Tonight's show 3/18/03
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Tonight's show 3/18/03
Mygetaway | Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 10:06 pm     Ok.. gotta go phone and watch family. Offline again.. Night night.. |
Rabbit | Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 11:04 pm     Hopefully, the alpha-numeric-cyber entity doesn't see this but ............ I was a Kelly fan last year but I don't think she could crack the top 5 in this years group and Justin couldn't make the top 10. Corey was the only one tonight that I found painful to listen to. (Haven't decided who will be voted off though.) |
Beachcomber88 | Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 11:19 pm     Crazydog and Walker, I'm with you on Josh. He's got a good voice, but I can't stand the country in him. He should be on that show Nashville Star. I missed the beginning so I'm not sure about this - is he definitely gone if a war starts? Is that why everyone is talking about him as if he's already done? And when or why did he decide to go country? To me that would almost guarantee that he does not win - America is looking for a pop star, not the next Billy Ray. |
Wcv63 | Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 11:22 pm     Humph Rabbit....you are wrong. Not only could she crack it but she could break it in half!! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! |
Abby7 | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 12:26 am     Double Humph Wcv! She cracked it She rocked it She stomped it and broke my back n "halved it" (or somethin' like that!) (okay, back to my cave) |
Car54 | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 04:01 am     LOL..Rabbit, I did not watch til the end last time, so I don't have the same attachment for Kelly...I thought the same thing...she was good..don't get me wrong...but I think there are people who sang last night in competition who have sung better every single time we have seen them. I do think Kelly looks better every time I see her. She has someone who is teaching her what does and doesn't flatter her. That was my issue before...she has some things she wore in competition that just did not flatter her body and face. The judges said the same thing...the competition is harder this time. I am really resisting this Clay thing. He is a very very very good singer...no question about that...and has obviously gotten good professional image advice. Not the second coming tho. Has a good future in Christian music or singing for Disney animation...not sure he has star quality when he is not singing.... sorry just not happening for me yet. But he will probably win..the show is sure presenting him that way. I think Trenyce is really far along in her development- she really does already know how to sing...but desperately needs packaging. I think she may be hurt by Paula pushing for her so hard...it makes Simon say something back every time and that is the last thing the voters hear. Love Ruben a lot...he brings it every week...I think he is not going to get me and every single song...he has me in the palm of his hand by the end...again...wish he would work on the image...that oversized T-shirt thing limits him...he needs a "look" that is versatile. I liked Josh...but think he is really conflicted about being there right now...might be better to come back later when he can concentrate... I think Carmen should have waited 2 years and studied with a professional coach..not just high school chorus teachers. She has a lot of potential but is not in the same class as the more polished singers yet. Like Ricky because he is Ricky...want him to stay for the life experience...same for Charles...but they are no way going to win. For some reason the producers like Corey a lot..he gets featured face time every week... he is not in the same class as Ricky and Charles for me...he is a little to desperate for it...it kind of puts me off. Oh well..I am prepared for another surprise. I really liked Gladys on the show...she added a lot to the commentary..you can tell she loves young people. |
Jbean | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 04:04 am     kelly is awesome! i found myself wanting to vote for her last night! she's got a sweet personality too. have to admit that i will be buying her cd and seeing the movie of her and justin (cheesy or not). she has my support. |
Stcmom | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 04:39 am     I was disappointed in the Kelly performance...I only watched the final AI last season so I haven't formed a bond with last years batch..but I heard so much good things about Kelly I was looking forward to be blown away...but I was not. I do not think she was the problem, I think the song was just too melodramatic and blah that it didn't really grab my attention. I think Simon is not very happy with it either because he was endorsing another song she will be singing in a few weeks, as if he was saying...don't worry it will get better..I sure hope it does because she will need a really awesome CD to overcome the really cheesy movie coming up... |
Fruitbat | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 04:39 am     Ebok, which bio showed your house. One of them must live near you, yes? |
Djgirl5235 | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 05:19 am     Hey Everyone! I missed you last night - the bf had to work to clear up a mess on his project, and didn't get home with the laptop until well after midnight!!!! I wrote down my impressions on each performance last night, and can I just say that my throat is still sore from Simon's comment following Clay's performance... I screamed so loud my cat flew off the couch! lol Anyway, these are my thoughts: Corey (Against All Odds) - HORRID, all over the map, and the ending was so screechy that I had to leave the room I was cringing so badly Ruben (A Whole New World) - it was good, but I don't get the same chills from Ruben as I do with Clay. He does have a smoky voice, and a twinkle, but his nasal sound throws me off him Trenyce (I Have Nothing) - she looked better than last week, however, I do agree that it was rather Calista Flockhart in a bad dress... I found she was too breathy in the intro - I was screamed at during vocal lessons if I breathed in the middle of a phrase since it throws everything off that you're trying to achieve - it really bugged me last night to hear her huge breaths before a held note. CLAY (Somewhere Out There) - I'm glad I was already in the club, because I think that membership may be at a premium after last night. This is a very sweet song, and the ending did not jar me at all - I thought his wavering note at the end made the song even better - it encompassed everything that the song is about. He looked amazing, and just gets cuter each week! I had chills, tears, and was screaming at the end of Simon's comment (my throat is still raw) Kimberly C (The Shoop Shoop Song) - I was terribly unimpressed with this song choice - too much back up vocals are required for this song, and the backup track seemed to be dragging. She seemed screechy last night, and more shouted the song, rather than sang it. Simon's perception was dead on - theme park performance! Josh (I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing) - I was completely thrown by the country sound and I love this song, but did not like Josh's rendition. It's fine that he wants to stay true to himself, but he has just lost the competition for himself by singing all his songs country - American Idol is a popstar competition - wrong choice. He'll continue to get the votes due to the situation in the world, but won't win the competition JMO Carmen (Hopelessly Devoted to You) - her age is beginning to show, and she just needs a few more years of vocal training to get her vibrato (Spy I just typed "tor" and thought of you! lol) under control. She does have good control in switching from her head voice (upper range) to her chest voice (lower range) Charles (You Can't Win) - I thought this was probably the best performance he's done to date - he looked comfortable on the stage, and looked like he was having fun... Poor attitude - no-one needs to do another Guarini this year please!!!! Rickey (It Might Be You) - beautiful job, with good control and phrasing. I liked it. Julia (What A Feeling - Flashdance) - bland performance, and very pitchy... I personally hated it, and was terribly unimpressed. I was hoping she would choose a ballad because that 2-foot shuffle drives me batty!!!! Kimberley L (Home) - I thought this was beautiful. She definitely redeemed herself, and apparently I'm the only one who liked her dress last night! Really good control & phrasing, too breathy at the beginning, but that was due to her being at the very bottom of her lower register. Best of the Night??? CLAY Second choice - Trenyce I loved Kelly's performance and cannot wait for the CD to come out in a month!!!! I thought she looked beautiful but would have looked better without the boots... See you all later! |
Crazydog | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 05:49 am     Beachcomber, I agree, I don't understand when Josh went all country either. In his auditions he sang those craptacular boy band songs. Now he's a Garth Brooks wannabe. He seems like the type of guy that is the local star at the karaoke bar and loves the attention. Don't care for him at all. I agree with you STCmom re Kelly. I didn't think she sounded all that great. Especially near the end when she was practically screaming - I was cringing. Has her CD finally come out? Ryan Seacrest said it was selling well. But that movie with Justin? Looks absolutely horrid. A pale imitation of Grease. |
Weenerlobo | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 06:04 am     Wow - what a great show and I love Gladys Knight. We saw her a few years ago (she opened for someone else) and we enjoyed her show better than the headliner, who we can't even remember! She is a great entertainer! Corey - I don't see the fascination; he's another Justin (and no I'm not thinkin 'bout the hair) with more personality than talent. Reuben - NICE!!!! Velvet Teddybear indeed! Trenyce - Diva with training wheels. I don't think we need anymore divas, but she is the best female in this competition. Clay - Surprised me with that range! Love this guy, when he opens his mouth to sing, I smile - it's effortless, or he makes it look so, and that's part of the magic. Kim C. - Boy she looked great, but it seemed like she had an anchor weighing down her voice. She's got no range. Josh - Great singing, but the Garth Brooks impression kinda set me off a little. Don't blame him for doing what he wants to though. Carmen - By the end of her songs, she's sounding good. Charles - This guy I want to do well. Bad song choice, great stage action. Rickey - Voice is way too high up in his face for my taste. Julia - Boring to watch, you can watch her mind remembering the technicalities of singing her songs. Kim L - I liked her dress and the hair was o.k., I just don't think she'll last long. |
Conejo | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 07:07 am     I agree with Simon about Kimberly C. I used to see alot of performances at Opryland and he's right - you could see a performance like hers at any theme park. Charles has got to GO! His performance was absolutely dreadful - and get rid of those d@mn hats already! Horrible, Horrible performance. IMO I don't get the Ricky attraction - I think it's his face that turns me off. Corey, Corey, Corey............needs to go after Charles. Carmen needs a couple more years and a voice instructor. Julia looks like she would much rather be somewhere else. Kim L. - good job! Clay did an excellent job! Trenyce also did a great job! Ruben did an excellent job - but I just don't see him as an american idol. Josh needs to be in a different competition. |
Pamy | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 08:15 am     I loved Kelly! Gladys Knight looked great!! I don’t think she has aged in 10 yrs, I can only hope to look as good as she does when I am in my 50’s!! I like Josh, didn’t like the country thing tonite, I wish Simon hadn’t told him he was a country singer now. I also think he might have had a lot on his mind last night. Corey sucked! What do they see in him??? Charles is sweet but his singing just doesn’t do it for me. I just love Ricky, when he was telling his story I started crying(I am pms-ing so may not have been as touching as I thought it was!) Treynce…she did a great job on the song, she needs a better look Clay..perfect! Ruben..Perfect! Buh-bye Julia! |
Denecee | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 08:50 am     My top three favs from last night: Rueben, Clay & Trynece. I think they all hit it last night. I think these three will be the final three. JMO! |
Jasper | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 08:58 am     I agree with Denecee, those were my favourites as well. I don't get the fascination with Corey, Simon said exactly what I was thinking, that was painful! And Carmen still sounds squeaky, Charles - awful song, Kim C seems to yell all the time, Julia looked like she was being tortured and I didn't like Kim's (L) song either. The public will probably keep Kim C and Corey around for awhile, I see Kim L going soon unfortunately I don't see her getting a chance in this. MHO |
Wargod | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 10:11 am     Coery hurt my ears. Julia just doesn't seem to be enjoying herself up on stage. I like Josh, actually did like his rendition of I don't wanna miss a thing, but he's too country. Loved Rueben, Clay, Treynece and Rickey. Kim L. did good, Kim C. needs to find her own style (hubby said last week she was a Gwen Stefani copy, this week its early Madonna,) and while Carmen's a cute kid, I agree she needs a couple more years of training. The guys, IMO, our definitely better than the ladies, but I generally like guy singers over lady singer. |
Walker | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 11:09 am     julia is scared to death when she is on stage..she tried to work the audience a little lastnight but then she chickened out..she doesnt have that stage presence like kim c but i like julia shes a pretty girl and she seems really sweet and timid very unsure of herself. |
Mygetaway | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 12:19 pm     I *think* Egbok was kidding that the mansion where they are going to be staying was hers....BUT if it is, then can I *borrow* some money from ya? <hehe> That was quite a house. I'd be kind of scared to go out on that terrace that overhung the cliff. Also, that pool was pretty close to the edge too. Wonder how sound that is in eathquakes? |
Whoami | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 12:53 pm     I think everyone has pretty much said everything I feel too. Corey. What the heck do these judges see in him? It seems like he's somebody's buddy, or he paid someone off or something. I just don't get it! Of course, he lost me completely when he went out and partied instead of rehearsing in the semis. Once someone gets all cocky on me, I'm done with them. I also have a hard time liking Kim C. for the same reason. She's too much of a camera hound. And has she ever sung rather than yelled? Those two are my least favorites. I feel bad for Julia. It really took her confidence down to be in the bottom three. It's really brutal the way they make these kids sweat it out. But, if they can't take the heat now, they'll never make it in the real thing. Loving Clay and Rueben like everyone else. Sort of disapointed in Kimberly L. I still don't think she's lived up to her potential. I was kind of waiting for those pipes to belt it out and straighten my hair in the process! |
Pantageas | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 01:35 pm     Cut and pasted from the "Pick your favorites thread": 1) Ruben - smooth and silky every time out. 2) Clay - powerful voice, but over-enunciates like he's in Glee Club or a high school drama production. His southern accent makes it more pronounced also. Wish he had belted the final note last night rather than going meek... 3) Ricky - nice voice, excellent song choices so far showcase it. 4) Kim L. - strong voice, hasn't shone so far. Waiting for her to pick the "diva" song that shows her chops. 5) Josh - not a country fan, but this guy CAN sing. Glad he finally chose a song that showed he can hit a note like Ruben & Clay. 6)Trenyce - she's ok, not feeling the love everyone else seems to give her. 7) Kim C. - adequate voice, little range, nice performances. She's overmatched by all the good singers above. 8)Corey - good when he hits a note, terrible when he misses. Misses more than he hits. Don't see how he gets the support he does... 9) Charles - nice guy, weak voice. In way over his head. 10) Julia - has sounded great in the past, but her "deer in the headlights" demeanor on stage is unsettling to me as a viewer. She doesn't seem to think she has a chance herself, and seems to have developed an "oh well" attitude. 11) Carmen - honestly, would you BUY tickets to see her perform...? |
Pantageas | Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 03:17 pm     Thought I'd copy this here rather than starting another thread...this is the current on-line poll from Entertainment Weekly's website: POLL RESULTS Who'll get the boot on ''American Idol''? Number of voters: 6281 You answered: Julia DeMato Most people answered: Julia DeMato Here's a summary of the results: Julia DeMato 65.8% Corey Clark 9.1% Charles Grigsby 9.1% Carmen Rasmusen 9.0% Kimberly Caldwell 2.1% Kimberley Locke 1.7% Rickey Smith 0.9% Joshua Gracin 0.7% Trenyce 0.6% Clay Aiken 0.6% Ruben Studdard 0.5% |
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