Congrats and good luck to all the idols!

This is for sure all over the internet, but in an interview this morning on Fox’s morning news show, Jason said that he mouthed “Vote! Vote!” and only later realized it could look like “Don’t vote.” That sounds like him–and I think if he had indeed said “don’t vote” he would have said so (why not, at this point?).

I think was spot on in realizing his inexperience was catching up with him and he really did not know how to cope–but I’m going to miss him. His a raw, natural talent right now, but he has a lovely way of interpreting song lyrics and a great voice for recording, and I look forward with great interest to seeing what he comes up in the future. (Anyone who can make me like a Mariah Carey song is someone to keep an eye on, LOL!)

By the way, the studio version of Mr. Tambourine Man is now available on iTunes, and is well worth a listen…

Anita, now I believe even more that Jason forgot the lyrics on purpose. What a great personality and raw talent that can be developed. I do not want to see a TOP 10 of all professional singers. If a contestant has had a record contract with a released CD, they should not be on the show.

Jason is so funny and so sweet. He will be missed!

Jason has a superb recorded voice – every one of his itunes songs is good. I hope a nice record label takes him under their wing and nurtures him. He’s right – he is inexperienced, and it caught up with him.

But I sure am glad we got to know him over these last few weeks.

Wiping away a tear here………..I really liked each and every one of the top 12 this year for so many different reasons. Heading for a David vs David finale, no doubt about that. Should be interesting.

Five weeks? Wow – that’s along time to be sick Kariann

Going to watch the show. Will check back later.

Thanks everyone.

” Heh, I’m not the only one to think Jason was sabotogued by his own nerves. ” Something just isn’t right about the forgotten lyrics on “Tambourine Man.” I just have this feeling that maybe he did this deliberately. I played the performance 10 times and he ‘drums’ along about 5-6 words, then moves smoothly back into a wonderful version of the song. I have wanted him to do Dylan all season long and I was pleased. I know I will miss him.

Syesha is beautiful and talented but I don’t know if she was being “the actress” last night. Part of me feels she was sincere. No, no, no to “Proud Mary.” We have seen better performances on AI. I did like her second performance; very moving. Syesha has improved quite a bit.

I also loved both of David Archuleta’s performances. “Stand by Me” is my favorite song, and I think he did a lovely version. I wish he had done one upbeat number instead of “Love Me Tender.” I can only relate to the original version by Elvis.

David Cook underperformed and I didn’t really like the first song. It will be exciting to see David vs David in the finale.

Thank you for the information wadahoot. Why am I not surprised?

Welcome, kathylmh!

Both are SO neat! How did you hear about those stories? I have a 19 year old, so I know something like a best friend and a Mama make a LOT of difference! Is David’s Mom not in LA for the show … just Dad?
Thanks for the heartwarming info!

Anita

If you all remember Benji Schwimmer of So You Think You Can Dance season 2, he was the same way. He had just come off his 2-yr Morman mission & was ~21, he was sweet, innocent, and a bit naive. Maybe it has something to do with their faith and how sheltered the kids are kept. The longer Benji was in Hollywood, the more outrageous he got. Benji is now a seasoned & well traveled professional dancer and not so innocent.

I think the reason David looked so at ease on stage this week is because he got to spend time with Mom in Vegas and his best friend, Adam, finally got to attend a show. Little things like that make a world of difference to a 17-year old.

“There’s been a lot of speculation over whether 17-year-old David Archuleta’s father Jeff is an overinvolved stage dad. This Thursday morning, Papa isn’t doing much to dispel the rumors as his son rehearses the Neil Diamond anthem ”America.”

”There’s too many ‘Todays,”’ he tells associate musical director Michael Orland of the climactic, repeated lyric, while pacing around the room.
The comments continue throughout the rehearsal: ”Neil Diamond’s voice is a fifth lower than his” and ”The edit to do is 8 to 10 seconds before ‘My country ’tis of thee”’ and ”The beginning needs to have a U2 vibe.”
He also occasionally compliments his son, who stands silently by the mic nervously pivoting one foot on its heel.
”My dad is like my translator,” Archuleta later says. ”I have issues explaining what I want.” “

David A. hit it out of the ball park- I loved his falsetto on both songs.

David C.- did not love either of his songs. I thought he should have gone with at least one real rock/uptempo performance. Actually, earlier this week I thought it might’ve been kind of cool if he gone “rockabilly” (can’t think of an example, maybe “Wake up Little Susie”? )

Syesha- thought she did both songs fairly well. Maybe movement in “Proud Mary” got in the way of her vocals. I really liked her second song but wish she had handled the final notes a little differently.

Jason- loved that he came out of his shell on the first song. Second song sounded a bit rushed (maybe it was the nerves that someone mentioned?).

Anita

jason is basically a dorm room crooner who doesn’t understand the rhythmic foundations of the reggae music he claimed to embrace. he really needs to take this all a bit more seriously and practice more, perhaps even listen to bob marley…

david cook has a great voice, but last night was a disappointment. the first song was uninspiring and the second perhaps too formulaic–the slow groovy gravelly part followed by the surprise glory notes. it was dramatic a couple of times and now is getting old. i could not listen to a whole cd or concert of it. plus, the glory notes always sound tinny and shallow to me, just when i want to hear more depth. they lose resonance. also, i am also beginning to be driven crazy by the chin-up position of his head, which seems to detach him from caring for the audience and put him in a smug-looking position–head thrown back, nose in the air.

for me, i shed a few tears during “love me tender.” no, it wasn’t “the king’s” arrangement, but it was beautiful and up-dated. even my teen-aged daughters liked it quite a bit and they are david cook/jason castro fans. both of his songs were sweet and heart-felt. his singing is like a breath of fresh air in a very hard and edgy world.

and despite what many think–that david a’s fans are mostly teeny boppers or old bags, i am finding that there is a wide spectrum of ages and types who enjoy david a’s sincere, and yes, even perfect singing. anyone who does some due diligence, as i have, will find that those who know david or even know of david assert that the innocence and shy demeanor are no act. he is not fake. he is just as sweet as he seems. thank heavens for that! my hope is that he can stay that way in spite of what his future now looks like.

Will start working on the article ASAP. I am still not 100% in terms of this flu, so I am moving a bit slow here.

Thanks for adding your comments everyone and nice to see new faces on here as well.