So, we came very close to realizing my Dream Team for the Final 4, sadly Siobhan Magnus was cut too soon and that 4th spot ended up going to Michael Lynche instead. However, I have to say he has done a decent job of filling the spot.
This week we had songs from movies and Jamie Foxx as a mentor. Is it just me, or is Jamie Foxx a one trick pony with his "mentoring techniques". Basically he gets right in the contestants face and makes them "seduce him" as they sing. Yes, he did this last year too. The new twist? He gave them a shirt that either said "Artist" if they were good or "Contestant" if they were bad. Kudos to Big Mike for not accepting the "Contestant" shirt. I mean, really Jamie?? I truly hope the rumors that Jamie is a contender to take Simon's spot as a judge next season is NOT true. I could not handle him every week. Overall, though, I think some poor choices were made for songs for the individual performances, aside from Crystal. However, the duets pretty much made up for that. I don't have too much to say this week, but let's take a look at the night and see how everyone fared.
Individual Performances:
Crystal Bowersox ♪♪♪♪ - Crystal has reclaimed her top spot in my list. This performance as ever true to her style and the type of artist she is. I agree with the judges, she made this song better than the original. I am sure this is the type of stuff we will see on her album.
Lee DeWyze ♪♪♪ - Not a good performance from my man Lee. He struggled with the notes and pitch and it did not do a great job of really showing off his unique vocal qualities. Lee seemed to hold back a little, most likely because of the continual back and forth between his upper and lower register. I will give him props for choosing that song because that is some tough stuff to do in a song. But, not a big fan of this performance.
Michael Lynche ♪♪♪ - Again, solid vocals but boring and predictable and anticlimactic performance. He said his goal was 3rd and I think he has done enough to achieve that, so he should be proud. Plus, we get to rep St Pete if he makes his goal which will be huge for the town! If nothing else, I am rooting for that! lol
Casey James ♪♪ 1/2 - Not a fan of this performance. Boring and almost apathetic. After last week Casey needed to really come out with something strong. Perhaps he is over being a contestant and doesn't care to advance any farther; at least that is how it sort of comes across to me. I think, if that if the case for him, he will probably get his wish this week.
Duets:
Lee & Crystal ♪♪♪♪♪ - This, in my opinion, was the "moment" of the season and the first 5 Note earner of my blog! The idea alone of a Lee/Crystal duet is awesome enough, but then they knocked it out of the park with their performance! At first, I was nervous that they were doing "Falling" after Kris Allen did it last season, but they took it and ran with it! I cannot wait to download this on iTunes!!! Seriously, this was awesome! Best performance of the whole season!!
Casey & Mike ♪♪♪ 1/2 - In short, Big Mike saved this performance. Casey created a shaky start but Mike's smooth vocals came in and made it all better. Quite a contrasting pair, seeing as they have extremely opposing types of voices, but like there was any other choice; the judges were not going to pass up putting Lee & Crystal together! lol
Not the best show this week, other than the Lee/Crystal duet. Results should be pretty cut and dry. I'm going to say Mike & Casey are the bottom 2 and we say good bye to Casey tonight. Keeping my fingers crossed for no "shocker results" tonight. If everything goes as planned, let the mayhem in St Pete begin! lol
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