American Idol Season 13 - The Voice Season 6

I like Jena because she is good at the piano and away from it, and she is improving week to week.

I like Alex because he's found his hipster niche.  Now I'd like to see him perform without his guitar crutch.

I like Malaya because of her dynamics and she doesn't eat the words in he lower register.  In a certain way, I'd like to see her and Jena fight it out for the top spot           (two little teenage girls from Michigan high schools) but I don't think it will come to that.

I like Caleb because he is a natural on stage.  This was not the best song for him, but I liked seeing him a little more understated than previous performances.   He's          weaned off of his mike stand crutch too.

I like Jessica, but with hair that pink she needs to loosen up more.  She should lose the guitar next week and move.

C.J. should not have even been Top Ten.  It should have been that little Emily girl.  He needs to go now.

p.s.  I think J.Low has worked the term "wheelhouse" into every episode. 

And Blessings, thanks for the re-cap.  It was quite good.

Some very talented artists went home tonight on The Voice, but everyone can't get stolen to get a second chance.  

I really, really liked Josh from the first battle.  Austin was also good, too bad he had to leave.

The two young ones who sang were so cute.  Too bad the boy went home.

I liked the singing couple too.  The guy they beat did get stolen, but I honestly did not think he was better than the other ones they let go.

It has been a good season so far.

Where is Sheila?????????????

The Voice not as exciting as last night.  I kind of liked the crooner guy who sang a duet with a girl.  I liked the girl more, but wish someone had kept him around for some more weeks.  

Something new next week...more battles.  Has everyone else stopped watching The Voice?

GROUP OPENING NUMBER – rock medley: a hot mess.
Contestants wandering aimlessly around the stage in threes. Majesty looks like
she wandered into a classroom on the first day of school, asking “Is this Math 101?”
Malaya looks like a chipmunk on speed. Everyone’s voices seem weak and
inaudible.

ALEX (“Don’t Speak” by No Doubt) – I am
actually liking Alex a lot more these days. I liked the arrangement of this
song… more laid back/jazzy, almost with a teensy reggae flavor than the
original. But the judges are right. He HAS to stop being glued to the
microphone!

MAJESTY ROSE (“Shake It Out” by
Florence + The Machine) – She started out thin and I was worried for her, but
she had her moments. If only she could repeat those great moves and lose that
insecurity, she could really improve. Her range is great but inconsistent. At
the end, she seemed really surprised that the song was finished.

DEXTER ( “Boondocks” by
Little Big Town) Oh, yeah. Dexter. Another country song. Another imitation of
the original band that did it. How many weeks can he survive doing this? Good
voice, but waaay too predictable.

MALAYA (“The Long And Winding Road” by
The Beatles) A surprising choice for me. A bit weak at first, but she relaxed
right into it. Showed more maturity tonight. I think she improves more every
week.

SAM (“Hey There Delilah” by The
Plain White T’s) BO-ring. Yeah, scaled-down performances may be Sam’s forte,
but come ON… the judges keep asking for passion…. Think about it!!! He’s just a
sweet kid with a cute face and a nice voice! Some things ya just can’t fake.
But – he articulates well… and what was with wearing Grandma’s big floral blouse
this week? Sorry…

JESSICA (“Rhiannon” by Fleetwood Mac) –
Seemed more comfortable on stage, but I still didn’t get the feeling that she
was connecting at all to the lyrics. And it’s REALLY hard to do a Stevie Nicks
song without the comparison, especially when the voice is so similar. (But I
loved the part in the pre-video where she said she loves to hunt, and when the
end of the world comes, ya really want a redneck on your team!!!)

CJ (“If It Hadn’t
Been For Love” by Darryl Worley) – Awwwww, poor CJ. I really, really like him,
but DANG, he can’t sing!!! Loved the arrangement, loved the stage musicians,
but the voice…. Yikes! If he could sing on key, he’d have almost a Richie
Havens vibe to his voice.

CALEB (“Dazed and
Confused” by Led Zepplin) Did this surprise anyone? Of course he’s gonna be
great. Big Show! WOOOO!!!! Jen thinks I’m sexy! WOOOO! Ricky Minor! WOOOOO!!!!

JENA(“Bring
Me To Life” by Evanescence) – At least it was Jena who had to follow Caleb and
all his stage pyrotechnics. She’s got a big voice, is consistent, looks better
every week, gains more confidence and control of the stage. Made me laugh when
Ryan asked if she were nervous having to follow Caleb’s performance… “Uh, YEAH…
I was crappin’ my pants!”

No Blessings, I wasn't.  I just wanted CJ to go though.  Love your synopsis' . Keep 'em coming.

hey Idol watchers. It has been a strange season. I was so impressed my the improvement in shooting and editing during the early rounds and Hollywood, now it seems they are fizzling. 

I have no idea who will win, Gena was really good, I kind of like Malaya, and I actually like CJ. I keep wanting pink hair to step up. At times I really liked MR , then she wilted.

I also liked the Army singer, surprised she didn't get further. 

So much about the show is better, just not the contestants, in my opinion.

I feel liked they picked good musicians who just are not dynamic performers for the most part.

I do think a Gena-Caleb final would be fascinating.

Hi, cookiegal! I am most impressed with the choice of judges this season... as opposed to last season's train wreck. 

Keith, JLo, and Harry are always a pleasure to watch, and actually hand out useful, constructive criticism, without being nasty or always doling out slobbering, unwarranted praise.

Jena-Caleb as the final two? Could be interesting!

Right now, I can only see Caleb in the final.

(Eph,  If Alex can get the stick out of his butt, I could see him going to the final two.  But I don't think a Caleb/Alex final would be a good pairing.)

Jena, gets stronger each week so she might make the final.  Maybe Jessica, if she lets loose and puts more life into her performances.  

Jessica and Alex would be interesting.   I kind of hope those two both lose the guitar and just sing this week.  The guitars tend to immobilize them, and yet give them something to do with their hands which doesn't keep it fair to the others who have to figure that out without an instrument.

Kind of wish Jena and Malaya were on The Voice so they could battle each other.

Going to watch The Voice tonight and I hope there are some other watchers because I was lonely last week.  Going to try and learn some of the names tonight.  I'll check back later.

Not learning the names yet.  In the first pairing, I wish they both went.  In the second pairing, I wish they both could have stayed.  This second battle round is tough!

Waa!  Some really good people are going home.  Of the two that sang "Counting Stars," I really liked the girl (Sam) that went home.  Then, Shakira's two, I liked the blond guy more than the bearded guy that won the round.  I mean they are all decent at this point, but the ones I would have chosen are not making it through.  

They already gave a spoiler that in the final battle tonight, someone gets saved.  Well, o.k., because I really like the shorter guy (that was a SAT instructor) so I know he'll make it through..

I thought I'd chime in here.  I've been watching this season of American Idol.... The Voice has never caught my interest and even AI has bored me in recent years.

I think Caleb is very talented, but his music is just not my thing.  The one I look forward to each week is Jena.  I was surprised she was a wildcard and glad she pulled that one out.  I don't think since Adam Lambert or Kelly Clarkson, have I looked forward to someone's performance this much.  I get she is not the odds on favorite, but I love the uniqueness of her voice and I think she knows how to perform.  After that Alex, though I think he needs to show some other dimensions, if possible, to stay longer.  CJ - I can't understand why he is still there.  Malaya is a little over the top to me, but I appreciate that she is young.  I don't find her voice special.  The others I'm ambivalent about.

Hi, Kam!!!