The first performance show of the American Idol Season 9 Top 12 sees them do songs from The Rolling Stones. Performances range from average to mediocre which pretty much sums up the entire American Idol Season 9.
Michael Lynche – Miss You
Very average sounding and the judges gave generally favorable comments. Randy says, “…it reminded me how great a performer you are.” Ellen says, “What’s not to love about that?” Kara says, “You delivered swagger, style and attitude. Hot on stage.” Simon says, “You’ve got your confidence up, I thought the performance was kind of corny. You sang it well, it was verging at times, a tiny bit desperate.” Simon is right. VIDEO
Didi Benami – Play with Fire
Nerves got the better of her and she fumbled but manages to get back on track. You were on fire tonight..one of your best performances.” Ellen says, “You lost your way, but you got right back in the song. Sounded great.” Kara says, “When you push on your vocals, you lose your way. But I like your intensity.” Simon says, “You are beginning to show us the kind of artist you want to be. I thought you were going to lose it. That’s what nerves will do to you. Solid, but not brilliant performance.” VIDEO
Casey James – It’s All Over Now
Another steady performance from Casey and the judges liked it. Ellen says, “Women’s hearts will start racing, but for people like me…blondes…I thought it was fantastic.” Kara says, “Tonight you WERE a rock star. It’s got blues and soul. That’s what I’ve been missing from you. You’re best performance since we met.” Simon says, “For me, that was like an audition performance, not using this stage…not using the platform…you’ve got to push yourself. Not just a guy standing in the middle of the stage.” VIDEO
Lacey Brown – Ruby Tuesday
Bit on the slow and boring side. Randy thought it was an interesting arrangement. Ellen says, “I thought it was weird on the slowest part of the song you were moving.” Kara says, “It was 50/50 for me.” Simon says, “You perform like an actress, everything is very thought through. Nothing wrong with the vocals. You’ve got to stop over-thinking this.” VIDEO
Andrew Garcia – Gimme Shelter
His best performances are behind him and he knows it. Randy says, “It was just pitchy everywhere, it wasn’t great dude.” Ellen decides to give him some encouragement, “I think that was your best performance yet. I loved it.” Kara says, “t’s a song about war, I wanted to feel that from you…the connection bothered me the most…more intensity. I still like you.” Simon says, “I’m somewhat in the middle. My gut is that you were better in rehearsals, you’ve had so much mixed criticism, you had to try something else, I genuinely hope you survive another week.” VIDEO
Katie Stevens – Wild Horses
She puts on a mediocre performance but somehow the judges liked it. Randy says, “I think you sang that really well. Strong performance.” Ellen says, “I almost wore that. It started pitchy, but then amazing once you got into it.” Kara says, “It’s never technically perfect with you, but you made some nice choices.” Simon says, “This is the only week you chose the right song. I didn’t like the second half of the arrangement…but it’s the first time you connected to the song. Well done.” VIDEO
Tim Urban – Under My Thumb
He is particularly horrible this week. Randy says,”Wow, I didn’t get that dude. It was really bizarre. It was weird for me.” Ellen says, “I felt like I was at a resort and listening to someone sing. Nothing wrong with it, it just didn’t work.” Simon says, “I have to applaud you for doing something different…it didn’t work. Rolling Stones fans would be turning the TVs off. It was a crazy decision.” VIDEO
Siobhan Magnus – Paint it Black
She tries to do something with song, does not quite do it well but somehow the judges are falling over themselves with it. Randy and Ellen loved it. Kara says, “The best interpretation tonight, most interesting.” Siobhan reminds Kara of Adam Lambert – NOT. Simon says, “It was the standout performance of the night. Now I see the development from the middle to the end. There’s a lot of people who are going to hate that…better than being boring.” VIDEO
Lee Dewyze – Beast of Burden
He tries and has a good voice but does not have star power. Randy says, “You really came home with this for me…I thought it was dope.” Ellen says, “I thought it was great…I was expecting a tiny bit more for me…I was almost there…nothing wrong with it…little less than I expected” I agree with this. Kara says he displayed tremendous growth. Simon says, “You don’t shine at the moment. You chose a very safe song, and other people have had bigger moments. You’ve got an incredibly good voice. I want you to come back here and have moment. Stop thinking that other people are better than you.” VIDEO
Paige Miles – Honky Tonk Woman
She does an ok performance but it was still pretty boring. Randy says, “Wished you had more energy.” You sounded great, even though you’re struggling with our voice.” Kara says, “Sometimes you got a little lost, but the Paige we know is back.” Simon says, “…considering that (her laryngitis), you did alright.” VIDEO
Aaron Kelly – Angie
Bet he didn’t even know who the Rolling Stones are. Somehow the judges are all tone deaf tonight. Randy says, “You were born to sing….the tender moments. I thought it was hot.” Ellen says, “I thought that was such a great song choice for you. You and Siobhan stood out tonight.” “When you connect with the feeling of a song, you really stand out.” Simon says, “You chose absolutely the right song. What you did cleverly, you kept within the limits of your vocals…it was believable…one of your best.” VIDEO
Crystal Bowersox – You Can’t Always Get What You Want
She puts on an alright performance but it was kinda boring. Randy says, “I didn’t think it was your best performance…you didn’t disappoint.” Ellen says, “You sing with such ease. You really are born to be on stage…you started adding some personality.” Kara says, “You’re so comfortable on stage…but tonight, you loosened up.” Simon says, “I think you chose a song that didn’t have what you need…the drama, I think you were beaten by Siobhan. You have to dig deep every week…you’ve got to come on that stage and you’ve got to kill.” VIDEO
See also:
American Idol Season 9 Top 12 Results
American Idol Season 9 Top 8 Girls Top 8 Guys Results
American Idol Season 9 Top 8 Guys
American Idol Season 9 Top 8 Girls
American Idol Season 9 Top 10 Girls
American Idol 9 Top 10 Guys
American Idol 9 Top 10 Girls Top 10 Guys Results
American Idol Season 9 Top 12 Guys Videos
American Idol Season 9 Top 12 Girls Videos
American Idol 9 Top 12 Girls Top 12 Guys Results
