#26
Posted: 4/23/08 at 3:23pm
hmm, well i really tried to watch the show as a normal, non-familiar with musical theatre person would watch it last night. and i was half successful.
Seyesha was undoubtedly the best from the perspective of the competition and as a theatre kid. Her performance was a powerhouse one, it was sexy, fun, and easy to listen to/watch. they were all right in saying this was obviously her comfort zone.
Jason Castro could have done so much. Paula was stupid to say "every one expects a woman to sing this" cause as soon as he said "i'm singing Memory" two of my family members said , "ohh like Barry Manilow". that being said, he had potential to make that song beautiful. but it flatlined.
Brooke was actually my second favorite. Her understanding of the song shone through even though she was shaken by starting over. Her voice suited the song very well also. I just think it was a good choice for her. And again, paula's comments were ridiculous and uncalled for. Starting over in the middle of the song wuld be a bit inappropriate. Starting over any ther night would have been differant. But this was set up like a cabaret night and she was like, five words into her song. we all have our moments. whatever. i think it makes brooke more likable.
David Archuleta, from a pop point of view, was one of the best last night. He made that song his own, it was great. kinda safe, but definitely not unforgettable. Hes just so friggin likeable, that he'll be safe no matter what. but his likeability combined with that performance made it very standoutish.
Carly... I'm just getting bored with her. every week she comes out, wails her way through a song, and slides by in the results show. i thank the lord that Lord Webber stopped her from singing All I Ask of You. It would have ruined the song. I mean, her performance of JCSS would have been good with just a punch more of enthusiasm, i feel at least.
And lastly, Mr. Cook. who i did not like. at all. i appreciate that he grew up doing musical theatre. but i thought the whole thing sounded like a rock star trying to play the phantom onstage with no acting chops and no idea of how the song should be sung. i wish he would have sang the whole song like he sang the last word. he would have been the best of the night if he did so.
thats my two.. or three cents.
Seyesha was undoubtedly the best from the perspective of the competition and as a theatre kid. Her performance was a powerhouse one, it was sexy, fun, and easy to listen to/watch. they were all right in saying this was obviously her comfort zone.
Jason Castro could have done so much. Paula was stupid to say "every one expects a woman to sing this" cause as soon as he said "i'm singing Memory" two of my family members said , "ohh like Barry Manilow". that being said, he had potential to make that song beautiful. but it flatlined.
Brooke was actually my second favorite. Her understanding of the song shone through even though she was shaken by starting over. Her voice suited the song very well also. I just think it was a good choice for her. And again, paula's comments were ridiculous and uncalled for. Starting over in the middle of the song wuld be a bit inappropriate. Starting over any ther night would have been differant. But this was set up like a cabaret night and she was like, five words into her song. we all have our moments. whatever. i think it makes brooke more likable.
David Archuleta, from a pop point of view, was one of the best last night. He made that song his own, it was great. kinda safe, but definitely not unforgettable. Hes just so friggin likeable, that he'll be safe no matter what. but his likeability combined with that performance made it very standoutish.
Carly... I'm just getting bored with her. every week she comes out, wails her way through a song, and slides by in the results show. i thank the lord that Lord Webber stopped her from singing All I Ask of You. It would have ruined the song. I mean, her performance of JCSS would have been good with just a punch more of enthusiasm, i feel at least.
And lastly, Mr. Cook. who i did not like. at all. i appreciate that he grew up doing musical theatre. but i thought the whole thing sounded like a rock star trying to play the phantom onstage with no acting chops and no idea of how the song should be sung. i wish he would have sang the whole song like he sang the last word. he would have been the best of the night if he did so.
thats my two.. or three cents.
