American Idol Blabbing - March 31
Ok I can actually start blogging on time tonight. Dinner is in the oven but who knows when it'll be done. Also I burned my hand grabbing the pot handle out of a 400 degree oven. Yay! So I will intermittently putting my hand on a pint of ice cream because I don't have an ice pack.
Anoop Desai
Ok he's singing Usher. He has a good voice but I don't think he's making this his own at all. I don't know if I buy him as a smooth R&B singer like Usher. Usher makes up for being hideous by being slick. Anoop? I don't know.
Judges say: Randy says vocally it was cool but not the right song. Kara says he played it safe...and its like a bunch of frat guys dared him to get up and sing Usher. Paula likes his playful side...work on stage presence. Simon thought it was a complete and utter mess....came over as a wannabe...no originality...gave him a headache.
Megan Joy
I don' tknow this song. But that's ok. she's still rocking the wirdo hand gestures. She sounds alot better than last week. But she's not really growing on me. Either yo like her voice or not...she's never going to blow you away with something different. not terrible, not great, just ok.
Judges say: Kara says she wanted Adele. Paula wants a sensitive, vulnerable ballad. Simon says the song was boring, indulgent, and monotonous....she is becoming indulgent...bad song choice. Randy says it was like watching paint dry. God she's talking about "my fans" again...awesome.
Danny Gokey
What hurts the most? More Rascal Flatts. I really don't enjoy this song all that much. It makes me think of Jo O'Meara from SCLUB7 who sang this song a long time ago before Rascal Flatts even released it. Maybe he'll make it less annoying than the Rascal Flatts guys voice did. Not bad...still a bit boring but he's putting his spin on it. He's pushing his vocals a bit on this song. And as usual you believe that he really means what he's singing. Not bad Gokey.
Judges say: Paula says it left her wanting more. Simon says it was his best performance. Randy says the competition starts here.Thank you Simon for saying don't mess with the mic stand. Kara says he moved everyone emotionally.
Allison Iraheta
Oh Allison keep being awesome. She's playing guitar and singing No Doubt. Gotta love it. Love her. She's changing it up a bit and I like it. But her hair is pretty distracing right now. I love that she does stay true to herself. She does songs where she can show emotion and soft spoken moments but also rock out. But I wasn't paying attention to her playing.
Judges say: Randy says she has the vocals, but wants to know what she's wearing. Kara says the rock comes out no matter what she's wearing...doesn't need all that stuff...a little distracting lol...not her best but good. Paula says something about her being serious about this. Simon says we can't ignore the outfit....she shouted the song...ok.
Scott MacIntyre
Oh what's with the hair? Ok good song. Hm...he sounds good tonight. Still nothing exciting or different. but he sounds good.
Judges say: Kara says smart choice. Paula says it payed off. Simon says his best perofrmance by a country mile. Randy says one of the best of the night.
Matt Giraud
Oh poor Matt. I really want him to not be in the bottom. I love him. Ok I normally don't like the Fray but this song isn't that bad. Ooh he starting somehwere weird. Changing it up a bit. I just think he sounds really current. Like he could have an album out now and he'd be successful. oooh falsetto...nice. I just like him alot.
Judges say: Paula says he abandoned what they love of him...soundalike. Simon says he didn't get it...uptight. Randy says its not him. Kara says he needs to choose where he fits....but he doesn't deserve to go home.
Lil Rounds
Celine time. Let's see how this goes. Ugly dress but her hair looks cute...well it would if it wasn't in her face. I just don't like her voice. I just wish it was a bit deeper...its just a little too high. I'm just bored of her. She can sing but do I care?
Judges say: Randy says it wouldn't have been his song choice but she did really well. Kara was surprised at her effortless voice. Paula says something. Simon says it was a wedding performance...old fashioned.
Adam Lambert
Oh great he's going to shreik again. my poor ears. Ok here is him being annoying and making me want to turn the tv off again. Bu of course Paula is dancing. Seriously maybe I'm just out of touch with the music scene today because if this is what is on current pop records I might stab my right ear and become completely deaf.
Judges say: Paula says he's original. Simon says he's original.
Kris Allen
Oh Kris...this song is so overdone on this show...but ok. We'll see what's up. Ok staring off good. I like that it looks a bit less like he's just staring the girls in teh audience and in America down. I like his arrangement of it. Wow my hand hurts.
Judges say: Randy says he slayed it. Kara says that is artistry. Kara says he's pacing the competition well. Simon says his arrangement was good.
Overall..
Going home...Megan, Lil, Matt...but Megan wasn't even in the bottom last week when she sucked so who knows...Anoop cold also be in danger...but I don't know. This season is not impressing me.
