American Idol 10: Top 13 & Top 12

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TOP 13 PERFORMANCES

Lauren Alaina – “Any Man Of Mine” by Shania Twain – I actually love watching her… but I think she’s still not that good in choosing the right song. But she’s on my top 3 girls.

Casey Abrams – “With A Little Help From My Friends” by Joe Cocker – I’m still a little in between liking and getting annoyed with this guy. But don’t get me wrong. He’s good. So good. and so unqiue.

Ashthon Jones – “When You Tell Me That You Love Me” by Diana Ross – The problem with her is that she’s so common, boring, not exciting at all.  She deserve to leave the competition.

Paul McDonald – “Come Pick Me Up” by Ryan Adams – another unique voice here.. but seriously, his moves is so annoying na… not a fan!

Pia Toscano – “All By Myself” by Celine Dion – As early as now, I’m predicting that she’ll win this competition.  She’s sooo freakin good.. her high notes and voice control is just so effin perfect.

James Durbin – “Maybe I’m Amazed” by Paul McCartney – Less annoying than Adam Lambert.. but Adam is much better.

Haley Reinhart – “Blue” by LeAnn Rimes – I like her voice, but her song choices are terrible… she should really be careful next time.

Jacob Lusk – “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly – One of my faves from the guys… He’s so good and a lil bit funny when he sings hehe

Thia Megia – “Smile” by Michael Jackson – The judges are right.. her phrasing is really something… And the intro is way much better than the jazz part.

Stefano Langone – “Lately” by Stevie Wonder – The best performance of the night!!! That’s all I can say

Karen Rodriguez – “I Could Fall In Love” by Selena – Not that much of a fan… i find her boring..

Scotty McCreery – “The River” by Garth Brooks – he can sing.. yun lang.. sorry, so fed up with his country songs.

Naima Adedapo – “Umbrella” by Rihanna -what a way to end the show.. love her performance.. though it’s really pitchy

TOP 12 PERFORMANCES

Naima Adedapo – “What’s Love Got To Do With It” by Tina Turner – not a fan of this perf.. really pitchy, and she’s a lil bit all over the place. BTW, bravo to J.LO for her comment.

Paul McDonald – “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues” by Elton John – I’m beginning to notice that his performances are all the same. blah.

Thia Megia – “Colors Of The Wind” by Vanessa Williams – it was not bad.. I really think she’ll go far in this competition, as far as Jasmine Trias.. me thinks.

James Durbin – “I’ll Be There For You” by Bon Jovi – I like this performance.. the high pitch scream is well controlled, not over done. great.

Haley Reinhart – “I’m Your Baby Tonight” by Whitney Houston – seriously.. another bad song choice… every week talaga?.. She should really pick something ballad.. that will focus or emphasize her unique voice.

Stefano Langone – “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” by Simply Red – another HOT performance from him!!! I’m a fan! But yeah, he should open his eyes more.

Pia Toscano – “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” by Whitney Houston – REMIX! love it
Scotty McCreery – “Can I Trust You With My Heart” by Travis Tritt – ok.. country again..

Karen Rodriguez – “Love Will Lead You Back” by Taylor Dayne – Kyla’s version is much better. Haha!

Casey Abrams – “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana – One of my faves this week!! Though the ending was bad.

Lauren Alaina – “I’m The Only One” by Melissa Etheridge – So-so performance.. I’m still waiting for her moment.. not this time baby, not this time.

Jacob Lusk – “Alone” by Heart – not a bad version… but definitely not as good as Carrie’s

Top 12 Guys and Top 12 Girls

Brett Loewenstern (Light My Fire) – I actually hate watching him.. he’s not that good at all.

Jovanny Baretto (I’ll Be) – I hate his song. haha. So-so lang yung boses nya..

Clint Jun Gamboa (Superstition) – He’s good, but no appeal at all. Kulang sa charm.. yup, that’s one of the requirements.

James Durbin (You’ve Got Another Thing Coming) – Yes, he can definitely hit that high note, in an adam lambert way. I dunno if i will like it or not.

Jacob Lusk (A House Is Not A Home) – My fave performance of the night. I love the way he control his voice.

Jordan Dorsey (OMG) – Ang tawag sa ginawa nya? Suicide.

Casey Abrams (I Put A Spell On Yo) – I also like his rough, raspy voice… but not yet a fan..

Tim Halperin (Sweet Corner Serenade) – He’s one of my favorite… but he chose the wrong song.. sayang!!

Stefano Langone (Just The Way You Are) – He started really bad.. pero nakabawi naman.. but his version of JTWYA is not that amazing.. there’s something wrong eh.. at least for me.

Paul McDonald (Maggie May) – His voice is unique.. and also his moves!! (but i dont like the moves, ok?)…

Robbie Rosen (Angel) – Hindi nagwork yung pagkulot-kulot ng voice.. his voice is ok naman.. wrong song choice again, i must say.

Scotty McCreery (Letters From Home) – He’s too much country.. not a fan!

Ashthon Jones (Love All Over Me) - She’s ok too.. and the attitude, i like it.

Kendra Chantelle (Impossible) – I didn’t like her version of this christina aguilera song.. sobrang tinis ng voice nya.

Julie Zorrilla (Breakaway) - She killed it.. in a bad way!

Haley Reinhart (Fallin’) – Karylle?? lol.. seriously, i dont like her… ang labo ng lyrics nya… kinakain yung letra.

Rachel Zevita (Criminal) – another suicide… sayang ang ilang years ng pag-aaudition.

Naima Adedapo (Summertime) – I looove her voice.. parang Megan Joy Corkey yung dating nya sakin. Like her!

Ta-Tynisa Wilson (Only Girl In The World) – She’s the Jordan Dorsey of the girls.. nagsuicide sa song choice.

Karen Rodriguez (Hero) – nothing special on her performance.. marunong lang syang magspanish.. yun lang!

Thia Megia (Out Here On My Own) - I LOVE HER! syempre pinoy pride!! Hopefully versatile din sya when it comes to performances.

Lauren Turner (Seven Day Fool) – I actually enjoyed her performance.. maybe she would stand out more kung ibang song kinanta nya

Lauren Alaina (Turn On The Radio) - Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood? She reminds me of Allison Iraheta

Pia Toscano (I’ll Stand By You) - She truly deserved the Standing O.

And then they picked the TOP 13:

Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Pia Toscano, Karen Rodriguez, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, Thia Megia, Paul McDonald, Haley Reinhart, James Durbin, Ashton Jones, Stefano Langone, Naima Adedapo

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American Idol 10 Top 24

The top 24 of American Idol 10 was finally revealed last week.  The elimination is full of drama, especially Jennifer’s breaking down moment after delivering the bad news to Chris Medina (who is just ok to be not included in top24, that’s what i think).

Am I happy with the result? Hmmm.. yeah.. except the fact that James-Adam Lambert-ish  was included in the group, and some of the good ones were eliminated.

Last season is definitely an upset for me, but this year, despite the fact that there’s no Simon Cowell on the show, I believe that this will be an interesting season.

For now, I’m rooting for Tim Halperin, Thia Megia, Julie Zorilla, and Robbie Rosen.

Let’s see how far they’ll go!

I cried after watching this..

American Idol 10

I’m so unaware that the new season of AI already started last week.  I just got a text from a friend saying he likes the new panel of judges.

So I downloaded the first two episodes of American Idol 10, and guess what, I’m not disappointed at all.  I know, we all miss the wit of Simon Cowell.  But Steve and J.Lo are not bad at all.

The talents are still there, the fun and weird personalities are still present, it is still the same AI.

I’m looking forward to more episodes, and hollywood round.  I really think that this can be a good season.