I Love The Nightlife, I like to Boogie, on The Idol Sta—ay–ay–ge, Yeah
April 21, 2009 by Kirsten
Wow, we’re moving quick this week. Did Fringe fans threaten Seacrest’s life? Or did Fox execs? (I’m betting it was the Fringsters).
Lil Rounds goes with Chaka Khan’s legendary ” I’m Every Woman” and completely butchers the modulation of the chorus, goes sharp constantly on her big notes, and is a general train wreck. That was awful. And someone muzzle her, damn it!
Simon calls it. Horrendous. Bye bye, Lil.
Kris- whom I am beginning to adore ( his version of ” Falling Slowly” is my number one song on IPod last week)- chooses… ” She Works Hard For The Money”?????? WTF?????
Wait.
Artistry, everyone. That is called artistry. He sounds good vocally and I’m kinda digging the Bedouin Soundclash-ish vibe with the music. ( I am a Bedouin Soundclash fan). Kinda cool. Like it? I think the verdict is yes.
Is Paula off her meds again?
Next up- “September” by DWP, who is wildly pitchy off the top. Why does he always go flat? I now hate this song because Gokey is singing it. Sorry, Earth Wind & Fire.
Enough about that.
Allison sings a totally awesome, rocking version of Donna Summer’s ” Hot Stuff”. Her vocals kick ass. That may be my favoritism peeking out. And I’m a little disturbed a sixteen year old is singing this song…
Adam is next… is he gonna be crazy boy Adam or amazing singer Adam? (Some would argue they are one and the same, but I maintain he’s schizophrenic in his performance style).
He goes with ” If I Can’t Have You”. Saturday Night Fever, everyone. Finally. And it’s one of those disco love songs. And he’s just singing. And it’s a great vocal. Controlled. Even. Till the chorus, he is a little shrill. But overall, impressive. And I love the shout out to Michael Orland, who helped with his arrangement.
Matty. I have a love/hate relationship with Matty. I love him when he gets it right. He crushes my soul when he doesn’t. Chances are he’s heading home tomorrow night, regardless ( perfect world would send DWP and Lil home, but it”s never a perfect world where Danny Gokey is concerned). Matty goes with ” Stayin’ Alive”. Ooh… iconic song… but I like it sooooo much more than those two people I hate. He’s on key, he doesn’t really try to reach Barry Gibb level falsetto. Until the end. He kept it in the Robin range. Good call.
Um, now Paula’s bowling.
Anoop looking a little less frat boy, more something with the scruff.
My baby, Emma, would just like to say ” Amoo, Amoo, Amoo it aw fyah”.
Anoop goes with yet another ballad beginning. Seriously? He goes with ” Dim All The Lights”, which does pick up, but is still midtempo. His vocal though, is on pitch and pretty good. Brave dude to wear neon and pastels, I must say.
Randy’s hyperbole is ridiculous. Better than last year? Really?
So yeah, Top three tonight- Kris, Allsion, Adam ( in no particular order).
My bottom three- Anoop, Lil, and DWP. But the bottom three will be Anoop, Lil, and Matty, with Matt and Lil heading off home.
This bites.
I Love The Nightlife, I like to Boogie, on The Idol Sta—ay–ay–ge, Yeah
April 21, 2009 by Kirsten
Wow, we’re moving quick this week. Did Fringe fans threaten Seacrest’s life? Or did Fox execs? (I’m betting it was the Fringsters).
Lil Rounds goes with Chaka Khan’s legendary ” I’m Every Woman” and completely butchers the modulation of the chorus, goes sharp constantly on her big notes, and is a general train wreck. That was awful. And someone muzzle her, damn it!
Simon calls it. Horrendous. Bye bye, Lil.
Kris- whom I am beginning to adore ( his version of ” Falling Slowly” is my number one song on IPod last week)- chooses… ” She Works Hard For The Money”?????? WTF?????
Wait.
Artistry, everyone. That is called artistry. He sounds good vocally and I’m kinda digging the Bedouin Soundclash-ish vibe with the music. ( I am a Bedouin Soundclash fan). Kinda cool. Like it? I think the verdict is yes.
Is Paula off her meds again?
Next up- “September” by DWP, who is wildly pitchy off the top. Why does he always go flat? I now hate this song because Gokey is singing it. Sorry, Earth Wind & Fire.
Enough about that.
Allison sings a totally awesome, rocking version of Donna Summer’s ” Hot Stuff”. Her vocals kick ass. That may be my favoritism peeking out. And I’m a little disturbed a sixteen year old is singing this song…
Adam is next… is he gonna be crazy boy Adam or amazing singer Adam? (Some would argue they are one and the same, but I maintain he’s schizophrenic in his performance style).
He goes with ” If I Can’t Have You”. Saturday Night Fever, everyone. Finally. And it’s one of those disco love songs. And he’s just singing. And it’s a great vocal. Controlled. Even. Till the chorus, he is a little shrill. But overall, impressive. And I love the shout out to Michael Orland, who helped with his arrangement.
Matty. I have a love/hate relationship with Matty. I love him when he gets it right. He crushes my soul when he doesn’t. Chances are he’s heading home tomorrow night, regardless ( perfect world would send DWP and Lil home, but it”s never a perfect world where Danny Gokey is concerned). Matty goes with ” Stayin’ Alive”. Ooh… iconic song… but I like it sooooo much more than those two people I hate. He’s on key, he doesn’t really try to reach Barry Gibb level falsetto. Until the end. He kept it in the Robin range. Good call.
Um, now Paula’s bowling.
Anoop looking a little less frat boy, more something with the scruff.
My baby, Emma, would just like to say ” Amoo, Amoo, Amoo it aw fyah”.
Anoop goes with yet another ballad beginning. Seriously? He goes with ” Dim All The Lights”, which does pick up, but is still midtempo. His vocal though, is on pitch and pretty good. Brave dude to wear neon and pastels, I must say.
Randy’s hyperbole is ridiculous. Better than last year? Really?
So yeah, Top three tonight- Kris, Allsion, Adam ( in no particular order).
My bottom three- Anoop, Lil, and DWP. But the bottom three will be Anoop, Lil, and Matty, with Matt and Lil heading off home.
This bites.
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