American Idol: Top 9 Performance Grades

buddytv · 04-04-2007, 04:32 AM

TOny Bennett and American Idol

When it was announced that Tony Bennett was going to be showing up to mentor the American Idol contestants this week, I let out a little groan. This is not because I despise Tony Bennett (for an 80-year old, he's pretty damn cool), but because I knew that each singer would be forced to perform an old-timey song. You can call them the best songs of all-time, but they are going to sound outdated to the vast majority of American Idol's audience. Also, the judges have been emphasizing "sounding modern" the whole season. It's hard to sound modern when singing Duke Ellington. Every week, the contestants should be able to pick any song they want. This way, the show becomes more unpredictable and it gives all contestants a better chance to succeed. Enough with these theme nights that narrow down the available options.

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Guest · 04-04-2007, 12:33 PM

I found myself thinking last night, "Ya know. Sanjaya isn't AS bad as he usually is." Could he ACTUALLY be improving?

Terry · 04-04-2007, 12:42 PM

Not AS bad?? I've tried to give him the benefit of the doubt, also, but how sad that we make excuses for him. Compared to all the rest, he shouldn't be there.

kimmie · 04-04-2007, 12:49 PM

sanjaya an A+++++++++++++?

bound4bway · 04-04-2007, 01:21 PM

Actually, I really DO thing Sanjaya is improving. He certainly has more confidence. His voice, while still weak, showed some flashes of what the judges liked about him in the first place. And he sang in tune. I saw he is def improving, but still should not be here right now.

Guest · 04-04-2007, 02:01 PM

I agree that he shouldn't be there. But I really think that his confidence is growing and he really wants to prove himself. No, I am NOT a fan of Sanjaya. But everyone roots for the underdog every once in awhile.

Guest · 04-04-2007, 02:45 PM

Of course he is confident he knows he is safe every week. He is HORRIBLE and doesn't deserve to be sharing that stage with the other contestants that actually have talent. The fact that he has turned cocky just makes it even worse. He has as much talent as William Hung. Might as well crowned him an American Idol if we are going to let Sanjaya take that title.

Guest · 04-04-2007, 04:09 PM

I'm really disallusioned with the show being that Sanjaya is still there. The voting needs to be done by the judges and maybe add a few more from different genres of music. It's clear that the entie India polulation is voting for one of their own and not for best singer. TIME TO CHANGE THE PROCESS

Guest · 04-04-2007, 04:12 PM

Sanjaya should of been gone a long time ago. It's obvious that people are voting for the worst singer and not the best. Time to take away the votes from the people, or make it so they don't count. The panel of judges should have the say as to who goes and can share with the world that the people disagreed or disagreed. I think the ratings would be better. If it continues as it is, I won't watch anymore

Sharon · 04-04-2007, 04:15 PM

What a joke and a mockery of what American Idol was supposed to be...BEST SINGER, not worst as is the case with Sanjaya.
Pay attention and change your format or you will lose watchers

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04-04-2007, 04:32 AM	#1
buddytv Administrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 11,778,727	When it was announced that Tony Bennett was going to be showing up to mentor the American Idol contestants this week, I let out a little groan. This is not because I despise Tony Bennett (for an 80-year old, he's pretty damn cool), but because I knew that each singer would be forced to perform an old-timey song. You can call them the best songs of all-time, but they are going to sound outdated to the vast majority of American Idol's audience. Also, the judges have been emphasizing "sounding modern" the whole season. It's hard to sound modern when singing Duke Ellington. Every week, the contestants should be able to pick any song they want. This way, the show becomes more unpredictable and it gives all contestants a better chance to succeed. Enough with these theme nights that narrow down the available options. To read the rest, click here.

04-04-2007, 12:33 PM	#2
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	I found myself thinking last night, "Ya know. Sanjaya isn't AS bad as he usually is." Could he ACTUALLY be improving?

04-04-2007, 12:42 PM	#3
Terry Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 56	Not AS bad?? I've tried to give him the benefit of the doubt, also, but how sad that we make excuses for him. Compared to all the rest, he shouldn't be there.

04-04-2007, 12:49 PM	#4
kimmie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 211	sanjaya an A+++++++++++++?

04-04-2007, 01:21 PM	#5
bound4bway Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 11	Actually, I really DO thing Sanjaya is improving. He certainly has more confidence. His voice, while still weak, showed some flashes of what the judges liked about him in the first place. And he sang in tune. I saw he is def improving, but still should not be here right now.

04-04-2007, 02:01 PM	#6
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	I agree that he shouldn't be there. But I really think that his confidence is growing and he really wants to prove himself. No, I am NOT a fan of Sanjaya. But everyone roots for the underdog every once in awhile.

04-04-2007, 02:45 PM	#7
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	Of course he is confident he knows he is safe every week. He is HORRIBLE and doesn't deserve to be sharing that stage with the other contestants that actually have talent. The fact that he has turned cocky just makes it even worse. He has as much talent as William Hung. Might as well crowned him an American Idol if we are going to let Sanjaya take that title.

04-04-2007, 04:09 PM	#8
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	I'm really disallusioned with the show being that Sanjaya is still there. The voting needs to be done by the judges and maybe add a few more from different genres of music. It's clear that the entie India polulation is voting for one of their own and not for best singer. TIME TO CHANGE THE PROCESS

04-04-2007, 04:12 PM	#9
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	Sanjaya should of been gone a long time ago. It's obvious that people are voting for the worst singer and not the best. Time to take away the votes from the people, or make it so they don't count. The panel of judges should have the say as to who goes and can share with the world that the people disagreed or disagreed. I think the ratings would be better. If it continues as it is, I won't watch anymore

04-04-2007, 04:15 PM	#10
Sharon Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 57	What a joke and a mockery of what American Idol was supposed to be...BEST SINGER, not worst as is the case with Sanjaya. Pay attention and change your format or you will lose watchers