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Subject: Amreican Idol 2009
Posted by: weykool
- [2842717] Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 18:12
Looks like AI has been reading our boards.
I suggested this during a prior season:
The network will confirm its plans in an upcoming press conference, but the likely changes include fewer audition episodes and more Hollywood-round episodes. The show will try to emphasize talented performers and decrease the focus on less talented attention-seekers.
The memo suggests that the shift away from crash-and-burn auditions will benefit from semifinalist rounds featuring the top 36 contestants instead of 24. In addition, the "wild card" round will return, which gives eliminated contestants a chance to come back into the competition for one of the top finalist spots.
Some crash and burn auditions are fine but they need to be showing 2 good auditions for every bad one.
In the past it seems like it has been 75% bad 25% good.
It will be good to share in the journey of the the eventual contestants from the beginning.
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| 138 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Apr 30, 2009, 10:16
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Did they actually say that Adam was in the bottom two? They said that he was in the bottom three, and then they simply said that Kris was safe - but I don't think Ryan ever explicitly referred to Matt and Adam as "the bottom two".
Sometimes they say it, and sometimes not - and I don't think it's accidental. My guess is that Adam might have finished 3rd, and Idol decided to make it look like he was in the bottom two - either for shock value, or to try to rally his supporters for the next weeks.
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| 139 | ChicagoTRS
ID: 3218189
Thu, Apr 30, 2009, 10:39
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I do think AI games the voting a bit...Adam tasting the bottom three is probably a good thing for him in upcoming weeks...tends to rally supporters. As we have seen in the past this is a dangerous time for favorites as people tend to get complacent and figure their favorite will get through and throw their votes to someone they think may be in trouble.
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| 140 | sarge33rd
ID: 42357299
Thu, Apr 30, 2009, 11:21
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I think we have the right "final 4". From here on out, it's one bad outing and buh-bye.
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| 141 | sarge33rd
ID: 39456519
Tue, May 05, 2009, 21:01
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Adam was S-U-P-E-R-B
Danny showed guts with his song choice, but it was out of his range let alone his comfort zone.
Kris I thought made a bad choice with a Beatles tune and then did only 'fair' in his delivery.
Allison did a Joplin tune and did it well; but I doubt she can offset the 16 yr old female votes for Kris.
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| 142 | Little George
ID: 2242329
Tue, May 05, 2009, 21:24
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Loved the duets especially Adam and Allison.
Personally, I'd love to see Danny go home but I suspect Kris will be sent instead.
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| 143 | Texas Flood
ID: 17210916
Tue, May 05, 2009, 21:34
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Adam-Allison tune best of show.
Tough for me to get into faux rock. It would have been kind of
cool to have Slash actually play on a couple of tonight's tunes,
but I guess that would have up staged the actual singers.
I thought Kris was the weakest performer tonight. Best was
Adam followed closely by Allison. Danny should be safe but you
never know.
Instead of voting for the contestants why not go by the most
paid for downloads over a 5 day span?
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| 144 | TB
ID: 2121280
Tue, May 05, 2009, 23:30
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What happened to the Idol gives back this season? Did they scrap it or did I miss a week?
I liked both duets. I though Kris sounded really good at the beginning of Renegade and Danny was weak, then during the song both were weak when solo, but when they sang together they sounded good.
Allison rocked the house solo and duet tonight. Adam was good in both. Kris and Danny both looked uncomfortable and there were parts that were really bad, especially Danny. I think Slash knew going in that the final note was horrible for Danny, but Slash likes Allison and Adam (rockers) so probably got a chuckle out of it.
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| 145 | Little George
ID: 2242329
Tue, May 05, 2009, 23:50
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They scrapped Idol Gives Back until next year. Supposedly with the economy the way it is, the PTB's felt that it would work best every other year. So you can look forward to it in 2010.
Who was the lady that fell down "Ryan's staircase"? I think it was Debbie, the stage manager but I'm not sure.
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| 146 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Wed, May 06, 2009, 00:57
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It seems that people get a little biased on the people they like and dislike. I try and be objective--but I'm no different probably.
Adam needed this themed week. He hasn't been as great recently and hit the bottom 2 last week. I knew Adam would rip it up and he certainly did. Amazing.
I thought this might be what Allison needed to save her--but I didn't like her song. I actually agreed wih the judges.
The duets were pretty good too. I thought Danny really showed up Kris in that. Danny has a full voice and Kris, while very good, jsut couldn't measure up IMM. WIth that in mind, I really thought Adam would really make Allison go home when they sang together--but to my surprise he didn't. Their duet didn't have much substance--but it was very good.
Danny picked a great song--but no so much fo rhim. Still--he was rocking it until the end. He's not gonna be happy with that last note when he watches it back. Take that screaming part away and he was very good. But that screaming is part of the song and you can't simply discount it.
I totally disagree with the judges on Kris. I liked his song. Of course he doesn't dance aorund and put on a show--but it's The Beatles--he's not going to go smash his guitar or anything. He wasn't spectacular but he didn't stink.
So here's what I think about the vote...I htink Adam's rendition, along with the fact he was in bottom two, will propel him to a landside highest vote tally this week. I think Danny will be 2nd highest vote. Now, here's where it gets tricky...like Simon said, with Allison's duet performance--that coule be enough for her to get past Kris. Again, a perfect time for this theme for her. Just not sure it's enough. I think it will be really close either way.
My ratings:
1. Adam
2. Danny
3a. Kris
3b. Allison
This has been the best season ever. If I had to send someone home, I'd go with Allison simply because I've liked Kris a smidge better overall. Allison will probably be better after Idol though.
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| 147 | Texas Flood
ID: 17210916
Wed, May 06, 2009, 07:34
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If you go back and listen to the great frontmen of Rock and Metal
you'll discover Adam is rather ordinary. I found it painful to listen
to his rendition "Whole Lotta Love", and his back up band was
horrible. Pure Cheese.
I'm not saying that Adam is not very good, just a little over rated
IMO.
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| 148 | ChicagoTRS
ID: 3218189
Wed, May 06, 2009, 12:23
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TF...I sort of agree...that there have been a lot of great front men in rock/metal history and Adam does not necessarily stand out in comparison.
One thing we need to take into account is that American Idol is live performances. It is much different than a studio recording. I have seen many of the great rock/metal acts live and generally they are not near as polished when you hear them live compared to their studio efforts. I think his studio efforts will be that much better than his live performance and he will compare favorably with other great singer of this genre.
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| 149 | weykool
ID: 4694122
Wed, May 06, 2009, 13:34
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Not a big fan of Adam but obviously he was in his element.
As good as all of the gushing from the judges?
No.
But it was a solid performance and win or lose he will put on an entertaining show for his fans.
My sentimental favorite is Allison and I thought she did very well.
My guess is she will finish 3rd.
My favorite to win the competition is Gokey but he was a lot worse than the judges gave him credit for.
Not his genre obviously but the song was way too big for him....the last note...if you can call it that, was Adamesqe.
Kris was once again the worst and should be going home tonight.
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| 150 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Wed, May 06, 2009, 16:30
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[149] Did you think Kris was bad or just the worst last night...or both?
I'd be surprised if it wasn't Kris and Allison in the final two. I wouldn't be surprised with either of them going home.
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| 151 | sarge33rd
ID: 2043621
Wed, May 06, 2009, 22:03
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America got it wrong IMHO. Danny was the worst of the night, Kris close behind him....but Allsion should not have been the one going home.
That said, Daughtry was on tonight, and obviously his going home at this stage had no detrimental impact on his career. I doubt it will with Allison either.
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| 152 | Little George
ID: 2242329
Wed, May 06, 2009, 23:29
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Yeah, I would have loved to seen Danny go home but I can't say I'm surprised with the outcome. Allison can really, really sing and I think she's going to have a fantastic career if she stays with it.
Adam and Danny have been favored since the beginning to be in the finals but I'm liking Kris' dark horse tendencies. Hopefully it'll be a Adam-Kris finale.
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| 153 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Fri, May 08, 2009, 11:56
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I think it is bad that AI didn't (doesn't) name the actual lowest votes. However, I htink since Ryan repeated that it's in random order more than once that it might have been different than their norm. Still, give vote totals or at least placings. I have to beleive Kris and Allison were the bottom two. The voting has gone pretty much how I've predicted this season. Now that's scary.
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| 154 | ChicagoTRS
ID: 3218189
Fri, May 08, 2009, 12:04
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dialidol has had it pretty much definitively Adam/Danny 1-2 for most of the votes and generally they are pretty accurate. (they claim 97% accuracy)
It will be an upset if it is not Adam vs Danny in the finals.
Seemed like an easy season to predict...a lot of us had those two as favorites as early as Hollywood.
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| 155 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Fri, May 08, 2009, 12:19
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It is a hidden power the Idols producers have when they decide whether to reveal the bottom, or do it "random". Folks in the bottom 3 that survive usually have a bump in call volume the following week. Adam did last week. Matt did after the save. Anoop did for a while. By putting Danny in that position artificially and clearing Chris through without drama, I get the feeling they want Danny to get that bump.
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| 156 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Fri, May 08, 2009, 13:14
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Btw, does Paula think she did herself any favors by lipsynching? Idol is supposed to be live--yet there have been lipsycnhing and recorded shows all season. Just be upfront about the recorded shows--but I'd rather not even have a "singer" or group event if it's not going to be done live.
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| 157 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Wed, May 13, 2009, 09:53
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They were all good last night. My guess--as it has been since the beginning--is that will be an Adam/Danny final. Nothing would surprise me though tbh.
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| 158 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Wed, May 13, 2009, 13:12
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By the way, the interaction between the judges is getting childish and annoying. Maybe it is time for complete new panel as the show does not ride on the popularity of any judge, but of the contestants and the music.
Anyone of the three can be voted out tonight. Anyone of the three can win it next week. If the audience is really split three ways, maybe Adam would be at disadvantage next week if he makes it to the finals, if Kris voters jump in to favor Danny next week (or vice versa).
The only reason I would think Adam deserves the title is because he put forth a top performance of the night every single week.
At this point, all three (plus Allison) will likely get record deals.
I thought all three contestants choice songs last night were much better performances than the judge's choice songs.
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| 159 | Skidazl
ID: 280401016
Wed, May 13, 2009, 13:36
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Am I the only one who hated Adam's version of 'One'?
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| 160 | weykool
ID: 4694122
Wed, May 13, 2009, 14:44
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Am I the only one who hated Adam's version of 'One'?
No.
It actually started out pretty good and I was very surprised that he actually sang for the first time this season.
Then he went into his screaming and ruined the entire performance.
I think Randy said it best when he said in reference to Danny's 2nd song...."You really, really, really can sing".
An obvious contrast to the performance just prior.
My guess is it will be Adam and Danny.
My only fear is an Adam win could spawn a bunch of screamers in future season and ruin the entire show.
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| 161 | Little M
ID: 129492211
Wed, May 13, 2009, 17:42
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I should start by saying that I rarely watch entire episodes of American Idol and usually just watch a couple of minutes while flipping around during commercials, so when I watched the whole thing last night I was confused about a few things.
1) Did Simon say that he helped Adam with his arrangement of one? Did Randy say that he didn't think that he was allowed to give Kris advice? The show has been going on for years, shouldn't they all know the rules by now, or is there one set of rules for the Chosen One and another set for the rest. On this theme, wasn't there some controversy with Ruben a few seasons ago where he was given help by the judges after rehersals?
2) Am I the only one who hated Adam's version of 'One'?
I agree with weykool on this. It started off good, then he went into the high pitched screaming and it was horrible. I couldn't believe all of the judges fawning over him. I was sure at least one of them would say something negative. I did like his version of Cryin' though.
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| 162 | Skidazl
ID: 280401016
Wed, May 13, 2009, 18:38
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The worst part was Simon pushing the votes toward Adam with his final comments. Talk about bias.
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| 163 | Little M
ID: 129492211
Wed, May 13, 2009, 19:16
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I could sort of understand Simon's comments after the previous three judges' had made it appear that Adam was already through to the finals. He was just reminding everyone that the voters will decide who goes through and if Adam's supporters sit on their hands, he might be out.
But I agree that it did seem a bit unseemly.
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| 164 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Wed, May 13, 2009, 23:36
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I disagree that Adam has been the best every single week--but he clearly has been the best throughout the show IMM.
Congrats to Kris. I like him. He has a great voice. Doubt he wins--but you just never know. His looks get a lot of the teenage vote which is probably the biggest group of the voting.
I did not love Adam's version of "One." His screaming is superfluos at times. But it wasn't bad either. I was afraid when he was doing the Anthem in San Diego he was going to belt out one of his screams. Glad he didn't. Crying was really good. I thought when he said Aerosmith he might do Dream On and show Danny how that scream should go. That would have been a little tense.
Simon has always tried to swing voter's opinions. I am so tired of the infighting across the panel. They all drive me bonkers. As bad as Simon is at times--at least he says stuff at times that I'm thinking when it's totally opposite what the others have said. Kara totally grates on me though. It's like the new kid trying so hard to not only fit in but competing to be the star. It's not about the judges.
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| 165 | Texas Flood
ID: 17210916
Thu, May 14, 2009, 08:41
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I must be getting old. Who in the hell was that girl singing about
Las Vegas while wearing an Elvis costume.
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| 166 | sarge33rd
ID: 194561411
Thu, May 14, 2009, 12:58
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something Perry.....
When she got done, I thought of something Simon has said after many a try-out performance: "What the hell was that?"
FWIW, I think America got it right. I'm no longer so sure Adam "should" win it. Kris has REALLY grown on me over the past several weeks.
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| 167 | weykool
ID: 4694122
Thu, May 14, 2009, 13:23
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Sarge:
The correct Simon quote is "What the bloody hell was that?"
I was obviously not happy with the outcome last night.
Not a big Kris or Adam fan.
The only good news is I wont need to waste any time voting.
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| 168 | Captain Charisma
ID: 13433923
Tue, May 19, 2009, 22:41
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Alright...Season 8 is all but over. Who do you think deserves to win this year?
My vote is for Adam.
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| 169 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Wed, May 20, 2009, 08:58
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Kris did a great job last night, but I still think Adam will win (But then again I thought Archuletta would win last year). An informal poll of my 10 year old daughter's softball team ("Who are you voting for?") last night (pre-show) was 8-5 in favor of Adam, but the ones who said they were hoping Kris wins all took the anti-Adam route to get there.
Maybe if you add the anti-Adam folks to the mainstream Kris voters and former Danny supporters it could go Kris' way.
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| 170 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Wed, May 20, 2009, 09:07
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I thought Kris' first song was outstanding--but Adam's first song was very good too.
I thought the 2nd song choices were poor for both. Both old R&B songs to a rocker and a pop/rocker. In true Adam form he basically took a lot of the blues out of it and made it more of a rock song. He did a good job--I just didn't like the song done that way. I also thought Kris did a nice job and I thought he did sort of make it his own. If anyone tells me I sound like Marvin, I'd say THANK YOU! But he didn't sound anything like him. I thought Kris was better than he was getting credit for and Adam, while very very good, wasn't as good as he was getting credit for.
3rd song should be throw out. What a horrible song. I really hope this is not the winner's first single as it will flop. The song blows--no matter who sings it. Too many words for the phrasing I guess. The beginning of that song, Kris could sing better and the 2nd part Adam could sing better. What a joke. Go figure that Kara helped write it. I would love if she'd be removed from the show. She didn't add anything to it. She just grates on me for some reason.
So throwing the 3rd song out completely, I thought the first song was about equal. Maybe Kris gets the tiebreak. The second song was performed better by Adam. So based on last night, I think Adam was slightly better. However, when you look at the entire body of work on the season, Adam clearly brought it more often and in grand fashion. I don't konw who will win (and at this point to them it really doesn't matter as they both will get deals) but if it were up to me, I'd say Adam. It wouldn't be shocked if Kris won with all those young girls who are more likely to text/call in as much as possible.
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| 171 | weykool
ID: 4694122
Wed, May 20, 2009, 11:15
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The song that both finalist sing is always the first single released.
And yes....both versions sucked.
Best song of the night:
Carrie Underwood's closing number.
Talk about putting the two finalist to shame.
Total blunder by AI to upstage your finalists on what should have been their shining moment.
Perhaps Adam or Kris can become better singers in time with the right training and coaching but for now the bar that Underwood is setting is the standard and wont be easily attained.
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| 172 | TB
ID: 2121280
Wed, May 20, 2009, 12:39
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My DVR cut off just as she started to sing. Is it really that hard for producers to keep a show on schedule? I got plenty of warning for tonight so have it set to record 30 minutes past.
I like both guys and think they can both go on to great careers. I get the feeling Kris will not only have a great singing career, but seems like the type that will go on to write and produce music for other singers. Adam will record some great songs and some horrible songs. I'm hoping for more of the former.
As far as last night goes, I thought Adam had a better evening. 1st song was excellant for both, but I still lean towards Adam's version of Mad World. 2nd round, Adam got a much better song to showcase his talent. Kris did a good job changing it up just a little and sounded good, but pretty limited with that choice. 3rd song wasn't very good by either. Adam had some parts I liked and some I didn't. Kris didn't have any part to it that I enjoyed.
I just checked dial-idol and the vote looks awfully close.
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| 173 | weykool
ID: 4694122
Wed, May 20, 2009, 14:52
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TB...I think the show was scheduled to end 2 mins after the hour.
At least that was what was listed by my cable company on the info screen
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| 174 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Wed, May 20, 2009, 15:17
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171: I was thinking the same thing. Carrie can even sing non-country outrageously well.
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| 175 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, May 20, 2009, 17:26
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While I think Adam was better, I expect Kris to win - at least, if last week's vote was as close as they suggested. I would think that a large majority of Danny's votes would go to Kris - especially since a lot of Danny's votes were probably as much "anti-Adam" as they were "for Danny".
I don't think anyone would vote for Adam as an "anti-Kris" vote. But I do think there would be a lot of "anti-Adam" votes. And Kris seems like a very likable guy - without any of Adam's excesses. Furthermore, I doubt if last night's performances had much impact on last night's voting. I don't think either singer did anything to take votes from the other, or to lose votes to the other.
I agree with the comments on the last song. Both had a fairly full arrangement. Adam was able to power through it, but Kris was overpowered, I thought. Not a good arrangement for either, but worse for Kris than for Adam.
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| 176 | Texas Flood
ID: 17210916
Wed, May 20, 2009, 23:29
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Really enjoyed the duet as both Kris and Adam fronted Queen.
Adam would be a great replacement for Freddy Mercury.
I was pretty surprised that Kris won, but I think that he simply
appealed to a wider range of music fans. I also think a lot of
people got tired of hearing how great Adam was week after week
and decided to vote for the underdog.
All in all a great season, and I'm sure there are going to be several
careers launched because of this years competition.
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| 177 | Tree
ID: 41371322
Wed, May 20, 2009, 23:56
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i didnt watch this year. but i saw clips, and told everyone who would listen, that Adam wouldn't win...he was the best performer, but the best performer never wins.
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| 178 | TB
ID: 2121280
Thu, May 21, 2009, 00:11
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Really enjoyed the duet as both Kris and Adam fronted Queen.
Adam would be a great replacement for Freddy Mercury.
I was coming on to say the same thing. And OMG, KISS on my American Idol!?! Great finale. After I finished watching it, I went back and watched a lot of the performances again. KISS, Queen, Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper, Carlos Santana, David Cook (great tribute song to his brother), Black Eyed Peas, Lionel Ritchie, Keith Urban, Queen Latifah, Jason Mraz, and we even got some Steve Martin, oh and some Kara outsinging "new boobs" Bikini Girl. I've watched quite a few Kara vids on youtube and so already knew she was a great singer but it was nice to see her get a chance to get up on stage and have fun. I didn't care for her much at the start of the season but after watching a bunch of her vids, I like her and hope she sticks around.
I feel a little bad for Adam because he really did shine all season long, but on the bright side his first single won't be the finals song. I did think it sounded a little better tonight when Kris sang it. Danny sounded great tonight with Lionel and Allison has convinced me that she can sing a duet with anyone. Really enjoyable show for me to watch tonight.
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| 179 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Thu, May 21, 2009, 00:15
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but the best performer never wins.
You ever get a chance to see Clarkson or Underwood by any chance?
Adam can sign wherever he wants now. Only the winner is contractually obligated to do record deal under AI's terms. They do have a concert tour with AI, but that's it. That being said, most of the acts signed with them originally anyhow.
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| 180 | Tree
ID: 41371322
Thu, May 21, 2009, 01:05
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kelly clarkson was not the best singer. Tamyra Gray was. and i LOVE Kelly Clarkson.
and while Bo Bice does give Carrie a run for her money, i think that may have been one of the weakest seasons of AI. i mean, Scott Savol???
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| 181 | TB
ID: 2121280
Thu, May 21, 2009, 01:41
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David Cook was the best singer and performer last season and he won. Melinda Doolittle was the best singer from season 6, but Jordin Sparks was the better performer (Blake was terrible). Daughtry was the best singer from season five, but Hicks was a heck of a performer. On the flip side, while Clarkson was the best singer from season 1, Justin Guarini was the favorite and the best performer. Good to see he finally lost all the make-up. He looks like a dude again.
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| 182 | Captain Charisma
ID: 13433923
Thu, May 21, 2009, 07:46
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Kudos to team Kris and their legion of fans. The trifecta of Kris-Adam-Danny brought us some really authentic nice guys who happen to sing reasonably well. I think the judges, as well as America, should be commended for a fine season.
Lots of interesting groups last night. Idol really goes all out to bring in some names don't they? I wonder which talent is left to bring in.
(For the record, while I appreciate a good joke as anybody, what they did to Bikini Girl last night was really humiliating and cruel IMHO. She had no idea that Kara was going to upstage her and then Kara's going to act like they're best buds...um, no thanks. A running joke is fine but I think they took it too far.)
Having Norman Gentle, Jerry Lewis Lite, or whatever his real name added some much needed comic relief. He was good for the show and I loved his departure. Gotta say though, I was hoping for another Black, Stiller, Downey classic moment. They were hilarious last year.
Tatiana's spiel was unique. Of course, it was staged but apparently not everybody thought so (see, face of Reuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuben for example). Seriously, when she started into Whitney's song for the 400th time (or so), I really, really was hoping that we see the real Whitney Houston performing on Idol for the first time.
FWIW, sometime in the finale, shouldn't the powers-that-be give some love to past Idol winners? Either a montage of their respective highlights or having them perform together would be a nice and worthy touch.
Found a nice little article for those of you wondering why Adam lost. Check this out.
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| 183 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Thu, May 21, 2009, 16:38
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182: That article is pretty spot on IMO.
Adam was on the cover of Entertainment Weekly and the article on him was more about that he kept dancing around his sexuality. That he wouldn't admit it. It talked about how refreshing it would be for him to be openly gay before the end of AI. I just couldn't believe that's what the article focused on. But I get it though. Even though it shouldn't matter--it obviously does to a lot of people still.
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| 184 | weykool
ID: 4694122
Thu, May 21, 2009, 19:23
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I actually thought most of the article was complete rubbish.
1. Blame the judges.
There is some truth to this but very little.
Carrie Underwood went on to win Idol even though Simon declared she would sell more records than any other idol in the history of the show.
Being the front runner can hurt you if the contestant can live up to the hype.
2. But you should especially blame Kara DioGuardi. Blame the loss on one song? Rediculous.
3. Did we mention that Adam is a rock god?
Once again those who didnt care for Adam might have been been motivated to vote against him with these kinds of comments but the vast majority of the votes are from the die hard fans vote FOR there favorite.
4. The Christian factor.
Complete bunk. If this were true the why wasnt Danny in the finals? I was unaware that Kris had said anything about his religion until it was talked about on various shows the last week.
5. The gay factor.
Give me a break. Once again people vote FOR their guy not against the other guy. I for one didnt vote because I didnt care for either.
6. The youth vote.
Now this point has merit.
Kids that can text 500 times a minute are a powerful voting block.
However, in this case I think Adam had his share of young admirers so the difference in the vote would have been minimal.
7. In the end, Adam was the better singer, but Kris might have been the more unique artist, despite what the judges said.
Better singer? Not hardy.
Better screamer> Yes.
Better performer? Yes.
Snger? NO.
I think the article is trying to project the authors perspective on everyone else with little if any basis in fact.
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| 185 | Tree
ID: 41371322
Fri, May 22, 2009, 19:43
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you wanna know what Adam lost?
here's why...
Over 100 million votes were cast -- and 38 million votes were from winner Kris Allen's home state of Arkansas. The only problem with that is the population of Arkansas is only 2.8 million!
38 percent of the votes from one state - and a tiny one at that. wow.
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| 186 | Texas Flood
ID: 17210916
Fri, May 22, 2009, 20:53
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I think I mentioned this once before. An interesting way to vote
would be by the number of paid internet downloads. If someone
wants to vote a hundred times then let em pay a hundred bucks.
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| 187 | TB
ID: 2121280
Fri, May 22, 2009, 22:22
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People have been downloading the computer thing for a long time. It's how dial-idol tracks their info and I'm sure many other people have been able to program a speed dialer.
I haven't called for any contestant in a long time. Do you have to push a confirmation button? If they made it a random button to confirm your vote for every call they could render the computer speed-dialers pretty useless. BUT, they wouldn't be able to brag about 100 million votes either and all those votes must look great to advertisers.
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