American Idol 7: David Cook's Brother, Song Writing Finalists and Castro Exhales - Page 2

danwalker2 · 04-15-2008, 01:33 AM

Watching all 7 seasons I would also like to say something about the Judges.

It is very hard to agree with someone all the time, but I don't agree with these judges much of the time.

Randy - I agree with Randy about 65% of the time. Think I have him down on what he is going to say and Evry once in a while he takes a 90 degree turn.

Paula - wish she would just you looked good, you sang good and the shut up.

Simon - I agree with Simon about 50% of the time. He thing that bothers me about Simon is not that he wants to be the bad guy, its that he manipulates voters through his comments to have them vote for who he believes is idol worthy. I don't mind somebody who tells it like it is. I don't think Simon does, I think he tells like he wants it to be.

danwalker2 · 04-15-2008, 01:33 AM

Syesha
Another great voice. Syesha's main problem is she is so mainstream that you have heard it before. I am not one of those that believe every song has to be original or fresh to be good, but you have to stand out in some way and I don't think Syesha does. I do think Syesha has the talent to make the top three, but don't believe she will. If/when Syesha is voted off the remaining girl/s may benefit a bit, but more then not her votes will split to everybody.

Kristy
I think Kristy has had a bad rap from the first week on. Think she has a great voice. I think she looks like an idol. The thing that bothers me most about her is that she looks a little uncomfortable on stage. She sits on one hip and shifts to the other. Its distracting. If Brook gets voted off before her I believe she will make the top 3. I think at this time she is getting most off the country vote and without Brook will get all the country vote. If/when she is voted off I think Brook benefit the most, obviously.

danwalker2 · 04-15-2008, 01:34 AM

Jason
Jason has found his niche, and my have a solid following for many years. Don't see him becoming real big, but will definitely be around for awhile. I believe Jason has had some very good performances but this week was not one of them for me. I do believe Jason and Brook are male and female versions of the same person and that if ether gets booted off the other will benefit

Brook
Everything said about Jason goes for Brook, only more emotional. I like both Jason and Brook but don't think they can both make it into the top 3.

Carly
Carly has an amazing voice, but tends to oversing songs to the verge of shouting and has to put a big note on every song, even where there is none. I think Carly has the talent to make the last three but needs to relax more and just sing her songs. If/when Carly goes any girl left may get some of her votes but I think David Cook will benefit most.

danwalker2 · 04-15-2008, 01:35 AM

David C
My favorite this year is David Cook which does not bode well for him. Thought he did well the through Hollywood week and great the first two weeks of competition. I was one of the few that did not enjoy his take on Billy-jean. Listened to it several times after the initial show to see if I might have missed something. Each time I heard it I liked it less. And I think his last two weeks have not been as good as the first two. Think part of his problem this week were the back up singers that drowned him out when he was singing his low notes. I enjoy his part he sang in 'Shout to the Lord'. Hope that comes out in the rest of the contest. The thing about David is I think he is the most marketable contestant right now. Not as good as Daugherty, but in that same arena. If David was to be voted off I think Carly would be the most benefitted getting most of David's votes.

danwalker2 · 04-15-2008, 01:35 AM

To talk about the idols that are left

Michael
I know he was voted off but wanted to say a few words about him. I thought he would last a little longer, but even if he won Michael has a serious problem. He is 29 now, a year tour and he is 30 before he is in he studio, which someone will do as quick as possible because of his charisma. Most rock/pop artist don't start at 30, the end at that age. He is a good looking guy.
I could see a couple guest star appearances on TV, a spot in a movie and who knows? I think David C gets the most benefit from Michael's out with Carly maybe picking up some of the rocker votes.

danwalker2 · 04-15-2008, 01:36 AM

I have been watching Idol for seven seasons and have never written a comment about it so I may have a lot to say. In the six previous seasons I have yet to pick a winner. I have four second place finishes and two fourths. And although I don't think the best idol ever is in this group I do believe this is the best group overall. And believe that the kids that have been voted out of the top ten so far this season would have made it deep into any of the previous seasons. Two comments from this. 1. This is why good singers are in the hot seat each week. 2. I am getting tired of people saying some of the kids aren't that good and should have been voted off weeks ago. THESE KIDS ARE ALL THAT GOOD! My favorite idol of all time has been from his first audition Chris Daugherty.

carjean · 04-15-2008, 09:17 AM

On the reader poll there should be a 3rd question...who cares?

tvbuddy69 · 04-15-2008, 10:51 AM

TO DANWALKER: Me too have watch Idol for the last 7 seasons althought not religiously but enough to hear the contestants. As far as singing talent is concern, the best were Underwood and Doolittle. The rest are just blah...Clarkson, Rueben were soso. Fantasia voice were too high pitch and whiny for me. Soul Patrol Hicks canNOT hold a tune and I can't even remember who won last year. The truth is the music industry has deteriorated to manufactured pretenders like Britney and Miley and music wannabe rap. At least Madonna has a little talent. Bring back the Motown sound. 70s and 80s where good great music was abound.

TexRed · 04-15-2008, 02:46 PM

Oscar, if you look at Jason's interviews he doesn't sound like a pothead. And you have to be pretty sharp just to get into A&M, so he's probably not dumb, either. Maybe you're the one blowing smoke!

Idolluver62 · 04-15-2008, 05:48 PM

Jason Castro In All Of His Interviews Doesnt Sound Like Your Normal Pothead To Me..And If He Dabbled In Weed As You Put In Once In Awhile, Who's Business Is It Anyway, Dont Most Musician's And Or Stars Do Some Type Of Drugs Or Alcohol,? Why Is It That Everyone Is So Quick To Judge Others All The Time...I Mean Come On, I'm Sorry I'm Just Not That Type Of Person, Judge Lest Ye Be Judged Is How I Feel...If You Fall Into The Gossip And Hype, Then You'll Always Be Part Of The Drama...Who Wants That In Their Lives All The Time, Certainly Not I....JMO!

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04-15-2008, 01:33 AM	#11
danwalker2 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9	Watching all 7 seasons I would also like to say something about the Judges. It is very hard to agree with someone all the time, but I don't agree with these judges much of the time. Randy - I agree with Randy about 65% of the time. Think I have him down on what he is going to say and Evry once in a while he takes a 90 degree turn. Paula - wish she would just you looked good, you sang good and the shut up. Simon - I agree with Simon about 50% of the time. He thing that bothers me about Simon is not that he wants to be the bad guy, its that he manipulates voters through his comments to have them vote for who he believes is idol worthy. I don't mind somebody who tells it like it is. I don't think Simon does, I think he tells like he wants it to be.

04-15-2008, 01:34 AM	#13
danwalker2 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9	Jason Jason has found his niche, and my have a solid following for many years. Don't see him becoming real big, but will definitely be around for awhile. I believe Jason has had some very good performances but this week was not one of them for me. I do believe Jason and Brook are male and female versions of the same person and that if ether gets booted off the other will benefit Brook Everything said about Jason goes for Brook, only more emotional. I like both Jason and Brook but don't think they can both make it into the top 3. Carly Carly has an amazing voice, but tends to oversing songs to the verge of shouting and has to put a big note on every song, even where there is none. I think Carly has the talent to make the last three but needs to relax more and just sing her songs. If/when Carly goes any girl left may get some of her votes but I think David Cook will benefit most.

04-15-2008, 01:35 AM	#14
danwalker2 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9	David C My favorite this year is David Cook which does not bode well for him. Thought he did well the through Hollywood week and great the first two weeks of competition. I was one of the few that did not enjoy his take on Billy-jean. Listened to it several times after the initial show to see if I might have missed something. Each time I heard it I liked it less. And I think his last two weeks have not been as good as the first two. Think part of his problem this week were the back up singers that drowned him out when he was singing his low notes. I enjoy his part he sang in 'Shout to the Lord'. Hope that comes out in the rest of the contest. The thing about David is I think he is the most marketable contestant right now. Not as good as Daugherty, but in that same arena. If David was to be voted off I think Carly would be the most benefitted getting most of David's votes.

04-15-2008, 01:36 AM	#16
danwalker2 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9	I have been watching Idol for seven seasons and have never written a comment about it so I may have a lot to say. In the six previous seasons I have yet to pick a winner. I have four second place finishes and two fourths. And although I don't think the best idol ever is in this group I do believe this is the best group overall. And believe that the kids that have been voted out of the top ten so far this season would have made it deep into any of the previous seasons. Two comments from this. 1. This is why good singers are in the hot seat each week. 2. I am getting tired of people saying some of the kids aren't that good and should have been voted off weeks ago. THESE KIDS ARE ALL THAT GOOD! My favorite idol of all time has been from his first audition Chris Daugherty.

04-15-2008, 09:17 AM	#17
carjean Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 55	On the reader poll there should be a 3rd question...who cares?

04-15-2008, 10:51 AM	#18
tvbuddy69 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17	TO DANWALKER: Me too have watch Idol for the last 7 seasons althought not religiously but enough to hear the contestants. As far as singing talent is concern, the best were Underwood and Doolittle. The rest are just blah...Clarkson, Rueben were soso. Fantasia voice were too high pitch and whiny for me. Soul Patrol Hicks canNOT hold a tune and I can't even remember who won last year. The truth is the music industry has deteriorated to manufactured pretenders like Britney and Miley and music wannabe rap. At least Madonna has a little talent. Bring back the Motown sound. 70s and 80s where good great music was abound.

04-15-2008, 02:46 PM	#19
TexRed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 58	Oscar, if you look at Jason's interviews he doesn't sound like a pothead. And you have to be pretty sharp just to get into A&M, so he's probably not dumb, either. Maybe you're the one blowing smoke!

04-15-2008, 05:48 PM	#20
Idolluver62 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18	Jason Castro In All Of His Interviews Doesnt Sound Like Your Normal Pothead To Me..And If He Dabbled In Weed As You Put In Once In Awhile, Who's Business Is It Anyway, Dont Most Musician's And Or Stars Do Some Type Of Drugs Or Alcohol,? Why Is It That Everyone Is So Quick To Judge Others All The Time...I Mean Come On, I'm Sorry I'm Just Not That Type Of Person, Judge Lest Ye Be Judged Is How I Feel...If You Fall Into The Gossip And Hype, Then You'll Always Be Part Of The Drama...Who Wants That In Their Lives All The Time, Certainly Not I....JMO!