Adam Lambert, Allison Araheta and Kris Allen – Press Conference

The more Adam talks the more I like him. He’s intelligent and he seems gracious and realistic about the way he is perceived. I think he’ll keep things exciting for us.

From what reality show was Allison in before AI?

ETA: This top 3 is SO MUCH better than last week’s top 3.

What reality show was Allison on?

See, when Adam talks, I love him, because he says all the right things. But when he sings? That’s a whole different story altogether. Hopefully what he says are action and not just talk, because he really does need to tone it down a notch. On the other hand, while variety can be beneficial, not having a definable genre may come back bite him in the ass.

Um, definitely thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be elements of rock. Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be elements of Pop. I think thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be elements of electronic musicà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’something that kind of blended all together. There would definitely be elements of funk as well. So, a little of everything, I would hope.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Heh. I’ve heard that before.

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Allison Iraheta

She was on some Telemundo reality show. There are a few you tubes you can watch.

She wasn’t very good, imo.

What reality show was Allison on?

According to Wikipedia…

In 2006, she won $50,000 and a recording contract after competing in a Telemundo reality show, Quinceanera.

What reality show was Allison on?

Quinceaà ±era, on the Spanish language TV station Telemundo. This is one of her performances on that show -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4QPRWJgTj8

ETA – Looks like three persons answered the same question at the same time. LOL

This top 3 is SO MUCH better than last weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s top 3.

Definitely!

Adam gives good copy. I can tell the press are gonna love him.

the more I listen to Adam the more I like him.

…Except for thinking he can win Idol and making an album of his choice.

you’d think after six seasons people would realize the winner NEVER gets that!

I must say any more, I never want my favorites to actually WIN this show. I’d rather them get far and get a far better of a deal because it suits him better.

To Adam, I think he realizes this is excellent exposure anyway he slices it.

And as much as I love him, I hope he doesn’t win so he CAN make the album of his choice…because without winning I think that’s possible.

I’m really liking that we get to know the contestants in the media BEFORE they got the boot. So far that’s the only change in format this season I’m really diggin’.

Heh. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve heard that before.

lol pj

Kris is not used to the limelight, while Adam and Allison are pros or semi-pros already, Kris is not. So it would make sense that they should be better handling questions. Well you would think Allison would? lol.

I thought the original concept of American Idol was to find average Americans who had no exposure. That would be Kris.

BTW I love Adam and Allison, they are my favorites to win, but I love Kris too. Because Kris is what Idol was supposed to be about. Because he is not a “pro” he will have a very hard time.

First since this is my first message, I want to say how amazing it was to find a blog with this much information and really well designed, congratulations Mj!
I really liked Adam’s performance during the last show, he is the only one that I feel could surprise every week and bring something totally new to the show, something hard to do after 8 years.
So glad to see he comes across as a nice person with charisma as well.

PS: sorry if I have made some mistakes, I am french and I don’t feel really confortable writing in english yet.

But since 19E has first dibs on any of the top 12 (or whatever the number), he still wouldn’t get to do his own thing if they decide to sign him.

I don’t necessarily agree that because people like Adam and Allison have had more performing experience, that means they would make a better interview.

While Adam’s done a lot of theater, I’ve seen no evidence that he’s dealt with the press and interviewing before. Or even been on television. It would seem that he’s just a natural at this.

While Allison has had previous experience being on a TV show (another talent competition) clearly clams up when it comes interview time. It would seem that she just your average goofy teen afterall.

Some people are just naturally personable and are good at giving interviews. I remember Kelly Clarkson all the way back in Season 1. She was pretty much a novice but she just OOZED tons of vivacious personality from the get go. She was chatty, charming, funny and oh, so very likable. And trust me, that girl had ZERO experience with the press before.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t necessarily agree that because people like Adam and Allison have had more performing experience, that means they would make a better interview.

It doesn’t hurt. It means they have had questions thrown at them before and had time to remember answers.

Face it Adam and Allison are already pros and semi-pros. That is why they are so comfortable in front of the camera singing.

^^ Doesn’t mean you can’t learn how to interview over time. Archie is much better at it now than he was when he started Idol. He got accustomed to it, and is now able to present himself well. I suspect Kris could be the same way.

^^ I agree with that soundscene, given the chance, but people should remember that Kris is not a pro or semi-pro. He is at a disadvantage because of his lack of experience.

Now if the concept of the show is now to find the next person who already had a cd but flopped, had a stage career, or won a TV show on another channel.

Then the other contestants are perfect for American idol.

It means they have had questions thrown at them before and had time to remember answers.

When have they before this show? I guess you can say Allison when she was on Telemundo’s “Quinceneira” show. But Adam hasn’t had ANY interview experience before AI. I think his experience gives him an advantage when he’s performing on stage; but not when he’s getting interviewed by the press – that’s a whole other ball of wax.

And I’m not saying Kris Allen won’t learn. He will, just like everyone else. I’m just saying that some people are naturals at it and some people aren’t. Since you brought of Archuleta – he wasn’t a natural, but he’s getting better. David Cook on the other hand, was a total natural – just like Adam is.

I heart Adam. He won me over in his audition, and I’ve never wavered. I think he’s a little naive if he thinks he’ll get to have complete control of his “style” if he makes an album under 19′s wing, but I can give him the benefit of the doubt about that, for now. He’ll learn. I don’t care how much stage experience he’s had. He’s still new at THIS.

What I AM holding him to is changing it up from week to week. I LOVED this week’s performance, but I want to see the other sides of Adam that we know are there. I think he’s smart and knows what he needs to do. And I, personally, can’t wait to see it.

I think his experience gives him an advantage when heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s performing on stage; but not when heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s getting interviewed by the press – thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a whole other ball of wax.

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Since you brought of Archuleta – he wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a natural, but heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s getting better. David Cook on the other hand, was a total natural – just like Adam is.

Ex. act. ly.

Adam seems smart…he’s right about the wailing at the top of his lungs getting tiring thing. If he sings every week like he did this past week, I’d be done with him real quick. Based on what he’s said, I’ll give him another chance to make a good impression on me

Kris seems right on his way to a 12th place finish……

PS: sorry if I have made some mistakes, I am french and I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t feel

Bienvenue et bonne soirà ©e!

I wish I could speak another language well enough to read and comment. You’re doing fabulous.

Michelle, I knew someone would get it!

The more Adam talks the more I like him.

Same here. He’s my fave so far, hands down.

One more thing, by your logic, Allison having been on a TV show before, should therefore be better at interviewing; but she clearly is NOT. She’s your typical bumbling teen.

One more thing, by your logic, Allison having been on a TV show before, should therefore be better at interviewing; but she clearly is NOT. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s your typical bumbling teen.

Exactly. That was obvious when she had the pimp chair with Ryan. Heh.

Adam actually deserves all the pimping compared to the other highly pimped male contestant, because Adam is actually articulate, interesting, and has so much to offer musically and otherwise.

Since you brought up Archie

uh, sorry, but no I didn’t. Now imagine how even more terrible Allison would be at interviewing if she hadn’t been on another show.

Plus the facts are the facts. That is why they are better at performing because they have had years of experience, compared to those who haven’t. Just using “logic”, lol

Also Adam has been interviewed before. He was interviewed several times before about his AIDs charity work.

Oh give me a break. After the performance people said Kris didn’t stand a chance of getting to the finals and he did. I hope he’ll do great with his guitar.

One more thing, by your logic, Allison having been on a TV show before, should therefore be better at interviewing; but she clearly is NOT. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s your typical bumbling teen.

Ah-ha! But maybe she worse before she was on the TV show. Maybe she used to just stare at the interview and pass out! Who knows? Maybe she even used to drool a little. LOL.

I, for one, do not care how articulate they are in interviews. I pay these people to sing. The Ryan interviews are almost always LAME. The clips before the show are heavily edited (if they like you, they will cobble something together that makes you look good. If they don’t like you and you are lucky, they will make it seem like a village somewhere is missing its idiot. If you are unlucky, they will make you seem like a big, fat jerk). The interviews after you get the boot ask all the same questions, so you just need to develop a handy script.

Adam actually deserves all the pimping compared to the other highly pimped male contestant, because Adam is actually articulate, interesting, and has so much to offer musically and otherwise.

Ah, yes, but I would bet ready money that the fans of the other highly pimped male contestant think that he is all those things too (and DialIdol would seem to indicate that there is a whopping big number of them).

My personal view? Both pimpees can get the boot the first night and I wouldn’t give a rat’s ass. Like Oliver and Ariel, I want something more. Nobody has wowed me yet. For now, I’ll settle for Alexis (although, I shall not try to claim that she is the second coming and can do all things).

Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be elements of Pop. I think thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be elements of electronic musicà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’something that kind of blended all together. There would definitely be elements of funk as well. So, a little of everything, I would hope.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Oh dear. That sounds horribly familiar. If he events his own name for his “sound”, I won’t know whether to cringe or laugh until I pass out.

Adam actually deserves all the pimping compared to the other highly pimped male contestant, because Adam is actually articulate, interesting, and has so much to offer musically and otherwise.

Plus is also a semi-pro and makes his living doing that. I am not saying he and Allison DON’T deserves all the praise. They do, but I also believe that Kris should not be put down because of his inexperience at interviewing or speaking.

Just pointing out the truth that He, Kris, has not had the same experience as the other two, who I also love and hope they go far. But I also know that Kris is what American Idol used to be about in the first place.

Here is another great interview of the three. Kris is a lot more chatty in this one. He seems to be getting the hang of it a little bit.

http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/02/71249/

Theres just something about Adam that has me wanting to know more. Gah!

Plus the facts are the facts. That is why they are better at performing because they have had years of experience, compared to those who havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t. Just using à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“logicà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ , lol

Just to clarify, I’m talking about their INTERVIEWING skills and not their PERFORMING skills. I agree with you about their PERFORMING skills but I don’t agree with you about their INTERVIEWING skills. You seem to be focusing on the performing part. I’m just saying that performing and interviewing are two completely different animals.

That Kris kid is cuuuu-uuute.

If American Idol has “always” been about discovering COMPLETELY undiscovered and inexperienced performers “in the first place,” then WHY have ALL of the past winners had “experience” on stage (big or small) or in a studio in one way or another?

AI may make it seem like they pluck someone out of obscurity and make them a star, but the truth of the matter is, people who are serious about music as a career have most likely already been doing this for a LONG time. Hello, even Carrie Underwood was not just some little girl straight from the farm.

I think what people are trying to say is that experience or no experience, Adam is probably naturally better at handling interviews than Kris.
Based on what we’ve seen from the show and online on Adam’s and Kris’s personalities, this appears to make sense as Adam seems to be more extroverted (and extroverts tend to communicate more freely/better/whatever you want to call it).
Of course, experience always helps.

The more Adam talks the more I like him. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s intelligent and he seems gracious and realistic about the way he is perceived. I think heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll keep things exciting for us.

I completely agree. Good speakers are a big turn on for me.

AI may make it seem like they pluck someone out of obscurity and make them a star, but the truth of the matter is, people who are serious about music as a career have most likely already been doing this for a LONG time. Hello, even Carrie Underwood was not just some little girl straight from the farm.

1000% true.
Whether it’s being in the school play or singing in the church choir or posting covers of super overplayed songs on the radio on youtube… contestants have most likely done something music-related.

mj Feb 27th, 2009 at 7:36 pm

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Allison Iraheta

She was on some Telemundo reality show. There are a few you tubes you can watch.

She wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t very good, imo.

Well, imo, she still isn’t. I had watched her YouTube stuff on Telemundo prior to the show Wednesday.

Honestly, Allison’s performance style is spastic and her tone is pretty mediocre, although she can belt, as we saw. This three group formula is truly ripe for the producer manipulated promotions.

I love Adam…sweet guy!

snuffles, thanks for the ET Online interview link.

I really like these kids; they’re all so charming. I think Kris must have been going around since last night with a big grin on his face and then suddenly realized, “Oh, I guess I’m supposed to say something at these press interviews!”

I can’t get over how well spoken Adam is. Granted, he has stage experience, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to media experience. He must come by it naturally. I’m also impressed that he doesn’t try to dominate the conversation in interviews. He comes across as genuinely nice. You can tell the others like him and are drawn to him. I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop because, so far, he seems so perfect to win this whole thing.

Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be elements of Pop. I think thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be elements of electronic musicà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’something that kind of blended all together. There would definitely be elements of funk as well. So, a little of everything, I would hope.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Oh noes! We know how that turned out the last time someone tried it.

Allison is way better in the EW interview than she was on Idol Wednesday, hopefully, the nerves will abate a bit going forward and she will be able to talk on the show.

I could only listen to the radio interview with Ryan but agree that Adam came across the best. I’ve always thought he was likeable in the video interviews but it hasn’t made me enjoy his performances any more. Kris needs a better personality or better voice if he wants to go much further in the show. We knew Allison wasn’t going to be articulate after she had so much trouble the other night but at least she had a great performance.

This top 3 is SO MUCH better than last weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s top 3

I preferred the previous group’s top 3 but that’s because I liked 2 of them. This time it’s only Allison.

I just figured out who Kris Allen reminds me of looks-wise , a young version of James Dean.

There’s an article in Phillyburbs that does a critique of each of the 12 contestants performances from this week. The author thinks that Kris Allen is like a cross between Cook and Archie. I’m not really seeing it, but I thought it was an interesting mention.

Rodney Ho captured some interesting quotes from Adam during the presser today with Allison and Kris:

Adam Lambert was far more engaging and articulate, but heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s much older, too. I asked him if they were singing to backing tracks or a live band. He said a live band hidden behind a wall. He had no clue why à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  chose to hide them this year.

On his musical philosophy: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a risk taker. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not easy listening. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not going to be the most digestible thing for everybody across the board. I like to blow it out of the box. Either you like it or you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s important to balance your integrity, what the audience wants and what the judge wants. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not planning on wailing at the top of my lungs every week. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll vary the mood and style of the songs Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going to sing week to week.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

About being à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Broadwayà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ : Luckily, [Simon] didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say Broadway. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s theatrical. I take that theatrical comment as a compliment as opposed to a derogatory statement. When you think about the pop music scene and a lot of artists are going that very theatrical route with a lot of camp and costumes.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Who does he admire: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“David Bowie has been a really realy cool artist. He took a lot of risks visually, lyrically and musically. Vocally weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re very different but I think along those lines. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a great model for me.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

As Normund Gentle might say, “Smartypants!” [/karate kick]

Terrie, thanks. I like Adam. I think he has mad skillz. I’m just not sure he’s for me yet. I’m looking forward to finding out.

I’m really liking the girls this year. I hope Jesse makes wildcard.

primeminister Feb 27th, 2009 at 10:53 pm

Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be elements of Pop. I think thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d be elements of electronic musicà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’something that kind of blended all together. There would definitely be elements of funk as well. So, a little of everything, I would hope.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Oh noes! We know how that turned out the last time someone tried it.

Hmmm, I curious since I didn’t follow AI very closely before last year.

I think Adam has a HUGE likability factor and he seems to know who he is as a person. He also knows how to come across in an interview. I like him. I like how he turns and listens to the others while they’re speaking.

I also will point out that he seems to like the group he was in and this includes Kris. So if he likes Kris-there’s something.

I am also drawn to Kris’s likability factor. He’s definitely not pretending to be something he’s not.

Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s an article in Phillyburbs that does a critique of each of the 12 contestants performances from this week. The author thinks that Kris Allen is like a cross between Cook and Archie. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not really seeing it, but I thought it was an interesting mention.

I haven’t read the article yet, but you know what, I can ALMOST see this, but JUST ALMOST. He’s more soft spoken like Archie, but his look is rougher(sorry for lack of better word at this point) like Cook. As far as singing goes, I’m looking forward to more from him. I would love to be able to see his Michael Buble. (I do think we could mix a little Jason in there too. )

Hmmm, For some reason the article didn’t come up for me.

As far as Allison goes, “Alone” was awesome both nights. However, I’m just not sure about this girl. Her personality is strange/awkward enough to me to see inconsistencies in her. I hope she continues with what we’ve seen so far.

ETA:

I hope Jesse makes wildcard.

ME TOO!!!!!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m really liking that we get to know the contestants in the media BEFORE they got the boot. So far thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the only change in format this season Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m really digginà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢.

The other change they have made which is a POSITIVE, MJ mentioned last week. ” Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re mixing up the judges critiques à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Simon isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t necessarily lastà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’the change livens up the pace.”

Kris Allen reminds me of Jon, and JPL was a teen magnet. I think his fan base will increase and he will be on the tour.

Welcome, Valentin432.

I’m not sure how I feel about Adam yet but I am intrigued that’s for sure. I wish he didn’t protrude his tongue when he hits the high notes but one thing I love, is that he cracks a smile while he is singing like he is having a silent happy time. The smile kind of comes at unexpected times. I also listened to him singing in the show starring Val Kilmer and it was beautiful. Found this you tube, don’t know if it has been posted yet but it also shows some nice tone and is a lot lower drama which shows he can do it. I can’t wait to see what he does over time. I hope he can tone it down and do some nuanced songs without any drama. Of course, when you only get one chance with this format, I totally would give it all I had too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VQo6mCkEso

Allison’s great. SIXTEEN?! lol
Adam’s got insane skills and range, but i do agree that it was a bit overdone. Fun to watch though! I think Kris is really cool and really loved his performance. I prefer him over all the other guys who made through so far. However, the top 12 list is looking right on so far.. Seems like a good season

i don’t like adam a bit…hope matt giraud is going to get wild card so i have someone to vote for.

So far, I would like to see Anoop and possibly Megan in the TOP 12. I don’t like the fact that we have no say-so what so ever.

Okay..it’s official…I really really really like Adam. I also like the fact that he is a somewhat seasoned semi-pro…shows that he is in the business because he loves it…not to just go to the instant fame of a pop singer. He’s very charming and well-spoken and I LOVE that he is flamboyant. He stands out from a group of rather …let’s face it…with the exception of a few…boring and mediocre singers. I’m pleased that he does not fit into that commercial package that Kara keeps harping on.

Kris is okay but white bread he is.

Allison—love her voice but damn she needs get a personality…pronto! Even Archuleta and castro did better than she is doing in her interviews.

I am happy that I won’t be as emotionally invested in this years performers as I was last year with David Cook. That wore me out…and my family! I can just sit back and enjoy the show as it unfolds.

Hatiin’ this format but maybe things will improve after the messiness of choosing the top 12.

Thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s an article in Phillyburbs that does a critique of each of the 12 contestants performances from this week. The author thinks that Kris Allen is like a cross between Cook and Archie. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not really seeing it, but I thought it was an interesting mention.

A cross between Cook and Archuleta??!! LOL Archuleta light maybe…Cook…oh hell no! That’s too effin’ funny.

I think what’s ‘theatrical’ about Adam is that he’s all about putting on a great show. Even though musical theatre might have been just his bread and butter, he did seem at home doing cabaret performances which is kind of a cross between theatre and a concert. The jury is still out on his ability to translate his skills to a career as a recording artist. I don’t know about this business about embracing many genres. As this show progresses, we’re going to want to know what kind of musical artist Adam is. Even all his musical heroes had very distinct musical identities. So far, I was not moved to get his single even though I loved what he did on stage. In that way, he has shades of Taylor Hicks, in that most people loved the shows he put on even if it doesn’t translate to much radio or album sales. Just in case there is backlash, I am not saying they have anything in common musically, because I don’t think they do.

Allison reminds me of a competition style singer. Going for the classics, the long sustained power notes, the camera angles. She knows how to play this particular game well, even at her young age. That means she’ll be pretty successful on Idol, until folks want to see some real non-manufactured soul and originality. It reminds me of why I wish the show would raise the minimum age. That way, we’d have more singers that really fully inhabit their material and have some live experience to infuse their performances with. Otherwise, they’re just good technical mimickers of stuff they know will get them to the next round.

Even if Simon communicate you must be a predator to be successful in the music business, imo part of the after Idol success from DC, DA and other idols is that they are nice people and so I see this as a good start for Adam.

Please don’t forget Ricky Braddy from the first week. I downloaded his song from I-tunes and while I do like Adam a lot, Ricky, in his own way could be the best singer of the 36.

His tone and vocals are monstrous. We burnt the download on to a CD with all big stars and when he came up with *that* voice, I glanced up and said, “Who is that? He is fabulous”

As we said in our yearbooks 2good2Bforgotten.

Well…Adam seems like a super nice guy and, after listening to his performance several times, he is really starting to grow on me. lol

Please donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t forget Ricky Braddy from the first week.

Yes, I am still hoping that Ricky gets a second shot. He’s fabulous and I LOVE his voice.

I also really love Mishavonna. The more I listen to her performance, the more I like her. Even over the ones I previously wanted in the wildcard.

Adam gives good interview. The problem with him for me (oh god, I sound like Randy) is that his over the top stuff gives me tinnitus and his toned down side (based on the stuff that I’ve heard) is pretty boring. When he tones it down, he just sounds like a girl with a pretty soprano voice. I am not that impressed by his ability to sing eleventy octaves. He’s fun to watch though (I’m sad that he doesn’t plan to grab his crotch and wag his tongue all over the place every week, lol). I just probably won’t ever buy his music.

Kris is like a bowl of corn flakes for me. Maybe he’ll get better. Allison seems like a bit of a weirdo and not too pageanty for a child who’s done a lot of competitions. I can’t judge her properly based on Alone because I just sort of tune that song out.

My favorite pre-Idol stuff that I’ve heard from any of this year’s crop is still Anoop’s version of Keane’s “She Has No Time.” I hope he gets another chance.

weelassie – thanks for the youtube link!! It was nice to hear a more subdued Adam although I TOTALLY am hooked with him at this point. I may end up having some other favs but for now he is the one. Killer vocals, intriguing – can’t wait to see what he does next.

Yeah wee, thanks for the link. I’ve watched it before, and I think it’s a must see for anyone curious about what a toned down Adam sounds like.

Adam gives good interview.

Heh. Definitely.

The good thing about this new format is that it creates a lot more drama, every show has much more at stakes.
Furthermore, it allows to really highlight a couple of good singers each week and when the top 12 comes along you get really excited to see all the good singers perform together. It’s something used in some books to first tell the charaters story seperatly and then unite them at some point.
Last but not least, we get to hear the best performance during the results show instead of the worse ones.

I, too, hope Ricky isn’t overlooked in the Wildcard. He’s so shy and understated, but amazingly talented.

Valentin432 Feb 28th, 2009 at 10:47 am

The good thing about this new format is that it creates a lot more drama, every show has much more at stakes.

It really depends on what you see a drama. Nine people getting the axe and three fairly predictable promotions to the Top 12 doesn’t make for much drama where I come from.

I agree with Valentin that in round 36 each week, we get to hear finalists sing happily cause they know they get into top 12. Rather than hearing contestants who get booted out and force to sing and smile at same time.