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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 10:04 am
I like James and was sorry to see him go. But I co-sign everything Maris said up there. Haley's got chutzpah. Love her.
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Gldnlvr
Member
08-03-2007
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 10:10 am
I like Scotty but it seems like the songs he has sung have been way easier than Hayley's . . . I could picture Simon always saying too safe to him. I would love to hear Hayley belt out a current jazzy version of a Patsy Cline oldie similar to what Norah Jones did with Crazy. She definitely wins Most Improved this season so I'm glad she found her way to top 3.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 10:10 am
I like Haley, but the constant growling because she can't hold the notes is not talent.
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 10:14 am
I think if Lauren were to win, her parents who have been at every show, would certainly look out for her. James is the one I thought was emotionally fragile. I wish him well.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 11:15 am
I voted for Haley at least 10 times, so I did my job of keeping my favorite!
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Dke1212
Member
07-13-2005
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 11:26 am
If Haley makes it to final, I'll tune in at end to get numbers and probably vote for her...if she is against Scotty! If it's Lauren and Scotty, hmm...probably do the same thing. If it's Haley and Lauren, I'll just wait til the results show to see who 'America' voted for.
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Iluvreality
Member
05-08-2011
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 12:05 pm
James is a very talented young man. I know we will hear more from him in the future. I just get a uncomfortable feeling watching Scotty perform. He is not the one. Too bad Simon wasn't there this year to really tell these young people what is what. No need to watch anymore.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 12:56 pm
Cowboy Bob or Janice Joplin Jr. for the win. ;)
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Iluvreality
Member
05-08-2011
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 1:45 pm
Or Alfred E. Newman.
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 3:44 pm
My problem with Scotty and I know it is silly is that he is too polished. It seems like every move is calculated, and he seems cold to me. I dont get emotion from him when he sings any song. This week they want this and he belts it out, clinically and in perfect pitch but no emotion.
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C1mag
Member
07-11-2005
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 3:50 pm
Thank you Maris. I've kept my mouth shut or rather my fingers away from typing much about idol but I agree with your thoughts on Scott. There have even been weeks I sware that kid has phoned it in knowing he's comfortable to the very end. Nothing against him at all. I am not the greatest fan of his sound but there is no denying of all the contestants he's probably going to have the most success. Country is loyal and although right now he'd probably be their answer to Justin Beiber his vocals are already major so his transition from teen to adult will be no problem. Feel bad for James. I had a feeling they might be giving him a false sense of security but hopefully he will find his way to success as well. Three cheers for Haley!! I like that girls voice
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 4:05 pm
Maris... I have felt that same way about Scotty. He can sing (not my preference, but he can sing) but I just feel he is unattached and posing.
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 4:07 pm
He is a performer, not an artist.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 4:09 pm
But the kid is only 16 or 17...remarkably poised for that age but he can't have the emotional attachment to songs that a person who has gone thru a lot in their lives...I'm sure he will grow as time goes by.
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C1mag
Member
07-11-2005
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 4:19 pm
Roxi I agree. I laughed when Lady GaGa is telling him to make love to the mic like it's his girlfriend. He looked a little wide eye'd there. The one thing I do find interesting about that kid is how deep and resonant his voice is for his age. Thats why I think his transition from Teen to young adult vocally will be real smooth. I honestly think he's a gold mine type of find for his sound and style. I'm just not a fan of that sound. Sorta reminds me of Randy Travis.
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 4:29 pm
Lauren is knocked because she is too emotional and Scotty is knocked because he is not emotional enough. That is just the way 16 year old girls and 17 year old boys are.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 5:25 pm
Lazy ... Very True! But while AI wants that whole package they decided to lower the age this year thinking that what they are looking for may exist in someone younger. I don't think they found it... just a younger singer who may grow into what they are looking for.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 6:59 pm
I am totally and completely done with American Idol. For this season, and possible forever. I am not interested in seeing a finale where there are two teen-aged 16 year olds. A 16 year old is NOT an American Idol, not in my book, not ever. This entire season has been a complete and total farce, from beginning (oh, look how nice and sweet the judges are) to the end (oh, look how nice and sweet the judges are). Allowing 15 year olds to compete is a major mistake. Not only is it NOT believable when a 15 year old sings about a broken heart, but the immature teen may also not be the most appropriate "winner." Lauren has absolutely no business being in the finale, and should have been the one to go last night. Scott is a one trick pony, and has spent way too many years practicing in front of a mirror. He's fake and the only thing going for him is his deep voice (which is truly limiting and not all that exciting, honestly). Haley has potential -- at this point I think she should win -- but she has to learn that the growl isn't always a tool she should pull out and she has to learn to stop screaming when she can't hit a note. At this point I strongly suspect a 16 year old finale. But I no longer care. American Idol lost a viewer, and I will definitely put my money where my mouth is and not support them at all (no dialing in of votes, no purchasing AI sponsored music). Of course, if Haley wins, I'll laugh and laugh and laugh. All the crap she took all season long from the judges (and apparently they gave her crap this week as they did last week?). Jennifer did not want her to win. I don't know why, I think she's jealous? I dunno. I'm done. And likely, done forever. It was nice knowing ya. ETA: Jordin Sparks was a major disappointment. Like a Beyonce wannabe and not all that good at it. Overmarketed and overpackaged. Sadly.
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Sportsfan
Member
09-03-2007
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 7:43 pm
I think It is largely the judges fault for going off on Haley and then Steven dissing the other two judges. It got a lot of Haley fans upset not to mention all the Steven fans voting to prove the other two wrong. I knew at that moment that Haley was guaranteed a spot. Not sure if I will watch the rest of the shows. James was by far my fav. He sang the Journey song "Don't stop believing" amazingly well, it is an incredibly hard song to sing.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 7:51 pm
I will probably watch next season.. but this one is done for me. Lauren is just too immature and will be eaten up by an industry of rejection. Scotty is too rehearsed with no emotion. His baritone is a novelty, but all his songs sound the same. I was over it weeks or months ago. I don't care for Haley's tone nor her growl. I was really turned off by her constant back talking and eye rolls. Oh but JLo got her new video showcased, Steven got his new album and book showcased. These two were never gong to give negative feedback because it might hurt their image. They don't want to turn off their fans so they were going to be nothing but overwhelming nice to everyone.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 8:13 pm
Just one small comment--Haley doesn't scream cause she can't hit a note. I've watched and rewatched a lot of performances and she has a wide range. She got growly on Earth Song but apparently Micheal Jackson delivered the performance in much the same way.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 9:42 pm
NYheat, she growls in every song when the note she has to hit is a stronger note, as though if she didn't her voice might crack. Sure, she can hit a wide range of notes, but any time she has to hold a strong note she growls
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 11:04 pm
Disagree. She growls where she feels like it cause the spirit moves her, not cause she can't hit or hold the notes. Also, listen to some of her studios. They are consistently good and much less growling. I and many others think she has an amazingly versatile voice, including a lot of past successful Idols. This is why she climbed up from fodder status. Haley's amazing.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Saturday, May 14, 2011 - 5:11 am
I think Haley has overused her growl. She started to really do so in the beginning when the judges used to go nuts over it. Jimmie I said it once... She doesn't know who she is yet. Once she figures that out she just may surprise all of us. That said the replay I heard of her first song was quite painful.
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Saturday, May 14, 2011 - 6:46 am
he is too polished. It seems like every move is calculated, and he seems cold to me. Oddly, that was my problem with Lambert.
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