Comments on: American Idol Final Rumor and News Roundup: No Britney, Coronation Song, “No Boundaries”, Revealed

By: shadow-rider

shadow-rider — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:10:11 +0000

On our local news channel here in California one of the reporters was at the Nokia theater and she said there is a rumor there that Michael Jackson might show up at the finale.

Anyone else hear this rumor? She said it was circulating around……not sure if her so called sources are reliable.

By: Grammie Kari

Grammie Kari — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:53:02 +0000

It sounds like the producers are trying to send a messageÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ These are both VERY socially conscious political songs.

Virgo, this is what makes both songs quite current. I hope the younger viewing audience is aware of this. I loved Fuller’s choices. Kris did a nice job, but Adam’s song was awesome. What a voice.

By: purplesmile

purplesmile — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:16:07 +0000

Yes I did. I have listened to other Mraz. Like him a lot actually. Have you listened to KrisÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s preidol songs? ItÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s ok if we disagreeÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦. makes the world go around :clap_tb: :clap_tb:

Fair enough, as I have not listened to Kris’s pre-Idol songs yet. However, I have listened to hundreds of Mraz’s and seen him live in concert four times, based on which I say he’s got a very, very strong voice.

By: mishebe

mishebe — Wed, 20 May 2009 05:54:03 +0000

Honestly Adam hands down won this night. i really think he proved that when he sang the same song Kris sang. There was no comparison. It amazes me that people did not see that. We are talking a different leaguedhere. kris is nice and will make an album, but he is no match for Adam. If Adam does not win the title then something is seriously wrong here. people vote for the talent. Don’t deny it. He deserves this. he is an American idol. Actually he is and will be one of the “Superstars’ of my lifetime. And i am so darn proud i got to watch him become a star..

By: ducky

ducky — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:42:37 +0000

KRIS IS THE WINNER BY A LANDSLIDE..

..I KNOW SIMON A WANTS A WORLD ARTIST(could he beg :thumbdown_tb:anymore after not critiquing Adams 3rd song?)….get up off your knees Simon… :ponder_tb:

..BUT WE WANT A WORLD SINGER!!!!!THAT’S KRIS!!! :clap_tb:

By: idolbeat

idolbeat — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:19:21 +0000

Rod Stewart is performing tomorrow night! I wonder with who?

By: carolinacharms

carolinacharms — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:18:51 +0000

Round 1:

Adam Lambert’s reprise of Mad World was exquisite. Beautiful, emotional, building and falling. Shading and light.

Kris Allen’s reprise of Sunshine was fantastic! Even better than the first time. Amazing vocal, amazing musicianship, perfect phrasing. Home Run!

Round 2:

Adam Lambert was handed one of the most iconic of all R&B ballads in the history the genre. Simon Fuller was spot on with this pick. And Adam delivered. I felt beforehand that he didn’t need to copy any other singer’s arrangement, and he didn’t! While he channeled a tad bit of Ms. Labelle’s chord modulations and stratospheric vocals, he really did his own bluesy thaang. A song for all ages. A performance for the ages.

Kris Allen was handed a real stinker of a song for an AI Finale performance. I agree with Randy and Simon. That’s too bad because he had absolutely slayed the first number and was on a roll. Marvin Gaye is an icon largely because of the circumstances surrounding his early-life death (murder). His songs, song-writing and vocals, to me, pale in comparison with the great Sam Cooke’s, and so there was nevah, evah gonna be a moment with a Marvin Gaye song. Pity.

Round 3:

A hot mess for BOTH; however, I agree with Randy that the Kara-penned number suited Kris better than it did Adam. And Adam was off-pitch for the FIRST time ever this year. Actually, I hated his performance, and merely disliked Kris’. The song pretty much sucked on many levels. And it’s a real beyotch to sing for sure.

Winner?

America decides! But Kris has my heart, my ear and my vote.

By: carolinacharms

carolinacharms — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:06:19 +0000

You have to remember that Patti Labelle is a 65 year old woman. I’d love to hear any other 65 year old woman singing like THAT! Anyway, Adam did his own thing, not a copy. Bravo.

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:23:17 +0000

I give the night to Kris. I liked Kris’ first two performances. I thought Adam’s first performance was boring and the fog was ridiculous. I absolutely hated his version of A Change is Gonna Come. It was just an overwrought shrieky mess. And the coronation song was just crappy for the both of them. I think if the key had been lowered for Kris it would’ve been an all right performance. I couldn’t even understand what Adam was singing when he was performing it. Tonight proved to me that of the two I can only imagine Kris being a recording artist.

By: jlc

jlc — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:14:15 +0000

Hate to even utter it…but I’d be willing to wager a good amount, that the “Kara” song was written with Gokey in mind. And even if it wasn’t…its a sucky song. What else has she written anyway? (Just so I can be assured she has done at least something decent.)

I thought they both did great with the exception of Rnd #3…and only because they had nothing to work with.

“Change Going to Come” was awesome….but I guess Adam will be doing all his kick ass rockin’ tomorrow night. And Kris is adorkable.

All in all…I feel a bit anti-climatic. Hope tomorrow lives up to the hype.

By: MaryS-NJ

MaryS-NJ — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:56:09 +0000

Late to the party…

I love Adam’s version of “Mad World” and I liked this version even better than the first time. I thought the smoke and trench coat were over the top theatrical, I agreed with Simon, but that was mad entertaining.

Kris’s “Ain’t No Sunshine” was beautiful, elegant, no artiface – just pure, essential music. I loved it.

Adam’s “Change Is Gonna Come” was absolutely beautiful. I totally agree that it’s his best performance ever on the show. Where’d that soul come from? I don’t like the screechy top note, but I never will and really mostly it was beautiful.

Kris’s version of “What’s Going On” was guh – gorgeous. Understated, heartfelt. I like it subtle and soulful. It’s right in my strike zone, but it’s definitely not as “big” a performance as Adam’s and Simon probably has a point about that.

Adam’s voice singing “No Boundaries” is very reminiscent of Meatloaf. He sounds tight… I don’t think he’s into it. I guess I wouldn’t be either. It’s probably the song. Meh.

Kris – Singing “No Boundaries” – missed a word – he looks tight and not having fun with it either. I do prefer the the tone of his voice, but this song – meh.

I understand that the judges want this to seem like a real competition but Adam is so much better than Kris. I love Kris too but Adam is the real deal. No one will remember Kris in a few yearsÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦sorry

Well, lol, I’m not clairvoyant but I’m digging Kris more than Adam right now.

By: jlc

jlc — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:53:52 +0000

Ummm…who said that song wasn’t gonna be cheesy?

Adam didn’t get to rock out at all tonight…

By: linsav

linsav — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:40:29 +0000

Kris was waaay too light on What’s Going On. Good, but needed to step it up IMO.

By: soccerboi

soccerboi — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:39:10 +0000

I understand that the judges want this to seem like a real competition but Adam is so much better than Kris. I love Kris too but Adam is the real deal. No one will remember Kris in a few years…sorry

By: linsav

linsav — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:33:56 +0000

soccerboi May 19th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

Still have goosebumpsÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

THIS. Amazing performance!