American Idol, season 10

[somerfrost]

Well, they seem to be doing ok without Simon, mainly because this year's talent is outstanding. Last two nights the top 24 performed and tonight a drastic cut to final 10 (possibly plus a wild card or two from the judges, not really explained so far). I was able to narrow the field only to 17 as I thought the performances were generally excellent so I am anxious to see how America has voted. To early to talk names but I loved the fact that a guy actually did a cover of Judas Priest's "You Got Another Think Coming"

[clyde]

Oh my God.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by clyde

Oh my God.

I can see why you are held in such high regard by many here, if you aren't interested in the thread...ignore it.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

i want to do the hot itallian chick pia

[clyde]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

I can see why you are held in such high regard by many here, if you aren't interested in the thread...ignore it.

What..like you just did?


And my fan is legion.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by clyde

What..like you just did?


And my fan is legion.

Basically my response to you was rhetorical, I am painfully aware that you must respond to everything.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Basically my response to you was rhetorical, I am painfully aware that you must respond to everything.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

i want to do the hot itallian chick pia

Good taste!

[somerfrost]

Knowing that posts about Idol bring an amount of scorn, I nevertheless feel it's time...there are 11 contestants left, Casey was cut tonight but the judges used their one save to keep him in the contest. All 11 will take part in Idol nationwide tour this summer. I always have favorites and by now, usually can guess the finalists. I have my favorites but honestly have no idea who will make the finals, this years group is outstanding! I don't see Casey, Haley, Lauren, Paul, Thia or Stefano in the finals but any of the other 5 wouldn't surprise me and quite frankly if one of the above six made it, I wouldn't be shocked. Anyway, my top 5 are: Naima (my personal favorite), Jacob, Scotty, James, and Pia (early favorite of judges I think).
Naimi...just something about her, not the best voice but certainly good enough. Her stage presence is outstanding, great dancer, she is completely at home on stage.
Jacob...gospel background, great range and hits high notes.
Scotty...17 year old country boy with deep voice. knows he's a country singer and capable of translating any type song into country.
James...this year's rocker with great range, hits high notes like Steven Tyler, first contestant to ever do Judas Priest on show.
Pia...beautiful girl, elegant, great voice, hits all the notes, only ballads so far so have to see her do upbeat songs but doubt she'll have a problem.

[hi_im_god]

don't dismiss scorn so lightly.

i tried starting a discussion of formula 1 in the sports forum for two years running thinking there had to be a few brits here who might engage. i'd have killed for some scorn.

btw: australian gp is this weekend. i'll pretend i care about whatever you just posted if you pretend you care about kers, movable wings, and how tire wear is going to effect team strategy.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

don't dismiss scorn so lightly.

i tried starting a discussion of formula 1 in the sports forum for two years running thinking there had to be a few brits here who might engage. i'd have killed for some scorn.

btw: australian gp is this weekend. i'll pretend i care about whatever you just posted if you pretend you care about kers, movable wings, and how tire wear is going to effect team strategy.

I must admit, I don't know much about Formula 1 racing, seen it on TV a few times...more interesting than CART though. I like that they race in driving rain...does that help?

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

I must admit, I don't know much about Formula 1 racing, seen it on TV a few times...more interesting than CART though. I like that they race in driving rain...does that help?

a little. thanks.

i'm dating someone that watches american idol but fast forwards through all the backstory crap and only wants to see the singing. she talks about it sometimes so the names you mentioned are vaguely familiar. and i watched one episode with her to see steven tyler.

so...that's my contribution to your thread. wish it were more but it's all i've got.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

a little. thanks.

i'm dating someone that watches american idol but fast forwards through all the backstory crap and only wants to see the singing. she talks about it sometimes so the names you mentioned are vaguely familiar. and i watched one episode with her to see steven tyler.

so...that's my contribution to your thread. wish it were more but it's all i've got.

Likewise, thanks!
I miss Simon but really big fan of Steven and JLo. Steven adds spice to show, never quite sure what will come out of his mouth.

Jacob Lusk is by far the best singer but he's not really marketable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI_QGwa8V-U

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Jacob Lusk is by far the best singer but he's not really marketable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI_QGwa8V-U

Yeah he's got the voice but not sure he's suited for today's market either. He'll be a force though as long as he avoids over-use of his high range as he can over sing a song still.

[randallscott35]

I think Pia is marketable and very good.

I can tell Pia works her a.ss off to get better. The bottom line is she's not good enough and if she tries something upbeat she's going to be exposed.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I can tell Pia works her a.ss off to get better. The bottom line is she's not good enough and if she tries something upbeat she's going to be exposed.

That is the big question, can handle something upbeat? In the beginning of the result show, they usually do a group number which is usually upbeat and she seems comfortable there so...I suspect she'll be forced into something upbeat in the next week of two. I still really like Naima, there is just something about her but I don't know if her voice will hold up against the others.

[somerfrost]

Well, just watched the top 11 perform...I know that two must go home tomorrow but in all honesty, I liked them all. I'm certainly no expert, maybe someone who can actually carry a tune will see things differently but to me, I'd rank them thusly:
11. Stephano...nice guy, nice voice but he bores me on stage, simply doesn't stand out.
10. Thia...cute little 16 yr old with a nice voice but hasn't developed a lot of stage presence.
9. Paul...girls seem to love him, different voice to be sure but I don't get him.
8. Scotty...love his deep voice and his personality, he's a country singer...period. As much as I like him, like others better.
7. Jacob...no denying his powerful voice but I think he oversings songs and misses a few notes.
6. Naima...personal favorite, she moves like a pro dancer on stage and is true to herself. Worry that voters may not appreciate her uniqueness.
5. Casey...good job tonight, went outside his comfort zone and really connected I think
4. Lauren...hard to believe she's only 16, did Elton's "candle in the wind" and knocked it out of the park.
3. James...the rocker, really appears to enjoy himself, burning piano and high energy performance coupled with notes reminding one of Steven Tyler.
2. Pia...still waiting for an upbeat song but wow! Beautiful and owns the ballad!
1. Haley...her best performance and best of the night. Making "Benny and the Jets" absolutely sexy and I heard the Janis Joplin in her voice tonight.
So, what I thought of tonight's performances...I look at my list and realize I gave the top 2 and 4 of top 6 to the girls...guess I'm not that old yet!

[somerfrost]

Well, I hit 2 of bottom 3....Thia and Paul were joined by Naimi. I'm bummed cause Naimi was sent home along with Thia. Amazingly from the time it was reduced to the top 13, all four voted out have been girls leaving 3 girls and 6 guys. Just not enough old dudes like me to balance the teenage girl vote.