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wow katie steven so awesome! |
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Crystal flu  |
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1180# sweetmm
whoaa....best! best!
xsaba nak tunggu minggu dpn
AI this year kite xde fav lg la.. last year punye lg best
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Sometimes I wondered if I was seeing the same things throughmy eyes that the rest of the world was seeing through theirs. Maybe there was aglitch in my brain - Bella Swan, Twilight
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casey was amazing ma..here is recap by rickey- AI9 top9
Aaron Kelly – I think he’s in trouble tonight. He didn’t really do too much with the song — he just sang it. I still like his singing style, but it may not be enough to get votes to bring him back next week. PLEASE SAVE AARON KELLY! 1-866-IDOLS-01! He’s from a small town, he needs our help!
Katie Stevens – Her best performance of the season. She’s finally singing with confidence.
Andrew Garcia – Two judges said it was corny. Add my name to the list who agree. At least he sang mostly on key, but it really didn’t work for me.
Michael Lynche – This was too dramatic for me! But Big Mike seems to enjoy singing in this manner.
Crystal Bowersox – I was too distracted by the didgeridoo. This was not her best peformance and she did biff that big note.
Tim Urban – Wow. It’s a post Easter miracle: the judges love Turban! And now we all don’t know how to react. LOL
Casey James – The best of the night and one of the best performances of the season, if not the best. Casey just put himself back as one of the front-runners.
Siobhan Magnus – I loved this. Siobhan toned it down after a couple of weeks of trying to wow us with the big notes… and it worked. But it did confuse Kara.
Lee Dewyze – This will go down as one of the strangest performances in American Idol history. Halfway through the song bagpipe dude walks on the stage during the nananas… a classic! We find out later it was all Lee’s idea. Hahaha. I loved it. It wasn’t a trainwreck, it was just weird! Go Lee! |
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Casey minggu ni dlm keadaan bahaya 
I want so much to see Adam & Casey next week  |
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Aaron Kelly – “The Long and Winding Road” – The contestants call Aaron Yoda! He’s described as a “Mature Kid”. Eep! He starts off pitchy. His head voice is really nasally, unpleasant and super-goatie. A very clumsy, amateurish performance. NO stage presence. The last note is like sandpaper. Yipes. Randy says, “You have a beautiful tone, but I didn’t like the arrangement, it needed to be changed up…you could have done a country version.” Ellen says, “It’s a big song to take on, it felt like a long and winding song.” Kara says, “When it comes together for you, it works, but for what you are trying to do , you have to be great, How about something up tempo next week? We’re just seeing the same side of you.” Simon wants to know why he chose the song. Aaron says the whole journey has been a long and winding road. Simon says, “It was very old fashioned, boring…” an audience member screams a boo and Simon and Kara turn around. Simon continues, “You’ve got to become young and relevant, you’ve got to have moment, you should have done some research on that song” (Like David A sang it 2 years ago?) – 1-866-436-5701 – VIDEO
Backstage, Aaron says he’ll pick an uptempo song next week. He still feels confident |
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Katie Stevens – “Let it Be” - Katie tells Ryan that she’s had 5 offers for prom dates. And if you voted for her? Maybe she’ll go with you. The contestants say she does a “single ladies” dance. She’s got lots of energy! Katie says she’s known “Let it Be” forever, her dad used to sing it, that’s why she chose it. She’s got a piano player on stage with her. Her hair is pulled back, she’s got a hot-pink dress on. I have to say, this is pretty good. This is her best performance ever, easy. She’s connecting to the song for once. She doesn’t seem old-fashioned either. Very pretty. Randy says, “This is your best performance ever… those were hot vocals, that’s why you’re in the Top 9.” Ellen says, “Perfect example of changing it to make you own while still respecting the song. There’s no way you’ll be in bottom 3, that was amazing.” Kara says, “You’re blossoming on that stage, your attitude, you are confident considering you’ve been beat up for two weeks. I’m proud of you.” Simon says, “Tonight, you got it right. You were absolutely leaning in the direction I hinted at, that’s more country.” Huh? Randy and Kara blow up at Simon, they think he’s crazy. SIMON IS TRIPPING, Y’ALL. That was not country. Katie sings a snip, to prove she wasn’t going for the country vibe. Simon adds, “It felt like you were singing it about somebody, you were not being robotic. Well done.” “We need to clarify what country you’re talking about.” Katie is trying to show growth. It was something she could be honest about” says Ryan. 1-866-436-5702. Kara tries to leave before the break begins! – VIDEO |
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Andrew Garcia – “Can’t Buy Me Love” - The contestants agree that Andrew cracks people up. The goofiest contestant ever! Andrew has personality, no matter what Simon says. Lee says Andrew is one of his best friends. Andrew is out on the catwalk behind the judges. He’s playing guitar. Big band, lots of horns–kind of a Vegas version of this song. It’s not bad, but it could have used a little more pizazz. Randy says, “Solid performance, interesting arrangement, a little corny at times, it was OK” Ellen says, “First of all, you can buy love, right Simon? Perfect song choice for you, I loved it.” Kara says, “I wanna love it, I just don’t think I’ve seen anything new from you. You should have done more with the interpretation. I thought the breakdown was hot.” Simon says, “The band behind you completely overpowered the arrangement, making it irrelevant. You and the band got it wrong tonight.” Andrew says, “I love the breakdown too. I had fun tonight…If that was corny, than damn, I’m corny.” – 1-866-436-5703 – VIDEO |
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Michael Lynch – “Eleanor Rigby” – Katie called Mike “The incredible hulk” when she first saw him on a plane (didn’t know he was going to Idol!) He’s like a big teddy bear, and he’s hilarious. Michael used to sing “Eleanor Rigby” with his family, on the road (they had a singing group) He loves songs that tell stories. He’s got a mini-orchestra on stage with him. Very soulful, heartfelt interpretation. Michael is bringing it tonight, very passionate. That was hot. The crowd goes wild. Randy says, “The parts that worked were great, you’ve got that license that you can do what you want, that could be a song on your record…I love watching you blossom.” Ellen says, “There so many different sides of you, I thought that was a huge risk, I thought that was incredible.” Kara says, “I thought that was fire, those vocals were amazing, the drama, the passion…You made that song commercial and relevant, that’s what this show is about.” Simon says, “I didn’t love it as much as the other three, this was the sort of thing you see in musicals, I don’t think it made you contemporary at all. It was too over the top, I’m slightly confused now the type of artist you’re going to be.” Randy says it was very Glee, and people are gravitating towards that. It is relevant. Kara does not think it’s based on musicals, but she thinks it’s relevant. Mike thinks Simon wants to challenge him to a pect contest. “This is between you two now!” says Ryan. – 1-866-436-5704 – VIDEO
The contestants greet Mike backstage |
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Crystal Bowersox – “Come Together” – Crystal says she’s got a little cold. Aw, her hometown now has a sign “Home of Crystal Bowersox”. The contestants call her Mammasox, bsox, a beautiful mother, she’s funny. She’s a mothering type of person. Lee was in line with Crystal in Chicago. Crystal tries to stay true to herself. She chose the song ’cause it has a fun groove. Some dude is playing a big crazy looking bass horn (a didgeridoo). It’s a little distracting. Crystal has her guitar back. She sounds awesome. She’s putting her Crystal spin on “Come Together”. Her natural ease and confidence are fully in place. Last week was interesting, but this is the Crystal I love. You can hear her cold on some of the high notes. Randy says, “Another solid performance, don’t know if it’s your best, at the end you started to change things up…you’re in the zone” Ellen says, “I thought that was cool…I need a new way to tell you how great you are, you never cease to amaze me. I could hear that on your album” Crystal was worried about making it her own. Kara says, “This is one of my favorite performance, it kind of had a Bonnie Raitt feel, it was Slinky, sexy playful, I thought you were more accessible tonight.” Good point, I agree! Simon says, “That’s a song I could hear on the radio. It just worked. You talked about staying true to yourself, This is why you are working. ” They call the horn player on stage. Lots of laughing. Simon continues, “It was quirky, it really helped prove a point. Terrific, much better than last week.” – 1-866-436-5705 – VIDEO
Crystal is goofing around with the horn player backstage. Ryan introduces tomorrow’s performers, Rihanna, |
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Tim Urban – “All My Loving ” – He’s always smiling. The kids imitate his smile, but they love it! Tim wanted to pick a song that he could sing with a smile. He’s strumming an electric guitar tonight. I hate to say it, but this is TOTALLY working for him. There he is with a freaking Beatles’ mop top and an electric guitar? Holy shit. Even I’m getting a little fluttery. This is a PERFECT song choice, and a great arrangement. Tim will live to see another week. Randy says, “You’re in your own category…is it a good Tim performance? Much better than the last couple of weeks.” Tim says he didn’t try to look like the Beatles. RIGHT. Ellen says, “That was the perfect song choice for you, you have that look, you did very well.” Kara says, “Best performances are when you have a guitar, I like that you came out here today..you took our criticisms.” She apologizes sort of, then orders him to smile. o Kara, never change! Simon says, “We have to judge you on what we’ve seen and heard tonight, and you did really well tonight, there were no gimmicks, it really suited your voice, it sounded really current. You take the criticism like a man. You’ve handled yourself really well.” Tim says, “I really appreciate what you all just said.” He can’t believe the compliments, “I picked a song that I knew fit me.” – 1-866-436-5706 – VIDEO
The bones peeps are in the audience. |
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Casey James – “Jealous Guy” – They make fun of Casey, like he’s a soap opera star. They mock his laugh. And his hair! Tonight, it’s just Casey and his guitar. There’s a cello on stage with him. Wow. Very tender, emotional vocal. He doesn’t have a perfect voice, but it adds character to the song. It kicks in on the second verse. I like this a lot. Ok, I’m getting a little chill here, people. Wonderful. Casey, REALLY needed a performance like this. Randy says, “I love that you were playing acoustic, love the sensitive vibe, impressed that you took that leap, you’ve got this blues exterior, it wasn’t the perfect vocal, but I really felt you.” Ellen says, “That to me was your best performance to date, so soulful. It was a beautiful arrangement, I wanted to feel you pour yourself into a song, and you did.” Kara says, “You showed vulnerability, it was tasteful, it’s showing depth, that’s what I wanted to see…I think you can do more still.” Simon says, “I think it was the best performance of the night so far. Week to week change has been ginormous…I’m very very impressed with you tonight.” Ryan tries to pull something personal out of Casey, he ask him what he was thinking about during the song. “Thinking about being a jealous guy,” Casey answers. Shot down! – 1-866-436-5707 – VIDEO
I’m digging tonight! |
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Siobhan Magnus – “Across the Universe” - The contestants say, she’s amazing, and amazingly weird! Everything is so unique, but it all works! Siobhan is wearing a lacy dress with a vest, curly hair. I like the look. She’s got sort of a moany low register, a little nasally. I’m not loving this, but I do appreciate the fact that she’s not screaming at me. Randy says, “Nobody screams artist more than you. It was little sleepy for me, but I love seeing the tender side.” Ellen says, “I think you really should always honor who you are, you are special. You cooled it on the high notes, I thought it was beautiful.” Kara says, “You hit the notes, it was very controlled, very polite, I’m trying to process it, I’m not sure you’d hear that on the radio. I’m a little confused.” Simon wants to know why she picked the song. Siobhan says, “Nothing’s going to change my world” She’s here for her baby sisters, nothing is going to change that. She chokes up talking about them. Simon says, “I think you came back much much stronger, you are unpredictable. If someone would see you for the first time, they’d be confused, but that’s what I like about you.” Sensory overload has been a bit much for her. OMG the judges bring the heckler that’s been booing all show up on stage. His name is Earl. Still think Siobhan is overrated…- 1-866-436-5708 – VIDEO |
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Lee Dewyze – “Hey Jude” – Lee is the resident worrywort. Every week, Lee thinks he’s going home! Everybody laughs at him. Oh, the bromance is being set up. What’s the bro name? Crystal says he and Andrew are going to have “Danny Gokey babies” Bwa! Lee picked a song he can relate to. Lee’s smiling! He seems more confident. I like his suit and tie with the open collar. He’s cleaning up nice. When the song cuts to the Na na nas, a dude with bagpipes descend the stairs. Bagpipes, hm. This is a little weird. I dunno, “Hey Jude” is hard to cut down to 2 minutes, you know? The song had it’s moments, but not one of my Lee favs. He is looking more comfortable on stage. Randy says, “That guy was funny man! I loved that! You always seem like a bundle of nerves, you don’t have to be nervous, you’ve got this…believe!” Ellen says, “The confidence that you showed tonight, I loved it.” Kara says, “There were some good moments, there were a few off moments, I can hear you on the radio.” Simon says, “I wouldn’t have done that…I think you were doing great…then the bagpipes, it was like he showed up on the wrong show.” Oh my, that was Lee’s idea. He found out that he had a bagpipe yesterday. Pretty ballsy, if you think about it – 1-866-436-5709 – VIDEO |
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1184# tikusmondok Akak tak suka rickey sejak dia suka burukkan Adam untuk naikkan readers blog dia  |
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another recap
Here is our list, from best to worst:
Tier 1: Casey James, Katie Stevens
No. 1 Casey James, "Jealous Guy"
This was just an outstanding performance. It was soulful and bluesy and emotional, Casey really connected with the song. The guitar was still skillful without becoming distracting and the range was right in his sweet spot vocally. Between his looks and turning in performances like this, Casey might stick around awhile. This was incredibly solid and very current.
No. 2 Katie Stevens, "Let It Be"
There is a difference between sounding current and sounding young. The judges keep harping on her to be younger, but you know what? This was her best performance and she didn't sound at all her age. She sounded incredibly mature and heartfelt. Katie also demonstrated exactly how you change a song without altering it so much that it's unrecognizable. Really beautiful. And btw, Simon Cowell trying to take credit by saying it was kind of "country"? What does country & western music sound like in England? This was actually a million times closer to Kara's assessment that Katie is pop-R&B.
Tier 2: Siobhan Magnus, Michael Lynche, Crystal Bowersox, Lee Dewyze
No. 3 Siobhan Magnus, "Across the Universe"
Her weird spiel about her younger sisters aside, Siobhan bounced back from a pretty rough week to have a restrained, nuanced and perfectly on pitch performance without using her patented shriek. We all forget what a good voice is hiding in there sometimes. Kara criticized her for being too restrained, which is rich since they've told her to tone it down previously. Also, it fit the song. It wasn't sleepy either, like Randy and Ellen said. It's a ballad. Some ballads are slow. We found it haunting.
No. 4 Michael Lynche, "Eleanor Rigby"
We are at odds with the judges on this one. After David Cook masterfully rocked out on "Eleanor Rigby" (plus it being our favorite Beatles song), we weren't sure Michael should pick this. But his R&B changed the song completely and left a really solid performance in its wake. It wasn't blow-me-away good, but it was definitely better than Simon would have you believe. Plus, "musical"? What are musicals like in England? Again, this was current R&B all the way.
No. 5 Crystal Bowersox, "Come Together"
We disagree with the judges -- this was completely old-fashioned. It was like Janis Joplin meets the Beatles and we could not hear this on a radio station nowadays at all (at least not any stations that aren't Classic Rock). And that's fine, but let's call a spade a spade. Her unanimous praise is getting old -- she should be told when she has an off week. Randy came the closest when he said twice it wasn't her best performance. It wasn't. And several Idols out-sang her Tuesday night.
No. 6 Lee Dewyze, "Hey Jude"
This is a sing-songy, repetitive song. All you can really do is wait until the end when the backup singers take over the "nah nah nahs" and try to let it rip. Unfortunately, it just turned into pure karaoke, complete with a break-down and Lee trying to get the audience to clap over their heads. This was a terrible choice for him. He could've done so much more with making a current-sounding performance out of "Penny Lane" or "Day Tripper." Here's hoping he's safe because Kara is right that his voice is the most radio-friendly of the bunch, but this was a bad night for Lee.
Tier 3: Andrew Garcia, Tim Urban, Aaron Kelly
No. 7 Andrew Garcia, "Can't Buy Me Love"
We think we get what Andrew was going for -- a throwback, Buddy Holly, pompadour, Elvis kinda vibe (Randy Jackson'd). But if he was trying to get his Brian Setzer on, he needed to go bigger. He needed like a powder blue tuxedo and a stand-up bass. Simon was right to criticize Andrew and the band, but we think instead of pulling it back, he could've gone the other way and done more with it. The vocal by itself wasn't bad and the break-down, like Kara pointed out, was great. But overall, not that strong.
No. 8 Tim Urban, "All My Lovin'"
Of course he did one of the most bubble gum Beatles songs. Of course. Tim Urban is like a little wind up muppet and he smiles and he bops around and he plucks his guitar and lalalala. Between his mop-top hair and the smile and this tween-friendly song, he isn't going anywhere. But damn. All he was missing was a head waggle in time to the music. We fully expected to see hoards of panties just a-flyin' on stage.
We also love how Randy Jackson has just completely given up in regards to Tim. He's going to judge the performances on a Sliding Scale of Tim. Well, that's nice. Heck, we can say that some songs the homeless man on our block sings are better on the Homeless Man Scale than others, but that doesn't mean he should be on "American Idol," understand Jackson?
No. 9 Aaron Kelly, "Long and Winding Road"
Let's just say that Aaron Kelly's "Long and Winding Road" is aptly titled. This season's David Archuleta he is not. Could he even hear himself? It was flat almost the entire way through, he has the stage presence of a tree stump and the final last note was like his "Idol" death rattle. Go home, Aaron Kelly!
Who's going home?
Tim Urban has the hit the Bottom 3 several weeks in a row now, is it finally his time? We can only hope. If not him, maybe Aaron Kelly or Andrew Garcia? They've never hit the Bottom 3, though, and Katie Stevens has several times. But she was phenomenal tonight. Let's hope she isn't a surprise elimination and one of those three gentlemen is packing his bags. It's way past time for a guy to leave anyway. |
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