Here is the performance order for tonight:
ETA: Caffiend is back from rehearsal. She said things went well, but that everyone, including Debbie the stage manager seemed very tense. All three seem to be in this to win. Caffiend thought that Syesha Mercado and David Cook sounded a little off-pitch tonight. Overall, The Davids had the most memorable performances. Syesha “Broadwayed” her way through all three numbers. There wasn’t a point where she really connected to what she was singing. She’s definitely gone all glam. Lots of sequins tonight.
1. David Archuleta
2. Syesha Mercado
3. David Cook
1. Judges Choice 2. Kids Choice 3. Producers Choice.
- David Archuleta – Paula Abdul chose: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“And So It Goesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ by Billy Joel – Beautiful, best of the 3 songs he did. It was a capella for half the song. he was wearing a tie and leather jacket.
- Syesha Mercado – Randy Jackson chose: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“If I Ainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Got Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ by Alicia Keys – She wore a sequiny gold gown.
- David Cook – Simon Cowell chose: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Faceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ by Roberta Flack – He changed it up – made it a little rocky – almost unrecognizable.
- David Archuleta – David chose: “With You” by Chris Brown – Audience loved it. Lots of interaction with the audience.
- Syesha Mercado -Syesha chose: “Fever” by Peggy Lee – She wore a very short sequined mini-dress and sung it very suggestively.
- David Cook – David chose:
à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The World I Knowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ by Collective Soul “Dare You to Move” by Switchfoot – He played guitar. He explained that he wanted to do something upbeat. - David Archuleta – The producers chose: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Longerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ by Dan Fogelberg – injected some runs – but still good.
- Syesha Mercado – The producers chose: “Hit Me Up” by Gia Farrell – Syesha’s performances were the least memorable of the night.
- David Cook – The producers chose: “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith. Strings and violins on this one.
Melinda was the only one booted from a pimp spot for Top 3 finalists.
“Dare You to Move” was from the Disney movie, Lion King.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=IS1fvCBlzCo
I found 2 different versions on youtube. This one went a little deeper emotionally after I remember it from the movie.
Can’t wait to hear all 3 songs!
Yeah, I was 99% sure that Syesha would play the contemporary card and choose “Umbrella.”
I’ve read two different sets of opinions. One that he was off pitch, one that he sounded fine..he changed TFTEISYF, he didn’t change it. I think I’ll watch myself before worrying.
I have too Trina. lol I just listened to “Dare You To Move” and I really like it. Actually, when the chorus started, that’s when I finally remembered this song. Heh!
Well, it sounds like Syesha obviously sounded like she took to heart what the judges said a few weeks ago on ALW night that she was in her element….although that does not do EVERYTHING over the top.
Oh well. I’m just wondering if she plans on saving the whales tonight.
Or maybe the increase in gas prices.
Colleen, I’m pretty sure that that is just a vid made for Youtube. Elton John wrote all the music for “The Lion King”.
I believe DC’s song is this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK_E7xS7AtQ
When i search youtube for roberta flack, and song fist time ever saw YF….included always is…tah dah…. Leona Lewis. hmmmmmm
Ok, here goes:
1. Archuleta: nice a capella, but why didn’t he play the piano? A bit boring, which is not surprising since he doesn’t know what the lyrics mean. Best part was when Simon told off the annoying waving hand girls.
Hi, everyone: Well, you’re all watching the show now, so you’ll see what everyone says. Rehearsal did go by very fast. Each song is short, and they’re cramming nine songs into an hour. The songs were so short, I don’t think any of them were outstanding. But I don’t trust my read on things anymore. The audience loved Archie and Cook best. I thought Cook had the best songs. Syesha’s songs were too showy; she should have thrown in a ballad to connect with the audience. I’ll be interested to hear what y’all think. I’ll be in chat if anyone has questions.
WOOHOO ROUND 1 COOK!!!!!!!
Jersey, You are absolutely right! The version I found was made just for youtube. Sorry for the misquote!
jersey
May 13th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Colleen, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m pretty sure that that is just a vid made for Youtube. Elton John wrote all the music for à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Lion Kingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .
I am so jealous of everyone on the East coast, who is watching the show right now. MTZ is 2 hours behind you and patiently waiting!
Crossing my fingers Cookie gets Moulton Hot Lava reviews.
2. Syesha: Ok, she has a nice voice, but seriously, an Alicia Keyes song? Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s freaking Alicia Keyes. She has power. She has spirit. She has ridiculous animation. You can have a nice voice, but you canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t top Alicia. Not her fault, but it is what it is.
3. David Freaking Cook. Beautiful. Immaculate. I’m talking about his voice. He knows what those lyrics mean. He feels it.
Why is Syesha talking like a “hot mess”?
4. Archuleta: Ok, so I’m a Cook fan, so admittedly I’m biased. I’m trying to objective here. It was a good song choice. He was being young. He even had an edge in his eyes. However, Chris Brown sings it much smoother, better, with more heart. Since it’s such a recent song, the comparison has to happen. Sorry. But I will be nice and say that at least he didn’t pick another ballad, and at least he said “my boo” and “little figure.” You know his dad is going to yell at him, so I don’t want to be too mean.
5. Syesha was ok. But nothing spectacular except for her last notes. Those were nice.
6. David Cook: I thought it was pretty good. I hate that the song is too short, but I thought he brought some passion back that was missing from the last two weeks.
7. Archuleta: Uh…kind of stopped paying attention. I guess it’s not his fault he gets elevator music. I don’t know, if he played the piano with it or something, it would give it some oomph.
8. Syesha: Poor her. She sings nicely. She smiles. It’s not her fault they give her a non-American Idol type song as the last one. Oh well.
moved to the other thread….