American Idol, season 10

[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.

[somerfrost]

Top 9 performed tonight, I thought last week was tough but this week almost impossible, all 9 were excellent and I suspect America could go in any direction:
9. Paul...Good job with Johnny Cash song but I still don't get his voice.
8. Stephano...Percy Sledge song, sung well but forgettable.
7. Casey...CCR with standup bass, unique but not great.
6. Lauren...Aretha Franklin song, good but lacked the soul.
5. Jacob...Michael Jackson song, best he's been in weeks imo.
4. Scotty...Elvis, showed another dimension, girls rushed stage after his performance.
3. Pia...Tina Turner, absolutely perfect voice wise but lacked Tina's command of stage.
2. James...George Harrison, showed mellow side, liked his connection to the song.
1. Haley...Janis Joplin, ok, I'm partial to anyone who can do Janis, loved her version and her voice does remind one of Janis.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Top 9 performed tonight, I thought last week was tough but this week almost impossible, all 9 were excellent and I suspect America could go in any direction:
9. Paul...Good job with Johnny Cash song but I still don't get his voice.
8. Stephano...Percy Sledge song, sung well but forgettable.
7. Casey...CCR with standup bass, unique but not great.
6. Lauren...Aretha Franklin song, good but lacked the soul.
5. Jacob...Michael Jackson song, best he's been in weeks imo.
4. Scotty...Elvis, showed another dimension, girls rushed stage after his performance.
3. Pia...Tina Turner, absolutely perfect voice wise but lacked Tina's command of stage.
2. James...George Harrison, showed mellow side, liked his connection to the song.
1. Haley...Janis Joplin, ok, I'm partial to anyone who can do Janis, loved her version and her voice does remind one of Janis.

Well...I'm beginning to believe that only 13 year old girls are voting this year. Bottom three were Stephano (got that one right), Jacob (a bit of a surprise but not a guy who appeals to teenyboppers) and Pia (certainly one of the favorites)....in a complete shock, and invoking anger from all three judges, Pia was sent home. That means that since the field was reduced to 13, 5 have been sent home...all girls! Yet marginal performers such as Stephano, Paul and Casey move on. This was a tough week as everybody performed well but hard to understand the results.

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Well...I'm beginning to believe that only 13 year old girls are voting this year. Bottom three were Stephano (got that one right), Jacob (a bit of a surprise but not a guy who appeals to teenyboppers) and Pia (certainly one of the favorites)....in a complete shock, and invoking anger from all three judges, Pia was sent home. That means that since the field was reduced to 13, 5 have been sent home...all girls! Yet marginal performers such as Stephano, Paul and Casey move on. This was a tough week as everybody performed well but hard to understand the results.

Best year for talent since it's been on...no marginal talent with 9 left means means good people go home early. Pia handled herself extremely well and will recover. There are a couple this year that will lose and still have solid careers. Scotty wins unless he tries to rap...

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by docicu3

Best year for talent since it's been on...no marginal talent with 9 left means means good people go home early. Pia handled herself extremely well and will recover. There are a couple this year that will lose and still have solid careers. Scotty wins unless he tries to rap...

Agree that Scotty is now a real contender, I still have hope for Haley as she has stepped up the last couple of weeks...like I said, she can do Janis and that says everything. James is a force with his range but rockers seldom win....

[somerfrost]

Week eight tonight and everybody brought their "A" game. After last week, it's almost impossible to determine who may leave tomorrow:
8. Paul....I still don't get him.
7. Jacob....something missing but can't deny he's got pipes.
6. Haley....so damn sexy but not her best week.
5. Lauren....powerful voice, a contender
4. Scotty....true to his country roots.
3. Stephano....his best week in the competition, will it save him?
2. James....heavy metal, rocks the stage.
1. Casey....found himself this week, unique performer who makes jazz cool.
I suspect the bottom three will be Stephano, Paul and Haley unless Jacob alienated folks last week, they have to send a guy home soon....