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Was Idol weird tonight or what?
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:24 pm
by T_Bone0806
Simon especially was completely unpredictable. Saying yes to the car crash gal who sang "Piece of my Heart" (Kayla) and especially Kyle, the next governor of Oklahoma?? While saying no to a couple that I thought sounded good. I think he must've known Kayla's backstory and wanted to do something nice for her, because frankly, she didn't sound so good to me. But Kyle, who sounded ok in a high school drama club production kinda way, is the type that Simon usually chews up and spits out, and he got a yes! It looked like Randy and Paula were in a state of shock on that one.
Noone really stood out for me tonight, although there were some good voices. Alaina, who sang the Faith Hill song, is a complete carbon copy of Carrie. Been there, done that. And I wasn't crazy about the original. Katie, who does vocal impersonations, has potential, and the guy who did "Boondocks" could have some fans, but noone particularly made me say "wow!".
Well, except for that last guy, but that was a different kind of "wow!". I agree with Simon. I also have the horrible feeling that we have not heard the last of that song. Have to admit, I was laughing by the end, especially with the "Saint Simon" camera shots.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:28 pm
by mrkelley23
It was an odd episode, indeed.
I felt better about Elena, or Alaina, or however you spell it, than I did Carrie. She was on pitch, even a cappella, and her reactions were cute. That was what I DID like about Carrie when she was on. She knew what she was and what she was going for, but didn't have to yutz it up like Kellie Pickler.
I"m just sorry I missed the little flash of Kelly's original audition. I know it's been rerun to death, but somehow I've never caught it. She's still my fave.
Re: Was Idol weird tonight or what?
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:34 pm
by fantine33
T_Bone0806 wrote:
Simon especially was completely unpredictable. Saying yes to the car crash gal who sang "Piece of my Heart" (Kayla) and especially Kyle, the next governor of Oklahoma?? While saying no to a couple that I thought sounded good. I think he must've known Kayla's backstory and wanted to do something nice for her, because frankly, she didn't sound so good to me. But Kyle, who sounded ok in a high school drama club production kinda way, is the type that Simon usually chews up and spits out, and he got a yes! It looked like Randy and Paula were in a state of shock on that one.
I've still got half an hour to go here, but I LOVED Kyle! It takes some cubes to attempt Freddie Mercury at all, let alone a cappella. He reminded me of this guy that was on Nashville Star a few years ago (I only saw a couple episodes ever so I can't get more precise than that) that had this Buddy Holly/Rockabilly thing going on. So, I guess Buddy Holly twice removed.
Then again, I liked the transvestite doing Over the Rainbow (natch).
Some tractor kid is on now. I thought he sounded good until I looked up and saw Bret Favre. Ha!
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:35 pm
by kayrharris
I've never watched the first shows of AI. I must remember to set the DVR. At least that way I can fast forward through what I don't want to see.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:52 pm
by T_Bone0806
kayrharris wrote:I've never watched the first shows of AI. I must remember to set the DVR. At least that way I can fast forward through what I don't want to see.
If you do, check out my "Idol edit" threads for Skoop as a guide for negotiating past the painful ones. She's doing the fast-forward thing.
If they keep the balance like it's been thus far, I will have no problem with the audition shows. It's been pretty even with the good, the bad, and the tone deaf. I admit being amused by the utterly clueless (not by the tender hearted ones who get shot down, just the extroverted nincompoops who seem incredulous that their "talents" are not appreciated..although I still refuse to believe they're not there just to get on tv). However, last year it seemed to be 90% train wrecks, 10% talent. So far, they've evened it out more, which is good. I WOULD like to hear everyone who was sent to Hollywood, but then the episodes would be stretched out even further before the real competition started.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:03 pm
by fantine33
Okay after seeing the whole thing, I must clarify that
The Kyle I liked was the Glee Club president, not the Kyle who was like Michael Des Barres crossed with the Green Day guy. Ha!
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:20 pm
by T_Bone0806
fantine33 wrote:Okay after seeing the whole thing, I must clarify that
The Kyle I liked was the Glee Club president, not the Kyle who was like Michael Des Barres crossed with the Green Day guy. Ha!
What was that? Sorry, wasn't paying attention, I've just been sitting here singing "We Are Brothers".
Sing along with me!!
"I am your brother your best friend forever,
singing the songs the music that you like.
We are Brothers till the end of times together forever till the end of times."
ONE MORE TIME!!!!
"I am your brother your best friend forever,
singing the songs the music that you like.
We are Brothers till the end of times together forever till the end of times."
Number One on Billboard by Spring, I tell ya.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:25 pm
by kayrharris
T_Bone0806 wrote:kayrharris wrote:I've never watched the first shows of AI. I must remember to set the DVR. At least that way I can fast forward through what I don't want to see.
If you do, check out my "Idol edit" threads for Skoop as a guide for negotiating past the painful ones. She's doing the fast-forward thing.
If they keep the balance like it's been thus far, I will have no problem with the audition shows. It's been pretty even with the good, the bad, and the tone deaf. I admit being amused by the utterly clueless (not by the tender hearted ones who get shot down, just the extroverted nincompoops who seem incredulous that their "talents" are not appreciated..although I still refuse to believe they're not there just to get on tv). However, last year it seemed to be 90% train wrecks, 10% talent. So far, they've evened it out more, which is good. I WOULD like to hear everyone who was sent to Hollywood, but then the episodes would be stretched out even further before the real competition started.
Thanks T-Bone. I will be sure to do that. It will definitely help.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:19 am
by MarkBarrett
I did a search for "I Am Your Brother" on youtube and turned up two videos already.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrsWCrlBD-Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d0ajoZXQqo
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:19 am
by PlacentiaSoccerMom
I really don't like the warm and fuzzy Simon. He is being way too nice.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:58 am
by ladysoleil
fantine33 wrote:Okay after seeing the whole thing, I must clarify that
The Kyle I liked was the Glee Club president, not the Kyle who was like Michael Des Barres crossed with the Green Day guy. Ha!
That kid was creeeeeepy! When he broke into Better Than Ezra at the end, my first thought was, "No, you're worse than Ezra. Way worse.
I really think they should have let the Birdman through. He was a way better singer than William Hung and at least he was funny.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:26 pm
by lilclyde54
Sorry missed Idol. I was watching my Rebels beat the two time defending NCAA basketball champions. I'll have to ask The Baboo.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:16 pm
by Sir_Galahad
Yes, this was an interesting segment. I said to Lady G that it takes guts to attempt a Freddie Mercury number and I thought the one (I don't know names yet) who tried it, did it admirably. I liked the Oklahoma governor guy and was surprised that he could sing that well at all. Whether or not that one girl that Simon claimed was best to date was best to date is open to interpretation. I thought she was good, though. Was that the same girl that did the impersonations? If not, I thought she was better. I think Renaldo bought himself a contract of some sort with that performance. I had tears rolling down my face it was that funny.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:34 pm
by T_Bone0806
Sir_Galahad wrote:Whether or not that one girl that Simon claimed was best to date was best to date is open to interpretation. I thought she was good, though. Was that the same girl that did the impersonations?
That was her. Kady (I thought it was Katie, but I guess it's Kady) is her name. She had a nice voice. Don't know if I'd go as far as saying she was the best of everyone we've seen so far, though. She didn't stand out THAT much to me.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:24 pm
by ontellen
Renaldo was hilarious as were the judges - they just went with it and I also was crying from laughter. He couldn't be picked, of course, since he's 44. They just felt they had to show him to America and Canada and like Simon said, he's going to have a hit record with that song.