Top 7 Results: The Dra-Matt-ic Save

Top 7 Results: The Dra-Matt-ic Save

Last night’s show opened with lots of dramatic clips from last night – Quentin Tarantino style – which left Ryan on the stage standing backwards (Kill Bill image?) Then, the dramatic “T.I.A.I.”, Ryan coming down the stairs, and here we go – through the blue roller coaster and out to the universe to gaze back upon the blue earth from outer space.

We waste no time tonight, and immediately jump into the Ford Vommercial about being on the cover of magazines, and then just as quickly enter into the Group Song. Highlights: Anoop with a slight stumble on the stairs, Allison being a little ahead of the music, and even though Matt was front and center at the end, the last camera shot was still on Adam. Even the camera loves him.

Next we get to see footage from the kids’ world – going to see “17 Again,” the movie. Zac Efron was even there in person, and seems to still live up to reports that he is a really nice guy, saying thank you, etc. I wonder how much they paid American Idol to get such great advertising.

RESULTS: Allison=safe. Adam=safe. Anoop=Bottom 3.

Next we get to see Jennifer Hudson perform I really wasn’t blown away. I kept wondering why she kept messing with her left ear – was she adjusting her ear piece? Technical difficulties? He had some great moments – but I really wasn’t blown away. Comments?

RESULTS: Kris=safe. Lil=Bottom 3. Danny=safe. Matt=bottom 3. Then, they get to send one person to safety – Anoop!

Miley Cyrus is next. She sang “The Climb.” Hmm, really? If this what all the hype is about? I was hoping she was better. I thought she was, using Randy’s vocabulary, “a little pitchy.” But, I have to say this is probably more appropriate for the younger viewing audience than Flo Rida singing about “going down and spinning right round when you go down.” What did you guys think about Miley Cyrus? As an added bonus was that her face was completely covered by her mop of hair at the end of the song.

Next we get to the final RESULTS. Simon said he’d consider saving one person (Lil or Matt.) Lil is safe, and Matt has to sing – and I thought his singing part was better than Tuesday’s.

Then, the first time in Idol history, the judges use the dramatic SAVE! They are saving Matt. And, awe shucks, he’s in tears.

Simon comes along with the quick buzz kill and tells us that two people are going home next week and that it’s “Disco Week.”

Okay, so you all know I’m a Matt fan. I am, after all, number 150 on the Giraud Squad. But, I kinda felt it might have been his time to go. I am glad that I will get to hear him sing disco music, and am totally looking forward to next week. And, aren’t you asking yourself, “I wonder what Adam will do?” (See, that’s why he’s a superstar.)

What do you guys think of the Dra-Matt-ic save? Chime in!

Top 7: Quentin Tarantino Night, or Something Like That Night

Top 7: Quentin Tarantino Night, or something from the movies night.

Who knew Quentin Tarantino was a big American Idol fan? I didn’t. Turns out he was on season 3 as a guest judge one time? (That was before my Idol viewing days.)

Anyways….. T.I.A.I.!!!! Ryan took the lighted staircase again – without falling. We were spared the judges’ stage walk, but got to see the band in suits on stage. Nice touch. As for the judges, Randy was wearing a frat boy sweater. Kara wore a halter dress and Ryan called her provocative (?) Simon was in grey (no one is surprised,) and what the heck was Paula wearing? A bedazzled dog collar and extra long leash going down her chest?

Because of last week’s run-over (in time,) only two judges will get to speak about each contestant. This is messed up, and doesn’t seem fair, as when Simon doesn’t like something, he doesn’t spare words. We’ll see how this goes.

Who the heck was in the audience in the bandana? An aging WWF star? I think it was actually Steven Van Zandt from the E Street band. Anyone?

First up was Allison. I thought the first part was a little weak…. Couldn’t hear her words super well. But, then she rocked the house. Paula said she has that “special sauce” that Adam has. Hmm. Interesting. Simon said they could see her all the way to the end. Great compliment for her.

Next was Anoop. Quentin wanted him to “rough it up,” which I felt he didn’t end up doing. He sang really well, though, and Randy said Anoop has found his zone, he was in tune, and did a really good job. Kara also felt connected. I wonder if she is beginning to see him as a “package artist?”

Third up was Adam, with Born to Be Wild. Even Quentin Tarantino is an Adam fan, and said something about this show being about finding rock stars – and Adam is the real deal. I wrote down, after Adam sang, in big letters: A M A Z I N G! He is truly amazing. Always in tune. Incredible control of his voice. His vocal rips were unbelievable. I actually got chills. We did, however, have to endure him skipping out (awesome,) some funny hip thrusts, and smarmy looks, though. But, what do we expect? He loves musical theater - and does it well. Simon even compared it to Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Adam said he loves that show. Awesome. Paula said, “You dare to dance in the path of Greatness,” and “You are one the bravest contestants ever.” I’m thinking there needs to be a list of Paula quotes somewhere…… Wisdom by Paula….. “Dare to dance in the Path of Greatness,” etc. “Colors of the rainbow; magical; you look beautiful, etc.” Anyway, Adam was incredible and deserves to win this thing by miles.

Next was Matt singing “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman,” by Bryan Adams. I love this song, which he proceeded to rip apart with some weird variations of the melody. Randy and Kara were not loving it, and thought he changed it up too much. Matt – you can do better!

Danny Gokey was next singing another eulogy to his wife who died. Seriously, this guy has enough emotion in him to sing any song and make it believable. I for one am not at all bothered by this, because to all those people who are bugged by him calling on this emotion and not liking it – stop it already. Not very many of us know what that does to a person, and at least he’s not mentioning it, but just using the emotion to connect to the song. Simon gave him props for the emotional connection, but didn’t like the harp and the “normal” version of the song. Paula said something about magical and beautiful.

Next was Kris, singing an awesome song, “Falling Slowly.” It was nice and good, but didn’t blow me away. Randy didn’t love it either – he called it pitchy. Kara, however, loved it and said for her, it was one of his best moments.

Last up was Lil, with straight hair, singing “The Rose.” I thought she was a little off tune at the beginning, but still liked seeing her Diva Gospel side come out at the end. I couldn’t figure out if Paula liked it or not…. She said some Paula-ism that I didn’t get. (See we need the book along with a translation. “You look beautiful tonight = song was not great. Etc.) Then, Simon totally nailed her about not picking the right song, her not being as great as she was weeks ago, and did you catch the jab he gave her after Allison sang? He said to Allison, “You might be the only hope for the girls,” or something close. That was before Lil even sang! So, Lil apparently had enough of Simon, and attempted to recite a whole soliloquy about how she chose a beautiful song and added her own R&B spin on it and kept talking and talking. Then Paula broke in with a Paula-ism which was something about the people who matter and "the road is long." Lil was trying to open a can of whoop-ass but that never really looks good on stage after critiques.
Okay, what do you guys think? Who is safe? (Duh.) Who is not safe?