IdolThoughts: Then 'Til Now (Top 6 -> Top 4)
Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 by MiKey in Labels: American Idol Season 10, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, Top 4 Finalists, Top 5 Finalists, Top 6 FinalistsJacob Lusk
Song Choice: Oh No Not my Baby
My Thoughts: This song definitely had a catchy beat. I was just not impressed I apparently expect more out of Jacob.
Rating: 2.5/3- Stars
Lauren Alaina
Song Choice: Where you Lead
My Thoughts: Lauren’s performance was just okay tonight.
Rating: 2/3- Stars
Duet #1
Haley & Casey
Song Choice: I Feel the Earth Move
My Thoughts: This was absolutely ear-wrenching. The solos were good but the harmonies were truly something to be desired.
Scotty McCreery
Song Choice: You’ve got a Friend
My Thoughts: This performance was incredibly good. You just get on stage and do your thing; you make it look so
effort
less. He definitely made the song his own. I just don’t know if a country singer should win.
Rating: 2.5/3- Stars
James Durbin
Song Choice: Will you Still Love me Tomorrow
My Thoughts: This performance was phenomenal. In my mind it was flawless… great job. Definitely American Idol material.
Rating: 3/3- Stars
Duet #2
Soctty & Lauren
Song Choice: Up on the Roof
My Thoughts: Their solos were okay and the harmony was just ehhhh.
Casey Abrams
Song Choice: Hi-De-Ho
My Thoughts: This performance was absolutely amazing like the judges said Casey is such an amazing musician and he truly puts himself into each of his performances. His vocal style is so you unique however I’m not entirely sure it’s American Idol material.
Rating: 3/3- Stars
Haley Reinhart
Song Choice: Beautiful
My Thoughts: At the half way point in this entire competition Haley has finally started becoming an artist. It’s definitely the type of performance I’ve been waiting to see from her I especially liked how it exuded personality. However, wtf kind of head band thingy was in her hair… really?
Rating: 3/3- Stars
Duet #3
Jacob & James
Song Choice: I’m into Something Good
My Thoughts: This has got to be the most awkward pairing but these two definitely aced the duets tonight.
Results….
They opened the show with another god awful medley. Crystal Bowersox performed … what I don’t even remember and Bruno Mars sang The Lazy song. This was all followed by Casey Abrams elimination it’s about time this happened. But he definitely closed the show with a high energy performance of I Put A Spell on You. Great Job.
Top 5: Songs From Then & Now
James Durbin
1st Song Choice: Closer to the Edge by 30 Seconds to Mars
James owned this performance. He is such a natural performer.
Rating: 3/3- Stars
2nd Song Choice: Without You by Badfinger
My Thoughts: I loved the real emotion in your performance. I totally felt every word you sang, amazing.
Rating: 3/3- Stars
Jacob Lusk
1st Song Choice: No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown
My Thoughts: This is such an awkward choice do something like this. Plus you’re not anywhere near Chris Brown vocally and you make an awful Jordin Sparks. You butchered this song… this was a little too different.
Rating: Epic Fail!!!
2nd Song Choice: Love Hurts by The Everly Brothers
My Thoughts: Better than the first performance.
Rating: 2.75/3- Stars
Lauren Alaina
1st Song Choice: Flat on the Floor by Carrie Underwood
My Thoughts: You’re definitely no Carrie but you make a great Lauren. Like the increased level of confidence, Lauren has great potential as a performer.
Rating: 2.5/3- Stars
2nd Song Choice: Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers
My Thoughts: This was a great vocal I’m not sure I liked the arrangement.
Rating: 2.75/3- Stars
Scotty McCreery
1st Song Choice: Gone by Montgomery Gentry
My Thoughts: Great job. Great personality. Scotty just keeps growing as an artist each week. Loved the energy.
Rating: 2.75/3- Stars
2nd Song Choice: Always on My Mind by Elvis
My Thoughts: Good vocal lacking a level of emotion that I felt in the other performances throughout but found near end.
Rating: 2.5/3- Stars
Haley Reinhart
1st Song Choice: You and I by Lady Gaga
My Thoughts: I loved how you harnessed your inner artist tonight. You did phenomenal.
Rating: 2.75/3- Stars
2nd Song Choice: House of the Rising Sun by the Animals
My Thoughts: Absolutely amazing way to close the show, you truly slayed it. I loved the ominous feel of the vocal.
Rating 3/3- Stars
Results….
All I have to say is that thank you America for eliminating Sister Mary Jacob.
Top 4: Inspirational & Leiber and Stoller Song Book
James Durbin
Inspirational Song Choice: Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
My Thoughts: Wasn’t my favorite James performance but he’s going to be a star. He puts on a great show each time he’s on stage. However, he needs to shave that goat beard chin thing.- LOL
Rating: 2/3- Stars
L/S Song Book Choice: Love Potion No. 9
My Thoughts: This was an amazing way to close the show. James you’re such a pro at putting on a show.
Rating: 2.75/3- Stars
Haley Reinhart
Inspirational Song Choice: The Earth Song by Michael Jackson
My Thoughts: I thought that this performance was a lot of dramatic screaming. On the verge of screaming with style-LOL. But great song choice.
Rating: WTF??? No Stars for You!!!
L/S Song Book Choice: I Who Have Nothing
My Thoughts: I can’t help but agree with judges that Haley had a moment tonight. She definitely deserves to move into the Top 3.
Rating: 3/3- Stars
Scotty McCreery
Inspirational Song Choice: Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning?) by Alan Jackson
My Thoughts: Very relevant with the news of the past few weeks. Great choice I could tell that it meant something to you.
Rating: 2.75/3
L/S Song Book Choice: Young Blood
My Thoughts: Great show good vocal.
Rating: 2.75/3- Stars
Lauren Alaina
Inspirational Song Choice: Anyway by Martina McBride
My Thoughts: This performance was just so honest and real. I agree with Steven that Lauren truly has the whole package.
Rating: 2.75/3- Stars
L/S Song Book Choice: Trouble by Elvis
My Thoughts: Lauren great job tonight. You had confidence in yourself and performed with such drive and determination. Keep it up.
Rating: 2.75/3- Stars
Before the results I find it necessary for someone to find Steven Tyler a Thesaurus because if I hear him say beautiful one more time I just might throw something at the television. Plus my dad thinks its cool to use Tylerisms, what is this world coming too????
Results….
Apparently everyone is shocked, but I’m not. But first that was an absolutely amazing performance by Jordin Sparks, wow. So obviously we said good bye to James Durbin at this elimination…. Dare I say it right now we could possibly be looking at an all female finale. What do you all think? Leave some comments if you like :-)