Final 7 – Year You Were Born

OK so tonight is a bit of a weird theme. I am not sure that it is a great theme… most of these songs would probably be unknown to the majority of the teenybopper voters. Not that I particularly care, but it is the teens who make the biggest differences to the votes.
On another note: I am glad that Jacob was voted off last week. IMO it was long overdue. In saying that though, I found him to be very gracious in defeat, and for the first time he showed a portion of his personality that I actually liked. If only he showed us what a nice person he was earlier in the competition. All that being said though… I don’t want to see Jacob again

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1. Ben – Higher Ground
Good choice for him, I sympathise with what he said about finding familiarity with the song. It just seemed to overwhelm him a little. This is very disappointing for Ben. He looked really worried and not confident with himself tonight. Sadly I think this is a little a step backwards for Ben. However I feel that the comments were quite harsh, I reckon I would have a real struggle finding a song that I could connect with from the early80’s (which would be my case) so why would it be any easier for Ben. GO MARCIA!! I have been meaning to make a post about how harsh the judges have been against Ben for a number of weeks now. I will post a little later this week (hopefully) I would be interested to hear your opinions. For tonight 6/10 for Ben. 6 would be a good score for other idols, though it wasn’t Ben’s best. I don’t blame him though.

2. Marty – Now We’re Getting Somewhere
I have kind of lost a little respect for Marty since last week when he agree’d with Dicko that he shouldn’t be in the competition. There are tens of thousands of perfectly fine singers that would kill to be in his position. Apart from this: I think he did a great job tonight. His phrasing was great, pitch was fairly consistent and it was a comfortable performance. I can’t give him more than 6/10 though. Mark obviously thinks he can toss around the sh*t word in response to Marcia. I am not such a prude, but I don’t think it’s necessary. Marcia was feeling great emotion, Mark was just taking a pot-shot.

3. Natalie – Endless Love
Natalie received a LOT of negative press about her song last week (which, if anyone cares… I LOVED) She is probably the most underrated idol this year, I reckon. This song is a bit daggy but I am sure she will make it sound fine. I think Natalie has an exquisite voice, she seems like a lovely person as well. Once again I disagree with the judges, how is a young girl possibly supposed to sing a torch song. 6/10
I am not happy about the judges tonight. They seem to be attacking each other (I am talking basically only about Mark) but he is spoiling the whole night. Natalie was visibly upset at the end of that roasting.. They are taking this too far. It’s a crappy theme, it always has been – Idol producers listen up, drop the theme in the grave and NEVER resurrect it again. It’s not fair to the idols at all. I am not the type of person that dislikes the fact that idol makes the contestants sing a range of songs from a number of genres, but “The Year You Were Born” is far too limiting in my honest opinion.

4. Carl – Turn Your Love Around
Carl is a brilliant talent. I am looking forward to him doing something a little different tonight. I am not entirely sure what to say about this performance. I don’t know if I like it or not. It’s not tragic, it’s just not brilliant. He seems fairly comfortable on the stage though, and that is great for him.
Is it just me, or is this whole night turning into a bit of a 6/10 show all round? I don’t think I am wrong in saying that tonight’s theme helps no one.
I agree with Dicko and Marcia though, so far Carl has come off probably the best in this theme. I give him 6.5/10 =)

5. Matt – Another Day In Paradise.
OK WOW. Matt has been in my Top 4 from the start of the competition. But if I had to rank my top 4, he would be #4. I also think that praise and recognition has come a little too easily for him in the past. This is a terrific, thoughtful, measure performance. Very impressive, very mature for a boy of 16. I am not sure if this is an arrangement that he has taken from somewhere, or he worked it out himself, but it is lovely. I am waiting for it to lift off though… taking a little too long. OK – so it ended without taking off, that was a little disappointing. I expected more. 6/10
WHY are he judges ripping these kids down for either showing NOT enough of who they want to be, or showing it too much? I think these judges have a good crop this year and are just clutching at straws to find something controversial to say in order to cultivate ratings. I’m over Dicko and mark almost completely. I want to see Mark evicted from the judges table, and Dicko better watch out, he is close to being redundant too…

6.Tarisai – I Knew You Were Waiting For Me

Tarisai is looking FANTASTIC tonight, her hair looks great. I can’t help it.. I think I am in love with T. Especially in comparison to the other mediocre performances tonight, this is excellent. She is a powerhouse and can sing the roof off. I don’t agree with Dicko – she doesn’t need 2 years, she is all that and more right now. – Kyle hit the nail on the head.
While it wasn’t a TD performance, After the last few attempts… I would give this a TD. 7.5/10 I am offended at Mark’s comment. Good on the other judges, the Spirit aint gunna visit Mark now is he?? bah!! ignore him T, YOU are amazing!!

7. Daniel – Billie Jean
I am worried that this is going to overwhelm him once again. Great start though, measured and careful. MJ is an amazing performer I am trying to “forget” the MJ concerts that I have seen in the past. The handshake is sooooo annoying, I know that it shouldn’t matter so much, But it just does for me. He is really playingthe part – I am starting to think though that Daniel’s vocal just isn’t as strong as i have thought it was. Because every week I seem to be disappointed with him, even when he puts ona decent performance such as tonight. I don;t know why – but my bar is held higher for Daniel. I think that is just based on his audition though. probably not fair to him. Another 6/10

Well tonight was a terrible theme.
IMO Tarisai and Carl were easily the top 2 performances.
If I had my way – the bottom three would be Daniel, Marty and… oh I don’t know who else, I guess either Matt, Nat or Ben. I don’t want any of the last 3 to leave though. If it is a final 2 of Marty and Daniel to leave… I would say goodbye to Daniel!!

Until next week, peace and cookies!
j.d

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