Alex Preston sang Don't Speak by No Doubt-- I was digging this performance. I think he did such a good job of putting something together that stayed true to him but honored the original arrangement of the song. Keith wanted him to bring a little bit more edge. Jennifer said it's the kind of song that you can't help but identify with the original artist. This laid back version of it kind of sucked the energy out of the song. Harry wants to see him move around and engage the audience more.
Score: 7 out of 10
Majesty Rose sang Shake it Out by Florence and the Machine-- The song was too big for her, and as a result vocally she seemed to get swallowed up by the song. Her performance was entertaining but the vocal still isn't there for me. Jenn admitted the vocals were all over the place but the performance was a ten. Harry felt she was so close to connecting and breaking through in this competition. You're so diverse that it's hard for people to find something to latch onto. He added that he was proud of her. Keith felt it was the perfect song for her but her energy gets dispersed with the energy of the crowd. You need to center yourself.
Score: 7 out of 10
Dexter Roberts sang Boondocks by Little Big Town-- Harry said you choose huge songs and it's rhythmically driven, and you need to be able to make it your own. Keith said had Little Big Town not sang that song and it was given to you, it would have been a hit on country radio for you. Jenn said she could see what Harry and Keith were saying, but felt Dexter did a good job. It was hard for me to judge Dexter's performance cause vocally it was solid, but performance wise, it could have used a little bit more. I most identify with Keith's comments. I think he definitely could record country hits today, I think it's a matter of him showing us what is so special about him.
Score: 8 out of 10
Malaya Watson sang The Long and Winding Road by The Beatles-- Malaya's voice was just absolutely flawless in this number. I felt every word, and she took this song by The Beatles and she made it relevant to today; that's meaningful. I hear a passion in her voice, and it's not just a passion that is about her connection with words, but a passion to singing itself. t's very Lauryn Hill in Sister Act. Keith said that was beautiful baby. It really showed me your spirit. Jenn said your voice stands out above everyone else's for me. She compared him to a young Michael Jackson. Harry said you consistently improve. The performance was strong, you can become something great, don't worry about stardom, work on your craft.
Score: 10 out of 10
Sam Woolf sang Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's-- The performance had a good flow to it, vocally it was a solid performance, now he just needs to connect on a more emotional level with the song. Jenn said that song was perfectly suited to you. She wanted him to make a better connection to the song. Harry liked the stripped down performance of the song. Harry felt it was the most comfortable he has seen him. He agreed with Jenn's telling him to make a connection. Keith said don't feel obligated to hit every note perfectly, loosen the edges, glide around the words.
Score: 8 out of 10
Jessica Meuse sang Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac-- The song fit Jessica perfectly, this was her vibe totally. I could see her making a record very reminiscent of what Stevie Nicks did when Fleetwood Mac was at it's height. Harry said you did a nice job, you felt focused, and you were thinking about what the song means to you. This performance seemed different to me, nice job. Keith thought she looked comfortable. He said work on being as comfortable without an instrument as you are with it. Jenn said you have the voice, now I need to feel something too.
Score: 8 out of 10
CJ Harris sang If It Hadn't Been For Love by The SteelDrivers -- I love the feeling that CJ brings to his performances. He is committed, the problem was, vocally, it was not sound enough. There were a lot of hole in the vocals. Keith said it's not just about getting the note out but getting the point across. Keith and Jenn didn't think it was the best choice of song for him. Jenn didn't know the song well enough to be with him throughout the performance. Harry said you need to do a lot of things seamlessly and juggle many things to have a successful performance. Harry repeated that he has to work on his pitch. He said it was a good performance but he can do better.
Score: 7 out of 10
Caleb Johnson sang Dazed and Confused by Led Zepplin-- Nothing that Caleb does, surprises me, he is definitely the man to beat in this competition. Jenn said he can be her front man anytime. Harry said it was a great performance but something weird happened at the end. He said it's going to be tough for whoever is following that.
Score: 10 out of 10
Jena Irene sang Bring Me to Life by Evanescence-- I loved this performance, I am a huge Amy Lee fan, and this was Jena's wheelhouse. Vocally, she was strong, there was so much abandon in her voice, yet so much control. Harry said she followed Caleb's performance. He said she worked the audience, worked the bands, and I hope you're happy. Keith said she delivered. Jenn said she sounded phenomenal, she wanted her to be more messy.
Score: 10 out of 10
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
American Idol Season 13: The Top Ten Sing Top Tens
This was an up and down night of performances with lots of combat between the judges.
MK sang Perfect by Pink-- Love that track by Pink, didn't love the way she did it. Her vocals sounded weak and a little bit sloppy. She started strong, and it sounded like she ran out of breath and lost herself at the end. Keith told her to own the stage a little bit more. Jenn felt more emotion from her when she started the song than ever before. Harry didn't think it was one of her stronger performances. He feels she could put together a good album but wonders what she would put together a live show.
Score: 4 out of 10
Dexter Roberts sang Cruise by Florida Georgia Line-- This is literally one of my fave country songs ever. I love how it always makes you want to sing, and I loved how Dexter got into the song as well as the performance aspect of it. Jenn felt he sang it well, but wished he had done more to get the crowd with him. Harry did not think it was a good performance because he didn't get bigger than the song. Keith thought it was a good song choice and feels he is consistent. He liked how the song was slowed down at the beginning. Keith asked why he didn't do that throughout, and said to keep going with that and who he really is. I think with the exception of Keith, the judges are full of it. With hit songs, you're not ever going to be bigger than the song unless you have something super magical up your sleeve. And he did get the crowd in to it so I have no idea what Jenn is talking about.
Score: 7 out of 10
Jena Irene sang Clarity by Zedd-- Jena had some great energy on stage and got into it with the crowd. It started out a little quiet. It did sound like there were some technical problems, but her vocals trumped that once she got into the song. Harry said he could get a clear idea of who she is to that performance, and felt she did a lot to it considering there isn't a lot to the melody. Harry said he felt like he was at Ultra. Keith thought she moved around a lot and looked comfortable doing it. Jenn loved her singing that song.
Score: 8 out of 10
Alex Preston sang Story of my Life by One Direction-- I don't know about how the judges feel, but I liked that performance. Alex stayed true to who he was but still captured the intention of the song. His vocals were in a nice comfortable place. Keith thought he made it his own. Jenn said he owned the stage, sounded great, and reminded her of Buddy Holly. She said he evoked greatness. Harry thought he hit the bulls eye on the artistry target and leads the pack in that category.
Score: 9 out of 10
Malaya Watson sang When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars-- Love Bruno Mars, and his style suits her so much. I am happy she made the choice to not play the piano but to sit for the performance. I did feel her emotion and he sincerity so I did agree with the judges comments here. Jenn said that her not changing the lyrics did not affect her and she still had "goosies". Harry thought she was sincere in interpreting the lyrics. Keith loved hearing the control in her voice, and said it really pulled him in.
Score: 9 out of 10
Caleb Johnson sang Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga-- Caleb transformed that song and made it his own. I loved it, I anticipated those spots that get big and loud and dynamic and he handled those places exactly as I thought he would. Harry liked how he took this song and put his own spin on it. He gives him an "A+" for originality, but does feel he has done better performances. Keith said you have a killer tone and no one else has that sound. He didn't like the half time feel of it that Harry liked. He thought there was an imbalance in energy. Jenn thought it suited him in the half time feel but she thought it lacked the feeling.
Score: 8 out of 10
CJ Harris sang Invisible by Hunter Hayes-- I'm a little bit unsure of his performance. I do feel that he felt every word, but I felt like his vocals faltered in a few places. I could hear when he was going off key, and I am pretty sure he was aware of it. Keith said he nailed that song in rehearsal, but it was shaky tonight. He needs to stay in control of the pitch when the cameras are on. Work on it cause you have everything else going for you. Jenn said there is no doubt that his heart is in it. Harry said he is singing out of tune, and he needs to get his pitch in check. He purposely doesn't go to rehearsals because he doesn't care what people do in rehearsal.
Scores: 6 out of 10
Jessica Meuse sang Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People-- Jessica .... Jessica, I am still waiting for you to break out of this slump you're in. I liked this song choice, but it was quite provocative. Like Ryan said, when I played it for the first time, I didn't really hear it. I agree 100% with Jenn on this, I liked it and I understand the fact that she was trying to find that balance between lyrics and music. I think Harry took it a little too hard and literally. Jenn thought it felt really good tonight. Harry disagreed with Jenn and felt she had a complacent smile on her face. He felt her voice was one dimensional, and didn't get why she was smiling. Keith liked it and thought that she made it her own. Harry emphasized that the lyrics are not happy lyrics. Jenn said there is something more to it than the lyrics, there's the trippy melody and the groovy drive to it, so she believes Jessica was trying to find that balance in between on this.
Score: 7 out of 10
Majesty Rose sang Wake Me Up by Avicci-- I am indifferent to this. I am not a huge fan of this song to begin with so I actually liked the fact that she tried to change it. I don't necessarily think this was a winning performance for her. I still haven't seen from Majesty what I feel I want to see and hear or should see and hear. Harry felt like this performance was the Majesty that he liked when he first heard her. Keith likes Majesty but felt that the song didn't work the way she performed it. He thinks her voice always delivers. Jenn saw fear at the beginning of her performance and she said she needs to not allow herself to be affected by the negative things.
Score: 6 out of 10
Sam Woolf sang We Are Young by f.u.n. feat. Janelle Monae-- I liked this performance very much, it was actually one of my favorite tonight. I appreciated the arrangement, Sam's voice was dead on. I think he is one of the most talented contestants in the competition. Keith said he didn't have a lot of time to speak to him tonight, but said he will speak to him next week. Jenn loved it, thought it was so much better than last week. Harry still feels like he is timid. Really? I didn't feel like it was timid at all.
Score: 9 out of 10
My bottom 3 prediction: MK, Majesty, and CJ
Who is going home? MK
MK sang Perfect by Pink-- Love that track by Pink, didn't love the way she did it. Her vocals sounded weak and a little bit sloppy. She started strong, and it sounded like she ran out of breath and lost herself at the end. Keith told her to own the stage a little bit more. Jenn felt more emotion from her when she started the song than ever before. Harry didn't think it was one of her stronger performances. He feels she could put together a good album but wonders what she would put together a live show.
Score: 4 out of 10
Dexter Roberts sang Cruise by Florida Georgia Line-- This is literally one of my fave country songs ever. I love how it always makes you want to sing, and I loved how Dexter got into the song as well as the performance aspect of it. Jenn felt he sang it well, but wished he had done more to get the crowd with him. Harry did not think it was a good performance because he didn't get bigger than the song. Keith thought it was a good song choice and feels he is consistent. He liked how the song was slowed down at the beginning. Keith asked why he didn't do that throughout, and said to keep going with that and who he really is. I think with the exception of Keith, the judges are full of it. With hit songs, you're not ever going to be bigger than the song unless you have something super magical up your sleeve. And he did get the crowd in to it so I have no idea what Jenn is talking about.
Score: 7 out of 10
Jena Irene sang Clarity by Zedd-- Jena had some great energy on stage and got into it with the crowd. It started out a little quiet. It did sound like there were some technical problems, but her vocals trumped that once she got into the song. Harry said he could get a clear idea of who she is to that performance, and felt she did a lot to it considering there isn't a lot to the melody. Harry said he felt like he was at Ultra. Keith thought she moved around a lot and looked comfortable doing it. Jenn loved her singing that song.
Score: 8 out of 10
Alex Preston sang Story of my Life by One Direction-- I don't know about how the judges feel, but I liked that performance. Alex stayed true to who he was but still captured the intention of the song. His vocals were in a nice comfortable place. Keith thought he made it his own. Jenn said he owned the stage, sounded great, and reminded her of Buddy Holly. She said he evoked greatness. Harry thought he hit the bulls eye on the artistry target and leads the pack in that category.
Score: 9 out of 10
Malaya Watson sang When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars-- Love Bruno Mars, and his style suits her so much. I am happy she made the choice to not play the piano but to sit for the performance. I did feel her emotion and he sincerity so I did agree with the judges comments here. Jenn said that her not changing the lyrics did not affect her and she still had "goosies". Harry thought she was sincere in interpreting the lyrics. Keith loved hearing the control in her voice, and said it really pulled him in.
Score: 9 out of 10
Caleb Johnson sang Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga-- Caleb transformed that song and made it his own. I loved it, I anticipated those spots that get big and loud and dynamic and he handled those places exactly as I thought he would. Harry liked how he took this song and put his own spin on it. He gives him an "A+" for originality, but does feel he has done better performances. Keith said you have a killer tone and no one else has that sound. He didn't like the half time feel of it that Harry liked. He thought there was an imbalance in energy. Jenn thought it suited him in the half time feel but she thought it lacked the feeling.
Score: 8 out of 10
CJ Harris sang Invisible by Hunter Hayes-- I'm a little bit unsure of his performance. I do feel that he felt every word, but I felt like his vocals faltered in a few places. I could hear when he was going off key, and I am pretty sure he was aware of it. Keith said he nailed that song in rehearsal, but it was shaky tonight. He needs to stay in control of the pitch when the cameras are on. Work on it cause you have everything else going for you. Jenn said there is no doubt that his heart is in it. Harry said he is singing out of tune, and he needs to get his pitch in check. He purposely doesn't go to rehearsals because he doesn't care what people do in rehearsal.
Scores: 6 out of 10
Jessica Meuse sang Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People-- Jessica .... Jessica, I am still waiting for you to break out of this slump you're in. I liked this song choice, but it was quite provocative. Like Ryan said, when I played it for the first time, I didn't really hear it. I agree 100% with Jenn on this, I liked it and I understand the fact that she was trying to find that balance between lyrics and music. I think Harry took it a little too hard and literally. Jenn thought it felt really good tonight. Harry disagreed with Jenn and felt she had a complacent smile on her face. He felt her voice was one dimensional, and didn't get why she was smiling. Keith liked it and thought that she made it her own. Harry emphasized that the lyrics are not happy lyrics. Jenn said there is something more to it than the lyrics, there's the trippy melody and the groovy drive to it, so she believes Jessica was trying to find that balance in between on this.
Score: 7 out of 10
Majesty Rose sang Wake Me Up by Avicci-- I am indifferent to this. I am not a huge fan of this song to begin with so I actually liked the fact that she tried to change it. I don't necessarily think this was a winning performance for her. I still haven't seen from Majesty what I feel I want to see and hear or should see and hear. Harry felt like this performance was the Majesty that he liked when he first heard her. Keith likes Majesty but felt that the song didn't work the way she performed it. He thinks her voice always delivers. Jenn saw fear at the beginning of her performance and she said she needs to not allow herself to be affected by the negative things.
Score: 6 out of 10
Sam Woolf sang We Are Young by f.u.n. feat. Janelle Monae-- I liked this performance very much, it was actually one of my favorite tonight. I appreciated the arrangement, Sam's voice was dead on. I think he is one of the most talented contestants in the competition. Keith said he didn't have a lot of time to speak to him tonight, but said he will speak to him next week. Jenn loved it, thought it was so much better than last week. Harry still feels like he is timid. Really? I didn't feel like it was timid at all.
Score: 9 out of 10
My bottom 3 prediction: MK, Majesty, and CJ
Who is going home? MK
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
American Idol Season 13: The Top 11 Sing Songs from the Cinema
Sam Woolf sang Come Together by The Beatles from the movie Across the Universe-- Keith liked the way Sam loosened up in the performance, Jenn echoed that. I actually enjoyed hearing him sing a more upbeat song, something with meaning. I felt some passion from Sam this week.
Score: 8 out of 10
Jessica Meuse sang The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel from the movie The Graduate-- Jenn felt she never got the groove on in that song, but she does feel like she can win. Harry said the band was off, and he gave her props for sticking with it. Harry thought it was a nice job. I actually thought this was an improvement over last week, but I will admit that it didn't blow me away.
Score: 7 out of 10
CJ Harris sang Can't You See by the Marshall Tucker Band from the movie Blow-- Harry said he sang his way back to the forefront of the competition, and he felt it was a strong performance. Keith feels he knows exactly who he is from that song. Jenn said you have the ability to change the world with your music and she said she was proud of him. I'm not as enthusiastic as the judges are. I like CJ but I'd like to hear more soul from him and I still haven't heard it yet.
Score 7 out of 10
Dexter Roberts sang Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd from the movies Forrest Gump and Sweet Home Alabama-- Keith said he's starting to loosen up and really sing. Keith said find the places to make it individual to you and who you are. Jenn said it's a lot about personality, and she said you're starting to believe you can win, good performance. Harry said you're smart and you're going down the check list, solid performance. Dexter knows himself so well, and this was really the perfect song for him. He was in the zone the whole time. I agree with all the judges, I love his haircut, he looks strong and he sounds strong.
Score: 9 out of 10
Ben Briley sang Bennie and the Jets by Elton John from the movie 27 Dresses-- Jenn said she is confused because he was so country this past week, and now he's Elton John. Harry wonders if he has heard the real Ben. Keith misses his easy authenticity, and wonders who he is as an artist. I loved that he sang this.My only criticism is I don't think he has his falsetto mastered, but this was a strong performance, despite what the judges thought.
Score: 7 out of 10
Majesty Rose sang Let it Go by Idina Menzel from the movie Frozen-- Harry, Jenn, and Keith all had similar feedback for her. They all said that she's shown many sides of herself, singing Janelle Monae to Coldplay to a Disney song. They like that she's doing that. Harry said she may be spreading herself too think stylistically. Jenn said she can do anything as did Keith. I felt the judges were easy on her and hard on Ben for doing the same things. I found her to be pitchy in several areas and the judges didn't mention that once. Overrated performance but a possibly overrated contestant.
Score: 6 out of 10
Caleb Johnson sang Skyfall by Adele from the movie Skyfall-- Keith said great song choice, and great vocal restraint. Jenn said perfect song choice for you, it took us away from the rock but still you. Harry said the competition started tonight. I thought the song choice was a big risk and it paid off big time. I loved how he was vulnerable but still powerful. He was the best of the night, and continues to be the most consistent.
Score 10 out of 10
MK Nobillette sang To Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan from the movie Hope Floats-- Jenn really loved it, and she felt her really trying to connect. Jenn said she reminds her of KD Lang. Harry said you sing beautifully, make sure if you sing a run, you nail it. Keith felt MK looked like a star, and saw glimpses of who she could be. This was her best performance yet. I was impressed and I actually did have tears in my eyes by the end. She showed vulnerability this week, and she made a connection.
Score: 8 out of 10
Alex Preston sang Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard from the movie Once-- Harry said I love that you had the opportunity to do this, it was simply stated, elegantly done, and I'm proud of you. Keith said your performances hold my attention because they're raw; I love your artistry. Jenn thought it was the perfect song for him, beautiful. Another one of my favorites tonight. I agree with everything the judges said. Alex continues to take risks by being different; he embraces it.
Score: 9 out of 10
Jena Irene sang Decode by Paramore from the movie Twilight-- Keith loves when she plays the piano and the ferocity; it's exhilarating. Jenn thinks she has one of the best voices here. Harry said he can feel this big sigh of this relief from the contestants. He said you do your own thing and it was really really strong. This was my favorite Jena performance and one of my favorites of the night. She was the strongest girl, this was a passion filled performance, strong vocals, I could hear the influence of Hayley Williams but she was different than her. Jena kept herself out of the bottom three with that performance.
Score: 10 out of 10
Malaya Watson sang I Am Changing from the movie Dreamgirls-- Jenn said perfect song, perfect way to end the show. You have an amazing voice. Harry believes she's the belter of the group and thought she did a great job. Keith felt her energy and said that what she has inside is beautiful. What a strong vocal from Malaya. The song suited her well, and she equaled Jena's performance in value, vocal, and execution.
Score: 10 out of 10
My Bottom 3 Prediction (not easy to say at all!): Majesty Rose, Jessica Meuse, and CJ Harris or Ben Briley ..... I think Majesty is going home.
Score: 8 out of 10
Jessica Meuse sang The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel from the movie The Graduate-- Jenn felt she never got the groove on in that song, but she does feel like she can win. Harry said the band was off, and he gave her props for sticking with it. Harry thought it was a nice job. I actually thought this was an improvement over last week, but I will admit that it didn't blow me away.
Score: 7 out of 10
CJ Harris sang Can't You See by the Marshall Tucker Band from the movie Blow-- Harry said he sang his way back to the forefront of the competition, and he felt it was a strong performance. Keith feels he knows exactly who he is from that song. Jenn said you have the ability to change the world with your music and she said she was proud of him. I'm not as enthusiastic as the judges are. I like CJ but I'd like to hear more soul from him and I still haven't heard it yet.
Score 7 out of 10
Dexter Roberts sang Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd from the movies Forrest Gump and Sweet Home Alabama-- Keith said he's starting to loosen up and really sing. Keith said find the places to make it individual to you and who you are. Jenn said it's a lot about personality, and she said you're starting to believe you can win, good performance. Harry said you're smart and you're going down the check list, solid performance. Dexter knows himself so well, and this was really the perfect song for him. He was in the zone the whole time. I agree with all the judges, I love his haircut, he looks strong and he sounds strong.
Score: 9 out of 10
Ben Briley sang Bennie and the Jets by Elton John from the movie 27 Dresses-- Jenn said she is confused because he was so country this past week, and now he's Elton John. Harry wonders if he has heard the real Ben. Keith misses his easy authenticity, and wonders who he is as an artist. I loved that he sang this.My only criticism is I don't think he has his falsetto mastered, but this was a strong performance, despite what the judges thought.
Score: 7 out of 10
Majesty Rose sang Let it Go by Idina Menzel from the movie Frozen-- Harry, Jenn, and Keith all had similar feedback for her. They all said that she's shown many sides of herself, singing Janelle Monae to Coldplay to a Disney song. They like that she's doing that. Harry said she may be spreading herself too think stylistically. Jenn said she can do anything as did Keith. I felt the judges were easy on her and hard on Ben for doing the same things. I found her to be pitchy in several areas and the judges didn't mention that once. Overrated performance but a possibly overrated contestant.
Score: 6 out of 10
Caleb Johnson sang Skyfall by Adele from the movie Skyfall-- Keith said great song choice, and great vocal restraint. Jenn said perfect song choice for you, it took us away from the rock but still you. Harry said the competition started tonight. I thought the song choice was a big risk and it paid off big time. I loved how he was vulnerable but still powerful. He was the best of the night, and continues to be the most consistent.
Score 10 out of 10
MK Nobillette sang To Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan from the movie Hope Floats-- Jenn really loved it, and she felt her really trying to connect. Jenn said she reminds her of KD Lang. Harry said you sing beautifully, make sure if you sing a run, you nail it. Keith felt MK looked like a star, and saw glimpses of who she could be. This was her best performance yet. I was impressed and I actually did have tears in my eyes by the end. She showed vulnerability this week, and she made a connection.
Score: 8 out of 10
Alex Preston sang Falling Slowly by Glen Hansard from the movie Once-- Harry said I love that you had the opportunity to do this, it was simply stated, elegantly done, and I'm proud of you. Keith said your performances hold my attention because they're raw; I love your artistry. Jenn thought it was the perfect song for him, beautiful. Another one of my favorites tonight. I agree with everything the judges said. Alex continues to take risks by being different; he embraces it.
Score: 9 out of 10
Jena Irene sang Decode by Paramore from the movie Twilight-- Keith loves when she plays the piano and the ferocity; it's exhilarating. Jenn thinks she has one of the best voices here. Harry said he can feel this big sigh of this relief from the contestants. He said you do your own thing and it was really really strong. This was my favorite Jena performance and one of my favorites of the night. She was the strongest girl, this was a passion filled performance, strong vocals, I could hear the influence of Hayley Williams but she was different than her. Jena kept herself out of the bottom three with that performance.
Score: 10 out of 10
Malaya Watson sang I Am Changing from the movie Dreamgirls-- Jenn said perfect song, perfect way to end the show. You have an amazing voice. Harry believes she's the belter of the group and thought she did a great job. Keith felt her energy and said that what she has inside is beautiful. What a strong vocal from Malaya. The song suited her well, and she equaled Jena's performance in value, vocal, and execution.
Score: 10 out of 10
My Bottom 3 Prediction (not easy to say at all!): Majesty Rose, Jessica Meuse, and CJ Harris or Ben Briley ..... I think Majesty is going home.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
American Idol Season 13: The Top 12...Songs about Home
Last night the top 12 performed songs that reminded them of home. It was an interesting selection of songs to say the least everything from J. Lo to Montgomery Gentry. It was also a night of mediocre performances. I, like the judges, struggled to really praise the performances of the contestants when there really wasn't much to praise. Big deal, you did an "okay performance"; I am sure it left the judges wondering in some cases why they selected some of these contestants in the first place.
Those that did perform well seem to do so on a regular basis; they're consistent. I failed to remind those reading my blog last week that I give the contestants a score from one to ten --- one being you're destined to be sent home to ten being you could win this thing.
Here was the performance order: Jena Irene, Alex Preston, Jessica Meuse, Dexter Roberts, Emily Piriz, Caleb Johnson, MK Nobilette, CJ Harris, Sam Woolf, Malaya Watson, Ben Briley, and Majesty Rose.
Last night there was only one performance that was a ten to me, and that was Caleb Johnson who performed Working Man by Rush; dude stole the show. He was the only one who had a performance that would be able to stand up in the real world. He performs like he's been doing it for years. He is someone who reminds me of a cross between former contestants Bo Bice and Chris Daughtry. Harry says he is the most consistent of any contestant, but wonders what he can do to make rock n' roll more contemporary. Harry also cautions him to not be so predictable. Keith says that his voice is an amazing gift, and he says Caleb is one of the best singers that he has heard in a long time. Jennifer says she was waiting all night for a performance like this, and he brings it every time.
Caleb: 10 out of 10
There were a couple of 8's-- above average
Dexter Roberts singing Lucky Man by Montgomery Gentry and Malaya Watson singing Take Me to the King by Tamela Mann.
Dexter dedicated his performance to someone back home who is no longer with them, and that honesty and vulnerability is what makes him to well liked by the Idol viewer. I loved this performance, it was simple yet meaningful. Keith thought it was the perfect song choice, and liked the phrasing choices he made. Jennifer mentioned Scotty McCreery and how he would choose songs that were surprising yet so him. Harry emphasizes that it was without question the best performance of the night so far (and it would be one of the best overall)
Dexter: 8 out of 10
Malaya is definitely back on her game, she went from being in the bottom two last week to being one of the best. Being at the piano suited her, and she reminded me a little bit of Alicia Keys. She has a quiet power to her voice just like Alicia, and I actually heard her making an effort to enunciate every word. Harry was proud that she stayed in control all the way through. Keith and Jenn both praised her powerful vocal, and liked the song choice. Keith was actually standing up.
Malaya: 8 out of 10
There was a trio of 7's, all in the second half of the show---
They were Sam Woolf singing Just One by Blind Pilot, Ben Briley singing Turning Home by David Nail, and Majesty Rose singing Fix You by Coldplay.
Sam is so talented he is one of those people I could listen to all day. The problem is something that Harry cited which is that he doesn't always connect emotionally. Keith agreed with Harry, but on the positive side, he felt like his tone was butter and would buy his album tomorrow. Jenn said she wants to see a "super wow" performance from him.
Sam: 7 out of 10
Ben sounded good, not great, but good. The problem with this performance wasn't the performance value, but that the song itself was so vocally complicated that he lost track of the story along the way. Jenn said she felt it had a shaky start but she was with him by the end and felt the emotion. Harry said he didn't connect with the song, and he felt like it was shouted at the end. Keith also agreed with Harry and said he lost the emotion.
Ben: 7 out of 10
Majesty Rose was someone for me that was on the cusp of being a 6 but I gave her a seven. The beginning of the song was great, but when the second half came along, it was like she completely forgot what she was singing about. She sang this huge note and her voice cracked, and it was off key. I liked the song quiet. I didn't like how she reinvented the end. Harry said that he liked the beginning but not the end. Jenn reminded her that she doesn't always have to go for the big note.
Majesty: 7 out of 10
My 6 of the week went to Emily Piriz for her performance of Let's Get Loud by Jennifer Lopez.
My issue with this performance was the same issue that Harry had which is that the song and the production of it was too big for her. Basically she wasn't loud enough for Let's Get Loud and the song swallowed her whole. Keith says he loves it but doesn't say why and Jenn can't be critical of someone performing her own song.
Emily: 6 out of 10
There were four 5's in my opinion-- Jena Irene sang Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall, Alex Preston sang I Don't Wanna Be by Gavin DeGraw, Jessica Meuse sang White Flag by Dido, and CJ Harris sang Waiting on the World to Change by John Mayer.
This may be a bit harsh, but it's very honest, and I am going to be brief in my comments. All these people are in danger of going home tonight.
Jena is 17; this song was boring. She had no energy and it showed. Harry wanted more from her.
Jena: 5 out of 10
Alex sang a great song, but I don't know that the arrangement was right for him. Harry didn't like the arrangement. Keith said he felt the song was around him rather than him being centered in the song.
Alex: 5 out of 10
I love Jessica, but this song was a curse for her. It was really boring, and for a rocker that's not a good thing. Harry felt the performance was blasé. She went sharp for almost the whole thing. and Harry said no one clapped or cheered on her high note because it was so off. He didn't feel she was present in the performance. Jenn agrees and says her conviction was missing.
Jessica: 5 out of 10
CJ has tons of potential to do well in this competition but has failed to capitalize on it thus far because of bag song choices and bad arrangements. Harry said he was also sharp. Keith said he needs to make the song his own. I agree; I didn't feel a connection.
CJ: 5 out of 10
My only four of the night goes to MK who sang Drops of Jupiter by Train.
I love this song but this performance was a train wreck from start to finish. First off, she showed no confidence while she was singing or in her song choice. There were a few times where she seemed to forget lyrics or her arrangement. Keith said she seemed to have no connection with the song. Harry wondered if she really wanted to be there.
MK: 4 out of 10
Bottom 3 prediction: MK, Jena, and a toss up between Jessica and CJ (with Jessica probably on the losing end of this). Who will go home? Look for MK to be sent packing.
And now for something I've never done before!---
Introducing my sidekick....
The mysterious "M's" bottom 3 prediction: Jessica, MK, and Alex. Who will go home? MK
Those that did perform well seem to do so on a regular basis; they're consistent. I failed to remind those reading my blog last week that I give the contestants a score from one to ten --- one being you're destined to be sent home to ten being you could win this thing.
Here was the performance order: Jena Irene, Alex Preston, Jessica Meuse, Dexter Roberts, Emily Piriz, Caleb Johnson, MK Nobilette, CJ Harris, Sam Woolf, Malaya Watson, Ben Briley, and Majesty Rose.
Last night there was only one performance that was a ten to me, and that was Caleb Johnson who performed Working Man by Rush; dude stole the show. He was the only one who had a performance that would be able to stand up in the real world. He performs like he's been doing it for years. He is someone who reminds me of a cross between former contestants Bo Bice and Chris Daughtry. Harry says he is the most consistent of any contestant, but wonders what he can do to make rock n' roll more contemporary. Harry also cautions him to not be so predictable. Keith says that his voice is an amazing gift, and he says Caleb is one of the best singers that he has heard in a long time. Jennifer says she was waiting all night for a performance like this, and he brings it every time.
Caleb: 10 out of 10
There were a couple of 8's-- above average
Dexter Roberts singing Lucky Man by Montgomery Gentry and Malaya Watson singing Take Me to the King by Tamela Mann.
Dexter dedicated his performance to someone back home who is no longer with them, and that honesty and vulnerability is what makes him to well liked by the Idol viewer. I loved this performance, it was simple yet meaningful. Keith thought it was the perfect song choice, and liked the phrasing choices he made. Jennifer mentioned Scotty McCreery and how he would choose songs that were surprising yet so him. Harry emphasizes that it was without question the best performance of the night so far (and it would be one of the best overall)
Dexter: 8 out of 10
Malaya is definitely back on her game, she went from being in the bottom two last week to being one of the best. Being at the piano suited her, and she reminded me a little bit of Alicia Keys. She has a quiet power to her voice just like Alicia, and I actually heard her making an effort to enunciate every word. Harry was proud that she stayed in control all the way through. Keith and Jenn both praised her powerful vocal, and liked the song choice. Keith was actually standing up.
Malaya: 8 out of 10
There was a trio of 7's, all in the second half of the show---
They were Sam Woolf singing Just One by Blind Pilot, Ben Briley singing Turning Home by David Nail, and Majesty Rose singing Fix You by Coldplay.
Sam is so talented he is one of those people I could listen to all day. The problem is something that Harry cited which is that he doesn't always connect emotionally. Keith agreed with Harry, but on the positive side, he felt like his tone was butter and would buy his album tomorrow. Jenn said she wants to see a "super wow" performance from him.
Sam: 7 out of 10
Ben sounded good, not great, but good. The problem with this performance wasn't the performance value, but that the song itself was so vocally complicated that he lost track of the story along the way. Jenn said she felt it had a shaky start but she was with him by the end and felt the emotion. Harry said he didn't connect with the song, and he felt like it was shouted at the end. Keith also agreed with Harry and said he lost the emotion.
Ben: 7 out of 10
Majesty Rose was someone for me that was on the cusp of being a 6 but I gave her a seven. The beginning of the song was great, but when the second half came along, it was like she completely forgot what she was singing about. She sang this huge note and her voice cracked, and it was off key. I liked the song quiet. I didn't like how she reinvented the end. Harry said that he liked the beginning but not the end. Jenn reminded her that she doesn't always have to go for the big note.
Majesty: 7 out of 10
My 6 of the week went to Emily Piriz for her performance of Let's Get Loud by Jennifer Lopez.
My issue with this performance was the same issue that Harry had which is that the song and the production of it was too big for her. Basically she wasn't loud enough for Let's Get Loud and the song swallowed her whole. Keith says he loves it but doesn't say why and Jenn can't be critical of someone performing her own song.
Emily: 6 out of 10
There were four 5's in my opinion-- Jena Irene sang Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall, Alex Preston sang I Don't Wanna Be by Gavin DeGraw, Jessica Meuse sang White Flag by Dido, and CJ Harris sang Waiting on the World to Change by John Mayer.
This may be a bit harsh, but it's very honest, and I am going to be brief in my comments. All these people are in danger of going home tonight.
Jena is 17; this song was boring. She had no energy and it showed. Harry wanted more from her.
Jena: 5 out of 10
Alex sang a great song, but I don't know that the arrangement was right for him. Harry didn't like the arrangement. Keith said he felt the song was around him rather than him being centered in the song.
Alex: 5 out of 10
I love Jessica, but this song was a curse for her. It was really boring, and for a rocker that's not a good thing. Harry felt the performance was blasé. She went sharp for almost the whole thing. and Harry said no one clapped or cheered on her high note because it was so off. He didn't feel she was present in the performance. Jenn agrees and says her conviction was missing.
Jessica: 5 out of 10
CJ has tons of potential to do well in this competition but has failed to capitalize on it thus far because of bag song choices and bad arrangements. Harry said he was also sharp. Keith said he needs to make the song his own. I agree; I didn't feel a connection.
CJ: 5 out of 10
My only four of the night goes to MK who sang Drops of Jupiter by Train.
I love this song but this performance was a train wreck from start to finish. First off, she showed no confidence while she was singing or in her song choice. There were a few times where she seemed to forget lyrics or her arrangement. Keith said she seemed to have no connection with the song. Harry wondered if she really wanted to be there.
MK: 4 out of 10
Bottom 3 prediction: MK, Jena, and a toss up between Jessica and CJ (with Jessica probably on the losing end of this). Who will go home? Look for MK to be sent packing.
And now for something I've never done before!---
Introducing my sidekick....
The mysterious "M's" bottom 3 prediction: Jessica, MK, and Alex. Who will go home? MK
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
American Idol Season 13: The Top 13..... This is Me!
Dexter Roberts sang Aw Naw by Chris Young-- Loved this song choice for him. It did seem like he was having trouble hearing and perhaps that's why the pitch wasn't as perfect as it could have been. Keith said he needs to figure out how to make it a Dexter Roberts performance, Jenn felt the same and added that he really got the crowd going, but the song's key wasn't in the sweet spot of his voice. Harry thought that the ear monitor may have caused him to sing out of tune.
Score: 7
Malaya Watson sang Runaway Baby by Bruno Mars-- I was underwhelmed by the performance. I love that song, and I loved her personality, but the vocal lacked for me big time. She was mumbling a lot. Jenn loved her personality and song choice, but didn't think it was her best vocal. Harry thought she seemed nervous, and Keith didn't think she was on top of the song.
Score: 5
Kristen O'Connor sang Beautiful Disaster by Kelly Clarkson-- I felt like she was out of tune, and I still don't understand why the judges chose her for the wild card. Harry thought she was out of tune. Keith liked her song selection. Jennifer said something that made no sense, she told all the contestants to not think but to think.
Score: 4
Ben Briley sang Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash-- I need to admit something. I didn't really know Ben Briley before this performance, and so I didn't think he belonged in the top 13. Seeing him tonight proved to me that he belongs here. I loved the performance, loved his voice, and loved the way he changed it up. Keith said he has true artistry and not to ever compromise that. Jennifer liked the way he picked up the tempo and Harry agreed and then called it the best performance of the night so far. Harry admired the fact that he chose a Johnny Cash song.
Score: 9
CJ Harris sang Radio by Darius Rucker-- I didn't care much for the song choice because it did nothing to show off his vocals. It was out of tune too. I don't know what's going on. Jennifer liked the energy of the performance. Harry loves the "cry" in CJ's voice, but thought the song choice was just okay. Keith thought it was a good song choice, and liked the swagger.
Score: 6
MK Nobillette sang Satisfaction by Allen Stone-- The song choice was weird, this was probably my least favorite performance of the night so far. I didn't hear a lot of range in her vocals, she sounded very monotone throughout the performance. Harry commented on how different she looked without makeup. Keith thinks she has already grown since her audition city to now. I am still trying to figure out if he said she looked like a deer caught in the headlights. Jenn thought this performance showed a different side of her, and she loved it. Really judges?
Score: 4
Majesty Rose sang Tightrope by Janelle Monae-- Majesty is "her majesty" tonight because she is my favorite girl so far. Her song choice was awesome, and it was a difficult song, and she did it so well. I loved her vocals, she has that old school R&B style. Keith liked her song choice. Jenn said there is no one else like her, and she had a great performance. Harry said my favorite thing about you is the mystery and he called it terrific.
Score: 9
Jena Irene sang The Scientist by Coldplay-- This performance was a mixed bag for me. There were times when Jena was shining and there were times when I felt like it was almost off key, and she was pushing vocally. Jenn liked all the different dynamics in her voice, and called her a powerhouse. She felt that she pulled it off. Harry said she makes good choices on a preexisting melody. He felt like her choices drive the harmony. Keith said lean into the song and own it.
Score: 7
Alex Preston sang A Beautiful Mess by Jason Mraz-- I liked Alex's performance tonight because it had so much sincerity and I love the tone of his voice. Like Keith and Jenn, I was completely pulled into him, I was basically hanging on each word, and there was a part of me that wanted to know what he did vocally before he actually did it. Harry thought the performance was introspective. Keith disagreed a little bit with Harry and thought that it pulled him in. Jenn said she agreed with Keith and was very caught up in the mood that he created and the emotion.
Score: 8
Jessica Meuse sang The Crow and The Butterfly by Shinedown-- Jessica is someone I have been interested in since her audition, and I am a fan of her raspy tone. Certainly, it lends itself to a rock style, but she could sing almost anything. Keith liked her bold but cool song choice, he found the rasp in her voice appealing. Jenn said it was her favorite vocal performance of the night so far, and told her to relax onstage more. Harry liked hearing this different side of her, and thought she did a nice job.
Score: 8
Emily Piriz sang Glitter in the Air by Pink-- I like Emily, and I thought her vocal was stunning. My only criticism is that it was almost too perfect, and I wanted that edge that Keith was talking about in his comment. Jenn thought she did a beautiful job of taking on this song and liked her pitch and said she was gushing. Harry said it was great and she sang the melody well and conveyed the emotion well. Keith said it was a beautiful vocal performance, one of his favorites of the night. But he told her not to forget to bring the edge.
Score: 9
Sam Woolf sang Unwell by Matchbox 20-- I enjoyed Sam's onstage presence, he seems really comfortable on stage and with his instrument. I do like his vocals and how he made the song his own. I do think it was a shred too slow for my liking, had he picked the tempo up a little, I think he would have gained more interest. Harry thinks the lyric is important in that song, but wished the vocal was more messed up. I am unsure what that means. Keith thought the tempo was slow. Jennifer wants him to believe more in his abilities.
Score: 7
Caleb Johnson sang Pressure and Time by Rival Sons-- Caleb's performance was so authentic and it really took me back to when Bo Bice was on American Idol. I love having a true rock singer on the show who just bleeds rock. Caleb's vocals are the real deal, the song was perfect for him, and he is someone who could be up on a stage now and recording albums. Keith said you are so retro, but be sure to put a twist on that. Harry said if Rival Sons ever needed a singer, you'd have that gig. Keith and Jenn gave him a standing ovation.
Score: 10
Bottom 3 Prediction: Malaya Watson, MK Nobillette, Kristen O'Connor.... guy most likely to be in the bottom three... CJ Harris
Score: 7
Malaya Watson sang Runaway Baby by Bruno Mars-- I was underwhelmed by the performance. I love that song, and I loved her personality, but the vocal lacked for me big time. She was mumbling a lot. Jenn loved her personality and song choice, but didn't think it was her best vocal. Harry thought she seemed nervous, and Keith didn't think she was on top of the song.
Score: 5
Kristen O'Connor sang Beautiful Disaster by Kelly Clarkson-- I felt like she was out of tune, and I still don't understand why the judges chose her for the wild card. Harry thought she was out of tune. Keith liked her song selection. Jennifer said something that made no sense, she told all the contestants to not think but to think.
Score: 4
Ben Briley sang Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash-- I need to admit something. I didn't really know Ben Briley before this performance, and so I didn't think he belonged in the top 13. Seeing him tonight proved to me that he belongs here. I loved the performance, loved his voice, and loved the way he changed it up. Keith said he has true artistry and not to ever compromise that. Jennifer liked the way he picked up the tempo and Harry agreed and then called it the best performance of the night so far. Harry admired the fact that he chose a Johnny Cash song.
Score: 9
CJ Harris sang Radio by Darius Rucker-- I didn't care much for the song choice because it did nothing to show off his vocals. It was out of tune too. I don't know what's going on. Jennifer liked the energy of the performance. Harry loves the "cry" in CJ's voice, but thought the song choice was just okay. Keith thought it was a good song choice, and liked the swagger.
Score: 6
MK Nobillette sang Satisfaction by Allen Stone-- The song choice was weird, this was probably my least favorite performance of the night so far. I didn't hear a lot of range in her vocals, she sounded very monotone throughout the performance. Harry commented on how different she looked without makeup. Keith thinks she has already grown since her audition city to now. I am still trying to figure out if he said she looked like a deer caught in the headlights. Jenn thought this performance showed a different side of her, and she loved it. Really judges?
Score: 4
Majesty Rose sang Tightrope by Janelle Monae-- Majesty is "her majesty" tonight because she is my favorite girl so far. Her song choice was awesome, and it was a difficult song, and she did it so well. I loved her vocals, she has that old school R&B style. Keith liked her song choice. Jenn said there is no one else like her, and she had a great performance. Harry said my favorite thing about you is the mystery and he called it terrific.
Score: 9
Jena Irene sang The Scientist by Coldplay-- This performance was a mixed bag for me. There were times when Jena was shining and there were times when I felt like it was almost off key, and she was pushing vocally. Jenn liked all the different dynamics in her voice, and called her a powerhouse. She felt that she pulled it off. Harry said she makes good choices on a preexisting melody. He felt like her choices drive the harmony. Keith said lean into the song and own it.
Score: 7
Alex Preston sang A Beautiful Mess by Jason Mraz-- I liked Alex's performance tonight because it had so much sincerity and I love the tone of his voice. Like Keith and Jenn, I was completely pulled into him, I was basically hanging on each word, and there was a part of me that wanted to know what he did vocally before he actually did it. Harry thought the performance was introspective. Keith disagreed a little bit with Harry and thought that it pulled him in. Jenn said she agreed with Keith and was very caught up in the mood that he created and the emotion.
Score: 8
Jessica Meuse sang The Crow and The Butterfly by Shinedown-- Jessica is someone I have been interested in since her audition, and I am a fan of her raspy tone. Certainly, it lends itself to a rock style, but she could sing almost anything. Keith liked her bold but cool song choice, he found the rasp in her voice appealing. Jenn said it was her favorite vocal performance of the night so far, and told her to relax onstage more. Harry liked hearing this different side of her, and thought she did a nice job.
Score: 8
Emily Piriz sang Glitter in the Air by Pink-- I like Emily, and I thought her vocal was stunning. My only criticism is that it was almost too perfect, and I wanted that edge that Keith was talking about in his comment. Jenn thought she did a beautiful job of taking on this song and liked her pitch and said she was gushing. Harry said it was great and she sang the melody well and conveyed the emotion well. Keith said it was a beautiful vocal performance, one of his favorites of the night. But he told her not to forget to bring the edge.
Score: 9
Sam Woolf sang Unwell by Matchbox 20-- I enjoyed Sam's onstage presence, he seems really comfortable on stage and with his instrument. I do like his vocals and how he made the song his own. I do think it was a shred too slow for my liking, had he picked the tempo up a little, I think he would have gained more interest. Harry thinks the lyric is important in that song, but wished the vocal was more messed up. I am unsure what that means. Keith thought the tempo was slow. Jennifer wants him to believe more in his abilities.
Score: 7
Caleb Johnson sang Pressure and Time by Rival Sons-- Caleb's performance was so authentic and it really took me back to when Bo Bice was on American Idol. I love having a true rock singer on the show who just bleeds rock. Caleb's vocals are the real deal, the song was perfect for him, and he is someone who could be up on a stage now and recording albums. Keith said you are so retro, but be sure to put a twist on that. Harry said if Rival Sons ever needed a singer, you'd have that gig. Keith and Jenn gave him a standing ovation.
Score: 10
Bottom 3 Prediction: Malaya Watson, MK Nobillette, Kristen O'Connor.... guy most likely to be in the bottom three... CJ Harris
Monday, February 24, 2014
The Top 13 on American Idol Season 13 Revealed
I've been wanting to write this blog post since last Thursday when the top 13 were announced, but I had to give myself a few days to be more thoughtful and less emotional.
Who should have been in the top 13 and wasn't: Malcolm Allen, George Lovett, and Bria Anai
Who shouldn't have made the top 13: MK Nobilette, Kristen O'Connor, CJ Harris (on a bad day)
Everyone who said this was the year of the girl, I have news for you. The girls are going to have to bring it because Malcolm and George who were left out of the top 13 could have won the whole thing.
I didn't get the point of the judges choosing a top 30 (well 31, we voted if Ben Briley or Neco Star should go through). There was no point for the viewer. They chose 16 male and 15 female singers. Then during "rush week", on live TV, the judges chose 10 male and 10 female singers to sing and 5 of each never even had the chance to sing a full song from start to finish for America. I did not like the idea of that.
I enjoy all the judges; however, I felt Harry was way too harsh during all of rush week. He acted as though none of these young people deserved to even be there. I understand that he probably sees a lot of potential in many of them, but giving out a few compliments every once in a while wouldn't hurt. I honestly feel that Harry's particularly harsh comments contributed to Malcolm and George not making the top 13.
As for Bria, I think the judges just made a massive error. Kristen O'Connor was in no way better than Bria. Bria needed to be refined, but she was a diamond in the rough.
I've focused on the negative up to this point, so now I would like to sing the praises of those contestants who more than deserved to make it into the final 13. Alex Preston reminds me so much of John Mayer, I love his authenticity, and he can play a mean guitar. I love the country guy-- Dexter Roberts, there's something about him that is so blue collar, but yet, he can really sing. My hope is he doesn't get caught up in the image part of things cause I like him the way he is. Love the two rockers in this group, Jessica Meuse and Caleb Johnson, those are two who I have loved since their first auditions, and I could see them in the group of finalists. Sam Woolf is someone else who is so talented and when you look at him, it seems unlikely, but I just enjoy how he is so different than everyone else. If Malaya Watson and Majesty Rose can pull it together and be consistent, these are two ladies who could be extremely popular with America. They both have great qualities to their voices.
America's Top 13
Who should have been in the top 13 and wasn't: Malcolm Allen, George Lovett, and Bria Anai
Who shouldn't have made the top 13: MK Nobilette, Kristen O'Connor, CJ Harris (on a bad day)
Everyone who said this was the year of the girl, I have news for you. The girls are going to have to bring it because Malcolm and George who were left out of the top 13 could have won the whole thing.
I didn't get the point of the judges choosing a top 30 (well 31, we voted if Ben Briley or Neco Star should go through). There was no point for the viewer. They chose 16 male and 15 female singers. Then during "rush week", on live TV, the judges chose 10 male and 10 female singers to sing and 5 of each never even had the chance to sing a full song from start to finish for America. I did not like the idea of that.
I enjoy all the judges; however, I felt Harry was way too harsh during all of rush week. He acted as though none of these young people deserved to even be there. I understand that he probably sees a lot of potential in many of them, but giving out a few compliments every once in a while wouldn't hurt. I honestly feel that Harry's particularly harsh comments contributed to Malcolm and George not making the top 13.
As for Bria, I think the judges just made a massive error. Kristen O'Connor was in no way better than Bria. Bria needed to be refined, but she was a diamond in the rough.
I've focused on the negative up to this point, so now I would like to sing the praises of those contestants who more than deserved to make it into the final 13. Alex Preston reminds me so much of John Mayer, I love his authenticity, and he can play a mean guitar. I love the country guy-- Dexter Roberts, there's something about him that is so blue collar, but yet, he can really sing. My hope is he doesn't get caught up in the image part of things cause I like him the way he is. Love the two rockers in this group, Jessica Meuse and Caleb Johnson, those are two who I have loved since their first auditions, and I could see them in the group of finalists. Sam Woolf is someone else who is so talented and when you look at him, it seems unlikely, but I just enjoy how he is so different than everyone else. If Malaya Watson and Majesty Rose can pull it together and be consistent, these are two ladies who could be extremely popular with America. They both have great qualities to their voices.
America's Top 13
- Malaya Watson
- Ben Briley
- Emily Piriz
- Alex Preston
- Jessica Meuse
- Dexter Roberts
- Caleb Johnson
- Majesty Rose
- MK Nobilette
- Sam Woolf
- Jena Irene – Wild Card
- Kristen O’Connor – Wild Card
- CJ Harris – Wild Card
My Top 13
- Malcolm Allen
- George Lovett
- Bria Anai
- Malaya Watson
- Majesty Rose
- Jessica Meuse
- Caleb Johnson
- Alex Preston
- Dexter Roberts
- Sam Woolf
- Jena Irene
- CJ Harris
- Emily Piriz
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