Well, it's another round of American Idol, and after being hesitant after losing Simon, well, I can't even begin to describe how good this new crop of vocalists are, and how entertaining tonight's proceedings were. Here are my many thoughts, and as always, I comment before I hear what the judges have to say, so as to not be tainted by their musings...
Clint Jun Gamboa – “Superstitious” – tempo seems too slow – and I have a feeling this landed more live than it does on TV. He’s got a great voice, but his personality is a little geeky.
Jovanny Barreto – “I’ll be Your Crying Shoulder” - Sleepy… a good vocal, but that song did nothing for me.
Jordan Dorsey – “OMG” – It was like watching Kobe Bryant in a Celtics uniform. Just doesn’t make sense. He needs to wear the right uniform.
Tim Halperin – “Come On Over” – a little pitchy… it’s probably a cool pick, but it didn’t wow – started looking at my dog.
Brett Loewenstern – “Light My Fire” – If people stayed interested through his whole song, then the risk paid off – but the build took a long time to grow.
James Durbin – “You Got Another Thing Comin” – Gotta be a first for Idol to have Judas Priest. His upper range is so effortless. Must have been what it was like to hear Bon Jovi in the “Runaway” days.
Robbie Rosen – “Angels” – He was much better in Aladdin. Actually, he’s good. He opens up a whole new world, I feel like I’m on a magic carpet ride when he sings… He only has three wishes so he’d better make them last…
Clint Jun Gamboa – “Superstitious” – tempo seems too slow – and I have a feeling this landed more live than it does on TV. He’s got a great voice, but his personality is a little geeky.
Jovanny Barreto – “I’ll be Your Crying Shoulder” - Sleepy… a good vocal, but that song did nothing for me.
Jordan Dorsey – “OMG” – It was like watching Kobe Bryant in a Celtics uniform. Just doesn’t make sense. He needs to wear the right uniform.
Tim Halperin – “Come On Over” – a little pitchy… it’s probably a cool pick, but it didn’t wow – started looking at my dog.
Brett Loewenstern – “Light My Fire” – If people stayed interested through his whole song, then the risk paid off – but the build took a long time to grow.
James Durbin – “You Got Another Thing Comin” – Gotta be a first for Idol to have Judas Priest. His upper range is so effortless. Must have been what it was like to hear Bon Jovi in the “Runaway” days.
Robbie Rosen – “Angels” – He was much better in Aladdin. Actually, he’s good. He opens up a whole new world, I feel like I’m on a magic carpet ride when he sings… He only has three wishes so he’d better make them last…
Scottie McCreery – “Letters from Home” – Karaoke is the main place where I actually hear people who like country music sing country music, so this one is hard. But seriously – he sounds like his own recording – like I wanna know if he’s lip synching, it’s so crisp and natural. I think it would be awesome if he won the whole durn thang.
Stefano Langone – “Just The Way You Are” – Of the macho slick dudes in the top 24, he’s the most genuine. A little pitchy with the last belting notes, but still, very endearing.
Paul McDonald – “Maggie May” – He looks like what would happen if Mick Jagger had to live inside of Maurice Gibb’s skin. Very funky – definitely fit within his style, so he’s got another week – will need to get more emotionally connected to the material if he’s gonna last.
Stefano Langone – “Just The Way You Are” – Of the macho slick dudes in the top 24, he’s the most genuine. A little pitchy with the last belting notes, but still, very endearing.
Paul McDonald – “Maggie May” – He looks like what would happen if Mick Jagger had to live inside of Maurice Gibb’s skin. Very funky – definitely fit within his style, so he’s got another week – will need to get more emotionally connected to the material if he’s gonna last.
Jacob Lusk – “A House is Not a Home” – Take on Luther Vandross now on the first week – awesome. He’s fantastic and interesting – He is beyond amazing. And he’s lost weight since the filmed portions of the show. Sign him. Now.
Casey Abrams – “I put a spell on you” – Seth Rogen stars in the biopic of Tom Waits. He was hot – probably the only one who could actually follow Jacob. Also lost weight.
Casey Abrams – “I put a spell on you” – Seth Rogen stars in the biopic of Tom Waits. He was hot – probably the only one who could actually follow Jacob. Also lost weight.
Random notes:
The camera angle on the judges seems really odd. And even weirder when Ryan is behind them.
Steven Tyler: Holy Shipyards – he’s been waiting for that one.
Is there even one Smith or Johnson in this competition? Seriously typing these names is sending me into fits.
Isn’t it interesting that the entrance of a kinder/gentler judging panel has coincided with a level of confidence and brilliance that defies understanding? But don’t just credit the judges – Nigel has a LOT to do with that.
AI is back.
The camera angle on the judges seems really odd. And even weirder when Ryan is behind them.
Steven Tyler: Holy Shipyards – he’s been waiting for that one.
Is there even one Smith or Johnson in this competition? Seriously typing these names is sending me into fits.
Isn’t it interesting that the entrance of a kinder/gentler judging panel has coincided with a level of confidence and brilliance that defies understanding? But don’t just credit the judges – Nigel has a LOT to do with that.
AI is back.
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