AMERICAN IDOL 9: TOP 12 Girls
Well this was a little underwhelming. I guess it could have easily been the nerves of the first live show. I was expecting a whole lot more. All we have been hearing is how awesome the girls are this season. I don't know about that. Could this be another year for the guys to win? Too early to tell but if I were going by tonight's performances, none of the girls would take it.
12. Janell Wheeler "What About Love" - One of my FAVORITE songs ever. She butchered it for me. I did not have the angst that it should have had. It was almost like a electric blue iced cupcake. It looks like it could be hardcore and rough. Once you bite into it, it still is sweet and good. She tried to pull off this rock song. Looks great on paper but in reality, not so much. For some reason, I am sure that she will make it through to next week.
11. Ashley Rodriguez "Happy" - Nice voice but that was it. Pretty girl but that is it. Boring. Nothing to this song at all. Why was the key so low? Leona's key would have worked just fine. I don't know. Nothing more I can really say.
10. Lacey Brown "Landslide" - Very interesting vocals. I actually like her voice. She seemed out of sync for the majority of the song. I love this song as well. I really like her vocals. Reminds me of Cyndi Lauper a lot. I really hope that she gets another shot but the judges ripped her a new one.
9. Katie Stevens "Feelin' Good" - Not a very good vocal . I like the tone of her voice but I am not super impressed like everyone else seems to be. First, I strongly dislike this song. I just think everyone tries to put their own spin on it but it always falls flat unless you are Michael Buble or a singer like him. Secondly, her notes were all over the map. I would like for her to be a more grounded vocalist. Thirdly, be 17!!!!! How fun would a Katy Perry song have been for you? Or even a subdued Pink song?
8. Haeley Vaughn "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" - Not as bad as the judges made it seem. I loved it because I could totally see the type of artist that you aspire to be. I would suggest trying to keep up with the rhythm of the band. It seemed a little awkward. I would also like to see something a little lower. Your upper register can verge on the line of shrill. Other than that, I liked it.
7. Paige Miles "Alright Now" - Victim of no air time, 1st out of the blocks, and bad song choice. Another interesting voice. I was not expecting that type of voice at all. I did like some of vocal choices. You had fun and you know how to entertain. Just focus on your vocals. Try not to be so much early Christina with all of the vocal inflections. Just SING!!!!! I hope that you can make it to next week.
6. Lilly Scott "Fixing A Hole" - Not my favorite song choice. I like your vocals. I like your style. Not completely sold just yet. Not horrible. Not great.
5. Michelle Delamor "Fallin'" - Breaking a rule: Singing this song at any American Idol round/audition. But I like that she made it her own. Good vocals. Nice and interesting tone to her voice. Very curious to see what she does with something that is not so predictable.
4. Katelyn Epperly "Oh Darlin'" - Not as bad as I thought that you would be. Really soulful performance. Actually quite good. I do agree about the style thing. I just didn't work for me. I little too Madonna-ish from the early 80's. But vocally, among the best.
3. Didi Benami "The Way I Am" - Perfect song choice. Her voice is like silk for me. It just flows so effortlessly. I would love to see more personality.
2. Siobhan Magnus "Wicked Games" - Such strong solid vocals. I loved it. Even though I did not like the song choice, I think that it worked for her. The transition to the head voice was awesome. It really was. I did not know what to expect from her but I got great vocals. Awesome.
1. Crystal Bowersox "Hand In My Pocket" - Yes. I loved it. One of my favorite Alanis songs. Maybe a little less harmonica but that is who she is. I love that she comes with that already. She just makes me feel good when she performs. Can not wait to hear more from her. Please do some Annie Lennox or 4 non blondes "What's Going On". PLEASE!!!!!
I must say overall not too bad but I was expecting way better. You know this is the 9th season. I need these contestants to come out with guns blazing!!!!! Well I say that Janell, Lacey, Paige, Ashley, and Haeley are in danger this week. Wouldn't be surprised to see any of them go home. I am hoping that it is Janell and Ashley. Just because Didi and Michelle, their counterparts, blew them out of the water. Everyone has a battle for a particular spot.
Janell vs. Didi - Pretty Blonde
Haeley vs. Paige - Black Girl (I hate to put it that way but it is truth)
Katie vs. Katelyn - The Teen Pop Star
Lilly vs. Crystal - The Indie Artist
Lacey vs. Siobhan - The Quirky One
Michelle vs. Ashley - The Latina Diva
Jermaine vs. Todrick - The R&B Divo
Aaron vs Alex - Cute Teen Heartthrob
Joe vs. Andrew - Latino Balladeer
Casey vs. Tyler - Cougar Bait (lol I just laugh at these words)
Lee vs. Mike - Big guy with a big heart
John vs. Tim - Frat boy
Let the casting begin!!!!
12. Janell Wheeler "What About Love" - One of my FAVORITE songs ever. She butchered it for me. I did not have the angst that it should have had. It was almost like a electric blue iced cupcake. It looks like it could be hardcore and rough. Once you bite into it, it still is sweet and good. She tried to pull off this rock song. Looks great on paper but in reality, not so much. For some reason, I am sure that she will make it through to next week.
11. Ashley Rodriguez "Happy" - Nice voice but that was it. Pretty girl but that is it. Boring. Nothing to this song at all. Why was the key so low? Leona's key would have worked just fine. I don't know. Nothing more I can really say.
10. Lacey Brown "Landslide" - Very interesting vocals. I actually like her voice. She seemed out of sync for the majority of the song. I love this song as well. I really like her vocals. Reminds me of Cyndi Lauper a lot. I really hope that she gets another shot but the judges ripped her a new one.
9. Katie Stevens "Feelin' Good" - Not a very good vocal . I like the tone of her voice but I am not super impressed like everyone else seems to be. First, I strongly dislike this song. I just think everyone tries to put their own spin on it but it always falls flat unless you are Michael Buble or a singer like him. Secondly, her notes were all over the map. I would like for her to be a more grounded vocalist. Thirdly, be 17!!!!! How fun would a Katy Perry song have been for you? Or even a subdued Pink song?
8. Haeley Vaughn "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" - Not as bad as the judges made it seem. I loved it because I could totally see the type of artist that you aspire to be. I would suggest trying to keep up with the rhythm of the band. It seemed a little awkward. I would also like to see something a little lower. Your upper register can verge on the line of shrill. Other than that, I liked it.
7. Paige Miles "Alright Now" - Victim of no air time, 1st out of the blocks, and bad song choice. Another interesting voice. I was not expecting that type of voice at all. I did like some of vocal choices. You had fun and you know how to entertain. Just focus on your vocals. Try not to be so much early Christina with all of the vocal inflections. Just SING!!!!! I hope that you can make it to next week.
6. Lilly Scott "Fixing A Hole" - Not my favorite song choice. I like your vocals. I like your style. Not completely sold just yet. Not horrible. Not great.
5. Michelle Delamor "Fallin'" - Breaking a rule: Singing this song at any American Idol round/audition. But I like that she made it her own. Good vocals. Nice and interesting tone to her voice. Very curious to see what she does with something that is not so predictable.
4. Katelyn Epperly "Oh Darlin'" - Not as bad as I thought that you would be. Really soulful performance. Actually quite good. I do agree about the style thing. I just didn't work for me. I little too Madonna-ish from the early 80's. But vocally, among the best.
3. Didi Benami "The Way I Am" - Perfect song choice. Her voice is like silk for me. It just flows so effortlessly. I would love to see more personality.
2. Siobhan Magnus "Wicked Games" - Such strong solid vocals. I loved it. Even though I did not like the song choice, I think that it worked for her. The transition to the head voice was awesome. It really was. I did not know what to expect from her but I got great vocals. Awesome.
1. Crystal Bowersox "Hand In My Pocket" - Yes. I loved it. One of my favorite Alanis songs. Maybe a little less harmonica but that is who she is. I love that she comes with that already. She just makes me feel good when she performs. Can not wait to hear more from her. Please do some Annie Lennox or 4 non blondes "What's Going On". PLEASE!!!!!
I must say overall not too bad but I was expecting way better. You know this is the 9th season. I need these contestants to come out with guns blazing!!!!! Well I say that Janell, Lacey, Paige, Ashley, and Haeley are in danger this week. Wouldn't be surprised to see any of them go home. I am hoping that it is Janell and Ashley. Just because Didi and Michelle, their counterparts, blew them out of the water. Everyone has a battle for a particular spot.
Janell vs. Didi - Pretty Blonde
Haeley vs. Paige - Black Girl (I hate to put it that way but it is truth)
Katie vs. Katelyn - The Teen Pop Star
Lilly vs. Crystal - The Indie Artist
Lacey vs. Siobhan - The Quirky One
Michelle vs. Ashley - The Latina Diva
Jermaine vs. Todrick - The R&B Divo
Aaron vs Alex - Cute Teen Heartthrob
Joe vs. Andrew - Latino Balladeer
Casey vs. Tyler - Cougar Bait (lol I just laugh at these words)
Lee vs. Mike - Big guy with a big heart
John vs. Tim - Frat boy
Let the casting begin!!!!
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