We watched. I liked the tourettes girl a bit, but otherwise meh. Conway was such a cynical ratings grab..not terrible singer, but not worth including. Not sure how much of this we'll watch.I mean, I'm fat... but the last girl they showed had the oddest body shape I think I've ever seen.
I want to smack Kellyanne Conway's brat kid.
So far no one has blown me away, but it's only been one episode.
But as with all other seasons, I'm 100% in. Only thing to watch right now is basketball and I need something to fill the 10pm-11pm timeslot before I pass out.
That was funny as heck.. You suck at singing, but dam, that jacketKaty Perry just bought that kid’s coat.
Bringing back the guy who finished second last season was so lame. And while his style seemed fresh last year, it fell completely flat on the big stage. And it hurt to watch Hunter sing. He strains so much on every note - I think he might actually be injuring his vocal chords and he always seems on the verge of a meltdown.Thank goodness Arthur is gone. That was b.s. from the beginning.
So glad that little ##### Hunter is gone too.
The episode the brought all of that crew back, he wasn't even that good- and I like him. Shows how much having a following in place is what the show is about. The powerful pop voiced girl who looked like a teen Russian mail order bride really should've been the choice...or the young woman they said improved the most.Bringing back the guy who finished second last season was so lame
Great post. Re: Casey, the fact that you call her Disney Girl, while I call her Rocker Girl speaks volumes I think. She killed at both Soundgarden and Paramore, and then slays Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Toy Story 2. Amazing for a 15 year old.The episode the brought all of that crew back, he wasn't even that good- and I like him. Shows how much having a following in place is what the show is about. The powerful pop voiced girl who looked like a teen Russian mail order bride really should've been the choice...or the young woman they said improved the most.
If AI holds to form based on previous voting, it'll be the most palatable/least offensive and closest to white guy that wins, regardless of talent. So the Chayce guy with zero range, but good musical instincts. I guess the Scooby-Doo faced Caleb kid could as well- plus he's the more country of those two (which can corner that voting segment), and also has his own clear musical intent... even though they both seem more southern rock than country.
With the big belters, I try to listen to when the song is in it's less interesting setting up the big belt moments- a better indicator to me of how well they sing. Most of those contestants who can belt tend to gloss over these quieter parts, ranging from singing not well to becoming completely detached while they wait to get the big moment. Grace is better than most there in the former, but less so in the latter. But she could make a good, big pop tune ala any of the Adele/big-voiced stars out there now but don't know that she has enough of an identity/musical instincts to make it interesting or lasting.
Willie (and I'm glad you guys post their names that I can never remember)...I said it earlier- what kind of record does he make? Every song he does has been incredible, but is there a clear direction for who he will be as a pro? I still hope he wins.
I agree with you about the Disney girl, Casey. It'd be fun to get a winner that does more rock- and man she has a legit voice (and like Grace is good enough while she waits for the big parts). Yeah, it's impressive how well she can jump genres. I keep saying Disney girl and I think they'd be smart to sign her up and let her be a multipurpose star (I would bet she acts as well).
Or maybe not.I guess the Scooby-Doo faced Caleb kid could as well- plus he's the more country of those two
And the Park Ranger kid exiting early for some mysterious reason.back to back weeks of disney and coldplay....are they trying to run off fans? the gunn mess, kkkaleb. please, take this show to the shed already.
And the judges haven't said a new, interesting or critically useful thing in years.And the Park Ranger kid exiting early for some mysterious reason.back to back weeks of disney and coldplay....are they trying to run off fans? the gunn mess, kkkaleb. please, take this show to the shed already.
Agreed.And the judges haven't said a new, interesting or critically useful thing in years.
But yet, these are some of the better contestants they've had in a long while.
if you can't figure out how to get that casey girl to the finals, you really shouldn't have a show anymore TBH. i assume all the little girls are voting for chayce and not those 2 enormous others.back to back weeks of disney and coldplay....are they trying to run off fans? the gunn mess, kkkaleb. please, take this show to the shed already.
if you can't figure out how to get that casey girl to the finals, you really shouldn't have a show anymore TBH. i assume all the little girls are voting for chayce and not those 2 enormous others.
If AI holds to form based on previous voting, it'll be the most palatable/least offensive and closest to white guy that wins, regardless of talent. So the Chayce guy with zero range, but good musical instincts. I guess the Scooby-Doo faced Caleb kid could as well- plus he's the more country of those two (which can corner that voting segment), and also has his own clear musical intent... even though they both seem more southern rock than country.
Btw... His song was pretty awful.i don't know if finneas saw this coming. yes, finneas.
They are 100% useless.And the judges haven't said a new, interesting or critically useful thing in years.
Yea, sucked she is out.. But, as I mentioned above, might be best as AI would have forced her to do nothing but Pop songs, limiting her to perform at her best.I have Sunday’s show taped but haven’t watched it yet. If Rocker girl is gone, I may not watch.
To be honest, I like him musically. Tone of his voice, the southern-rock into country thing, good musical instincts imo. And his song is decent.Guess I'm the only one that was pulling for Chayce. I think the guy's got plenty of talent. I'd buy his record, or CD, or whatever you do to buy music these days....
Katy makes this show unwatchable.
Black country dude had a way better voice in my opinion. Huge fan of quirky girl (Leah?) and quirky guy (Fritz). Fritz’s original song The Ocean that he wrote for his grandmother was amazing, in my opinion.She's pretty terrible. Used to love her but now, meh.
And as for the '22 contestants... also meh. Maybe Fritz? He's at least somewhat interesting. The drywaller from Kentucky has a great sound but he'd get swallowed up in the industry real fast.
Black country dude had a way better voice in my opinion. Huge fan of quirky girl (Leah?) and quirky guy (Fritz). Fritz’s original song The Ocean that he wrote for his grandmother was amazing, in my opinion.
The Ocean
we watched a handful this season, including the very first audition episode of the season. the country guy sheetrocker whose friend signed him up to audition- great story, btw- was the very first contestant they showed Ep 1.https://footballguys.community.foru...tent_id=793276&content_commentid=23390376 On 5/11/2021 at 6:12 AM, El Floppo said:
If AI holds to form based on previous voting, it'll be the most palatable/least offensive and closest to white guy that wins, regardless of talent. So the Chayce guy with zero range, but good musical instincts. I guess the Scooby-Doo faced Caleb kid could as well- plus he's the more country of those two (which can corner that voting segment), and also has his own clear musical intent... even though they both seem more southern rock than country.
Black country dude is gone. Blue collar country dude with a kid is in it to win it, but while his tone is decent, his voice is extremely limited. If he wins, it will be because of his back story and the fact that he’s young and cute, not because of his talent. Everyone that was in the Top 10 sings circles around him. But this is American Idol. It’s about more than talent.we watched a handful this season, including the very first audition episode of the season. the country guy sheetrocker whose friend signed him up to audition- great story, btw- was the very first contestant they showed Ep 1.
I heard him, immediately thought of this post, and told the wife and kids that he was going to win.
I still think he will. and I actually like the tone of his voice and what he does within his distinct limitations... but he's a dude you hear at your local bar and think- yeah, he's got something. not a guy you hear and think- hfs, why hasn't this guy made it yet. wait... he's still in this, right?
I'm not particularly into any of these contestants. the canadian girl is a great singer- probably the best pure singer in the competition, but in a broadway musical way. and even though she can do the Adele stuff, she lacks anything distinct about her.
the two quirky kids... whatever. they're decent. forgettable. the girl is better than the boy, IMO, but I honestly start doing work or looking at my phone when they sing, so I could be wrong.
the good looking black country dude... could have something, but again lacking any kind of distinction to his voice/tone/approach.
who's won this thing the last bunch of years... has anybody even put out a song?
and it's time to bring in some new faces to judge. these three are all likeable enough, but have become pointless... maybe it's typical reality show stuff, where they become a bit brainwashed by the environment into thinking that random dude across the room is the love of their lives and have to heap praise on every song sung.
nice tune.Black country dude is gone. Blue collar country dude with a kid is in it to win it, but while his tone is decent, his voice is extremely limited. If he wins, it will be because of his back story and the fact that he’s young and cute, not because of his talent. Everyone that was in the Top 10 sings circles around him. But this is American Idol. It’s about more than talent.
P.S. Listen to the Fritz original song I linked a couple posts up. As a songwriter and performer, I think he may be the most talented of the bunch. I’d buy his album (as long as he got to write the tunes).
we watched a handful this season, including the very first audition episode of the season. the country guy sheetrocker whose friend signed him up to audition- great story, btw- was the very first contestant they showed Ep 1.https://footballguys.community.foru...tent_id=793276&content_commentid=23390376 On 5/11/2021 at 6:12 AM, El Floppo said:
If AI holds to form based on previous voting, it'll be the most palatable/least offensive and closest to white guy that wins, regardless of talent. So the Chayce guy with zero range, but good musical instincts. I guess the Scooby-Doo faced Caleb kid could as well- plus he's the more country of those two (which can corner that voting segment), and also has his own clear musical intent... even though they both seem more southern rock than country.
I heard him, immediately thought of this post, and told the wife and kids that he was going to win.
I still think he will. and I actually like the tone of his voice and what he does within his distinct limitations... but he's a dude you hear at your local bar and think- yeah, he's got something. not a guy you hear and think- hfs, why hasn't this guy made it yet. wait... he's still in this, right?
No posts re: the winner?
I posted upthread that I liked Noah but thought he'd get swallowed up by the industry. I think in the right hands he could do some good things. Really like his voice.
And as soon as I heard they were doing Springsteen for the first song of the finale, I knew he'd be doing "I'm on Fire". Perfect tune to "country up" and he nailed it.
Happy for him.
Thought it was a good season. Do agree the judges are not judges as much as cheerleaders.
Not a country fan.. But feel Hunter Girl will have a bigger career.
we kinda watched a couple of the audition days. with the winners becoming insta-nobodies, not sure what the point is anymore beyond the TV of it.2023 Bump. I guess. Anyone else watching?