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Grooch

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Pantageas, I agree with everything you just said.

Grooch

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Erika, I think they will get better as they go along. I am sure most of them had first night jitters.

The jusges said many times how much better they were at the auditions, but sucked here.

Denecee

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:44 am EditMoveDeleteIP
If I have to pick a favorite, it will be Josh. I thought Ashley, the youngest of the girls, was the most respectful to the judges (out of the girls). AI is starting to bore me, I can't wait till next week with the wild card we may get some good auditions.

Fruitbat

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
We are also listening to them singing with only a piano, an instrument that does not lend itself well to some of their styles.

I didn't watch last year until the end but now I would love to watch this stage of the show and see Kelly, Justin, Tamara and Nikki singing with just a piano, nervous out of their minds.

Essence

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 11:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This show was about the same for me last year at this point. To me, it doesn't get interesting until the final 10 start getting weeded out. I liked the format last year where they had to sing different styles each week. This really shows who has the talent and can adapt. I didn't realize how good Kelly and Tamyra were last year until the weekly competitions with the top 10 started. Neither of them blew me away before the finals. I'm thinking it's going to be the same for me again this year.

Fruitbat

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 12:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That is good to hear, Essence.

Not1worry

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 12:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
So do they sing with something other than a piano later on? I too, hope that this gets better soon. If Clay doesn't get a wildcard spot, I may give up on it altogether. (Who am I kidding, I watch all these shows to the bitter end)

Car54

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 01:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Essence, that is good to hear. I will watch a bit longer and see if it gets better.


I guess I don't have a problem with the judges trying to impact the opinions of the voters. Simon is the one who has to be able to market whoever wins ....it is his record label, so why shouldn't he get to do whatever he can to get a winner he can make money on. No one has to vote the way he says...and seems like most of the time when he speaks his mind, there is a backlash in the opposite direction any way.

I don't think anyone takes Paula's criticism or praise very seriously...and I don't think Randy has been unfair to anyone that I recall.

Rissa

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 01:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You want to hear loads of pure, awe-inspiring talent? Just wait.... Canadian Idol is on the way {ducking} :)

Simon does tend to steer opinion, but then it's his company who has to back the winner and he has a pretty good idea of the type of singer and voice that would be successfull, so he's forgiven in my books. LOL

Rissa

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 01:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
GMTA Car. LOL

Last year Paula made an effort at constructive critism while still being the most complimentary of the three judges. I thought she was too easy on the kids and didn't do them any favours by pulling her punches, but this year she seems to have gone off the Pollyanna deep end. She isn't saying ANYTHING but a simple cliche for every performer and most of the time she doesn't even comment on their singing, just their looks and clothing.