“I just want to tell you right now,” says American Idol 14 Hollywood contestant, Qaasim Middleton, to the crowd assembled at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, “I am SO happy right now!”
And with that bright note, he launches into a performance of Ed Sheeran’s “Give Me Love” while accompanying himself on guitar. His just this side of pitchy, but there’s something about the way he phrases the song that makes it all work.
The camera’s keep cutting to Jax, in the audience, who looks SUPER EXCITED for her friend.
http://youtu.be/IStwtzOcRCI
Speaking of Jax, watch her and other contestants fall into EXHAUSTION as they prepare for the dreaded Hollywood group round. It’s called DELIRIUM.
http://youtu.be/5gZDqZuB-3A