American Idol - Top 8 Guys
It's down to the wire! After tonight, two of these guys go home and the remaining six are in the top 12!
Theme tonight is the 80s!
Luke Menard - "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go"
The beginning part I heard was horrible, but thank goodness the warning alert for severe weather came on, so I didn't have to hear the rest of it. I love this song, but not him singing it. I can't hear the judges though, I'd like to hear them! Randy is nodding a lot...kind of a "well...that was okay...but...you know dawg..." Paula is making weird gestures and opening her mouth open wide...She's probably saying something nice to not hurt his feelings...there was a lot of applause. Simon says, "There is no chance you can make it through." The one part I got to hear!
David Archuleta - "Another Day in Paradise"
Playing the piano...interesting. He is such an amazing singer! He has a huge fan base now, especially after last weeks performance. Interesting...he gets up to sing! Randy thought it was good, it was nice, it didn't show off his vocals. Paula loved there were a few notes off to prove he is real...strange. She thinks he has a great sensibility to pick songs. Simon thought he should have stayed at the piano, it wasn't as great as last week, he wants him to perk up a bit. Wow, he casually said he thought he was going to be in the TOP TWO! Wow. GO DAVID!
Danny Noriega - "Tainted Love"
He turned as red as a cute little tomato...uck, I don't like him. It sounds horrible! For once he sucks. He has way too big of an ego. It needs to be knocked down a peg or ten! Randy thought it started out a little rough, but the end was great with his confidence. Paula thinks he is the real deal? She loves that he is true to yourself. Simon thought it was horrible. Absolutely useless. Awesome Simon.
David Hernandez - "It's All Coming Back to Me Now"
A guy doing Celine?! No. It doesn't work for you David...it was horrible. No no no no! Especially the beginning. It was so off! Randy thought it was a nice song choice, just a few pitch issues. Paula thinks he is finding his niche, he is becoming a good performer. Simon said it wasn't good as last week, but he's secured a place in the finals next week. Wow, I'm surprised at those reviews. I definitely didn't like it.
Michael Johns -"Don't You (Forget About Me)"
Eh. It's okay. I'm not thrilled with his performance. He's good at the "hey"s and "Ooo"s. It was better than David Hernandez's performance, anyway. Randy said it was so him. Very nicely done. He loved it. Paula is so glad he is the type of artist who is really defining who he is. Simon liked it but didn't love it. He hasn't found the right song yet, but he really really likes him and thinks he'll do very very well in this competition.
David Cook - "Hello"
He could have just done without the guitar...it's just kind of annoying. Though it sounds pretty good. I like his version of the song. Randy said he made the song slightly "emo." Paula loves when he comes on the stage because she knows she is in for a great surprise. She believes he is going to be a great shining star. Simon thought it was very brave and he loved it! Wow. Good job David, I was nervous for you!
Jason Castro - "Hallelujah"
He always seems so high...this song is in SHREK! I'm iffy on this song too. Kind of boring. Randy gives him props to him. He liked that he didn't come out with a guitar. Paula thought he made it sound effortless. Paula thought he did a great job, he's unique and recognizable, and great phrasing. Simon loves that song, and he thought it was brilliant. Wow. He seems to be nice tonight. He thought it was his favorite performance of the night and he is getting better and better and better.
Chikezie - "?"
I didn't get to hear any of it because of the storm warning, I'll have to go back and watch it on youtube when it is up later. Paula thought his vocals were so good tonight. Simon didn't think it worked at all. He was okay in bits, but it was much more cabaret than last week. It wasn't a smart move. What did he do?! I'll get to hear a bit in the wrap up sequence. Didn't get much out of it because they just showed the end.
Favorite: David Archuleta!
~Taylor~