American Idol 2006--Live Thread (Part III)

He really should be fronting a rock band. He's got the right vocals for it and it just fits him better.

I think you're right. But thinking of some of the top rock bands around right now -- Green Day, Coldplay to name two -- and their lead singers are much better than Chris.

1,141 posted on 05/09/2006 8:25:42 PM PDT by Wolfstar (So tired of the straight line, and everywhere you turn, There's vultures and thieves at your back...)

To: I'm ALL Right!

Kat is....a chameleon.

Are you sure you aren't talking about Paris? She was the chameleon. Kat is very comfortable singing the standards (like Rod Stewart said) and any ballad, and she still can move around when she wants/needs to. Paris was the one who had no idea what niche she best fit into.

1,142 posted on 05/09/2006 8:26:07 PM PDT by Apple Blossom (...around here, city hall is something of a between meals snack.)

I think I'll throw a few more text votes his way. You know, if I can find my reading glasses. Oh here they are, next to my dentures, my cane and Depends. ;-)

LOLOLOL!!! I think I need Depends after reading that post! That was damn funny :)

1,143 posted on 05/09/2006 8:27:07 PM PDT by silent_jonny ("me lovey the jonny" -- conservativebabe)

I suspect that they'll go for the "single mom makes good" angle. But if it's Lifetime, they'll have some big time male bashing too.

Fantazer was the "worst" of the winners but that season DID have better singers.
Latoya and Jennifer were both excellent. And runner-up Diana DeGarmo was (and is...I have her CD) awesome!
If she was a few years older (and Idol didn't sabotage her in-ear-moniter) she would have won hands down.

1,144 posted on 05/09/2006 8:27:40 PM PDT by TonyWpi ("Victory is mine" - Stewie Griffin)

It's a shame how Elvis ended up.

Yes it is.

1,145 posted on 05/09/2006 8:27:43 PM PDT by Netizen

To: silent_jonny; OldFriend

She suddenly began speaking in a grownup voice. Very strange indeed.

You know...I thought maybe I was crazy or something, but it seemed to me her speaking voice was less baby-chirpy the last couple of weeks she was on the show. I wonder if the vocal exercise and other tips she picked up from the guest and regular coaches helped her. The girl does have talent, and I expect to hear from her in the future.

1,146 posted on 05/09/2006 8:28:06 PM PDT by Wolfstar (So tired of the straight line, and everywhere you turn, There's vultures and thieves at your back...)

To: OldFriend; retrokitten

I dialed with the end of my cane. Arthritis in the old fingers you know

LOL!

1,147 posted on 05/09/2006 8:28:17 PM PDT by silent_jonny ("me lovey the jonny" -- conservativebabe)

Simon even called this one when he told Elliott that he came in the underdog and pulled off some great performances. Ok....maybe I'm embellishing a little...

1,148 posted on 05/09/2006 8:28:29 PM PDT by Apple Blossom (...around here, city hall is something of a between meals snack.)

For certain but then again, he has a distinctive sound that is fairly common today.

But, the life of the rock band singer is very hard. I know that the cash he is pulling in for the tour will go a long way towards taking care of his family but what's out there after that. He's not going to be a recording artist.

1,149 posted on 05/09/2006 8:28:56 PM PDT by misterrob (Jack Bauer has Elliott Yamin on his MP3 player)

Night all! We have church tomorrow, so I won't be on the thread. If Chris gets voted off, think of me, as I shall be very depressed....for a few minutes.

1,150 posted on 05/09/2006 8:29:36 PM PDT by Conservative Texan Mom (Some people say I'm stubborn, when it's usually just that I'm right.)

To: over3Owithabrain

So much for the AI sabotage theory...

I never buy into those. There's a different theory every season. Heck, every week!

1,151 posted on 05/09/2006 8:29:59 PM PDT by silent_jonny ("me lovey the jonny" -- conservativebabe)

FWIW, I think Tommy Mottola gave them all some good advice this week.

I'm looking forward to watching the show. Sometimes the guest coaches are almost more interesting to me than the contestants. It's recording now and I'll probably turn it on in about 45 minutes.

1,152 posted on 05/09/2006 8:30:06 PM PDT by Wolfstar (So tired of the straight line, and everywhere you turn, There's vultures and thieves at your back...)

To: Apple Blossom

No, that's pretty much it to a T

1,153 posted on 05/09/2006 8:31:33 PM PDT by misterrob (Jack Bauer has Elliott Yamin on his MP3 player)

I'm going to feel it in the old bones tomorrow!

Damn, bursitis! LOL

1,154 posted on 05/09/2006 8:31:58 PM PDT by silent_jonny ("me lovey the jonny" -- conservativebabe)

This is so wierd. I am on the west coast and just reading your posts here. But it is fun to hear in advance!

I have slow-delayed-scrolling down to a science. When 8pm rolls around here in L.A., I go to the ping and S L O W L Y track the comments to keep them in sync with the action on the screen.

1,155 posted on 05/09/2006 8:32:05 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Any guest worker program that does not require application from the home country is Amnesty)

I hope you will post one of your in depth analyses for this show. Always a good read.

1,156 posted on 05/09/2006 8:32:36 PM PDT by misterrob (Jack Bauer has Elliott Yamin on his MP3 player)

To: conservativebabe

Good night, CB :) I'll probably be hear til 1am, sifting through these posts :o

1,157 posted on 05/09/2006 8:32:43 PM PDT by silent_jonny ("me lovey the jonny" -- conservativebabe)

To: retrokitten; LA Woman3

Thank you! THanks!!! Elliot and Taylor's sounded the cleanest, Elliot did both songs very well. Chris' first song was good, second ok. Katharine, hmmm.

1,158 posted on 05/09/2006 8:33:24 PM PDT by EmilyGeiger

To: silent_jonny

OK FOLKS, QUICK IMPRESSIONS ON ELVIS NIGHT....

Taylor, "Jailhouse Rock": Yes, Jailhouse was silly and Ricky Minor and his bass gets some face time, but Taylor sang it as well as you could. I was NOT surprised Simon broke out the K-word for performance number 1. If you choose THE prototypical Elvis Rock song, you're going to be compared to the King and the K-word will not be far behind.

I don't know what Karaoke bars Simon frequents, I've never seen a perfomance like that in any of the bars I went to!

This is Typical Taylor... which is getting kind of boring by now actually. Basically if you hate Taylor you hated this, if you like Taylor you probably liked this. Period.

Chris, "Suspicious Minds": I liked this a lot. There are certain songs that Chris can do and this is one of them. His second song though ... I'll get to that later.

Elliott, "If I can Dream": The vibrato was a little much, but that's being picky. After the show I listened to Elvis's version and I liked Elliott's version a lot better. Well Done. But is it enought to keep you safe ?

Kat, "Hound Dog" "All Shook Up" "Treat me Nice" "Heartbreak Hotel" "Don't": Oh sorry, did I mention too many songs. Because Kat sang about 12 during her 90 second performance. No wonder she forgot the words halfway through - you try memorizing an entire box set. Seriously, Kat, a medley? Really?

I don't know how I knew but I knew she'd pick this song. It was perfect for her and I love how she added the mash-up as a twist. This was a fun performance, although she did look a little desperate to keep her body moving. It was like she was scared to stop, which I put down to nervousness/awkwardness. The dancing was hot though so I didn't mind. She sounded great to me except for her last note.

Taylor, "In the Ghetto": Fantastic. His best performance and dare I say best finals performance this year by anyone (Don't kill me Elliott fans). This was the first performance that made me think that not only could Taylor win the whole thing, but maybe he should. And he now owns a song previously owned by Eric Cartman. In fact I will say this -- I agree with Randy. He needs to put a full length version of this in his next CD. I liked his soulful version better than Elvis' himself.

Chris, "Little Less Conversation": There are so many other songs that he could have done - "Hard Headed Woman", "Heartbreak Hotel", etc. He has to go and pick a novelty song that (sorry Randy) was WAY out of his range. An uninspired performance of a stupid song.

Elliott, "Trouble":

I don't think this song is good for him. He's not a threatening presence in the least and his voice doesn't sound as well on short, clipped notes as he does on held ones. It was a good vocal but he cannot sell this song at all. I will give him props for swinging for the fences like this though.

Kat, "Can't Help Falling in Love": As a straight male it pains me to say this, but Kat needs to go home after those two performances. And I am going to miss looking at her...(I have to stop here since this is a family show :)

This was better than her 1st song(s), but I think her range is overrated. I know Simon, Clive and Tommy Mattola want Kat to win, but she's just too inconsistent and becoming more and more nervous with each week.

Chances of going home:

Taylor 0% - He was on tonight
Chris 30% - He wasn't on tonight
Elliott 30% - I don't even know why at this point. If the world were fair his % would be much closer to 0%

Kat 40% - But who knows - it could be any of the three and it wouldn't shock me.

Rankings:

In the Ghetto - Taylor
If I Can Dream - Elliott
Trouble - Elliott
Suspicious Minds - Chris
Jailhouse Rock - Taylor
Hound Dog/All Shook Up - Katharine
I Can't Help Falling in Love With You - Katharine
A Little Less Conversation - Chris

Should Go Home: Katharine

Will Go Home: Elliott - BOO !! THE WORLD IS UNFAIR BUT SUCH IS LIFE !!

1,159 posted on 05/09/2006 8:33:43 PM PDT by SirLinksalot

Night, BamaDi. Sleep well.

1,160 posted on 05/09/2006 8:34:23 PM PDT by silent_jonny ("me lovey the jonny" -- conservativebabe)

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