Now that I'm free from the "thesis" phase (school as a matter of fact) and very much unemployed, I think that I will be able to update this blog a bit more. Get ready for more randomness!
Jude
Monday, July 5, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Brief Hiatus
Hey guys,
I'm going to be taking a short break from blogging for a while. I'll probably be back once I get through this "thesis" phase.
See yah!
Jude
I'm going to be taking a short break from blogging for a while. I'll probably be back once I get through this "thesis" phase.
See yah!
Jude
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
American Idol Season 9 Review #10 Top 9
Back with another AI review!!
Lennon McCartney Songbook once again!
Starting with the Good:
Katie Stevens (Let It Be)- I don't know...I just really loved this performance! She really performed it tonight. I really hope she stays!
Casey James (Hey Jealousy)- I really like Casey when he performs more intimately and showcases his softer side. One of the stronger performances of the night!
Crystal Bowersox (Come Together)- I think this is my favorite cover of this song ever!! heheh.. Crystal, once again, you were just effortless!
The OK:
Siobhan Magnus (Across the Universe)- It was nice to see Siobhan restrain from the high notes and show the softer side of her vocals. Her voice is indeed beautiful. She, however, is at her ultimate best when she does those unbelievable high notes! ;D
Lee Dewyze (Hey Jude)- Sooo glad someone sang this song finally! However, i do think Didi did a much better version... I loved the beginning, but it got a bit over the place towards the end.. Lee's still a personal favorite though! Hope he stays safe and steps it up next week!
Mike Lynche (Eleanor Rigby)- He seems to be doing the same thing every week...I honestly don't hear him on contemporary radio..maybe he should go broadway...Just a side, check out David Cook's performance of this, it was great!
Tim Urban (All My Loving)- I liked Tim in this performance! I don't think he'll be going anywhere after this performance! hahah...
The Bland and Bad
Andrew Garcia (Can't Buy Me Love) This performance was dull for me. Yup, he showcased his range, but It was incredibly pitchy.
Aaron Kelly (The Long and Winding Road) Whenever I hear this song, I think David Archuleta. This performance absolutely paled in comparison to the Archie performances unfortunately. It was so shaky (probably nervous).
Prediction:
We may see Katie or Tim again in the BOTTOM 3, but neither of them will be leaving yet.
Andrew, Aaron, and Mike Lynche may be in the Bottom 3 for their first time tonight, and end up leaving. :D
Lennon McCartney Songbook once again!
Starting with the Good:
Katie Stevens (Let It Be)- I don't know...I just really loved this performance! She really performed it tonight. I really hope she stays!
Casey James (Hey Jealousy)- I really like Casey when he performs more intimately and showcases his softer side. One of the stronger performances of the night!
Crystal Bowersox (Come Together)- I think this is my favorite cover of this song ever!! heheh.. Crystal, once again, you were just effortless!
The OK:
Siobhan Magnus (Across the Universe)- It was nice to see Siobhan restrain from the high notes and show the softer side of her vocals. Her voice is indeed beautiful. She, however, is at her ultimate best when she does those unbelievable high notes! ;D
Lee Dewyze (Hey Jude)- Sooo glad someone sang this song finally! However, i do think Didi did a much better version... I loved the beginning, but it got a bit over the place towards the end.. Lee's still a personal favorite though! Hope he stays safe and steps it up next week!
Mike Lynche (Eleanor Rigby)- He seems to be doing the same thing every week...I honestly don't hear him on contemporary radio..maybe he should go broadway...Just a side, check out David Cook's performance of this, it was great!
Tim Urban (All My Loving)- I liked Tim in this performance! I don't think he'll be going anywhere after this performance! hahah...
The Bland and Bad
Andrew Garcia (Can't Buy Me Love) This performance was dull for me. Yup, he showcased his range, but It was incredibly pitchy.
Aaron Kelly (The Long and Winding Road) Whenever I hear this song, I think David Archuleta. This performance absolutely paled in comparison to the Archie performances unfortunately. It was so shaky (probably nervous).
Prediction:
We may see Katie or Tim again in the BOTTOM 3, but neither of them will be leaving yet.
Andrew, Aaron, and Mike Lynche may be in the Bottom 3 for their first time tonight, and end up leaving. :D
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
American Idol Season 9 Review #9 Top 10
I'll just keep this short...I'll name the good, the just ok, and the bad & bland. Here we go:
Good:
Lee Dewyze (Favorite moment!!!)
Crystal Bowersox (Apparently really like her even without the guitar!)
Katie Stevens (Her voice is gorgeous here!!! lol..absolutely in her element)
Mike Lynche (Don't like him..but this is another solid performance from him)
OK:
Casey James (Was ok, but nothing special...he's starting to sound the same; want him to go back to "Heaven" mode)
Andrew Garcia (He stepped it up this week big time..not sure if this secures a long term position for him in the competition though...he's made a fair share of clumsy decisions resulting in a lot of bad weeks for him)
Didi Benami (She's sooo emotional!! This performance was old-fashioned and boring..but i do love the tone of her voice. She has to go back to the singer-songwriter vibe that she had in the past)
Aaron Kelly (This song has been sung magnificently by past idols...Aaron's unfortunately paled in comparison. is it just me or does it seem he did WAAAAY better with in the pre-performance footage with Usher??
Bad and Bland
Siobhan Magnus (I really hate to put Siobhan here...but this performance was over the place!! I think it would've been better if the key was lower or something...no doubt she could hit the notes, but sometimes she has the tendency to sound screechy and fall off key ...she however is entitled to a bad week as Kara had mentioned..she's been quite consistent) SAVE SIOBHAN!!!!
Time Urban (Nothing more to say.the song choice was just plain weird....he seemed a bit likable though with his positive attitude and everything...think that he's leaving this week..at least he got to make it to the tour)
BOTTOM 3 prediction: Tim Urban, Andrew Garcia, Didi Benami (Siobhan and Aaron may be in danger as well though :( )
Good:
Lee Dewyze (Favorite moment!!!)
Crystal Bowersox (Apparently really like her even without the guitar!)
Katie Stevens (Her voice is gorgeous here!!! lol..absolutely in her element)
Mike Lynche (Don't like him..but this is another solid performance from him)
OK:
Casey James (Was ok, but nothing special...he's starting to sound the same; want him to go back to "Heaven" mode)
Andrew Garcia (He stepped it up this week big time..not sure if this secures a long term position for him in the competition though...he's made a fair share of clumsy decisions resulting in a lot of bad weeks for him)
Didi Benami (She's sooo emotional!! This performance was old-fashioned and boring..but i do love the tone of her voice. She has to go back to the singer-songwriter vibe that she had in the past)
Aaron Kelly (This song has been sung magnificently by past idols...Aaron's unfortunately paled in comparison. is it just me or does it seem he did WAAAAY better with in the pre-performance footage with Usher??
Bad and Bland
Siobhan Magnus (I really hate to put Siobhan here...but this performance was over the place!! I think it would've been better if the key was lower or something...no doubt she could hit the notes, but sometimes she has the tendency to sound screechy and fall off key ...she however is entitled to a bad week as Kara had mentioned..she's been quite consistent) SAVE SIOBHAN!!!!
Time Urban (Nothing more to say.the song choice was just plain weird....he seemed a bit likable though with his positive attitude and everything...think that he's leaving this week..at least he got to make it to the tour)
BOTTOM 3 prediction: Tim Urban, Andrew Garcia, Didi Benami (Siobhan and Aaron may be in danger as well though :( )
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Faves Once Again
Katelyn will always be my ultimate fave of the season! :D [and Alex]
Fave Faves
Siobhan Magnus
Katie Stevens
Crystal Bowersox
Lee DeWyze
(gap)
Didi Benami
(big gap)
Aaron Kelly
Andrew Garcia (is back)
Fave Faves
Siobhan Magnus
Katie Stevens
Crystal Bowersox
Lee DeWyze
(gap)
Didi Benami
(big gap)
Aaron Kelly
Andrew Garcia (is back)
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
American Idol Season 9 Review #8 Top 11
So here goes another short review on what I think is one of the worst AI seasons ever..Most of the actual talent has gone down the drain already..:( [sorry for the typos..this season's getting on my nerves hahah..an underwhelming week]
Lee DeWyze (The Letter) Nice seeing Lee moving around the stage more. However, I do have to say, he was not in his element at all. He seemed awkward. Personally, his performances in the smaller stage seemed much more Top 12-worthy than the performances he's been giving 2 weeks into the Top 12. He may be in danger.. 6.5/10
Paige Miles (Against All Odds) Paige Paige Paige...Oh no you just didn't?!?!? What was that? I mean, I absolutely thought that Paige had a great voice..with Simon giving all the hints that she did great in Hollywood..and that she had one of the greater voices among the girls...BUT THIS WAS JUST TERRIBLE...it sounded like a bad audition. It was shaky..it was pitchy...it was off key..She can't do ballads...BAD BAD BAD.. i don't know if this has something to do with her voice recovering or something..but she's had two TERRIBLE ballads in a row... 1/10
Tim Urban (Crazy Little Thing Called Love) Two of the performers I don't like at all after one another..what is Idol doing to me!! Tim should've been gone AGGGEEESS ago..even before the Top 24..and he didn't..the producers just called him back..how I wish they never gave him the Top 24..Please Go Tim..you're time is UP..but i think you'll be safe once again because of the annoying teeny bopper vote..and because you at least were on key unlike Paige.. :(( 4.5/10
Aaron Kelly (I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing) Vocally this performance was OK.. but listening to this after two bland and bad performances, made it seem like a breath of fresh air.. I think Aaron has claimed his spot in the Top 10 next week.. He's been consistent, so he deserves it..Good but not Great. 7.5/10
Crystal Bowersox (Me and Bobby McGee) Effortless..another SOLID performance from Crystal.. What can I say?? Maybe she needs to drop the guitar once in a while..but this was just great.. Can't wait for what she has in store for next week! She's definitely sailing through. 9/10
Mike Lynce (When a Man Loves a Woman) He has a really good voice.. But there's something about him that I just don't like at all.. He just seems so full of himself lately...Hey, wake up.. you're not the best singer.. and I don't think you have that many fans. lol. sorry, just don't like him. This was a good performance, but a bit corny. 7/10
Andrew Garcia (I Heard It Through the Grapevine) I honestly thought that this would fit Andrew..but I don't know, it was so stiff, off and just plain awkward..I absolutely hate his hand movements..he seems to be making fighting moves or somethin'...I honestly don't think he's ever going to get the "Straight Up" moment back.. I do agree with Simon..maybe on hindsight, that moment was overrated. He's had a lot of weeks to prove that he has it in him still, but he just hasn't.. In danger 5/10
Katie Stevens (Big Girls Don't Cry) I loooved this song for Katie. Sure, there were some pitch problems..but i do have to commend her for listening to the judges...she's finally in her element (Pop RnB)..A great song choice!! Absolutely love the tone of her voice! Hope she makes it!! Save Katie! 7/10
Casey James (Power of Love) This performance seemed quite fast. I mean, it was solid, but i just didn't have the IT-factor. It was like an ok bland performance. Not much to say. 8/10
Didi Benami (You're No Good) She started off the song actually quite well. She then started becoming pitchy and all over the place.. I do hope that Didi stays because she has a lovely tone, which will do wonders with the right song.. Song choice is KEY for Didi's survival.. Please be safe! 6.5
Siobhan Magnus (Superstition) My absolute favorite of the night!!! I disagree with Simon..I don't think that Crystal was the only one exceptional tonight!! Siobhan was amazing!! I personally like this performance better than Paint It Black!!! Siobhan for the win!!! Please!!! 9.2/10 (a bit higher than Crystal ahahah)
Ranking:
1) Siobhan Magnus
2) Crystal Bowersox
3) Casey James
4) Aaron Kelly
5) Katie Stevens
6) Mike Lynche
7) Lee Dewyze
8) Didi Benami
9) Andrew Garcia
10) Tim Urban
11) Paige Miles
Bottom 3 with Andrew, Tim and Paige..with Paige out...and Tim, you're lucky someone was worse than you tonight..but if it was up to me, I would eliminate you over Paige, because I just don't like you..lol (Lee,Didi and Katie (PLEASE SAVE KATIE!! haha) may also be in danger)
Lee DeWyze (The Letter) Nice seeing Lee moving around the stage more. However, I do have to say, he was not in his element at all. He seemed awkward. Personally, his performances in the smaller stage seemed much more Top 12-worthy than the performances he's been giving 2 weeks into the Top 12. He may be in danger.. 6.5/10
Paige Miles (Against All Odds) Paige Paige Paige...Oh no you just didn't?!?!? What was that? I mean, I absolutely thought that Paige had a great voice..with Simon giving all the hints that she did great in Hollywood..and that she had one of the greater voices among the girls...BUT THIS WAS JUST TERRIBLE...it sounded like a bad audition. It was shaky..it was pitchy...it was off key..She can't do ballads...BAD BAD BAD.. i don't know if this has something to do with her voice recovering or something..but she's had two TERRIBLE ballads in a row... 1/10
Tim Urban (Crazy Little Thing Called Love) Two of the performers I don't like at all after one another..what is Idol doing to me!! Tim should've been gone AGGGEEESS ago..even before the Top 24..and he didn't..the producers just called him back..how I wish they never gave him the Top 24..Please Go Tim..you're time is UP..but i think you'll be safe once again because of the annoying teeny bopper vote..and because you at least were on key unlike Paige.. :(( 4.5/10
Aaron Kelly (I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing) Vocally this performance was OK.. but listening to this after two bland and bad performances, made it seem like a breath of fresh air.. I think Aaron has claimed his spot in the Top 10 next week.. He's been consistent, so he deserves it..Good but not Great. 7.5/10
Crystal Bowersox (Me and Bobby McGee) Effortless..another SOLID performance from Crystal.. What can I say?? Maybe she needs to drop the guitar once in a while..but this was just great.. Can't wait for what she has in store for next week! She's definitely sailing through. 9/10
Mike Lynce (When a Man Loves a Woman) He has a really good voice.. But there's something about him that I just don't like at all.. He just seems so full of himself lately...Hey, wake up.. you're not the best singer.. and I don't think you have that many fans. lol. sorry, just don't like him. This was a good performance, but a bit corny. 7/10
Andrew Garcia (I Heard It Through the Grapevine) I honestly thought that this would fit Andrew..but I don't know, it was so stiff, off and just plain awkward..I absolutely hate his hand movements..he seems to be making fighting moves or somethin'...I honestly don't think he's ever going to get the "Straight Up" moment back.. I do agree with Simon..maybe on hindsight, that moment was overrated. He's had a lot of weeks to prove that he has it in him still, but he just hasn't.. In danger 5/10
Katie Stevens (Big Girls Don't Cry) I loooved this song for Katie. Sure, there were some pitch problems..but i do have to commend her for listening to the judges...she's finally in her element (Pop RnB)..A great song choice!! Absolutely love the tone of her voice! Hope she makes it!! Save Katie! 7/10
Casey James (Power of Love) This performance seemed quite fast. I mean, it was solid, but i just didn't have the IT-factor. It was like an ok bland performance. Not much to say. 8/10
Didi Benami (You're No Good) She started off the song actually quite well. She then started becoming pitchy and all over the place.. I do hope that Didi stays because she has a lovely tone, which will do wonders with the right song.. Song choice is KEY for Didi's survival.. Please be safe! 6.5
Siobhan Magnus (Superstition) My absolute favorite of the night!!! I disagree with Simon..I don't think that Crystal was the only one exceptional tonight!! Siobhan was amazing!! I personally like this performance better than Paint It Black!!! Siobhan for the win!!! Please!!! 9.2/10 (a bit higher than Crystal ahahah)
Ranking:
1) Siobhan Magnus
2) Crystal Bowersox
3) Casey James
4) Aaron Kelly
5) Katie Stevens
6) Mike Lynche
7) Lee Dewyze
8) Didi Benami
9) Andrew Garcia
10) Tim Urban
11) Paige Miles
Bottom 3 with Andrew, Tim and Paige..with Paige out...and Tim, you're lucky someone was worse than you tonight..but if it was up to me, I would eliminate you over Paige, because I just don't like you..lol (Lee,Didi and Katie (PLEASE SAVE KATIE!! haha) may also be in danger)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
American Idol Season 9 Review #7 Top 12
Rolling Stones Week
This won't really be a review. I'm a bit lazy right now to write one! So, what i'll do is just list down the contestants I enjoyed, and those I think are in danger.
Performances I enjoyed:
Siobhan Magnus - Paint It Black (Really enjoyed Siobhan once again...this performance was quite Adam Lambert-ish)
Crystal Bowersox- You Can't Always Get What You Want (As usual, another effortless vocal from Crystal)
Lee Dewyze -Beast of Burden (Actually loved this performance of Lee's...excited to hear is studio version!:D)
Katie Stevens - Wild Horses (Like Katie now)
Didi Benami - Play With Fire (Starting to like Didi again..like how she shows of her range here)
Aaron Kelly - Angie (Really fitting song! Like his voice when he doesn't strain it by going for higher notes)
The 'OK'
Paige Miles - Honky Tonk Women (This was actually ok..the fact that she has some vocal issues this week...makes me look at this performance differently..she actually has a great voice..)
Casey James - It's All Over Now (In his element..but not great)
Lacey Brown - Ruby Tuesday (Liked the vocal)
Michael Lynche - Miss You (It was ok...not jumpin' around)
The bland and the bad
Andrew Garcia - Gimme Shelter (All over the place for me)
Tim Urban - Under My Thumb (Not likin' the arrangement)
BOTTOM 3 Prediction
Tim Urban, Lacey Brown and Paige Miles (Andrew Garcia may be in danger as well)
Honestly want Tim to LEAVE
This won't really be a review. I'm a bit lazy right now to write one! So, what i'll do is just list down the contestants I enjoyed, and those I think are in danger.
Performances I enjoyed:
Siobhan Magnus - Paint It Black (Really enjoyed Siobhan once again...this performance was quite Adam Lambert-ish)
Crystal Bowersox- You Can't Always Get What You Want (As usual, another effortless vocal from Crystal)
Lee Dewyze -Beast of Burden (Actually loved this performance of Lee's...excited to hear is studio version!:D)
Katie Stevens - Wild Horses (Like Katie now)
Didi Benami - Play With Fire (Starting to like Didi again..like how she shows of her range here)
Aaron Kelly - Angie (Really fitting song! Like his voice when he doesn't strain it by going for higher notes)
The 'OK'
Paige Miles - Honky Tonk Women (This was actually ok..the fact that she has some vocal issues this week...makes me look at this performance differently..she actually has a great voice..)
Casey James - It's All Over Now (In his element..but not great)
Lacey Brown - Ruby Tuesday (Liked the vocal)
Michael Lynche - Miss You (It was ok...not jumpin' around)
The bland and the bad
Andrew Garcia - Gimme Shelter (All over the place for me)
Tim Urban - Under My Thumb (Not likin' the arrangement)
BOTTOM 3 Prediction
Tim Urban, Lacey Brown and Paige Miles (Andrew Garcia may be in danger as well)
Honestly want Tim to LEAVE
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