Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<Who got kicked out?>> I'm not good at time-zone conversion, but I think it's still too early to post what would be a spoiler for our US West Coast LP'ers.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Hi Inspector!!!! Good to "see" you For anyone who didn't watch and hasn't googled Aaron and Mike were the bottom 2, with Aaron leaving. We watched Tues. and Wed. back to back and I was kind of tired. I found that all the contestants sounded better with my eyes closed. I'm serious. Aaron singing Sinatra was MUCH better without the visual of a kid trying to be cool as was Crystal when not seeing her Barbie dress. Casey seems like he'd rather not win. I wonder if he's been approached with another contract? Harry Connick Jr. was great. I don't always like his singing but I've seen him on talk shows and he's very personable and obviously knows many aspects of the music/entertainment world.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <Not sure if I've mentioned here how I want the final four to play out, but after tonight's episode, it's still possible! WOO HOO!> All right, Labuda - I'm too dang lazy to look for it if you posted it before... how WOULD you like the final four to play out?
Originally Posted By Labuda Mike 4th, Casey 3rd (he's from Texas so I <3 him, of course - especially since though he's from the MetroPlex, he's from the "good" side of it), and then top 2 Lee & Crystal. I think Crystal is the better talent, but I'll be ok if Lee wins, too.
Originally Posted By Labuda (Oh, and though you didn't ask - Lee is HOT at times - not all the time, but on occasion he makes me giggly)
Originally Posted By Dabob2 That's pretty much how I see it too. If Lee wins I'd be sort of like "well, okay. I do like him." Kind of like I was with Kris last year. But I think Crystal (like Adam last year) is the standout, once-in-a-season talent who really OUGHT to win. And what's nice is that she is that in a whole different way than Adam was.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I think the right 4 are still here. My order would be Crystal 1st, Lee 2nd, Mike 3rd and Casey 4th. But if Lee won, I'd be okay with that. He is really good, it's just that Crystal is excellent. Harry Connick Jr was a excellent mentor and way cool that he actually took part in the show. I think the judges are a complete joke and ruining the show.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 ^^^Yep, it was really cool that Harry C. Jr. took part in the show. Has that ever been done before? I felt kinds weird about the Sinatra sisters being there. Not sure why. The handkerchief thing was really sweet but could have been done offstage.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 <a href="http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/05/05/american-idol-recap-frank-sinatra/" target="_blank">http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/0...sinatra/</a> If anyone would like to read an article with some snarky laughs
Originally Posted By onlyme I agree that Harry Connick, Jr. was, by far, the best mentor the show has ever had. He's relaxed, doesn't think he's "the bomb", has fun, and gives good advice. Some of the others they've had have made me turn the channel. *cough* Adam *cough*. I read that Tuesday night's show was the lowest rated since season 1. Either people are tired of the format, don't like this year's performers, don't like Ellen, are tired of Simon's condescension, or miss good 'ol Paula...or all of the above. I'm not sure how many, if any, seasons are left in this once "cash cow" of a show.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Wow. For me, it was a night of agreeing with the judges. Based upon the contestants'/artists' solo performances this evening, I would not have been sorry to see Lee, Mike, or Casey voted off tomorrow. But based upon the duets... I don't want ANYone to leave! And I thought Ellen was uncharacteristically substantive tonight when she said to Mike, "Well, how can you sound bad with a choir behind you?" So, for me, dog, "yes" for the judges. Not so much for the celebrity mentor. I wasn't down with that whole look-me-in-the-eyes-and-win-a-t-shirt thang.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 That's pretty much how I saw it too, Inspector. They seemed to be "calling it straight" this week after, I think, trying to tighten up the contest recently. Crystal had by far the best solo performance, and as I predicted, the judges gave her a more fair assessment this week after a couple of weeks of damning with faint praise. She actually did turn "I'm All Right" into a better song. Of course, they had little choice but to criticize the guys, as all of their solo turns were lackluster. "Mrs. Robinson" was a particularly curious choice. Great song, but mostly because of the lyric; it's not a song that showcases a vocalist. Both the duets were excellent, though. Tough call on who goes home. I'm going to guess Mike; Lee has a lot of mojo from the last couple of weeks, and Casey looked a little better than Mike on the duet due to some nice guitar work. Casey wouldn't shock me, though.
Originally Posted By GoofyDH It has been many, many weeks since I have believed it will be a Lee and Chrystal final (like I know them, right!). They both have the same type of raspy, smoky voice, which was really highlighted on last nights show. Their duet was off the chart! Sometimes it is hard to tell if Lee is on or off, though. Since I did not vote, it will probably be one of them that goes.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 ^^^ what Inspector and Dabob said. The duets were amazing. This is the first time since Adam singing (well the name of the song slipped my mind now)that I thought "I'd actually buy that CD." Anyone could go home tonight just depends on how many fans bothered to vote. I know I didn't >8o[
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Casey or Mike should go home. I'd choose Casey. The show did nothing for me last night, I thought it was all pretty lackluster. Crystal being the stand out but even the duets were just ok for me.
Originally Posted By Rsey103 I'd be happy to see Crystal go home tonight. I have never enjoyed her. I know. I'm the only one...
Originally Posted By Labuda Well, I just finished watching tonight's episode, and know it's late enough in the west that I can say: HALLELUJAH! My top 4 fantasy is still on track!!!
Originally Posted By Labuda Wow, no movement on this thread in 6 days? Weird. Anyhow, watching tonight's episode, and the first real stand-out performance for me is the song that Ellen chose for Crystal to sing. She just knocked it out of the park - not just a home run, but a GRAND SLAM!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Casey got shafted, Lee got pimped. I'm gonna guess that Lee takes this thing, even though I'd rather see Crystal win.
