Here we go… live blogging American Idol.
First up, Von Smith doing Marvin Gaye. That kind of scares me. I actually don’t know what I think of this guy. I mean, at times he can sing, and at other times, I really want to change the channel. He seems a little flat in places. Judges seem to like him though, and hey, they’re on TV and I’m not… I guess we know why! :p
Taylor Vaifanua is next. I’ve liked this girl since the beginning, but she has always seemed to have issues with nerves. She really does have a great voice, but when she is nervous, it seems a little shaky. All in all though, I’d say she did a pretty good job tonight. If she doesn’t make it this year she could come back. She’s only 17. Not sure it was a good idea to do a song she’s already sang though.
Alex Wagner-Trugman is up next. Who the heck is that? I don’t remember this guy at all. Hmm. Ok, so if the guy can’t sing, he has a great sense of humor and that makes me like him. This is one of my favorite Elton John songs. That is some interesting dancing, and some even more interesting singing. Farewell Mr Wagner-Trugman. You’re a funny guy, but this isn’t a comedy competition. PS: When the mic stand fell over, and he almost went back for it… that was funny!
Quote of the night… “You’re like a little hamster trying to be a tiger.” Simon Cowell
This is another one I don’t recall, Arianna Afsar. Abba… interesting choice. OK, so far, not impressed. I think this may have been a poor song choice for her. She does have a voice. There is no denying that. I’m just not impressed with this performance. She missed the last note too. I am quite sure we have now seen the last of her.
3 down, and so far, nobody has really grabbed me. Ah yes, we’re off to a stellar start.
Ju’Not Joyner has a cute kid. That helped him in the beginning. But the guy does have a good voice. Let’s see what he’s got. I can’t stand this song, so I’m already not thrilled. Plus, it didn’t work so well for Jamar Rogers. OK, seriously, why are people sing boring songs? Did somebody connected to Idol die today or something, and now they are paying tribute? Good grief. Can somebody please pick up the pace? It’s not that he can’t sing. It’s just boring.
I have liked Kristen McNamara from the very beginning, and I’m so glad she is still here. I have high hopes for this girl tonight! She is singing a song that I love too, Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman. Oh yeah! She’s good. Top female of the night. She has to get through. Oh, and, did I mention yet that she is a cutie? :p Simon is even critiquing her smile? Really? But she has a cute smile!
Nathaniel Marshall is annoying. Thank you and good night! :p Meatloaf? For real? HAHA. OK. Time to be professional, sorry. Well, I’ll say this much… at least he picked up the pace. He’s better than Norman Gentle too! Can’t argue that. He’s just such a drama queen.
Felicia Barton gets a second chance. For those that don’t recall, she replaced Joanna Pacitti when she was given the boot by the producers. Hopefully she takes advantage of this second chance. She really does have a good voice. Ouch… missed a note in the middle. Not a bad rendition of No One by Alicia Keys. My vote is still going to Kristen.
Scott MacIntyre has a great story, and a good voice, but I don’t think he is the best in this competition. A nice version of Mandolin Rain though, which is a great song. I do think he is more comfortable sitting at a piano then he is performing without it.
I get so afraid when anybody says they are going to sing Martina McBride. There are just certain artists that I think she not be sung by others… Martina is one of them. Kendall Beard attempted it, and in my opinion, it wasn’t great.
Of the 3 groups of 12, tonight’s is by far the worst overall. I am so uninterested in this show tonight. It’s just been weak.
Jorge Nuñez is next, doing Elton John’s Don’t Let The Sun Go Down. He’s pretty solid so far. He has excellent vocal control. There are some slight accent issues in there though. Kind of makes me think of Jon Secada a bit. He was one of the stronger guys tonight.
Lil Rounds get to close out the show tonight. Performing last is always a good place to be. You are the most likely to be remembered. Considering the judges compared her to Mary J. Blige, it’s a good call to sing a song by Mary J. Blige. She really does have a great voice. She has great control, and she is a comfortable performer on stage. Changing up the lyrics, “call this show if you can’t be without me baby.” Very smooth! Well done Lil.
So now it’s time to pick 3 to make it through. Wow. Kind of a tough call tonight. With regards to the guys, it’s likely going to come down to Ju’Not and Scott. As for the females, Lil, Kristen and Felicia were the standouts tonight. This is actually a very tough one to call. Personally, I’d pick Ju’Not, Lil and Kristen. I have a feeling I’ll be wrong. Guess we’ll find out tomorrow night!
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