AMERICAN IDOL 10: Top 11 Redux - Elton John Night
You have no idea how much I love Elton John songs. Kind of like my guilty little pleasure. I don't have the guts to sing his songs though LOL. I actually fell in love with his music during American Idol Season 3. Yea his music may be a bit boring but I still think that it is GOOD music!!!
11. Naima Adedapo - I'm Still Standing: Change only works if it is firm and grounded. That performance was not anywhere near confident. Risky yes confident no. When you went into the chorus, the opening note was always shaky. Reggae is awesome but maybe not for American Idol. I think that you might be in some real trouble. This is one of Elton's greatest songs. You showed that you don't have the vocal chops to stay in the competition especially against these other girls.
10. Casey Abrams - Your Song: I know that I am in the minority but I did not like this performance. It was one of those "Less is More" comeback songs. It was vocally weak. Even the last notes that all of the judges were swooning over. Not a good performance for me. I hate when people change the endings of words like "Live-mmm" or "You-ah". I just didn't like your performance.
9. Paul McDonald - Rocket Man: The opening of the song was so great for your voice. When you got to the chorus, it got a little uncomfortable for me. Just didn't seem like the song was suiting you. Like you never settled in the key. I did like your voice on this song. Best performance yet for me. Still not a great performance.
8. Thia Megia - Daniel: Another great song by Elton John. Thia has possibly the best vocal tone in the competition but she has some major pitch issues. She is too young to really know how to handle her voice. Man her tone is so good. I can almost tolerate the pitch issues but I love her tone so much. It is so frustrating.
7. Scotty McCreery - Country Comfort: Good country song for him but with this being the forth week of competition, his songs are starting to sound the same. Now I still believe that this kid needs to get to Nashville quick, fast, and in a hurry. I don't know if he is going to win. He needs some variety in his life. This was one of his better performances. He seemed more confident. Just not sure if another country ballad is going to win him any fans.
6. Stefano Langone - Tiny Dancer: I love love this song. Stefano's voice was a perfect fit for this song. Some of your vowels tend to be a little slender which makes your pronunciation a little off. Other than that, it was vocally good. Not great. But good.
5. Lauren Alaina - Candle In The Wind: This was a great song for you. Man, you sounded like a great country artist on this. I need to hear you do some Dolly Parton now. It just started off a little sharp but other than it was very heartfelt. You made it your own and that was wonderful.
4. Pia Toscano - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me: First time hearing a female sing it and I LOVED it!!! But it is Pia and she can sing any ballad!!! With that being said, how can the judges ask her to sing an uptempo song during Elton John week? She was vocally great!!! Not her best but it was definitely good. If she is sticking to her word, I am so excited for River Deep, Mountain High. LOVE that song done by Tina Turner and Celine Dion!!! I am still a huge Pia fan!!!
3. Jacob Lusk - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word: You just went on and SANG that song. I mean it built and that is always great. Take me on that emotional rollercoaster. I just wish that I could watch you perform. When you make those "Stank" faces, it is so distracting. No need to have the pouty scrunch face going on when you are holding that long note. You are probably the most dramatic contestant that we have this year. Look out Broadway!!!
2. Haley Reinhart - Benny And The Jets: I love it when a singer just lays it all out there. I mean she sang with angst and solidity tonight!!!! Some people are going to hate it but I am loving it. I was feeling it. Great job!!!!
1. James Durbin - Saturday Night's Alright: Whoa dude Flaming Piano!!! Need I say more. It just rocked and it was a solid vocal from you. In a night of sleepy ballads, you took it to another level. This is playing it smart. Give them a performance different from your competitors. I mean you worked the crowd and you sang well. What more could I ask for??? Oh, forgot about the split jump!!!!
Tonight got a little boring. Okay it got a lot boring but we did have our first flaming piano!!!! I think that they did a good job. Nothing really was a signature song tonight but everyone did okay minus a couple. I think that Naima is in some serious trouble. I think that she needs to pack her bags tonight. Oh, that was harsh. I can't decide if Casey, Thia, or Stefano will be joining her. I would love to see Paul go but that is not happening anytime soon. Still don't get the appeal. Well we shall see tomorrow. 2 going home = big time TV drama!!!!
11. Naima Adedapo - I'm Still Standing: Change only works if it is firm and grounded. That performance was not anywhere near confident. Risky yes confident no. When you went into the chorus, the opening note was always shaky. Reggae is awesome but maybe not for American Idol. I think that you might be in some real trouble. This is one of Elton's greatest songs. You showed that you don't have the vocal chops to stay in the competition especially against these other girls.
10. Casey Abrams - Your Song: I know that I am in the minority but I did not like this performance. It was one of those "Less is More" comeback songs. It was vocally weak. Even the last notes that all of the judges were swooning over. Not a good performance for me. I hate when people change the endings of words like "Live-mmm" or "You-ah". I just didn't like your performance.
9. Paul McDonald - Rocket Man: The opening of the song was so great for your voice. When you got to the chorus, it got a little uncomfortable for me. Just didn't seem like the song was suiting you. Like you never settled in the key. I did like your voice on this song. Best performance yet for me. Still not a great performance.
8. Thia Megia - Daniel: Another great song by Elton John. Thia has possibly the best vocal tone in the competition but she has some major pitch issues. She is too young to really know how to handle her voice. Man her tone is so good. I can almost tolerate the pitch issues but I love her tone so much. It is so frustrating.
7. Scotty McCreery - Country Comfort: Good country song for him but with this being the forth week of competition, his songs are starting to sound the same. Now I still believe that this kid needs to get to Nashville quick, fast, and in a hurry. I don't know if he is going to win. He needs some variety in his life. This was one of his better performances. He seemed more confident. Just not sure if another country ballad is going to win him any fans.
6. Stefano Langone - Tiny Dancer: I love love this song. Stefano's voice was a perfect fit for this song. Some of your vowels tend to be a little slender which makes your pronunciation a little off. Other than that, it was vocally good. Not great. But good.
5. Lauren Alaina - Candle In The Wind: This was a great song for you. Man, you sounded like a great country artist on this. I need to hear you do some Dolly Parton now. It just started off a little sharp but other than it was very heartfelt. You made it your own and that was wonderful.
4. Pia Toscano - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me: First time hearing a female sing it and I LOVED it!!! But it is Pia and she can sing any ballad!!! With that being said, how can the judges ask her to sing an uptempo song during Elton John week? She was vocally great!!! Not her best but it was definitely good. If she is sticking to her word, I am so excited for River Deep, Mountain High. LOVE that song done by Tina Turner and Celine Dion!!! I am still a huge Pia fan!!!
3. Jacob Lusk - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word: You just went on and SANG that song. I mean it built and that is always great. Take me on that emotional rollercoaster. I just wish that I could watch you perform. When you make those "Stank" faces, it is so distracting. No need to have the pouty scrunch face going on when you are holding that long note. You are probably the most dramatic contestant that we have this year. Look out Broadway!!!
2. Haley Reinhart - Benny And The Jets: I love it when a singer just lays it all out there. I mean she sang with angst and solidity tonight!!!! Some people are going to hate it but I am loving it. I was feeling it. Great job!!!!
1. James Durbin - Saturday Night's Alright: Whoa dude Flaming Piano!!! Need I say more. It just rocked and it was a solid vocal from you. In a night of sleepy ballads, you took it to another level. This is playing it smart. Give them a performance different from your competitors. I mean you worked the crowd and you sang well. What more could I ask for??? Oh, forgot about the split jump!!!!
Tonight got a little boring. Okay it got a lot boring but we did have our first flaming piano!!!! I think that they did a good job. Nothing really was a signature song tonight but everyone did okay minus a couple. I think that Naima is in some serious trouble. I think that she needs to pack her bags tonight. Oh, that was harsh. I can't decide if Casey, Thia, or Stefano will be joining her. I would love to see Paul go but that is not happening anytime soon. Still don't get the appeal. Well we shall see tomorrow. 2 going home = big time TV drama!!!!
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