The American Idol....2011 Thread

pandora

rick1zoo2 wrote:

not surprised by Paul leaving. Very funny moment when he asked what to sing, my girlfriend, me, and J Lo all said at the same time - Maggie May. And he sounded great doing that song. Not sure how much longer I can stand watching, it seems like the same thing each show, same kind of performances, same comments from judges. We DVR the show, might begin to start skipping through some parts.

The all really positive nice judges this year is something I enjoy
but I can see how some wouldn't like that...
having a lack of criticism, seeing that it is a competition, that might be boring in itself.

I really like the diversity in types of music this year something that hasn't been as defined in years past.

I'd like to fast forward through Jacob but we don't,
gospel sound isn't my thing but I keep hoping he will switch it up.

As far as I'm concerned AI will beat out any of the other stuff on TV at the same time.
We would probably watch a DVR comedy or cop show so I pick music or dance over that.

I get involved with the young people too ...seeing their dreams come true.
Warms my heart, most especially seeing their family and friends in the audience.

Green Circle

Casey again in the bottom three....DAMN so close, So damn close....
Your days are numbered my boy! Your days are numbered!!

rick1zoo2

pandora wrote:

rick1zoo2 wrote:

not surprised by Paul leaving. Very funny moment when he asked what to sing, my girlfriend, me, and J Lo all said at the same time - Maggie May. And he sounded great doing that song. Not sure how much longer I can stand watching, it seems like the same thing each show, same kind of performances, same comments from judges. We DVR the show, might begin to start skipping through some parts.

The all really positive nice judges this year is something I enjoy
but I can see how some wouldn't like that...
having a lack of criticism, seeing that it is a competition, that might be boring in itself.

I really like the diversity in types of music this year something that hasn't been as defined in years past.

I'd like to fast forward through Jacob but we don't,
gospel sound isn't my thing but I keep hoping he will switch it up.

As far as I'm concerned AI will beat out any of the other stuff on TV at the same time.
We would probably watch a DVR comedy or cop show so I pick music or dance over that.

I get involved with the young people too ...seeing their dreams come true.
Warms my heart, most especially seeing their family and friends in the audience.

I also like to see the background clips and when they are at the mansion. I think they should do another show that would be just that - do more pieces on their backgrounds, talk to their family and friends, and follow them around at the mansion and show what they do during the week, really get to know them. And also do follow up segments on the contestants that have been eliminated. I would definitely tune into that.

pandora

rick1zoo2 wrote:

pandora wrote:

rick1zoo2 wrote:

not surprised by Paul leaving. Very funny moment when he asked what to sing, my girlfriend, me, and J Lo all said at the same time - Maggie May. And he sounded great doing that song. Not sure how much longer I can stand watching, it seems like the same thing each show, same kind of performances, same comments from judges. We DVR the show, might begin to start skipping through some parts.

The all really positive nice judges this year is something I enjoy
but I can see how some wouldn't like that...
having a lack of criticism, seeing that it is a competition, that might be boring in itself.

I really like the diversity in types of music this year something that hasn't been as defined in years past.

I'd like to fast forward through Jacob but we don't,
gospel sound isn't my thing but I keep hoping he will switch it up.

As far as I'm concerned AI will beat out any of the other stuff on TV at the same time.
We would probably watch a DVR comedy or cop show so I pick music or dance over that.

I get involved with the young people too ...seeing their dreams come true.
Warms my heart, most especially seeing their family and friends in the audience.

I also like to see the background clips and when they are at the mansion. I think they should do another show that would be just that - do more pieces on their backgrounds, talk to their family and friends, and follow them around at the mansion and show what they do during the week, really get to know them. And also do follow up segments on the contestants that have been eliminated. I would definitely tune into that.

oh that is a good idea! I'd watch that too.
and maybe follow ups on years before see what they are doing now.
cool idea!

pandora

Boo Boo wrote:

Casey again in the bottom three....DAMN so close, So damn close....
Your days are numbered my boy! Your days are numbered!!

Numbered yes but 3 will leave before him ...my prediction .... which I'm often not right

last 4 standing?
Casey
Lauren
James .... runner up
Scotty ....winner

rick1zoo2

pandora wrote:

Boo Boo wrote:

Casey again in the bottom three....DAMN so close, So damn close....
Your days are numbered my boy! Your days are numbered!!

Numbered yes but 3 will leave before him ...my prediction .... which I'm often not right

last 4 standing?
Casey
Lauren
James .... runner up
Scotty ....winner

I agree with you, as long as the voters do their part.

I like this website, they agregate ratings from other websites of all the performances : http://www.whatnottosing.com/

pandora

rick1zoo2 wrote:

pandora wrote:

Boo Boo wrote:

Casey again in the bottom three....DAMN so close, So damn close....
Your days are numbered my boy! Your days are numbered!!

Numbered yes but 3 will leave before him ...my prediction .... which I'm often not right

last 4 standing?
Casey
Lauren
James .... runner up
Scotty ....winner

I agree with you, as long as the voters do their part.

I like this website, they agregate ratings from other websites of all the performances : http://www.whatnottosing.com/

good to know... thanks but Jacob better than Casey? ... now I'm worried

tinkerbell

I think next to go will be Stefano, then Jacob.

I'm not a fan of Scotty at all, I can't stand old school country and the way he holds the mic and smoozes the camera irritate me.

I thought Haley and Caseys duet was well done, I like the jazz style in both of them.

James is very talented but seems stuck in the 80's, would be cool to see him do a more modern song.

Lauren is sweet but eh. I don't really care who wins this year.

pandora

tinkerbell wrote:

I think next to go will be Stefano, then Jacob.

I'm not a fan of Scotty at all, I can't stand old school country and the way he holds the mic and smoozes the camera irritate me.

I thought Haley and Caseys duet was well done, I like the jazz style in both of them.

James is very talented but seems stuck in the 80's, would be cool to see him do a more modern song.

Lauren is sweet but eh. I don't really care who wins this year.

I feel the same in that don't care who wins..I'm along for the ride

I love the jazz too! and I have been hoping they would coach Scotty a little on presentation
but I close my eyes and the voice just melts me
I love a baritone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNmJHM86A0Q there's nothing like this baritone though

guitar59

pandora wrote:

I love a baritone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNmJHM86A0Q there's nothing like this baritone though

I too, love a baritone...but not the country Scotty sings. He is so young to be so talented. Even if he doesn't win he will make records.

The thing I like most about Casey, is his musicality. He is so talented with the instuments, and I love Jazz.

I like Stefano, a little...I am not sure he is as talented as some of the others...but he manages to be in the bottom 3 and survive every week.

For some reason I am really drawn to Lauren...she is just so cute! I think it is the Mom in me. I actually cringe when Steven Tyler flirts with her! I feel like I need to protect her from dangerous, dirty old men!

Not loving Jacob. James is fun to watch, but I think I outgrew the glam rock style, I could not handle more then one song!

pandora

guitar59 wrote:

pandora wrote:

I love a baritone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNmJHM86A0Q there's nothing like this baritone though

I too, love a baritone...but not the country Scotty sings. He is so young to be so talented. Even if he doesn't win he will make records.

The thing I like most about Casey, is his musicality. He is so talented with the instuments, and I love Jazz.

I like Stefano, a little...I am not sure he is as talented as some of the others...but he manages to be in the bottom 3 and survive every week.

For some reason I am really drawn to Lauren...she is just so cute! I think it is the Mom in me. I actually cringe when Steven Tyler flirts with her! I feel like I need to protect her from dangerous, dirty old men!

Not loving Jacob. James is fun to watch, but I think I outgrew the glam rock style, I could not handle more then one song!

Yes you can see the show gets to Lauren the most...a bit overwhelming for one so young.
Her Mama looks so young too! Sweet southern ladies.

I too like Stefano , not sure if I would buy a cd but I really like watching him ..he tries so hard
and seems like a nice kid.

I like James, he has a nice voice I would like to see him do something quiet to show it off. I find him endearing.

I used to really dislike country but my son got me into Cash and Willie etc so I do like Scotty's thing.
I can't picture him doing the newer style of country unless they work on his stage delivery ...old school seems to suit his awkwardness.

Lookin forward to Wednesday as always :geek:

rick1zoo2

ok, after last nights performances, I have no clue who will be voted off tonight. To me, no-one other than James really stood out.

I thought James did really well, not his best performance, but I am really liking him.

I suppose Casey did good, however, I really dislike the song he chose, actually thought he did it much better than the original - he made it tolerable.

Haley - I have heard this song a lot lately on the radio and was thinking it would be a good one for her to sing. I think she did well, but I am just not a fan of her growling.

Jacob - I thought that was one of his better performances

Scotty and Lauren - meh

Stefano- eh

I was really pleased to see the opening number by the ex-contestants (Pia )

pandora

rick1zoo2 wrote:

ok, after last nights performances, I have no clue who will be voted off tonight. To me, no-one other than James really stood out.

I thought James did really well, not his best performance, but I am really liking him.

I suppose Casey did good, however, I really dislike the song he chose, actually thought he did it much better than the original - he made it tolerable.

Haley - I have heard this song a lot lately on the radio and was thinking it would be a good one for her to sing. I think she did well, but I am just not a fan of her growling.

Jacob - I thought that was one of his better performances

Scotty and Lauren - meh

Stefano- eh

I was really pleased to see the opening number by the ex-contestants (Pia )

Pia looked extra lovely but the song did nothing for her voice or really anyones...
sounded a bit messy to me.

They say its anyones contest maybe so
my guess bottom 3 tonight based on last nights performances

Scotty
Haley
Jacob

These three don't seem to be bringing it like the judges said...
trying to challenge and grow/switch it up.

I hope it is Jacob because of the three he seems to be the most stuck....
stuck in a gospel style.... even Luther :?

Scotty has the best voice of the three and Haley the most entertainment value
we'll see what America does.

I thought Casey the best last night and made the song his own. It suited him.

rick1zoo2

Well, Stefano being voted off the island last night was not a surprise. The bottom three were not a surprise.

Stefano took it well, he actually looked a bit relieved and seemed to enjoy performing his final song. Maybe he has been pulled back from the brink too many times and knowing that at least he made it this far, has a good fan base and will be in the tour is quite an accomplishment. Maybe this was a good time for him to be out. Seems like the longer they stay in it the more chances they have of screwing up.

I think at this stage they are all so good, doesn't really matter who wins, its just waiting to see when each one gets dropped and we have a final winner.

Its actually almost painful now, judges are running out of things to say, and will only have any meaningful comments if someone really messes up.

pandora

I was bummed Stefano left...I like that young man
he is full of a lot of energy and positive energy too.

I really was hoping Jacob would go now but then they left him someplace alone during the Idol commercial and David Cook singing his song. I started feeling really sorry for him. That was poor planning, they should have left him stay with his peeps to boogie down.

I still love the show I guess just cause its music..I love music! Even when its amateurs.
And Tyler is so nice who would have thunk it... I should not have prejudged him.
He makes me laugh and I like his genuine comments.

Next week.... Carole King songs ..ra row

rick1zoo2

You reminded me of Steven Tyler's great one-liners, I should keep track of them.

Wednesday night I think he said to James:
"You stay out of my closet!" "you don't know how expensive it is to look this cheap"

Nothingman54

I wish the country guy would stop holding the mic like it's a penis.

rafie

Nothingman54 wrote:

I wish the country guy would stop holding the mic like it's a penis.

pandora

rafie wrote:

Nothingman54 wrote:

I wish the country guy would stop holding the mic like it's a penis.

and his mouth that way!

tinkerbell

Nothingman54 wrote:

I wish the country guy would stop holding the mic like it's a penis.

I nearly fell off my chair! hehe