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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 5:22 am
I'd love to see Jordin and Blake as the final two! Not likely to happen though. I've re-watched some of Melinda's performances and she is just an incredible vocalist. If only she could get the rest of the package right she would be a superstar.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 6:39 am
I would like a Jordin and Blake final two as well. I think Melinda's voice is just about perfect but she is mising something in the performances, she just doesnt seem to feel the songs. She has a powerful voice but the emotion isnt there and her whole demeanor just isnt one of a performer.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 7:31 am
One of the things that is fun about watching great performers is that they are enjoying themselves so darn much. Just pick any one of them and you can almost always see the fun that they are having. Also, like it or not, most successful stars aren't humble. They know they are good and they enjoy showing it. With Melinda, it somehow looks like she is working. It doesn't look like fun. She looks so uncomfortable that it makes me uncomfortable watching her. LOL - Now I'm not suggesting the Melinda should go and get herself a big ego. She just needs to get a little more confidence. The judges, the fans and the audience have told her again and again how much they like her. It's one thing for her to be humble but after a while as a fan I feel somewhat frustrated and rejected like somehow we need to do more. But what more does she want to convince her that she is good?
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 9:38 am
Jimmer, it is interesting to me that you perceive that Melinda is working instead of having fun - my hubby and I have gotten the opposite impression. I am truly neutral on her apparent humility. It is hard not to notice, but for me it is a complete non issue. When she sings, I am blown away and truly moved. My hubby and I find her vocals strangely soothing or healing ... Of course I completely respect that everyone is going to perceive her differently. She seems like a very nice person, but not necessarily like someone I would have a lot of fun hanging out with. As a singer though I find her I find her mesmerizing.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 10:14 am
Sharinia I have to say that I partially agree with you. She doesn't so much look like she is working during her performance. However, she appears so uncomfortable after her performance, I may be reading that discomfort into her performance. I will say that her vocals are absolutely stunning.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 11:17 am
I think Melinda has a fantastic voice. Do I think she's "idol" material? Not so much, not any more. I'd hoped to see a bit more personality outta her, and really, all we see are awesome vocals and terrible clothing choices. I'm also starting to get tired of the "you really like me?" routine from her. At first, I really did think it was genuine. But week after week of being told that you are one of the best singers there, don't you think that at some point, your confidence level would boost? Don't you KNOW when you've absolutely NAILED a performance? I think part of the humble bit has to do with her body language (and body type). She's kinda got a "turtle pulling its head into its shell" kinda look. But come ON, girl! You've never gotten a single negative comment from the judges. Isn't about time you stood straight and acknowledged that you've earned the right to be on this show? I've liked Blake as one of the better guys, from the beginning. But I think he's not performed his best the last few weeks (this past week, his voice sounded really thin). I like his beatboxing schtick, and I like that he's different and isn't conforming to the "guy idol" look. Personality-wise, I think Jordin's got a chance to win this thing. She's really grown week by week, she's got a great voice, and she's got a great personality. She's obviously excited about being there. And for a 17 year old, she's got maturity beyond her years (are you listening, Sanjaya?). And personally, I'd still love to see LaKisha win, just cause I love her backstory. Although, we did this before with Fantasia, so maybe we're all over that "mom with the kid" thang.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, April 09, 2007 - 6:48 am
I think Jordin is truly what American Idol is all about -- young enough to grow but young enough to appeal to the target demographic of most record companies...and the fact that the girl can really sing is a plus! I think the reason that Sanjaya looks so puzzled at times during the judges' comments is because it is hard to hear them. I've heard several contestants say in the past that they just smile and nod and then go backstage after the show and listen to the judge's comments.
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Sourweedjm
Member
04-06-2007
| Monday, April 09, 2007 - 3:58 pm
thanks for all of the warm welcomes! I will try to post more but all of you are such wonderful writers and that is not my gift at all and i feel a little inadequate.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, April 09, 2007 - 5:52 pm
No comment on why *I* think Sanjaya looks puzzled all the time! <snicker>
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Monday, April 09, 2007 - 10:19 pm
Sour, welcome to the board Your writing is totally fine. No one is judging. Please do post more.
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Hobbs
Member
08-05-2002
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 6:42 am
Sourweedjm, your opinion, not your writing is what makes you an important addition. Welcome aboard!
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 10:47 am
Melinda herself admits that her friends have always dressed her (giving her dressing tips). At Idol clothes are picked out for her to choose from; she could be tired of all that guidance. Just maybe; Melinda is aware and consciously knows her body’s shape is not like others and she is not comfortable in anything she would wear. Notwithstanding she wishes from among all the clothes experts she has met; one would be honest enough and tell her exactly her body type, tell her on account of its proportion this is what you must do to compensate. Without her having to ask or pretend all is well and normal. I think if Melinda doesn’t feel comfortable with her body, her facial expressions will not be either, yet she may be too embraced to ask I also noticed Melinda is most comfortable and beautiful when she demonstrate a specific emotion in song; she stands upright, opens her chest, throws and extends her hands wide and her head goes up and neck lengthens which gives her height. She looks taller for a minute, and then she slumps back into the song sending her back into her uncomfortable self. I am waiting for Simon to mention it, he is noticing something does not add up.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 12:16 pm
Trini, I did your voting for your girl Jordin last week. Want me to vote again tonight for you???? Let me know who you want me to vote for, I will make a couple of calls for you.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 12:46 pm
Maris, If you need further inspiration to vote for Jordin, I'd be very happy if you could toss her a few votes from me. I think she is wonderful and I can't understand why she always seems near the bottom, based on Dial Idol's estimates.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 12:52 pm
Jimmer, I voted for you last week! What, am I not good enough??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 1:00 pm
Of course you are Scooter. LOL - I'm simply accepting offers.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 1:04 pm
Oh ok...just checking (There was 25 exclamation points up there)
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 1:47 pm
Did that mean you voted only 25 times for Jordin (for Jimmer) last week? 
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 3:40 pm
Sour, welcome to the board. We can always use more opinions, and don't worry about the writing. None of us, well most of us are not pros at this. It gets easier as you do more of it.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 3:43 pm
I would like to see Melinda go more casual in her clothes. To me she always looks "bound," if you know what I mean. She just does not look comfortable in them. It strikes me that it is not her natural way of dressing or she would be more at ease. Lord! Someone help her with the clothes. She is such a great singer and a supernice person. I would hate to see her lose this thing because of the way she dresses.
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