That`s some pretty strong screaming before your performance, Archie. Your voice sounds like gold – pure gold!

I love seeing Archie at the piano -it brings all of his superior musical gifts together in one precious package.

The song is a perfect emotional fit for David and his voice during the refrain sounded heavenly -like an angel.

His vocal runs sounded so smooth and every note was perfectly centered.

This was a passionate and extremely memorable performance.

Apologize- David Archuleta (Full Version San Diego): Video By ThinkOfMeArchie

And then we turned to something more current. Now, who said he could not sound current. This song sounds better than the original – the head tone alone is killer.

And I love how David stayed totally in the moment, even seconds after the song ended. What a mature and sensitive artist. What a career he has in store!

Stand By Me- David Archuleta (Full Version San Diego): Video By ThinkOfMeArchie

Loved loved loved how David dedicated the song to the entire audience on behalf of all the Idols. Is this kid a sweetheart or what!!

His voice just soars in this a cappella song – just his gorgeous voice, a few background singers and some light percussion.

And then when the tempo kicks up a few notches for the `beautiful girls`segment and little Archie swings those Latin hips, the number totally becomes – well – hot. Now, there`s a word I dont use too often.` Leave it to Archie to inspire me!

Great great number and he left his fangirls swooning – for sure. I`m telling you, I said this in another thread, but the kid`s going to break mucho hearts over the course of time.

When You Say You Love Me – David Archuleta (Full Version San Diego): Video By ThinkOfMeArchie

The showtopper of showstopper numbers performed by David on this tour. I love his voice so much on this number. He sings with the same technique that Josh Groban uses, yet, he sounds less classical and studied in his approach.

His voice wraps around the melody line with ease and passion – his vocal sound is so fluid and focused. How he sustains and projects those notes with such strength, given his young age, is the stuff of prodigies.

He pours his heart and soul into this number. The way he reaches out to the audience when he says Ì love you`at the end was so endearing and so sincere. What a sweet, genuine young man. Love this kid so much!

If he models his new CD after the selection of songs he performs on this tour, he will have a perfectly formulated CD that will sell gangbusters.

Oh wow, Carly – that voice of yours never fails to amaze me. Your vocal and choreographic elements in this song are stellar x1000.

Your upper register notes were spectacular, considering that the majority of the song rested in your upper range.

You made it sound so easy! There is an experienced level of technical focus happening when you sing and the result is an effortless, confident and jaw-dropping performance. Brava!

I Drove All Night – Carly Smithson (Full Version San Diego): Video By ThinkOfMeArchie

I love the way you ascend your upper range, as easy as climbing a few stairs.

However, your technical artistry is what solidifies this and all your performances.

This is a great song because it highlights the strength of your vocal power.

It also signifies your ability to sustain your vowels with perfect pitch and focus.

You paced this song tremendously well Carly – not a breathy, misplaced note through the entire number. Brava once again!

Oh Jason – do the fans LOVE YOU. And you communicate so well with your audience when introducing this song. I loved the new and renewed Jason.

You really emote this song so well – lots of feeling, so expressive and this adds a greater dimension to your vocal sound.

Outstanding work.

P.S. I would sing this song a semi-tone or tone lower. I think it would sit better in your natural singing range.

Daydream- Jason Castro (Full Version San Diego): Video By ThinkOfMeArchie

Loved the spoken intro. to this song How true, Jason. How true!

This is my favorite Jason song. It absolutely captures the essence of your artistry – a relaxed, folksy vibe that is so refreshing to hear.

And yet, when the song is a perfect fit, the voice soars to new heights. Your voice effortlessly and seamlessly caresses and reinvents the melodic line of this song.

Spectacular performance once again. Bravo!

Great performance skills, but, yikes, the vocals sounded all over the place. A little sharp for the most part.

But she is as cute as a button and her choreographic work was excellent.

Now, she just has to learn to balance solid vocals with solid choreography.

Group Video: In the Name of Love – Bottom 6 Idols Only Video by ThinkOfMeArchie

This was a great performance from these six talented singers. Great harmonies from Chikeze, Kristy, Ramiele and Brooke.

Then Michael Johns and Carly Smithson came on and catapulted this performance to amazing heights. They have such naturally beautiful and distinctive voices.

However, this was an amazing visual and aural performance. All singers deserve a standing “O”

Next up: Jason Castro singing “Crazy” and “Daydream” See you in a bit!

My second favorite Cookie song and it is every bit as memorable as his Idol performance of this great number. Even better, because he sings the full, potent version of this song. So haunting and evocative. Oh my – he is a star!

The audience ate it up. It is a superb, breathtaking performance that showcases David’s vocal strengths. That upper range is killer and I only hope and pray that he keeps the technique front and center throughout this chaotic tour.

Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – David Cook (Full Version San Diego): Video By ThinkOfMeArchie

Here comes the funky arrangement of this song. Much better than the Idol performance. Loved his stage banter during the instrumental segments of this song.

He sings so effortlessly and makes it look so easy. Loved the minor 3rd glissando at the end of this song. Super duper! I am running out of descriptive words here.

Time to move on to another performer(s). Bravo David Cook! KUDOS.

Next up: A group number and a review of Ramiele’s performance. Later on today.

This will always be my favorite David Cook song. This is the song that cemented his place in the Top 12 and, ultimately, his Idol crown.

Retro Link: http://masterclasslady.com/2008/03/08/well-hello-david-cook-and-welcome-to-american-idol-season-7-top-12/

Outstanding, very strong performance. That upper voice “I love you” is still a kicker, isn’t it? And, he is loving his audience and vice versa. They cannot get enough of Cookie!

My Hero – David Cook (Full Version San Diego): Video By
ThinkOfMeArchie

Loved his heartwarming dialogue at the beginning of this song. A dedication to his brother who has displayed such courage and strength throughout his battle of cancer.

Now, this song siginified the rock-influenced vibe that is David Cook. Finally, he gets to perform a song that highlights his strength as a rock artist.

Oustanding, extremely memorable performance. The audience loved it and totally rocked out with him. Super solid vocals. He looks like a rockstar on that stage!

Next up: David Cook singing Billie Jean and Don’t Want To Miss A Thing

David Cook’s smile and humble demeanor gets me everytime. I still think he canNOT believe what’s happened here. His shy stance at the end of this number signified this. What a sweetheart he is!

Once again, he gave another outstanding performance of this song, improvising on the melody with his strong upper voice. He performed with a relaxed sense of passion and he loves his audience so much.

Loved his post song banter – what a gift he is to Idol this season. He is a highly literate, communicative and genuine young man, with a musical intellect that receives a standing “O” from MCL!

Cookie – because of you, we are experiencing the “time of our lives”. Would that this tour could last forever.

More reviews on the other singers throughout the day! Stay tuned!

I had a blast on Fanblast! Would do it again in a heartbeat! And David Archuleta is a Masterclass dream. All “strengths”, very little to “critique”. He keeps getting better and better and better.

Looking forward to seeing the rest of the Top 10 via your videos.

Thanks again!

He did such a wonderful job on all of his songs.

Hello: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxJR7bTKlAo

My Hero: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks2nZ-7Nf38

He rocked the house with this one.

Billie Jean: http://youtube.com/watch?v=NhdvjpvH0y4

Don’t Want To Miss A Thing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep6VPeb4CR0

Snippet of Ramiele (very upbeat.. wish she had done some of this on AI):

Jason Castro Links:

Crazy… (crazy good!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR7mztZmOXU

Daydream (sweet): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spAa7Q5xHVw

It appeared that Jason had a great time and was very relaxed. He sounded GREAT!

SOTR – Jason Castro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfrGF4RRCks

Carly Smithson Links! Another AWESOME performer! She really rocked the house… I didn’t get Evanescence ..I was worried that I wouldn’t have enough memory for the Davids so I was a bit conservative.

Crazy On You: http://youtube.com/watch?v=XhxpKDEnGJM

I Drove All Night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AeUD6QE1nc

I had to watch these before I headed off to dreamland.

Thank you so much for adding these videos to YouTube and posting the links here.

Brooke looked and sounded sensational. Her voice sounded so lush and rich and her vocals were totally relaxed and free. It was an absolute pleasure to see and hear her perform in a manner that truly highlighted her artistic and vocal talents.

And I loved her curly “do”. Very “glam” indeed.

Michael was spectacular. That voice is so gorgeous and he sings from the depths of his heart and soul. Loved the falsetto riffs toward the end – awesome!

He moves and feels his music with such ease and passion. I hope that he continues to enjoy this level of success in his music career. He deserves it!

Let It Be – Brooke White: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajrnB5AshaU

It’s So Right, But It’s So Wrong – Michael Johns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuIiYTwkmCw