My favorite almost from the getgo has been the one we call Meatloaf. He is the rocker, Caleb. He started out kind of unsure of himself, but able to belt and croon and do the rock thing. Each week, with more and more people liking him and noticing him, this rather plain looking guy has been walking differently, smiling differently, feeling himself grow up and become confident in his craft. That is my #1 favorite thing about American Idol — seeing a raw person with a good voice actually take the notes seriously and improve each week. And he took several risks with song choice and nailed them all.
I think it’s good to do what you do as a singer. It has to be your sound and fit with your persona. Risks, yes, but chameleon- no, you want your fans to have an essence to follow. And I love what Frank Sinatra did: like an actor, he did Method on his lyrics. As he sung them, he believed them. He was that jealous husband or proud man, or whatever.
I do think Jess is focused. I just don’t think she gets it yet, like I said. She’s talented but hasn’t understood how to connect. She sang of all things Pumped Up Kicks with a pageanty smile through it all. She knew it was an edgy song but she sang it like she was happily shooting up a high school. She was in the bottom three after.
Hmmm, I don’t know, can’t tell, if Harry has a favorite. I think all these rich panelists want CJ to win the million or whatever they win. Is it the racism of low expectations? I don’t know. He doesn’t deserve to win, but he should make a good living singing live. He definitely feels his songs and though not always on key, he is passionate and fun to watch.
Until last night, I would have had Dexter in the finale with Meatloaf. I don’t know what happened. Sam needs to be GONE but the ferlies have no one else to stay up late voting for. He’s sixteen. Almost zero talent, decent voice but my cat has better stage presence.
Alex has a distinctive voice but he does have the dead flounder eyes, and permanently looks like he has smelled poop (hopefully just on his shoe).
Thanks for the downlow or whatever they call it. I guess the results are next week.
or, the lowdown. pick one. Have a nice weekend.
LOL!