Comments on: American Idol Recap – 4/21/09 http://realitysteve.com/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/ My sarcastic, slanted, sophomoric, and skewed view on the world of reality television Tue, 22 May 2012 09:03:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: kayefunhttp://realitysteve.com/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/comment-page-1/#comment-22814 kayefun Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:45:51 +0000 http://realitysteve.com/blog/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/#comment-22814 R. STEVE, know your site under construction, ya still got some bugs to be worked out with the comments....not always working! R. STEVE, know your site under construction, ya still got some bugs to be worked out with the comments….not always working!

]]> By: sallyhttp://realitysteve.com/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/comment-page-1/#comment-22808 sally Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:52:43 +0000 http://realitysteve.com/blog/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/#comment-22808 At first I got Kris confused with Matt, Michael, and Anoop. A friend and I would call them guy with guitar (Kris), guy on piano (Matt), country guy (Michael), and the other guy (Anoop). They all sounded the same and didn't do anything different. But the last couple of weeks Kris has really stepped it up for me. Is he my favorite - no. I'm not a John Mayer fan, so not likely I would buy a Kris cd or see him in concert. But at least now I notice Kris, and his originality has been impressive.Matt is, well Matt. He has some good performances, some not so good performances. But nothing memorable.Danny is disappointing me the last few weeks. He's come across the last couple of weeks as a high-end wedding singer. Someone I would like to perform at my friend's wedding reception, but not someone I will cough up good money to buy a cd or see in concert. He's shown 0 risk or originality. I'm hoping he finds himself in the bottom 2 fairly soon. Maybe that will motivate him to do something more. I know many Danny detractors have saddled him with an attitude. I never got that. Not until this week with his comments during the results show about "meditating on the comments" or whatever.As for Allison, there is something that bugs me about her. I don't know what. I don't have a word for it. All I know is when she sings, I invariably find myself not paying attention. I'll listen to it, but I'm never fascinated enough to watch. Her voice is great, and stage presence good, but she isn't mixing up the songs enough to show me enough originality. Yes she's only 16, and her stage presence in particular is pretty impressive for her young 16 years, but when I purchase a cd, or see a concert, the person's age means nothing to me.With the way AI is "made", the contestants are singing cover tunes (my dream is for a theme night of original music though). I know many local bands make their living off of that, singing cover tunes, but for the next American Idol the person needs to be more than that. They need to switch up a cover tune to the point of "making it their own" (sorry for the cliche). Kris has been doing that the last couple of weeks. But he still hasn't shown a lot of range in his music style - he's a pop singer and that is what he is. And that's fine - but I get bored with the same music style.After 8 years of AI, I want more than someone who can sing. I want someone who can entertain. Who I will purchase their cd, see a concert, and have a fabulous time. Adam is the only one this year who fulfills that role for me. Will he sell records? Yes absolutely. He's a divine balladeer (the best of this season when he wants to go there), he's an incredible rock star (the only one of this season). Even people who don't like Adam (call him screechy or whatever) find him fascinating to watch. And even some of his biggest detractors are picking him for the final 2.Despise any of the Idols? Definitely not. What is so great about American Idol is a few of them will find themselves with recording contracts post Idol - whether they win or not. Kris and Adam definitely. Danny and Alison very likely as well. At first I got Kris confused with Matt, Michael, and Anoop. A friend and I would call them guy with guitar (Kris), guy on piano (Matt), country guy (Michael), and the other guy (Anoop). They all sounded the same and didn’t do anything different. But the last couple of weeks Kris has really stepped it up for me. Is he my favorite – no. I’m not a John Mayer fan, so not likely I would buy a Kris cd or see him in concert. But at least now I notice Kris, and his originality has been impressive.

Matt is, well Matt. He has some good performances, some not so good performances. But nothing memorable.

Danny is disappointing me the last few weeks. He’s come across the last couple of weeks as a high-end wedding singer. Someone I would like to perform at my friend’s wedding reception, but not someone I will cough up good money to buy a cd or see in concert. He’s shown 0 risk or originality. I’m hoping he finds himself in the bottom 2 fairly soon. Maybe that will motivate him to do something more. I know many Danny detractors have saddled him with an attitude. I never got that. Not until this week with his comments during the results show about “meditating on the comments” or whatever.

As for Allison, there is something that bugs me about her. I don’t know what. I don’t have a word for it. All I know is when she sings, I invariably find myself not paying attention. I’ll listen to it, but I’m never fascinated enough to watch. Her voice is great, and stage presence good, but she isn’t mixing up the songs enough to show me enough originality. Yes she’s only 16, and her stage presence in particular is pretty impressive for her young 16 years, but when I purchase a cd, or see a concert, the person’s age means nothing to me.

With the way AI is “made”, the contestants are singing cover tunes (my dream is for a theme night of original music though). I know many local bands make their living off of that, singing cover tunes, but for the next American Idol the person needs to be more than that. They need to switch up a cover tune to the point of “making it their own” (sorry for the cliche). Kris has been doing that the last couple of weeks. But he still hasn’t shown a lot of range in his music style – he’s a pop singer and that is what he is. And that’s fine – but I get bored with the same music style.

After 8 years of AI, I want more than someone who can sing. I want someone who can entertain. Who I will purchase their cd, see a concert, and have a fabulous time. Adam is the only one this year who fulfills that role for me. Will he sell records? Yes absolutely. He’s a divine balladeer (the best of this season when he wants to go there), he’s an incredible rock star (the only one of this season). Even people who don’t like Adam (call him screechy or whatever) find him fascinating to watch. And even some of his biggest detractors are picking him for the final 2.

Despise any of the Idols? Definitely not. What is so great about American Idol is a few of them will find themselves with recording contracts post Idol – whether they win or not. Kris and Adam definitely. Danny and Alison very likely as well.

]]> By: cageyhttp://realitysteve.com/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/comment-page-1/#comment-22804 cagey Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:28:43 +0000 http://realitysteve.com/blog/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/#comment-22804 I'm sure glad to hear that a lot of you all really like Kris too. Of all the contestants left, he is the only one I can see making it on mainstream radio right now (okay and maybe Matt if he had some good songs written for him). I'm still a fan of Danny too, but right now my votes are going to Kris. I’m sure glad to hear that a lot of you all really like Kris too. Of all the contestants left, he is the only one I can see making it on mainstream radio right now (okay and maybe Matt if he had some good songs written for him). I’m still a fan of Danny too, but right now my votes are going to Kris.

]]> By: Janehttp://realitysteve.com/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/comment-page-1/#comment-22803 Jane Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:52:14 +0000 http://realitysteve.com/blog/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/#comment-22803 <a href="#comment-22709" rel="nofollow">@Peg </a> Guess you were wrong PEG..........."despise" Matt? Wow pretty strong word. They all are talented. Steve keep up the articles!! @Peg
Guess you were wrong PEG………..”despise” Matt? Wow pretty strong word. They all are talented. Steve keep up the articles!!

]]> By: Mindreaderhttp://realitysteve.com/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/comment-page-1/#comment-22802 Mindreader Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:53:44 +0000 http://realitysteve.com/blog/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/#comment-22802 I've become more impressed with Kris each week and would love to see him win. He's great with his arrangements and can really make a song "his own", as the judges like to say. Adam is probably the most versatile performer Idol's ever had. He changes things up every week and shows us lots of emotion and ability to get into the character of a song. In fact, I'm surprised that Adam is even on the show to begin with because he certainly doesn't need it to have a great career. I agree with Steve that Adam is bigger than the competition and the show is a bit beneath him. What I don't like about him is the god-awful screaming he seems to enjoy doing. Danny got a good boost from Simon amd company at the beginning of the season, but as time goes on I feel he's way over-rated. His singing is OK, but there's no originality there and to me sounds kind of bland and boring. Allison has a phenomenal voice for a 16-yr. old and will do well in the future. Matt just doesn't do it for me, and will be going home next week.How I'd like to see them finish: 5. Matt 4. Danny 3. Allison 2. Adam 1. Kris I’ve become more impressed with Kris each week and would love to see him win. He’s great with his arrangements and can really make a song “his own”, as the judges like to say. Adam is probably the most versatile performer Idol’s ever had. He changes things up every week and shows us lots of emotion and ability to get into the character of a song. In fact, I’m surprised that Adam is even on the show to begin with because he certainly doesn’t need it to have a great career. I agree with Steve that Adam is bigger than the competition and the show is a bit beneath him. What I don’t like about him is the god-awful screaming he seems to enjoy doing. Danny got a good boost from Simon amd company at the beginning of the season, but as time goes on I feel he’s way over-rated. His singing is OK, but there’s no originality there and to me sounds kind of bland and boring. Allison has a phenomenal voice for a 16-yr. old and will do well in the future. Matt just doesn’t do it for me, and will be going home next week.

How I’d like to see them finish:
5. Matt
4. Danny
3. Allison
2. Adam
1. Kris

]]> By: JENNIFER S.http://realitysteve.com/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/comment-page-1/#comment-22776 JENNIFER S. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:18:25 +0000 http://realitysteve.com/blog/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/#comment-22776 Thank God....I can comment now. Forgetting one's password is a horror!How God awful was the DISCO celebrity part of the show last night? It reminded me that "we", the baby boomers, are getting old. We really should know when to lie down. That was awful - on the other hand WOW - Adam and Danny and Matt can really bust a move....did I just say that....ugh. Have a nice day everyone. :) Thank God….I can comment now. Forgetting one’s password is a horror!

How God awful was the DISCO celebrity part of the show last night? It reminded me that “we”, the baby boomers, are getting old. We really should know when to lie down. That was awful – on the other hand WOW – Adam and Danny and Matt can really bust a move….did I just say that….ugh.
Have a nice day everyone.
:)

]]> By: kathryn91http://realitysteve.com/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/comment-page-1/#comment-22751 kathryn91 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:05:29 +0000 http://realitysteve.com/blog/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/#comment-22751 I agree with much of what people are saying, including Steve (who is always great to read!). However, I disagree about what Steve said: "Here’s the positives about Allison: For 16 years old, she’s definitely not lacking confidence. She acts like she’s been on stage for years. Doesn’t come across as 16 years old when she performs at all."The reason Allison looks like she has been on stage is because she has been. She has been singing/performing since she was little, and she won a reality TV show singing competition on Spanish TV in 2006. The prize was $50,000 and a recording contract (obviously she still isn't contract). So even though she is only 16, she is almost as experienced as Adam, who has gotten criticized for being experienced... and never had a recording contract.Additionally, both Matt and Kris have released CDs. All of this is fine... I just think it should be pointed out as well in fairness to all. :) I agree with much of what people are saying, including Steve (who is always great to read!). However, I disagree about what Steve said: “Here’s the positives about Allison: For 16 years old, she’s definitely not lacking confidence. She acts like she’s been on stage for years. Doesn’t come across as 16 years old when she performs at all.”

The reason Allison looks like she has been on stage is because she has been. She has been singing/performing since she was little, and she won a reality TV show singing competition on Spanish TV in 2006. The prize was $50,000 and a recording contract (obviously she still isn’t contract). So even though she is only 16, she is almost as experienced as Adam, who has gotten criticized for being experienced… and never had a recording contract.

Additionally, both Matt and Kris have released CDs. All of this is fine… I just think it should be pointed out as well in fairness to all. :)

]]> By: keith moonhttp://realitysteve.com/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/comment-page-1/#comment-22750 keith moon Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:04:51 +0000 http://realitysteve.com/blog/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/#comment-22750 Steve, you are out of touch. Check out votenumber1.com or read the message boards. Kris is the new Danny. His popularity has been surging and most informed people are now projecting an Adam/Kris final because Kris IS original and brings something new every week. Danny has been dropping like a rock and his popularity is now slightly ahead of Matt, who you'll recall was eliminated last week. BTW, I think you're trying to cover too many shows - better to concentrate on the details of the good ones and make your column funny. That's more important than trying to project who is going home - which is better handled by the true spoiler sites. People come here for a laugh. Steve, you are out of touch. Check out votenumber1.com or read the message boards.
Kris is the new Danny. His popularity has been surging and most informed people are now projecting an Adam/Kris final because Kris IS original and brings something new every week.
Danny has been dropping like a rock and his popularity is now slightly ahead of Matt, who you’ll recall was eliminated last week.
BTW, I think you’re trying to cover too many shows – better to concentrate on the details of the good ones and make your column funny. That’s more important than trying to project who is going home – which is better handled by the true spoiler sites. People come here for a laugh.

]]> By: Joehttp://realitysteve.com/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/comment-page-1/#comment-22749 Joe Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:45:26 +0000 http://realitysteve.com/blog/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/#comment-22749 www.dialidol.com has Lil at the top this week, and surprisingly, Allison is at the bottom. Lil isn't as bad as the judges think, but she wasn't the best last night either. We shall see is Dial Idol's predictions are correct, they usually are pretty darn close. http://www.dialidol.com has Lil at the top this week, and surprisingly, Allison is at the bottom. Lil isn’t as bad as the judges think, but she wasn’t the best last night either. We shall see is Dial Idol’s predictions are correct, they usually are pretty darn close.

]]> By: ninalihttp://realitysteve.com/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/comment-page-1/#comment-22747 ninali Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:30:23 +0000 http://realitysteve.com/blog/2009/04/22/american-idol-recap-42109/#comment-22747 I actually thought Matt's performance was decent...in no way do I think it is near the bottom. It is time for Lil and Anoop to go home! Lil is bad...I am sorry I never saw her potential...she was decent during Hollywood week but has blown ever since. She better go home. I wasn't impressed with Danny this week...while he wasn't bad he was just boring to me. I liked Kris a lot...it was different and it probably helps that I loved that Donna Summers song...I used to listen to my mom and dad's record of hers non-stop when I was younger...so I thought it was interesting and original. I actually enjoyed Matt's performance...he was having fun you could tell and I especially liked when he was signing with his back-up ladies. I really do hope the voters see his potential and vote for him. Adam, well, I know I am in the minority here, but I just am not impressed with Axel Rose vocals...sorry. He is talented and has a career ahead of him sure...but I won't be going to see him nor will I be buying any stuff...the high pitched wailing just isn't my style and he does a lot of it. I think the top will be...Kris Adam (because he always is) and I am hoping Matt...I really thought he did so much better.Bottom two and hopefully going home... Anoop Lil (see ya...don't let the door hit ya in that big ol' butt on the way out)...not being mean but she's got some booty. LOL I actually thought Matt’s performance was decent…in no way do I think it is near the bottom. It is time for Lil and Anoop to go home! Lil is bad…I am sorry I never saw her potential…she was decent during Hollywood week but has blown ever since. She better go home. I wasn’t impressed with Danny this week…while he wasn’t bad he was just boring to me. I liked Kris a lot…it was different and it probably helps that I loved that Donna Summers song…I used to listen to my mom and dad’s record of hers non-stop when I was younger…so I thought it was interesting and original. I actually enjoyed Matt’s performance…he was having fun you could tell and I especially liked when he was signing with his back-up ladies. I really do hope the voters see his potential and vote for him. Adam, well, I know I am in the minority here, but I just am not impressed with Axel Rose vocals…sorry. He is talented and has a career ahead of him sure…but I won’t be going to see him nor will I be buying any stuff…the high pitched wailing just isn’t my style and he does a lot of it. I think the top will be…

Kris
Adam (because he always is)
and I am hoping Matt…I really thought he did so much better.

Bottom two and hopefully going home…
Anoop
Lil (see ya…don’t let the door hit ya in that big ol’ butt on the way out)…not being mean but she’s got some booty. LOL

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