Feels like Tuesday doesn't it? It's not - it's Wednesday night and it's time for a new twelve to battle it out for 3 spots in the top 12. (thanks to Obama for the day late) Here are my reactions to the individuals who competed tonight, noted before the judges have their say. And away we gooooooooo!
Jasmine Murray: nervous much? This is not a song that embraces the voice really, and it makes me crazy when they know that, so instead they fill it with a bunch of runs that make no sense for the song.
Matt Giraud: Wow, I hope this pick doesn't ruin his chances. What is up with these picks? He's going to get torched by the judges on this one, I think. Get him his piano and a brandy snifter STAT.
Jeanine Vailes: Yet another one bites the dust - unfortunately she didn't get any airtime prior to this moment, so it will be harder for her to advance.
Nick Mitchell: Wow, I gotta say, as fascinating as this is,the freakshow has bled into the proceedings. The very very frightening part is that so far, he performed the best vocal so far. Unfortunately, that is not saying much so far.
Allison Iraheta: First one so far who actually is owning the moment with, ironically, maturity. So far she should be the next American Idol. Now the competition has started dawg.
Kris Allen: If you're going to pick an MJ song this might be it. He has a muppet mouth. He was fine until the key change and that was too much for him - that plus the fact that the opening of the song was too low at the beginning doesn't bode well for his range.
Megan Corkrey: She's like the more rugged tattoed version of Brooke from last year. The Amy Winehouse influence is in full effect. I think it works for her, though a little schreechy in the high range, and I don't understand her shimmy moves.
Matt Breitzke: Perfect song pick for this guy. Wow. Blue Collar bros unite! In the end I don't think he has enough to pull through, but he's calm and in his own skin, which is more than many of these peeps have had tonight.
Jesse Langseth: Lean much? This is not a great vocal song. But she's selling it as best as she can. She's a little weird. She's got Bette CRAZY eyes...
Kai Kalama: His hair has got to change. He's like Simply Red in black and white. No. Borrrrrrring. He had control of his voice the whole time, much more than other contestants, until the end notes, but man, who cares?
Mishavonna Henson: She was great in The Incredibles. And the Addams Family. But I like her. I was gonna say she looked like a muppet too but then with her last name of Henson I thought that might be in bad taste. I think this is a great pick for her, because she is awfully confident and pretty darn good. I wish the song didn't climax in a nah nah nah moment. Great job.
Adam Lambert: That keyboard is bruuuuutal. He looks like Jason Bateman on crack. That upper register is just plain scary. But man, he can control it. Sheeeesh.
Random Thoughts: I know that they are really trying to tweak the formula here, but man, the pressure of the odds here is really seeming to be getting to the contestants. Most of them will not get through tomorrow, and as a result, everyone is out of breath and not able to execute, and it ironically ends up stressing them out, as opposed to the "old way" where they could build stamina and confidence week after week. Can't win for losing I guess. Did Paula just name drop Glen Ballard and Seidah Garrett?
So who's getting in? I'm in for ADAM, ALLISON, and MEGAN.
