View Full Version : American Idol - Season 6 (Part II)
Goodsport
07 May 2007, 07:42 AM
Since the previous thread (http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=462583) had gone over 400 posts, here's Part II. :cool:
Anyway, it's now down to Melinda Doolittle (http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season6/melinda_doolittle/), Jordin Sparks (http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season6/jordin_sparks/), LaKisha Jones (http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season6/lakisha_jones/) and Blake Lewis (http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season6/blake_lewis/).
This week: Boogie music with Barry Gibb.
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-G
CHICO13
08 May 2007, 08:29 PM
Jordin Sparks .......WOW
ForeverRed
08 May 2007, 08:38 PM
Ok I know there are a lot Blake fans here but no one thought that beatboxing worked on that song....come on...
That was horrible!
Lakisha is freaking disgusting by the way, I can't even look at her anymore...
CHICO13
08 May 2007, 08:52 PM
I thought LaKisha's second song was very good except for that frog at the end.
Goodsport
09 May 2007, 09:02 AM
Jordin definitely had the best night of the remaining four contestants yesterday.
We'll find out tonight who the Final Three will be.
-G
JeremyEritrea
09 May 2007, 09:04 AM
It's going to be down to the three women, I think. I predict Blake will be gone.
If not him, it'll be Lakisha.
otterulz
09 May 2007, 11:29 AM
Ok I know there are a lot Blake fans here but no one thought that beatboxing worked on that song....come on...
That was horrible!
Lakisha is freaking disgusting by the way, I can't even look at her anymore...
I'm not a Blake fan at all. I always thought his beat boxing was too gimmicky. Last night proved it, especially on his first song.
GringoTex
09 May 2007, 11:40 AM
It's going to be down to the three women, I think. I predict Blake will be gone.
If not him, it'll be Lakisha.
Blake and Jordan make the final two.
Blake and Jordan make the final two.
I think those two have the most likely chance of having a career beyond Idol.
Uppa 90
09 May 2007, 10:22 PM
As a DJ who has performed in clubs before, i can tell you that his first performance on Tuesday night was fantastic; it mimicked sound effects to a T, if not better... i never thought i would actually say that i would pay to see an "American Idol" contestant, but... I would go see blake...
i was not as impressed with his second song last night... but his first one was enough to carry him, IMO...
and since he got through, tonite, fantastic...
I don't think that quality beatboxing is ever "gimmicky"... it takes effort and voice and rhythm to be able to pull it off and it to sound decent... believe me, i have seen competitions and such for it... he has a voice and an ability to remix his own voice, it is a one-two punch that I will keep voting for...
StiltonFC
10 May 2007, 08:48 AM
i have the utmost respect for Blake's abilities and talent, but his take on YSBD was pushing the envelope past an artistic bonus, IMO. the song is far bigger than Blake, and just singing it straight would have showcased his upper range nicely.
from a "political" strategy POV, i get it that he really wants to be different, to collect votes from the folks that would vote for Jordin, cuz she's a kid, to stand out as the rebel, but i would never buy a record of YSBD done that way. it is way too gimmicky.
the competition is Melinda's to lose. and i think she now understands that playing it safe might not work. she will have to take chances, not so much in song choice, but her backing vocal past has to be left behind. she needs to demonstrate that she can do more than reproduce a flawless version of a song. she needs to create her own different niche. otherwise, she's just a very good gospel-trained female vocalist.
btw, can anyone tell me, other than singing a song with a catchy hook, what the big appeal is with Pink?
otterulz
10 May 2007, 11:04 AM
I don't think that quality beatboxing is ever "gimmicky"... it takes effort and voice and rhythm to be able to pull it off and it to sound decent... believe me, i have seen competitions and such for it... he has a voice and an ability to remix his own voice, it is a one-two punch that I will keep voting for...
I don't doubt the talent that it takes to beatbox. I'm not as knowledgable about it as you are, but the sounds and beats he can make are pretty cool. That being said, I think he's relying on it too much. When it becomes more about him beatboxing rather than singing, I find nothing appealing about it. I'd rather he finds the right balance and use it sparingly, it at all. He has a pretty good voice and he should use it.
I do give him a ton of credit though since he seems to be the one with the most showmanship on the show and has taken the most risks.
CHICO13
10 May 2007, 08:07 PM
btw, can anyone tell me, other than singing a song with a catchy hook, what the big appeal is with Pink?
I've always wondered how many producers and record executives she's blown to get to where she is today. I don't get it either :confused:
scaryice
11 May 2007, 06:05 AM
btw, can anyone tell me, other than singing a song with a catchy hook, what the big appeal is with Pink?
Attitude, different look, different/darker lyrics than Britney/Xtina
JeremyEritrea
15 May 2007, 08:43 PM
There's no way anyone but Melinda should win this thing.
She's a truly talented singer.
CHICO13
15 May 2007, 08:46 PM
There's no way anyone but Melinda should win this thing.
She's a truly talented singer.
I feel the same way about Jordin
JeremyEritrea
15 May 2007, 08:47 PM
I feel the same way about Jordin
She's really good too. I just think Melinda is a just a little bit better.
And Simon was right, "I Who Am Nothing" is too old of a song for Jordin.
JeremyEritrea
15 May 2007, 08:49 PM
Whoa, what that Sir Mix-A-Lot beatboxing with Blake there in Seattle? Pretty cool.
I'm pretty sure tonight is going to be his last night though.
CHICO13
15 May 2007, 08:56 PM
And Simon was right, "I Who Am Nothing" is too old of a song for Jordin.
Maybe but it has nothing to do with her performance. She knocked it out of the park. She was right when she said Simon was dogging her tonight.
There's no way anyone but Melinda should win this thing.
She's a truly talented singer.
Melinda might be a better singer than Jordin but to me Jordin has more marketability and is more relevant in her style.