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American Idol, Season 9, Top 7
Apr
20
2010
Inspirational songs night, it was tonight. Somehow, try as I might, I cannot picture any of these songs in the Inspirational section of the music store (or music section of the bookstore) (do they have those anymore? or is everything on iTunes? does iTunes have an Inspirational section? if so, would it be the iNspirational section?)
Okay, on to the show. This time I kept notes as I watched, instead of watching and then trying to remember later what I was thinking.
Casey James: “Don’t Stop” (Thinking About Tomorrow)
He’s a good singer and a good performer, but this is just not his style. Of course, it’s not his fault he has to sing something inspirational, so I shan’t put too much blame on him this week.
Conclusion: Not Inspirational
Lee Dewyze: “The Boxer”
Can we stop with the hand-waving, people? Please?
I’m a fan of Lee’s voice, and I’m a fan of the original song, but I was not a fan of this arrangement. I think the original version moves along better. Hmm…the judges loved it.
Conclusion: Possibly Inspirational
Tim Urban: “Better Days”
I forget when AI switched from being a singing competition to being an artistry/performance competition. But his voice was noticeably not up to snuff tonight. Plus, do people really look to the Goo Goo Dolls for inspiration?
Conclusion: Not Inspirational
Aaron Kelly: “I Believe I Can Fly”
If I close my eyes, I find it hard to tell that this was not R. Kelly.
No, not really.
I am not a fan of the song, and it’s hard to get past that. The vocals seemed fine, but it’s hard to get inspiration from someone who hasn’t started on his life yet.
Conclusion: Not Inspirational
Siobhan Magnus: “When You Believe”
I like the clarity of her voice. The flowers glued to her arms were a tad distracting. The judges were critical, but of her performance not of her voice. I suppose they are looking for performers, right Tim?
Hey, Simon thought her accessories were distracting too! But he called them leaves, not flowers. Wait, what? Oh, sorry, they’re butterflies.
Conclusion: Possibly Inspirational
Michael Lynche: “Hero”
I didn’t write anything down during the performance. That’s because it was just aiight for me tonight. Nothing special, which could be trouble for him again except his voice was better than Tim’s.
Conclusion: Possibly Inspirational
Crystal Bowersox: “People Get Ready”
I was so disappointed that this was not the Crystal Lewis song. This one is by the Impressions, of whom I have not heard until just now.
She has a good voice and a good performance. So it is possible to have both, contrary to what other contestants may have led you to believe.
Casey, when the judges said “inspirational songs” they meant heart-felt emotional inspiration, not feel-good pep-talky inspiration. If you want to catch back up to Crystal you are going to have to mean what you’re singing. And let the audience know that you mean it. Although if you cry this next week I will be suspicious.
Conclusion: Inspirational
Who’s going home? Probably either Tim or Aaron.
Want a better review of American Idol? Go read Boomama.
Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was in charge of the singing; he gave instruction in singing because he was skillful.
1 Chronicles 15:22
This little article thingy was written by Some Guy sometime around 11:32 pm and has been carefully placed in the Current Events category.
April 21st, 2010 at 8:20 am
I love the idea that you’re taking notes during a tv show. If I start doing this does that mean I’ll get less flack when I decide to unwind in front of a Reds game for three hours?
WIFE: “You’re watching ANOTHER baseball game?”
ME: “It’s ok. I’m taking notes.”
April 21st, 2010 at 4:52 pm
It’s always a little surreal to read a new blog site and discover that my blog is already listed in the sidebar. It is a compliment, and I thank you. I’ve returned the favor. There is a prairie dog dome enclosure at the zoo in Hutchinson, Kansas. My kids love it!
April 21st, 2010 at 5:06 pm
I cracked up at your Goo Goo comment. :-)
Here’s what I thought:
http://kritterkrit.blogspot.com/2010/04/american-idol-top-7.html
April 22nd, 2010 at 1:00 am
Actually, it would probably be the iTunespirational section.
(Seriously, though, I can’t find an Inspirational section of iTunes. When I searched for “inspirational,” it suggested I visit the Christian & Gospel section. Which…yeah.)
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:40 am
I believe the level of flack is not related to the absence or presence of note-taking. Unless you sell it as “I’m writing an essay and I have the TV on for background noise (or inspiration or [insert excuse here]).”
April 22nd, 2010 at 7:48 am
Thanks Arby! I found your blog through reading Big Doofus’ blog.
The kids loved the domes, but I don’t know if they even noticed there were prairie dogs in there.