Re "American Idol"
SPOILER???
I thought last night's stellar performer was Elliot Yamin, followed closely by Chris Daughtry. I don't give a damn what Simon thinks about their song choices, Elliot's voice, range and incredible ability to sing words clearly and audibly regardless of where they fall on the clef...not to mention his emotional interpretations...are unbelievable. It's like he doesn't truly belong on this "amateur" show!
Chris was terrific, too, and he totally blew me away with that "now sound." It's because he, unlike most singers in the top 10 today, can "actually" sing! But he does not have the range or vocal quality of Elliot.
Ace was good, and I agree with MattH that Will was pretty darned terrific, too. Gedeon actually surprised me last night. I'm usually turned off by his egocentric comments (especially in light of some much better vocalists in the competition who are genuinely modest), but his singing was quite good.
I have had more than enough of Taylor Hicks, thank-you-very-much-now-let's-move-on. I agree that David disappointed, but I fear we may be stuck with him for a while because he has those looks and that smile that will have teenaged girls voting multiple times for him. Unless, of course, they don't dig his crooning, chum. And I'm so OVER his style. He has gotten worse each time I've heard him.
Sway and Bucky were okay. Kevin was okay. If we lost any of them, David or Taylor, I'd be fine with it.
I think the cream has risen to the top on both groups...and the rest are curdling away...for at least two more weeks, too, before they get down to six men and six women.
I'm not sure what others think, but I don't think giving opinions about American Idol performances is a spoiler. Saying who got voted off is a spoiler. Although i guess it's good to just keep the space, just in case.
I'm not as in love with the guys as I am with the girls.
But I think Chris has surprised me. I really really liked him last night.
I also think Ace is really good. He has the right look.
As for Elliot, he was really good last night and he has a nice sweet personality. But there is something about the way he looks that needs to go. I can't quite put my finger on it. His clothes are nice. Maybe it's his buzz haircut with his ears sticking out. Or maybe it's the funny bangs in the front of his hair. Or his teeth. But he just doesn't look like i think the winner needs to look. And i'm not sure if he can get the fan support.
I do not like Jose. I do not like Gideon (his comments always put me off as well). But he was decent last night.
I was not expecting to like little boy (kevin). But he was sweet and very likeable. And i enjoyed his performance.
I like Taylor hicks a lot, although last night was not so great.
I also normally enjoy bobby brady and crooner boy. Although neither really appealed to me last night.
Bucky sounds good mostly, but he seems so shy and doesn't have a personality that catches me.
I'm not sure who will go since there are always suprises. Although it won't be ace or chris. I suspect taylor has many fans too. I thinking jose and bucky are at risk. I"m hoping for the women it will be brenna and konnik (although it could be melissa or heather too).
