I hate saying this since I do love this top eight so much, but I didn't love this night as a whole. I wish I had loved it more. I am, however, looking forward to tomorrow night and the people who will be part of the Idol Gives Back show.
* Michael - He actually scared me. Especially on those high notes. I really didn't care for it at all, and I agreed with Randy that I don't think his song tonight showed who he really is. And I think he's seasoned enough to know who he really is, so I want to see more of that.
* Syesha - I cringed when I heard them say she'd sing a Fantasia song because I am not even remotely a Fantasia fan. And I don't remember her singing it at the finale at all...probably because I didn't really pay attention to anything she did. If Syesha wasn't as "emotionally connected," it's probably because Fantasia cried all the way through it or something. Anyway, I thought she did a FANTASTIC job and I wish she'd have gotten better reviews. Syesha, that is.
* Jason - I don't know that I would ever call him the "hottest" performance of the night. There's still too much quirk in him to fall into that category. Having said that, I thought he did a great job and was consistent in bringing his own mark to his music. I liked it.
* Kristy Lee - To quote my notes that I took (short term memory is not good...have to make notes) - "Rats. She did a good job." Other than Jason's song, this is the only one tonight that I knew, and I had some pretty high expectations for the song because Martina is Martina and you really shouldn't mess with her. And I actually thought she did a good job, and I agreed that it was her personal best of the season. HOWEVER. I'm still not thrilled with her attitude from last week...and I thought she kind of continued her "dig" of being consistently in the bottom by choosing the line from the song that talked about when people forget what you sing. But vocally - much better.
* David Cook - Oh I just love him and I hate it that he just seemed off tonight. I thought his voice sounded different. I liked it...but it sounded less rocker-ish and in that, it lost some of its definition that makes it HIM. But he's still the great David Cook.
* Carly - I didn't like it at all. I was once again distracted by the tattoo. I didn't agree with Simon on the outfit...I didn't like that at all. I thought Simon made a good point, though, that it seemed an angry performance, because her facial expressions were scary to watch. The screaming got to me - I thought (and Randy said it was so) that there were pitch issues. I just didn't like it. I agree with Simon that she could be in trouble.
* David Archuleta - Of course he did a great job. I am impressed at how well he handles playing while singing...for his age, that could be a tough thing to handle on that stage. I don't think it was his best EVER, but the end was awesome and he'll be just fine.
* Brooke - I'm scared for my Brooke. I just love her but the farther into this we get, she seems to be...I'm not even sure what to call it. I don't think she's losing confidence, but she seems more cautious...maybe? Guarded? I'm not sure what she's doing, but she's better than what she seems to be giving herself credit for....or more than she gives herself permission to be. Something. It was better than the Sunshine week or whatever that song was, but it didn't quite seem right.
Well last year on Idol Gives Back week they ended up not sending anyone home, but it didn't sound like they planned to repeat that this time. So this week I'd say the bottom 3 are Carly and Brooke...and then my third vote is a toss-up between Michael and David Cook. Neither of them should go home, but I am worried that they were just enough "off" their norm that whichever one has the smaller fan base could be in trouble.
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I'm with you on Michael & Syesha. I wasn't all that thrilled with Jason this week, though. I really can't understand the judges jumping all over Syesha when she sang so well, and then praising Jason so much for a song that was only pleasant.
Unfortunately for your Brooke, she picked a song that seems designed NOT to show anybody's voice to advantage. The sentiment is great (my friends & I used to sing it to each other in high school), but the vocal range is too limited to be a showpiece.
Can we have a bottom 4? Michael, David C., Brooke, Carly.
Okay, I think my Jason came thru! I was worried at first but he turned me around. Hmmm, my only hope is that he is as sweet and wholesome as I perceive him to be! :) I'm worried about Brooke also. They haven't "taken her to the dark side" which I'm glad about...but she's just losing whatever it was that made her stand above the crowd earlier on. Just can't put my finger on it! Those are the only two I'm pulling for...they're the only two left in my draft picks. ~Jaye
Skyepuppy - I agree on your Syesha/Jason thoughts. I think the judges don't ever want anyone to take on a diva. (Although Fantasia doesn't fall into diva category for me. Whitney, yes. Fantasia, no.)
You're right on Brooke too. I'm not even sure David Phelps could have pulled off any amazement on that song. (He's my benchmark for all things wonderful in music.)
I'm good with your bottom four - who cares if they say three? We can have four.
Jaye - I'm glad you know what I meant by that "something" that we can't figure out. I thought about it more this morning and I think maybe she's taking it all too seriously and not allowing herself to have ANY fun at all? I think back to her early weeks when they showed her with the kids that she was the nanny for - and she was so fun...and now it's like she's so focused, she's forgetting to have fun. And that's the part I miss from her.
I think your Jason is safe, though.
I didn't mind Michael as much as most did, but I did think that Randy seemed a bit "Simon-y." Perhaps he was having a bad day, but there was no love from Randy all night long.
I think Brooke would have been better off playing the piano herself, and I think she might be gone whenever they eliminate the next person.
One other thing. What was Paula thinking with that dress? I was afraid the whole time that something was going to pop out. She really should have pity on the viewers...
Kristin - Simon WAS simon-y wasn't he? Kind of sad!
Skyepuppy - I totally intended to mention the dress. I was scared. Wardrobe malfunction, here we come!
I agree with your take on their performances. I fear that Syesha and Brooke are in the bottom three with maybe Kristy or Jason. Brooke does need to step it up and perform with the energy she had in the initial try outs. Overall, it was a disappointing night. We could have heard some amazing singing but didn't.
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