The new phenomenon of people singing and instruments has definitely not paid off yet. So far everyone who tries it seems to be worse off, as if the instrument is just a prop, or a distraction from the fact that they suck. The "Hooked on a Feeling" drum kit guy was a perfect example. If you can't sing, it doesn't matter if you can play an instrument. Some guy also failed miserably with a keyboard audition, and one guy was called out for not really even knowing how to strum the guitar he was holding.
The young David Archleta will be one to watch, he has a good voice and got a 100,000,000% yes and a 100 kazillion percent yes from Randy and Paula, respectively. The way that they are throwing around these big numbers, it really may be the best season yet, like the judges have repeatedly said in interviews. There is a lot of talent and more personality than usual this season, which should make things more interesting.
The classic lyric forgetters get their own little montage, which is always good for a laugh, then we revisit the Venezuelan kisser who brought his guitar this time. He simply cannot sing the Bryan Adams number that he and a million other contestants chose, and he will go on home.
Then we have Josiah, the guy who sleeps in his car between little coffee shop gigs. He comes onstage and dismisses the band-thats pretty bold and risky. He spoke with a fake English accent during his first audition, which isn't as pronounced this time, and makes all kinds of theatrical movements as he plays the keyboard. His song choice, that theatrical Queen "Why don't you love me" was baffling to me at first but he somehow made it sound pretty good. It was clearly not the best he could do, and the judges put him through to the next round based on his past audition. Simon even declares this the most memorable audition so far. We find out later that this wanker didn't make the top 24 and he's going home to his car. A little disappointing, but oh well.
For the first time, we can actually check out everyone who made it to Hollywood! All 164 of them!
www.americanidol.com/hollywoodweek
Wednesday night we have reached the top 24, with even more people getting the boot. from 164 to 24 is a lot of people going home. But now we can get down to business and start picking our favorites. here is the website for the top 24,
http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season7/
I cannot make my predictions quite yet because I'm not even sure I've heard all these characters in the top 24 sing yet, but here my faves and picks to go far as of now:
Carly Smithson, 24 - The Irish chick! from Dublin, she has a really cool voice, was on the show in 2005 but had problems with her visa and couldn't compete. I'm glad she came back.
Alexandrea Lushington, only 16 years old! - she is super cute, lots of personality and has a great voice. Obviously a good combo.
Amanda Overmyer, 23 years old-the rock and roll nurse, as she's been dubbed, could do well because she is unique, stylish, and has some pipes.
Asiah Epperson, 19 - Spunky little thing full of positive energy, i like her a lot and hope she does well. very pretty.
Danny Noriega, 18 - has a bit of a 'this season's Sanjaya' vibe to him, except that he is far more talented and has better style and he doesn't seem to be in denial about the fact that he is gay. Seems like kind of a bitchy diva, but I like him.
Kristi Lee Cook, 24, seems like the inevitable annoying religious goody two shoes, which is helpful with some voting groups, and so far has only really succeeded singing "Amazing Grace". We'll see how she does.
Michael Johns, 29 - This guys got it made, at least for a few rounds. He is the Australian heartthrob, and can definitely sing. Seems pretty charming as well.
Ramiele Malubay - 20, I love this girl, she is fun and has a lot of potential.
Robert Carrico - 26, He's like Buck Covington's older, cooler, more talented brother. Good voice, but his hair is a liability.
Syesha Mercado - 21, has a great voice and seems very likable, but she can't seem to stop crying. That gets old real quick.
An impressive crop this year, I am excited to see things really get going!
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