03/30/11
So, here we are. Another night of IDOL. After last weeks shocking Results show, we still remain with a Top 11 and tonight they got to perform songs by Elton John. Let us break-it-down:
Scotty McCreery - "Country Comfort"
- Thumbs Up. Back to his roots, he found Elton's virtually only country song and did a good job accompanied by his guitar whom he affectionately named "Scarlet". Steven says "you did it again". Jennifer says "stay grounded and never doubt yourself". Randy says "you have seasoned so fast, I felt like I was at your concert".
Naima Adedapo - "I'm Still Standing"
- Thumbs Up. Naima took this popular classic and turned it into her own Reggae version by slowing down the tempo. It was cool. Jennifer loves the way she performs and feels that the idea to flip the song was better than the payoff. Randy agrees with Jennifer and feels that it came off corny. He feels that it was not the right choice. Steven congratulates her on picking a song that fits her.
Paul McDonald - "Rocket Man"
- Thumbs Up. Another good performance by Paul. Randy feels it was "quiet comfort" yet in parts pitchy. He feels Paul is still holding back a bit. Jennifer agrees. Steven says he loves Paul's voice and his character.
Pia Toscano - "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"
- Thumbs Up. Here she goes again singing another ballad. However, she seems to really take this ballad to another level and does an awesome job singing it. She evokes the right amount of emotion, the right amount of stage presence and the vocals are pretty damn good. The Judges are all left happy and clapping. Steven loves it. Jennifer agrees that the notes were amazing and says that she actually felt Pia this time. Randy calls it unbelievable comparing her to parts Whitney and parts Mariah. The Judges negate the misnomer that they don't want her to sing ballads. They explain that they just want Pia to switch it up next time and do something more up-tempo.
Stefano Langone - "Tiny Dancer"
- Thumbs Up. It was okay and he ended the song by singing right up to Jennifer. Jennifer says she felt Stefano moved the crowd and has taken past criticisms to heart. Randy likes that he opened his eyes and hit the high notes properly. Steven says that he has a sweet voice and connected well with the audience.
Lauren Alaina - "Candle In The Wind"
- Thumbs Up. A refreshing difference hearing a female sing this song and Lauren has the perfect voice for it. Her voice made think of Reba McEntire in this performance. Very powerful, sultry and pleasing to the ears. Randy calls it one of her greatest performances on the Idol stage. Steven calls it beautiful and perfect. Jennifer said she sounds and looks gorgeous and amazing.
James Durbin - "Saturday Night's Alright"
- Thumbs Up. James rocked it out on stage moving around and through the audience. He brought his usual powerhouse rockstar persona and delivered again. The Judges were left clapping. Steven says he brought the heat and has a really good rock voice. Jennifer says she forgets that its a competition when he takes the stage. She calls it a great full performance by a great artist. Randy agrees with them both and calls it a great great performance.
Thia Megia - "Daniel"
- Thumbs Down. It was okay and did not really stand out compared to others (so far) tonight. Jennifer liked it. Randy felt it was too safe. Steven felt that she sang a great Elton John song well.
Casey Abrams - "Your Song"
- Thumbs Up. Accompanied by piano, Casey delivered is a humble deep feeling performance reminiscent of his earlier more enjoyable performances. Also, he stopped by the barber this week and got a trim. Randy is glad that they saved him last week calling it one of the greatest days on Idol. He calls his performance absolutely brilliant and well done. Steven concurs with Randy and calls his performance just short of a standing ovation and calls him a true artist. Jennifer says she slept like a baby the night they saved Casey and the performance tonight justifies them saving him last week.
Jacob Lusk - "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"
- Thumbs Up. He comes across as a natural and sounds like he has been doing this as a seasoned performer for years. Jacob does come from a strong Gospel background. So, all of his performances have just the right amount of "over-the-top" without being "too much". His vocals and performances are truly dynamic and amazing. Steven says "once again you slayed me" and calls him wonderful. Jennifer calls it really beautiful. Randy liked the arrangement and calls it a beautiful song for him. Randy encourages him to find one particular "shining spot" (a.k.a. the Jacob Spot).
Haley Reinhart - "Bennie And The Jets"
- Thumbs Up. Damn... She delivers a cool and sexy rendition of this popular Elton song. She definitely gives it her own personality and charisma. Her vocals are killer as well. Jennifer says "it all came together" and calls it "amazing". Randy declares it "the best performance of the night". Steven says "you sing SEXY".
Who will make it into the Top 9? Here are my predictions for Tomorrow Night's Results:
Top Pick: Much to my surprise, I am giving this one to Haley Reinhart who really came through when I expected otherwise.
Going Home: Two must go this week and I predict they will be definitely Thia Megia and probably Naima Adedapo.
Performances Tomorrow Night also include IDOL Alum Fantasia as well as Jamie Foxx featuring Will.I.Am.
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