Tse Me: April 2006

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Love Songs

Since Linda is in the hospital blog away!

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

The boot off

7 were left and I missed the first half of the show. But I made it for the actual kick off.

Ryan separated the groups into:

Kelly, Elliot and Katherine
Chris, Paris and Ace

that left Taylor on the sofa.

then Ryan did that thing I hate. He made Taylor choose which group he'd stand next to if he were safe. (His shirt was so tight that every single button was pulling).

It was a hard choice because there were good and bad in each group (well, popular and not so much in each group).

He did a fake out on Ryan but in the end Taylor went to stand by Kellie's group. Yep, he was right.

I'm shocked that Chris was in the bottom 3. I'm rooting for Paris to take off, but Ryan let her sit down. (and incidentally, didn't she look like like Dorothy from the Wiz?)

anyhow, Ace was booted. I'm not surprised, but I still wish it were Paris, or Kellie even. Oh well.

Chenita, good luck with your proceedure! Fla, hope you feel better. Miss you guys!

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

The Great American Songbook

I have all of these CDs, I love the series and I love the way Rod Stewart sings these songs, so I'm curious what the contestants will do.

The night started off with Chris singing What a Wonderful World. I think he has an amazing voice and is my pick for the overall winner, and he did not disappoint tonight. He's great.

This is totally Paris' genre. I think her voice was made for this type of singing. She sang Foolish Things really well. But her costume makes her look like a secretary. The look is too old for her.

Taylor came out with You Send me. While he was good, the song was a bit repetitive and was - as the judges say - safe. Except for the last 3 seconds, he really didn't show off his personality.

Elliot must be growing on me. He's still hard on the eyes, but I thought he did ok with It Had To Be You.

Kelly came out starting Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered and, unlike the judges, I think it suited her voice. However she just stood there like a statue and showed no personality at all. This is one of my faves that Rod Stewart does, so its hard for me to love another rendition. I agree with Simon, she started out really strong, but then just poofed out for me.

Ace surprised me with That's All. I thought he was really good. I didn't love the slicked back look, but I loved how he mixed up the song a bit. I don't really feel like anyone else really did that throughout their song (except maybe Chris did a bit - but that could have just been a byproduct of his voice). I disagree with the judges, I wouldn't want to hear him sing an entire song in falsetto. I think he knocks it out when he does that, but an entire song would grate on my last nerve.

Katherine blew me away. She sounded like she sang Someone To Watch Over Me her whole life. She came across sweet and sultry at the same time.

If I picked a bottom 2, it would be Taylor and Kelly. If I added a bottom 3, then I'd through Elliot in the mix.

Unfortunately, even though I'm ready to see Paris leave, she did well this week, so she's staying put for awhile.

Season 5 has some strong singers.

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

... and another one bites the dust

(I couldn't resist)

I couldn't imagine how they were gonna fill up an entire hour, but they sure do have a lot of fluff!

When they got to the bottom sofa, I was so hoping that Paris would go home. I'm done with her hair extensions, her excessive crying, and her one dimensional singing.

No such luck. Of the remaining 3, I felt that Ace should go, because he's been consistenly mediocre. While Bucky hasn't blown me away either, I thought he was one of the best of Tues night. Obviously, that leaves Elliot who I wanted to sit back down.

Ace even looked all night like he thought he was gonna be the one to go. Where Chicken Little got al the Long Island and Gramma votes, Ace must be pulling in the teen girls who are using all their parent's money texting a vote for him.

Anyway, he skated by again and we said goodbye to Bucky, who took it like a true Southern Gentleman.

At some point, I'm gonna set up blogs for the next few weeks, just in case, I pop out Baby Correia. Just Scroll down to the week you're watching. I'll catch up when I can. Besides Chenita won't be able to watch Idol NOR see the blog in a week anyway! :)

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Top 8 sings Queen

I went into this show with a bit of curiosity but with a preconception that this was gonna be a bad, bad night. But overall, I think they were all good. Well none stood out as bad for me.

Bucky rocked out with Fat Bottomed Girls. I was surprised as heck and loved his rendition. I think he's improving.

Then Ace came out with We Will Rock You and, while there were some off-key notes, he wasn't horrible either. However, it felt a bit disrespectful that he kept wanting to change the arrangement when the band so clearly didn't want to. I didn't love his arrangement. It felt like 3 separate songs.

Kellie shocked the heck out of me with Bohemian Rhapsody. I thought she was entertaining, for the most part, she really sang the song well. She definitely broke out of her comfort zone and took on rock like a pro. Now, I know Juanita will cringe at her running up to Queen and hugging them (she's say it was plannned to make her stand out, blah blah blah) but that's just the southern way. Why just wave hello when you can hug? Also, I know that she'll also comment that the 'on paper' thing was just Kellie pretending to be stupid. I think she's just stupid. LOL

Chris sang some obscure song. I didn't love the song, but his voice stands alone. I thought that he would be the one guy to really take over this theme. I wish he'd done a more well known song. Oh well. And the judges said the same thing. LOL

Katherine sang some Highlander song. I didn't love this song either. Apparently the judges all thought she was the best of the night. It was hard to tell, cuz the song was kinda Broadway, and kinda lame. Her voice was nice - it seems to go off key a bit in some parts. But then again, our digital cable was also fluctuating, too.

Elliot sang Somebody To Love. I expected more from him. I thought it was a good song choice and I was looking forward to hear him tackle it. I was a bit disappointed. But, Juanita -- I really think they gave him a make-over! He looks a lot better!

Taylor sang Crazy Little Thing Called Love - I like him, but I didn't love his rendition of this song. When I heard that he'd changed his song to this one, my first thought was, "good choice!" it was ehhh for me.

Paris sang some song that sounded like a soundtrack for a James Bond movie. Of course, she had new hair extenstions. I say... pick a look, man. Anyhow, while the song is unknown to me, I really thought she did a good job.

Lets see.... my faves for the night: Bucky, Kellie and Chris -even tho I didn't know the song
my least favorites: Taylor, Elliot, and maybe (at the same time) Chris - cuz he shoulda picked a better song.

and one more thing... the reason I didn't blog much last week, was cuz as soon as Idol was over, I had to call Flavia and find out about her new condition. She looks adorable, by the way.

I'm ready for her to hang up the parade of never ending ponchos and get her boots re-heeled. But she apparently only wanted to buy capris maternity pants - as if she couldn't possibly wear full length jeans in the Spring and Summer! And one additional thing to make fun of her for... My other theory is that she's gonna keep wearing her boots until the rest of Manhattan is well into sandles. You know how she used to go to Bryant Park in the dead of Summer in long sleeves, black pants and boots with socks. That's our Fla!

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Country Boot-Off

So that you guys don't beat me up, I'm half posting. I'll write more in the morning, but go ahead and blog away.

well, as I was watching and they separated the remaining 9 into 3 groups, I thought -- Juanita nailed it, its Bucky, Ace and Katherine. Then Lo and Behold, say it ain't so! Its Mandisa, Elliot and Paris.

Now, I'm torn, I'm sure Mandisa will sit down but of the remaining 2, I would prefer Paris to go, because she is more one dimensional and I'd love to see where Elliot will take it.

Then - surprise again - Paris sits down. and somehow, America kicks off Mandisa. I'd pegged her for one of the top 3! My guess is that America just didn't vote for her because they figured she would get enough backing and used their calls for the other, weaker singers.

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Country nite

I'm gonna make a prediction here... Juanita's gonna hate this nite! LOL

Kenny Rogers is their 'tutor' for the show. And Taylor Hicks started us off with Take Me Home Country Roads. He changed it up, but only in strange places. I liked the original better. Plus he seemed to be straining his voice. Didn't love it. I woulda picked another song. There are tons of country songs and he picks one from 1970?

Mandisa looked sassy and coy as she sang Any Man of Mine. I think she did a great job. She picked a fun song and sang it adorably. Apparently, the judges completely disagreed with me. lol

Elliot sang If Tomorrow Never Comes. Color me crazy - ok, well, Chenita already does - but is Elliot looking better - less creepy?? I think he did a great job, too. I like the little changes he made to the song. It was sweet. I think Kenny Roger's advice was spot on.

Paris put away the hair extensions for the night. and Ryan even commented on it. She said that each hair style shows a different side of her. I think she needs to pick one friggin side. She sang How Do I Live Without You. that's a country song? Isn't that Celine Dion? Maybe she heard 'country' and thought well, Canada is another country. Or is it Toni Braxton? Maybe California's another country. who knows. Anyway, it was kinda forgettable for me.

Ace is singing I Wanna Cry. He may be crying himself off the stage tomorrow night. I have no clue what this song is. He's the weakest link. His voice is shaky in parts and he's not hitting the low, steady notes. As he holds up his hand to indicate 'call in for #5' I can't help but notice that he's got big ole hands.

Kelly's breasts are practically pouring out. She's singing Fancy - I don't know this song either. oh, I guess I DO know this song. She's good with spunky songs.

Right about now, Juanita's pretending that Ryan needs her so she can skip the rest of the night. LOL. Chenita's just gotten home and is using toothpicks to hold her eyes open. And Flavia went to sleep cuz she could care less about Country.

Chris is next. I can't wait to hear what he does! He has great control over his voice. And this song really shows that he doesn't have to only do the hard rock type songs. I think this is sexier than when he shouts and jumps all over the stage. I loved it even tho I didn't know the song. I literally COLed (Clapped out loud). I still think he should win.

Katherine I suppose the name of this song is Bringing Out the Elvis in Me. ??? I don't know it. It was ok, didn't bowl me over, but she's cute and fun.

did anyone notice the pianist looked like Clay Aiken? LOL

Bucky - is that a country song? I woulda thought he'd pick a more country song on the one night he could. Best I Ever Had -- isn't that a song by Vertical Horizon? I love the song and I think he did a good job. I liked his outfit - but whats up with the bazillion earrings?

I think the worse TONIGHT for me, were Ace, Taylor and Paris.
My favorites were Mandisa, Elliot, Chris

but tonight, its anyone's game.

Tse Me