Tuesday's Show 3/4/2003
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Tuesday's Show 3/4/2003
Wcv63 | Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 10:09 pm     I also thought Clay really shone (shined?) in this group. He is by far the best in show. I don't think the judges will allow a gender inbalance and that is why they are in control of 3 out of 4 votes. Djgirl...I didn't know that "Angel" was about herion addiction...I must have been living in a cave. Because of my ignorance I actually thought Aliceyn did pretty well. Carmen...pretty girl, very young but out of her element. She also did this semi-squat thing while singing that wasn't very attractive. I think she should head over to the country channel's version of AI posthaste. I could barely hear Olivia over the background track...she sounded very breathy and didn't project. Janine did this thing where she kept lifting her left arm palm up up and then placing it on her hip...rhythmically...very distracting and that's all I could see. Chip Day has never really grabbed my attention. He's good but I find my mind wandering while he sings. He also licks his lips often while singing and that drives me nuts. Nasheka...meh. Did nothing for me but always looks angry or confused while singing. Kimberly has picked songs that have the same sound and energy. Her voice does have a gravely edge to it. But she has no obvious quirks to distract. Trenyce didn't growl nearly as much this week. I wasn't real impressed during her first round but losing the growl certainly helped. I was mightily impressed that the contestants all seemed to respect the opinions and there was not bratting back or sass. Yay!!! And the families were relatively unobtrusive. Yay again!!! |
Seamonkey | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 12:08 am     Treynce contorts her face while singing.. it isn't pleasant. And the nail-tapping is not good. Throw in tonight's outfit and I'd like to see her pack up and go home. |
Hermione69 | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 04:10 am     Bastable, I think they did not invite JD back because of the male/female ratio thing. I think they really want an even balance so they stacked the WC with females. I wonder why Chip got invited back over JD, though? <Go Clay!> |
Essence | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 04:17 am     I thought Kimberly did just OK. She has yet to show me why the judges think she should make it to the finals. Clay was good. I didn't vote last night, but I wouldn't have wasted my calls voting on him. There is no way the judges won't put him through. He is automatic. (Hermione, maybe that's why you had no problem getting through). I would have voted for someone else who I wanted to see get through that may not be such a shoe in. Nasheka did about the same as her last performance to me. She has the vocals, I think she just needs more showmanship. I only cared for one of the girls the judges brought in, and that was the girl that sang Angel. I thought she did a good job on that song. Chip was a big improvement over last time based on his performance. I liked the first song better 'A Song For You'-one of my favorites. I hope he gets through, but if the judges are trying to balance things out, Clay will get the only vacant male spot. Which wouldn't be fair in my book, but who's asking me. I thought Treynce did a wonderful job. Next to Clay, she had the best performance of the night. She could probably work a crowd. Her facial expressions don't bother me...at least she is showing us something. She really gets into what she is doing. I like that. I agree about the outfit. Somebody needs to assist her on a shopping trip. I would like to see Clay, Treynce, Chip, and Alicen make it on. |
Brenda1966 | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 08:42 am     I noticed right away they weren't singing with just a piano. It makes even the weakest singer sound better when they have background vocals and a range of music behind them. Clay kicked butt! He looked good and sounded great. I think America will pick him. I voted at least 30 times for him and did get a busy signal for a good half hour. Kim will go through because the judges like her. She looks good but so far her singing has not impressed me. Chip tried too hard with the dancing. I think he was trying to show "personality" and it was distracting. His presence needs work but his voice is wonderful. If the judges are going on talent only (and not gender) he should advance. (It really irritates me to think they won't advance him because they want more females in the final to even it out.) The "new" girls were weak, all except for Aliceyn. However, all we've seen her sing is Angel. PErhaps she can't sing anything else? I wouldn't advance any of them. Naseka was better but still no stage presence. Terenyce was good but her facial expressions bother me. I can't believe the "twist" was what had already been revealed on the web site! |
Hummingbird | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 08:48 am     I have never liked that Carole King song that Kimberly chose for her performance. I had trouble gettting past the song choice. Clay IS the American Idol! Trenyce had improved but needs work on her appearance. I also liked the "Angel" girl and would like to hear her sing something else. I can't guess who else make it as no others stood out. |
Realbiz | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 08:52 am     A lesson learned - trust your first instinct, i.e. even though the 4 girls they brought back have given a fair 2nd chance, they didn't impress me. I thought some of the other top 32 sing better than these four. Looks like at least 3(Clay,Treynce,Kimberly) would be from the original 32. The only one that have a chance is the "angel" girl. |
Realfan | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 09:43 am     Wow, I really noticed a different vibe on the show tonight. The judges were cordial with each other, even though they continued to tease. And Ryan stepped over and SHOOK SIMON'S HAND?? What show am I watching? I'm shocked! Actually, I LOVED it. I think they were getting negative feedback about all the negativity, and decided to go back to being more professional. As for the singers, GO CLAY!! I am so proud of him! And Simon now sees that he's memorable for being different. WE sure remembered him. And Kimberly bombed. Too bad, so sad. Of course, so did most everyone else. I pick Clay, Taneka, Cliff, and Aliceyn to go on. I think Aliceyn can sing other songs, but she went the safe route, just like the other Kimberly did who sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Can't fault her for thinking it might work. Besides, WE hadn't heard her sing it before. |
Opie | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 10:06 am     First things first - Clay was awesome. Go Clay! About the background tracks. I would have thought this was unfair if any of the 4 call-backs had been outstanding. But since they weren't and the others competed with only piano previously, it didn't seem as unfair. Alicecyn. So she sang "Angel" at the original audition and it got her through. Then she sang it again in Hollywood and it got her cut. Now why on earth would she pick this song again? It has a 50/50 track record. I'm wondering if she really sings very much and maybe this is the only song she knows. If a call-back goes through, I'd probably bet on Janine too, although I didn't like her. I thought she sounded a little whiny, especially on the higher notes. But she has the look and has evidentally impressed them previously. And I might like her better in a lower key. When do they start singing the same genres? That's when it will get good. I think a lot of the favorites will start falling off once they get out of their comfort zone. I don't see this being as much of a problem for Clay, Kimberly Locke, and maybe Vanessa in particular. And I really want to like Nasheka, but she just seems a little immature yet. And she always looks miserable. Have you seen her pic on the Idol website? She needs to find some enthusiasm. It's too bad if she's really that unhappy or apathetic as she appears. |
Realfan | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 10:29 am     Oops! I called Trenyce Taneka. I forgot we don't get to pick all four, so yeah, Kimberly will probably advance. I noticed the music tracks, too, and when I heard the backups, I realized they were karaoke tracks. Odd! Not fair, really, to past contestants. What's the big deal about an even split between men and women in the finals? Who cares? Only one can win anyway, and as soon as the first person is voted off, it will be uneven again. Anyone else notice Kimberly sitting on Clay's lap during the little featurette? Run, Clay, run far away!! |
Brenda1966 | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 11:06 am     Realfan, yes I noticed her on his lap and the first word that came to mind to call her would get me moderated I'm sure. I agree: Run Clay! I kind of feel bad for Justin and Kelly for having to be in that movie. Does anyone really think this film is going to be remotely watchable? I'll be surprised if it stays in the theaters for more than a couple of weeks. |
Conejo | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 11:09 am     I thought Clay was great! I kept wishing last night that they would let Clay sing again since the majority of the rest of them pretty much s^cked! IMO That last girl that sang - Tnynrece (sp) needs to change her name for starters, needs to do something with that BIG hair and needs to quit contorting her face/mouth when she sings. I'd have a hard time picking 4 outta this group. Clay - for sure Tnynrece - for lack of anyone better to pick. The last 2 - I have no idea - let the judges pick. |
Weenerlobo | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 12:37 pm     Well last nite was interesting. Of course Clay was the best - I just love that kid. I spent two hours hitting my redial button, even though, as someone mentioned, the judges will probably choose him if America doesn't. D.h. was teasing me that Ryan would be telling Clay that he's got one loyal fan that called in from Michigan 200,000 times! lol I really don't think I was able to make it that high, though - lol. I was able to get through on every dial from 9:30 on. I don't understand why the judges thought Nasheka (is that the right name?) did so well. I thought the song she chose was wrong and I keep waiting to hear her use her voice with the right material. Other than that, I think Trenyce had the best offering (besides Clay) from last nite. Sure, she oversold the song, but it's always easier to make someone tone down the ham, than crank it up. Hey, does anyone else wish that Paula hadn't chopped her hair? |
Hummingbird | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 12:44 pm     It's only hair. It will grow back. |
Conejo | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 12:48 pm     I didn't even notice Paula's hair - will have to check it out tonight! |
Car54 | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 01:06 pm     I liked her hair, thought it looked young. |
Denecee | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 01:16 pm     I love her new do, but then I loved her old do too! In the words of Missy Elliot, "She got her hair did." |
Webkitty | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 01:30 pm     I love Paula's new hair! Who wants to bet that they will make us wait until the end of the show tonight to see if Clay made it through? I was as impressed with his makeover as the judges were, its nice to see someone take advice and direction from the judges. He deserves everything that will come his way. |
Texannie | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 01:36 pm     Is it a different style from last week's new haircut? Loved that one!! |
Car54 | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 01:39 pm     Texannie, maybe it was short last week and I was just blinded by Corey's hat. I didn't lose my sight last night til the pink of Trenyce's miniskirt came on at the end. |
Brenda1966 | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 01:54 pm     I like Paula's new hair, I just wish she didn't have strands of it hanging in her eyes. I don't understand how people can stand that. I realize older women (like Goldie Hawn) do that so you can't see the lines and wrinkles in their face, but it would drive me nuts to have strands of hair hanging in front of my eyes. LOL! I'm not a sheep dog! Yeah, I'm wondering how they're going to stretch this out for an hour. Hopefully not a ton of promos for that movie. I'd like to see more bio and tryout footage of the top 12. |
Weenerlobo | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 01:56 pm     Ok - I'm the only one who likes Paula's hair really really long. That's cool. It's probably because I can't grow mine that long, so I want it!!!!! |
Denecee | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 03:42 pm     Weenerlobo, I liked her hair long too! I just liked her new do too! |
Wcv63 | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 03:47 pm     Paula's hair was cut last week but styled differently. This week she had it kinda flipped out in layers sorta like the J.Lo cut she wore with the white beret and school girl outfit at one of her many appearances where they rave about her outfit. I like her new do and it seems like she can style it several different ways. Weenerlobo...I'm partial to long hair and my daughter's hair is down to her waist. She wants to get it cut. Sigh. It's just sooooo pretty. I keep talking her out of it by periodically giving her highlights with a home kit and buying her cute little hair accessories. Topic: I wish Candice would have been in the WC group. I think she could have smoked the female competition. |
Fruitbat | Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 03:59 pm     I agree on that! I think Candice was far better than most wild cards. Too bad. I noticed her during her first audition. |
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