#1326
Jailyard
Kitzy: Damn, girl. That was some scary stuff! You are one fierce belter-chick…it would have been better with some accompaniment, I think. It doesn’t really lend itself to an a capella rendition, but you did a good job. Loved the growling. 8/10
WesternSky2: Oh my god. This was my favorite song from the show…and I love it even more now. Jesus, what a voice! Your interpretive skills are also extremely well-honed. You have a great sense of when to hold back and when to let go, your vocal control is fabulous, and you have fantastic diction. You kick Sherie Renee’s ASS, dude! This was one of my favorites of this entire competition so far. 9.7/10
Cruel_Sandwich: Babe, you are just the creepiest of the creepy. This was from the Tim Burton version, right? Very...interesting interpretation. 5/10
Broadway86: How weird…I was just listening to Linda Eder’s version of this song this morning. Odd recording quality aside, you seem to me to be much improved. Your pitch was fine, the diction was good, and it was pleasant enough; it just wasn’t earth-shatteringly special. You sang it fine, I just didn’t get any of the emotion of the song. I mean, this is supposed to be freakin’ PAIN, man…where was it? 6.5/10
TheatreDiva: I have to tell you, I think this is the best you’ve ever sung. (That I’ve heard, anyway.) You really did this song well…the quality of your voice is perfectly suited to the piece, and you did beautiful things with the phrasing. You also NAILED the key change!) I do wish the tempo were a bit faster, though… 8.6/10
Allie: Same comments as Bway86, really…the song was…fine and the notes were all there, but there was absolutely NOTHING there, feelingwise. It was flat and totally monotonous…where’s the angst and frustration? “Should you scream and shout?” … YES. It would have made it much more interesting. 5.4/10
Rath: Rath, Rath, Rathy baby! Fitting that you sang a hit song by the original winner of American Idol, because as far as I’m concerned, you are the BroadwayWorld Idol. Your riff-ettes gave me little chills (very Emily Skinner, and we all know how I feel about her…); and I just love love love goddamn LOVE the timbre of your voice. 9.9/10
Doxy: Hmm. Wow. Interesting. You certainly are…versatile, hon. I’d need more time than I have, really, to properly critique this, so I’ll just say A: I like you more as Seymour, and B: I like you more as Seymour. You DEFINITELY get top marks for dramatic interpretation and acting, though, that’s for damn sure. 7/10
camerangel
“The Stuff (Reprise)”, Reefer Madness – Kitzarina 7.8 points
Way to give it your all! You were cutting in and out, like you were moving closer and father from the mic. Not my favorite song, but your delivery was good. Nice Strong belt.
“I Know The Truth”, Aida – WesternSky2 8.5 points
This is a great song for you. Awesome choice. You nailed the emotion in the song, I honestly felt sorry for you. Simply stunning entry. Can someone pass me tissue please? Definitely my favorite entry this round.
“All I Care About Is Love”, Chicago – Cruel_Sandwich 4.0 points
Back off the mic. You are too close. Your dynamics are off too. You get loud and really soft for no apperant reason. I can't understand what you are saying most of the time, how can I connect with you and the song unless I can hear and understand you. Most of the time it sounded like you were humming and mumbling to yourself while working in your yard. One of the things that I actually heard was you talking to yourself. Next time rerecord without that.
"When I Look at You", The Scarlet Pimpernel – broadway86 7.8 points
There is distortion from you mic, your dynamics starts off really soft. I'm not sure if this was a consciencous choice or not. Appropriately this song should be sung softer, but at the same time you need to support it. Just because it's soft doesn't mean it should be weak. Overall you did a good job.
“Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again”, Phantom of the Opera – TheatreDiva 8.0 points
For the most part very lovely, some of the higher notes were a little flat but that could have been mic distortion. The ending note was great. I am looking forward to hearing a non operatic song from you though. Definitely not an easy song to pull off. Good job.
“I Don’t Know How To Love Him”, Jesus Christ Superstar – Allie 7.5 points
This is an emotional song. Own it! Convey what she is feeling. You are singing the notes and hitting them, but put something of yourself into the song. Make me believe you are at a crossroads of sorts, unsure of yourself. I think if you give into the emotion of the song you will have more power. It's a little soft, almost timid. Your use of dynamics is good.. All I can say is OWN THIS SONG..
“Feed Me” The Little Shop of Horrors, Paradox_Error 6.8 points
I was looking forward to hearing your original song choice. This song sits in your throat and the tone quality is lacking. When you are actually singing it's not bad. I think this was just a poor song choice.
“Beautiful Disaster”, Kelly Clarkson – Rathnait62 8.2 points
I love this song. I'm really glad that someone sang it. You did a good job and took ownership of the song. You didn't carbon copy the original which is great. Your voice inflections gave it character.
Posted: 1/24/06 at 5:59pm
Jailyard
Kitzy: Damn, girl. That was some scary stuff! You are one fierce belter-chick…it would have been better with some accompaniment, I think. It doesn’t really lend itself to an a capella rendition, but you did a good job. Loved the growling. 8/10
WesternSky2: Oh my god. This was my favorite song from the show…and I love it even more now. Jesus, what a voice! Your interpretive skills are also extremely well-honed. You have a great sense of when to hold back and when to let go, your vocal control is fabulous, and you have fantastic diction. You kick Sherie Renee’s ASS, dude! This was one of my favorites of this entire competition so far. 9.7/10
Cruel_Sandwich: Babe, you are just the creepiest of the creepy. This was from the Tim Burton version, right? Very...interesting interpretation. 5/10
Broadway86: How weird…I was just listening to Linda Eder’s version of this song this morning. Odd recording quality aside, you seem to me to be much improved. Your pitch was fine, the diction was good, and it was pleasant enough; it just wasn’t earth-shatteringly special. You sang it fine, I just didn’t get any of the emotion of the song. I mean, this is supposed to be freakin’ PAIN, man…where was it? 6.5/10
TheatreDiva: I have to tell you, I think this is the best you’ve ever sung. (That I’ve heard, anyway.) You really did this song well…the quality of your voice is perfectly suited to the piece, and you did beautiful things with the phrasing. You also NAILED the key change!) I do wish the tempo were a bit faster, though… 8.6/10
Allie: Same comments as Bway86, really…the song was…fine and the notes were all there, but there was absolutely NOTHING there, feelingwise. It was flat and totally monotonous…where’s the angst and frustration? “Should you scream and shout?” … YES. It would have made it much more interesting. 5.4/10
Rath: Rath, Rath, Rathy baby! Fitting that you sang a hit song by the original winner of American Idol, because as far as I’m concerned, you are the BroadwayWorld Idol. Your riff-ettes gave me little chills (very Emily Skinner, and we all know how I feel about her…); and I just love love love goddamn LOVE the timbre of your voice. 9.9/10
Doxy: Hmm. Wow. Interesting. You certainly are…versatile, hon. I’d need more time than I have, really, to properly critique this, so I’ll just say A: I like you more as Seymour, and B: I like you more as Seymour. You DEFINITELY get top marks for dramatic interpretation and acting, though, that’s for damn sure. 7/10
camerangel
“The Stuff (Reprise)”, Reefer Madness – Kitzarina 7.8 points
Way to give it your all! You were cutting in and out, like you were moving closer and father from the mic. Not my favorite song, but your delivery was good. Nice Strong belt.
“I Know The Truth”, Aida – WesternSky2 8.5 points
This is a great song for you. Awesome choice. You nailed the emotion in the song, I honestly felt sorry for you. Simply stunning entry. Can someone pass me tissue please? Definitely my favorite entry this round.
“All I Care About Is Love”, Chicago – Cruel_Sandwich 4.0 points
Back off the mic. You are too close. Your dynamics are off too. You get loud and really soft for no apperant reason. I can't understand what you are saying most of the time, how can I connect with you and the song unless I can hear and understand you. Most of the time it sounded like you were humming and mumbling to yourself while working in your yard. One of the things that I actually heard was you talking to yourself. Next time rerecord without that.
"When I Look at You", The Scarlet Pimpernel – broadway86 7.8 points
There is distortion from you mic, your dynamics starts off really soft. I'm not sure if this was a consciencous choice or not. Appropriately this song should be sung softer, but at the same time you need to support it. Just because it's soft doesn't mean it should be weak. Overall you did a good job.
“Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again”, Phantom of the Opera – TheatreDiva 8.0 points
For the most part very lovely, some of the higher notes were a little flat but that could have been mic distortion. The ending note was great. I am looking forward to hearing a non operatic song from you though. Definitely not an easy song to pull off. Good job.
“I Don’t Know How To Love Him”, Jesus Christ Superstar – Allie 7.5 points
This is an emotional song. Own it! Convey what she is feeling. You are singing the notes and hitting them, but put something of yourself into the song. Make me believe you are at a crossroads of sorts, unsure of yourself. I think if you give into the emotion of the song you will have more power. It's a little soft, almost timid. Your use of dynamics is good.. All I can say is OWN THIS SONG..
“Feed Me” The Little Shop of Horrors, Paradox_Error 6.8 points
I was looking forward to hearing your original song choice. This song sits in your throat and the tone quality is lacking. When you are actually singing it's not bad. I think this was just a poor song choice.
“Beautiful Disaster”, Kelly Clarkson – Rathnait62 8.2 points
I love this song. I'm really glad that someone sang it. You did a good job and took ownership of the song. You didn't carbon copy the original which is great. Your voice inflections gave it character.
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