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THE FINAL 3
The Final 3 sing three songs apiece. Each Idol is assigned a judge who picks a song. The Idol picks a song and the producers pick a song. The Idols have no control over two-thirds of the song choices.
It’s a process that allows TPTB to control the outcome. Want to throw an Idol under the bus or promote and Idol? Control the songs they will sing. It can be a mine field for the remaining Idols or the push that one needs to win the title.
ROUND 1 - Judges Song Choice
David Archuleta - (Paula Abdul) - ''And So It Goes'' by Billy Joel - What a lovely interpretation of a beautiful song. Paula chose well. I agree with Paula that he was a 'storyteller' tonight and couldn't disagree more with Simon. This was not the easiest song to sing. Little David sang beautifully and connected with his audience.
Randy - he can sing anything
Paula - a pure and stunning performance
Simon - predictable but not outstanding
Syesha Mercado - (Randy Jackson) - ''If I Ain’t Got You'' by Alicia Keys - She began with a very restrained vocal with nice color but slid into her power singing a bit. I would have preferred Randy choose something entirely different than her 'usual'. Her interpretation sounded all too familiar as did the song style. She looked beautiful.
Randy - amazing
Paula - applauds her for taking on an artist like Alicia Keys
Simon - sang it very well but could have made it more her own
David Cook - (Simon Cowell) - ''The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'' by Roberta Flack - He changed it up a bit but still remained faithful to Roberta Flack. It was nice to be able to hear another side to his vocals. Variety is a good thing but I found it a bit boring.
Randy - needed more rock~~too old fashioned
Paula - she loved it
Simon - one of his best performances to date
ROUND 2 - Contestants Song Choice
David Archuleta - (David's Choice) - ''With You'' by Chris Brown - This song choice didn't seem to be the best for him. It had an uncomfortable sound and feel. The entire performance seemed forced, not natural to David. Possibly, he truly is made for ballads. I prefer him in his comfort zone.
Randy - not the right song
Paula - should sing more songs like this
Simon - like a Chihuahua trying to be a tiger
Syesha Mercado - (Syesha's Choice) - ''Fever'' by Peggy Lee - OK, no one can come close to Peggy Lee but I liked Syesha's interpretation. She sang in a very controlled manner, never over singing the song which was my fear. I liked her 'take' on this classic.
Randy - sang it well
Paula - doesn't show who she is as an artist
Simon - lame cabaret performance
David Cook - (David's Choice) - ''Dare You To Move''by Switchfoot - Sorry folks, this is not my cup of tea. It sounded like a bunch of 'nothing' to me. I'd say he's done much better work.
Randy - not his best performance
Paula - the song was too abbreviated
Simon - not the best melodic song
ROUND 3 - Producers Song Choice
David Archuleta - (The Producers) - ''Longer'' by Dan Fogelberg - Another gorgeous song for Little David. He was definitely in his element. His vocal was performed with great feeling and he seemed to have a grasp of the song even though it is older in tone and substance.
Randy - in the zone
Paula - lovely
Simon - sang the song well
Syesha Mercado - (The Producers) - ''Hit Me Up'' by Gia Farrell - She's sounded too much as she has in past weeks. There are so many other songs that could have been chosen for her. Her vocal was fine but she could have done much more with a better song.
Randy - just ok
Paula - song doesn't define her
Simon - the song is forgettable
David Cook - (The Producers) - ''I Don't Want To Miss A Thing'' by Aerosmith - David was back in his element and sang his heart out. I am not familiar with this song so will refrain from commenting and let the judges comments stand.
Randy - predictable
Paula - see ya in the finals
Simon - he wins the night
COMMENTS~~ I never want to hear the word phone book or 'in the zone' again. Are dress codes only for female performers? Hopefully, next year something can be done about those screaming kids!!!
Please don't bring up poor song choice when that choice was NOT made by the contestant. How unfair!! Criticize the producers and judges who made the choices.
ANOTHER ''FORGETTABLE'' NIGHT!!!
RESULTS~~ Wednesday at 9:00 EDT
David Archuleta--Paula's choice--Nice vocals. Nothing special. Good performance. I liked it.
David's choice--Some was good some wasn't. I liked that it was more upbeat than his usual ballad.
Producer's choice--Very good. Suited him.
Syesha--Randy's choice--Beautiful. Thought she did well.
Syesha's choice--I liked it but I thought it was too high in some parts. I liked the way she performed it. She has a sexy way about her which has come out in the last few weeks.
Producer's choice--I thought she did well but I agree it wasn't the song that defines her, but then, it wasn't her choice so what is she supposed to do? She was set up. I don't think it was right of the judges to tell her how bad it was for her when she didn't pick the song. They should say that "this song was the wrong one picked for you" and it's not your fault. Something like that. They said that for David A. on his last song but not to Syesha. I liked the way she performs her songs. She is more animated than David A. and has much better stage presence. David Cook usually has his guitar to give him something more.
David Cook--Simon's choice--I was surprised how well he did. Especially the note at the end.
David's choice--Not that good. He was off key in spots. Bad choice. Should have stayed with Collective Soul. According to my son, that is a much better song.
Producer's choice--Best song of the night for him.
COMMENTS: A couple of things that bothered me--Why sing three songs? Cut the producers since they obviously don't know what they are doing. Let the contestants sing two WHOLE songs. Then there wouldn't be this thing where the song would have sounded better if it wasn't edited badly or they had more than 1:30. Then give it to them! I did not like the favoritism and not laying fault where it is due. I also didn't like Simon's insistence that Syesha's song, "Hit Me Up" was about penquins. This is one time where Paula was the sane one and was correct. That was a song from the penguin movie, "Happy Feet" but was NOT about penguins. Simon, I wish you would study your songs before the show! They wanted a Battle of the David's and they made sure to have one. Now, it better be good!
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I don't watch AI, but I have seen bits and pieces of the performances, and I think the younger David will win because he does seem to be the judges/producers' pet. He reminds me of a young Donny Osmond, who still can't shake his teen idol image at age 40 something.
It might not be in David Cook's best interest to be the Idol, because the first year after you get the title, the songs that are usually put out are pretty forgettable. He probably would benefit from being #2 or even if he got booted off tonight, and getting an independant record deal and doing his own stuff. He wouldn't have to uphold to the Idol image as much as if he was #1.
We know there will be a next Idol season. I read on the DOOL board that Clay Aiken does not like how the show has gone from finding an amateur with no music industry experience to bringing on contestants who've had experience and even records, despite them selling nothing. All the complaints about this season should give the producers a wake-up call to do some serious revamping for January 2009.
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DC has a background in performing arts and a degree in graphic arts. This guy has packed a lot into his 26 years. Here's an interesting link with info on why so many like him so much. He's no slouch, that's for sure. He'll be in the top 2. Who will be there with him??
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cook_(singer)........ENJOY!!!
Out of the final 3, I'm definitely rooting for David Cook. I think he is the whole package. He's a good singer, has a good look, and he's a good performer. He's interesting to watch, and he has a natural talent with music, where he can hear a song and play with it to create something new, that is still great to listen to. He's original in that sense, as I don't remember any past idol ever jumping out at me the way he does for making songs his own. He has a true ear for tone, melody, pace and instrumentation. Basically, a real ear for music in general. I feel like he doesn't just step on stage and sings someone else's songs, which is how I feel about the others. I feel like he gets on stage and presents us with original creations. Granted not everything he's done has been like that, but a strong majority. Whether or not he walks away with the title American Idol (especially given the amount of teen girl voters who I'm sure will lean towards David A), I think the industry will accept him with open arms. I think it would eat David A. for breakfast.
Hope to see an upset tonight and have David A. go home, and the finals be Sayesha and David Cook. I'm not sure how she made it as far as she did, but I don't dislike her. Plus, I think if it came down to those two, David Cook would win this thing hands down!
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David A-so it goes-really lovely. At first I was uncomfortable with how different his voice is from Billy's and the light pure way he was singing, but it worked. So strange though, how he attracts the younger girls with these very old styles. He is sooo not hip, as evidenced by his own song choice.
Sy-Ain't got you-okay. Ho hum. Funny thing is I think Randy was trying to help her by giving her this song but she is no Alicia. And I am not even a big fan of Alicia, but Sy doesn't come close to being able to deliver.
David C-Face-Wow. I really liked it, surprise to me. So restrained and reverent with out the stalkerish quality he usualy brings to his singing. I thought it was going to be awful.
David A-With you-okay but weird. Doesn't fit his vocals. I'm not so sure that's it's "not him" as much as it's not who he's been shaped to be.
Sy-Fever-her best of the night. Not forced. Really glad I didn't have to see her little chair dance.
David C-dare you-eh. honestly, I can't remember my reaction so it couldn't have impressed me.
David A-Longer-like the song was made for him really. Never mind that he was born almost 20 years after the song was written. Not as good as the Billy Joel song, but so suited him.
Sy-hit me up-fun but lacking something.
David C-don't want to miss-ehe eh eh. I hate this song, sooooooo overplayed and such soupy lyrics (now that I know it was written by Diane Warren, no wonder.) I still don't know how I felt about it. Strings were beautiful, though.
Gag those stupid girls! David C is the only one who doesn't bother me when he talks.Totally agree about ragging on song choice when its not their choice, also Paula gave Sy credit for taking on AK when she also didn't have a choice.
David A's "So it goes" was the best performance followed by David C's "Face". It'll be a shock if Sy gets to the top two.
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You can tell it's getting closer to the end. The online recaps are out earlier.
For video recaps of the songs and the judges comments, go to -
Season 7 Final 3 Performance - Recap
http://mjsbigblog.com/season-7-final-3-performance-recap.htm
By sometime on Wednesday there should be a full written recap, too, but right now you can see the videos.
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For another written recap of the show, go to -
The Top Three Perform
http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TV-Show-Blog/American-Idol/American-Idol-Perform/800039568
For other links, check out Idol News. You can still discuss about Idol on there.
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