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Archive through June 25, 2003
Texasdeb | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 07:13 pm     Morgan is just a child - but I'll bet the longer he stays around, the more drama we'll see. I, too don't see him fitting in a group very well. Of the 5 in this group, I see AJ as the best fit for a group probably followed by Katelyn. We still have next wk's 10 & if memory serves me right, there is alot of talent there. We'll have to see. I will make up my mind if I want to get into that whole voting thing after we've narrowed it to the top 10. |
Pamy | Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - 07:18 pm     Does anyone remember the group Debarg?? Lead singer was El Debarg and he married Janet Jackson?? Do you think that little girl is related to them? She looks like she could be. |
Abby7 | Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 12:16 am     In some earlier posts, a few people were talking about the Cowsill's. You may already know this, but "The Partridge Family" was partially based on the Cowsill's. They were supposed to star in it originally but they backed out of it because of a casting disagreement (the mother's part). |
Hobbs | Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 05:55 am     Mydogbuffy said over in the Poll thread that she "didn't trust the voting thing anymore." I have to agree with her. I can't believe that Kristinia didn't go through. I wonder if there will be a wildcard like in AI. |
Realmom | Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 12:36 pm     I taped the show, so I got to fastforward over all the garbage (this included Justin's loooong song) and get to the nitty gritty. I agreed with the picks of A.J., Danielle, and Katelyn. I kind of figured Morgan would be a pick, but I think he is a soloist, not a group singer. Interesting that he rubs so many people the wrong way--my daughter pegged him right off the bat as "flamboyant." He is, but it gives him lots of confidence, and he does have talent. Hopefully, he'll learn to tone it down a bit. Chauncey was a huge surprise, I thought it would be Kristania or Grace. Of the two, I preferred Kristania. Tyler is a real character, and it won't surprise me if we do see him in a sitcom sometime in the near future. Chauncey's voice was sweet, but not very strong. He got the most votes?? If you watched him in the group song, he is a great little dancer. I don't think there is wisdom in letting the public vote for kids--too many are going to vote for the wrong reasons, talent be dang. |
Realfan | Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 08:58 am     I saw the main show, but missed the results show, having been on vacation and on the road this past week. Which girl was the one that Justin raved about, and did she make the finals? I really liked her voice. I think Justin said something about America would be wrong not to vote her through to the next round. Thanks in advance! |
Luvmom | Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 09:59 am     It was danielle and yes she did make it.I really liked her too.She was my daughters favorite. |
Kizz | Monday, June 23, 2003 - 08:09 am     I'm happy to see everyone's support of A.J. He goes (went?) to my nephews school, Cab Calloway School of the Arts. He just finished 6th grade, and he had one of the leads in the school's production of Les Miz this past year...his talent was just so obvious in that performance! Being the reality junkie I am, its exciting to finally have somebody who I "know" on one of these shows! Go A.J.! (plus we just found out my neighbor got a callback for Extreme Makeover!) PS Pamy I wondered the same thing about the DeBarge girl. Seems like with the talent she'd be related somehow. Maybe they just want her to have her own moment. |
Essence | Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 05:33 pm     Anyone watching tonight? |
Puttergirl | Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 05:37 pm     I am, but I've missed some. I saw Jordan, Quinton, Chantel, and Mercedes. Do you remember who else has performed so far and how they were? |
Demeter | Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 05:41 pm     I came home in the middle of Quinton performing. I haven't been able to pay much attention yet (I am taping though). I think Brennon? performed after Chantel. |
Puttergirl | Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 05:42 pm     Taylor Thompson performing right now. She's doing very well. Canyon now- he's so so on voice, but he is as cute as a button!! |
Essence | Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 05:50 pm     I'm switching back and forth between this and something else. I caught Quinton, Chantal, Lucy, Mercedes, Taylor, and Canyon. I thought Quinton and Chantal were pretty good. I'm not feeling the rest of them. |
Faerygdds | Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 05:59 pm     That last little girl.. Tori.. was phenomenal.. I kept looking at the TV trying to get hold of the fact that that VOICE was coming out of a NINE YEAR OLD!!! WOW! And she already has one heck of a stage presence!!! |
Cinder | Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 06:08 pm     The judges were more critical (in a nice way) tonight. For many of the kids they said they would not do well in a group or theywould become better with time. I only remember them being critical once last week. They seem to be looking at the final picture- the group- and not just giving the kids positve feedback. Just an observation. |
Tess | Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 08:55 pm     ok, I've got a problem. We had 4 tornadoes touch down west of here tonight, one with major damage. As you can imagine, very little of the show is on my tape but there's a whole lot of weather info. I saw Chantal and a little girl named Mercedes and that's it so far. Did anyone else besides Chantal really stand out? Looks like Taylor also did well. |
Tess | Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 09:00 pm     I've finished my tape and was able to see Chantal, Mercedes and about 4 lines of Tori's song. <sigh> |
Realmom | Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 10:12 pm     Tess, hope you are staying safe from those tornadoes! I think tonight's group was not as strong as last week's group. It struck me as funny that, as a group, the kids were younger but chose much more sophisticated songs to sing. Last week, we had the older kids singing lots of Disney. Perhaps this younger group would have sounded better had they chosen more age-appropriate songs. It seemed like the backup singer tapes were too loud and drowned out many of the young singers--especially the boys. Without naming names, I was not impressed by how many of the young ladies tend to sing through their nasal resonators only. It makes it unpleasant to listen to them for too long. Then we had one young lady who achieved her vibrato by bobbing her head up and down. I wonder if these kids work one-on-one with voice teachers as part of this whole process? By the sound of many of them, I don't think so. Standout of the night, IMHO, was 9 yo Tori. I'm curious to see what the voting audience will do about her--will they vote in her sister, too, just to keep family peace? I felt sorry for her sister because the judges, parents and audience responded much more positively to Tori. I have two daughters, 2-1/2 years apart, and I'm glad one is a talented artist and athlete while the other is the singer, pianist, actress. I would not want them competing against each other ever. Outside of Tori, my favorites were Quintin, Jordan, and Mercedes. Brennan has a nice voice, but was uncomfortable on stage, which I think is workable. He was also drowned out by the backup singers. Didn't care for Chantal, the other 9 yo girl (can't remember her name), and Lucy. Taylor was okay, but I think she would have done better with a less sophisticated song. Canyon was not as good as I was hoping or thought he would be. Now that the focus is off the parents, I'm enjoying this show much better. Wasn't impressed with Nick Carter as guest judge--they need to find better guest judges. |
Tess | Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 12:37 am     We're in a lull right now, Realmom. Thanks so much for the analysis of the show tonight. I made panic picks before I logged off earlier so I'll just stick with them. Your information will provide great background though for next week when they are all together and I haven't heard several of them perform yet. |
Hobbs | Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 06:43 am     Mrs. Hobbs and I were very impressed with the kids last night (6/24). For the most part they were very professional and talented. I think some were better than some of the AI finalists and could give them a run for their money. Lucy reminded me of Kelly Clarkson with her voice and manorisms. Tori was absolutly amazing. My jaw was on the floor during her performance. I wonder if Tori and Taylor's mom was a professional dancer or performer. That was one heck of a hip check she gave. And did anyone else find it funny that when Debbie Gibson compared Canyon to Lief Garret (?) he had no clue what/who she was talking about? That was the first thing my wife and I noticed about him. Which brings to mind, what is it about long curly locks on a guy that drives women crazy? This coming from a man that is folically impared. |
Hobbs | Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 06:47 am     Also want to give cudos to Ryan Seacrest. I think he has found his nich. He is great with these kids and the kids seem to naturally like him. This show could have been awful if there was no chemistry between the host and the kids. Job well done! I thought I was going to hate this show, but I am really enjoying it. |
Texasdeb | Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 02:34 pm     Canyon does seem to have that "heart throb" thing going on with the young girls. If my top 5 make it, I may just stick w/them throughout the whole show because I wasn't impressed as much w/any of the 5 chosen contestants from last wk. |
Essence | Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 05:34 pm     Anyone else tuning in for the results tonight? They are performing a cute little group number. |
Kizz | Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 05:38 pm     And it sounded WAY better than the group number they just did on Fame! |
Essence | Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 05:39 pm     I know, I'm watching that too. They are just terrible tonight over there. |
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