Last night, the competition FINALLY got into a new phase when the Top 12 guys took the stage and performed on American Idol. It was a real exciting night of performances. Some good, some bad, and some we wouldn't touch with Steven Tyler's censor stick.
First up was Clint Jun Gamboa, who peformed a rousing rendetion of Superstition by Stevie Wonder. I know Clint is very talented, but since his antics during Hollywood week, I have a hard time becoming a fan. The performance was ok, yet it was a great way to start off the show.
The judges went easy on him and praised his performance, which contained too much over-singing. I think Clint has an awesome voice, but he needs to chill when it comes to high notes next time.
Up next was Jovany Baretto, who performed Edwin McCain's I'll Be. The performance was very karaoke-like, and I felt he was trying too hard. The Judges couldn't agree more with me.
NOTE: There isnt much recap of Jovany's performance because it was forgetteble.
After him was Jordan Dorsey who performed...............wait for it..................OMG by Usher
All I could think of saying when I found out what he was going to torture us with was, "What in the hell are you thinking."
Jordan got back to me and said, "I was thinking Usher!"
Seriously, he never got back to me, but the performance really did remind me of Jason Castro's performance of Bob Marley's I Shot the Sherrif.
The judges only didnt kill him with the comments, they talked to him like he was getting a lashing in court for a crime punishible by law, and rightfully so.
To make matters worse, Jordan even SAID he knew the song didn't fit him. At least we know your take on your performance. So much for being a legend like you said in your Interview package.
After Jordan's eardrum-rupturing performance, we heard from Tim Halperin who sang Streetcorner Symphony by Rob Thomas.
Although it was a little boring, I still really enjoyed it. He can sing. Tim Halperin actually somewhat reminds me of Tim Urban for some reason. I don't know why though.
After Tim was Brett Lowenstern, who performed Whip my Hair by Willow Smith.
No wait, sorry, my DVR accidently switched to MTV music videos mid-show.
Actually, Brett sang Light my Fire by The Doors.
I really like Brett's voice, and think it was a very fun performance.
The judges really loved not only the performance, but Brett's hair choreography, which took place during the perormance.
Before we went to commercial, Brett left the stage, but was called back by Seacrest. That is where Brett awkwardly hugged him.
After Brett was James Durbin, who performed You got Another Thing coming by Judas Priest.
It was an AWESOME performance. Enough screaming to carry the performance, and he didn't drown out the Vocals. All around a good job.
Robbie Rosen was next, and he performed Angel by Sarah Mclachlan
A good job for Robbie, but Randy didn't like it very much.
I really liked it, and so did Robbie's grandma, who looked like she was about to jump over the judges table and choke Randy with Steven's censor stick.
Anyway, Stefano Langoni performed Just the Way you are by Bruno Mars.
It was OK, nothing to jump out of your seat about. He also hit a horrible sharp note during a high part.
Up next was Scotty McCreery who sang Your Man by Josh Turner.
Just kidding, he performed Letters from Home by John Michael Montgomery.
He did AMAZING. I thought it was perfect.
The judges agreed.
Paul McDonald was next, and performed Maggie May by Rod Stewart.
It was a good performance, but I want Paul to do something different.
Jacob Lusk was next, and he belted out A House is Not a Home.
He owned the perormance. Everything about it was awesome, and made him a contender in the competition. He even made Steven and JLo cry.
The last of the night was Casey Abrams.
We didn't know whether or not he would be able to continue due to stomach problems, which he mentioned to Seacrest, who quickly backed away.
He performed I put a Spell on You, and really rocked it out. He was over the stage and proved why he was in the Competition.
My favorites of the night were Casey, Scotty, James, Jacob, and Willow
Damn it, I switched back to MTV!!!!
Anyway, stay tuned for my review of the girls and more Reality tv news.
Peace!
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