It’s so close I can almost taste it! But what an absolutely bizarre night of American Idol we had…..I think all of the judges were on crack.
This is reunion week – the contestants are flown home to get parades, keys to the city, and all sorts of love festyness. This is also the week then the judges send them a text message with the song that’s been chosen for them to sing – the Judges Choice.
Danny kicked off the night with Paula’s choice – Terrance Trent Darby’s Dance Little Sister. No idea why she picked this song, but it was awful. Danny looked completely uncomfortable as if he had given up. The scatting in the middle was horrendous, and he sounds the same as he does in every single song he sings. Way too chatty after the feedback – talking over Ryan while he was trying to give the numbers. Doesn’t matter since I won’t be voting for him.
Kris was up next with Kara/Randy’s choice of Apologize by One Republic. On the piano Kris found a sweet spot and did a good job. Some of the lyrics were hard to hear and Paula called out a “big bum note”, but I think he did fine. I didn’t care for the song though. The judges went completely nuts – with each other…it was as if the director went on a smoke break.
Adam was up next with Simon’s choice of One by U2. I loved his interpretation of the song, even though I don’t care for the song, but listening to him gave me chills. Simon was even seen clapping for Adam.
Next up the three guys were back with their own choices.
Danny – You Are So Beautiful. Yawn. Forgettable. Pitchy vocals. Too safe. Somehow though the judges raved and Simon called it a master class. Simon is officially deaf.
Kris – Heartless. Great interpretation, loved the acoustic performance, excellent job and the judges loved it.
Adam – Cryin‘ by Aerosmith (of course). Superb choice and performance, but please director turn the mic down on that awful backup singer! Simon went so far as to tell people to vote for Adam in not those exact words.
Overall the evening was great for Adam and Kris, and completely bizarre for the judges and their behaviour. Is America getting that desperate that we need the judges to act like they are on Jerry Springer?!
RESULTS: After performances from Jordin Sparks (who looks like she has aged about 10 years – in a good way), Katy Perry (she has some major Anime eyes), and some very poor stage direction with people coming in and out of camera when they shouldn’t have, we have our Top 2: Kris Allen and Adam Lambert.
I am planning to go to bed tonight feeling pleased, happy, and ready for the finale next week. I can’t wait for the excitement!!!
