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Post by happy on Apr 28, 2014 14:09:06 GMT -5
Looks like it's just me and you on this thread, Stardust. I'm glad that CJ is gone. Even though his performances were heartfelt, that guy could not sing in tune!!! It was even a bit painful at times! I'm okay with Alex or Jena winning, though I don't think either of them has much chance of stardom. But then I think the same thing of The Voice contestants.
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Post by stardust on Apr 28, 2014 14:21:34 GMT -5
I think TPTB are still trying to push Sam on us, though. Don't think they will give up soon. To me, he is as interesting as paint drying.
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Post by stardust on Apr 30, 2014 16:47:49 GMT -5
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Post by happy on May 2, 2014 13:06:54 GMT -5
I think TPTB are still trying to push Sam on us, though. Don't think they will give up soon. To me, he is as interesting as paint drying. After last night's vote, I have to totally agree with that. I wonder who the two no votes were. It seemed like Caleb was a yes and was trying to convince the others before they went to commercial. Sam just never got comfortable -- way too self-conscious -- and there was never any sense that he was enjoying himself on stage. It was interesting looking at the facebook pics -- very few young girls -- so either they weren't voting for him with Facebook or they just weren't voting for him at all. I got the feeling that he was relieved that it was all over! |
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Post by stardust on May 2, 2014 14:57:28 GMT -5
According to MJs, the 2 No votes were Alex and Gena. It was Sam's time to go (and then some)!!!
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Post by happy on May 2, 2014 15:03:51 GMT -5
According to MJs, the 2 No votes were Alex and Gena. It was Sam's time to go (and then some)!!! It's JENA!!!! LOL. You have to feel for someone who has to spend her whole life correcting her name! Thanks for the info. I was wondering if it was the two girls. That was a funny Reality Check you posted. I see they like Jessica. I'm still having issues with her and Alex -- "dead eyes". |
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Post by happy on May 9, 2014 10:38:29 GMT -5
I thought the contestants were better on Wednesday night -- still not a great top 4, but they are all so young. Jessica didn't get much love from the judges and now she is gone. Too bad, as I was a bit curious to see Slapout, Alabama.
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Post by stardust on May 12, 2014 17:44:01 GMT -5
I'm hoping Jena and Alex are the final 2 this week. I'm kinds tired of Caleb. Reality Check: Who Falls Short of Our Dream Final 2 on American Idol? Plus: The Voice's Top 8 Week Bloodbath — Why We Hated It
We’re down to the penultimate weeks of American Idol and The Voice – which means the forecast calls for heightened stress, a 70 percent chance of tears and emotional storm warnings. On this week’s Reality Check, my co-host Melinda Doolittle and I dish the complicated emotions dredged up by the slaughterhouse vibe of The Voice‘s Top 8 results telecast and the inevitable ouster of Idol‘s Jessica Meuse. More ... |
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Post by happy on May 14, 2014 1:17:17 GMT -5
Stardust, thanks for bringing that link here. I am hoping for a Jena/Alex finale and I guess I'm hoping for Jena to win. She seems like the most likely one of the three to have a career in the current music scene.
Do you watch The Voice too? I was surprised that Christina ended up in the bottom 3 today. She has a lot of Youtube followers and I thought she might be the frontrunner. Do you think that Jake might win??? He has the weakest voice, but the "aw shucks" factor going on. I know nothing about country music, so maybe he could have a career???
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Post by murly on May 14, 2014 9:32:26 GMT -5
I'm hoping for an Alex win, partly because it's clear to me that the show wants either Jena or Caleb, and partly because when I listen to Alex's performances, they sound the most to me like songs I would hear on the radio. His performance style is a little off-putting to some, but that wouldn't be a factor on a recording. All of the contestants have slipped into a sameness from week to week and are quite predictable but hopefully they'll be given a variety of songs to do if they get a recording contract.
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Post by tinafea on May 14, 2014 9:40:16 GMT -5
Stardust, thanks for bringing that link here. I am hoping for a Jena/Alex finale and I guess I'm hoping for Jena to win. She seems like the most likely one of the three to have a career in the current music scene. Do you watch The Voice too? I was surprised that Christina ended up in the bottom 3 today. She has a lot of Youtube followers and I thought she might be the frontrunner. Do you think that Jake might win??? He has the weakest voice, but the "aw shucks" factor going on. I know nothing about country music, so maybe he could have a career??? didn't even know this thread existed until now  I'm casually watching AI, more intently watching The Voice. I'll be bugged if Jake wins, IMO he is a generic country singer, nothing even a tad bit unique. The twitter save seems quite unfair when you have a contestant(Christina) who had 400,000 followers before the show even started. My preference is for Josh to win. AI: just no to Alex please. He sounds fine but I can't watch him perform. The facial contortions bug the heck out of me. Dude looks like he has a stick up his ass 24-7. And I find it ironic that Jess was constantly picked on for her lack of stage presence, Alex has none either. Ultimately though I could care less who wins. |
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Post by happy on May 14, 2014 12:07:56 GMT -5
Stardust, thanks for bringing that link here. I am hoping for a Jena/Alex finale and I guess I'm hoping for Jena to win. She seems like the most likely one of the three to have a career in the current music scene. Do you watch The Voice too? I was surprised that Christina ended up in the bottom 3 today. She has a lot of Youtube followers and I thought she might be the frontrunner. Do you think that Jake might win??? He has the weakest voice, but the "aw shucks" factor going on. I know nothing about country music, so maybe he could have a career??? didn't even know this thread existed until now I'm casually watching AI, more intently watching The Voice. I'll be bugged if Jake wins, IMO he is a generic country singer, nothing even a tad bit unique. The twitter save seems quite unfair when you have a contestant(Christina) who had 400,000 followers before the show even started. My preference is for Josh to win. AI: just no to Alex please. He sounds fine but I can't watch him perform. The facial contortions bug the heck out of me. Dude looks like he has a stick up his ass 24-7. And I find it ironic that Jess was constantly picked on for her lack of stage presence, Alex has none either. Ultimately though I could care less who wins. Welcome to the thread! We've been rather lonely here -- it is an indication of AI's slide as there used to be a lot more interaction in previous seasons. The Voice thread never really got going. And I agree about Alex's performing style -- the marching band feet also bug me. So I guess that leaves Jena. I think the whole Voice twitter save concept is bad. It is really unfair to the contestants who might have an older fanbase who don't do twitter. America voted and I think all of these shows should honour the vote. But maybe the producers are looking for the contestants who have a younger fan base and that's how they are protecting them. I didn't think much of the 3 new songs that were unveiled last night. Will's song sounded like it was in some weird key. I hope their tour goes well -- it is nice to see that they are still pursuing a musical career. I've decided that Josh looks like a leprechaun -- but he does have a great voice. |
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Post by happy on May 16, 2014 12:45:59 GMT -5
Well, now I really am talking to myself over here. Seems a lot of the discussion moved to the main thread. For the sake of continuity, I note that Alex is out and Caleb and Jena are the final two after a very long grind!!! Hopefully, both will be in full voice next week.
Also, I am happy that Slapout, Alabama gave Jessica a parade. She deserved it!
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Post by stardust on May 16, 2014 13:45:30 GMT -5
Well, not thrilled with Caleb making the final. Hope he doesn't win. I can't imagine he will sell well. Jena seems way more current, and interesting.
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Post by ayleim on May 16, 2014 20:03:20 GMT -5
Well, not thrilled with Caleb making the final. Hope he doesn't win. I can't imagine he will sell well. Jena seems way more current, and interesting. Then again, I'm not particularly fond of Jena - I can't seem to understand a single line of any of the songs she sings! She keeps swallowing her words or something. |
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