character. Going from hiding his mutant power to having this permanent reminder of his mutation.
5/5 stars
Other characters like Havoc, Banshee, Azazel, Riptide, Angel, and Moira McTaggert were just one dimensional. They were great in their own right but nothing like the comics. I mean when did Moira McTaggert work for the CIA?
I understand that they couldn't bring in Angel because he wasn't introduced until the 3rd film. I know why they couldn't bring in Iceman. He was introduced as a teenager. But why not include Cyclops and Jean Grey??? That is my biggest gripe with film. Havoc is cool but how much cooler would it have been if it were Cyclops instead. There is always room for female characters on the team so Jean Grey would have been fine.
I totally recommend going to see it. I didn't want to give away too much but it was definitely a great movie. As a matter of fact, I will be seeing it again. Just in case I may have missed something. Overall I give it 4.5 stars/5 stars!!!!
So I decided that I shouldn't limit my writing to American Idol. I need to expand to something that will always be a constant. MOVIES!!!! I probably go to movies more than most people. In the past month, I have seen at least 7 movies at the theater. The people at AMC "forced" me to buy one of their reward cards because of the amount of time that I spend there. Lame. Anyway, I enjoy movies just about as much as I enjoy music. What better way to start this new venture than with the most anticipated movie of the year, IMO, X-Men: First Class.
Plot/Storyline: I thought that plot was pretty good. The continuity and actual adaptation from the comics left a lot to be desired. I understand that this is a "reboot" but if you are doing that at least "reboot" it into the proper direction. The First Class should have been Angel (the male billionaire one), Marvel Girl, Cyclops, Iceman, and Beast. Very disappointed that they decided to include only one of those characters. To add insult to injury, they included Cyclops' younger brother. Makes total sense??? With that issue aside, the storyline was developed in its own right. This was definitely a more mature/violent movie than the other ones. I did love how they tied in the opening scene from "X-Men" into the opening scene of the movie. I always wondered what happened to Erik Lensharr. I enjoyed the dynamic between Mystique and Professor X. It explains why Mystique could so easily go into the X-Mansion and Cerebro during the first film. They did a great job with making you think that this story actually took place in the 60's - 70's. Incorporating historic events and figures brought a realism to film.
Characters:
*James McAvoy as Professor X: He is a great actor definitely. But I never got Professor X from him. He brought a lot of youthful energy to the character. I do like how we saw Professor X evolve into the leader/activist that he is. I hated how they portrayed the paralyzing of Professor X. Not spoiling but just know that true X-men readers will be TERRIBLY disappointed.
4/5 stars.
*Michael Fassbender as Magneto: Wow what an incredible portrayal. He is exactly how I would imagine Magneto to be when he was younger. The angst and fervor was spot on. I wanted to sympathize with the character but I knew where he would end up. Magneto started out with a mission and just when you think that he had given up on that, he surprised you. Loved how they showed how Magneto had that charm to seduce a certain individual and manage to recruit others to join his cause.
5/5 stars
*Kevin Bacon as Sebastian Shaw: Sebastian Shaw is such a bada**. So Kevin Bacon does not do it for me. In the comics, he is such a powerhouse. He seemed kind of weak to me. Both acting and physically. Seemed very cartoonish and didn't really bring it to life.
3/5 stars
*January Jones as Emma Frost: She is such an iconic character and I think that Ms. Jones did it justice. There were moments of inconsistency but I still loved her portrayal.
4/5 stars
*Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique: Stunning. She gave a new dimension to Mystique that was toyed with in the cartoons. I saw her more as Raven than Mystique. Great character choices and great line deliveries. Best acting in the movie IMO.
5/5 stars
*Nicholas Hoult as Beast: Great portrayal of the character. So glad that they included him in this movie. Loved to see how the transformation took place. Mr Hoult did a superb job with handling the difficult task of being a Dr. Jekyll/Mr Hyde type character. Going from hiding his mutant power to having this permanent reminder of his mutation.
5/5 stars
Other characters like Havoc, Banshee, Azazel, Riptide, Angel, and Moira McTaggert were just one dimensional. They were great in their own right but nothing like the comics. I mean when did Moira McTaggert work for the CIA?
I understand that they couldn't bring in Angel because he wasn't introduced until the 3rd film. I know why they couldn't bring in Iceman. He was introduced as a teenager. But why not include Cyclops and Jean Grey??? That is my biggest gripe with film. Havoc is cool but how much cooler would it have been if it were Cyclops instead. There is always room for female characters on the team so Jean Grey would have been fine.
I totally recommend going to see it. I didn't want to give away too much but it was definitely a great movie. As a matter of fact, I will be seeing it again. Just in case I may have missed something. Overall I give it 4.5 stars/5 stars!!!!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
AMERICAN IDOL 10: TOP 3 - Judges/Mentor/Contestants Picks
First, let me apologize for the lack of post last week. Blogger was doing something and I ended up losing my post. I didn't have the time nor the energy to write again. I will just say that I said that James would be going home. Now that we have the Top 3, each one of them should give stellar performance each time.
Lauren Alaina - If I Die Young: I first heard this song about a week ago because one of my friends suggested that I sing this. I think that the lyrics are so sad. Lauren's performance was great during the first half but then she missed the ALL IMPORTANT modulation!!! From there, it took a turn for the worst. J Lo is right, her tone is amazing but that doesn't compensate for performance immaturity.
Scotty McCreery - Amazed: For me, it was just okay. Nothing great. Nothing bad. Just okay. Honestly, this guy could get voted off and he would be fine. I will say that I have not seen ENOUGH growth in him.
Scotty McCreery - Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not: I must have been listening to a different song than the judges. Now I am starting to notice flaws in him. He can't seem to sustain a note. Which really bothers me. Don't get me wrong, I think that he will be awesome in the right hands but right now he is just average to me. At this point, you should be blowing me out of the water. Making me want to listen to your more. I couldn't wait for the song to be over.
Lauren Alaina - Wild One: Not my favorite song pick for you. I think that there were tons of great songs out there for you. It still showcased you a lot which was great. There were a couple of vocal pitch problems. Most of the time it was breath support and flatness that killed the song. Other than that, I thought that it was an okay performance.
Scotty McCreery - She Believes In Me: It was better than your other songs but that is not saying a whole lot. We all know what kind of artist you will be. We knew that from day 1. It was a good pick for you. I would put this on your album. I am not so ecstatic as the judges are. I wanted more but never got it. It is what it is.
Lauren Alaina - I Hope You Dance: Great song choice for you. Simply because you have the vocal chops to pull it off. But you made a choice in the middle of the song that seemed out of character. You growled and screamed a couple of lyrics. I don't think that this song requires that. Very delicate song. Other than that, you were pretty good.
Haley Reinhart - You Oughta Know: Hats off to anyone who sings this song. NOT AN EASY SONG. Yea the verses were not as good as the choruses but her verses were better than some of the other contestant's whole songs. Hmm.... I felt like the judges were trying to throw darts at her by picking this song for her. Earlier they said you are the only one who can hit powerhouse notes but then you pick a song for her that lives in the low register besides the chorus. They even had to raise the key. Someone is trying to make it a country final.
Haley Reinhart - Rhiannon: She just looks like a star. That aside, the performance was one of the better ones of the night. It wasn't great but it definitely wasn't terrible. Loved the wind machine action!! Haley really has come into her own during these weeks.
Haley Reinhart - What Is And What Should Never Be: One of THE BEST PERFORMANCES this season!!!! I loved it, fall and all. I loved that she made the fall part of her performance. True artist. I believe that she has the most stage presence out of the 3. She is original and gritty and I LOVE IT!!!!
Well, if you can't tell, I am rooting for HALEY REINHART!!!! She has originality. Something that we haven't seen before. She took each song by the horns tonight and sang them with all that she had. I felt each performance. Anyway, it looks like the Powers That Be want a Lauren/Scotty final. To me, I think that it should be a Lauren/Haley final. I am never surprised at this point. Anything can happen.
Lauren Alaina - If I Die Young: I first heard this song about a week ago because one of my friends suggested that I sing this. I think that the lyrics are so sad. Lauren's performance was great during the first half but then she missed the ALL IMPORTANT modulation!!! From there, it took a turn for the worst. J Lo is right, her tone is amazing but that doesn't compensate for performance immaturity.
Scotty McCreery - Amazed: For me, it was just okay. Nothing great. Nothing bad. Just okay. Honestly, this guy could get voted off and he would be fine. I will say that I have not seen ENOUGH growth in him.
Scotty McCreery - Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not: I must have been listening to a different song than the judges. Now I am starting to notice flaws in him. He can't seem to sustain a note. Which really bothers me. Don't get me wrong, I think that he will be awesome in the right hands but right now he is just average to me. At this point, you should be blowing me out of the water. Making me want to listen to your more. I couldn't wait for the song to be over.
Lauren Alaina - Wild One: Not my favorite song pick for you. I think that there were tons of great songs out there for you. It still showcased you a lot which was great. There were a couple of vocal pitch problems. Most of the time it was breath support and flatness that killed the song. Other than that, I thought that it was an okay performance.
Scotty McCreery - She Believes In Me: It was better than your other songs but that is not saying a whole lot. We all know what kind of artist you will be. We knew that from day 1. It was a good pick for you. I would put this on your album. I am not so ecstatic as the judges are. I wanted more but never got it. It is what it is.
Lauren Alaina - I Hope You Dance: Great song choice for you. Simply because you have the vocal chops to pull it off. But you made a choice in the middle of the song that seemed out of character. You growled and screamed a couple of lyrics. I don't think that this song requires that. Very delicate song. Other than that, you were pretty good.
Haley Reinhart - You Oughta Know: Hats off to anyone who sings this song. NOT AN EASY SONG. Yea the verses were not as good as the choruses but her verses were better than some of the other contestant's whole songs. Hmm.... I felt like the judges were trying to throw darts at her by picking this song for her. Earlier they said you are the only one who can hit powerhouse notes but then you pick a song for her that lives in the low register besides the chorus. They even had to raise the key. Someone is trying to make it a country final.
Haley Reinhart - Rhiannon: She just looks like a star. That aside, the performance was one of the better ones of the night. It wasn't great but it definitely wasn't terrible. Loved the wind machine action!! Haley really has come into her own during these weeks.
Haley Reinhart - What Is And What Should Never Be: One of THE BEST PERFORMANCES this season!!!! I loved it, fall and all. I loved that she made the fall part of her performance. True artist. I believe that she has the most stage presence out of the 3. She is original and gritty and I LOVE IT!!!!
Well, if you can't tell, I am rooting for HALEY REINHART!!!! She has originality. Something that we haven't seen before. She took each song by the horns tonight and sang them with all that she had. I felt each performance. Anyway, it looks like the Powers That Be want a Lauren/Scotty final. To me, I think that it should be a Lauren/Haley final. I am never surprised at this point. Anything can happen.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
AMERICAN IDOL 10: Top 5 - Then and Now
I thought that the theme for tonight was great. I wish that they had let the parents choose their second songs. That would have been an awesome concept too. I think that everyone showed up tonight. There were no games to be played. ANYBODY CAN GO HOME!!!!
10. Jacob Lusk - No Air: What a massive mess!!!!! I mean performance and vocals. One of the worst performances to ever touch the Idol stage. First of all, who decided to auto tune the background singers???? HORRIBLE. Secondly, can someone tell Jacob that gyrating and crotch grabbing does not fit well with the song. Thirdly, singing duets as a solo never really work. Especially between a male and a female. I love that song and you made it very CRINGE WORTHY.
9. James Durbin -Without You: Hmm...Wasn't a good vocal for me. Not much to your performance. Yes it was an emotional song to you but I think that you let the song lead and take control of you. Should have been the other way around. The build up was very understated and the high notes seemed very strained tonight. I love this song but not your performance of it.
8. Jacob Lusk - Love Hurts: You had me until about 54 seconds. The first part was SO SO GOOD but then you went onto this uncontrollable vocal roller coaster which seemed to be off course the entire time. Absolutely horrendous at the end. Why did you sing it in such a bipolar manner??? You should have stayed with the beginning. And enough with the batting eyes and pouty sad face. You are not Jennifer Hudson. Just sayin'. And you definitely cracked on "Truth". Just sayin'.
7. Lauren Alaina - Flat On The Floor: Good performance from her. Not a stellar vocal but a passable one. It was just okay tonight. I think that your vocals could have had a lot more power to it. I will say that you should definitely stay in the country pop lane.
6. Scotty McCreery - Gone: Best performance from you in a while. Great job with personality, vocals, and everything. Not a perfect vocal but you showed us that you can have a lot of fun out there. I am glad that you are starting to use your upper register now!!!
5. Haley Reinhart - You And I: Yes it was risky to choose an unreleased Gaga song but she was advised to this. Isn't the job of the adviser to prevent this type of bashing from the judges by picking songs that suit the singer? I think that Haley did a great job with the song. There was not a pitch problem in it. I just felt that she didn't feel connected with the song enough to make it her own. I think the judges were either trying to fuel her fire or throw her under the bus.
4. Scotty McCreery - Always On My Mind: Great rendition. Just a pure and natural vocal. Nothing bad to say at all. Good job!!!
3. Lauren Alaina - Unchained Melody: Best version to hit the idol stage. You allowed to just sing but there were times where I felt that it was too safe. I thought that it was an EXCELLENT vocal. Very full of emotion. Just a couple of phrasing issues but other than that, it was awesome.
2. James Durbin - Closer To The Edge: He is such a showman. GREAT stage presence. I had never heard the song but it just felt right. Not the best vocal but his performance made me feel like he wanted it. Vocals were a little "pitchy". BTW I hate that word, I really think that there is a better word for it. Just didn't seem grounded. Other than that, it was a good performance.
1. Haley Reinhart - The House Of The Rising Sun: This performance showed us great vocals, bluesy swagger, and your passion to win!!!! You laid it all out on the table tonight with that one!!!
That is all!!!!
I clearly think that Jacob is out of his league and needs to head home. The remaining 4 have given a stellar performance recently. Jacob's best performance was during Motown week. Back when they had 11 singers. Now we are down to 5 and he hasn't stepped up his game. I am loving the possibility of a Haley/James final. I would love that very much!!!!
10. Jacob Lusk - No Air: What a massive mess!!!!! I mean performance and vocals. One of the worst performances to ever touch the Idol stage. First of all, who decided to auto tune the background singers???? HORRIBLE. Secondly, can someone tell Jacob that gyrating and crotch grabbing does not fit well with the song. Thirdly, singing duets as a solo never really work. Especially between a male and a female. I love that song and you made it very CRINGE WORTHY.
9. James Durbin -Without You: Hmm...Wasn't a good vocal for me. Not much to your performance. Yes it was an emotional song to you but I think that you let the song lead and take control of you. Should have been the other way around. The build up was very understated and the high notes seemed very strained tonight. I love this song but not your performance of it.
8. Jacob Lusk - Love Hurts: You had me until about 54 seconds. The first part was SO SO GOOD but then you went onto this uncontrollable vocal roller coaster which seemed to be off course the entire time. Absolutely horrendous at the end. Why did you sing it in such a bipolar manner??? You should have stayed with the beginning. And enough with the batting eyes and pouty sad face. You are not Jennifer Hudson. Just sayin'. And you definitely cracked on "Truth". Just sayin'.
7. Lauren Alaina - Flat On The Floor: Good performance from her. Not a stellar vocal but a passable one. It was just okay tonight. I think that your vocals could have had a lot more power to it. I will say that you should definitely stay in the country pop lane.
6. Scotty McCreery - Gone: Best performance from you in a while. Great job with personality, vocals, and everything. Not a perfect vocal but you showed us that you can have a lot of fun out there. I am glad that you are starting to use your upper register now!!!
5. Haley Reinhart - You And I: Yes it was risky to choose an unreleased Gaga song but she was advised to this. Isn't the job of the adviser to prevent this type of bashing from the judges by picking songs that suit the singer? I think that Haley did a great job with the song. There was not a pitch problem in it. I just felt that she didn't feel connected with the song enough to make it her own. I think the judges were either trying to fuel her fire or throw her under the bus.
4. Scotty McCreery - Always On My Mind: Great rendition. Just a pure and natural vocal. Nothing bad to say at all. Good job!!!
3. Lauren Alaina - Unchained Melody: Best version to hit the idol stage. You allowed to just sing but there were times where I felt that it was too safe. I thought that it was an EXCELLENT vocal. Very full of emotion. Just a couple of phrasing issues but other than that, it was awesome.
2. James Durbin - Closer To The Edge: He is such a showman. GREAT stage presence. I had never heard the song but it just felt right. Not the best vocal but his performance made me feel like he wanted it. Vocals were a little "pitchy". BTW I hate that word, I really think that there is a better word for it. Just didn't seem grounded. Other than that, it was a good performance.
1. Haley Reinhart - The House Of The Rising Sun: This performance showed us great vocals, bluesy swagger, and your passion to win!!!! You laid it all out on the table tonight with that one!!!
That is all!!!!
I clearly think that Jacob is out of his league and needs to head home. The remaining 4 have given a stellar performance recently. Jacob's best performance was during Motown week. Back when they had 11 singers. Now we are down to 5 and he hasn't stepped up his game. I am loving the possibility of a Haley/James final. I would love that very much!!!!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
AMERICAN IDOL 10: TOP 6 - Songs of Carole King
I love that they went with this theme. Carole King has such a fantastic library of music. Hopefully the contestants do it justice. Crazy to believe that we are in the Top 6 already.
9. Lauren Alaina/Scotty McCreery: Up On The Roof: Not a big fan of the song and I didn't feel anything from this performance. The harmonies were cringeworthy and the chemistry was not there. Duets are supposed to be shared between two singers that show some type of emotion or connection to each other. I didn't see it here.
8. Casey Abrams - Hi De Ho: Still not impressed by your vocals. I don't believe that you sing. You just growl, grunt, and moan well. Seriously. You make a great blues guy but even then you still have to possess some type of tone quality. With you there is no tone quality. You are like that jokester in chorus class. You have all of the performance quality but the teacher would never put you in the advanced ensemble
7. Jacob Lusk - Oh No Not My Baby: This was tricky for me. While I loved that arrangement, I didn't particularly like your singing. There were moments of utter flatness. Especially on your held notes. Good to see you have fun up there though. Just a vocal misstep.
6. Haley Reinhart/Casey Abrams - I Feel The Earth Move: They have such great chemistry. They compliment each other very well. Captain and Tenille, maybe??? This was not their greatest vocal. Their other duet was far superior to this. Haley is still a star to me. The things that she does with her voice is so underrated right now. I will say that she has the best vocals left in the competition.
5. James Durbin - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow: Unexpected song choice for me. I loved your vocals for the most part. There were moments when it got a little shrill. There were also moments when it was vocally good. I can see you getting really complacent. Please go to the edge next week.
4. James Durbin/Jacob Lusk - I'm Into Something Good: Let's put the two male singers who infuse their songs with high notes and theatrical performances together for a duet. It was fun and the most I have seen or heard out of Jacob ever on the show. I think that their vocals compliment each other very well. You could tell that they were having a lot of fun.
3. Lauren Alaina - Where You Lead: You have such a great voice. Just the type that can sing anything. I just need you to break out more and do more with your voice. I know that you have the potential. Good song choice for you and what a cute performance. To me your best performance to date.
2. Scotty McCreery - You've Got A Friend: Way to have a sentimental moment!!! I think that this was his most heartfelt performance. Definitely your best by far. There were a couple of rough vocal spots especially in your upper register. But you made up for it with emotional vocal phrasing. Great job!!!
1. Haley Reinhart - Beautiful: Amazing from note 1!!! The transitions were so flawless and this was such a great song choice!!!! I saw a young Mariah Carey on that stage tonight. You looked and sounded beautiful. Your best performance to date!!!! Why was Randy being a hater tonight? Anyway, rooting for this girl all the way!!!!
Well it was an interesting and semi-entertaining night of AI. I am beginning to see a lot of them blossom *Haley*. I am also beginning to see some sink *Jacob*. Everyone else is kind of on the same plane. I would love to see more growth. There are maybe two that I could see winning or being successful. I would love for the bottom 3 to be Casey, Jacob, and James. Even though I am sure that Haley will replace James in the bottom. If she goes home, I will be so HEATED!!!! She had the best vocal last night and she has the most interesting voice left. Everytime I put someone as my number 1, they tend to go home. I think that Jacob has worn out his welcome. Wouldn't mind seeing Casey go as well.
9. Lauren Alaina/Scotty McCreery: Up On The Roof: Not a big fan of the song and I didn't feel anything from this performance. The harmonies were cringeworthy and the chemistry was not there. Duets are supposed to be shared between two singers that show some type of emotion or connection to each other. I didn't see it here.
8. Casey Abrams - Hi De Ho: Still not impressed by your vocals. I don't believe that you sing. You just growl, grunt, and moan well. Seriously. You make a great blues guy but even then you still have to possess some type of tone quality. With you there is no tone quality. You are like that jokester in chorus class. You have all of the performance quality but the teacher would never put you in the advanced ensemble
7. Jacob Lusk - Oh No Not My Baby: This was tricky for me. While I loved that arrangement, I didn't particularly like your singing. There were moments of utter flatness. Especially on your held notes. Good to see you have fun up there though. Just a vocal misstep.
6. Haley Reinhart/Casey Abrams - I Feel The Earth Move: They have such great chemistry. They compliment each other very well. Captain and Tenille, maybe??? This was not their greatest vocal. Their other duet was far superior to this. Haley is still a star to me. The things that she does with her voice is so underrated right now. I will say that she has the best vocals left in the competition.
5. James Durbin - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow: Unexpected song choice for me. I loved your vocals for the most part. There were moments when it got a little shrill. There were also moments when it was vocally good. I can see you getting really complacent. Please go to the edge next week.
4. James Durbin/Jacob Lusk - I'm Into Something Good: Let's put the two male singers who infuse their songs with high notes and theatrical performances together for a duet. It was fun and the most I have seen or heard out of Jacob ever on the show. I think that their vocals compliment each other very well. You could tell that they were having a lot of fun.
3. Lauren Alaina - Where You Lead: You have such a great voice. Just the type that can sing anything. I just need you to break out more and do more with your voice. I know that you have the potential. Good song choice for you and what a cute performance. To me your best performance to date.
2. Scotty McCreery - You've Got A Friend: Way to have a sentimental moment!!! I think that this was his most heartfelt performance. Definitely your best by far. There were a couple of rough vocal spots especially in your upper register. But you made up for it with emotional vocal phrasing. Great job!!!
1. Haley Reinhart - Beautiful: Amazing from note 1!!! The transitions were so flawless and this was such a great song choice!!!! I saw a young Mariah Carey on that stage tonight. You looked and sounded beautiful. Your best performance to date!!!! Why was Randy being a hater tonight? Anyway, rooting for this girl all the way!!!!
Well it was an interesting and semi-entertaining night of AI. I am beginning to see a lot of them blossom *Haley*. I am also beginning to see some sink *Jacob*. Everyone else is kind of on the same plane. I would love to see more growth. There are maybe two that I could see winning or being successful. I would love for the bottom 3 to be Casey, Jacob, and James. Even though I am sure that Haley will replace James in the bottom. If she goes home, I will be so HEATED!!!! She had the best vocal last night and she has the most interesting voice left. Everytime I put someone as my number 1, they tend to go home. I think that Jacob has worn out his welcome. Wouldn't mind seeing Casey go as well.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
AMERICAN IDOL 10: TOP 7 - 21st Century Songs
21st Century Theme always worries me. This should be the opportunity that the contestants show us how relevant they will be. Most of the time that leads to some misguided and ill informed performances. Some of these contestants think that know what they are but they have no clue. This is make it or break it time as we get down to the top 7.
7. Scotty McCreery - Swingin': Okay now you are getting so predictable that it is no longer cute. I know that your lane is country but you should have a picked a more contemporary song. This song was dated and made you seem so old fashioned. Probably your worst performance to date and please please hold the microphone correctly.
6. Jacob Lusk - Dance With My Father: Well I am a little partial to this song. Luther is my musical hero. And this is one of my favorite songs. I liked the beginning and middle. Actually a lot but I despised the ending. It took away from the emotion and tenderness of the song. It made it very harsh and showy. I hated all of the key changes. It was just okay for me.
5. Casey Abrams - Harder To Breathe: I love this song and I think that you did a very commendable job with it. Great song choice for him. I just wish that he sang it better. The performance was definitely there.
4. Lauren Alaina - Born To Fly: I didn't like the song choice for you. I was hoping for something a little edgier. I know that you are still young but how good would "Last Name" have been? Good vocals nothing to make me scream but just good. I hope that you bring back some power vocals next week.
3. James Durbin - Uprising: You seem to be the most comfortable and confident in who you are. This was one of those songs that I heard before, got my attention, and forgot about until I heard it again. He commanded the stage with this one. As far as vocals, it was okay. The high screaming was okay the first time but the second was overkill. And it was out of tune. Overall, definitely amongst the best of the night. That is not saying much though.
2. Stefano Langone - Closer: I thought that this was your best performance on the stage. I mean it had charisma, solid vocals, and character. Definitely a vast improvement. I really liked your vocals on this one. Nothing negative to say this week. I am sure that not everyone is going to like this performance.
1. Haley Reinhart - Rolling In The Deep: So happy that you did this song. You gave it your own flavor. While I prefer Adele, I think that you gave a great vocal. There were some wonderful things that you did. Perfect song choice for you.
Crazy night of vocals. I think that Scotty is very safe but for me he is singing it safe so it is becoming boring. While I think that he will have a solid career as a country artist, you should sing other types of songs. Look at Carrie. Her best performance was Alone, a rock song but she has a tremendous career in music. Overall, it was not my favorite night. The best performances were even weak. My bottom 3 is Scotty, Jacob, Casey. We all that Scotty isn't going there so I will have to put either Haley or Stefano there. I am hoping that Jacob gets the boot. I think that he has ran his course.
7. Scotty McCreery - Swingin': Okay now you are getting so predictable that it is no longer cute. I know that your lane is country but you should have a picked a more contemporary song. This song was dated and made you seem so old fashioned. Probably your worst performance to date and please please hold the microphone correctly.
6. Jacob Lusk - Dance With My Father: Well I am a little partial to this song. Luther is my musical hero. And this is one of my favorite songs. I liked the beginning and middle. Actually a lot but I despised the ending. It took away from the emotion and tenderness of the song. It made it very harsh and showy. I hated all of the key changes. It was just okay for me.
5. Casey Abrams - Harder To Breathe: I love this song and I think that you did a very commendable job with it. Great song choice for him. I just wish that he sang it better. The performance was definitely there.
4. Lauren Alaina - Born To Fly: I didn't like the song choice for you. I was hoping for something a little edgier. I know that you are still young but how good would "Last Name" have been? Good vocals nothing to make me scream but just good. I hope that you bring back some power vocals next week.
3. James Durbin - Uprising: You seem to be the most comfortable and confident in who you are. This was one of those songs that I heard before, got my attention, and forgot about until I heard it again. He commanded the stage with this one. As far as vocals, it was okay. The high screaming was okay the first time but the second was overkill. And it was out of tune. Overall, definitely amongst the best of the night. That is not saying much though.
2. Stefano Langone - Closer: I thought that this was your best performance on the stage. I mean it had charisma, solid vocals, and character. Definitely a vast improvement. I really liked your vocals on this one. Nothing negative to say this week. I am sure that not everyone is going to like this performance.
1. Haley Reinhart - Rolling In The Deep: So happy that you did this song. You gave it your own flavor. While I prefer Adele, I think that you gave a great vocal. There were some wonderful things that you did. Perfect song choice for you.
Crazy night of vocals. I think that Scotty is very safe but for me he is singing it safe so it is becoming boring. While I think that he will have a solid career as a country artist, you should sing other types of songs. Look at Carrie. Her best performance was Alone, a rock song but she has a tremendous career in music. Overall, it was not my favorite night. The best performances were even weak. My bottom 3 is Scotty, Jacob, Casey. We all that Scotty isn't going there so I will have to put either Haley or Stefano there. I am hoping that Jacob gets the boot. I think that he has ran his course.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
AMERICAN IDOL 10: TOP 8 - Songs From The Movies
Watching this week didn't even feel right. It was missing Pia. Am I being a little over dramatic? Probably. But it looks like it is a guys race. 5 girls have gone home in 4 weeks. Craziness!!!! Anyway, on to tonight's show. I really wasn't that interested. The theme is not one of my favorites but I was very pleased with some of the music choices.
8. Paul McDonald - Old Time Rock And Roll: On paper, this is probably one of the most genius ideas ever. However, it was executed horribly. I mean in and out of singing and shouting so many times. The chorus was a hot mess. The verses were so non musical. Almost like you were speaking instead of singing. It felt like that for the entire song. To me, this did absolutely nothing for you at all.
7. Haley Reinhart - Call Me: Your worst performance yet. I hated it for you. Not the right song for you at all. I was hoping for something a little slow to showcase your vocals. Maybe "Kissing You" from Romeo and Juliet. Oh I just got the goosebumps thinking of it. You made a lot of vocal missteps in this songs. Reaching for notes that you didn't need to reach for. It also seemed very manic.
6. Jacob Lusk - Bridge Over Troubled Water: This had so much potential to be GREAT but the over singing and dramatizing took over. There were some times where you flat and sharp. Especially during your extended notes. I don't know why you get so sassy on us. It is not called for. Not in a song like this.
5. Lauren Alaina - The Climb: You had some beautiful moments in here. There were also some disjointed moments as well. I can't wait to hear the studio version. Through most of the song, I lost some of the connection. While vocally it was good, emotionally it felt a little awkward. By this time, I should know what kind of CD you would produce and what kind of artist you are. I know neither right now. Hopefully you can really start to figure that all out.
4. Casey Abrams - Nature Boy: Definitely something very different for the Idol stage. I love Jazz and creativity. Was it vocally perfect? No. Was it entertaining and special? Yes. Did it deserve a standing ovation? No. Nothing else to really say.
3. Scotty McCreery - Cross My Heart: Just beautiful. I mean you really know your voice and the style of music that you feel comfortable in. Not your best but not your worst. Gotta love authentic country done right. I just want you to learn how to hold a microphone. It just looks very awkward and amateurish. Other than that, amazing vocal performance!!!
2. James Durbin - Heavy Metal: Clearly the most entertaining performance of the night. You totally owned that song and it was AMAZING!!!! What a wild ride!!! Nothing more to say.
1. Stefano Langone - End Of The Road: First, you sang one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite groups of all time. Secondly, I felt like you let yourself go. The runs, riffs, and inflections all had meaning and purpose. This was by far your best performance since the wild card round. Dude, you laid it down to night. I think that it was definitely his way of avenging the wrongful elimination of Pia. *Still not over it*LOL. Stefano is definitely getting my vote tonight.
So surprisingly Stefano gave the best vocal tonight. Followed very closely by James!!!! Those were my favorite performances of the night. Bottom 3 should be Paul, Jacob, and Haley. I hate to put Haley there but this was not her best performance. I really hope that she doesn't get voted off. I really hope that it is Paul or Jacob. I was happy that Jimmy gave Jacob a tongue lashing for his comment from last week. Still not completely forgiving. Excited to hear Kelly perform tomorrow!!!!
8. Paul McDonald - Old Time Rock And Roll: On paper, this is probably one of the most genius ideas ever. However, it was executed horribly. I mean in and out of singing and shouting so many times. The chorus was a hot mess. The verses were so non musical. Almost like you were speaking instead of singing. It felt like that for the entire song. To me, this did absolutely nothing for you at all.
7. Haley Reinhart - Call Me: Your worst performance yet. I hated it for you. Not the right song for you at all. I was hoping for something a little slow to showcase your vocals. Maybe "Kissing You" from Romeo and Juliet. Oh I just got the goosebumps thinking of it. You made a lot of vocal missteps in this songs. Reaching for notes that you didn't need to reach for. It also seemed very manic.
6. Jacob Lusk - Bridge Over Troubled Water: This had so much potential to be GREAT but the over singing and dramatizing took over. There were some times where you flat and sharp. Especially during your extended notes. I don't know why you get so sassy on us. It is not called for. Not in a song like this.
5. Lauren Alaina - The Climb: You had some beautiful moments in here. There were also some disjointed moments as well. I can't wait to hear the studio version. Through most of the song, I lost some of the connection. While vocally it was good, emotionally it felt a little awkward. By this time, I should know what kind of CD you would produce and what kind of artist you are. I know neither right now. Hopefully you can really start to figure that all out.
4. Casey Abrams - Nature Boy: Definitely something very different for the Idol stage. I love Jazz and creativity. Was it vocally perfect? No. Was it entertaining and special? Yes. Did it deserve a standing ovation? No. Nothing else to really say.
3. Scotty McCreery - Cross My Heart: Just beautiful. I mean you really know your voice and the style of music that you feel comfortable in. Not your best but not your worst. Gotta love authentic country done right. I just want you to learn how to hold a microphone. It just looks very awkward and amateurish. Other than that, amazing vocal performance!!!
2. James Durbin - Heavy Metal: Clearly the most entertaining performance of the night. You totally owned that song and it was AMAZING!!!! What a wild ride!!! Nothing more to say.
1. Stefano Langone - End Of The Road: First, you sang one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite groups of all time. Secondly, I felt like you let yourself go. The runs, riffs, and inflections all had meaning and purpose. This was by far your best performance since the wild card round. Dude, you laid it down to night. I think that it was definitely his way of avenging the wrongful elimination of Pia. *Still not over it*LOL. Stefano is definitely getting my vote tonight.
So surprisingly Stefano gave the best vocal tonight. Followed very closely by James!!!! Those were my favorite performances of the night. Bottom 3 should be Paul, Jacob, and Haley. I hate to put Haley there but this was not her best performance. I really hope that she doesn't get voted off. I really hope that it is Paul or Jacob. I was happy that Jimmy gave Jacob a tongue lashing for his comment from last week. Still not completely forgiving. Excited to hear Kelly perform tomorrow!!!!
Thursday, April 07, 2011
WHAT THE !$@# HAPPENED ON AMERICAN IDOL TONIGHT?????
I AM IN SHOCK AND DISGUST BY THE ELIMINATION ON AMERICAN IDOL. YES I FEEL EXTREMELY PASSIONATE ABOUT THE SHOW. MAYBE BORDERING ON OBSESSIVE BUT TO ME THIS WAS THE WORST DECISION THAT COULD HAVE BEEN MADE. I MEAN SHE WAS CLEARLY ONE OF THE MOST POLISHED, ELEGANT, VOCALLY FLAWLESS CONTESTANTS TO EVER STEP ON THE STAGE. WHAT WAS AMERICA LISTENING TO? I THINK That I am calming down. I am a little enraged about this. Makes me very sick. I just have to keep saying that it is a TV show. A show which I auditioned for and I know the ins and outs. A show that is supposed to find our next great vocal superstar. Pia was an amazing vocalist. So this is what this elimination is telling me(yes prepare to taste my full typhoon of haterade):
*We prefer Jacob's sad sobby faces and annoying manneurisms. I guess they prefer his out of key shouty runs and his threats to America about not being able to look in the mirror. Whatever dude!!!
*We prefer Casey's growly vocals and his comedic relief during results shows. We also prefer his chewed endings of words and not so perfect pitch. Why did we save him? Betcha that the judges wish that they had the save for tonight!!!!!
*We prefer Paul's unpronounced vocals and whispers in the mic. We prefer his prancing around the stage and impromptu greetings to the audience DURING his song.
*We prefer Stefano's disconnection and strained vocals as he sings yet another R&B ballad. We prefer his throaty singing and weird vowel placement.
*We prefer Lauren's boring song presentation. We prefer her lifeless singing and abandonment in every performance.
As far as Haley, Scotty, and James, I am actually hoping that one of them wins. This is just crazy to me. This early in the game. Yea maybe when it got to top 4 or top 5, I might have been not so surprised. But you are telling me that Pia Toscano is as good a singer as EJ Day, Corey Clark, Camille Velasco, Ramiele Maluaby, Megan Joy, and Andrew Garcia. Yea this is the company that she keeps as coming in 9th!!!! CRAZINESS!!!! I am no longer mentally connected to the show. I will continue to write my blogs but I could care less who wins now.
*We prefer Jacob's sad sobby faces and annoying manneurisms. I guess they prefer his out of key shouty runs and his threats to America about not being able to look in the mirror. Whatever dude!!!
*We prefer Casey's growly vocals and his comedic relief during results shows. We also prefer his chewed endings of words and not so perfect pitch. Why did we save him? Betcha that the judges wish that they had the save for tonight!!!!!
*We prefer Paul's unpronounced vocals and whispers in the mic. We prefer his prancing around the stage and impromptu greetings to the audience DURING his song.
*We prefer Stefano's disconnection and strained vocals as he sings yet another R&B ballad. We prefer his throaty singing and weird vowel placement.
*We prefer Lauren's boring song presentation. We prefer her lifeless singing and abandonment in every performance.
As far as Haley, Scotty, and James, I am actually hoping that one of them wins. This is just crazy to me. This early in the game. Yea maybe when it got to top 4 or top 5, I might have been not so surprised. But you are telling me that Pia Toscano is as good a singer as EJ Day, Corey Clark, Camille Velasco, Ramiele Maluaby, Megan Joy, and Andrew Garcia. Yea this is the company that she keeps as coming in 9th!!!! CRAZINESS!!!! I am no longer mentally connected to the show. I will continue to write my blogs but I could care less who wins now.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
AMERICAN IDOL 10: TOP 9 - Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
I love this theme because the artist are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for a reason. The library of songs is tremendous. So many good songs from so many artists. Let's hope that they don't disappoint. On a side note, I keep saying that I will post videos from a song that is done on AI. I am a little behind. So look for an onslaught of them on Thursday or Friday!!!
9. Jacob Lusk - Man In The Mirror: Hmm...I don't know how I feel about this. I love love this song. One of my favorite Michael Jackson songs ever. I don't think that you did it justice. It was a little shouty in the middle. To me, it was a sloppy performance. You are slipping. It just seemed very disjointed and choppy.
8. Lauren Alaina - Natural Woman: Talk about a disconnection. First of all, she is 16 and her singing this makes it feel so pageant like. Secondly, that high note had no connection at all. It came out of left field. Third, it had no emotion in it whatsoever. This song is a passionate song. It was just bland and nothing to me.
7. Casey Abrams - Have You Ever Seen The Rain: This song was a perfect fit for you vocally. Thanks for bringing out your bass. One thing to watch is the chewing of the end of your words. Good song choice. It was good not great. The word chewing really bothers me though.
6. Stefano Langone - When A Man Loves A Woman: Thumbs down for the song choice. I was hoping for something a little different and unpredictable. But no. You gave me another R&B ballad during Rock and Roll week. It was an okay vocal but it sounded like Tiny Dancer and If You Don't Know Me By Now. Just didn't do it for me.
5. James Durbin - While My Guitar Gently Weeps: This was okay for me. It did show a softer side of James. There were moments of greatness and then there were moments of wrongness. The beginning started out very shaky. Didn't show off your vocals well. Then you got to the middle and it was great. Then the end came and you just had to throw one in. I don't think that the song called for it so it felt inappropriate. Sort of like having someone sing Fabulous at your wedding ceremony (True Story). Anyway it was just okay.
4. Paul McDonald - Folsom Prison Blues: This was the best Paul performance yet. Finally I get him. I don't know if it was the song or him but it worked. Worked very well. I could actually understand the words. That was a great performance. I felt like I had paid to see that concert. Way to reel me in.
3. Haley Reinhart - Take A Little Piece Of My Heart: This is one of those songs that have so much gusto and angst. Haley gave it to us!!! I think that she was very good vocally. There were a couple of parts in the performance that seemed a little amateurish. Like the way that she flails her arms everywhere. But other than that, she did a great job. Someone is picking up some steam.
2. Scotty McCreery - That's Alright Mama: How many times can I say this? This guy could leave the Idol stage now and get a record deal from anyone in Nashville. I am telling you, they would be a fool to not sign him. Seriously, He wowed me in the performance department. It was such a fun song for him. He enjoyed it so therefore we all enjoyed it. His bass voice was so crisp and spot on. He evened showed a little versatility in range!!!! Great job!!!
1. Pia Toscano - River Deep Mountain High: Normally when a contestant promises that they will do something it normally fails. But this one......PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS!!!! First of all, I LOVE THIS SONG both by TINA and CELINE. Now I can add PIA. She gave us crazy ad libs, vocal prowess. Did you hear the audience when she did that note at the end? They were in shock. They didn't see it coming!!!!! Only question is....Why did J Lo have to put a damper on that stellar performance? I mean I know that she is a judge but she didn't have any kind of critique until it came to Pia. Do I sense a little jealousy Miss Lopez?
The show was pretty good. It got way better towards the end. I think that our bottom 3 should consist of Jacob, Lauren, and Casey. Would not be surprised to see Stefano or Haley down there either. I think that Jacob is going home. I mean, he went first and his song was not great at all. That comment that he made about "If America doesn't vote for me, they didn't look in the mirror." First, it didn't make sense. Secondly, never threaten or belittle the people who have your votes in their hands. He gave some great vocals but I would not be sad to see him leave and be the first male eliminated. Very male heavy right now so one of them has to go. I really really hope that another guy does not win this season. 3 guys have won the title in a row. We need to break up the metonymy. GO PIA!!!!!!
9. Jacob Lusk - Man In The Mirror: Hmm...I don't know how I feel about this. I love love this song. One of my favorite Michael Jackson songs ever. I don't think that you did it justice. It was a little shouty in the middle. To me, it was a sloppy performance. You are slipping. It just seemed very disjointed and choppy.
8. Lauren Alaina - Natural Woman: Talk about a disconnection. First of all, she is 16 and her singing this makes it feel so pageant like. Secondly, that high note had no connection at all. It came out of left field. Third, it had no emotion in it whatsoever. This song is a passionate song. It was just bland and nothing to me.
7. Casey Abrams - Have You Ever Seen The Rain: This song was a perfect fit for you vocally. Thanks for bringing out your bass. One thing to watch is the chewing of the end of your words. Good song choice. It was good not great. The word chewing really bothers me though.
6. Stefano Langone - When A Man Loves A Woman: Thumbs down for the song choice. I was hoping for something a little different and unpredictable. But no. You gave me another R&B ballad during Rock and Roll week. It was an okay vocal but it sounded like Tiny Dancer and If You Don't Know Me By Now. Just didn't do it for me.
5. James Durbin - While My Guitar Gently Weeps: This was okay for me. It did show a softer side of James. There were moments of greatness and then there were moments of wrongness. The beginning started out very shaky. Didn't show off your vocals well. Then you got to the middle and it was great. Then the end came and you just had to throw one in. I don't think that the song called for it so it felt inappropriate. Sort of like having someone sing Fabulous at your wedding ceremony (True Story). Anyway it was just okay.
4. Paul McDonald - Folsom Prison Blues: This was the best Paul performance yet. Finally I get him. I don't know if it was the song or him but it worked. Worked very well. I could actually understand the words. That was a great performance. I felt like I had paid to see that concert. Way to reel me in.
3. Haley Reinhart - Take A Little Piece Of My Heart: This is one of those songs that have so much gusto and angst. Haley gave it to us!!! I think that she was very good vocally. There were a couple of parts in the performance that seemed a little amateurish. Like the way that she flails her arms everywhere. But other than that, she did a great job. Someone is picking up some steam.
2. Scotty McCreery - That's Alright Mama: How many times can I say this? This guy could leave the Idol stage now and get a record deal from anyone in Nashville. I am telling you, they would be a fool to not sign him. Seriously, He wowed me in the performance department. It was such a fun song for him. He enjoyed it so therefore we all enjoyed it. His bass voice was so crisp and spot on. He evened showed a little versatility in range!!!! Great job!!!
1. Pia Toscano - River Deep Mountain High: Normally when a contestant promises that they will do something it normally fails. But this one......PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS!!!! First of all, I LOVE THIS SONG both by TINA and CELINE. Now I can add PIA. She gave us crazy ad libs, vocal prowess. Did you hear the audience when she did that note at the end? They were in shock. They didn't see it coming!!!!! Only question is....Why did J Lo have to put a damper on that stellar performance? I mean I know that she is a judge but she didn't have any kind of critique until it came to Pia. Do I sense a little jealousy Miss Lopez?
The show was pretty good. It got way better towards the end. I think that our bottom 3 should consist of Jacob, Lauren, and Casey. Would not be surprised to see Stefano or Haley down there either. I think that Jacob is going home. I mean, he went first and his song was not great at all. That comment that he made about "If America doesn't vote for me, they didn't look in the mirror." First, it didn't make sense. Secondly, never threaten or belittle the people who have your votes in their hands. He gave some great vocals but I would not be sad to see him leave and be the first male eliminated. Very male heavy right now so one of them has to go. I really really hope that another guy does not win this season. 3 guys have won the title in a row. We need to break up the metonymy. GO PIA!!!!!!
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