Final 5 - 4/29/08

Final 5 – 4/29/08

Neil Diamond songs will really weed out the bad seeds. I’m thinking this is a nightmare waiting to unfold…..It’s good that they’ll each get to sing two songs.

1^st Song -

Jason – Having his guitar saved him on this song. He did OK with what he had to work with and should be safe.

David Cook – A bit scary looking….especially when sitting next to Ryan who looks like Gumby tonight. He sounds just like a young Neil which should be just what he needs to go through tonight. Great job!

Brooke – If she only had more power in her voice. It looks like she’s more confident and knows all the words. I like the way she’s ending the song which makes you kind of forget the weak start.

David A. – He’s keeping his eyes open. The song’s OK but it lacks a connection. Too gumball sounding and not in a good way.

Syesha – I think she’s doing a fantastic job with this song. You don’t even think about it being a Neil Diamond tune. Just didn’t like the one high note in the middle that was a bit shout-y.

2^nd Song –

Jason – I liked it but it seemed like he just wanted to get it over with. Not a strong finish and he’d better hope all his fans call in to vote.

David Cook – I can’t imagine Diamond singing this song which is good. I liked it but not as much as the first song.

Brooke – Ah …she didn’t have to look at the words on her hand. This may be her best song so far in this competition. She did great. Still may not carry forward.

David A. – He’s going to be even more amazing once his voice changes. What a fantastic song for him to sing. Truly a prodigy as Diamond stated.

Syesha – She could have picked the right song to finish out the night. First time I think she’s safe.

Have your bags packed Brooke and Jason.

This is really MOM posting - didn't realize Michelle was signed in on my computer.

4/22/08 - Final 6

(I did some housecleaning in my cookies file and apparently cleared out my sign in information. Today we're back in business!)

Andrew Lloyd Webber – Now this should be a great show. So many fantastic, powerful songs to choose from and I hope they give them a bit more time for each performance.

Syesha –I just don’t care for this song. Seems to be just a beat off and a little pitchy. Not a winning song for me. She does look good though.

Jason – Duuuhhhh. I wanted him to be good and I did like it on some level. Sounds a bit like a high school performance. He almost pulled it off.

Brooke – Here’s her chance …..Oh, oh she just blew her words and did the re-start. This is the 2^nd time it happened to her. Too bad. In trouble again.

David A. – He looks like a baby clone of Andrew Lloyd. I like this song for him because it’s a bit more upbeat. It’s another song I’m not familiar with, but he sells it. Glad his eyes are open!

Carly – Volume is just too high and it sounds a bit like shouting. The high notes seem like fingernails on a blackboard. The band did a terrific job and just competed with her.

David C. – I’d buy the album. His voice is so unique. Amazing. He can sing so many genres. Better be safe.

my recap of the last couple weeks....

so i can't hide the fact that i know that michael johns has been eliminated. he was great. he was handsome. he was an amazing talented singer. he was an awesome performer. he was...handsome. he was really good looking. he was the total package. he could be an actor. that's how handsome he is. he could also just come to my apartment and wake me up with a song. I ADORE YOU, ALEX. alex doesn't read this. although sometimes he googles me so maybe he does. i'm just projecting what i feel about alex onto this michael johns. it's a metaphor. anyhoo, here i go....

wait, before i start, i just got back from seeing mary j. blige and jay-z at the hollywood bowl. it was amazing. just amazing. now mother and joanna will find this hilarious. although, i'm not sure if joanna knows this about me BUT the encore involved a very elaborate and beautiful and TERRIFYING fireworks show. it started without noise and i commented to my friend that i was afraid of fireworks but this wasn't so bad because i couldn't hear them. at the moment, the real fireworks started and i could hear them and i had to look away like a baby. i didn't cry though so i have matured a tad.

ahem. back to american idol.

mind you, i have no idea who was voted off tonight. i just got home. i had to watch it. so for a quick recap of last week. i don't think i liked any of it. i thought jason was adorable. i thought david cook looked ridiculous and he picked a stupid song that i hated. i thought it wasn't michael johns best performance so it was the only consolation of his ousting. i liked syesha...i think. i can't remember what carly did. i'm sure it was technically sound but terribly meh. oh, david a was fantastic. i do remember that. he sang some songs about angels. i can't remember who actually sings it for reals but it is a pretty song and he was amazing. i never listen to kristy lee cook . so i have no idea what she did but i'm sure it was mediocre. and brooke sings like a nanny singing to her kids before they fall asleep. she needs to stop smiling. maybe she should start using heroin or something. she get a little hardened.

so on to this week.... I LOVED DAVID COOK. that was amazing. all these other weeks he was doing arrangements of songs that other people could take credit for. chris cornell, some other guy, whatever. this was something totally new and totally amazing. so he's aces in my book. i loved it. i thought jason was okay. it just didn't work for me. same thing with brooke. she had moments where i thought i could like it but all in all she just doesn't take it to the next level where you're really connecting and feeling it. carly smithson is a weirdo. kristy lee cook...fast forward. i liked the second half of syesha. i really like syesha by the way. i think she is great. she's kind of under the radar but i think she has a good thing going. and i can't remember david a's performance but i believe i thought it was as good as he always is.

so now i'm going to go see who got voted off...

it better not be david cook or david archuleta. anybody else can go in my opinion.

4/15 - Final 7

My heart’s just not in it tonight because of last week's voting fiasco, but the trooper that I am will carry me through. Mariah Carey? Not even in my top 50 singers.

David A. – Baby, baby. It’s so hard for me to know if a song is good when I have no memory of the original. I am less thrilled with his singing only because it is all sounding the same each week. Good, but the same.

Carly – She looks like a girlie-girl tonight. Clothes do make an impression. Didn’t Cher sing this song? Don’t care for her take on it. Sounds forced and no real connection or interaction with the audience. Won’t be surprised if she goes.

Syesha – Probably safe for the week. Had some good moments but again don’t know the song. Won’t miss her when she’s gone.

Brooke – I think she’s in trouble because she lacks confidence. She seemed like she wanted to quit halfway through.

Kristy – The Kountry Kween hit it big tonight. Reluctantly my favorite so far tonight.

David Cook – W.O.W. Another song I’d like to hear as a duet with the original artist. What a smile. I will never watch this show again if he is voted out before the final 3.

Jason – I think he’s made the most progress in the show. This song was very touching and tender. I really liked it, but I’m sure it was a womanly emotion thing.

So, goodbye to one of the girls.

4/10 - The Stinking Results Show

So am I the Lone Rangerette in keeping up with this blog? Even if the judges had input into voting off, I think Michael Johns would have left. Maybe not before a few more of the girls, but clearly there was a backlash of sorts. It probably was because he was an Aussie and should have entered a contest over there or his somewhat advanced age.

Anyway....I'm hoping for some good performance nights and I'll try not to get too attached to my remaining favorites: The Cherub, The Space Cadet and The Alien Rocker

4/8/8 Final 8 - Inspirational Night

Michael – They are starting the show with the top talent. Good choice of song for him as it sounds like it was written for him. Great job but I’d sure like to hear more from them each week as more are eliminated. WRONG RANDY!

Paula may be popping out any second……Hope she doesn’t breathe too deeply.

Syesha – I think she picked a good song as it shows her power. She kinda faultered in the middle but did OK. Should keep her around another week.

Jason - This is the perfect song for this dreamer. Tiny Tim anyone? I adore this style of singing and wish he’d sing every song like this. Not American Idol “get the votes” material but good enough for me.

Kristy – Just can’t get past the country-ishness to her. Glad she fired her wardrobe manager. Bad enough we had Kelly Pickler. OK but still wouldn’t mind seeing her go.

David C. – What a guy. He sounds like a star already. Safe!

Carly – She looks fantastic tonight. Wonder Woman. Isn’t connecting with the audience and will be called for that. Oh…..off key. May be in trouble with her singing.

David A. – He needs the right song and reign in his nerves. He is inspirational and will sail through this week.

Brooke – A Carole King song is a great choice for her. She needs a good week. The dress looks like something out of the 60’s Laugh In Show. (She reminds me of a young Patty Anderson each time I see her.) As much as I like this song I don’t think it’s the right song for tonight or done well enough.

4/1 Idol: Dolly Parton

okay, I am writing this from work trying to recollect what I remember from the show last night when I watched it at midnight after a show.

Brooke: She's weird. Weirder than Carly Smithson . If she had 10% of the emotional connection to her music that David Archuleta does, she wouldn't look like such a smiley cult weirdo when she sings. She can go. This ain't gonna get better.

David: I love his haircut. He looks really really good. And this song was great. I'm pulling for him to be in until the end.

Ramiele: Meh.

Jason: I liked it a lot. He's not going to win the contest but he can definitely put out an album. He can be like the Jack Johnson for the tween set.

Carly: Weirdo. I'm bored of her.

David: Amazing. I love him. He is so great at emotionally connecting with his song. He's going to be in the top two for sure.

Kristy: Fast forward.

Syesha: Never ever sing a Whitney song. Never. Not good enough. Even after her stellar performance last week, after this week...she can go.

Michael: I love him. If Alex were to stumble across this, know that I don't love him love him, I just American Idol love him and that is a harmless love. Anyhow, he looked great. He sounded great. I don't think he's going to win but he should be a rock star.

That's all. My top favorites are David, David and Michael.

I hope Kristy or Ramiele go tonight.

April Fool's Day Idol- Final Nine

Brooke’s look is anti-Dolly. She’s got the perfect voice for “Jolene” and she’s doing a fantastic job. This will be a great night for her to build up some votes!

David Cook is gradually showing us his high forehead. It’s not so bad. Love the tone of his voice but I’m sure Simon’ll say it was too safe and emotionless. I liked it…..alot.

Ramiele – I think she gets worse every week. Each week I hope she gets voted out and maybe this will do it. Bye-bye.

(Dolly looks soooo over-transformed. It’s like an impersonator has stepped in but they’re using a voice-over.)

Jason – I don’t think I’d like to touch his hair. Matted hair is just yucky to me. As pretty as he is….this was just okay for me.

Carly – I’m glad that she didn’t sing this country style. She really belted it out and I hope it keeps here around for another week.

Young David – Such a cherub and sings with such a pure voice. Great, great, great. He looks like he wants to enjoy the compliments and cheering but is so embarrassed.

Kristy will shine doing country tonight. I want them to fire whoever’s dressing these kids. The dress is horrendous! Tonight’s when she should be in jeans or square dance outfit. What’s with barefoot? That helps? She’ll stay.

Syesha – Big song so she better hit all the notes. I think she did okay but not the best choice. What? No shoes? The song doesn’t do well in the short time they get to sing. Might be in trouble tonight.

(By the way, I’d be voting for Jason on Dancing with the Stars if my imaginary phone really rang through to the show. He’s so amazing for a big guy. Mario had a loaded schedule last week and didn’t get time to polish his routine.)

Michael – I’d love to hear Dolly do a duet with him. I want to hear more…..He’s a total package and will sail through tonight.