Tonight is the last of the semi-finals. Three of the performers tonight will make it into the top 12 the rest have a wild card long shot.
I'm late at starting this blog tonight for lots of reasons but the main one is that I'm not really feeling it. If things go the way they have been, there will be two stand outs and handful of mediocre ones and the rest will stink. It kinda take the fun out of it.
My Tivo wanted to record Reaper instead so I missed the first few minutes. Reaper is a very funny show BTW. If you haven't watched it, please do. I think you can watch it on the CW.
Anyway, the kids up tonight are:
Von Smith - 1-866-436-5701 (text vote to 5701)
Taylor Vaifanua - 1-866-436-5702 (text vote to 5702)
Alex Wagner-Trugman - 1-866-436-5703 (text vote to 5703)
Arianna Afsar - 1-866-436-5704 (text vote to 5704)
Ju'Not Joyner - 1-866-436-5705 (text vote to 5705)
Kristen McNamara - 1-866-436-5706 (text vote to 5706)
Nathaniel Marshall - 1-866-436-5707 (text vote to 5707)
Felicia Barton - 1-866-436-5708 (text vote to 5708)
Scott MacIntyre (and a cute guy) - 1-866-436-5709 (text vote to 5709)
Kendall Beard - 1-866-436-5710 (text vote to 5710)
Jorge Nuñez - 1-866-436-5711 (text vote to 5711)
Lil Rounds - 1-866-436-5712 (text vote to 5712)
As many have predicted, Lil Rounds gets the pimp spot. She in the top 12 (as if there was any doubt).
Von Smith - You're All I Need To Get By
He talks about shouting at everyone when he sings. He must read the blogs. I can't believe I'm about to say this but I REALLY liked it! I'm stunned! He didn't over do it. He worked it out. He's the first person to start the show on a good foot. I do have to say that some of the faces he made were a bit comical but I can over look that. It doesn't bode well for him that he is in the dead man's spot but, if he doesn't make it tomorrow, he MUST be a wild card. Randy says that it was very hot and that he was better than Randy remembered. Kara tells him good job. Paula loved it too. Simon says he remind him of Clay Aiken (I was thinking that too) and that he sang very well. I have to vote for him!
Taylor Vaifanua - If I Ain't Got You
We haven't seen much of her which is not a good thing for her. What the hell is she wearing on her legs? Are they boots? Are they pants? Is it a combo? She's very pretty and can sing but I was bored. Kara says she had issues and wants to know what it's like to go shopping with her. Kara, leave Paula's glass alone! Paula calls her out on singing something she sang in Hollywood. Simon doesn't get the whole shopping thing and says he couldn't remember her and calls it a bit bland. Randy calls it boring. It was.
Alex Wagner-Trugman - I Guess That's Why The Call It The Blues
Alex has been reading the blogs. I like him. He's funny. That was strange. I don't even know what to say. He did this growl-ly thing with his voice in a few spots that was a bit strange. It reminded me of a good Karaoke singer that has had one too many beers. Paula calls him a showman and that he channeled his inner rock star. Simon calls the growling stupid and calls him a hamster trying to be a lion. Randy calls it buck wild and crazy. Kara says he's got moves but tells him to ditch the growl.
Arianna Afsar - Winner Takes It All
ABBA!!!!!! OMG!! The arrangement was bad. She seemed off at the beginning. The girl has some pipes but it was a bad song choice. Very High School Musical in parts. She is cute as a button. Simon calls it ironic and terrible. Randy says OMG she's 17! Kara calls it depressing. Paula thinks she had some bright moments but it was old fashioned.
Ju'Not Joyner - Hey There Delila
He's from Bowie and has a little boy that is way cute. I'm not a fan of that song and I thought it was boring. His big note went a little flat. Randy loved it and called it a smart choice. Kara calls it smooth. Paula asks about his little boy and calls it a nice vocal. Simon says it was better than he thought it would be and calls it safe.
Kristen McNamara - Give Me One Reason
They rehash the group drama again. This is the song that I would sing if I was on AI. I would not, however, sing the horrible version Kristen did. Can you say lounge act? She can sing but I don't think that is going to get her ass into the silver stools tomorrow. Kara likes her hair and calls her a great singer but would like her to have a little more of an edge. Paula calls it safe but that she can sing. Simon brings up her clothes more than her singing. Randy says she tried to do too much to the song.
Nathaniel Marshall - I Would Do Anything For Love
The drama queen of the season. I really like this song. That was a hot mess! He went way over the top with the jazz hands. His look is very distracting. He can sing but that was a bad song for him to sing. Simon says people are going to remember him and he's fun. Randy likes him too but doesn't really dig the song choice. Kara says he has a voice but he needs to get more serious. Paula loves him and calls it the Boy George version of the song. I agree! I think he will be the Vote for the Worst choice.
Felicia Barton - No One
She was the replacement for Joanna. She's from Virginia! I'll have to vote for her. It started off really good and I was very happy. I thought "Good for you! You go girl!" Then it just got to be too much. Too overdone. Even with that, she's still the best girl so far. Too bad there are still two more girls to sing. Paula calls her unbelievable. Simon thought that first part was better then the second half. Randy is happy she's back and it was hot. Kara noticed her. Felicia has the annoying talking-during-judging thing going for her.
Scott MacIntyre - Mandalin Rain
He's blind in case you missed that. He's got the annoying habit of acting out the lyrics. I hate that. I hated Ace for over a year just because of the scar thing. He was good. Randy calls parts of it great and full of passion. Kara says he moves mountains. Paula is happy he made it. Simon wasn't crazy about the song but Scott's growing on him. With all that pimping, he is a shoe in for the top 12.
Kendall Beard - This One's For the Girls
Her dad does something called the alligator dance. What is up with the crappy arrangements. They all seem very hotel loungy to me. My main thought was that we already have a Kelly Pickler. Kara says she was flat and had some issues with the notes. Paula gives her the prize for the best outfit. Simon says she's cute and country and he couldn't wait for it to end. Randy thought it was a good song choice.
This just in!! Alex is the VFTW pick! I thought for sure it would be Nate.
Jorge Nuñez - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
Holy crap, those are huge eyebrows! He was pretty good but not my cup of tea. I'm sure many will love him. Paula stood up for him. She says she is so proud of him and she wants to squeeze him. Simon thinks they were wrong telling him to sing without an accent. I agree with him. Randy calls it really, really good but not perfect. Kara thinks he was born to sing. He started to cry.
That movie, The Haunting in Connecticut, looks AWESOME!!!! I can't wait to see it.
Lil Rounds - Be Without You
Unless she gets on stage and just stand there and farts, she's in the top 12. I've never been a fan of the "divas" on American Idol. Maybe Lil can change my mind. She is really good. She make it look easy. She is a shoe in for the top 12. Am I a fan? Not yet. Simon calls it brilliant but would have picked a different song. Randy says she is one of the best. Kara calls her a powerhouse. Paula says she is first class and makes a bad "Lil Rounds" joke.
I think it is going to be Lil, Scott and either Von or Felicia. How about you?
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