March 21, 2008Missing Top 10 a blessing in disguiseJust in case you're interested, here's my weekly "Idol" column as it appeared in the paper today. I tried not to overlap what I write on the blog with what I write in the column. At the end of the day, it's still "Idol" overkill, wouldn't you say? :-) Thanks for reading... March 20, 2008Ryan announces The MentorsThe Mentors have been announced. Let's run through them, briefly. Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Neil Diamond. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this mean the contestants will have to sing songs associated with the mentors? If so, the future doesn't look so bright. Imagine David Cook singing a song from a Broadway musical. Or Carly singing Dolly Parton's "9 to 5." Or KLC singing a Neil Diamond tune with a country twist. The one fit might be Ramiele and Mariah Carey, and that's solely based on their similar fashion choices, definitely not vocal talent. Quick thoughts on results showAmanda didn't deserve it. Ramiele did. Speaking of Ramiele, did y'all see her lip sync her way through group sing? Come on! Brooke White kind of gave her a look like "What in the world are you doing letting me carry you through this??" I am an expert at lip-syncing because I used to do it in seventh-grade choir. I was designated a second soprano during our performance of "Mr. Sandman." I couldn't hit the notes properly so I just moved my lips the whole time instead. Sad, I know, but at least I wasn't on stage in front of 30 million viewers and competing to win a major competition. March 19, 2008I'm starting a movementSimilar to votefortheworst.com, I'm going to start votefortherockerchick.com. The rocker chick always gets booted. Perhaps her power is too threatening? I mean, look what happened to Madonna, right? Anyway, I'm saddened to see Amanda go home tonight, especially over Ramiele, who was lip synching during the group sing. Did y'all notice that?? Sad. You had a good run, Amanda. And I'll remain a fan. More to come later ... Ramiele, my belle, it's time to go
Not much to say about Carly other than she brought it yet again. That's all I'm going to say; I don't want to jinx her run. Jason Castro sang in French. How many hearts were aflutter during his performance of "Michelle"? He's destined for the pages of Bop, Tiger Beat and Seventeen (if he's not there already). Simon was right, though, he wins America over with his charm and good looks, not his voice. Syesha, what can I say? Her voice is great, but I've heard it. Many times over. I'm bored. And, lastly, Ramiele. I think she might be sent packing tonight. There's just no conviction behind her voice. Her insecurity shines through. And what was that outfit? It was sort of Mariah Carey meets Paula Abdul (the hat) singing the Beatles' "I Should've Known Better." Fitting. I almost forgot Chikeze! His voice was so awesome this week. I'm digging the bluegrass because it's so unpredictable. And anyone who can play a harmonica gets my vote. I tried many times growing up and all I could muster was "Here Comes the Bride." I think Simon had a good point when he said, "I'm not so sure we should've done Beatles again this week!" Uh, really Simon?? Thanks. Grow your hair and buy leather pantsDavid Cook is the closest thing to those old hair bands of the late '80s, early '90s that I've heard in a long time. People compare him to Daughtry, but I think he's more in line with the old Bon Jovi or Whitesnake. I feel like Tawnie Kataine is going to slither onto the stage at any minute. Besides, Daughtry is more like Creed ... he's got the late '90s rock sound. This David's my favorite so far, although he did seem a tad cocky last night. But I guess it's par for the course. I don't remember Bon Jovi being sheepish when he belted it out. And way to get all Frampton with the talk box. Where was your sun, Brooke?
In sports, a team or a player works toward a peak performance at the clutch time during a season, a championship game for example. My fear is that Brooke peaked last week when she kicked A with her performance of "Let It Be" on the piano. She even agreed with the judges, who didn't dig her show last night, admitting that "this week was inevitable after last week." Boring ballads, part IIBoring ballads = David Archuletta. He's on when he sings slow songs, isn't he? But if he wins, and he very well may because America adores him, I'm sad to say that I will not purchase his CD. It will be filled with slow songs. Like Michael Bolton. His voice is destined for elevators everywhere. Not that that is a bad thing. It's just not my thing. Jenny, are you reading this? If this was the late 90s and we were in your car headed out on the town, you'd be blaring David Archuletta's love songs. (Inside joke, sorry!) Two for two on attitudeKristy Lee Cook, like Amanda, also gave it back to Simon a little when he showed disappointment in her song choice, "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away." Her response: "I can blow you out of your socks and you know it!" Yeah, maybe when you sing "Amazing Grace," but that's it. Kristy Lee has been less than impressive during these performances, but I wonder how Carrie Underwood would've fared having to sing Beatles songs twice in a row. Let the poor girl since country, would ya?? 'Ballads are boring'
Yes! I agree! This was Amanda's response to the judges when Simon told her she's becoming "predictable and quite boring." Let's face it, Amanda's voice isn't that great, but neither is Madonna's, right? And when you think about Janis Joplin (who Amanda's been compared to), do you think of ballads? No, you think "Me and Bobby McGee" or "Piece of My Heart." My point is if Amanda ever won this competition, which she won't, she would never sing ballads. So why do they expect it from her? She's got my vote on personality alone. Especially when she looked at America and said, "I'm showing you what my show would be like if you came to see me." Rock on, Amanda. The highs and lows of Beatles 1.2I wrote so many notes last night (about 5 pages) on each contestant. I've been on the early shift at work (it's 5 a.m.!) and I just realize I left all my notes at home. Sigh. I can rehash some of them from memory, but I might have to add more later. So, keep an eye out for my breakdown. I'll throw you a bone, though, and tell you who I think should go tonight: Kristy Lee and Remiele. Who do y'all think? March 18, 2008The Beatles again? Sigh...
Seriously?? It sucked the first time. Alas, it's true. The gang is forced to sing Lennon/McCartney songs again. I don't know about you, but I was bored last week. I mean, I admire the Beatles and understand their importance in music history, but most of these kids are just too young to get it. I guess we can look forward to more screw-ups (think Kristy Lee Cook's botch job and David A. forgetting the lyrics). When can they pick their own songs? This weekend I belted out Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" during karaoke. The picture shows me singing the same song at a friend's wedding. It's my "go-to" karaoke song. If you could pick your own song, what would it be? It's a hard question. |
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