
It’s the guys turn in the American Idol Season 9 Top 8 guys performance.
Lee Dewyze – Fireflies by Owl City
What a strange song choice that makes it all the harder for people to connect with the performance. Very generic borderline ok comments from the judges. Kara says, “You look confident tonight, there’s a star bubbling…you made the song better.” Simon says there’s nothing to rave about but that he’ll make it to the Top 12, “I’ve seen the progress over three weeks…I think you are better than that version of the song.”
Alex Lambert – Trouble by Ray Lamontagne
He has a distinctive voice and does a decent performance with a brave song choice. Randy says it was a good song choice but he wasn’t jumping up and down. Ellen says, “You are becoming a mushy banana! You are consistently getting better and better and better.” Simon says, “You are so still concentrating on trying to deliver the performance…you have to imagine Randy in a bikini..you’ve got to stop staring down that lens…you’ve got a really distinct voice.”
Tim Urban – Hallelujah by Tim Buckley
The only reason he’s still in the competition is because of all the 12 year old girls voting for him. The judges are encouraging him with Ellen even running up to hug him. Kara says, “And now, I think you’re kind of in it. That was an honest interpretation, you showed it.” Simon says, “I kind of feel responsible for you doing well tonight. Very very smart with that song…not the best version I’ve ever heard, but the strongest performance I’ve ever heard from you.”
Andrew Garcia – Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera
You can tell Andrew is desperately trying to top his “Straight Up” performance but it seems he’s peaked and can’t quite match up to that anymore. Randy says, “…a little pitchy all over the place, it had no range to it.” Ellen says, “I thought it was a great song choice, it was what you needed to do.” Kara says, “You peaked so early, and you’ve been chasing that ever since, you were fighting with the rhythm of the song.” Simon says, “For me, it really came over…it was a little bit desperate, you over thought it…you’re kind of still going backwards at the moment.”
Casey James – You’ll Think of Me by Keith Urban
All the judges like it, saying he can sing. Randy suggested Casey to do a Stevie Ray Vaughn song. Kara says, “I’m kinda back on the Casey train..it was honest, doing what you do best…I’m missing that spark, but a move in the right direction.” Simon says, “I would say it was your second best, it made you sincere, but we won’t be raving about it in 24 hours, but you sounded great.”
Aaron Kelly – I’m Already There
Why is this guy still in the competition? Oh, that’s right, everyone else sucks too. Randy says, “You got the makings of a great singer…you should work on the lower notes…a job well done, more work to do.” Ellen says, “I think you’ve sounded better, it was a little too much song for you.” Kara says, “it’s not relevant to your life.” – meaning it didn’t fit his age. Simon strangely liked it, “It’s a beautiful song…it’s not a great vocal, it had emotion.”
Todrick Hall – Somebody to Love by Queen
At least he picked an interesting song, unlike the others but unfortunately didn’t quite deliver but Randy is impressed, “Todrick is back..dude you proved that you can really sing…one of the best vocals I’ve heard by a man.” Ellen says, “You are a brave young man…you made it like a gospel song, you did a good job.” Kara says, “It was really good singing, I didn’t know whether to love it or laugh at it….but the singing was good.” Simon said, “It was good in parts…but you are a Broadway singer…I see you more than that than a recording star.”
Mike Lynche – This Woman’s Work by Maxwell
Ok, this guy turns out to be the underdog with the bite but he doesn’t have star quality. Randy says, “…this is crazy…it was dope….the last note…that was hot.” Ellen says, “OMG, that was so beautiful. You are the one to beat now.” Kara is crying, maybe because finally someone doesn’t suck? “…I’ve never cried after hearing someone like that…it’s amazing. It’s so relevant for you and I can feel it.” Simon says, “…it was a very difficult song to sing and you 100% nailed it. Not just the best performance of the night, it’s the best performance we’ve had in all these live shows so far.”
See also:
American Idol Season 9 Top 8 Girls Top 8 Guys Results
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
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