"I am now predicting either Scotty or James as the next AI"
I said the same thing to my wife last night, James or Scotty, we'll see. I agree with the talent, I've only been watching a few years but to me this is the best year yet by far. I also find the new judges a refreshing change, its looser and more fun. Even though Steven Tyler isn't the greatest judge in the world, he is always encouraging along with Jlo and of course there is Randy that can do the heavy lifting when necessary. |
I feel Haley's vocals were not her best last night but my lord, her performance was her best yet, she sure pulled me in!
Loved Casey and James' performance the most but my feeling is nothing has changed since last week with James and Scotty still the ones to beat.
Bottom 3 guesses - Paul, Casey, Jacob |
Well said. The really good thing after watching this show this year is that I really feel good after seeing these talented young men and women pour their hearts out for a large audience, it is really great TV, funny, entertaining, heartfelt and some times just missing the mark but rarely boring. Sullivan was never this good! So far as the commercial part goes, who said capitalism is perfect, what is?
Cynics please forgive me and feel free to chime in :) |
"now I have to look at that instead of Pia!"
I hear you man, I hear you, and listen to that thin reedy voice instead of my Diva, oh that Pia is a beauty she is. |
Well, for that matter, either one of the beards leaving would not have me losing any sleep as long as my Diva was singing in my dreams, man I hate to see her gone. |
"Casey, the most talented overall, not the best singer. I admit I love this kid, love his bass, and his passion to go where music takes him. Unfortunately I doubt his stage appeal will not take him much further."
This guy blew it for me in that over the top performance, the one that turned off the rest of the country as well when the judges saved him. I admit he has talent but is missing the "it" factor. He still seems shaken after that night and has really pulled it back but I think the writing is on the wall, same with Jacob after that silly remark he made about "America looking in the mirror" if they didn't like his song choice. Rule 1, don't bite the hand that feeds you. btw, he is one of my favorite singers but I realize he is on borrowed time after that comment.
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I was watching the NBA playoffs when my wife walks into the room and tells me you're not going to believe what happened. I taped it and told her to please not tell me as I wanted to see for myself but she was so distraught she had to so I asked if I might guess that James was booted?
Oh well, as stated above, never underestimate the voting power of the 12 year old female. I can't imagine that he would fit the mold of what would appeal to them. |
"Every time I see the country crooner I think Alfred E. Newman sings country...LOL"
Me too now that you mention it LOL, but I really love that kid and how entertaining was the "Country Crooner" and Lady Gaga? I mean this year had some really memorable moments and that one will always stand out for me. I had a vision before I saw it but the reality was better than I ever could have imagined, great stuff! |
Amen Mapman, you stated everything I was thinking as well. |
I can't agree with all your observations Samuel except one thing for sure, we both loved Haley. While I agree that the judges were certainly less critical I really felt that somehow this year showed a marked improvement week to week with all the contestants whatever the reasons, Jimmy Ivine and all the producers involved in prepping these kids were certainly doing something right. In addition it seems the talent level was MUCH better than any previous year I've watched, 5 seasons. I was really getting tired of Cowell and his random caustic negative comments, it seemed more for effect than anything constructive. It also seemed to rub off on Karen last year. By the end of last season I was glad to see it end I was really tired of ALL the judges, it didn't work, the chemistry was wrong.
This year was a major turnaround and the most entertaining year to me. The judges were a hell of a lot more fun, after all, they're performers too, and the kids seemed to benefit, less of that wall between the judging and contestants. So far as demographics, I think adding Tyler and Lopez was a stroke of genius on someone's part, viewership up, thats what its all about. Call me dumb if you will but I throughly enjoyed the ride! Its the teens and prepubescents that always do the voting, git it?:) |
Samuel, after the 1st year I watched, the year Jordan Sparks won, I was disappointed because I really loved Melinda Dillon who I thought had the most talent. I quickly learned it isn't about the most talented. Other than David Cook the last two were real yawners for me. This year any of the top four were worthy in my estimation. I thought it would ultimately come down to James, Scotty and Lauren but all along Haley was my favorite. I really didn't think she would go as far as she did but she kept improving each week and in addition she definitely has the "It" factor. All of them have the talent and presence to have successful careers in the music industry. I firmly believe the voters really got it right this time. But don't they always get what they want? I have this vision of thousands of these 12 year old girls fast and furious on their phones voting for their favorites and competing with each other, via text messages on how many times they voted for their favorite (Scotty or Lauren). You have an 11 year old, is it my imagination working overtime or does it go something along those lines? |
