Who's watching American Idol?

[Laurie]

Okay thanks Crysta! I thought that's what it would be. Next of course will be Allison, but at least she makes it to rock week where I think she will shine. If Adam is worried about being in the bottom 2 he does need to cut back on the theatrical and treat rock and rock during rock week. However if he conforms to what I'm saying then he's not true to himself, so rock on Adam, I guess anyway you can.
PLEASE GOD DON'T ANYONE TRY ELVIS DURING ROCK WEEK!!!!!

 

[tunes]

Sooo close! Just one person away and he would have been gone! I love how he put himself with Danny and Allison and got the SMACKDOWN!

 

[6Dusters]

:hilarious: I'll second the Elvis comment. I would do this:barf:

 

[VolunteerChin22]

lol i am glad matt is gone --- never really liked him. I think this week it might be Kris or Danny...My prediction for the final 2 are Adam and Allison. They are the most marketable.

 

[Rebecca]

lol i am glad matt is gone --- never really liked him. I think this week it might be Kris or Danny...My prediction for the final 2 are Adam and Allison. They are the most marketable.

Then again, the grey haired guy (I can't recall his name) wasn't particularly marketable, and they decided he should win.

I hadn't watched the show since whatever season had Anthony Fedorov, but Adam has me watching again. Well I watch his performances anyways. Allison and Danny's expressions when Adam was announced as being in the bottom three was absolutely priceless. I knew the producers would put him in the bottom three so people will vote for him and he can win legitimately, so I was neither scared nor surprised, but they obviously were.

Basically, I'm completely in awe of Adam.

 

[Laurie]

Rebecca! White hair guy is Taylor Hicks! And personally I think all of the top 5 is very marketable. If Michael Buble and Josh Groban are marketable than they are as well. Don't get me wrong, love both Josh and Michael, but they sing old school and you wouldn't think there would be a big desire for it, yet Josh Groban kicked even Madonna's butt a couple of years ago in concert and sales!

 

[tunes]

Actually, Adam will end up winning because VFTW has decided he will be a total embarrassment for IA to promote PR wise, and are considering making him their poster boy. They say the same thing I do, that he's sickening to watch with all the screaming and theatrics, but their thing is, if it pisses off the producers and makes more work for them - go for it!

I watch the audience scream and go crazy when Danny comes on. He doesn't resort to theatrics or retarded staircases or changing his hair style every week like some teenage girl trying to catch a boy. He just sings. And yet, VFTW has decided they hate him and want him gone. They say he plays "every week" on the fact that his wife died. First, she did die, you morons, very shortly before the competition. Second, I haven't heard him go on and on about his dead wife, so what are they talking about?

I will be very disappointed if Adam wins, and I think it will be a real injustice to Danny or Allison (although, I'm tired of her now too), but once VFTW gets their hands on someone, it's basically unstoppable. That's how Taylor Hicks won too.

 

[Rebecca]

Laurie, I get what you are saying, but AI hasn't been very good about marketing its winners. Kelly Clarkson is a success, Carrie Underwood is in her own genre, but Reuben, Fantasia, Jordin, Taylor? I haven't heard those names since they won the show. I'm not saying they aren't in the industry at all, they just aren't stars.

Peggy, I must respectfully disagree with most of what you said.

I really do think the producers want Adam to win. He is the first true star Idol has ever had. They stuck him in the bottom two last week to make sure people do not get lazy about voting. As for Adam himself, theatrics are a part of what make him so great. He isn't just a phenomenal singer, he is a performer. Also, all of his performances are not theatrical and "scream-filled." Mad World and If I Can't Have You are the two that leap to mind. If I Can't Have You was just beautiful, heartfelt singing.

Danny, well, I find him very very boring. I didn't watch his performance last week, so I can't judge on that, but from his other performances, I don't get anything special from him. He is a good singer. I would rather have him sing the Noah's Ark song at my sunday school in place of the horrid lady we currently have, but I would never think to buy anything of his, or go to any of his concerts. That's actually how I feel about most of the contestants Idol has had over the years. Good singers, but not great artists. Adam is a great artist.

That said, I do think accusing him of milking his wife's death for votes is one of the lowest things "idol attackers" have ever done.

Lastly, if Adam wins, I hope you realize it won't be because of Vote for the Worst. Vote for the Worst chose Bo Bice, and he didn't win; it chose Scott Savol, and he didn't win. If Adam wins, it will be because A. he gets the most votes, or B. he doesn't, but the producers really want him to win. Personally, I think it will be A and B.

 

[tunes]

You find actual singing over theatrics boring? It's supposed to be a singing contest, not a theatrical contest. I think Adam will absolutely rule if he goes on Broadway, but if he ever comes through my radio, I'll change it.

People are still reeling from the butchering he did to Ring of Fire. I'm not even a Johnny Cash fan and that one made me cringe. There is such a thing as being theatrical and then there's being an attention whore. He pushes the limits badly, which you can clearly see if you watch any of his youtube videos. He's very cabaret, which again, is awesome for Broadway, but how many Broadway singers do you hear on the radio daily?

Adam doesn't begin to compare to either Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood. Those are Idols true success stories, the true stars. Do you really think Adam will compare to the awards and success of Carrie Underwood? I don't. I see a bunch of young girls screaming over him because of his looks.

Maybe we have an age difference thing, although I like an awful lot of the same music my kids do. I don't do country and I don't do screamers though. If you want to be a singer, SING. Don't try and pretend to be Mick Jagger or Steven Tyler. You're not and you're never going to be. Just SING for pete sake.

We'll see on the VTFW. They kept Lil on LONG after she should have been gone. Keep in mind too, not as many people knew about VFTW until Taylor Hicks was on AI. They really started promoting themselves then.

Again, I will be very disappointed if Adam wins AI. I don't think he's the most talented on there. I think they make a huge mistake letting Alexis go and keeping Matt. I think Alexis had the potential to go to the top two, and instead they let someone who never had a chance, get a second chance. I don't understand that.

 

[Rebecca]

With Adam, I don't see it as singing over theatrics. His range blows me away, and that together with his brilliant stage presence really sets him apart from the other contestants. And yes, he does push the limits, but it is better to push the limits and sometimes fall short than to get up on the stage and sing the same song every week. With every other contestant, once I hear the song they are going to do, I know exactly what it will sound like. With Adam, I never know, and he continually astounds me.

I really do think Adam has the potential to overtake Carrie and Kelly in success. He has everything it takes to be this generation's David Bowie. I don't see it as him trying to copy Mick Jagger, but rather him having a similar way of viewing music.

Really? I remember VFtW as being pretty big when Scott Savol was on there. I also doubt they'll pick Adam. Then again, I think they'll pick Danny, so I really think it just comes down to taste in music. I'm not sure who Alexis is (unless she is the pink haired girl, in which case I liked her), but I do think Adam is the most talented, both in vocals and showmanship.

Also, I feel the need to state that I do not find Adam in the least bit attractive. I'm not saying you or anyone else on here thinks I am one of those "young girls screaming over him because of his looks," but just to be safe I will say right now that I am definitely not.

 

[searchand_dstry]

I'm just gonna add to this because I get pretty annoyed when I hear all this theatrics stuff with Adam and the omg he's screeching. It really does come down to what your taste is in music.

Adam is indeed, theatrical. He does go over the top in some instances and some people find that downright annoying, while others (like myself) love it. I will be the first to admit that some of his high notes make my ears bleed (Ex: the end of Born to be Wild, that was NOT necessary), but most of the time I love him. There is not a single performance I dislike (yes I even loved Ring of Fire). He keeps true to himself while the others stay safe & conform to the mold. They do what American Idol wants them to do, while Adam does what HE wants to do.

A lot of Adam lovers are actually middle aged to older women AND men who aren't drooling over his looks (I think I hear more parents loving him then "young girls"). Surprise, surprise a lot of people actually find him rather unattractive. The first time I heard him sing, I fell in love with his voice and I was no where near the TV to see him. So this whole "people can't get over his looks to see the talent he is lacking" is ridiculous lol.

I don't like Danny, at all. I find him very, very boring and his voice kind of makes me cringe a little bit. Not to mention, he's flat out STRANGE. He has got to be the most awkward person on that show right now. But I will admit, that even though I don't like him personally, I see why others might. I still appreciate that he has a good voice and that it's just not for me. When I listen to people sing, I like to listen to someone who has range, control, power, showmanship, and emotion. Something Danny absolutely lacks in IMO. Seriously? Who has to watch others to move the crowd and make people like you better. That's something you should be able to do on your own without watching other contestants perform.

Hmm guess I'll end this here. I just felt the need to defend Adam lol *DEFENSE MODE OFF*

Sooooo anyone excited for rock & roll week?! ANYONE?!

 

[Becky]

I like a lot of different types of music (anyone else watching Any Dream Will Do on BBC??), but I'm not an Adam fan.

I think Adam belongs on broadway. I don't see him as a big album seller, once the newness has rubbed off. To me, he is conceited and egotistical. I don't enjoy watching him and I don't enjoy listening to him.

 

[tunes]

Nope, VFTW hates Danny. They make fun of him all the time, basically because his wife died. I'm sure he CHOSE for that to happen. They are also yucking it up big time because he lost a Christian Music Award he didn't even know he was up for. A guy with one hand won instead, so they offered to cut the hand off of his dead wife's corpse so he'd have a better chance.

They have made it clear it will either be Allison or Kris that they choose, but a few are arguing that they go ahead and throw their votes behind Adam because they feel he is a PR nightmare for Idol. Basically, not the person that middle class American wants as their Idol. (Their thoughts, not mine.)

 

[searchand_dstry]

See, I am at a different level because I watch/read interviews of all of the contestants. Adam is by no means, conceited or egotistical. He is the polar opposite.

& I don't follow VFTW. I think it's ridiculous. I don't think I've looked at that site in years.

Like I said, just felt the need to defend & put my opinion out there seeing how everyone else was. Everyone has a different opinion in music & if you hate Adam, you hate him.

 

[tunes]

Alexis - I wasn't responding to you at all. I didn't even notice you had posted (sorry!). I was responding to Rebecca's post. You don't have to get defensive over liking Adam. If you do, you do. I just get tired of everyone acting like he's the second coming of God.

I just have to ask, now that you have posted, how many of the Idols have you gone and seen in concert? Because both you and Rebecca are going on and on about his stage presence. I haven't seen any of them in concert, and I doubt I ever will (location is everything, unfortunately). So, putting "stage presence" aside, if you just heard him screeching and hitting bad high notes on the radio, would you be as enamored of him? As in, if you had heard him screech the Bollywood version of Ring of Fire on the radio, would you have found him as appealing as you do now?

Also, where are you finding that more middle aged people like him? I talk with a lot of folks my age and they all find him repulsive, men (who would even admit they watch AI) and women. I also happened to catch several Idol reviews and the only people firmly in his camp were younger. The middle aged set (sad that I have to admit to being one of those) did not voice the opinion that you feel they have of him. They were very turned off by him.

 

[Rebecca]

I just have to ask, now that you have posted, how many of the Idols have you gone and seen in concert? Because both you and Rebecca are going on and on about his stage presence. I haven't seen any of them in concert, and I doubt I ever will (location is everything, unfortunately). So, putting "stage presence" aside, if you just heard him screeching and hitting bad high notes on the radio, would you be as enamored of him? As in, if you had heard him screech the Bollywood version of Ring of Fire on the radio, would you have found him as appealing as you do now?

Also, where are you finding that more middle aged people like him? I talk with a lot of folks my age and they all find him repulsive, men (who would even admit they watch AI) and women. I also happened to catch several Idol reviews and the only people firmly in his camp were younger. The middle aged set (sad that I have to admit to being one of those) did not voice the opinion that you feel they have of him. They were very turned off by him.

Is this question just about the ones from this season, or ever? I saw the AI tour when it came around for Season Four (the season of obsession), and I took my sister and her friends to the season with Jordin Sparks. Aside from Kelly Clarkson (whom I've missed every time she's come around) I would never have paid to see someone from this show before Adam. As I said before, I really like his voice, too; It isn't solely his stage presence I love. I do not think his high notes are screechy or bad. If I had only heard the RoF cover, without seeing him, and no other songs, I would probably look him up online. It was so original and bizarre it captivated my interest.

I also think that location comes in to play here, too. Out here, I know quite a few middle-aged people who like Adam's performances. I agree, he isn't the type of person middle America tends to go for.

By the way, I don't know if the first part was aimed at me or Alexis, but I answered it anyways

 

[searchand_dstry]

It's okay Peggy! I'm not defensive in an angry way, I get annoyed at anyone who acts that way about ANY of the idols & I get just as annoyed when people bash them like nuts.

I have watched Kelly & Carrie on TV, and am seeing David on Friday in person, but have watched his videos. I'm actually going away from the idol stage though on stage presence. I enjoy someone who runs around and who puts on a show. I find it utterly boring if they just stand there and sing with an instrument or without.. or if they try to dance or something and they can't dance... at all. That's the thing I like most about Adam I guess. I just really, really love his theatrics. I think it adds to everything even if they can get out of hand haha. A lot of people seem to think that he's very pompous and thinks he's it, when he really doesn't. I think sometimes I appreciate his personality more than anything. He seems like a very, very sincere person. He is always very humble and never "look what I can do!"

To be completely honest, yes I would have liked that song if I heard it on the radio & would have dug around to find out who it was. I like a very, very wide range of music & some of it is really different. I would have reacted the same way I did when I heard Adam sing it though which was "WTF WAS THAT". It was very strange, I kinda felt like I was being violated through my television screen, but I still loved the song. As far as the high notes go, it's kind of yes and kind of no. Not everyone is perfect & not everyone will be right on key every single time. Had I heard him doing his insane screams EVERY SINGLE TIME I heard him would I have liked him as much as I do right now? No. But he does go away from that & I do see that he has much more in him than his screaming. I still would have appreciated his voice though because aside from his 'screechiness' you have to admit he does have a good voice. I don't bow down to him like he's a god though. Hence while I said I still appreciate Danny's vocals even if I don't like him personally.

As far as the age goes, I'm actually talking about my parents, my parents friends, my friends parents and their friends.. a lot of people I know who are slightly older (not like 60's or something) surprisingly like him quite a lot. It was not an instant love though, something that just grew over time. A lot of it seems to depend on where you are located as well. I saw one of those maps where you place your location by a little ticker thing & it showed where most of the Adam fans (and others) were located.. seems like everything forms in clusters. These people are people I know personally or people I know and talk to from online. I cannot attest to every single middle aged woman or man liking him though lol... just people I know personally & I am sure that there is an equal or greater amount of these people that hate him just as well.

I hope this isn't full of typos, I sincerely apologize if it is!

 

[Spoof]

I downloaded Mad World from iTunes. He has an incredible purity of voice in that range.

 

[CTChin]

Also, where are you finding that more middle aged people like him? I talk with a lot of folks my age and they all find him repulsive, men (who would even admit they watch AI) and women. I also happened to catch several Idol reviews and the only people firmly in his camp were younger. The middle aged set (sad that I have to admit to being one of those) did not voice the opinion that you feel they have of him. They were very turned off by him.

What is middle aged nowadays? I think I may be at 41 LOL I like Adam most of the time. He was great with Mad World and one other song. I think if he toned it down some with the faster songs, he would be so much better.

I think it is SICK to make fun of someone whose wife has died. I won't be going to that VFTW site anytime soon.

 

[Laurie]

Adam actually doesn't have a large range. Adam sings falsetto and nothing in the low tenor range.
He has stage presence because he's been on the stage. Wicked is a play and he's part of the chorus. Plus he's been singing at a locale cabaret for quite sometime.
I find myself admiring Kris and Matt as they sang and played instruments. That is a big thing with me. Just standing up there and singing isn't as big as singing and playing the guitar and or piano. That kind of artistery blows me away.
I wonder what rock week will bring. I wonder way Slash is a mentor? He doesn't sing.
He should do the best? Allison because she sings rock. Who should not do so well? Kris but we'll see