No, it’s not that. I had her in my mind as #1 for all the previous weeks, was thrilled with her every performance, was praying for her when she was sick.
The only reason she dropped down in my list this week was that the others I put ahead of her were definitely trying to improve, were using AI as the intensive seminar into the commercial music biz that it kind of is.
She came in with the package of natural ability and confidence in her ability. Some of the others are working on both or either of those. Because the judges want to help each one do their best, they had to find something to critique in her to help her. Even though the judges last night were thrilled beyond belief to have a non-karaoke act in Crystal, their critiques have been sprinkled for a few weeks with urging her to share more of herself with the audience.
Simon once thought her arrogant, seeming like she knew she had it all sewn up. Frankly, almost from his audition, Adam Lambert was a shoo-in for the win, but he never showed that HE thought he was. With Crystal, it could just be shyness. But there is a great chance she thinks AI is stupid and beneath her, but she really wants the money and exposure.
AI is a SHOW. We are the AUDIENCE. A majority of people will relate better to talent + emotional connection than to talent alone. It’s a good note for her to take. In my personal list I need her to take that note in order to get to my person top 3, LOL.
I feel completely opposite.
Everything about Adam screamed “I deserve and will get this”.
It is one of the things I hated most about him. Arrogance.
With Crystal, I feel a laid back easy style, coupled with a wonderful, likable natural talent.
Thanks ~ I understand more where you’re coming from.
Sorry to sound so strident. I guess we all tend to ‘project’ a little, depending on our perspective.
Our perception is different. Even Crystal AGREED with Simon when he told her she didn’t think there was going to be competition. Remember time before last when she said Sioban was amazing? Crystal knows she’s good, but I don’t think that’s arrogant. She knows now that it IS a competition and she has a tough row to hoe.
It’s disheartening to be told the reason for your success is natural talent (10% inspiration) rather than the 90% perspiration which makes a professional.
It’s really HARD and grueling being a professional artist, being creative on demand (with inflexible deadlines), being a duck paddling like crazy underneath but calm and confident on the surface, let alone doing it with a child in tow and having health challenges.
Being a busker, Crystal had to inspire folks to part with their money ~ impulse buy ~ because she was THAT GOOD as they listened. She had to be EXCELLENT every time and she was, or she went hungry.
My emotional connection with Crystal is boundless. She delivers. I can relax every time because I KNOW she’ll be good and bring something unique.
She’s not on a pity pot, she doesn’t use her challenges to tug at heartstrings,
she just sings her heart out, credits the band like a pro and thanks the judges.
I honestly don’t know what you mean by not “sharing” herself. She’s probably mortified by how MUCH she’s had to share already (health issues esp.)
Eyee contact could improve, and hopefully will.