American Idol 9: Discussion & Poll (FM Theme Night?)

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I think Jimmy would be perfect. We already know that he can be an opinionated taskmaster in the studio. And in addition to the unibrow, he's got that scorched-sounding voice and the blinking tic-thing he does with his eyes. In summary, he's the perfect villain. I would love for him to tell some little rockchick poser "I know Stevie Nicks. I worked with Stevie Nicks. And you are NO Stevie Nicks."

Additionally, Jimmy has an ear for hit music- whether it is great (like Stevie's) or utter crap (like Enrique Iglesias). It's no accident that he is arguably one of the most successful music executives in history.

I'd also like to throw David Geffen's name into the ring. He has been very successful, but he's also more than a bit nutty. And he can say "You may think you're all that, but I f***ed Cher. And I'm gay!"

I was kidding. I think he'd be really good. But I can't miss an opportunity to make fun of his eyebrow(s.)

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These episodes are boring as hell so far. Last night's only entertainment was Kara & Katy arguing.

[TrueFaith77]

Katy Perry is amazing. Kara D. is a dog.

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Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Katy Perry is amazing. Kara D. is a dog.

I don't think she's amazing. I do think she's damn hot.

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Good god these audition shows are dull this season. I think Idol has officially run out of steam.

[StreetAngel95]

i think that although a Mac night isn't very promising, there's always something more generic: 70s theme, divas week, year you were born......etc
if the contestants were SMART they'd pick a Mac/Stevie song and then it possibly could get popular as a cover song and eventually have a new generation of fans..
...heres to hoping....

[Fiver]

Maybe after the Grammy performance a FM or Stevie night is more likely?

That'd be cool. As for AI, I don't watch the auditions anymore, not since around season 5. It's boring now.

[Travis]

Idol's less entertaining without Abdul



February 03, 2010

Verne Gay
Newsday
(Feb 3, 2010)

Three weeks into a new season, I have made my judgment: American Idol without Paula Abdul is sadder, weaker, less interesting and absolutely, positively less fun.

I miss her passion, humanity, joy, unpredictability and genuine emotion.

Here are my eight reasons why a Paula-free Idol has dimmed and paled so dramatically this season. (Of course, we'll see what happens after Ellen DeGeneres makes her judging debut next week.)

1. Simon seems desperately bored, as if his mind is elsewhere. Because it probably is.

2. Randy looks unhappy.

3. Actually, Randy looks lonesome, as if he's thinking, "Geez, I'm gonna be the last one here next season."

4. When Kara tries to be nice -- "Oh, honey, come here and lemme give you a hug" -- it feels phoney. She may be the sweetest person on the planet, but on TV it comes across as false and manufactured.

5. The guest judges are hit-and-miss and, worse, irrelevant. This "guest judging" all feels like a gimmick because it is a gimmick -- to throw a spotlight on a famous pop singer and get fans to tune in.

6. There is no heart left.

7. There is no passion. I can't stress that enough.

8. No one knows how to work off Simon, and get him engaged, or smooth his sharp edges, or give him extra human dimensions. When Kara gives him that double take and sort of says, "You disagreeing with me?" it comes off as lame.

[Dodfather]

Andrew Garcia's version of Straight Up has to be heard to be believed - it is AWESOME! Brave to do a Paula song on Idol too, and he kicked some serious ass!

[TrueFaith77]

I thought AG's Straight Up was disgusting.

Not because a particularly good song was travestied, but because it capitulated to hegemonic (white hetero male rock cric community) ideas of what constitutes "art." And Kara Dogface calls it "genius."

It was sentimental, dull, inexpressive, impersonal--a winning Idol combination.

[Dodfather]

The point I got from the interpretation was that he had the talent to come up with his own arrangement of a track would not usually suit his vocal style at all and make it entirely his own.

[Livia]

*Wed. night spoiler in case you haven't watched yet*













Poor Stevie - First Taylor murdered Rhiannon and then those twits last night crucified Dreams.

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Originally Posted by Dodfather

The point I got from the interpretation was that he had the talent to come up with his own arrangement of a track would not usually suit his vocal style at all and make it entirely his own.

I liked it too.

Originally Posted by Livia

Poor Stevie - First Taylor murdered Rhiannon and then those twits last night crucified Dreams.

Dammit, I didn't watch! At least now I have something to look forward to (or dread?) tonight when I watch it on DVR.

[Livia]

Sorry for the spoiler info, Paula. I was surprised no one else had mentioned it yet. Have a barf bag handy.

ETA: It's being discussed on the Rumours board - video clip included.

[Lee]

"Poor Stevie - First Taylor murdered Rhiannon and then those twits last night crucified Dreams. "

OMG, what was up with that? They couldn't even remember the lyrics! Here I'm singing with them (& I can't sing), but I do know the lyrics.

Lee