So it's my favorite time of the year. Yes, even after all these years I still love watching American Idol. I honestly believe this is one of the only family shows left on T.V. It's something I watch with both my parents and grandparents that we can all enjoy together.
So here are my thoughts on this past weeks opening of the Top 13 finalists and the season in general. Let me start off by saying I hate the fact that there are 4 judges, if I have to hear Kara say "I don't feel your connection to the song" one more time I might scream. I just think why mess with something that was good, and 4 people is just a waste of time. Paula really annoys me as well. You know she is going to give the contestant negative feedback if she starts off by saying "well you look beautiful". It will almost ALWAYS be followed by a BUT. Does she really think by telling a girl she looks pretty that it will make up for the fact that she sucked at singing?
I'm not sure how I feel about the whole "Judges Save" rule. They can save one person who gets the fewest votes at any point now through the top five; but it has to be unanimous. Nobody will be eliminated that week; the next week, two people will get cut and they can only use it one time. If I were a contestant I would rather get kicked off in the later rounds because to be honest American Idol often does a really bad job of marketing the person who wins. So many people who were kicked off in past seasons got their names out there and were able to get great opportunities following the show. I just think it's pointless for the judges to be able to save one person when the whole point of the show is that America get's to vote!
I was so happy when I heard they would be singing Michael Jackson songs, what a way to kick it off. I have never been this impressed by the top finalists! This might just be one of my favorite seasons because there are so many good people. It's actually a lot harder and I think many of these people will go on to do great things even if they don't make it to the end. Usually on the opening night people tend to be really nervous and the majority of them don't really have their finest hour. This is the first time ever where I didn't hear myself say "OMG that was really bad!!". For the most part I think everyone did well but there are defiantly people I'm not to impressed by:
Megan Corkey
I think she kind of has this funky little voice, but nothing that makes me say WOW. Although I though it was cheesy for her to sing Rockin Robin it fit her voice in a weird sort of way. I also serisouly can not stand the way she twists from side to side while singing. Does anyone else notice this or is it just me?
Scott MacIntyre
Scott's story is amazing, but come on guy's...he's really not that great of a singer! He was born blind, started college at 14, and is a talented musician (he's great behind the piano!), I really want to like him, but he just does not do it for me. I hope it's his voice and not his story that keeps getting him along in this (let's all say it together now) singing competition.
Michael Sarver
Another person, with yet another story. I think he did well this week, I just don't think he stands a chance against people like Danny, Matt, and Adam! Oh I will get to them :)
AnoppDog
I love this kid. He's Desi (which I think is awesome lol) has a good voice and is just a likable person. I think the judges were way to hard on him this week. I understand "Beat It" is an untouchable song but I think he did really well with it. Plus if it's so "untouchable" don't put it in the song book!
I have the hotts for Matt Giraud! He honestly reminds me A LOT of JT and every time he sings I'm loving it. I hope he goes far!
Oh boy watch out for Danny Gokey, I knew from the first time I heard him sing that he would do so well. I wont be as bold as Paula and say he's gonna make it to the finals (it's only week one) but he's defiantly a person to look out for!
Adam is great but he's screaming and screeching is not my cup of tea.
My favorite girls by far are Alexis and Allison...I hope there are many more weeks of them to come! Oh ya, Lil has a good voice but I think she has to grow on me. Plus I feel like she comes off as if she already knows she's great and I don't like that.
I was soooooooooooooo happy to say goodbye to Jasmine last night, I don't think she should have ever made it through in the first place. I felt bad for Jorge, but it's a tough competition and you have to bring it every week.
I'm so excited to see how things play out throughout the season. I'm sure I'll keep my thoughts posted!
I'm off to NYC this weekend. I talked to an old friend this week and decided to go on a whim. I'm really excited to get out of D.C for a little while...I need this!
Sarah Out :P
P.S I also really enjoy Kris, but I'm gonna have to say he's forgettable since I didn't even think to include him!
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