View Poll Results: Which AI Finalist will be voted off this week?
David Cook
0
0%
Michael Johns
0
0%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll
American Idol, Final 12 - March 11 / 12
03-12-08, 01:53 PM
#76
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by das Monkey
I wonder how many of them just get stuck with those songs. In the interview segments, three different people said something to the effect of, "My favorite song growing up was 'Yesterday'. My mother sang it to me as a child, and it really captures the essence of who I am as a performer. [Flash cut] I'll be singing [insert song that's not 'Yesterday']." Is it the group song tonight? Are there legal issues involved? I'm not suggesting many of these people don't make idiotic song choices, but reading between the lines, it's clear the Lennon/McCartney songbook wasn't as open as we were led to believe.
das
das
They ought to make the loser sing Yesterday as their parting song. "Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away..."
I absolutely hated that Grease reality show, but I did think it was kind of funny that they made the booted off people sing the same song every week (the girls sang that Goodbye to Sandra Dee song and the guys sang some other appropriate song I am now forgetting.) Speaking of which, is AI doing some sort of "Had a Bad Day" type montage song this year? God I hope not.
03-12-08, 01:59 PM
#77
DVD Talk Hero
Originally Posted by Jadzia
Are you serious? I think Chikezie easily bought himself at least a few more weeks based on that performance last night. I never really noticed him before, but I loved him and ended up throwing votes his way.
Even if he goes back to his forgettable self, I think he at least created some notice and made some new fans. It should propel him over many of the also-rans in the competition for at least a few more weeks.
I think Hernandez or Syesha will be gone, but it should be KKKristy.
Even if he goes back to his forgettable self, I think he at least created some notice and made some new fans. It should propel him over many of the also-rans in the competition for at least a few more weeks.
I think Hernandez or Syesha will be gone, but it should be KKKristy.
03-12-08, 02:08 PM
#78
Originally Posted by das Monkey
I wonder how many of them just get stuck with those songs. In the interview segments, three different people said something to the effect of, "My favorite song growing up was 'Yesterday'. My mother sang it to me as a child, and it really captures the essence of who I am as a performer. [Flash cut] I'll be singing [insert song that's not 'Yesterday']." Is it the group song tonight? Are there legal issues involved? I'm not suggesting many of these people don't make idiotic song choices, but reading between the lines, it's clear the Lennon/McCartney songbook wasn't as open as we were led to believe.
03-12-08, 02:59 PM
#79
DVD Talk Special Edition
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Fairfax, VA
Posts: 1,057
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by brainee
...Then again, what sense are we to make of a world where (if you believe some of the voting estimates) David Archuletta still is getting as many votes as the next three contestents combined?!?
03-12-08, 03:41 PM
#84
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Originally Posted by Groucho
Is this a reference to some news item I missed?
Edit to add: I really think Simon is bored out of his mind regarding AI. He doesn't seem very interested in continuing doing the show which will be a big loss if they cannot resign him after his contract is up. Ryan badgering him with put downs and not acknowledging him at the end of the show probably is another nail in the coffin. I have a feeling that Simon may not come back in a couple of years even if Fox throws a boatload of money at him.
Last edited by chowderhead; 03-12-08 at 03:44 PM.
03-12-08, 03:46 PM
#86
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by Ranger
What did Simon say to Ramiele yesterday, something like 'the world needs to see what you wear"? What did he mean by that?
We know you have a great voice, unleash it, and stop messing around with boring songs.
03-12-08, 04:01 PM
#87
Originally Posted by chsidwel
David Archuletta flubbing his lines and licking his lips was still more entertaining to me than Syesha, Rumielle, David H and KLC combined. So, he'd fall in my bottom 5 (after those 4 terrible performances), but should certainly still be around.
Last edited by brainee; 03-12-08 at 04:41 PM.
03-12-08, 04:33 PM
#88
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Florida, one time home of the space shuttle
Posts: 3,278
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by chowderhead
I think she had a confederate flag in her bedroom in one of her video intros. It's a stretch to brand her with that moniker but she is from Oregon and not from the South.
Edit to add: I really think Simon is bored out of his mind regarding AI. He doesn't seem very interested in continuing doing the show which will be a big loss if they cannot resign him after his contract is up. Ryan badgering him with put downs and not acknowledging him at the end of the show probably is another nail in the coffin. I have a feeling that Simon may not come back in a couple of years even if Fox throws a boatload of money at him.
Edit to add: I really think Simon is bored out of his mind regarding AI. He doesn't seem very interested in continuing doing the show which will be a big loss if they cannot resign him after his contract is up. Ryan badgering him with put downs and not acknowledging him at the end of the show probably is another nail in the coffin. I have a feeling that Simon may not come back in a couple of years even if Fox throws a boatload of money at him.
03-12-08, 04:37 PM
#89
DVD Talk Legend
Syesha - Never heard the Earth Wind and Fire arrangement, and frankly I never want to. Her vocals got lost in the cheesy overblown lite-funk.
Chekezie - Great job. I'm shocked, really. Probably my favorite of the night.
Ramiele - She sounded good, just not that exciting.
Jason Castro - His habit of trailing every line into falsetto really started to get on my nerves with this performance, especially since it was a pretty rough transition each time.
Carly Smithson - I liked the energy, and thought this worked better than when she tries the diva ballads. But gawd, that tat just doesn't fit her.
David Cook - It wasn't bad, but I think he should aim at being more of a Rod Stewart/Bryan Adams type rock/pop singer than a full-blown rocker.
Brooke Smith - I just enjoyed this immensely.
David Hernandez - It was like something from a cheesy high school talent show. I'm guessing bottom 2 after that.
Amanda Overmyer - Not horrible, but she's definitely out of tricks. I think she's going to be screwed when they pull out a wacky theme.
Michael Johns - I was bored to tears. I just don't dig this guy.
Kristy Lee Cook - That arrangement didn't feel like country... it felt like a caricature/stereotype of country music by someone who knows nothing about the genre and just associates it with square dances and moonshine-chuggin' hillbillies. What an awful, awful choice.
David Archuleta - This would have been a mess even without the screw-ups, but wow. I guess this is the best time to be humbled, while there's still plenty of elimination bait left to draw fire.
Chekezie - Great job. I'm shocked, really. Probably my favorite of the night.
Ramiele - She sounded good, just not that exciting.
Jason Castro - His habit of trailing every line into falsetto really started to get on my nerves with this performance, especially since it was a pretty rough transition each time.
Carly Smithson - I liked the energy, and thought this worked better than when she tries the diva ballads. But gawd, that tat just doesn't fit her.
David Cook - It wasn't bad, but I think he should aim at being more of a Rod Stewart/Bryan Adams type rock/pop singer than a full-blown rocker.
Brooke Smith - I just enjoyed this immensely.
David Hernandez - It was like something from a cheesy high school talent show. I'm guessing bottom 2 after that.
Amanda Overmyer - Not horrible, but she's definitely out of tricks. I think she's going to be screwed when they pull out a wacky theme.
Michael Johns - I was bored to tears. I just don't dig this guy.
Kristy Lee Cook - That arrangement didn't feel like country... it felt like a caricature/stereotype of country music by someone who knows nothing about the genre and just associates it with square dances and moonshine-chuggin' hillbillies. What an awful, awful choice.
David Archuleta - This would have been a mess even without the screw-ups, but wow. I guess this is the best time to be humbled, while there's still plenty of elimination bait left to draw fire.
03-12-08, 05:24 PM
#90
DVD Talk Hero
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Hail to the Redskins!
Posts: 25,295
Likes: 0
Received 49 Likes
on
38 Posts
Originally Posted by chowderhead
I really think Simon is bored out of his mind regarding AI. He doesn't seem very interested in continuing doing the show which will be a big loss if they cannot resign him after his contract is up. Ryan badgering him with put downs and not acknowledging him at the end of the show probably is another nail in the coffin. I have a feeling that Simon may not come back in a couple of years even if Fox throws a boatload of money at him.
In fact, if it can sustain itself to that point, it might be nice to see a reboot of the entire show for Season 10. But I think that it would probably just end at that point or be relauched as something completely different.
03-12-08, 05:24 PM
#91
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by magiccmom
I'm pretty sure I remember him telling Regis and kelly that he has two more years after this and he is done.
It seems like Simon is always talking about leaving. If he ever goes, I think the show would finally go under. But I think he loves the fame.
03-12-08, 05:43 PM
#92
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 7,935
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Groucho
I don't get the judges' love for David Cook. The guy is just another douchebag stuck in the 90's. He's terrible!
03-12-08, 05:56 PM
#93
DVD Talk God
Brooke White was easily the best performance of the night. I thought that was a beautiful and heartfelt cover and I agree with Simon it felt real. I'm really impressed how talented she really is and I think her playing piano on that song made it even better.
03-12-08, 06:18 PM
#94
DVD Talk Hero
Originally Posted by DJariya
Brooke White was easily the best performance of the night. I thought that was a beautiful and heartfelt cover and I agree with Simon it felt real. I'm really impressed how talented she really is and I think her playing piano on that song made it even better.
03-12-08, 06:21 PM
#95
DVD Talk Hero
All I can is thank god that this is actually a decent Top 12. I think each contestant has some strong points. No Sanjaya, Chicken Little, Sanjaya, Anthony Fedorov, JPL or Sanjaya this year.
03-12-08, 06:25 PM
#96
DVD Talk Legend
Four pages and counting and not one comment about Seacrest acting like a complete buffoon after Chikeze's performance!? Hopping all over the stage like a complete spaz "You own the stage. Take it! Take it!". Or some such nonsense. Then wiping the sweat off Chikeze's head. Really weird and creepy.
03-12-08, 06:49 PM
#97
Originally Posted by TomOpus
No Sanjaya, Chicken Little, Sanjaya, Anthony Fedorov, JPL or Sanjaya this year.
03-12-08, 06:58 PM
#98
Senior Member
Yeah, Ryan was a tool most of the show, especially with Chikeze- saying "Soaking Wet!", "That's how you do it, baby". WTF?
My initial vote in this poll, before the show, was for Chikeze. Going with the you're only as good as your last number school of thought, Archuleta would be gone and Chikeze on top.
But I think KLC is going tonite.
My initial vote in this poll, before the show, was for Chikeze. Going with the you're only as good as your last number school of thought, Archuleta would be gone and Chikeze on top.
But I think KLC is going tonite.
03-12-08, 08:18 PM
#99
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 896
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Jadzia
They ought to make the loser sing Yesterday as their parting song. "Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away..."
Speaking of which, is AI doing some sort of "Had a Bad Day" type montage song this year? God I hope not.
Speaking of which, is AI doing some sort of "Had a Bad Day" type montage song this year? God I hope not.
03-12-08, 08:25 PM
#100
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Yew Nork
Posts: 699
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by TomOpus
All I can is thank god that this is actually a decent Top 12. I think each contestant has some strong points. No Sanjaya, Chicken Little, Sanjaya, Anthony Fedorov, JPL or Sanjaya this year.