Alright, it's time for my opinions on the second part of the judges' homes. I've been VERY careful to stay off of social media for the most part and avoid watching anything that might mention who is through. I have two episodes on my DVR to get to, and apparently the show is then off the air until November 2nd (thank you, baseball...they couldn't pick another channel???).
So, let's jump right into the second part of this three-part section:
First up this episode is Jazzlyn. This girl has absolutely NO confidence and I thought she was SO GOOD in her first audition. I liked her very, very much. Interesting arrangement of "I Will Survive", and I wasn't sure if it was hers or someone else had remade the song before. Poor thing hadn't lost her nerves between rehearsal and her big moment. I think she's got potential. Hopefully she gets a chance.
This Brennin guy...I don't like his whole look. The V-neck tee was TOO V-neck, the big necklace charm, the Dwight Yoakum skinny-jeans: it just doesn't appeal to me. But his voice isn't bad. He just reminds me of a member of a boy band that got put in the wrong decade, haha. I don't know the song he sang (I have hated almost every song choice by the judges so far...shouldn't the contestants be picking the songs that represent who they are wanting to be??), but it seemed okay. OH MY GOSH!!! Rihanna just said "90's boy band" after I'd already typed that, TOO FUNNY!!! But it's just too true...
Stereo Hogzz...I kinda like their name, it's clever. They seem like nice boys, and I like everything they've done so far. I was sort of laughing at their choreography, but MAN I liked their song and the way they sang it! That's not a song you think of as being able to be current, but you could hear that version of "Heard It Through the Grapevine" on the radio today, easily. Like them!!!
JOSH!!!! One of my favorites of the season so far...his rendition of "At Last" in his audition had me falling madly in love with the tone of his voice! I was shocked to see he had a 13-year old daughter, he doesn't look old enough. But Nicole better put this guy through...but she gave him Roberta Flack's "The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face)"??? Not a bad song, but doesn't show off that gutteral tone to his voice we have heard before. He did the best he could, but that kind of song isn't what he'd be doing, so I have no idea why he's having to sing it. Seriously...love this guy, he needs to be top on her list to put through.
Next group up is 2 Squar'd. I don't remember them, really, so I'm ready to hear them sing "Bohemian Rhapsody". Because, c'mon...could it be a harder song to SING and show off your ability??? I swear the judges picked THE worst songs for the most part. Not impressed with this group, but it could just be the song...unfortunate for them if they don't make it through. I'd be so angry at this part of the process if I didn't get to show what I was about.
Got another country singer, this Tim guy. I vaguely remember him, and I recall thinking he was a decent country singer, but he's not someone I would listen to. He seems like a really nice guy, though. So this country singer is given a Luther Vandross song?? "Dance With My Father" might be able to be turned into a country song...but this isn't the guy to do it. In my opinion. Don't think he'll make it through.
Sidenote here...the host (Steve??) suddenly sounded Irish when he was talking to Tim after the performance. I need to Google this guy, I don't know anything about him.
It's Rachel's turn!!! I think this little girl is SO PRECIOUS, I just love her! Bubbly personality, strong voice, super likable: total package! She's singing a Backstreet Boys song, and I like what she's doing to it! She should've smiled a bit during her performance, though, she looked so serious! This little girl has so much passion and she WANTS this. I just love her. =)
Leroy is someone I liked towards the end of Boot Camp. I think he's got a GREAT voice, and he absolutely does NOT look like the old man he's saying he is. He's got a cool look, a voice that is really good. I like this guy very much, so hopefully his performance impresses Nicole and Enrique. I think he could've done a bit better, he started off a little shaky and it sounded like he was letting his nerves affect him a little bit. But I think he deserves a spot.
Why does Nicole look like she's in pain and is about to cry while every contestant is singing? I really wish there was a different judge in her place this year. She bugs me.
Next group is Illusion Confusion. Not sure I remember these guys, either. More bad choreography, though, haha. It didn't sound like they were singing, it sounded like a track was playing. And they sound like they're from the 80's. Didn't like them at ALL.
Tiger is next. I didn't like his first audition, but I liked him and his voice by the end of Boot Camp. So I'm on the fence with him. Not sure what song Nicole picked for him, but it was terrible and I hated the performance. But I think I still might want him to get a shot.
Oh my gosh, I LOOOOOOOOOOVE Marcus!! Another of my favorites! His first audition blew me away, he SOUNDED a bit like Stevie Wonder. And here we go: FINALLY!!!! A great song choice!! He nailed it, too! This kid HAS to make it through!!!
Tiah. Nicole and Paula were SO RUDE to this girl. I liked her sound, and I am glad that Simon fought for her. She seems so sweet, too. I have to say...I like her version of "No Diggity", haha. I think she totally brought it, and I'm glad that Nicole and Paula weren't there to be catty.
Next Over 30's person to perform is Christa, I barely remember her. She has a cartoon character speaking voice, but I think I liked her singing voice. Had no idea what she was singing, and I didn't like the sound of her voice while she was singing it. She's out, in my opinion. Some of her bigger notes weren't horrible, but every other note was bad.
Next group is the second last-minute group. There was an Asian girl (Elonna, or something) that I really liked as a solo artist. To me, there are too many people in there to be a group. They're called Intensity. I don't think they stand much of a chance...a shame, because one of two of them I think are good and the group would've been better with half of them NOT in it.
Okay. I am super critical of rap singers, but I LOOOOOOOOVE Chris. He sang an original song at his first audition, and it was damn good. The judges loved him, I loved him. I would be so sad if this kid didn't make it through. I thought the track was WAAAAAY too loud, it sort of drowned out his voice a bit. But it sounded like he was still doing a good job!
Last, but CERTAINLY not least...my favorite of the whole season so far. THIS GIRL CAN SING!!!!! I will positively PROTEST if she doesn't get in. She's SO GOOD. There are just no words...Her song is a Michael Jackson song...I really and truly think that this girl is one of THE best singers I've EVER heard. She's up there with Whitney and Mariah and Celine. Un-flippin'-believable.
So!! As soon as I get the third part watched, I will blog about it. Can't wait to see who the finalists are!
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