American Idol Season 8, Semifinal 3

Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 11:12 PM | American Idol 8
Tags: American Idol, Recap

(Here’s our guest recap post from Howard!)

American Idol Season 8, Semifinal 3

Pimping the Top 6 thus far., because we can’t go too long without seeing Danny Gokey, or Roughneck-boy. I would be shocked if Lil Rounds isn’t in the pimp spot, and Scott MacIntyre is in the 11th slot- the producers can’t really help themselves. Ryan does his spiel, and introduces the contestants. Lil is in the pimp spot, and Jorge in the runner-up spot. Surprising. I guess they want a Hispanic more than a blind man.

Von Smith (866) 436-5701 – You’re All I Need To Get By – Marvin Gaye
That didn’t start so well. Not shouting as much as he is capable. Worked it out somewhat. Judges are loving him. I hate his hair.

Taylor Vaifanua (866) 436-5702 – If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keyes
What is she wearing? She isn’t doing so well. Some strange notes, and weird phrasing. She is doing fine in the chorus. Super-Metrosexual Ryan takes a cheap shot at Simon’s shirts – wow, you can never get tired of some things, or can you?

Alex Wagner-Trugman (866) 436-5703 – I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues – Elton John
Chatted before-hand about Alex being a dork. He is going to the gym. Not a bad voice – but trying way too hard. Doesn’t know how to work a mic. Getting very annoying. Almost hurt himself with the Mic stand. Over-imposed growl is ridiculous. Confusing delivery as well. Just an overall mess. But he is cute, in that silly puppy kinda way. Right after you smack it’s nose with the newspaper. Simon is delighting in this failure.

Arianna Afsar (866) 436-5704 – The Winner Takes It All – Abba
First time Abba makes it to AI. High notes are not her friend. Power notes are. Too bad there are no many high notes. There is a reason Abba has not made it on to AI before. Simon is taking her out. Even Paula is isn’t all rainbows.

Ju’Not Joyner (866) 436-5705 – Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s
Overly dramatic, and labored. His voice isn’t good enough to handle this arrangement. Not a big fan after this. Judge’s are liking us. A cortasone shot in the ass. What??? Way TMI.

Kristen McNamara (866) 436-5706 – Give Me One Reason – Tracy Chapman
Softened the hair thing. Great voice, lacking in vocal styling. Picking up midway thru. Too much time at a karaoke bar. Oh, no Randy agrees with me. Should I shoot myself now? Might I be wrong?

Nathaniel Marshall (866) 436-5707 – I Would Do Anything For Love – Meatloaf
Blue sequined hairband? Nate wants to touch me. Please don’t. What a bad song choice. Doesn’t have a big enough voice for it. Gets all kinds of thin and reedy-voiced. Don’t get the look with the performance. Simon makes his first homophobic comment of the season. Woohoo! And later, Ryan makes even more fun of the gay boy. What a joyous time. Guess we know how those two went [if they did] in the Prop 8 vote. And they were making up on the lost opportunity from last week, since they fear Adam.

Felicia Barton (866) 436-5708 – No One – Alicia Keyes
This girl can sing. That was really good. Imitated a bit, but was pretty darned good.

Scott MacIntyre (866) 436-5709 – Mandolin Rain – Bruce Hornsby
I am not a huge fan of the blind boy. Doesn’t ever really hit the notes square on, and is a bit thin and reedy. How many judges can use the term challenge in a sentence? if you guessed three, you would be correct. Being pimped big-time.

Kendall Beard (866) 436-5710 – This One’s for the Girl – Martina McBride
Not bad, but had some iffy notes tossed in there. Will the be a place for a blond country singer? Not as amusing nor cheap as Pickler, but a much better singer, even with the faults in that song.

Jorge Nunez (866) 436-5711 – Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me – Elton John
Nice voice. A tad overly dramatic, perhaps. God, Paula wants to squeeze another. Wow, the judges are getting all sorts of weird and insulting on this one. And Paula seems to think his accent is laughable. Cute. Jorge crying. Whoa, is that his father in the audience? He is hot! That could be a reason to vote, so we can see him again.

Lil Rounds (866) 436-5712 – Be Without You – Mary J Blige
Pretty good, but not blowing me away. Tough to flow Mary J. Final note was more of a shout than singing. Judges are taking her to the Top 12, ain’t no stopping them now.

Recap – Wow, if they didn’t like you tonight, they killed you with the recap. Lil is in there, I think. The boys, well were not really that impressive tonight. Jorge or Scott, hopefully the former, will be top boy. The third spot, it might go to Felicia, Kristen, Kendal, or whatever boy didn’t go thru.

4 Comments for American Idol Season 8, Semifinal 3

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Rounds and MacIntyre 100% guaranteed.

I’ll give third to Jorge Nuñez on virtue of singing #11. Ju’Not Joyner my alternate for being funny.

Definitely 2 more guys. Not that the women were worse, but I think Idol’s demographics favor the male contestants.

mateo on March 3, 2009 at 11:26 pm
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The producers put who they “think” will bring down the house in the “bring down the house” spot – aka Lil Rounds going last. It’s been that way since forever. The person going first is normally 2nd best or at least close to it.

I’m still wondering about Thursday, since I’m pretty certain of who is making it tomorrow.

DJJayito on March 3, 2009 at 11:29 pm
3

Great recap!

I want Felicia to go thru, but at this point there is no doubt that Rounds & MacIntyre & Nuñez will make it tomorrow.

Yanzi3721 on March 3, 2009 at 11:32 pm
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goooo Felicia. I think she will get through. shes got the whole underdog story going for her.

mykalromero on March 4, 2009 at 12:03 am