American Idol

[Gail Simone]

Okay, here's the thing.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE JUDGES THIS TIME?

All right, yes, he looks like a piggy guy, a little, and he has the brains and charisma of a swamp rat, but that Scott guy can SING.

That off-melody stuff he does is a hundred times more complicated than the shouting vibrato glory notes of the other guys. He's good enough to stand (as a vocalist) with the big boys of classic Motown, and I don't say that lightly. He's a FREAK of talent. He shouldn't even be on the same stage with some of these people.

Yet, one after another, the judges act like he's 'got a nice voice.'

What the hell? Never have I been so irritated by this show. Maybe they think he's too unappealing to progress, but he's absolutely one of the best singers the show has had, period, and his stuff is almost like jazz in its complexity.

They they give raves to some doofus who dances well.

What the hell?

Gail

[Shade]

Okay, here's the thing.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE JUDGES THIS TIME?

All right, yes, he looks like a piggy guy, a little, and he has the brains and charisma of a swamp rat, but that Scott guy can SING.

That off-melody stuff he does is a hundred times more complicated than the shouting vibrato glory notes of the other guys. He's good enough to stand (as a vocalist) with the big boys of classic Motown, and I don't say that lightly. He's a FREAK of talent. He shouldn't even be on the same stage with some of these people.

Yet, one after another, the judges act like he's 'got a nice voice.'

What the hell? Never have I been so irritated by this show. Maybe they think he's too unappealing to progress, but he's absolutely one of the best singers the show has had, period, and his stuff is almost like jazz in its complexity.

They they give raves to some doofus who dances well.

What the hell?

Gail

I thought the same thing. He's beyond their comprehension. And it really seems like a natural gift for him not something he has to work at. He at least doesn't sound over rehearsed like the others and has an ear that works outside of the confines a songs previous incarnation. He to me is the ONLY one that should hear the words "You made it your own, dawg" because he's the only one sparking orginality.

[Crowley]

when they kicked off the Phantom of the Opera singer with the make up I realized that they'd lost they're minds.

That woman had an AMAZING voice.

[ssurly]

and when he spoke about his Dad...good TV that was!

I want a little bit more psychotic Scott though...cause I think if he gets quirky again he will definite get the FREAK vote....

I think he's at least top 5 overall.....

and no women are even close this year....none!

David

[sixstringguild]

From what I've seen, Scott's downfall may be his lack of personality. He seems to lack charisma. Then again, I didn't see the show last night.

I hope that Bo Bice wins though. I want a hippy rocker to win this thing for once.

[i have old comics]

Okay, here's the thing.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE JUDGES THIS TIME?

All right, yes, he looks like a piggy guy, a little, and he has the brains and charisma of a swamp rat, but that Scott guy can SING.

That off-melody stuff he does is a hundred times more complicated than the shouting vibrato glory notes of the other guys. He's good enough to stand (as a vocalist) with the big boys of classic Motown, and I don't say that lightly. He's a FREAK of talent. He shouldn't even be on the same stage with some of these people.

Yet, one after another, the judges act like he's 'got a nice voice.'

What the hell? Never have I been so irritated by this show. Maybe they think he's too unappealing to progress, but he's absolutely one of the best singers the show has had, period, and his stuff is almost like jazz in its complexity.

They they give raves to some doofus who dances well.

What the hell?

Gail
i see what your sayin it sucks because have you noticed that the only people that make to the next rounds are the hot ones the ones that people like because they are hot not because they can sing good........but you have to admit there were some pretty bad singers in the try out my god one of them made me want to shoot my self well thats all i have to say....wait never mind the judge simon is a dick i mean if they arent that go or somthing he like just has to see how bad he can make them feel about them selfs i mean god you can just say well i dont think your fit for this contest sorry not that was the worst thing i have ever heard in my life it was like ear bleeding no sorry go home and did you here that marry girl from i think it was texas she was freaking horrible........................see ya :D

[Screwtape]

James Joyce? Is that you?

[Dennis]

how can sugar pie honey bunch sound like complex jazz?

[JoshuaB]

I dig Constantine....I saw him in Rent a year ago back, and he was awesome. Loving him!

[Screwtape]

This... this means something...

[Cam63]

We're a bit behind in this series, so I can't comment on current events.

However, I followed last years American Idol from start to finish and there was so many " What tha fuck !? " moments by the judges, I'm buggered if I can work out what's going through their minds.

Vocal talent alone just doesn't seem to cut it.

[SuperGodGinrai]

People, it's a show about creating "idols".
They choose who they want. that's the end.
Whoever they can sell is who's gonna win.

[foxfire]

Man I'm mad Amanda Avila was kicked off. She was hot....

[SteelTownr]

Vonzell Solomon is from Ft. Myers and used to deliver Mail to my building!

Vote for her!

Mark B.

[Joe no Sleep]

when they kicked off the Phantom of the Opera singer with the make up I realized that they'd lost they're minds.

That woman had an AMAZING voice.

Unfortunatly, that was all about whether she'd change her appearance the next time they saw her. Since she didn't, they didn't think twice and let her go. Maybe she'll come back next time.

[MacQuarrie]

It isn't Pigboy's lack of charisma or personality that's so off-putting. It's the vaguely arrogan and non-too-bright vibe that he gives off. All in all, he strikes me as the type of person that one wishes somebody would smack in the face with a shovel.

The one who really needs the shovel to the face, though, is that woman who sounds like Fran Drescher playing Barbra Streisand circa 1974. Gawd, her schtick is annoying.

At my house, the smart money is on Anwar, though I kinda back Anthony and Constantine. A few of the girls are good, but it's really the guys' game this year.

[KenK]

It isn't Pigboy's lack of charisma or personality that's so off-putting. It's the vaguely arrogan and non-too-bright vibe that he gives off. All in all, he strikes me as the type of person that one wishes somebody would smack in the face with a shovel.

The one who really needs the shovel to the face, though, is that woman who sounds like Fran Drescher playing Barbra Streisand circa 1974. Gawd, her schtick is annoying.

At my house, the smart money is on Anwar, though I kinda back Anthony and Constantine. A few of the girls are good, but it's really the guys' game this year.

I'm sorry, but Constantine's wacker than wackness.

[abbas.khan]

Man I'm mad Amanda Avila was kicked off. She was hot....

i know what you mean dude. she did one bad song and she got the boot.

f'real i have no idea how that teenie bop blonde guy has lasted so long. and constatine has been such a disapointment in round 2. he's sung nothing to his potential.

i think we need to watch out for lindsay though. she might do something incredible with that voice of hers.

[the4thpip]

You know how Gladys Knight nicknamed Ruben Studdard "the Velvet Teddybear" and it stuck?
I think Scott Savol from this season should be nicknamed "the Silk Hogzilla!"

[Shade]

I'm sorry, but Constantine's wacker than wackness.

You are not kidding. This guy is utter ass.

[the4thpip]

Yeah, and he chose a totally safe song with that Partridge Family number... :confused:

[Joe no Sleep]

Yeah, and he chose a totally safe song with that Partridge Family number... :confused:

That was horrible

I noticed that while the judges kept egging Mikalah Gordon to "be more whacky," other contestants - Fonzell Solomon, for ex. - are borrowing her showboating shctick. I believe her low-key/flat performances are coming from bad advice from vocal coaches backstage.

[Cam63]

I've witnessed Mikalah's performances.

To sound better, she needs some serious good advice and training....or a rolled up sock.

[abbas.khan]

i'm disappointed with nadia turner this time around.
she was amazing everytime until she decided to sing a freaking cyndi lauper song.

[the4thpip]

I've witnessed Mikalah's performances.

To sound better, she needs some serious good advice and training....or a rolled up sock.
Well, she's gone. I was surprised to read Nadia was in the bottom 3.

I think many people agree that Anwar needs a "fun" song to broaden his appeal.

What would be your suggestions? Here are a few of mine:

1. Working in a coal mine by Lee Dorsey
Workin' in a coal mine, going down down down, working in a coal mine oops! about to slip... Done right, this song actually requires quite a range and quick changes. Could be a good fit.

2. 99 Luftballons by Nena sung completely in German. The judges would be stunned! Well, it beats the heck out of "Rock me Amadeus" by Falco....

3. It's Raining Men by the Weather Girls.
4. Shaddap You Face by Joe Dolce

http://www.hitparade.ch/cdimg/joe_dolce_music_theatre-shaddap_your_face_s.jpg

'Nuff said!

[Cam63]

How about humming the theme to Star Wars while playing the axillaphone ?

[Cam63]

i'm disappointed with nadia turner this time around.
she was amazing everytime until she decided to sing a freaking cyndi lauper song.

Nadia did a Cyndi Lauper song !?

Why do so many of the contestants in the last 4 seasons decide to cut their own throat doing '80s pop shit ?

[the4thpip]

Um... "Time after Time" isn't exactly "80s pop shit."
It has been covered by some of the greatest names in Jazz music, including Miles Davis, Cassandra Wilson and Tuck&Patti.

I thiknk Nadia's main error was that she sang an up-tempo arrangement of it that was even faster than Cindy's. She should have gone for the Cassandra Wilson version and people would have loved it.

[Brad Curran]

I only catch glances of this when my parents are watching it, but of the 1 contestant I've seen, I like Bo. Could be that I'm more in to rock than pop, or that he's the 1 contestant I've bothered to watch, but hey, I like him.

[JelloBiafra]

This show went in the crapper the minute Aloha was voted off. She was better than everyone (male or female) that's made it into the final twelve.
And just because I'm sorta weird I was hoping Mikalah would last a bit longer. She did such awful things to songs that it was fascinating to watch.

[YoGo]

Does anyone agree with Simon's take that Carrie Underwood will win this season? I would've said Mario Vasquez...but then well.. you know. The guys seem too lackluster at the moment to be the next idol IMO.

[abbas.khan]

i want anthony romanov to be eaten up by a 100 feral squirrels. i still dont get why hes lasted this long.

[the4thpip]

Does anyone agree with Simon's take that Carrie Underwood will win this season? I would've said Mario Vasquez...but then well.. you know. The guys seem too lackluster at the moment to be the next idol IMO.
I think at this point, each of the contestants is still one horrible song choice away from elimination. Just when you think somebody's on the road to win this thing, they might do a Smurfs song or something.

[Cam63]

Usually a Celine Dion or Bonnie Tyler song does 'em in.

The '80s should be completely off limits.

[the4thpip]

Usually a Celine Dion or Bonnie Tyler song does 'em in.

The '80s should be completely off limits.
I've been saying this forever: Only guys should be allowed to do Whitney Houston songs, only girls should be allowed to do Stevie Wonder songs, and nobody should touch a Celine song with a ten foot pole!

[Cam63]

I've been saying this forever: Only guys should be allowed to do Whitney Houston songs, only girls should be allowed to do Stevie Wonder songs, and nobody should touch a Celine song with a ten foot pole!

Especially Celine Dion...

[the4thpip]

Especially Celine Dion...
OK, nobody should touch Celine Dion with a ten foot pole!

[Loren]

All right, yes, he looks like a piggy guy, a little, and he has the brains and charisma of a swamp rat, but that Scott guy can SING.

Plus, according to the folks at The Smoking Gun (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0331051_american_idol_scott_1.html), he has a less than ideal criminal record.

While I've thought Scott sounded good in previous weeks, I agreed with Randy and Simon that Scott was really off-key last night. In fact, he sounded so off that I'm forced to wonder whether Paula a) lied when she said she didn't notice, or b) has lost her sense of pitch.

Loren

[the4thpip]

I liked Scott in the past, but with "One Last Cry" he took a bad song and made it horrible. He didn't get into the melody or hit a note until the final two lines.

But Anwar was way below his abilities, too.

[Cam63]

We've caught up at last !

Yep, I thought those two guys Pip mentioned were lucky to get by with well below par performances.

The sheilas did better this week, methinks.

[JelloBiafra]

They really shouldn't be allowed to pick their own songs. Let the judges do it or the producers but the contestants should never pick their won songs because they usually don't help themselves with their choices.

[Cream Filled Taco]

They really shouldn't be allowed to pick their own songs. Let the judges do it or the producers but the contestants should never pick their won songs because they usually don't help themselves with their choices.

I can't agree. If anyone else chooses the songs, there will be accusations of rigging the contest, giving certain people better songs, and setting up a blame structure when something doesn't go their way. Plus, it could end up limiting the performer to a certain type of song. I say let them sink or swim all on thier own. A true performer can make any song a worthy performance. Bo isn't the greatest singer by far, but damned if he doesn't look like a pro every time he goes out there.

[Crowley]

Unfortunatly, that was all about whether she'd change her appearance the next time they saw her. Since she didn't, they didn't think twice and let her go. Maybe she'll come back next time.
I hope she never returns to that show and makes it on her own... she was incredible.

[the4thpip]

I can't agree. If anyone else chooses the songs, there will be accusations of rigging the contest, giving certain people better songs, and setting up a blame structure when something doesn't go their way.
I think that already happened two seasons ago when they drew songs out of a hat. People said it was rigged that Kim got a song she had done before, Band of Gold.

[Gail Simone]

I'll tell you what, though.

Fantasia come on and sang tonight and HOLY SHIT she could not have said more clearly, "This is MY stage, and you guys are not in my league," if she'd written it in blood on this year's contestants' foreheads. She tore that crappy song to pieces with sheer muscle, talent and charisma. Wow.

Reminded me how when they say, every year, "this is the best talent we've had yet," they're usually lying.

Gail

[abbas.khan]

i wish anthony fedorov would go away :/

[the4thpip]

Yet he and the Silk Hogzilla™ live to croon another day...

[abbas.khan]

what the hell was vonzel doing at the bottom?

[the4thpip]

what the hell was vonzel doing at the bottom?
Praying?

I agree, it was outrageous not to see Anthony there instead of her.

[abbas.khan]

my friend said that its the clay aiken crowd that keeps on voting for anthony.

i think its because he was terrorized by a trash compactor as a child.

[Cam63]

I saw the Fantasia performance of which Gail speaketh a couple of days ago.

Yey, she verily owneth the stageth, alrighteth.