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"Canadian Idol"
byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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06-04-08, 08:21 AM (EST)
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"Canadian Idol" |
Roll out the Red, White, and Red, it's time for another version of Canadian Idol. We don't get our own forum here, so let's steal a small corner of the AI one. Maybe we can use this thread and reply with a new sub each week. Episode 1 - June 3 CI started last night, and I missed most of it. I did catch the very last guy, who digs holes in Loydminster Alberta for a living (though he doesn't even know how much he is getting paid). Sand with his eyes closed, but had some good soul and the panel loved him. It will be interesting to see what a purely raw talent like that can do. Anyone see more than that?
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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06-04-08, 02:59 PM (EST)
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3. "RE: Canadian Idol" |
Thanks Snidget. I just listened to part 1 and part 2. Part 1 is a lot of intro from past seasons. Not much there. Part 2 has a pair of brothers (starting at around 2:50) who play individually with guitars and are outstanding. I look forward to seeing how far they can go. I have to add that Sass Jordan is hot. The Canadian judges are way better than the US judges! I will try to listen to more tonight.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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06-17-08, 10:21 AM (EST)
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7. "RE: Canadian Idol" |
They rushed through alot of it lastnight. I wasn't sure at times who made it and who didn't. We have our usual stories we get and then everyone else. Hopefully tonight will make it more clear to me who is still in the hunt.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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06-17-08, 07:20 PM (EST)
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9. "RE: Canadian Idol" |
So they completely psyched them out with this talk of a Top 22. Then they went with a Top 24. Both the brothers made it to the Top 24. I was disappointed that Mark from Nfld made it. We know that if someone from Nfld makes it to the fan vote they will stick around a long time. Nobody supports their own more than Nfld even if they are not a good singer. But alot of good male muscians this season.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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06-18-08, 01:52 PM (EST)
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10. "RE: Canadian Idol" |
LAST EDITED ON 06-18-08 AT 01:58 PM (EST)I said exactly the same thing to my DW about the kid from nfld. Putting anyone from their in the top 24 is almost a ticket to the top 10. And face it, he isn't that good. Edited to add this picture.
I apologize for making you see this. But c'mon, that just isn't idol sexy! There is some great talent. 6 are from the Toronto area, including the 2 brothers. Toronto is not like Nfld with respect to supporting its residents, so that could be bad. Interesting to have more guys that girls. Last season had stronger guys also. I am wondering if this is because of the ability to use guitars. I think there is a huge advantage to be able to audition with a guitar (can make a so-so singer sound a bit better). Here's the link to the CTV site, which has the top 24. http://www.ctv.ca/idol/gen/Competitors.html My early favs: - Oliver Pigott (IMO better talent of the brothers, but is other cuter?) - Sebastien Pigott (which brother will last longest?) - Adam Castelli (Hamilton again?) - Lindsay Robins - Gary Morrisette (not much from BC this year, but this web contestant seems good) - Martin Kerr might surprise also. Should be a good summer. I am sad that now the show goes away from good songs to crappy theme songs, and regional voting. Oh well, that is the format. I hope the cream will still rise.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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06-25-08, 06:24 PM (EST)
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11. "First 4 out..." |
I enjoyed how they did the elim show. No dragging out the who will go and who will stay. Instead they let everyone get in groups of 2, 3 or 4 and do a song. It was entertaining and then with 5 minutes left they just announced the 2 going from Monday's show and 2 from Tuesday's show. No faking anyone out. Just a straight announcement. The females are falling quickly this season. We lost 3 females and 1 male. Both Lindsays along with Tetiana and Shaun said GoodBye.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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06-26-08, 08:23 AM (EST)
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12. "RE: First 4 out..." |
I agree, what a great format for the show. The group sets were really good (this season has some excellent talent) and I am glad they didn't go competitor by competitor saying safe or not, and then dragging out the bottom whatever.I am surprised that the women have taken such a beating. They were down 15-9 at the start of the F24, and with those 4 gone are now down 14-6. On the regional side, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver each lose a competitor (and Vancouver only had one to support - disappointing for Shaun). I am a bit surprised to see a maritimer go so early, since they usually get huge regional support. Oliver better do something better next week. He was way off base this week. It is interesting how professional the group seems this year. I think very many of them have spent a lot of time performing in clubs.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-04-08, 08:35 AM (EST)
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16. "RE: Next 4 to go" |
I watched all of this week last night.2 more girls gone, and now the mix is 12 guys and 4 girls. Interesting shows this week. I liked the format of giving encores on the result show, and thought they had the best four last night. Some comments... - Sebastien Pigott - very professional, but almost seemed too staged. Like he was making love to the camera the whole time, and it got creepy. - Oliver Pigott - much better than last week. That sort of song is where he needs to be. - Theo Tams - this guy is special. - Omar Lunan - beautiful voice. He controls it like an instrument. All the others are playing guitar or piano, but he just sings. Is that good or bad? - Mookie - I can't remember another competitor seeming to have so much fun playing guitar and singing. He did an almost unheard of song, which is a huge risk, but he did it so well. - Amberly Thiesen - According to the judges she is the best of the remaining females. I actually prefer Katherine St-Laurent. But are the girls in the contest this year? - Earl - The judges love this guy. He is certainly quirky, but I didn't think that was so great. - Adam Castelli - I hated his song. I had high hopes for this guy, but he isn't doing well IMO. After last year's win, is Hamilton into this show enough to keep him around? I found the rest mostly not memorable. Mitch and Gary were okay, but with the others above are they destined to be gone soon? Wow, 6 to go this week. That is a deep cut from 16. They all better bring their A game.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-05-08, 10:55 AM (EST)
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18. "RE: Next 4 to go" |
I can't help be reminded that Sebastien is an actor. Is he doing this to further his acting career or is music his first love?Oliver was definitely better this week. But it would have been hard to do worse. Theo is one of the best. But will they start asking him to get out from behind the piano soon? Omar impressed me this week after I had almost forgotten about him. I enjoy Mookie. He always makes me smile. Earl... what was that dancing or whatever it was? I was sure he had been backstage with his snowboarding buddies getting in the mood by lighting up. Adam needed his ego checked. Being hit with a bottom 3 might help. I believe Amberly will probably be the last female standing. How far she can make it will be interesting. And then there is Mark. I really hate that he is taking up the space of someone that actually has singing talent. I keep hearing that CTV continues to get hate mail from his region because they always think they are left out, etc. What about the several other provinces and territories that do not have representatives. Why does CI have to cater to the Rock every season.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-07-08, 11:08 AM (EST)
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19. "RE: Next 4 to go" |
Why does CI have to cater to the Rock every season?Just like many other shows, I assume they try to spread out the casting to try to make the show interesting. I really don't think that Mark is as good as many other singers, but at 24 they feel they should keep him because he is different. Jake must object to this, because week after week he seems to take a shot at Mark's performance but concludes that he will probably be around for a while because he is from the Rock. Your comment about Oliver is exactly what I said to DW.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-09-08, 12:56 PM (EST)
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20. "Top 16" |
I missed some of this week, but have gone back and watched most of it. My picks (night 1): Must Stay: Theo Mookie Amberly Omar Go: Martin - good voice, no star power Adam - I liked this guy in auditions, but he is getting boring. Close: Marie-Pierre Mark - should go, but will the Rock save him again? My picks (night 2): Must Stay: Oliver Sebastien (still mugging the camera/audience too much for my liking) Gary - not great this week, but I still like this guy Katherine
Go: Drew - boring Mitch - again, close but... Close: Katelyn - I hope she stays Earl - I don't get this guy. Fun (or funny?) to watch, but does he really have talent? So who are your picks to go and stay?
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-10-08, 08:14 AM (EST)
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22. "RE: Top 16 - actual results" |
Mark is the first one safe. Oliver is the last boot. Something is wrong with that.The judges picked both Oliver and Omar to sing the week they picked the 4 best performances. They can't be happy about some of the decisions. Now the interesting part will be how long do the 2 females and Mark last in the top 10. I was a bit surprised Drew made it. I guess the pimp spot really helped him. And Adam's fans must of really got scared and voted in record numbers to save him. David Bowie songs next week. Who will sing what?
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07-10-08, 11:28 AM (EST)
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24. "RE: Top 16 - actual results" |
Gah. I only agree with four of the top 10.Mark? Seriously? Earl? C'mon! Adam? WTF! Drew? no way. Mitch and Sebastien are borderline for me. I only agree with Theo (should win), Mookie, Amberly and Katherine. Omar and Gary should have certainly stuck around. Half man, half amazing, all DAW Then again, I think CI exists for the sole purpose of pissing me off... I would rather have my head stapled the carpet than listen to/watch Ben Mulroney tell us how wonderful he is.... and the pathetic comments from the judges are far worse than Randy, Paula and Simon. Yet I still tune in....
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-10-08, 11:48 AM (EST)
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25. "RE: Top 16 - actual results" |
I agree with your list Meemo. I am curious where you stand with respect to the 2 Pigott brothers? I really thought Oliver was a contender before getting booted. Sebastien may not have the best voice, but when the show is called "Idol" it is more than just voice and I expect this guy to get a lot of votes. My early prediction (not preference) for the F2 is Sebastien and Theo - the Entertainer vs the Musician. Mookie might be the bronze medalist. Earl is the enigma to me. The judges just dote on his coolness, and yet to me the guy is just a joke. Overall though, I find the CI judges better than the US ones. Paula is useless, and Simon only seems to battle with Ryan these days (though I do appreciate his honesty). The Canadian judges tend to offer constructive criticism.
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Meemo 3519 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Thong Contest Judge"
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07-11-08, 09:56 AM (EST)
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26. "RE: Top 16 - actual results" |
You know what? My prediction follows yours exactly. Theo vs. Sebastien with Mookie in third.I'm really not a fan of the Pigott brothers (though admittedly, I haven't seen all of their performances). I definitely think Sebastien is the bigger talent between them, but his style of performance doesn't win me over. And I agree about Earl. Everytime he sings it reminds me of bad drunken karaoke. Half man, half amazing, all DAW
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-11-08, 10:16 AM (EST)
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27. "RE: Top 16 - actual results" |
I heard someone describe Earl as someone that looks like he is searching for his keys while singing.
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07-12-08, 03:56 AM (EST)
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29. "RE: Canadian Idol" |
What channel is Canadian Idol on? I would love to watch it but I'm in Virginia. Not in Canada.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-14-08, 07:48 PM (EST)
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31. "Top 10 - Performances" |
LAST EDITED ON 07-14-08 AT 08:03 PM (EST)I will try to do Snidget justice... Note that I am starting minutes delayed after getting my son to sleep! I will remove my siggies.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-14-08, 07:54 PM (EST)
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32. "Drew Wright" |
LAST EDITED ON 07-14-08 AT 08:01 PM (EST)First up is Drew. He sings Five Years while playing drums. Jake - didn't like the use of drums. Liked the singing. Farley - thought he needed to be more interesting Sass - said he looked good and hit the high notes Zack - didn't like singing or the drums. byoffer - meh. I didn't know that song, and he didn't want me to hear it again.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 07:04 AM (EST)
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44. "RE: Drew Wright" |
I find Drew boring. I usually forget all about him. He probably has talent musically. But he just comes off as dull. Yes, even the drums didn't help.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-14-08, 08:00 PM (EST)
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33. "Adam Castelli" |
LAST EDITED ON 07-14-08 AT 08:01 PM (EST)Rebel, Rebel while playing guitar. He rides his motorcycle onto the stage! Much more animated than some recent weeks. Jake - thinks this was Adam's best on show. Farley - good energy, but weird Sass - perfect song choice from Bowie for Adam Zack - good working man's version of that song byoffer - pretty good for Adam. really had the rythm going. with the foot stomps. This guy had been on a downhill spiral, but better this week.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 07:06 AM (EST)
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45. "RE: Adam Castelli" |
The best I have seen Adam in weeks. Still don't think he will win. But nice to see him improving.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 07:06 AM (EST)
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46. "RE: Mark Day" |
Next....
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 07:09 AM (EST)
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47. "RE: Mookie Morris" |
I like this song. But I did not like his version. I normally like Mookie. But he sounded off key and I was wincing during this performance. I'm sure he will be safe though. A bad Mookie performance is still better than alot of the others' regular performances.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 07:11 AM (EST)
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48. "RE: Amberly Thiesen" |
Not one of her best. I think Amberly was alot better a few weeks ago. I thought last week was her worst. This week wasn't as bad as last week. But it still wasn't as good as she did previously either.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-14-08, 08:24 PM (EST)
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37. "Sebastien Pigott" |
In the intro to his bit, they show him playing in a pub with his brother and Lukas Rossi is in the audience!Let's Spend the Night Together playing guitar. The capo is on about the 8th fret!! Very mellow start to the song, with the choir. It builds, and he ends belting it out. Sass - "clamfest" - a mess. Lots of intensity Farley - mess of song, but lots of intensity Zack - awful Jake - liked the start, but not well done. byoffer - I found that a bit weird. Maybe lots of presentation, but all over the place and a dud in my book.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 07:16 AM (EST)
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49. "RE: Sebastien Pigott" |
I think this was his weakest. Lucky for him this was not his first performance. I think it was a bad song choice for him. But he doesn't suffer from being boring on stage. So he should be okay. He needs to get back to what he does best next week. One off week shouldn't hurt him.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-14-08, 08:29 PM (EST)
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38. "Earl Stevenson" |
Vote for Earl - sounds like Vote for Pedro!!Rock & Roll Suicide singing only. Funky hat. Is this guy chaneling Leonard Cohen? Farley - thanks Earl for letting us on his show Zack - "mad cool" Jake - felt like Tom Waits doing Bowie. liked it Sass - riveting to watch. loved the performance byoffer - Earl got into the song. I don't know the song, but his presentation was interesting. I still don't get this guy, but that was okay for me.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 07:18 AM (EST)
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50. "RE: Earl Stevenson" |
I never know what to make of Earl. I think this song suited him and he did a pretty good job.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 07:20 AM (EST)
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51. "RE: Katherine St-Laurent" |
I think she is definitely improving. She is becoming more confident on stage. If she keeps this up she might overtake Amberly. While I think Amberly has kind of stalled the last couple weeks, Katherine has gotten better.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 07:25 AM (EST)
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52. "RE: Theo Tams" |
I lost my satellite signal during this performance. So I only saw the very beginning. But it sounded like it was a usual Theo performance. He was behind the piano and I assume he did wonderful. Not sure why but I didn't even bother to find the whole performance to rewatch. I just expect it will be perfect and didn't bother. Not sure what this means. Am I getting bored with his perfection?
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 07:28 AM (EST)
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53. "RE: Mitch Macdonald" |
Satellite was out for the end of the show. I realized it was Mitch that I had not heard. So I tracked down the performance and watched part of a clip. I only watched a short part of it and felt Yes, it was Mitch. I kind of feel about Mitch like I do about Drew. I forget about him. He is kind of dull.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 08:57 PM (EST)
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54. "Top 10 - Results" |
I am watching via tape, but figured I would play along as I did last night.Opening medley of Bowie songs - oh man was that painful. Jully Black interview montage - more pain. Man, is this show terrible tonight. Bottom 3: - Sebastien - Mookie - Adam Farley notes that Toronto isn't voting. (All three live in or around Toronto)
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-15-08, 09:09 PM (EST)
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55. "RE: Top 10 - Results" |
And going home in 10th place is....Adam. Hamilton will not have a repeat winner. I am surprised. This guy wasn't going to win, but he wasn't the worst this week. Next week - classic rock songs from artists who are dead. Yikes! I wonder if that will include songs from bands who have lost one member. Such as AC/DC, INXS, or even the Stones (prove that Keith Richards is really alive). Regardless, I think they should be able to find some good songs in that theme.
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07-15-08, 10:01 PM (EST)
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57. "RE: Top 10 - Results" |
If AC/DC and INXS are eligible, then Queen's eligible as well.....
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07-17-08, 03:07 PM (EST)
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58. "RE: Canadian Idol" |
I was wondering if there was a thread on this.I haven't watched the previous shows but this one seems to have a lot of talent which isn't surprising given that they've expanded the age limit. My predictions for top 5 would be: Theo Tams - he probably should win this Earl Stevenson - I'd rather put Mitch here but the judges love him so much. Amberly Thiessen (that would be three Alberta peeps. Can Alberta possibly vote that much? but why did she audition in Montreal?) She had a couple of million dollar quotes which suggests to me that she could get a record deal regardless of how well she does. Katherine St-Laurent - she should do an Avril Lavigne song. She'd be a dead ringer. Mookie Morris - he, Earl and Theo already have their look down and I think it works for each of them. Next 2: Mitch McDonald - I like him and if this weren't live but edited, I'd say he had the million dollar quote (when Sass said: "Mitch is the kind of guy who sneaks up and wins this thing" just after his audition) Sebastian Piggott - Though his performance for the top 10 was completely forgettable. Bottom 3: Drew Wright - I haven't heard him enough to make an opinion. He seems a little too nondescript to stand out enough for CI. Mark Day - He should already be gone. He almost didn't even make the top 200. Adam Castelli - had a great audition but not so much since. I thought that Omar Lunan, Oliver Pigott and Gary Morisette would have made the top 10 over Mark, Sebastian and Drew but what do I know? Who is likely to get a record deal regardless of where they finish? I'd say Theo, Amberly and, perhaps, Earl and Katherine. The just seems like a number of people who will have records within the next year or two.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-18-08, 07:52 AM (EST)
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59. "RE: Canadian Idol" |
Welcome to the Canadian Idol party!I thought that Omar Lunan, Oliver Pigott and Gary Morisette would have made the top 10 To me these three, along with Theo, Katherine and Mookie made up the Top 6 as far as music talent. but what do I know? You know the same as the rest of us, that fan voting doesn't always pick the best talents. I hope that you are right, and that Theo wins. Then we can say that fan voting did pick the best talent. But the eliminations to get their were not correct (IMO).
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07-21-08, 09:39 PM (EST)
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60. "July 21 - Final 9 perform" |
How about all in one recap.Theme is songs by dead artists. 1. Theo - Bob Marly - No Woman No Cry Great job again. Out from behind the piano. Judges loved him again. 2. Mitch - Jeff Healy - Angel Eyes This guy's voice isn't good (IMO) but he performs it his way. I love this song. Could be vulnerable. 3. Earl - Jim Morrison - Light My Fire I still don't get Earl, but the judges loved him a lot. 4. Sebastien - Elvis - Love Me Judges don't like him, and neither do I. Hollywood looks, but not a good voice lately. He is really pushing the crooner look. 5. Katherine - Janis Joplin - Move Over Did she do Joplin another week? I don't think Joplin makes for good Idol songs. I didn't like this performance. The judges felt she sang well, but missed the mood of the song. 6. Drew - Blind Melon - No Rain Great job, and Ben Mulroney in bumble bee costume! Probably saved himself for another week. 7. Mookie - James Brown - I Feel Good Mookie is cool, but that was weird for me. Signs all over Toronto today asking for votes for Mookie.
8. Amberly - Bob Marly - Redemption Song Started off slowly, but very well done in an emotional presentation. Judges liked it too. And she does look good again! 9. Mark Day - Luther Vandros - Dance with my Father He belts this out, and fakes a tear at the end. Better job singing. Judges seemed to like him. My bottom 3 tonight are: - Sebastien - Mitch - Katherine
Going home - on performance should be Sebastien.
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07-22-08, 08:38 AM (EST)
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61. "My top 9 this week." |
A telemarketer called during Earl's song so I didn't get a good listen to it.Overall, I thought there were 8 good to very good performances. 1. Mookie. I thought it was the best performance. He used the stage; he worked the audience. He has good presence. 2. Theo. His voice is fantastic. Excellent projection. It'll be interesting to see whether voice (Theo and Amberly) win over show (Earl and Mookie) or vice versa. 3. Amberly. Again the voice is great. It didn't look like she was playing guitar at first. I worry that she hides behind it because she's afraid to work the room. 4. Katherine. I like this performance. I thought her voice sounded very mature especially for her age. I was glad that the judges actually gave constructive criticism here. She may have the brightest future of the bunch because all she is lacking is a couple more years experience. 5. Earl. I missed most of it but there can be no doubt that he does all the songs his way which seems to be what the judges like. The melody line seems to be just a suggestion with Earl. 6. Mark. I thought he did quite well this week and I was all ready to write how he doesn't have the pipes to keep up with the best singers or the showmanship to keep up with the performers but if he keeps singing like that, he'll stay for a few more weeks. 7. Mitch. I thought it was good but not overly memorable and not special enough given how well everyone else did. 8. Drew. He sang well. He used the stage. But there was something I didn't like about the performance. So, again, it's a case of good but the others just did better this week. (big gap) 9. Sebastien. He and Mookie were both bottom 3 last week. Mookie stepped up with a great performance this week and Sebastien bombed. Tonight: Sebastien goes home. Mitch and Drew are still safe, for now. The thing I really didn't get? Why Ben Mulroney was in a bumblebee suit????
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07-22-08, 08:35 PM (EST)
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63. "RE: July 21 - Final 9 Results" |
Show starts with a medley. I hate the medleys.Then JD Bixby, last season's runner up, played his new song. Not bad. Results: Bottom 3 were Katherine, Sebastien, and Amberly. Amberly looks shocked to be bottom 3. I am shocked she is there too. But then she is safe. One of Kaherine and Sebastien will go home. Sebastien... is safe. Katherine is out. She has a great voice, but I think she didn't choose good songs, didn't have the maturity for this show, and, sadly, was from the wrong province. Quebec is notorious for not supporting their Idols.
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Meemo 3519 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Thong Contest Judge"
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07-28-08, 09:14 PM (EST)
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71. "RE: July 28 - Final 8 perform" |
Idol unplugged.... with Gavin Rossdale (former lead singer of Bush, and hubby of Gwen Stefani)Mark Day: Stay by Sugarland -- never heard of it. Judges liked it (as usual - not a drop of critisism) -- a "nice performance." IMHO? - meh. Mitch McDonald: Oh Atlanta by Bad Company (or Allison Kraus) With violin and accordian accompaniment. Very country souding. Critisized for song choice. Didn't step up and show that he's the potential winner of the show. Too safe a song. IMHO? - bleh. Could be vulnerable this week. Amberly Thiessen: The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson (again, never heard of it) Totally suits her voice - nice delivery (that's my opinion). Judges gush about her (appropriately). Mookie Morris: Ophelia by The Band. Man, are they gonna do a song I actually know? I think this guy is just too cool... nice horn arrangement.. but still didn't blow me away. Farley calls him a "star" -- others agree. No nonsense performance. Zach says T.O. should be embarassed if they don't get out and vote for him. Jake says its the best singing he's done on the show. Drew Wright: Sunday Morning by Maroon5 Hmmm.. not usually a fan (of Drew, or this song), but I thought he knocked it out of the park. Judges didn't think it was great... perplexed by song choice. Jake didn't like how he was dressed (he was rather plain), but Sass loved him. Theo Thams: Weak in the Knees by Serena Ryder... I love this song! Back on the piano. Very nice strings arrangement. Man, this guy sings with some passion. Crowd loves it.... drowning out the judges. Consensus: the performance of the night. I missed Sebastian and Earl -- recrap makes it look ike I didn't miss much. Ok.. for the first time in CI history, I am actually voting.... for Theo.
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aethelstan 4435 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Jerry Springer Show Guest"
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07-30-08, 07:46 AM (EST)
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73. "My top 8" |
I was away yesterday so I couldn't post.My top 8 from Monday's show were: Theo, Amberly and Mookie. Tough to choose between these three. They all had great numbers. Next. Earl, Mitch and Drew. Songs were fine just not on par with the there above. Mitch's song started off really well but it ended poorly. Next. Mark Day. I think he's the weakest of the remaining 7. Sebastien. In the recap when he got the axe, it looked like he had some good moments. I just didn't see them. I did like his harmonica playing though. Next week: I think that Mark, Mitch and Drew should be in the bottom three with Mark leaving. What will likely happen? Mark, Amberly/Mookie and Mitch/Drew with Mark leaving.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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07-30-08, 08:49 AM (EST)
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74. "RE: My top 8" |
I agree that Mark should leave next. But I am worried that his fanbase might rally after seeing him in the bottom 3 this week. I only hope they have given up on him too.
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aethelstan 4435 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Jerry Springer Show Guest"
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08-05-08, 07:05 AM (EST)
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75. "RE: August 4 - Final 7 perform" |
I'm on pat leave now so who knows how often I'll get to post.My top 7 were as follows: Theo Tams. I was very impressed by his use of the stage and presence. He was able to perform as well as sing. Mookie Morris. It's too bad they need to do such short versions of the songs because it was a little short and disjointed but he still performs it so well. For once Zack said an appropriate comment - an AOR man should be fired if they don't sign him. Amberly Thiessen. She sings well but is still picking the same style of song. Drew Wright. He nailed it this week. Mitch McDonals. Another good performance. Earl Stevenson. Didn't like it so much. I thought it lacked something. Mark Day. Sounded like he was off/flat at times. He started off well though. Overall, a very strong week.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-05-08, 10:34 AM (EST)
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76. "RE: August 4 - Final 7 perform" |
The close-ups of Tom Jones' face were a bit scary. What happened to his eyebrows?Theo's stage antics were a bit uncomfortable for me. It was like he went too wild too quick. It was almost jarring for me. I guess I would have preferred a little less. But he sang it well as always. I liked Mookie. I think he was my favourite this week. Hope he stays out of the bottom 3. Amberly is starting to bore me. She is attractive and sings well. But she needs to change it up. Drew had a good song choice. But I have heard that song done so much better by others. He was also hard to hear at times. I noticed on quite a few tonight they were overwhelmed by the music and backup singers. Mitch was another that seemed to be hard to hear at times. What I heard I liked. I thought this would be a good choice for Earl. But for some reason I did not think he felt the song. Mark just go home already. And I wish the Pantene people would drag Ben back to their salon and give his hair a makeover. Also didn't care for Sass' big blue shoulders.
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aethelstan 4435 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Jerry Springer Show Guest"
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08-05-08, 10:55 PM (EST)
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78. "RE: August 4 - Final 7 perform" |
Mark just go home already.You got your wish! Although I have to say, based on what Ben (and others) said about him and his words and last song, he's got some great people skills. With that, all the 'easy' drops have taken place. The final 6 deserve to be the final 6. Alberta still has 3 though. One Menonite, one gay and one from a town that borders Saskatchewan. Will any get the Alberta vote en masse? Toronto has 2, I think (though one is Collingwood). Nova Scotia (Port Moody?) has one. Will he start getting the Mark Day votes? Who will VFTW pick now??
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Meemo 3519 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Thong Contest Judge"
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08-05-08, 10:58 AM (EST)
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77. "RE: August 4 - Final 7 perform" |
I missed last night, but will try to catch the re-crap on the results show tonight.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-11-08, 09:44 PM (EST)
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81. "Aug 11 - Final 6 perform" |
Theme is Canada Rocks - songs by Canadian artists, though not necessarily rock.1. Amberly - 1-2-3-4 by Feist (rehearsed with guitar, but performed without) Jake - liked it, but not changed up from Feist's version. Sass - great Farley - good singing, low energy Zack - meh + I actually perferred her in rehearsal with the guitar. A bit meh for me. 2. Theo - Sweet Ones by Sarah Slean (piano, and then kicked out bench to finish) S - loved changes in melody and physicality F - good Z - truest and best Theo's done. Really cool J - special + I found this excellent. He sang it with a roughness in his voice which was really good, and the chenges in mood were excellent. 3. Mitch - I Love this Town by Joel Plaskett (picking on the guitar - no band or backup) F - really good Z - "in the pocket" - Paul Simonesque J - liked use of picked guitar S - owned that song + the picked guitar was awesome. Maybe the best I have heard from Mitch. Great emotion and controlled delivery 4. Earl - Little Bones by the Tragically Hip (just singing with guitar accompaniment) Z - very hip, but will scare grandmas J - liked the reinvention of the song S - loved "rock" of it F - loved the soul + I love this song, but not Earl's version. I watched the F8 ep, and Earl was very good, but this? Why do the judges love this guy so much?? 5. Drew - That Song by Big Wreck (playing guitar) J - didn't keep up with the band S - some parts "meh", some parts great F - not enough emotion Z - meh + I thought this was really meh. He was told to get more energetic, but I guess it's just not in him. 6. Mookie - Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf (no guitar, big-a55 sunglasses, dj scratching in parts) S - great F - cool & charismatic Z - found dj part distracting, but killer cool J - old song, but made it very contemporary. Most exciting + This was awesome for me. I thought Mookie looked really goofy, but he really did make that song new and cool, without losing the heart of the song. Overall I thing Drew is the one to go based on performance.
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aethelstan 4435 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Jerry Springer Show Guest"
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08-12-08, 07:57 AM (EST)
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82. "RE: Aug 11 - Final 6 perform" |
Best last night were Theo and Mookie, again.Amberly is still playing it safe. I'd have Mitch and Amberly tied for last night. I still don't get Earl. He's talented but he spends too much time walking around. Drew had a great last week but this week he was the weakest. I see Amberly, Drew and Earl in the bottom three this week with Drew going.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-12-08, 10:43 AM (EST)
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83. "RE: Aug 11 - Final 6 perform" |
Amberly seemed to be dressed wrong for this song. I agreed with Zack when he said it was like Elvira singing Feist.I really enjoyed Theo. Good job. Mitch was good. But has he ever done a song without his guitar? Drew was just blah. I don't get him at all. He bores me. He never seems to show emotion or connect with the song. Earl makes me laugh. But I don't think that should be what the Idol makes you feel. Mookie put on a performance. Not sure about all the record scratching stuff. But I liked him. Mookie and Theo were my faves of the night. Drew is who I would like to go home. But I fear more for Amberly. She went in the dreaded First Spot. And I don't think she was memorable. Alberta might be voting to save Theo and Earl after last week and forget to throw the votes to her.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-12-08, 11:57 AM (EST)
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84. "RE: Aug 11 - Final 6 perform" |
So we all seem to agree that Drew should go home. How large of a voting population can Collingwood have to keep him around? Then again, Amberly is from a town called Seven Persons, so really, with her away that is only 6 voters, right? (do the contestants have access to phone or text messaging to vote for themselves after the show???) Theo is from Lethbridge, not too far from Seven Persons, so not sure how the regional voting would go. Earl is from Lloydmister, which is north and could get him the Edmonton vote. Calgary would probably go towards Theo and Amberly. Interesting that VFTW has picked Mitch as opposed to Earl as speculated above.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-12-08, 08:26 PM (EST)
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86. "Aug 11 - Final 6 Results" |
LAST EDITED ON 08-13-08 AT 08:48 AM (EST)The medley at the beginning is very painful, especially Amberly's part. OMG, I thought she could sing. Ben calls Mookie, Theo and Mitch out to the stage, and tells the other three to stay on the couch. BUT he switches it up and those called to the stage are the safe ones. This is very cruel. Those on the stage look shocked, but those on the couch are devasted, having thought they were safe (DW and I saw this coming, as Ben distinctively wasn't saying who was top or bottom). So who goes home between Drew, Amberly, and Earl? The answer is Amberly. So now all the girls are gone. See my analysis of home town voting above which explains why she is the one going! She just looks rocked to go from thinking she was safe on the couch to going home. The only one more disappointed than her? That would be me, when Ben announced that next week will be Beatles songs. Someone else might have to post the analysis! edit to fix name
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-18-08, 09:56 PM (EST)
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89. "RE: Aug 18 - Final Five perform" |
beatles - blechSounds like it is judges choices. #1 - Earl - Help From my Friends Judges loved it. + I thought it was a very good performance. #2 - Mookie - Come Together (playing electric guitar) Judges - "possibly best version of that song we've ever heard" +I liked the way he changed up the song. I'm not sure how voters will like that arrangement. #3 - Theo - The Long and Winding Road (at the piano) Judges - they swooned over his performance. +I say "wow" #4 - Mitch - In My Life (holding accoustic guitar, maybe a few plucks at the end) Judges - "adorable", "all having great nights", lots of praising the whole final 5 +I am mixed on this. Well done, but will it be vote-enticing? #5 Drew - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (electric guitar) Judges - great re-invention of song. "Phenominal" +Maybe I have heard that song too many times, but but even an animated Drew (animated for him) just didn't catch my attention. Drew will be helped with the pimp-spot.
Bottom two should be Mitch and Drew, IMO.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-18-08, 10:08 PM (EST)
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90. "RE: Aug 18 - Final Five perform" |
I am kind of shocked myself. But Earl was my favourite tonight. I really thought he was the best. I enjoyed Mookie, and Drew was okay for Drew. Theo and Mitch actually bored me. I am still waiting for Mitch to do something without the guitar. I think I was looking at his funny faces all during the song.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-20-08, 03:40 PM (EST)
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94. "RE: And the loser is..." |
I agree Theo is definitely the most talented and deserves to be there. But he does get boring at times. I don't think the other 3 really deserve to be in the Top 4. They have moments of brightness and then they fall again.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-25-08, 09:25 PM (EST)
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105. "dialing and busy signals" |
I have actually been voting the last few weeks (trying to keep Mookie around ). Tonight is the first time I have had busy signals. To place 10 votes for Theo I had to go through 7 busy signals. That should be a good signal for Theo.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-26-08, 00:07 AM (EST)
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106. "RE: dialing and busy signals" |
I am getting sick of Mitch whining. That is what he sounds like when he sings. I would be happy if Mitch and Drew were the bottom 2 tomorrow night. And I don't care which one goes home.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-27-08, 00:46 AM (EST)
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108. "RE: Coming in 4th place..." |
If Theo goes home next week we will have a finale with Drew and Mitch. *shudder*
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-27-08, 08:04 AM (EST)
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110. "RE: Coming in 4th place..." |
I truly did not think Drew deserved to make the Top 10. So I am shocked he is still there. Mitch was unique at first. But now I can't even stand to listen to his voice. It irritates me. If Theo doesn't win this thing I believe the show has jumped the shark.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-27-08, 08:40 AM (EST)
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111. "RE: Coming in 4th place..." |
Loree - always enjoy chatting with you about these shows. I was wondering - did you know your PM is turned off? Wouldn't you like to get a red wavy??
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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08-28-08, 02:53 PM (EST)
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113. "RE: Coming in 4th place..." |
Well Thank you. But I just leave it off because I get distracted and I am not always great at getting back to people.
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Meemo 3519 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Thong Contest Judge"
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08-27-08, 12:04 PM (EST)
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112. "RE: Coming in 4th place..." |
I supposed I could have replied anywhere on here...I'm sooooooo glad to see Earl go. I didn't get him at all. Just sounded like poor drunken karaoke everytime he sang. I have to admit though, that Drew has been growing on me. I didn't like him at all prior to top 10, but I think he deserves to be there way more than Earl or Mitch based on his progression and getting better over the past few weeks. That said, I think Theo is miles ahead of the other two at this point. Half man, half amazing, all DAW
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frisky 11695 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-08, 10:18 AM (EST)
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116. "RE: Final 3" |
Aw, okay, I'll jump in. Can't stand to watch you suffer over here all by your lonesome.ITA with your DW that Drew had no appeal and the regional thing has got him this far. I think the appeal he has NOW is there only because better performers are gone and there are fewer competitors left for comparison. I miss Mookie the mostest. Mitch is the VFTW candidate. It's the only reason he's hung in there so long, but he must have some hometown support because he's never been in the bottom three. Theo, inarguably the best of the group, HAS been in the bottom three, which, coupled with his subpar second performance last night, doesn't bode well for Theo tonight. It would be very sad indeed if Theo got the boot because I think he would do very well commercially, whereas the other two are just meh. But it would not surprise me if that's what happens tonight. Perpetual *headbutt* compliments of Rolly.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-03-08, 08:08 AM (EST)
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118. "RE: Final 3 - results" |
Bryan Adams played a few songs. He really belts it out, but I wonder what the judges would say. Perhaps a little pitchy in places?They also spent a lot of time showing each of the F3 on their hometown visits. Interesting that some station in Alberta noted during Theo's visit that every other Idol contestant that has visited that station has won (Kalan Porter nd Melissa O'Neill). That should be foreshadowing. One fan comment that amazed me was from a Drew fan - she said she had drained 3 phone batteries voting. So basically me voting 10 times is just a drop in the bucket. Wow. Anyway, the real purpose for last night's show was results, and unfortunately for Drew is was time to go. He played well on the way out. I think he has been in the industry a while, and the attention from this experience won't hurt him at all. So the F2 are Mitch and Theo. The latter has a smooth-as-silk voice, and the former, er, doesn't. Should be a slam dunk for Alberta to get their third winner. I'll likely send 10 votes for Theo, though they won't mean much!
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-08-08, 09:00 PM (EST)
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121. "Second Songs - potential singles" |
Mitch - Where We Begin (playing acoustic guitar)Nice enough song. Mitch's voice is distinctive as always. Not sure that I found that a song I would want to own or care about hearing on the radio. A bit Meh to me. Farley - good to sing it out loud Zack - consistent tone - definably Mitch Jake - didn't feel Mitch "sold the song" Sass - despite Jake's comments, she loves Mitch Theo - Sing (back at the piano)
DW - "if he doesn't win I will be really ticked" I thought he did that great. Mellower song than last year's winner, but excellent vocal. Zack - did everything he could with that song Jake - didn't love the song, but loved the performance Sass - killer performance Farley - his voice is a prism, covering all the ranges of the rainbow. Round 2 to Theo also.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-08-08, 09:17 PM (EST)
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122. "Third Songs - judges choices" |
Mitch - If by Bread (playing acoustic guitar)DW - "sounds like Kermit the Frog singing that Rainbow song." IMO - just awful Jake - hit the last note Sass - pitchy Mitchy, but charming job of song Farley - the pitchiness is his style Zack - sees in Mitch's eyes that he didn't like it, but Zack says he would be a good idol. Theo - I Wanna Know What Love is by Foreigner (again at the piano)
The judges certainly gave him a better song than they gave Mitch. Theo doesn't disappoint with another great performance. Sass - not favourite arrangement of song, but great delivery Farley - can't go wrong Zack - not into song like usual, but best male vocalist ever on show Jake - sang it great. Final 2 are both great, but different, and it will be the audience preference of styles that will decide. If Jake is correct, then the Canadian Idol has to be Theo Tams. IMO he has been the best virtually every week since the Top 20.
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byoffer 15947 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-11-08, 07:26 AM (EST)
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124. "And the winner is..." |
Big show last night. Lots of recraps and performances by: - the top 10 (mostly not so good), - a great performance by Hedley, - John Legend, - Mariah seeming to lip sync through a couple of songs, - Brian Melo singing (not a catching song, but true Brian), the top 2 doing a very nice songThen they finally got to the results... After 36 million votes this season, the winner is... is... Theo Tams. Fully deserving winner. Interesting that when Zack asked him (the sweaty him!) in his audition why he hadn't auditioned in previous years, he said he was waiting until he was ready. Well, Theo, you clearly were ready this time.
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