American Idol - “Eight Lasses Singing”

American Idol - “Eight Lasses Singing”

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American Idol - “Eight Lasses Singing” 3/8/07

By Marcus

Last night was a disappointment for fans of American Idol as the vast majority of the male singers seemed to be anything but ready for the stage. After beating out tens of thousands of contestants for a shot at stardom, the men should have wowed us from start to finish. But that was not the case. In fact with just a few exceptions, last night was about as exciting as dragging trash to the curb. Let us hope that tonight the women do much better.

So I listened with a hopeful heart and a tuned ear to their performances. And now just for you is my recap….

What a great way to start tonight’s gigs with Jordin Sparks' explosive energy and burning heat. She really had a peak performance and is easily on her way to the top twelve. If anything can be learned by her dazzle and focus on winning American Idol, it is, “yo, you male singers, it is time to WAKE UP or start packing.”

Jordin was a tough act to follow and Sabrina Sloan faltered. Her long notes were stretched and at times rushed like a swerving car. She actually sang too loud and almost was shouting. Will she make the final cut? Probably she is safe for one more week.

Photogenic Antonella Barba could be a fashion model but she is not a singer. She is gentle on the eyes but her voice grates like some coarse sandpaper scrapped over chiseled slate. She is in trouble and unless some of the other women absolutely flop, she will be flying back home tomorrow evening.

Haley Scarnato’s frequent word quivers bother me. The voice is okay but not remarkable and probably not profitably sellable. And the ending of her song collapsed like a soggy Dixie Cup. Haley is bottoming out and may well join Antonella for the flight back home.

The trademark of Stephanie Edwards is “loudness.” She shouts her songs to the rafters and that is okay. But it totally distracts from her personality. It is almost like she is using her roar to scare us into liking her. And she is very likeable. I just want to see more of her essence and what makes her sparkle. Stephanie, please sing a little softer and let us get to know you better.

LaKisha Jones is one of the three female powerhouse singers. Her natural talent is so incredibly real that we are mesmerized every time she sings. She is as addictive as sweet Belgium chocolate. She will be in the final two for American Idol and if she goes against a male competitor, it will be “goodbye Mr. Man.”

Gina Glocksen is another singer who confuses shouting with talent. But in her case, she is talented. Yet I think that her heavy rock style will limit her audience appeal. She exhibited some moments of flatness but she will easily make tomorrow’s cut. But will she still be here two weeks from now? Probably not.

The last performer was another powerhouse singer, the very capable Melinda Doolittle. Like LaKisha, we recognize genuine talent and we demand much from her and Melinda. And tonight Melinda did not disappoint. She entertained us. Why she has not been discovered before American Idol is beyond me because she has the complete package with pitch, delivery, breath and stage presence. And what is most refreshing is her humbleness. Every time after she gives one of her very polished performances, she looks like she is asking “was it okay? Did you like it?” And the audience shouts back “YEAH.”

Again the women shined but tomorrow two are leaving. Those two will be Antonella and Haley. After they are gone, we are down to the final twelve and then the wood chopping really beings. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s vote decision and then read my recap that was written just for you.