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"AI9 Top 10 Performance Show ECST"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 07:09 PM
Please keep all text only graphics free (other than emoticon) discussion of tonight's show on this thread until after Midnight when the West Coast has seen the final pimped performance.

For those who decide to contemplate the death of the idols rather than their own. Raptor Jesus made a Photochop that might be of interest. It is about halfway down the page.

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"Took long enough."
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 07:58 PM
And thus perished Philforatu. Now if we can just get Andrew near the edge of the stage...
"Intro backstage"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:01 PM
and it just gets weirder and weirder

This is American Idol.

"Singer's viewpoint."
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 08:02 PM
Huh. That is a lot of light in the eyes...
"RE: Singer's viewpoint."
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 08:04 PM
Red, yellow, green, blue.
"RE: Intro backstage"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:04 PM
Judges walk across the stage.

Ryan comes down the stairs of doom.

Shout out the person you love the most.

Clap for the judges.

Bring out the top 10.

Intro the Mentor: Usher.

"RE: Intro backstage"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 08:06 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10 AT 08:06 PM (EST)

Intro the Mentor: Usher.

"... continue to act to that story."

"Ryan's own short joke."
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 08:18 PM
'We'll!' *jump* 'Roll!' *jump* 'The!' *jump* 'Clip!'
"Ryan talks to Usher"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:06 PM
With Sunglasses on. Both of them.
"RE: Ryan talks to Usher"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 08:07 PM
It's about the shade.
"Siobhan Magnus"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:10 PM
She's Wicked Nervous to sing for Usher.

Through The Fire--Chaka Khan

"RE: Siobhan Magnus"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:14 PM
Back up singers on stage.

Ryan called them Missy Elliot Boots.

She'll sound good for a moment then not, goes in and out of that. Really not her best performance.

Randy. Big song, big voice, pitch-wise all over the place. Love the courageousness, not your best performance. Kinda rough.

Ellen. I could see you looking at us when you went off a bit. To start of the evening with you is like desert before the meal.

Kara. Got nervous, screaming worked. Lower register wasn't strong enough. Have delivered every week, so entitled to an off night. A great singer.

Simon. Sounded like to me you had run a marathon and singing while you were out of breath. All over the place. Why would you boo when I said the right thing. Look all over the place. I'm just being honest. If this was the first time I ever saw you and you are kidding yourself if you think it was good. It wasn't and I'm getting tired of the screaming at the end.

"RE: Siobhan Magnus"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:16 PM
Ryan asked about her choosing the song. Simon says it is manslaughter of the song.

She wanted to take a risk.

Ellen thought it was a great song, but once she went off she went wrong. The screaming was like gilding the lily.

Kara. I think you were scared and weren't concentrating in the moment. Can't forget she has delivered every other week.

Randy. We love you. You could have sung that great.

Will this ever end...

"RE: Siobhan Magnus"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 08:26 PM
Gah. Are we getting two rounds of judges comments per contestant tonight? Yeeesh.

And then the clip of Siobhan behind the scenes? A new pimpage tool...only this one was unkind.

"RE: Siobhan Magnus"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 08:14 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10 AT 08:15 PM (EST)

I'm not even waiting for the judges' comments here.

She cuts through and joins in with the background vocals and band. I'm familiar with the original and she made a good attempt to make it original of her own in just a week. Usher was totally right about her.

"Mega-depimping."
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 08:20 PM
Even on her bad nights, she's still ahead of half the field -- but while I could pick up on a little bit of slip across the verses, it didn't feel like she fell off anywhere near as much as the judges perceived. In fact, by the time her criticism hit the one-hour mark, it felt more like we were being set up for tomorrow's Shocking Elimination.

The screaming was, however, at least semi-uncalled for.

"RE: Mega-depimping."
Posted by Sues on 03-30-10 at 08:39 PM
I agree with Simon on the screaming....I totally disagree with Kara on her lower registers, I think her voice is lush..
"RE: Siobhan Magnus"
Posted by mathiascruz on 03-30-10 at 11:42 PM
thought the voice was very sweet. she was all over the place but this was the first time i realized she really has/d a good voice.i have no doubt she will end up in the final 3.
"Casey James"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:22 PM
What is with the extra time on Siobhan going backstage...if they take this much time with everyone...

Forgot the lyrics for Usher but still jammed it out on the electric guitar.

Hold On I’m Coming--Sam and Dave

"RE: Casey James"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 08:26 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10 AT 09:14 PM (EST)

OH.EM.JEE.

But I agree with Kara and Ellen that he has more. I know. . .I've seen it

"RE: Casey James"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 08:27 PM
Just seen it? Hah.
"RE: Casey James"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 08:48 PM
I'm being coy, you silly-head
"RE: Casey James"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 08:50 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10 AT 09:29 PM (EST)

Coyness, me dear lassie, begets the boy.

changed a few d's for s's, and one c for a b, aye.

"RE: Casey James"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 08:27 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10 AT 08:27 PM (EST)

Again before the judges... nice week's work for a Chicago-ish band sound and vocal (and they didn't even cover the song). He's no Terry Kath, nor are his vocals great. He's a band man, not the soloist. Good follow up to Siobhan to energize the night.

"RE: Casey James"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 08:46 PM
*gasp* Say it isn't so.

No, really, if I'm being honest I'd have to agree. I'm a Siobhan fan

"RE: Casey James"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 08:53 PM
I'm a Siobhan fan

I've been since the beginning, and already know she hasn't reached her climax.

"It had to be said. "
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:03 PM
Dude. Dude. Dood.
"RE: It had to be said. "
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:31 PM
Pardon, me, ma'am. You've already said this to me in the past once before.

Not that it changes anything.

"RE: It had to be said. "
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:34 PM
Apparently it didn't sink in the first time.

And it's still traditional.

"RE: It had to be said. "
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:54 PM
There's the depths of the sink and the highs of the climax. Umm, umm.

We know where her voice is.

"RE: Casey James"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 09:08 PM
I'm reading the thread backwards. This...tied for best comment of the night! You all are on fire tonight. Is it the R and B theme?
"RE: Casey James"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:43 PM

"RE: Casey James"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:27 PM
Back up singers on the other side of the stage. Horn section on stage. Playing the electric guitar.

This is really the first time I've really liked his voice on a song.

Randy. Yo listen. Make this short and sweet. Stayed in your element. Loved the song. Showed a lot of range. Perfect choice for you.

Ellen. You are consistent you are always good. Great voice, good tone. Loved your vocals. Felt a little generic. It is true. You sang it great, but it is a safe zone.

Kara. What you are picking up on is you only use this much of your range. These limited songs do not show us how much more you can do. Just sing and show me everything you got.

Simon Wanted to be honest with you. Last week I was in disagreement. This week it was your strongest week. I liked the fact you didn't do what you did before, a sound alike. R&B song showed a different side of you. Sounded authentic. Impressed with you.

"RE: Casey James"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 08:38 PM
1) did you catch Ellen's expression before Randy started giving comments? She's been sucking lemons again, the same look before she comments on Tim most weeks, hug for Tim aside.

2) Wow, hadn't really noticed the difference in Ryan standing next to Casey but tonight, really got it!

3) Simon gets Casey this week. No one mentioned how entertaining Casey was, how he smiled and sold the song...he enjoyed himself so we enjoyed it. At least I did. And possibly MC, too. ;) So much to work with tonight, MC!

"RE: Casey James"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 08:55 PM
In short, the judges' table doesn't quite capture it all, even the song.
"Hold on --"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 08:30 PM
-- the show's agenda is coming... It's as if they've decided that despite the female eliminations we've had so far, they really need to get a male a little farther along. And he's such a generic singer: any band, any time, but no label attached or someone's gonna sue.

Meanwhile, over on DWTS, the stupidity of the American voting public has once again reared its exceptionally ugly head. I'm not feeling very good about tomorrow -- these things run in streaks.

"RE: Hold on --"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 08:50 PM
Oh God! Is the baby-machine still there?
"RE: Hold on --"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:05 PM
*sigh* 'fraid so. And the wrong celebrity definitely went home, and the companion in the B2 was an equally wrong public choice.

If the tremors travel two networks over, we're in trouble.

"RE: Casey James"
Posted by mathiascruz on 03-30-10 at 11:43 PM
my first time to see him look this sexy. and he had a terrific performance.
"RE: Casey James"
Posted by Glow on 03-31-10 at 10:15 AM
heh.

I've always said he looks better with his hair pulled back and he needs go get bluesy. He pleased me last night.

"Usher on audience connection."
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 08:35 PM
"Look at me. Now look at your contestants. Back to me. I have money!"
"RE: Usher on audience connection."
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:39 PM
and now he gets to judge as well!
"RE: Usher on audience connection."
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 08:50 PM
I'm on a horse . . .
"RE: Usher on audience connection."
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 09:06 PM
This. Comment of the night!
"RE: Usher on audience connection."
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:39 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10 AT 09:46 PM (EST)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl6NfQyNLto

"Michael Lynche"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:36 PM

Ready for Love--India.Arie
"RE: Michael Lynche"
Posted by Sues on 03-30-10 at 08:38 PM
Not always loving him...but tonight I do...that was amazingly beautiful..
"RE: Michael Lynche"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 08:38 PM
Cool acoustic ballad, unlike what I expected. This guy is good.
"RE: Michael Lynche"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:38 PM
Sitting on a stool playing guitar behind the judges. Ws pretty nice.

Randy. Sensitive song. You are in the zone. Loving every performance. Look it wasn't as exciting but good to show your sensitive side.

Ellen. I don't like when people sing behind my back. That was beautiful.

Kara. I hate to admit I never heard that song. Did an incredible job with it. Mastered the intention of it. Tasteful and lovely.

Simon. This is probably the first time since the live shows where I can take you seriously as an artist. It is a little bit gloomy, and not one of my favorite songs you demonstrated the difference between original and having a moment and being a silly karaoke singer.

"RE: Michael Lynche"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 08:44 PM
Mentor pimpage--Ryan asking Usher what he thought, Usher: you were incredible. Ah, so many tools in the Idol pimpage tool kit. Just calling it out. Good for Mike, though.
"RE: Michael Lynche"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 08:41 PM
I prefer it when he's higher-energy, so for me, this performance was a slight drop from prior weeks. But it still let him showcase his skills -- and he's got more range than most of the males. *cough* Casey *cough* He should survive this week. Except for America being stupid.

"RE: Michael Lynche"
Posted by mathiascruz on 03-30-10 at 11:46 PM
he is probably the most consistent singer in the competion. he can sing anything under the sun.
he is a muscle man. but what happened to his behind. looked flat. was it the jeans he was wearing?
"Didi Benami"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:45 PM
Ryan fears the Mike hugs.

Struck a nerve with her. And Didi Breaks down in front of Usher. Gave me something genuine after the end. You have to make that connection.

What Becomes of a Brokenhearted--Jimmy Ruffin

"RE: Didi Benami"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 08:47 PM
A singer in a singing competition. 'Nuf said.
"RE: Didi Benami"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:50 PM
Standing center stage with bright spot on her.

I like Angry Didi better than sad Didi. Sang it OK, but something was missing for me.

Randy. I loved this song, but it flatlined for me. Just keeping it real. It wasn't great. I was waiting for any kind of moment and it never quite caught.

Ellen. Boo myself. It was dramatic and I love your voice, that was way dramatic and not your best performance.

Kara. Overdone girl. When you first came to us with the singer songwriter thing. You've lost your way. I don't know who you are. It leaves me puzzled.

Simon. Cue lots of boos. It was like swimming in jelly. It was so over the top and old fashioned and off melody. That is an incredible song with a great climax. You lost your way. You are no longer contemporary. Listen to one of those dancing shows with someone murdering a song it was like that.

"About Simon's comment..."
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 08:56 PM
Y'think this means war?
"RE: About Simon's comment..."
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:57 PM
One can only hope.
"RE: About Simon's comment..."
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:03 PM
*perk* Think we can get a militia vote into this?
"RE: Didi Benami"
Posted by mathiascruz on 03-30-10 at 11:52 PM
i don't think it was that bad.
i feel sorry for her. the judges didn't have to be that mean. overdramatic? i didn't find the criticism helpful at all.

"For the record:"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 08:51 PM
That was arguably the most insulting thing Simon's ever said.

Accurate. But still insulting.

"RE: For the record:"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 08:53 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10 AT 08:53 PM (EST)

Agreed. Self-indulgent and OTT

ETA - And she has one of the biggest mouths I've ever seen!

"RE: For the record:"
Posted by mathiascruz on 03-30-10 at 11:53 PM
she is very pretty though. Probably the prettiest ever on American Idol along with Katharine Mcphee.
"RE: For the record:"
Posted by mindy23 on 03-31-10 at 09:35 AM
>LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10
>AT 08:53 PM (EST)
>
>Agreed. Self-indulgent and OTT
>
>ETA - And she has one
>of the biggest mouths I've
>ever seen!
AND, for the record, besides the cawing girl last year (Megan Joy?), she is one of the WORST singers EVER on AI! IMHO, anyway. Sad, but true. She murdered that song in a way that left me almost broken! That is one of my favorite all-time songs (has a very special meaning to me, too), and I don't know WHAT THE HECK she was thinking, or WHO THE HECK is mentoring her, but man, did she EVER blow it!! Very very bad...

"Tim Urban"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 08:58 PM
Didi gets the going back to the green room treatment.

Tim gets the Coke Stool Interview about the Teflon Tim.

Usher askes if Tim has ever been in love and to sing to him like that. Usher walks away to let him sing to the imaginary woman. Gotta hold onto that moment.

Sweet Love--Anita Baker

"RE: Tim Urban"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:00 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10 AT 09:01 PM (EST)

Not even finished with the song...

Aw, man, there goes for VFTW votes.

Dang acronyms.

"RE: Tim Urban"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 09:01 PM
I can't say I'm a fan of the green room shots. *looks closer* I think I just saw Fonzie on a motorcycle flying over the theatre.

Tim sounded like he might make it work, but he really lost it near the end. Why do thses kids sound 75 years old?

HAHA Randy - singing waiter.

"RE: Tim Urban"
Posted by mathiascruz on 03-31-10 at 00:04 AM
what a sexy boy. voice was good but not good enough to be in the top 10.
but i would like for him to stay on. i think the show would be boring without him.
"RE: Tim Urban"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:03 PM
Sits on the Stairs of Doom.

Starts a bit weak but gets bigger with the chorus. Slowly walks across the stage.

I liked it. Prepares for carnage

Randy. Pluses and Minuses. Singing Waiter thing. Felt so pedestrian. Not searching for the best we can find. It was in tune, layed flat. no swag. No vibrato on the love. you can put a little grease on it. Fell flat.

Ellen. I heard there is a drinking game so I am going to call you adorable. Why did you chose that song. Tough song to sing. Walking like sneaking into a bedroom. Don't try to be so sneaky, we can see you. Oh boy why did you take that on.

Kara. Broadway at times. Vegas at time. took the soul out of the song. Made yourself so uncommercial. I don't understand why you keep doing this.

Simon. He is laughing because it doesn't matter what we say. Inappropriate song. Mouse fighting with an elephant. you will smile the audience will vote and you will be here next week so well done.

"Simon goes for the reverse jinx."
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:09 PM
Fight the power! Fight it!

Kara said something about a singer's commercial potential! Kill one pint!

"RE: Tim Urban"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:06 PM
I could say something like 'I had a hard time judging that what with laughing all the way through it', but then I realized the laughter is the judgment...
"Andrew Garcia"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:10 PM
Tim says they were nicer than he thought the judges were going to be. Ryan and Randy have a yo-off.

Starts out nervous. Usher takes his shades off for Andrew. Usher wants him to connect not go all inside.

Simon really is trying to get as far away from Ryan as possible.

Forever--Chris Brown

"RE: Andrew Garcia"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 09:13 PM
Given the blacklisting of Chris Brown, don't you think that this might be his death nell?

Brown can't even get a club to host his birthday party. The guy is toxic. I can see that transferring over to innocent, little Andrew.

He's finished. Doesn't matter how pretty he sang the song.

"RE: Andrew Garcia"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:15 PM
Bass player on the stage. Box drum guy on the stage and a string section in the sway bot area.

Singing this better than he has sung anything in a long time.

Randy. Here is what I love. Andrew is back. Lvoe the outfit. Mad dope. Dope to take Chris Brown and turn it into your own.

Ellen. Finally just on it's own a strong performance. Love when you smile. Poster in my dentist's office.

Kara. nothing makes me happier than to say that is a huge leap in the right direction.

Simon. Miles better than what we have heard from you for week. The only problem I have with you is you come over as boring. Compare Andrew to the guy before, trying to be constructive. Ryan get back. I know nothing about you as a person, and personality is important.

"RE: Andrew Garcia"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:15 PM
that song took
forever
forever
forever

And for some reason, I have an urge to go get a piece of gum.

Shirt! Shirt! Take it away!

"Ryan calls over Mom Garcia"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:16 PM
And darn, she doesn't murder Simon live.

Because that, would have been ground breaking television.

"Briar Rose...calling Briar Rose...."
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 09:11 PM
Wedding singer on stage now...you called it.

But I gotta say, an improvement over what he's been doing lately.

"RE: Briar Rose...calling Briar Rose...."
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:12 PM
In short... the Subway singer.

Five dollah in the hat.

"Ryan"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 09:16 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10 AT 09:17 PM (EST)

What up with Simon and Ryan?

Simon saying things like "Ryan back" "Ryan, off the stage"

Me thinks this is drama for those who have lost interest in the young talent, thus proving that Fonzie has landed.

"RE: Ryan"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 09:19 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10 AT 09:20 PM (EST)

I think it's about stretching the two hour show to make ten singers that could have been easily handled in one and one half hours seem entertaining in two hours...but there's more and higher priced ad time being sold with a two hour AI so we get back stage crap and Ryan involving Andrew's mom with Simon --ah, family pimpage, this week's pimp report is writing itself!

"RE: Ryan"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:19 PM
LAST EDITED ON 03-30-10 AT 09:22 PM (EST)

It's a tactic to make us keep lose track of the count...

Who's left again? Crsytal and... ummm...

"RE: Ryan"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:19 PM
"RE: Ryan"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:22 PM
...I don't know what that is, but I think it needs a shave.
"RE: Ryan"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:28 PM
Kinda looks like Jaws to me and that's a closer shave than anyone might wish for.

Munch, munch.

"RE: Ryan"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:30 PM
http://www.chatsmileysemoticons.com/facebook-shark-emoticon/
"Seriously?"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:32 PM
Wow. Size matters.
"RE: AI9 Top 10 Performance Show ECST"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 09:21 PM
The mamma reminded everyone of Baby Andy's roots.
"Katie Stevens"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:22 PM
Ryan still pimping Mama Garcia.

Connect to one person in the audience. Usher says she needs to personalize her performance.

Chain of Fools--Aretha Franklin

"RE: Katie Stevens"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 09:24 PM
Um, hey Katie, you've been hanging around craft service too much. Cut back on the cheesies, m'kay?
"RE: Katie Stevens"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 10:51 PM
I call stress eater for Katie. (takes one to know one ).
"RE: Katie Stevens"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:24 PM
Ta-da-dat-dat-dat-dah. But nuthin' like the Lady.

Nuh, uh, tho' passable.

"RE: Katie Stevens"
Posted by mathiascruz on 03-31-10 at 00:26 AM
more like barely passable. boring. nothing worth remembering.
"RE: Katie Stevens"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:26 PM
Her father can start working on the stress drinks now. That was an improvement over prior weeks, but it may not be enough to take her out of the B3.

And even with that improvement, given what she was assigned to wear tonight, I really want to say she was hosed...

"RE: Katie Stevens"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 09:29 PM
I really want to say she was hosed...

Yup, right up the backside and into the shorts.

"RE: Katie Stevens"
Posted by Sues on 03-30-10 at 09:33 PM
I love the tone of her voice, it's the control she needs to work on...but she's sooooooo young which gives me hope...
"RE: Katie Stevens"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:27 PM
Back up singers on the stage. Drowning out Katie some of the time.

Horns on the other side of the stage. What is with the shorts and the black patent pleather leggings?

not sure I liked that but not sure why.

Randy. I know you are mad young. Disconnected vocally. Best vocals of the night. Showed you have the pipes. Embrace that. Moments small moments need to make it one big moment.

Ellen. Snooki Poof. Vocals Great. Great Voice. Wish it were a little more current. Sound mature, but want it younger.

Kara. Where you belong. R&B Pop. Gotta make it young and commercial.

Simon. For Randy to compare you to Christian is crazy. Randy...Kara....She is pretty good. Very robotic. Came over as cold. You are a young girl, gotta make it fun. A little bit, I don't know. Star Search. Kara interrupts. The advice Kara gave you wrong. You are not this kind of artist. I'm being biased, but I would take my advice.

"RE: Katie Stevens"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:30 PM
Judge fight! Judge fight!

And Simon missed the memo: no promoting Star Search 'cause Paula was never actually going to do it, just like she never actually said anything she was ever quoted from. You'd think he'd be used to that pace, but...

"RE: AI9 Top 10 Performance Show ECST"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 09:33 PM
Soooooo...Lee is next and then all we have left are Crystal and Aaron, right, with 30 min left in the show.

So that means the last 4 to perform tonight are:

Katie, Lee, Crystal, and Aaron. I'll cover the data in the pimpage thread, but AI has a track record of loading then last 4 spots of the top ten with those they want in the top 4. And at least 2 will get there.

Lee must be ready to show some growth. Sure hope so.

"Lee Dewyze"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:35 PM
More backstage nonsense.

Lee on the coke of doom stools. He had walking pneumonia

Treat Her Like A Lady--Cornelius Brothers

"RE: Lee Dewyze"
Posted by Sues on 03-30-10 at 09:36 PM
this genre *should* be easy for him...
"RE: Lee Dewyze"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 09:38 PM
That's it! It finally hit me. He reminds me of Collin James.

But to comment on the walking pneumonia, are we going to start focusing on every sickness that travals through the Idol lives? It's getting as tired as the back stories.

"RE: Lee Dewyze"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 09:45 PM
I knew he'd been holding back.

Simon's sly reference to "something's happened" in regards to Lee's being reserved before this...and wouldntchaknow...the story about Lee's grandmother was circulating this week. Sorry, so cynical about the way AI manipulates stuff.

They've been waiting for the top ten to have Lee show his stuff and for Simon to say "this is the night that will change your life". Anyway, glad he rose to the occasion .... he sounded a little Springsteenesque at times. More, please, Lee.

"RE: Lee Dewyze"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:39 PM
This show will never end....

Playing the acoustic guitar. Too fake rocker growly on the on song for me. He is loosening up a tiny bit.

Randy. Yo. Yo. Lee. Check this out. This is great right here. Unbelievable. Best I heard you in weeks. The Bomb.

Ellen. Now the night has started. Best performance of the night.

Kara. Brought the song into you world could be on your album.

Simon. I always believed in you. Frustrations and difficult to make eye contact. Go home tonight and watch this show, this is the night your life may have changed forever.

"RE: Lee Dewyze"
Posted by Sues on 03-30-10 at 09:40 PM
I loved it, I really like his voice and once he grows into it...he should do quite well
"RE: Lee Dewyze"
Posted by mathiascruz on 03-31-10 at 00:36 AM
sexy boy. hot performance. what more can you ask for?
"In one word:"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:39 PM
Somnambulific!

"RE: In one word:"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 09:40 PM
Who are you trying to kid? That's four words.
"RE: In one word:"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:51 PM
And six syllables! Try singin' that in a single phrase.
"RE: In one word:"
Posted by Glow on 03-31-10 at 10:12 AM
I don't get it.
"RE: In one word:"
Posted by Estee on 03-31-10 at 05:14 PM
I felt like he sleepwalked through it.
"RE: In one word:"
Posted by Glow on 04-01-10 at 10:35 AM
Thank you. I was trying to sound it out in my head. heh.
"RE: Lee Dewyze"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:41 PM
Energetic, perhaps, but still second rate.
"RE: Lee Dewyze"
Posted by Glow on 03-30-10 at 10:09 PM
That was my favorite performance of the season. Loved it.
"RE: Lee Dewyze"
Posted by dragonflies on 03-31-10 at 10:47 AM
LAST EDITED ON 03-31-10 AT 10:49 AM (EST)

I felt that about 1/2 way through the song he finally got his groove. I could see a difference in his eyes, that he finally believed in himself and that he should be there. eta: It was after the first chorus.

Hope he can keep that going!

"Crystal Bowersox"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:45 PM
Ryan claims her surprise is stilettos.
Lee says he hope this night changes his life.
Ryan in the swaybots.
Usher told her to play the piano and that is what she was going to do.

Midnight Train to Georgia--Gladys Knight and the Pips

"RE: Crystal Bowersox"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:48 PM
Nice performance at the pimp spot after the strong start by the first three. Good cover, but not extraordinary.
"RE: Crystal Bowersox"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 09:54 PM
Nope, count again, Aaron still to go. He's getting pimped tonight. And I want to just shut the show off now. I am so turned off by his voice.
"RE: Crystal Bowersox"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 09:48 PM
I'm disappointed. I was waiting for the climax and it never came.

*shut up, cahaya*

I'm getting bored with her and she's starting to look ill again.

"RE: Crystal Bowersox"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:56 PM
*shut up, cahaya*

Yes, ma'am.

In total obedience (to...)

"RE: Crystal Bowersox"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:49 PM
Playing the piano, with back up singers at the side of the piano.

Starts out quiet. Gets loud with the chorus and gets up to sing standing. Oooooooo that high bit was a bit wonky.

Randy. Love the outfit, the stilettos. Working on a record with Gladys. Loved seeing you play the piano. Great performance.

Ellen. You are always great. Another side of you. Wonderful idea.

Kara. I'm so glad you took that risk. There is so many things about you that I love.

Simon. I think the choice of song was sensational. Vocals incredible in moments. Uncomfortable with the piano and the back up singers old fashioned. Do not let this suck the identity out of you. All I am going to say that it is rare that you know what you are doing. With your talent and your personality do what is comfortable for you.

"RE: Crystal Bowersox"
Posted by Sues on 03-30-10 at 09:50 PM
Pllleeaaase can we stop telling them to become someone else? This woman should NEVER wear heels, the dress could not be further from her style. Simon is dead on and Kara needs to stop trying to make mini-me's...

That said...I cannot wait for her CD

"RE: Crystal Bowersox"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 09:56 PM
Felt like there was some presto chango booth on the side of the stage where they turned Crystal into the classic AI contestant.

Please! Don't Barbie her, AI!

"RE: Crystal Bowersox"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 09:51 PM
'Another side of you, another side of you'. Fine -- but all of her sides sound pretty much the same. She has skill and a base talent, but there's less variety potential than I originally thought. And I originally thought she was a subway singer trying to work on a professional stage.

Good -- but limited.

"Aaron Kelly"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:55 PM
Ok, have the TV set up in case we go way over so I can watch off the feed and not the DVR as I got two things recording at 10.

Crystal gets a backstage statement.

Walking around with the judges and Ryan. Off to the clip.
Usher wants some theatrics on the I know I know segment.

Ain't no Sunshine--Bill Withers

"RE: Aaron Kelly"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 09:57 PM
Make it stop. Kris did this last year and that's the one I want to remember. This one's starting really shakey. Bleech.
"RE: Aaron Kelly"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 10:01 PM
Yeah, you're right in saying it's no comp. But then again, this season is no comp.
"RE: Aaron Kelly"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 10:09 PM
Hey, I know you like him but I don't get it. I can sit through most of the AI good and bad but for some reason I want to change the channel when he sings. I keep wondering why he's there. I didn't listen to last week's performance yet so maybe if I heard that I'd get it... a little. But I didn't care for David Archuletta most weeks, either. At least Aaron doesn't lisp or whatever it was that David A did.
"RE: Aaron Kelly"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 10:16 PM
or whatever it was that David A did.

He breathed.

A lot.

"RE: Aaron Kelly"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 10:25 PM
Not so much breathed, as gasped.
"RE: Aaron Kelly"
Posted by Estee on 03-31-10 at 04:27 AM
I still say that when the breathing stops, the other problems tend to resolve themselves.
"RE: Aaron Kelly"
Posted by Sues on 03-30-10 at 10:03 PM
Oh I remember that!!! You are 100% right!
"RE: Aaron Kelly"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 09:59 PM
Again, know the original by heart... and yeah, I grooved on Aaron's take on it. Not stellar by any means, but hey, I like this dude.
"RE: Aaron Kelly"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 10:07 PM
I like Aaron because he's everything I thought was wrong with Archie - I thought Archie's lips were too wet and weird, Aaron's are not. I thought Archie was too nasally, Aaron is not. I thought Archie's face was wierd, Aaron's is not.

I'm thinking Aaron is everything that I liked about Archie and has remedied everything that I didn't like about Archie.

Clear as mud?

"RE: Aaron Kelly"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 09:59 PM
Alone on the stage, but saw the band guy do the tinkly bits.

Seems a bit pitchy here in the middle to me. Off into the I knows. That's theatrics? *recalibrates theatrical meter*

More of the how thy make the tinkly noises.

Randy. Started rough. Worked itself out. Jsut alright.

Ellen, If I had that much confidence at 11. Really good job.

Kara. I liked it, I wasn't in love with it. Could have gone higher in register and energy.

Simon. Compare to the really good performances it was like a cup cake. I've heard that song sung brilliantly on this show. No chance you are leaving the competition.

"RE: Aaron Kelly"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 10:01 PM
He'll live through the week -- but his total life expectation is starting to come into question.

Way not to joke, Ellen. He might wind up obsessing about that 'eleven' line for a while. Like the next twenty years. In therapy.

"RE: AI9 Top 10 Performance Show ECST"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 10:02 PM
Well at least the made the judges talk for shorter near the end so we only went 2 minutes over.

Egad.

"RE: AI9 Top 10 Performance Show ECST"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 10:05 PM
Well, they double commented on Siobhan. If they hadn't done a repeat on her performance...they'd have been on time.

Aaron, what a pity pimp, that wasn't pimp spot worthy. Should have been Lee based on performance.

"Early Dial Idol Numbers"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 10:11 PM
Crystal 25
Lee 16
Didi 7.6
Casey 7.1
Aaron 5.0
Mike 4.4
Sioghan 4.3
Katie 4.2
Tim 3.4
Andrew Zero.
"RE: Early Dial Idol Numbers"
Posted by Estee on 03-30-10 at 10:17 PM
Andrew Zero.

Dare to dream.

"20 some minute in"
Posted by Snidget on 03-30-10 at 10:23 PM
Crystal 17
Lee 11
Casey 5.3
Mike 4.8
Didi 4.3
Siobhan 3.9
Aaron 3.8
Katie 3.6
Tim 2.8
Andrew--still at zero.
"RE: Early Dial Idol Numbers"
Posted by cahaya on 03-30-10 at 10:25 PM
Andrew, Tim, Katie? No surprise.

It looks, though, I'll have to choose between Siobhan and Mike sooner than I expected.

"RE: Early Dial Idol Numbers"
Posted by csnumber23 on 03-30-10 at 11:00 PM
It is a surprise, Andrew and Katie were miles better than Tim, Didi and a few others as well.
"Antique Shoppe"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-30-10 at 10:15 PM
R & B. The music of the Shoppe’s gods. Nothing says “rhythm” like a slow, steady R&B piece. Lawdy lawd. That slow build-up, a steady increasing beat that goes exactly to that place where you know its heading.

MC heads out to the back yard. That damn pole has blown over and the clothesline is on the ground. She hates when that happens. She struggles to get the pole under the line. She has a lot of laundry to get done. MC hates chores but Casey hasn’t recovered enough to give her a hand.

All of a sudden she hears the strains of the guitar working its way through the Shoppe and out the back window. Good thing MC threw open the sash. Casey begins to play a slow ballad and MC knows just where this steamy afternoon is heading.

It’s gettin’ mighty hot out here in the backyard. Trying to get the clothes hung has become such a chore. She needs a massage on her shoulders. She thinks she may have, ahem, pulled something.

MC – Casey? Sweetie? I think I hurt myself out here with the pole. Can you help?

Casey – I’m just finishing up in here. I’ll be out in a second.

After a few moments Casey appears in the backyard with a basket. MC takes a peek.

MC – Mmmmm, wine, olives, hummus, pitas, cheese and pate. Who the hell have you been talking to? This is my favourite thing to do.

MC rest her hand gently on Casey’s arm – “correction, ONE of my favourite things to do”

From his back pocket Casey slides out a bottle of baby oil.

Casey – Your shoulders must be hurting from hanging this laundry.

MC – Mmmmmm, yes, why yes, indeed. Thanks so much for asking. Jeans from someone so tall, Casey, can get pretty heavy straight out of the wringer-washer. Where would you like me to lie down?

Casey leads MC over to the blanket under the big old oak tree. It's better to be in the shade for the afternoon.

The heat of the sun can be drying – but only to the clothes.

"RE: Antique Shoppe"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 11:05 PM
...And???
"RE: Antique Shoppe"
Posted by Maroonclown on 03-31-10 at 09:15 AM
And . . and . . .and . . .wait for it.
"Thank you!"
Posted by zazzy on 03-30-10 at 11:07 PM
Thank you, Snidget, for once again thread hosting and getting all the comments & action!
"RE: AI9 Top 10 Performance Show ECST"
Posted by gabygirl1 on 04-01-10 at 12:39 PM
There's a live chat today at 3 p.m. ET/Noon PT to discuss everything from this week! I would definitely want to bring up the top ten performances!

http://www.fancast.com/blogs/2010/american-idol/live-idol-chat-at-3-p.m.-et-thursday/

Denise (Fancast Team)