Asa Barnes — “The Way You Make Me Feel” Audition — American Idol 8

Thursday, January 15, 2009, 12:38 AM | American Idol 8

Asa barnes

Asa Barnes sang “The Way You Make Me Feel” for his audition in Kansas City for American Idol 8.

They’ve been putting through a lot of contestants this year who are not really great, but definitely not bad. Asa was ok the first time I heard him, but the second time, I’m kinda well… I don’t think he’ll make Top 36. Or if he does, he won’t make it to Top 12. Then again, what do I know. I’m always wrong.

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9 Comments for Asa Barnes — “The Way You Make Me Feel” Audition — American Idol 8

1

He is SO cute!!! But his voice is just okay, lol. I dunno, I like him. I wonder how far he’ll go though…

sweetangel1051 on January 15, 2009 at 12:44 am
2

He’s got as good a chance as most of the ones I’ve seen them put through. Let’s wait to hear him sing something else before deciding this one.

DonMI on January 15, 2009 at 1:16 am
3

I smiled the whole time watching him sing, and his reaction to the judges, and to his family/supporters afterwards. VERY VERY likable.

I didn’t quite understand Simon’s reaction to his song choice — and you could see that he was sort of not sure how to react as well.

He’s the type of contestant you want to do well — and so far this year, there seems to be a lot of people that have that same type of aura to them.

krbcan on January 15, 2009 at 3:35 am
4

Sounds like I’m alone here, but I definitely liked his voice!

LurkNoMore on January 15, 2009 at 11:27 am
5

He’s so good looking! I really like him! I like his attitude and his song choice.

I’m not sure about the tone of his voice though. It’s a bit… I don’t know. I just don’t know how he’ll sing modern songs convincingly.

Well, I guess we’ll see in hollywood!

bjesgirl on January 15, 2009 at 11:50 am
6

He has a nice attitude and his voice is pretty good but these just aren’t translating into the necessary stage charisma. We’ll see if he makes it through the Hollywood round.

druzilla on January 15, 2009 at 4:59 pm
7

I can see him being at the level of David Hernandez or Chikezie from last season. He is much more likable than those guys though!
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ewgs on January 15, 2009 at 7:39 pm
8

I like this guy. He’s got charm.

I didn’t pay much attention to Asa until he stood before the judges & revealed his song selection. And I thought, “Oh, dreads! A Michael Jackson number.”

Then, Asa began singing & it wasn’t karaoke! It was actually nicely performed. He was as good as many of the other tryouts who had gotten through to Hollywood & was better than a couple who most definitely should NOT have, lol! But, that part is show business.

I hope Asa makes it to the ‘36′!

aprylette on January 15, 2009 at 8:57 pm
9

Lurknomore: You aren’t alone, I liked his voice a lot in fact, I liked everything about him-very likable guy. I hope he goes far!

Sweet Melissa on January 16, 2009 at 1:34 pm