Who's watching American Idol?

[Spoof]

Wow, I'm the first to comment for the night? That's allright, don't have much to say either. I think the judges picks drowned them, and their own picks saved them, except for Adam, I didn't like either of his songs.

 

[LannyCoop]

DANNY GOKES FOR THE WIN
ahaha sorry I just really want danny to
be in the final. but its pretty much anyones
game at this point..

cept just have to say, pretty disappointed with Adams version of One..
pretty blahh. I dunno, just didn't like it

 

[Laurie]

Hooray for Danny for listening to me! He sang You Are So Beautiful To Me which I wanted him to do on rock night, but I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth. Tonight I wanted to punch Kara in the face so I'm glad Simon had some scathing remarks for her. I loved Kris' Apologize, didn't care for his Kanye West, but I don't like Kanye because he is an arrogant fill in the blanks. Paula picked a poor choice for Danny--Wishing Well is a more recognized song by the flash in the pan Terrence Trent D'Arby. I thought Adam did a beautiful job on ONE--but I like it when Adam sings ballads and keeps his screeching to a minimum.
It almost doesn't really matter who wins. All 3 of these men will get record deals. And what's up with that anyway? You almost don't have to be an American Idol winner to make it big, so what is the point of the show now?
I, of course, am rooting for the hometown boy Danny Gokey--who truly deserves some goodness in his life. Looking back I'm glad he is where he is, I can imagine how difficult it is to deal with the death of your beloved wife--this gives him something else to focus on.

 

[tunes]

Danny nailed You Are So Beautiful. He finally got to pick a song that showed exactly what he could do. We all know Adam is going to win. They intended that from the auditions, but they way underestimated Danny.

Didn't like either of Adam's songs. Don't know One. If I don't know a song, it's hard for me to get into it. It seemed really blah. Aerosmith? Please. Steven Tyler doesn't stick his tongue out and screech when he sings. Honest to God, it's to the point of fingernails on the blackboard. I told Rebecca last night in chat, I'm still waiting to hear a good song out of Adam. Oye.

Didn't like either of Kris's songs, and especially not the Kanye West song. I think Simon was completely right. The song that Thing 1 and Thing 2 picked for him was a piss poor choice.

 

[Rebecca]

I told Rebecca last night in chat, I'm still waiting to hear a good song out of Adam. Oye.

I really do think you will hear a good song out of Adam when I hear a good song out of Danny.

Danny's songs last night were horrible. The first one was corny and obnoxious while the second was one of the most boring things I've ever sat through.

Adam. This was far in a way his weakest night. One felt very rushed, though I really can't see how he could have done the song differently. One builds up slowly, and it would have been nearly impossible to do in 1:30 minutes. I'm reserving judgement on his take on the song until I hear the studio version. What was up with the backup singer during Cryin'? That performance was weird in a non-good way, and I think it was at least in part because of her. She was singing loudly and badly to the point where Adam had to pull his earpiece out halfway through. :hair:.

I actually thought Kris did a pretty good job with the Heartless song. It was one of the best of the night.

I can safely say that I care about American Idol Season 8 and it feels very, very weird.

 

[tunes]

Laurie's going to get you for that one Rebecca. She picked that song for Danny and he nailed it (the second song). I could have lived without the first one myself, but that was Paula's drug induced choice. She could have picked a heck of a lot better song for him.

Back up singer or not, nothing could have saved Cryin from Adam's horrid singing. Whether she was there or not, he was going to screech his way through like he always does. Yuck.

 

[Rebecca]

I did feel bad for him about that song choice, though his execution was inexcusable.

I think that Cryin' could have been very good, but nothing worked once he got on stage. Whether he was having an off night or whether the problem lied with the technological aspect I'll never know.

 

[Stackie]

I'm very happy with the results tonight. Adam Lambert FTW :dance2:
*hides from the Gokey fans* I used to like him, but IDK, he just seemed to sound the same to me, every week. :dunno:

I WAS scheduled to work during the finale, but I begged someone to switch shifts with me. Can't wait!!

 

[tunes]

I am sad. They kept a freak who screams like he got a hot poker shoved up his butt over someone who could actually sing.

Like most of the other reality shows though, I guess that's the norm. It's a popularity contest anymore instead of an actual talent contest.

Ah well! Now I can delete it off the DVR and watch the Mentalist next week instead of AI!

 

[Rebecca]

Yay! It is so cool to know that someone actually good will win American Idol. :HBwhistle:. I'm happy.

:gl: Adam!

 

[searchand_dstry]

I'm really happy with the results. I feel if either of these two win, they will be successful. I honestly feel Danny would be one of those winners who fade out after their album release.

To each their own, I guess.

 

[tunes]

Yay! It is so cool to know that someone actually good will win American Idol. . I'm happy.

Who would that be Rebecca? All the good and talented got voted off.

 

[Rebecca]

Who would that be Rebecca? All the good and talented got voted off.

Actually, Adam's still around :thumbsup:.

 

[robynrockstar]

I am sad. They kept a freak who screams like he got a hot poker shoved up his butt over someone who could actually sing.

Like most of the other reality shows though, I guess that's the norm. It's a popularity contest anymore instead of an actual talent contest.

Ah well! Now I can delete it off the DVR and watch the Mentalist next week instead of AI!

Now I'm pretty new to CnH so you probably haven't heard from me yet, but I really felt the need to say something here. I'm really confused as to why so many people hate on Adam and are so quick to rip him apart.

First of all, Adam is not a 'freak.' If a freak to you is someone who happens to like his nails painted and who likes the way he looks in makeup, then maybe you should open up your mind a little. Not every one wants to fit in the cookie-cutter Hollywood style, and I admire Adam for keeping his individuality and for not compromising his style just because some people don't understand it and write it off as weird.

Second of all, how could you for a SECOND deny that Adam has an INCREDIBLE voice. He is on a completely different level than any other contestant. His range is unbelievable - he can go from low to high without missing a note and without making it sound awkward or difficult. He has an amazing falsetto and then he can belt it out like none other. Also, he is the only contestant who consistently changes the original songs to make them his own. Most of the time American Idol just sounds like American Kareoke...except for Adam. Even if he knows people are going to be like "..what?" (ie, "Ring of Fire"), he still goes for it because it's original and its his.
And, just as importantly, he has something called STAGE PRESENCE. Face it, the man can dance...he can rock out and headbang and he can move his hips in a way that should send most girls into a coma. He engages the crowd and when hes singing more fast paced songs he uses the entire stage. This is something no other contestant this year has done. Most of the time they sit in the same spot, or when they try to dance it just comes off as *awkward.* He gets into and puts emotions into his songs...when he sang "Tracks of my Tears" and "If I Can't Have You," he LOOKED like he was in pain during the songs. He is genuine and is just a pure performer.

To compare the two, you can easily use neutral ground because they sang songs from the same artist - Aerosmith. Just go and listen to Danny's "Dream On" and Adam's "Cryin." Even with the horrid background singer in "Cryin'", it is the sound of angels compared to that pathetic attempt at a scream that Danny did.

Let me clarify that I'm not saying Danny is a bad singer. He CAN sing. But he is not flexible. He has that one rough vocal that sounds good but only for certain music. His falsetto is pretty good too but he just doesn't have range. Like I said, Adam is just in a totally different league. It's not opinion, it's fact. You may not LIKE the way he sounds, but he is talented regardless. Just like opera...you may think its boring and the women are fat and it drones on and on....but you can't deny that the singers are talented, can you?

Woo...sorry that was so long, and kudos to you if you read it all! I just needed to defend him for a moment (or 20)

 

[Stackie]

:thumbs: :bow:

 

[searchand_dstry]

Actually, Adam's still around :thumbsup:.

:high5:

 

[Rebecca]

Robynrockstar, that post makes a good effort, but a futile one. You're gonna have to learn to love Peggy despite her musical opinions, haha.

 

[Stackie]

Robynrockstar, that post makes a good effort, but a futile one. You're gonna have to learn to love Peggy despite her musical opinions, haha.

Guess we'll all have to sneak to her house at night and plaster "Go Adam Lambert" signs all over her yard....

Nevermind, her dogs are beasts! We'll have to think of some plan...

 

[searchand_dstry]

Guess we'll all have to sneak to her house at night and plaster "Go Adam Lambert" signs all over her yard....

Nevermind, her dogs are beasts! We'll have to think of some plan...

LOL we can escape the dogs, c'mon!

 

[Laurie]

Hello people! We are human beings with both free thought and free choice, just because someone doesn't like the beloved Adam doesn't mean a thing! For crying out loud--everyone all of a sudden is acting like Adam is the second coming of Christ. He is a theatrical singer--he does screech, but for those of you who like him that's what you like about him. If you're some girl with the hots for him give it up now, never going to happen. There's nothing wrong with painted nails and guyliner IF you like that sort of thing. Not everyone is going to like the same people on Idol THAT'S WHAT MAKES US ALL UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS!
Again, I will say it, AGAIN--winning American Idol is no longer what it started out to be. Non winners have excelled--look at Clay Aiken and Chris Daughtry, both non winners. People who have won have not done that great Reuben, Fantasia, Taylor Hicks--Carrie Underwood--oh ha! ha! just thought I would slide skankity skank skank in there because I don't like her, but yes all right she's done okay in the country market.
This seasons top 5 are guaranteed record deals, trust me--and Michael Sarver will get a country deal because country gives everyone a deal and don't you dare tell me otherwise look at flipping Bucky Covington for flip sake.
And for the record ya'll can say whatever you want about Adam, but he's no Elvis--nuff said!