The Finals - Blogging Under Protest

(still not over Melinda going home)

Blake
Song 1 - One of the fan favorites; his most original performance; totally un-phased by the larger stage.
Song 2 - Love the selection; controlled vocal; dug it!
Song 3 - Oh, yay, time for the cheesy idol tune. Why is it always a chick song when they both sing the same song? It's going to become a bad decision that he chose to sing first.

Jordin
Song 1 - Don't like this selection; she's not a rocker; why is she yelling at me?
Song 2 - Excellent decision. This was her best song of the season. The background music was too loud and it made me angry. Wow!
Song 3 - This song is clearly more suited for her. The beginning was a little rough for me.

So, I am indifferent about the winner.

Comments on the judges performance last night:
Paula was clearly on pain medicine. My favorite line was when she referred to Jordin's "vocal voice".
Randy (not even going to address his wardrobe selection) was off his rocker when he tried to say that Jordin's performance of "A Broken Wing" was better than Martina's original. Seriously?

Shout outs:
Constantine (to quote Aunt Cathy, "why is here there? just to look creepy?)
Dawson Leery in the house
Did they move Denise Richards during a commercial break?
DAUGHTRY! - ok, so Paula appeared to be talking to ghosts on stage until they panned back for their performance.

Alas, another season ends.

Whatever will I blog about now?

The Final Three :)

Alas, we are nearing the end of the season....the time when I frantically stalk the ticketmaster web site to find out the sale date for the American Idols Live tour (Saturday). Grandma and I have further expanded our state fair entourage this year...check this out! My grandma, all four of her daughters, and her oldest (me) and youngest granddaughters are going to the fair! It will be, in a word, a HOOT!

Ok, back to business.....

Jordin
Song 1 - Like the selection, like the performance, don't like the dress. I concur with Simon's assessment.
Song 2 - This is much better, but she is boring to watch. Better outfit, better vocal. (How many times will Paula say fantastic?)
Song 3 - She is a smart girl. This was one of her best vocal performances. It was awesome.

Blake
Song 1 - Paula picked well. LOVED it.
Song 2 - Fun song. Beat boxing (I know I have never typed that before) was appropriate. It was good, and he looked to be having fun on stage. Rock ON!
Song 3 - Ew. Don't like it. Not my favorite.

Melinda
Song 1 - Amazing selection! I got goosebumps when she sang. SOLID vocal.
Song 2 - Weird selection, but she's just awesome.
Song 3 - She is so awesome! (oh dear, Paula) She is the most consistent, spot on. VOTE America!

Round 1 - Melinda
Round 2 - tie (but if I had to pick, Melinda)
Round 3 - Melinda

I personally want a Blake-Melinda finale!

Schnieders out!

Barry Gibb? The Bee Gees? Seriously?

I will go on the record now as the show begins that I am not so sure about this theme.....

Melinda
Song 1 - I didn't like the song. Her outfit was cute. Her voice is great.
Song 2 - MUCH better selection. It was good.

Blake
Song 1 - I don't like this song either...at all. Eh.
Song 2 - Weird. Better than his first song. He's in the bottom 2.

(Barry Gibb does not appreciate any changes to his songs.....he's a little stubborn to be a mentor.)

LaKisha
Song 1 - Let's just say this was the best so far. (I so do not like this week.) Is anyone starting to wonder why they don't use any artist feedback?
Song 2 - First outfit was better than this one. I am indifferent about this song. It was just ok.

LAST WEEK WAS SO MUCH BETTER!!!!

Jordin
Song 1 - Well, it finally got interesting! Song choice - good. Vocals - good.
Song 2 - She picked the best selections of the night.

I hated this week's category, and I thought the performances were blah.

(This reaction really has nothing to do with the elimination of Phil and Chris. I mean seriously, we had Elvis for the top 4 last year. And I don't remember the category the year before, but I know it wasn't this bad. My vote would have been for another Bon Jovi week. Ok, I am done. Schnieders OUT!)

BON JOVI!

An Antonella Barba cameo (ew)....Gina in the house (yay)....BON JOVI!!! Who's singing a Bon Jovi tune right now?

01/07 - Phil - Blaze of Glory - Excellent selection! He's in this game. Wow! Three great weeks in a row for Mr. Stacey. Amazing!

02/08 - Jordin - Livin' On A Prayer - She's got the look down. I like her, but I think she could have selected better. I felt like I was watching a Disney movie and listening to a soundtrack.

03/09 - LaKisha - This Ain't A Love Song - Not sure about her top.....she cracks me up! She picked very well this week. She brought it! I have been waiting weeks for this comeback.

04/10 - Blake - You Give Love A Bad Name - Whoa! Dark hair! I think I like it better. He has WAY more personality this week. He is who he is...can't fault him for it. It was pretty freaking cool.

05/11 - Chris - Wanted Dead Or Alive - Daughtry - yes. Richardson - um no. His looks aren't going to keep him this week (sigh). He's not getting better....and last week didn't save him from elimination in this week with two going home.

06/12 - Melinda - Have A Nice Day - Check out her shoes! She's an awesome performer. Not her genre this week, but it so didn't matter. SHE ROCKED! She's gotta win.

Here is how it went for me this week:
Melinda
Phil
Blake
LaKisha
Chris
Jordin

"it's my life....it's now or never.......IT'S MY LIFE"