‘The X Factor’ top 13 performance recap: watch Carly Rose!
CeCe Frey is my bet for going home this week. CREDIT: Fox
“The X Factor” dialed back the production, let the voices shine and overall, made for a tolerably entertaining two hours.
Diamond White was brought back after being eliminated last week. Not surprising. There were rumors they were going to do something like that.
The theme tonight: songs from the movies. And it’s the first night of public voting – finally.
My favorite was easily Carly Rose. She has star power. And Vino Alan surprised me.
As a judge, Britney was useless again but at least she’s succinct. There wasn’t as much obnoxious interplay among the judges period.
My bet for who will go home: CeCe Frey. Lame arrangement, bad song choice, unlikable person adds up to very few votes. I would have considered Fifth Harmony (the girl group Simon put together) in danger, too, but they got the pimp spot. Simon really wants them around awhile.
First up: Arin Ray (”American Boy” Estelle/ Britney’s 13-16 team) – The dancers’ outfits are comically awful. But he is far more confident than last week and pulls it off. “You were definitely more smooth,” Demi noted. “You look like a star up there.” Grade: B-plus/A-minus
2) Paige Thomas (”Take My Breath Away” Berlin/ Demi’s 17-24 team) – She has some modicum of charisma, a bit of that Rihanna cool vulnerability. She’s a good singer but her voice isn’t all that distinctive to me (unlike Rihanna.) She did a good job but nothing that would make me say hmmm…. “I’m not completely blown away,” L.A. said. Grade: B
3) Vino Alan (”When a Man Loves a Woman” Percy Sledge/L.A.’s 25-plus team. He sings this one with conviction and more soul than Michael Bolton could ever muster. And I appreciate that they didn’t over-produce this one and kept it simple. “Phenomenal,” Demi said. Grade: A-minus
4) Emblem 3 (Mashup of “My Girl” Temptations / “California Girls” Katy Perry/ “What Makes You Beautiful” One Direction/Simon’s team) – The early favorite to win didn’t do anything to hurt themselves. They sound a bit raw but show no shortage of charm. Demi said it was a mistake to even allude to One Direction. “It’s called a tribute and being clever,” Simon said. Grade: A-minus
5) Beatrice Miller (”Iris” Goo Goo Dolls/ Britney’s team) – She has a pretty, interesting voice. She does this rather angst-filled song with too chipper of a demeanor. It really feels like she’s play acting this one given her youth. Strong ending. “The tone of your voice sounds like a hit record,” L.A. said. “I can see you working,” Simon said. “You have more confidence this week.” Grade: B-plus
6) Jennel Garcia (”I Love Rock and Roll” Joan Jett/ Demi’s team) – She vocals aren’t quit edgy enough to pull off this type of rock to me. And she’s almost too pretty. I feel she’s being packaged a certain way. I’m not buying it. “It was a Joan Jett parody,” L.A. said. Grade: B
7) Tate Stevens (”Wanted Dead or Alive” Bon Jovi/ L.A.’s team) – Good song choice for Tate. He gives his performance sincerity and drive. I’m not sure he’s a star but he’s pretty good. “Tonight, it feels like you’ve arrived back in this competition,” Simon said. “I like giving guys like you a break.” Grade: B-plus
Lyric145 (”Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” Mary Poppins/ Simon’s team) – This worked much better than last week’s performance. It’s ridiculous in an LMFAO-meets-Black-Eyed-Peas kind of way. Very very gimmicky with the Alice in Wonderland fashion cues. But entertaining. “It was inventive,” L.A. said. Grade: B-plus/A-minus
9) Diamond White (”I Have Nothing” Whitney Houston/ Britney’s team) – The most over-sung song on “American Idol.” (Eight times!) She has her moments and she’s darn gutsy to take it on. It’s not quite standing ovation worthy but good enough to keep her around for sure. Grade: B-plus
10) CeCe Frey (”Eye of the Tiger” Survivor/ Demi’s team) – Pitchy, dawg. Terrible song choice. She’s trying to channel Lady Gaga but has only a fraction of Lady’s vocal skills. And that awful face tattoo is back, bigger than ever. Blech. “Anything recognizable about you has been thrown away,” Simon said. “Horrible. No imagination. Nothing different from the original.” CeCe said she wants to show off the “fierce” side of herself. Grade: C
11) Carly Rose Sonenclar (”It Will Rain” Bruno Mars/ Britney’s team) – She has an incredibly mature voice for her age. This is a touching, pretty take on this song. She doesn’t imitate Bruno either. It feels organic, like it’s her own song. Impressive. “This is you in your element,” Demi said. “You’d have a hit with a song like that,” Simon said. “You’ve got real guts… We’re watching a star in the making.” Grade: A
12) Jason Brock (”I Believe I Can Fly” R. Kelly /L.A.’s team) – A much better song pick than last week. It’s theatrical and very much in his wheelhouse. I wasn’t too excited at first but he ended strong. “It feels like a Vegas lounge act,” Britney said, in a rare moment of negativity tonight. “Very predictable and very cabaret,” Demi said. His loud, cheesy red outfit doesn’t help. Grade: B
13) Fifth Harmony (”A Thousand Years” Christina Perri/ Simon’s team) – Franken-group opts for balladry this time. Their harmonizing is improving but it’s hard to focus on a group without a lead singer when there are five of them. I’m not sure how they are going to generate votes. “You nailed it,” L.A. said. Grade: B-plus
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124 comments Add your comment
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
8:21 pm
Arin was okay, not great! He has the look, does he have the talent? He should be safe!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:30 pm
I just received a phone call that Diamond White was brought back so I’ve tuned in. Saw the ending of Page’s performance. Not surprised they wanted to have another moment like what they had last year going to ??? house saying they made a mistake and bringing her back.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:31 pm
Good evening, DanJ.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
8:31 pm
Hi Pitchy, I think I called the Diamond White return! *patting my myself on the back* I really liked Vino sing When A man Loves A Woman!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:32 pm
Love the song Vino sang, and he sang it pretty well.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:33 pm
Dang, you shouldn’t tell someone on national TV, that’s on your team, they said something stupid. That was embarrassing.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
8:35 pm
Hi Pitchy, I’m pulling for Vino. Despite the tattoos he does seem like a nice guy. Simon was right he is better singing R&B although he can rock it!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:35 pm
I figured they would bring her back. Obvious, but I was still bummed that she was voted off. That young lady and sing. I love her and Carly Rose.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
8:38 pm
Well Pitchy, it worked for Melanie why not try it with Diamond. Simon just did a repeat in hopes it would boost ratings! Emblem3 was good!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:39 pm
They were good meshing the two songs together.
Perhaps it’s my TV set, but I think this is the best Britney looks. Hair looks ok, but more importantly, her makeup is good and she looks rested.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:40 pm
What act(s) have I missed, DanJ?
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:41 pm
DanJ, are we the only two here again. Hmmm, this may be out second date (lololol).
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
8:43 pm
Brittney does look good tonight. Beatrice is only so-so and may be in trouble.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
8:45 pm
Second date? Nice!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:50 pm
I Love Rock and Roll, at least the song (lol).
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
8:52 pm
I Love Rock & Roll…I love Jennel Garcia as well!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:52 pm
Good you too think Britney looks good. Best she’s looked all season. Her dress cleavage is a bit too low for my comfort, but that’s all I have to say negatively at the moment. Her vocabulary also has improved.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:55 pm
DanJ, what did you have for dinner? I made a pork tenderloin, cabbage and yellow rice. Delicious.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
8:56 pm
Cleavage too low? If nothing falls out then it’s just fine, if it does then it’s better! Although I shouldn’t say that on a date should I? Sorry!
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
8:58 pm
Dinner? Curry Chicken and rice! Although pork tenderloin sounds great!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
8:59 pm
LOL..not good words on a date, but I understand you are a man. I love curry anything.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:03 pm
He’s country, and I love country music.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
9:03 pm
I thought Tate was excellent! Wanted Dead or Alive was a nice choice. LA Reid was even getting jiggy with it!
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
9:07 pm
Pitchy I love curry and it’s so healthy. When I hit 50 I thought it was time to start eating healthy. Not that I don’t eat a burger once in a while. I just don’t want to become a member of the zipper club(bypass surgery) anytime soon!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:11 pm
Same here, DanJ. I started gaining weight when I turned 50. Never wanted to be one of those who woke up and wondered how all this weight jumped on the body. I exercise, Zumba and try to watch what I eat. Still slender, but not as slender as I used to be (lol). Thank goodness I’m one who can easily walk away from all desserts.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:12 pm
I hate Lyric145 outfits. Hate It.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
9:14 pm
I actually like Lyric145. It was like Tim Burton re-made the movie Mary Poppins! Now the freaking song is stuck in my head!
G
November 7th, 2012
9:18 pm
Just peeking in…….Tate was great! Surprisingly, Lyric was lyrically strong. Still hate the pop factor, but it just may work for them.
G
November 7th, 2012
9:19 pm
Actually, it’s not surprising that Lyric was strong, but maybe surprising they pulled it off with those goofy outfits.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:19 pm
Love this song and I know she’s going to knock it out the door. Ummm, her voice is stronger than what I’m hearing…let me turn up the volume.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:20 pm
Seems like she should be singing a tad bit deeper. Am I right or am I wrong?
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:21 pm
I agree, G. Horrible outfits. Reminds me of Flava Flav w/o the clock.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
9:22 pm
What’s up G? Lyric145 was good vocally and the stage show was pretty cool, not boring anyway!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:23 pm
Judges say I was wrong.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
9:24 pm
I would not have had Diamond sing a Whitney song this early. She was good not great. CeCe is horrible! Where’s the mute!
G
November 7th, 2012
9:25 pm
Hey DanJ and Pitchy! Who is this guy singing Barry White on The Voice? Kind of a fun performance, but it’s hard to sing Barry. He did his thing……for what he does.
G
November 7th, 2012
9:26 pm
I agree DanJ. That song was a bit ambitious for her, even though she did a decent job.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:28 pm
Glad to see I haven’t missed Carly Rose. She and Diamond are my favorites.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
9:29 pm
G, I’m taping The Voice so I’m not sure who is singing it but if he pulls off a Barry White song then that’s strong work!
Tina
November 7th, 2012
9:29 pm
Well good evening!!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:31 pm
DanJ, I agree w/Diamond’s song. It was good, not great. Wrong song choice. She’s a powerful singer and should be given a strong song.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
9:31 pm
FYI, I sent the name Divinity in for Simon’s girl group! Hey I was a fan of Vanity back in the day!
Pitchy I love Carly Rose as well!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:33 pm
Surprised she’s singing Bruno Mars, but this young lady can sing.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:34 pm
Could be just me, but I don’t like the song choice. She’s doing good, just don’t like the song for her.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
9:35 pm
Loved Carly. She’s the real deal!!!!! Best of the night!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:36 pm
My ears must be playing with me. I didn’t see that as “closing the show” at all.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:38 pm
DanJ, I heard L.A. Reid’s voice in your last post.
Harriett
November 7th, 2012
9:40 pm
Hey! Been lurking. I thought Vino is best of the night so far
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
9:41 pm
Pitchy if you heard LA Reid in my last post then I would have to say he was probably right!
@Tina, Hello Tina, hope you’re enjoying the show.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:41 pm
If he sings Space Jam, I am going to be entertained to the fullest.
Harriett
November 7th, 2012
9:43 pm
Jason singing all the big “heroic” types
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:44 pm
Didn’t even think of “I Can Fly.” The candles sometimes look like clan hoods to me when it’s not a close up. I am officially tired.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
9:44 pm
Hi Harriett, I like Vino a lot and think he’s safe. I like Jason Brock as well but hate the jacket!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:45 pm
Good evening Harriett and Tina!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:47 pm
My vote is still to keep one host and that should be Chloe. She’s getting better.
G
November 7th, 2012
9:51 pm
I think that Khloe and Mario are good……….just not good together.
G
November 7th, 2012
9:53 pm
Tamar Hunt is about to sing on The Voice
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:54 pm
5th Harmony, the girl in the black should have sung first.
G
November 7th, 2012
9:54 pm
He’s singing a Michael Bolton song?
Harriett
November 7th, 2012
9:55 pm
Hi. Love Vino. Not too fond of Fifth Harmony. Really good singers but ho hum for me
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:56 pm
Words I’m tired of hearing are “awesome,” “ascertain” and Brittney saying “I’m impressed.” UUGGHH!!!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
Looking at the recaps, Vino stands out.
DanJ
November 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
My name Divinity is better than 5th Harmony. Have to say I did like them. My guess is Jason and CeCe will be the bottom two with CeCe going home!
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
9:57 pm
And Tate
G
November 7th, 2012
9:59 pm
Trevon Hunte is ready to record this very minute. He’s wasting his time on this show. He needs to be signed and in the studio. This guy is kind of like the “anti-Idol” type singer. The Voice crowd loves him, but Idol fans would criticize him.
Harriett
November 7th, 2012
9:59 pm
Yep, Pitchy!
Off to watch Nasville. Night all!
G
November 7th, 2012
10:01 pm
Dang, I mean Trevin. I’m going to get his name right eventually.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
10:01 pm
Time for Chicago Fire.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
10:02 pm
Wanted to get into Nashville, but couldn’t squeeze it in with other shows I watch/record. Bah Humbug.
Pitchy
November 7th, 2012
10:08 pm
Night everyone! Thanks for all the chaperons (lol).
Seth T
November 7th, 2012
10:16 pm
The combination of Demi’s mentoring of Cece and Cece’s losing identity from her stellar voice in the auditions – has put her at the rock bottom of the competition. 2 weeks in a row that featured some bizarre song that doesn’t utilize her vocal skills, and especially poor staging and clothing tonight.
If Jennel isn’t careful, Demi’s mentoring will put her at the bottom next. I like Demi as a judge … in that role … but her mentoring and song choices and staging suggestions are by far the worst.
Some who watched “The Voice ” tonight, said they were getting weary of the long, rambling commentary by the Judges – the show has taken a long road to get down to the 12 that will be named tomorrow night.
Deirdre
November 8th, 2012
7:15 am
Morning!
I haven’t watched XF yet so I very much appreciate Rodney’s commentary. I’ll be able to skim through. It sounds like everyone(judges) pretty much behaved themselves last night. Maybe LA got a glimpse of how mean he comes across.
Highlander
November 8th, 2012
7:20 am
Morning!
I thought last night’s theme on X-F was songs from the movies. But I saw a few that I didn’t recognize from any film (unless it was just background music and not really a featured song – as in opening or end credits)
Maybe Rodney can give us the run down on each song. …Or anyone else who knows which film each selection came from. I just think there were a couple ringers in there.
Highlander
November 8th, 2012
7:22 am
Oh, yeah, shocked, SHOCKED, I tell you, that Diamond White was brought back! (Yeah, right!)
Really over all the manufactured drama that is X-Factor!
Deirdre
November 8th, 2012
7:36 am
Just checked out the polls at mj’s and they agree with you Rodney. Carly Rose comes in first followed by Fifth Harmony(I wonder what their name will be next week) and Lyric 145. Diamond White barely registered, probably because audience are wise to simon’s manipulations.
Deirdre
November 8th, 2012
7:48 am
Rodney Please send my congrats to the lovely Mrs. Ho(your wife, not your mom) on the guest columnist gig in today’s paper. Well done and well said!
Harriett
November 8th, 2012
8:07 am
Good morning!
It’s that time of year when I disappear for days at a time. This is a busy time at work.I have tried to check in and lurk to see what is going on, but limited even with that.Enjoyed the brief chatting last night during XF, which I far prefer over The Voice. I loved Vino the most last nigh.
sana
November 8th, 2012
9:08 am
What the heck is on her face? I hope she don’t think that looks good!
DanJ
November 8th, 2012
9:19 am
I thought last nights show was entertaining. Some of it was way over the top. Paige’s entrance was silly. I enjoyed all the groups. That was a first for me. CeCe was horrible. By far worst of the night. Jason and Beatrice wasn’t much better! Not sure the order but they will be the first 3 to go. Jennel has lost the luster for me. I thought she might win it all now I think she’s lucky to make the top 5.
Carly Rose, Vino and Tate were my best 3 vocally although Lyric145 put on the best show. Still have that freaking song in my head. Emblem3 may be good at what they do but it does nothing for me!
Who didn’t think Diamond White wouldn’t be back? Nuff said!
JTesla
November 8th, 2012
9:25 am
Well I haven’t watched it yet, but I guess Simon is still trying to play games and Star Trek girl didn’t do so well. This blog sure does save me a lot of time.
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
9:36 am
Morning.
CeCe seems to be losing steam. Even Diamond’s voice wasn’t on par!
Deirdre
November 8th, 2012
9:46 am
Frankly, I don’t get bringing Diamond back. Other than for drama, there isn’t much point. She’ll be gone in 1 to 3 weeks. Cute girl, good singer but there are better singers in the competition.
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
9:52 am
She’s one of the better singers.
DanJ
November 8th, 2012
10:05 am
Having re-watched the show I think Vino could be this years Josh Krajiik. While I thought he did a great job with When A Man Loves A Woman had I been picking a song for him it would have been Tueplo Honey by Van Morrison. Vocally they’re similar and the song has been used in several movies. It also hasn’t been done in a singing competition show to my knowledge which means the performance wouldn’t be compared to someone elses.
Deirdre, I think Diamond is a great singer however they didn’t do her any favors having her sing a Whitney song. Eventually she may get there vocally (she’s only 13) but she’s not there now. I can see her possibly making the top 5
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
November 8th, 2012
10:21 am
Hi y’all,
I’m enjoying this season of XF more than last. But I’ve already expressed my view of Simon’s Ego Circus. As for the song used in movies, here we go:
1. American Boy – Obsessed (Beyonce movie)\
2. Take My Breath Away – Top Gun
3. When A Man Loves a Woman – Same named movie (Andy Garcia/Meg Ryan)
4. My Girl/California Girls – a stretch. My Girl was used in the movie of the same name (Macaulay Culkin), and I guess California Girls was in the Katy Perry movie. Ha.
5. Iris – City of Angels (Nicolas Cage/Meg Ryan)
6. I Love Rock and Roll – used in quite a few, including Britney’s own movie, Crossroads (Yes, there is shame in knowing that!)
7. Wanted Dead or Alive – initially used in Young Guns II, also in Rock of Ages
8. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” – Mary Poppins
9. I Have Nothing – The Bodyguard
10. Eye of The Tiger – Rocky III
11. It Will Rain – Twilight: Breaking Dawn Pt 1
12. I Believe I Can Fly – Space Jam
13. A Thousand Years – Twilight: Breaking Dawn Pt 1
JTesla
November 8th, 2012
10:38 am
Wait, Star Trek girl did “Eye of the Tiger”? LOL! What was she thinking? I feel cheesy when I play that song on Rock Band 3. It’s one of the cheesiest songs from the 80’s. “The Final Countdown” at least has a nice guitar part, and “We Built this City” has been panned for so long that it is now kind of cool, leaving “Eye of the Tiger” as one of the most laughable songs of a whole decade.
DanJ
November 8th, 2012
10:50 am
@JTesla, Couldn’t agree more! Eye of the Tiger is a horrible song. CeCe would have been better served singing something along the lines of The Rose. Most fans think she’s full of herself to say the least. A ballad where she could emote might have saved her this week. At least it would have showed a different side.
JTesla
November 8th, 2012
10:58 am
BTW, thanks K&Cfan!
Mercedes S.
November 8th, 2012
11:31 am
Thanks, K&Cfan!
Finally had a chance to look at XF recording. RoHo most astute.
Here’s my ranking, with stars:
Carly Rose Sonenclar *****
Fifth Harmony **** 1/2
Vino Alan ****
Jenelle Garcia *** 1/2
Beatrice Miller ***
Diamon White***
Tate Stevens ***
Paige Thmas **
Lyric 145 ** 1/2
Emblem 3 **
Cece Frey * 1/2
Jason Brock * 1/2
Who did Iorget?
Oh, Arin Ray *. He IS forgettable.
Mercedes S.
November 8th, 2012
11:48 am
Demi Lovato is getting more and more irritating. She cleary hates her mentees… why else why she make them over and choose bad songs? interrupting Simon and not being ble to take criticism – very immature, Demi.
First singer, Arin, disappeared among his many dancers.
Best thing about Joan of Arc-ey Paige – her costume. She has a sweet little voice, but her enunciation is horrible. Of coursem anyone might have a problemn concentrating on a song when a stranger is slobbering all over her, giving tummy rubs, etc. She also looked like she really regrets shaving her head.
Lyric 145 is still a clown-like novelty act, but I like their energy. They are entertaining… in small doses.
Diamond White was given a bad song. Lazy choice.
She has such a gorgeous smile, I’d like to see her do a happy song.
Cece Frey is pretty much fried at this point. Wrong move to portray herself as a killer from the start (attitude, leopard spots) and this song was just – ugh. Outfit, second worse of the night.
Carly Rose Sonenclar – her little hand over mouth gesture at the end made me melt. Clearly the best “act” in this competition.
Jason Brock – hos outfits are killing him. And song choices.
Fifth Harmony (I thought they were FIT harmony until I saw spelling) impressed me, a lot. This is a group I want to hear again.
Tate Stevens – don;t care for cowboy music, but he did it well.
Jenelle Garcia – another bad make-over. Her real hair was perfectly fine. She can be sexy and cute on her own – hope sombody stops the mentor from suggesting private parts-grabbing.
Vino Alan – great, honest performance of oversung song.
Beatrice Miller – scratchy voice overshadowed by worst outfit of the night. Ragamuffin look suits nobody.
Emblem 3 – boy bands have their fans. I’m not one of them.
G
November 8th, 2012
11:49 am
Yeah, Carly Rose is pretty solid. She’s not my fav, but I can defintely see her in the final 4.
Emblem 3 is another act that’s not a fav of mine, but I think they have the best chance to win.
Tate Stevens is my absolute favorite on the show, and I’m definitely not a county music fan. I was singing Richie Sambora’s part on “Dead or Alive”. I used to play with a band that covered all of Bon Jovi’s songs.
Lyric 145 continues to be a group that ticks me off the most. I guess it’s moreso how Simon is making a fool of their talent. I don’t know if some of you on the blog realize how talented this group is, but they are being challenged every week with poor guidance from Simon. I would have this group ditch the clownwear, and let them be themselves. Suggestions of what they should be performing:
The Fugees, Black Eyed Peas (pre-Fergie), OutKast, Naughty by Nature, Brand Nubian, The Lox, and Wu Tang Clan.
Deirdre
November 8th, 2012
11:52 am
Thanks to our blog historian, k&cf! You need to stick with us, my dear. I’m not sure we would survive without you.
I said Diamond was good, I just think she’s weak, not ready and now tainted by the show’s need for drama. They should have picked an older contestant for that little stunt.
Mercedes S.
November 8th, 2012
11:57 am
Three 13-year olds and a boyband… clearly this show is skewed for a specific audience.
Another annoyance, while I’m at it: barely-out-of-her-teens Demi Lovato saying of singers with depth (and over 22): “I don’t see you as a pop idol”.
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
12:03 pm
Deirdre – I respectfully disagree. Diamond is a powerful singer, but was given a song that didn’t suit her AT ALL, then dressed to look like John Travolta’s kid sister from Saturday Night Fever added on to her lookign and sounding weird. That girl has chops. I want a dual between her and Carly Rose. Putting my two favorites up against one another. CeeCee can go home, Jannel can go home, Mr. Entertainment can go home, 5th Harmony can go as well.
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
12:03 pm
Deirdre – I respectfully disagree. Diamond is a powerful singer, but was given a song that didn’t suit her AT ALL, then dressed to look like John Travolta’s kid sister from Saturday Night Fever added on to her lookign and sounding weird. That girl has chops. I want a dual between her and Carly Rose. Putting my two favorites up against one another. CeeCee can go home, Jannel can go home, Mr. Entertainment can go home, 5th Harmony can go as well.
G
November 8th, 2012
12:13 pm
To me, Diamond sounded like a very talented 13 year old singing a legendary song that she’s not quite ready for. Wrong song choice for her. There are plenty of other songs that would have suited her better (i.e. “What a Feeling”, Irene Cara).
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
12:15 pm
That’s what I got from her performance as well, G!
Sam-A
November 8th, 2012
12:26 pm
Pitchy, looked like you and Dan were on another “blog date” last night, with hardly any company. Hope y’all had a nice romantic evening together!
Deirdre
November 8th, 2012
12:40 pm
Pitchy, I’m sure my opinion is clouded by the fact that I do not approve of pitting 13 year olds in an adult competition. For one thing, their voices are still developing. According to my aunt, my mother, at 13, had an angelic voice and did all the church solos. By the time she was 16, her singing voice had gone from angelic soprano to off-key alto. So obviously, I’m not that happy about Carly Rose or Beatrice being in the competition either although, Carly Rose’s voice sounds way more mature than the other two voices.
Plus, I’m always worried about the emotional stability of the very young put into this highly stressful situation. True, some get through it just fine but others end up suffering for years after achieving then losing early fame.
Mostly, it just makes me uncomfortable.
JTesla
November 8th, 2012
12:46 pm
I’m worried about the emotional stability of a girl who wants to look like Dax from Deep Space Nine.
JTesla
November 8th, 2012
12:47 pm
No offense, but it wasn’t even that good of a series, why not try to look like Seven of Nine? Now there is a look that should be copied.
DanJ
November 8th, 2012
12:51 pm
@G, I agree and disagree with you about Lyric145. Simon is not going down the straight hip-hop road. They are suited for that and I think LA feels the same way you do but I don’t think they would last long in the competition doing that. Simon is creating a hip-hop/ performing artist group. While not traditional it is attracting and entertaining a wider audience. I thought if nothing more it was entertaining. Would it sell records? Maybe, maybe not. I would compare them to the rock group KISS. Albeit Kiss is a different genre it’s still the show that entertains. That’s not to say Lyric can’t or won’t sell records. But before you can sell records you have to sell yourself to the public. What better platform to make a name for yourself?
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
12:56 pm
I definitely understand where you’re coming from Deirdre, and I agree that their youth may not have them prepared for the rigors their profession of choice dictates. However, shouldn’t limit their talent just because of their age. At least give them the opportunity. If they crack, they never should have entered the contest. And, I sincerely hope their families told them about the emotional upheavals.
Sarah
November 8th, 2012
1:52 pm
Last night’s performances were a vast improvement over last week’s; and the decision to bring back Diamond was wise. For being as young as she is, she did a great job with that Whitney song. But I agree that Carly Rose has been consistently good, and seems to have a good shot at winning. A coworker at DISH and I have been trying to make predictions about tonight, and we also think that CeCe is in danger. I can’t wait to find out for sure, I am glad that I won’t miss anything with my Hopper from DISH. The 2,000 hours of recording space has been great with my late train, I love that I don’t have to worry about missing a performance. It seems a shame that CeCe will likely be eliminated considering her powerful voice. But if the mentors continue to choose unfitting songs, this will not be the first time it happens.
Seth T
November 8th, 2012
1:57 pm
There are a number of child actors, actresses that sing and do skits in Disney, Nick and other productions. The key is solid parenting, mentoring, educators/tutors, accounting firms, management firms, etc. It’s true though, that often, all of those components do not fall into place, and an impressionable young mind can’t always sort through the emotional passages of living in an isolated “famous kid” – then teen, then adult environment.
Britney herself is unable to manage her affairs, Demi has been in rehab and a number of other child or young stars have later went through serial relationships, divorces and drug or alcohol problems.
That doesn’t mean one of these 13 year-olds can’t have a good career and a good life – but it does give a clear signal that extra caution is needed for the younger talent. And the record companies are only interested in profits,
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
“…decision to bring back Diamond was wise….” – Wasn’t wise, it was a ratings ploy.
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
2:02 pm
“…decision to bring back Diamond was wise….” – Wasn’t wise, it was a ratings ploy.
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
3:18 pm
rating’s
cat
November 8th, 2012
3:22 pm
Vino and Carly Rose were clearly the best last night. Tate should be safe too. I think CeCe will go home. Demi really failed her by giving her a makeover that she didn’t need and by poor song choices. I think Simon remarks were point on regarding Cece. On the Voice, Trevin is clearly the best and should win that show…it isn’t even close.
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
3:23 pm
ratings…
Mercedes S.
November 8th, 2012
3:36 pm
actually, rating’s ploy is correct
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
3:38 pm
Thanks, Mercedes S. I looked at that and confused myself (brain fart).
Deirdre
November 8th, 2012
4:38 pm
In truth “ratings ploy” is correct. It’s a ploy to increase ratings…the ploy does not belong to the ratings. You could also say it was Simon’s ploy to increase ratings.
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
8:24 pm
LOL, yes, we know what the ploy itself means, just wanted to be grammatically correct with the correct “possessive” writing style. To be honest, it can be singular possessive “rating’s” or plural possessive “ratings’ ” I think both works. “ratings” is not correct. The fact that you said “Simon’s” ploy shows it being possessive.
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
8:27 pm
Looking for my flashlight. Seems I’m the only one here. I don’t like the dark. I just hope someone sees the light from my flashlight haphazardly searching for live bodies (lol).
Good evening??
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
8:39 pm
CeeCee’s shoulders look fabulous. Love her blouse.
Highlander
November 8th, 2012
8:41 pm
“Tate Stevens – don;t care for cowboy music, but he did it well.” – Mercedes, 11:48am
Umm, Mercedes, although the song was featured in a western/cowboy movie (Young Guns II), Wanted Dead Or Alive is NOT a Country song!
K&CF, thanks for the other movie titles. I guess the two selections from Twilight movies explains my earlier bewilderment. (No sarcastic remarks necessary, gang!!)
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
8:43 pm
Perhaps its a one-piece pantsuit. HELLO, am I on the playground by myself? Street lights been on for some time. Guess I better run home before I have to look for my own switch. Bye! Mad dash home. I heard that switch is joke!
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
8:46 pm
Love this song Mr. Entertainment is singing. Glad it’s all about his vocals.
Pitchy
November 8th, 2012
8:50 pm
Hi, Highlander. I’m not sad that Mr. Entertainment is gone. Beautiful voice, but someone has to be eliminated.
DanJ
November 8th, 2012
9:03 pm
I like how they posted votes and ranked the singers from bottom to top. Now fans know they have to vote for their favorites.
!) Tate Stevens
2) Carly Rose
3) Vino Alan
4) Diamond White
5) 5th Harmony
Seth T
November 8th, 2012
9:22 pm
Very surprised that there are so many Country fans watching the show – although Tate’s last song was not really country – was still delivered in country attire and style.
One of the pluses for him is his performances are not full of flashing siezure-inducing lights and distracting dancers.
Looks like next week will be a fight for survival between CeCe, Arin Ray and Beatrice Miller. Beatrice needs to get rid of the green shoes and silly garb, Arin needs to rely upon the production – because he’s not a great singer comparitively — and CeCe desparately needs a new mentor.
Deirdre
November 9th, 2012
7:31 am
Gotta disagree on the ratings ploy thing. The ratings aren’t trying to trick us…the ploy belongs to whoever wants higher ratings.
lulu
November 10th, 2012
1:01 pm
Carly rose is a good singer but she is too Broadway and melodramatic. Lyric 145 is the only act that was orginal and could work in the real world