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Meagain
Member
07-20-2005
| Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 9:30 pm
Marty did it for me tonight.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 9:47 pm
Random thoughts about tonight's show (JMO of course ): Deanna-thought the song was one of her better performances tonight, but still don't personally care for her voice overall and don't really see her fronting INXS. Ty-did a good job, has a good voice, but still seems very peppy...more like for broadway or something solo, not INXS, doesn't really deserve bottom 3 but votes may put him there again. Susie-thought she did a better job the past two weeks than she did tonight, she's okay but bet she'll be in the bottom 3. JD-just okay tonight, runs hot and cold various weeks, a little on the cheesy/sleazy side at times, but INXS really likes him I think. Jordis-NOT good tonight, deserved the criticism they finally gave her, started strong and has been getting worse the past few weeks I think, loses points for me for freaking out too much about the songwriting this week...after she was so "confident" the week before about her lyrics and pushing hers over JD's, maybe needs a bit more maturing yet to come into her own more, wonder how much of a feel she has for these "classic" songs, has built an EXTREMELY strong fan base if she's not in bottom 3 this week!! Marty-not one of his stronger performances, looked disheartened by INXS's remarks when they basically said he's not really right for their band already tonight, doubt now they'll choose him and I think Marty looked like he realizes that now, still seems to me like he's a VERY nice guy though. Mig-his song was alright, performed it well, had the look, still the best "total package" for what INXS is looking for I think, the Aussie will still win it I predict! Hope this post makes sense. It's past my bedtime!
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 11:44 pm
I thought Susie did well, but felt she was aping Mick Jagger at times-- She makes me wonder what her personal style is, I think (like others have said) that is why she keeps getting in the bottom three. Oh well. She obviously didn't win points with her "let's pick names out of a hat" idea and then begging for the original song performance when she didn't pick her name out of a hat-- Ugh! I was disappointed in Marty, his performance was, like Jon said, a little too much screaming-- And a lot like the original version of the song, I was hoping to hear it be more low-key and menacing. His speech about leading INXS back into the future was sweet but in a way, a little condescending? I don't know. I still don't think they'd make a comeback with a much heavier sound. I also don't think INXS sound much like Franz Ferdinand even in spirit? I thought it sounded like he really didn't know what he was talking about when he was talking about dance pop. But I love Marty! I thought Deanna's song was much better than MiG's-- I thought MiG would do something a little less metal-lite sounding. Reading the lyrics on the captioning, I wasn't sure what the song was about-- Maybe about getting through the competition? If that was it, it was a little hostile. Did he say what it was about? I'll look for the lyrics later, maybe he posted his the way JD did his from the songwriting clinic.... Even though JD said he was going to put "chunka chunka" into "Cold as Ice," it was not as JD-fied as I expected! It felt really flat, and Jordis was horrible. I had to turn when she was on the ground trying to hit the squeaky notes at the end, so I missed the critique-- I'm glad to hear it was honest!
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Donut
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07-31-2001
| Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 11:58 pm
Jordis-was sadly pitiful Suzie-she did great but she's not a rock star to me. I loved when she sang her last few words lying on her back after her dive, great touch. Singing with the group was good. too much humping the guitarist Deanna- interesting outfit, ok song. she just doesnt move me.. not crazy for her voice although it is a good strong blues voice JD- didnt like his sped up version. sounded like he wanted to just get it over with. too much posing like he's the gift to the world when he performed. Good voice tho. Marty- i thought brilliant again, and again he wasnt given the props i think he deserves. Bummer hearing that he's prob. not right, when he has been a favorite to win.. I agree tho, that he's a bit too Pscyhedelic Furs/Alice cooper/bowie ish for their band. He just may not fit, but hope he hits it big. Havent seen anyone like him in twenty years and i like it.. Mig- i like him too much too judge him well.i was nervous for him and he did better than i thought he would, given the buildup of failure expectation. i liked the refrain of the song alot, and thought it would do well on radio. Hubby thought it was too happy a refrain like the house band said Ty- very good tonite, professional. But i still think if you have to talk about your soul, than maybe you don't really have it.. did i forget anyone? could someone please post Migs lyrics? thenks thought the bottom 3 was interesting...
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Bbfanatic
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 12:04 pm
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/tv/mmx-050823-chicago-rockstar-inxs-marty,1,7318556.story?coll=mmx-home_top_hedsh2o
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Bbfanatic
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 12:14 pm
Here is an article from Feb '05 about auditions http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/tv/mmx-050208-inxsaudition,0,5555524.story
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 2:25 pm
Bb, thanks for posting these links! Hmmm....Marty's into older women. There might be hope for me out there yet!! LOL
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 4:26 pm
Scorpio, I think there is a difference between songwriting on your own time and songwriting in 12 hours. As Jordis said, it can take some time to polish something up till you're happy with it. And I'm still hoping for a Mig win! 
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 5:58 pm
The good-bye speech from Deanna was very emotional! Tonight was good for giving Suzie back some confidence. I don't care for her voice, but thought she nailed her song this week. I'm hoping for a Mig win too, Costa!
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 6:44 pm
Any more news on tonight's show? I take it Deanna is out, but who were the bottom three...caught Suzie's performance at the start, but missed the rest...thanks for any fill-in!
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 7:35 pm
Bottom three were Deanna, Ty, and Marty. (Jordis looked VERY shocked that she wasn't in it. She said that she thought she deserved to be. Susie was also VERY shocked that she wasn't because she has been for the past few weeks. Mig also said that he thought he could have performed his song better too.) Ty sang "New Sensation"-did a pretty good job Deanna sang "Elegantly Wasted"-not too good Marty sang "Don't Change"-did a very good job, best performance of the three IMO Very emotional good-bye from Deanna. She told them how incredibly sad she felt having to leave.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 7:41 pm
P.S. Noticed that Garry Gary Beers wasn't back tonight again. He was always one of my more favorites in the band!
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 1:36 am
Thanks, Kc103! I am surpised at the bottom three! I really like Ty!
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Kimmo
Member
05-02-2003
| Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 4:56 am
Ty sang "What You Need," it was a very loyal rendition of the original version-- Weird that he got all happy-looking during the performance and as soon as the music stopped he turned the happiness off and looked totally serious! I don't know why I didn't like Marty's performance for the most part, I felt like I could barely hear him over the music and thought he was screaming too much. But obviously from the audience reaction and posts here he was the best! There are spoilers for the competition and elimination nights at www.migcentral.com, too, and it was clear everyone thought Marty was the best...Maybe my TV is too old and the sound is bad or something. The recap at www.rockstar.msn.com says that MiG's song, "Do or Die," was about the competition-- But I couldn't find the lyrics online.
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Shelb724
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 8:01 am
has anyone found the link where we'll be able to buy the CD? they mentioned it on tv last night, but i haven't been able to find it. thanks!
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Jeanne
Member
07-15-2005
| Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 9:34 am
Boo to Jordis not being in the bottom three.
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 10:09 am
I love Jordis & JD!! Glad to see Deeana go!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 11:36 am
Shel, You can either download your music selections (contestants' covers and original artists) or buy the CD compilation which will be available at a future date. There's some place on the Rockstar.MSN site at the bottom of the front page to sign up for a newsletter and alerts. I would imagine you'd be notified of CD release.
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Shelb724
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 12:38 pm
thanks color, i'll look for it. i feel like i'm reliving my college life (i'm 50). i love this show!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 6:31 pm
Shel, me too. And I'm 58!! I was always behind the times re music. I'm lovin' this rock. Can't understand why ratings for the show are low. Right now I've got PBS "Soundstage" on TV. It's Ringo tonight!!
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Bbfanatic
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 9:28 pm
It wouldnt be right for this show, but I wish I could just hear Marty sing Cheap Tricks "The Flame". I always thought Robin Zander of Cheap Trick was hot, back in the day. Marty reminds me of him 
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 10:07 pm
Bb, I can see where Marty reminds you of R. Zander a little, probably the general hairstyle/color. How about throwing in "I Want You to Want Me" for someone to do?? A great song!! Or even "Surrender"...a pretty popular rock anthem IMO. I'm still really enjoying this show too! I'll miss it when it finally comes to a conclusion. With the looks of the ratings I doubt any other band would try something like this. It was nice to see it back to an hour episode on Wed. though.
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Bbfanatic
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, August 26, 2005 - 11:45 am
Now this is rock n roll. Go MartLove! picture from RockstarINXS website
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Missfebruary
Member
04-04-2005
| Friday, August 26, 2005 - 2:17 pm
Thanks for that pic! Woo Hoo! I didn't even know I liked him until Tuesday night. Marty kind of snuck up on me...and I don't mind at all.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, August 26, 2005 - 2:46 pm
I'm enjoying this show, too! <i was born in the ice age > Thekid and I watch it and absolutely love it! We didn't get into it until it was half over so we missed the earlier singers. I like all who are left. I don't care for JD's attitude, but it might be just right for INXS. Ty has grown on me. With the exception of this week, Jordis has been right on. Marty is perfect! <although he does remind me of a blond Alice Cooper, occasionally > Mig is interesting and definitely going for the win. Susi 'seems' to be the weakest performer. All the above are IMHO! 
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