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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