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May 17, 2006
AI 5 : 3 to 2 + results
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When downloading songs, for IE users, RIGHT CLICK the link and choose Save Target As and for Firefox users LEFT CLICK the link and choose to download the song. Or copy and paste the URL to your download managers. If the link doesn't work, the URL is always the correct and accurate. Do not listen to the songs online. Thanks to Gray Charles and Ricky.org for the MP3s.Each contestant sings 3 songs, one chosen by music mogul Clive Davis, one by a particular judge and the last one by themselves. I am just curious why Taylor never choose a Ray Charles song because Elliott sang one. Elliott first and couldn't recognise all 3 songs sung by him. Not his best night but on average he was very good with his soulful voice really shining tonight. But I am afraid he might be kicked out because boobs is an advantage but hey, prove me wrong. I love a Taylor-Elliott finish. >> DOWNLOAD ELLIOTT'S I BELIEVE TO MY SOULURL : http://media.point2e.com/idol_ey_ibtms.mp3>> DOWNLOAD ELLIOTT'S WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVEURL : http://media.point2e.com/idol_ey_wywdfl.mp3>> DOWNLOAD ELLIOTT'S OPEN ARMSURL : http://media.point2e.com/idol_ey_openarms.mp3Katharine sang let's see...she oversang I Believe I Can Fly that almost made me flew out of the door in disgust, then she was given Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Simon Cowell and she sat there and sang and though everybody said she was great, I thought she was way too pompous and truth be told, sang like she is a robot without a single shred of feelings. I notice also she can't take criticisms. I believe she is those types that thinks she is such a great singer when in reality she is mediocre at best. She manages to kill each song she has ever sung. Elliott on the other hand is those type that "You mean I was great? Oh thanks!" when he is actually a better singer than he thinks he is. Taylor is those type who knows who he is musically. And that is why he looked so miserable when he had to sing a Bruce Sprinsteen song chosen by Clive Davis. He sang it well and he does have that raspy voice like The Boss himself. Randy chose him a good song, You're So Beautiful and though the lyrics is limited and in the beginning it wasn't great and he does look constipated, he does sing it with such emotions I felt like I was melting. Such a great singer. He chose for himself a rather strange song that I can't remember. It started weird but he ended it with flourish, the Hicks style and he proves why he IS an American Idol. If he doesn't win, I do not know who will and should win. He is by far the most unique contestant but I was a tad annoyed that he kept saying SOUL PATROL SOUL PATROL SOUL PATROL. >> DOWNLOAD TAYLOR'S DANCING IN THE DARKURL : http://media.point2e.com/idol_th_ditd.mp3>> DOWNLOAD TAYLOR'S YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFULURL : http://media.point2e.com/idol_th_yasb.mp3>> DOWNLOAD TAYLOR'S TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESSURL : http://media.point2e.com/idol_th_tenderness.mp3What is great though with Ciplak man gone (rumour has it he may front Fuel but Fuel's fans say "Thanks but no thanks") the others got a fair amount of exposure, lightning and solo music. Anyway can't say much because I really have no comments other than to say I hope America will vote wisely and Elliott, the one who actually improved the most should deserve a chance to be in the final. The arrogant Boobs can just go home and I am not saying this because she is pretty and I am a girl jealous of her; she simply is a ver good karaoke singer but not those that can reach out to millions with her voice and her music. GO GO GO TAYLOR! GO GO GO ELLIOTT!!
Anyway my prediction. Elliott because everyone is just waiting to kick him out. If I have it my way, Katharine. She was horrible, mediocre and horrible again, in that particular order.
AN UPDATE
I just read the blogs where they claim the show is now engineered and structured in such a way to pave the way for Taylor's win. Excuse me, so what about Katharine's sitting on the floor? Give him credit please. Taylor is an excellent performance, strange ticks and wooooo and all. He is by far the most consistent performer although his voice isn't always up to par but so is the many other Grammy winners. And I do not understand how everybody could just edge Elliott out simply because they thought Katharine's Somewhere Over The Rainbow was great, excellent, the best? She so badly sung the other two songs that she is clearly inconsistent. Of course her now infamous "I didn't pick that song!" didn't quite help because the songs she picked for herself were also overperformed. So my conclusion is she simply couldn't control her singing, tending to flip over the hair and sing into the mike as her head is tilt back. If everyone can ctiticise Elliott for his bobbing up and down and Taylor's ticks, what about Katharine's signature pose? And what is so great about her Rainbow version? Do download the MP3 because I believe only then can you hear how over the top her interpretation was and what is worse? That that was supposed to be the performance of the night? Everyone criticise Taylor as karaoke-ish. I can't see anyone more karaoke than her. Of course everyone at this stage is diamond in the rough but consistency, vocals and an ability to command ones vocals to do ones bidding. Second to Daughtry, I dislike her the most. For her arrogance, for everybody loving her big vocal voice. Please..please..please...I know Elliott is gone case. But to her? That;s giving her way too much credit. More than one blog said how they almost shed tears listening to her interpretation. I almost did too, because of pure frustration how she screwed up the song. Elliott, I know is..is..I can't bear to see the results show tomorrow but I must. I must see him perform for the last time and hopefully somebody will sign him on, groom him and give him a big band and orchestra. He belongs in such an environment.
RESULTS
My heart knows no sorrow like this, well actually it does but my heart is crying. I knew the results even before reading them but still it pains me. I must watch his final performance because I know he will give us all a classy end to his illustrous run. I can't wait for his album and I can't wait for Taylor to win this. But I must ask this question. My dear fellow Americans who rooted for Elliott, why didn't you vote harder? Why didn't you vote like there's no tomorrow? How can you let one feelingless, arrogant, medicore and undeserving singer who had one good song and two awful ones get through when Elliott was consistently consistent? How can you do this to him?
HOW COULD YOU?! IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT YOU SO CALLED ELLIOT'S FANS! ALL YOUR VOTE!! I CAN'T VOTE BECAUSE I AM A MALAYSIAN LIVING IN MALAYSIA BUT YOU ALL, YOU ALL WHO APPRECIATE RAW TALENT, GOLDEN VOICE AND A PASSION FOR MUSIC COUPLED WITH A HUMBLE DISPOSITION, HOW CAN YOU DISAPPOINT THE WORLD BY LETTING HER GET BY AND ELLIOTT STRANDED.
Soooo, NOW TAYLOR'S FANS ... ARE YOU GONNA LET YOUR PATROLMAN STRANDED ALSO NEXT WEEK? SOUL PATROL, UNITE! VOTE! UNITE AND BEAT THE PHEEVER. LET REAL TALENT AND HUMILITY GET THROUGH! LET AMERICAN IDOL FOR ONCE GET IT RIGHT AND MAKE IT GOOD!
ELLIOTT'S FANS FROM AMERICA, SHAME ON YOU! HOW COULD YOU?!??!?!?
4 hours later
I apologise for my emotional outburst. I saw this results show and was overwhelmed by emotions. Taylor went back home and the fans who greeted him could only be rivalled by Elliott's hometown. It seems the smaller the place the bigger the welcome. Katharine's welcome was a bit lacking but hey, she got 2nd place didn't she? Anyway Taylor's fans were coming out by the hundreds and thousands, the part where the shopping complex were full of people was overwhelming. Elliott's hometown filled an entire stadium with people who greeted him and that was even more overwhelming. Apparently the race was so close it was point decimal decimal number. You get what I mean. I have a feeling Elliott knew he was doomed. Ryan didn't mention who got no. 1 spot though but I guess it must be Taylor so SOUL PATROL!! GREAT JOB!! KEEP IT UP!! Elliott ended the night by being the humble likeable guy that he is. There is not on single indecent malicious shred in this sweet man and he cried and then happily smiled because he made it this far. He should be a poster boy for AI franchise because in his interview clip he said he was lost and didn't where to begin until AI came along and he found what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. I was crying by then. I really was crying because he was such a sweet sweet gentleman. His end song was amazing, sang better than last night as all pressure was off. How I hoped for a miracle but he didn't make it as predicted but emerged the most gracious winner thus far, apart from John Stevens.
Elliott, if you're reading this, I always love to say this to talented people who has what it takes to go all the way ... see you at the Grammys.
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I beg to differ abrout Katharine's performance. I always thought of her as a mere average singer. However, tonight she totally blew me away with Somewhere Over the Rainbow. To tell u the truth, just sitting there listening to her quietly, it was as though time had stopped and I just wanted to hear her sing. It sounds unbelievable but it's true. In fact, I think I choked a little as I was listening to her singing. Such a beautiful rendition.
Elliot for me was a little disappointing though. I think I blame it more on the song choices. He has great vocals, no doubt, but I think he isn't able to really harness it to its full potential. Compared to Katharine and Taylor, he just didn't shine for me.
Frankly, if I were to choose between Elliot and Taylor's vocals, I'd prefer Taylor's, whose voice is smoother and has a fuller body to it. Very comfortable to listen to.
But at the end of the day, Somewhere Over the Rainbow stuck with me to the end of the show.
And her expressions were right.
Unlike the other night's Can't Help Falling In Love. She was grinning throughout that song.
I give her credit for the performance. And Simon too. For picking that song.