‘American Idol’ semifinal mens live blogging (if you dare)
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dude
February 28th, 2012
9:37 pm
James, colton was garbage he will never sell records
firemedic116
February 28th, 2012
9:38 pm
This could be the death of American Idol as we know it…
Miss Javon
February 28th, 2012
9:39 pm
@James…ditto…Colton was unique and he didn’t perform a ballad as most everyone else did. A true artist…plays piano, sings, entertains. But Idol is a simple singing competition…anything else is irrelevant to the audience.
Bailey
February 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
Yawn.
KatJ
February 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
AGREE firemedic116!
Miss Javon
February 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
dude…that’s just YOUR opinion. You base it upon what?
dude
February 28th, 2012
9:41 pm
Not bad josh
Seth T
February 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
Heejun is probably the most “popular” of the boys – more YouTube hits, etc. I think it was a decent song choice, which didn’t push him into a skit or voice range he could not handle well.
No doubt top 6/7 of the boys.
Eben fills a paticular “slot” for the show, and I think a Judge will “save” him through a wildcard if neeeded. You have to be either a great singer/performer or a have another purpose/identity/Factor which draws voters or the Judges favor. It’s not all about the skilll of the vocalist – at least not yet.
Pitchy
February 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
@fire – had to laugh at you enjoying the commercials…that cracked me up, yet I understand. Can’t wait for this to be over. So looking forward to the young ladies.
Miss Javon
February 28th, 2012
9:42 pm
So unpleasant…my ears would never dial into that on a radio….if I want Jesus to scream at me, I’ll go to church on Sunday!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
okay so i’m almost 2 hours behind you guys…. i’ll just read later, because i had to dvr the thing and you’ll “spoil” my listening. but they REALLY changed the format didn’t they? ONE night to eliminate half the contestants? wow. guess i haven’t been paying attention, LOL… that’s what i get for not having a computer-friendly environment anymore for blogging with you guys
sure do miss you all
Atlanta Native
February 28th, 2012
9:43 pm
Finally … someone knocked it out of the park for REAL. Joshua Ledet. I am crying. I will definitely want to hear this guy sing again – which is what it’s all about.
Harriett
February 28th, 2012
9:44 pm
Hey everyone. Catching up. Minor crisis now has me watching via DVD. Only up to Aaron somfar
firemedic116
February 28th, 2012
9:44 pm
American idol Show Tunes……There bringing Broadway to TV.
Miss Javon
February 28th, 2012
9:44 pm
A good person but I just don’t want to hear gospel.
dude
February 28th, 2012
9:47 pm
I enjoyed josh his voice is different from the gospel guy last year
Pitchy
February 28th, 2012
9:49 pm
Who is the switch, who is it…I KNEW IT. I told you guys last week it would be him!!!
Seth T
February 28th, 2012
9:50 pm
I see Joshua as having a good chance of going through to the top 6/7 boys as well.
dude
February 28th, 2012
9:50 pm
You have to be kidding!!!! This guy sucks
Pitchy
February 28th, 2012
9:51 pm
Dancing with my father…not this is the only contestant that picked a song that fits their voice.
K
February 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
Am I the only person in America that disagrees with the judges every time. Deandre SUCKS, Joseph SUCKS and the gentle giant SUCKS. The show isn’t what it use to be. Pure talent- Chris Daughtry-Adam Lambert-Carry Underwood. I had to turn the volume down when the gentle giant was singing. TERRIBLE!!!
Pitchy
February 28th, 2012
9:52 pm
perfect song choice (typing in lower case cuz his register is so high)…
dude
February 28th, 2012
9:53 pm
I take back my comment he did well
Seth T
February 28th, 2012
9:54 pm
Jermaine can be a very good Gospel Singer. His Mother will be happy.
Bailey
February 28th, 2012
9:56 pm
My favorite of the night was Adam.
firemedic116
February 28th, 2012
9:56 pm
ok white chocolate dude is as least not afraid to cut loose
Pitchy
February 28th, 2012
9:56 pm
I don’t disagree. Bet most of America thought it might have been him. Listen now, folk. He won’t make it all the way, but like XFactor felt they let one go, why shouldn’t AI go for the sensationalism as well.
No matter, his life has changed and honestly, that’s all I wanted for the tall guy. Hopefully, his ride will amount to something positive and lucrative for him and his Mama.
firemedic116
February 28th, 2012
9:57 pm
phil collins just threw up again
Pitchy
February 28th, 2012
9:58 pm
@dude – I’m laughing. Nothing wrong with eating crow sometimes (lol).
Pitchy
February 28th, 2012
9:59 pm
Sorry, dude, try to edit my comment, but I hit submit accidentally. Meant to say, nothing wrong with eating one’s hat…lol.
firemedic116
February 28th, 2012
9:59 pm
Ya’ll have a good evening all and take care.
K
February 28th, 2012
9:59 pm
Joshua was his name not joseph. AWFUL!!
Deirdre
February 28th, 2012
10:00 pm
Loved:
1.Joshua Ledet
2. Reed
Liked:
3.Aaron
4. Phil
5. Creighton
6. Heejun
The rest were so-so to awful!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 28th, 2012
10:03 pm
Hey guys…i’m kinda fast-forwarding thru the backstories… just listened to Creighton, enjoyed that…liked Aaron..D, when did they announce the change in format to eliminate half in one night? I have so NOT been paying attention!
linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
February 28th, 2012
10:05 pm
liking phil’s tone quality, not so “sweet” as some have been tonight so far
Pitchy
February 28th, 2012
10:05 pm
I don’t think the guys were at their best. Most picked safe songs and while they are in their seats watching the young ladies, they will realize how weak they really were. The judges comments are great, to a point, but they will quickly realize the young ladies delivered and will yield more votes.
Time to watch Southland.
Atlanta Native
February 28th, 2012
10:09 pm
Dierde, agree with your choices of who you loved. Except I might switch Aaron with Reed, in terms of voice alone, although Reed certainly has pizzaz. And Seth, you are right on in your comments for the most part. PS. Let’s all get behind our Atlanta dude!!! He at least DOES have talent, stays on key, and has passion behind his voice.
dissappointed
February 28th, 2012
10:11 pm
I cant’t beleive you brought the gentle giant back! Really the show is so out of tune . I thought they would have brought Jonny back, great voice and very good looking, the judges blew it again!!!!! GOOD BYE AMERICAN IDOL111
bravette
February 28th, 2012
10:12 pm
ok i wasn’t very impressed with the guys, but i did truly enjoy the guy (#12) from Louisiana. He took me to church. I am gonna be routing for him for sure.
bravette
February 28th, 2012
10:15 pm
oh yeah, my picks name is joshua ledet….u go joshua u can do this…
Tinker T
February 28th, 2012
10:16 pm
I think Phillip has an awesome voice! That boy gonna go far, break some hearts along the way too!
Seth T
February 28th, 2012
10:16 pm
I would, first of all, like to say that everyone has their own musical taste and type of performer they enjoy and get entertainment value from – so I understand.
But I always vote – except I did not see one act that moves me enough to vote for any of them. This will be the first time I skip voting – to me, there is no pzazz to the whole night – some o.k., but not enough to stay around for another drink if I was at their show – nothing worth keeping on DVR.
This show has hung years upoon my face, dissappointment pounding like waves —–
But
, I am happy …. because the girls are on tomorrow night!!! 
Jon C
February 28th, 2012
10:39 pm
I have been a loyal Idol fan since the finale of Season 1, and I have to say tonight was SO lackluster and disappointing. The judges are WORTHLESS! Please do your job…and judge someone! Anyone!
Adele’s song ate Eben and spat him back out- Adam picked an overdone Idol song- Deandre sang the WHOLE SONG in falsetto (dude, variety/dynamics please…)- Jeremy was breathy the whole first half- Reed’s song sounded like a good idea on paper (big Casey Abrams fan) but I didn’t dig the performance tonight.
Colton is my personal favorite and actually gave a performance, with passion and dynamics and was different from everyone else. I loved Phillip x2’s version of In the Air Tonight, he totally made it his own, which shows artistry (it should also be noted I’m not a big Phil Collins fan.) Joshua is really good and doesn’t annoy me like Jacob Lusk did. And Jermaine picked a great song for his low voice (though I think Johnny would have had a better shot of making a strong run in this thing.)
The rest were forgettable (although Aaron gave a good stab at it.) I just hope the girls do awesome tomorrow, otherwise Idol will officially be dead.
Jon C
February 28th, 2012
10:41 pm
Oh also! Creighton did a great job with True Colors, and I HATE that song! And I love Heejun, he just didn’t wow me like I wanted him to.
MyPatootie
February 28th, 2012
10:42 pm
Sure would be nice to have at least one judge who didn’t heap praise on every singer. I heard very little actual critiqueing tonight. Could we have at least one-half of a Simon Cowell who is open and honest?
Tinker T
February 28th, 2012
10:43 pm
Joshua Ledet is amazing! I love his voice!! He is an American idol!!
Bob
February 28th, 2012
10:56 pm
@Jubie–Of course I’m not kidding. Phil’s version was way better than Phil’s.
I really am serious. I love Phil Phillips’ version. Randy’s criticism was off the mark big time. Phil and Josh are the two best. Adam’s in there. Reed may be in there, but its hard to imagine a dork of his stature winning Idol. Def got talent, though.
Bob
February 28th, 2012
10:57 pm
Someone thinks Creighton sings well? I hit mute and take a crap break whenever he comes on.
Bob
February 28th, 2012
10:58 pm
I wish I had done the same when the long curly-haired girl, I mean, guy sang. Awful. I sometimes wonder if the judges are being photoshopped into the audience, because the comments so don’t match what actually just happened on stage.
Bob
February 28th, 2012
11:01 pm
Oh, yeah–Colton is in the mix at the top. I’m not sure Jermaine is, but I would buy an album of his. Or pirate it, perhaps.