Bjames sent in a recap and tons of great pictures from the Columbus OH Idols show. I posted photos and his recap, after the jump, including the Michael Johns/David Cook guitar tech moment! There are more photos a bjames flicker account.
Here are some random tidbits from the show:
Recaps and Photos after the JUMP…
- I brought my nice camera to the show. I had a floor seat in the middle, so I was hoping to get some good shots–which I did, until a random security guard stopped me during Kristy and told me it was “too big” and to “keep it away.” The security people at the gate told me it was fine. Whatever….After that, I just used my regular camera and took a ton of videos. (I can give you some if you want them, but they’re poor quality. I have some of everyone except Chikeze and Kristy.) Then during Syesha, until the end of the show, I snuck out the good camera and got some quick shots. So that explains why the last 12 photos in the album look a little crappy.
- All of the contestants really, really impressed me–more so than I expected. I ended up really enjoying all of them, including ones I either couldn’t stand (Chikeze, Kristy), or ones I tended to laugh at on TV (Archuleta, Brooke), and I was pretty much blown away by others (Carly, Michael, the Davids, Syesha). They all just sounded awesome. I’m sure the crowd’s screams and mic reverb helped, but still.
- People were VERY into Michael, Jason, and the Davids. Lots of people sat down during everyone else after the second song or so.
- Carly and Michael were definitely the highlights of the show for me. Carly can SANG.
- Syesha looked…fuller?…than I remembered her being on the show. People all around were noticing the same thing. But wow…she pretty much blew the roof off during her last song.
- A girl behind me summed it up well when she screamed during Ramiele, “WHY DIDN’T SHE SING LIKE THAT ON THE SHOW?” I agree.
- I don’t know if they’re always like this, but certain contestants (Ramiele, Syesha, Archuleta) were SUPER SUPER awkward in between songs. I actually started cracking up at how awesomely bad it got at times. It took Syesha practially a full minute to introduce Archuleta. Lots of “….so…anyways….um…….And random “…HE’S MY BROTHER, YA’LL…” followed by more awkward silence. And Archuleta did his standard “You…guys…*breathe*…are…just…so…*breathe*…amazing…and *breathe*…awesome…and this song…goes… *breathe* *breathe*…gosh…it goes to all of…you.”
- Archuleta singing “Apologize” will always be hilarious to me. And so will thousands of 12 year old girls going INSANE as he starts to sing about them making him suicidal while he samples Sean Kingston. And so does the thought of Nigel freaking out during the show when he started to sing ‘Beautiful Girls’ on the air.
- Carly mentioned her hip being put out of place at the last show, but she said she’s doing fine now and was feeling good. Did I mention she was awesome? And looked 1000x better than she ever did on the show?
- Before one of David Cook’s songs, as he was looking around for his guitar tech, he started laughing hysterically. Next thing we know, Michael was walking out with David’s guitar and handed it to him (I have a blurry picture in my album). According to David, they “had been talking about doing that for about a month.” I don’t get it.
- Ramiele’s dance moves = awesome (in an “is that really happening” kind of way). I love her though.
- People don’t seem that into Kristy. The only people that seemed to get really into her set were some middle aged ladies. The rest sat down, even during “Proud to Be An American.”
- I was definitely looking forward to see if Brooke had diarrhea of the mouth in person like she did on the show. And…she did. I loved it. The couple in front of me were practically making out and swaying to “Let It Be.” HAha.
- Jason Castro and Michael Johns can do no wrong.
- If Simon/Paula/Randy saw Carly sing week after week, how can they not give that kind of voice the praise it deserves? Still don’t get it.
Season 8 better be good if it wants to stand up to this. I see lots of future careers in store for this group.
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What a great recap! Thank you!
Nice recap and very nice pics!
so looking at the picture of Cook and Archie at the top…..it seems that Archie got rid of the Harry Potter sweater. Good. Now if only we could do something about that glittered suit he has to wear……
Anyone know why they have to wear the same thing at every concert ?!?! Geez Nigel, you tightwad, give them a few choices. They at least got something different each week on the show. I think my least fav is the lingerie thing Syesha wears for the last group number. How out of place is that?? I also second the motion on Archie’s Hogwarts sweater (ick). A few of the group could really benefit from a session with Stacy and Clinton from “What NOT to wear.”
In that top picture, Archie looks like those mormons who go door to door handing out tracts.
Another great recap. I am loving all of the different perspectives.
Gerreb, the suit is all kinds of ridiculous. A few weeks ago I would have planned a sekrit mission to go and steal every freaking suit like that anywhere in the country, to save everyone from such a fugly atrocity. Now I just figure what the hell.
MJ, I have the perfect slogan for your blog:
“All snark and no bite!”
LOL! I was going to say the same thing about Archie’s dorky cardigan. As soon as I saw him come out in that at the concert, I thought “when did Archie start going to Hogwart’s?”
Great pictures! Really enjoyed the detailes of which portions of the crowd reacted to which Idols.
Really, middle aged women for KLC? Huh.
And the way you transcribed the Archie-speak made me LOL.
hey guys, here are all the rest of my photos from the night:
http://flickr.com/photos/28831741@N07/sets/72157606308848239/
enjoy!
bjames - I wasn’t sure whether you wanted me to post the link to your photos or not, so I didn’t….
I’ll add it to the recap. You took some really nice pics!
Would have liked a bit more response and input on Jason’s performance, other than “he and MJ could do no wrong.” Glad to hear that the audience was into his performance, however. Thanks for the recap.
Yeah Archie does look like one of those neighborhood missionaries. And I am all for them wearing the same things show after show if that has to be the way to ensure that David wears the lace-up pants when he comes to my show.
Amen sister.
Especially if he does things like that while he’s in them. LOL!
As much as I am applauding the banishment of the Hogwarts sweater, I am still bummed that what Archie had on underneath channeled Det. Andy Sipowicz from NYPD Blue. Could they not have upgraded to something with long sleeves?
That was freakin comical Keel! I had to go back up and look at the pic again to get the full bust-a-gut effect.
Bjames I love the way that you did your recap posting below the idols pics. Very creative.
One thought, and I’m wondering if anyone else is thinking it:
remember when Taylor Hicks kept things very interesting during the tour by changing it up from night to night?
i saw the show in Tacoma, and from what i can tell it is EXACTLY the same, from the songs to the banter to the smoke and effects, from night to night. Has anyone seen any difference, in terms of adding or cutting numbers?
It’s gotta be bo-ring to do the same set ad nauseum, even if you’re loving the crowds and the reception. and it certainly doesn’t encourage multiple trips to multiple tour cities.
just sayin’…….
Definitely a great recap! Thanks!
And Archuleta did his standard “You…guys…*breathe*…are…just…so…*breathe*…amazing…and *breathe*…awesome…and this song…goes… *breathe* *breathe*…gosh…it goes to all of…you.”
I like the kid (really, I do) but that made me LOL.
This review makes it sound as though young teens have no right to enjoy music and follow their dreams otherwise it’s throwing away their childhood and is unnatural. I also don’t see what’s so weird about Archie singing the suicidal part in Beautiful Girls..you do realize that Sean Kingston is the same age as Archie right?
OMG the short-sleeved dress shirt! This is a running joke for my husband and me. Anytime we see someone wearing one of these, we whisper - Sipowicz, we’ve got a skell in the holding room we need you to tune up.
That’s just not right. Give the kid a t-shirt and lose the tie.
Thanks for sharing your impressions of the show. I enjoyed reading it!
A great recap. Michael and Carly, just love them too.
Michael and Jason can do no wrong..I go with that too.
Love the Michael giving DC the guitar and bowing!!
Thanks!!!!!
On the plus side, short-sleeved dress shirts are the sartorial equivalent of mullets: all business in the front, party on the sides.
Great recap and fantastic photos, bjames! Thanks for sharing them. I think the security folks are usually on the lookout for “larger” cameras which they equate to being professional SLR cameras.
LOL, he does.
Spencer…
Great NYPD-speak. A walk down memory lane. Thx…
How’s this:
You in a jam, Andy? Get out in front of it while you can. I’ll do you a solid.
Translation:
Are you in trouble, Andy? Do something about it now. I’ll do you a favor.
Great show…I miss it.
Am i the only one who does not like at all DC’s t-shirt and hates the fact he’s going to wear it non-stop for 2 months?
White does not suit him (only exception: the Little Sparrow white shirt, but that was a different thing altogether)! He looks washed out- and I know, I have the same super-pale skin tone
Holy boobies Batman!
Glad to hear Rami is getting better.