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A word about American Idol
By admin | March 13, 2008
OK, so last year I got mad and said I would not watch it anymore. I mean how on earth could they vote off the talented singers and let the mediocre ones remain. Ugh!
So, here I am again this year glued in front of the TV with the likes of Simon, Paula, Randy, and that irritating host dude, Ryan Seacrest. I admit, I cannot give it up, I am addicted to Idol. On the plus side, there’s some real talent this year. I love the fact that some are playing instruments…and they’re doing some pretty good music.
Pretty good music indeed! Tuesday featured songs of Lennon and McCartney. As if anyone could do them as good as The Beatles, still I love those tunes. Some of the best music ever written, seriously.
So here’s my picks going from best to worst.
Brook White
I love this gal. She sang The Beatle’s “Let it Be” and played the piano a la McCartney, and she is the real deal. She’s in a different class from the rest. Beauty that comes from the inside out, and so very talented. She radiates both in the way she sings and her demeanor. A shy kind of charisma. Hers is the kind of voice that can reach inside your soul and rip your heart out, and make you enjoy it.
Let me go on record saying she is my pick for the winner. And if she does not win, you will hear lots from her in the future. She will be a superstar, mark my words.
David Archuleta
too bad he was a little weak on “We Can Work it Out”…he was shooting for the Stevie Wonder version I think, but didn’t quite work. But I’m still hooked on him from his other performances, particularly “Imagine”. If he can get his stride back, he’s one of the best.
Kristy Lee Cook
The judges, particularly Simon, are not kind to her. But I have to disagree. Listen to that voice, look at that face and tell me she’s not ready to be the next modern country heart-throb-babe. She stands out not only because she’s good, but because she’s the only country one in the bunch.
Ramiele Malubay
Again, I had to part with the judges here. Nice, peaceful voice and passive but effective delivery. Makes me want to visit Polyneisa, or Hawaii or some place like that. I like her a lot!
Amanda Overmyer
Female rockers are not my thing, but something about her I like. Under that weird hair is a really sweet face. Something about her reminds me of Sally Field, or Sally Field’s bad little sister. Pretty good at the rocker thing, but I don’t know if she can keep up the energy. Looks like she’s running out of steam to me, and it’s early in the season.
Carly Smithson
I loved her version of “Come Together”, but she’s not my idea of what an idol should be. I do like her style.
John Castro
Different and unique, but his voice is very soft. Would make a great back up singer.
David Cook
Quite simply, I do not like him. But my daugther loves him and I think he has an appeal to young ladies…and he would make a good front man for a band.
Chikezie
He seemed weak at first, but his “She’s a Woman” got my attention. I think he’s up against competition that will crush him, although if he can keep pulling it off like he did Tuesday, he’s got a shot at sticking around.
Syesha Mercado and Michael Jones
As Simon would say “forgettable” I will say the these two are quite talented, and the fact that they are at the bottom is a testament to the talent level this year.
Topics: Music |
March 14th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
DADDY!!!
i no he didn’t make it, but wat about the(forever sexy)danny noriega?
Also, david cook does NOT deserve 2 b that low!!!!
all the other i agree with
:p