Live from my IPod Touch, the final Idol of season 10.
Top 13-Born This Way
It was great to see everyone back and will take any version that is not the original Gaga version.
James & Judas Priest
Whoa! Never ever in a million years would I have ever imagined seeing Priest on the Idol stage. Totally incredible!
Jacob, Kurt Franklin & Gladys Knight-I Smile
Okay it's official I know too many musical genres! This is what Jacob should've sounded like all season! Wow. Bonus points for the dedications to all the local tragedies.
Casey & Jack Black-Fat Bottom Girls
This was great! The likenesses are so scary! Plus I think people forget Jack can sing. This was sooooo much fun!
Idol Girls & Beyonce- Medley
This proves the girls are ALOT better than where they ended up in the elimination order. This was awesome!
Haley & Tony Bennett
Okay what the hell? He's still got it but he couldn't get that smile off his face. Very good.
Niama, Karen, Ashton, Thia, Lil Jon and TLC
Holy random musical acts! It was great to hear Waterfalls.
Scotty & Tim McGraw-Live Like You're Dying
Whoa! Never saw this duet coming! I want this on my mp3 player! Scotty, I want to see you on the Opry stage sooner than later.
Top 13 Guys and Tom Jones
Didn't expect that at all. Random but alot of fun. Bonus points on the Carlton dance.
Ford Music Video
Whenever You Remember
Very sweet video.
Lauren & Carrie Underwood-Before He Cheats
Carrie and Carrie Jr. everybody!! All jokes aside, this was great. Only thing is that Lauren is WAY too young to sing this song with enough passion.
The Results:
The Winner Is...
Scotty!!!
And sealed with a kiss from Lauren...
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Glee: Grand Finale on Broadway (5/24/11)
What a huge night. For the first time in Glee history, this episode was 90% out of it's Ohio based homebase. New Directions went to New York for Nationals! When you realize how much of a dream it is for a musical artist of any kind to be in New York, you realize this is going to be a special episode. There's alot of music tonight so let's get into it... (btw this is my 300th entry in this blog!)
New Directions-New York, New York
This shouldn't count. Most people won't count it. But I can't not just mention it because I love this song. It was corny, it was cheesy, but it was still cool. B
This shouldn't count. Most people won't count it. But I can't not just mention it because I love this song. It was corny, it was cheesy, but it was still cool. B
Brittney, Puck and Artie-My Cup
Okay back in the Regionals episode I included all the songs from the song making process. This one is no different. It's stupid but it has to be mentioned. C+
New Directions-I Love New York/New York, New York
This was an awesome song. It was fun and like a little tour of New York. It was also just nice to relax on a night like this and just have a little fun. B+
Will-Still Got Tonight
This was a song off of Matthew Morrison's new album and I actually liked it. It made me want to listen to the whole album. Plus the performance was totally kickass! It was like seeing him in his element. B+
Will-Still Got Tonight
This was a song off of Matthew Morrison's new album and I actually liked it. It made me want to listen to the whole album. Plus the performance was totally kickass! It was like seeing him in his element. B+
Puck, Sam, Artie and Mike-Bella Notte
Finn got Rachel to go out on a "professional date" but in reality he was setting up something from those classic romantic comedies. (I love that the guys suggested this to him btw, it shows how close they have all gotten.) So when Finn and Rachel were walking around the corner, straight out of a corny love movie, the four guys sang this Lady and the Tramp classic. It was really romantic and just really sweet. The singing was amazing and bonus points for the Disney song. Extra credit to the Glee writers for NOT have Finn and Rachel kiss, it made sense and even made it more real. A
Rachel and Kurt-For Good
Live from the Wicked stage, Rachel and Kurt sang the closing number from the show. I got total chills during this. It was just like watching them in their element and an amazing moment. No other words can truly describe how great this was. A+
(There was an all girl choir that sang Yeah!, they never mentioned who they were and why we should care about them, except that ND were in the audience watching them, so I'm not going to rate it.)
Vocal Adrenaline-As Long As You're There
The reigning champs came out to sing, but there was alot more to it. Sunshine led the group. But the important part came before the performance. Rachel actually talked to Sunshine in the bathroom, told her that she was jealous and that she's a great singer. Then in the crowd, Rachel actually "make things right" by helping Sunshine through her solo. It was a great moment, it showed that Rachel doesn't just think of herself. A
Rachel and Finn-Pretending
New Directions is now up. Our favorite power couple started us off with an emotionally charged duet that actually led to a show stopping epic kiss. The song was amazing, as usual from these two and just fun to see their storyline come full circle this season. A
New Directions-Light Up The World
And now the full group number. While I have to get used to the song, it was a very fun electric performance. I also liked that EVERYONE got a time to shine, sing and dance in this song on stage. Just a great way to finish off the music portion of the night. A+
Well ND didn't win. Then didn't even place. The Rachel/Finn kiss actually dropped them all the way down to 12th (top 10 advance). But the show didn't end a bad note, nor did it end on a song. The show ended with one last look at our couple, Kurt/Blaine, Rachel/Finn, Will/Emma, Brittany/Santana and even a new surprise couple of Mercedes/Sam.
That's it for season two of Glee. It's been a wild ride and a long season. It's had it ups and downs, but there's nothing else I would have expected or wanted. See you next fall!
Dancing with the Stars: And the Mirror Ball Goes To... (5/24/11)
After ten weeks of competition, it all comes down to this. One last round, then we have a winner.
Favorite Dance
Chelsea/Mark
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Judge's Score: 30 (89)
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: The Harry Potter tribute was even better this time than last. Well done!
Kristie/Maksim
Dance: Cha-Cha-Cha
Judge's Score: 30 (84)
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: First dance was vastly improved and impressive. Loved everything
about it. Amazing!
Hines/Kym
Dance: Paso Doble
Judge's Score: 30 (89)
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: What else can be said? These two are incredible! An amazing finish!
After that they combined the judges scores over the last two nights and all the fan votes from the Monday night.
Third Place: Chelsea/Mark
Okay honestly I didn't expect that one. Kristie/Maks really got alot of votes from the fans for them not to finish third.
Top 2:
Kristie/Maks
Hines/Kym
Winner:
Hines/Kym
Like I said last night, it was a tough choice but the right couple won in the end. What a season!
Favorite Dance
Chelsea/Mark
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Judge's Score: 30 (89)
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: The Harry Potter tribute was even better this time than last. Well done!
Kristie/Maksim
Dance: Cha-Cha-Cha
Judge's Score: 30 (84)
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: First dance was vastly improved and impressive. Loved everything
about it. Amazing!
Hines/Kym
Dance: Paso Doble
Judge's Score: 30 (89)
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: What else can be said? These two are incredible! An amazing finish!
After that they combined the judges scores over the last two nights and all the fan votes from the Monday night.
Third Place: Chelsea/Mark
Okay honestly I didn't expect that one. Kristie/Maks really got alot of votes from the fans for them not to finish third.
Top 2:
Kristie/Maks
Hines/Kym
Winner:
Hines/Kym
Like I said last night, it was a tough choice but the right couple won in the end. What a season!
American Idol: The Country Filled Finale (5/24/11)
Ladies & Gentlemen, this is the finale. Three rounds, two original songs and one of the toughest finales ever.
Round 1: Favorite Performance of the Season
Scotty
Song: Gone
Watching him sing this makes me smile. Even better than the first time.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Lauren
Song: Flat on The Floor
Alot of fun big time. They are not going to make this easy are they? Very awesome!
Rating (out of 5): *****
Round 2: Celebrity Picks
Scotty
Picked By: George Straight
Song: Check Yes or No
You can't teach that kind of storytelling technique. He is going to be a country star for years to come. Well done again!
Rating (out of 5): *****
Lauren
Picked By: Carrie Underwood
Song: Maybe It Was Memphis
Simply beautiful. I really enjoyed that. Well done for a girl who had some voice problems coming into the show.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Round 3: Their First Single (Original Song)
Scotty
Song: I Love You This Big
This was a perfect song for him. Perfect story. This will be a mega hit win or loss.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Lauren
Song: Like My Mother Does
Ladies and gentlemen your new Mother's Day song. Totally amazing!
Rating (out of 5): *****
Well I have no idea who's going to win. Honestly I don't. We can't lose either way, but I'm going to give the edge to Scotty. I don't really know why, just because.
Round 1: Favorite Performance of the Season
Scotty
Song: Gone
Watching him sing this makes me smile. Even better than the first time.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Lauren
Song: Flat on The Floor
Alot of fun big time. They are not going to make this easy are they? Very awesome!
Rating (out of 5): *****
Round 2: Celebrity Picks
Scotty
Picked By: George Straight
Song: Check Yes or No
You can't teach that kind of storytelling technique. He is going to be a country star for years to come. Well done again!
Rating (out of 5): *****
Lauren
Picked By: Carrie Underwood
Song: Maybe It Was Memphis
Simply beautiful. I really enjoyed that. Well done for a girl who had some voice problems coming into the show.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Round 3: Their First Single (Original Song)
Scotty
Song: I Love You This Big
This was a perfect song for him. Perfect story. This will be a mega hit win or loss.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Lauren
Song: Like My Mother Does
Ladies and gentlemen your new Mother's Day song. Totally amazing!
Rating (out of 5): *****
Well I have no idea who's going to win. Honestly I don't. We can't lose either way, but I'm going to give the edge to Scotty. I don't really know why, just because.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
AHL Calder Cup Playoffs-Conference Finals (Results)
Eastern Conference
Charlotte vs. Binghamton
Pick: Charlotte in 6
Results: 4-0 Binghamton
Western Conference
Hamilton vs. Houston
Pick: Houston in 6
Results:4-3 Houston
Glee Top 10 (Season 2)
Last year on the morning of the final Glee episode of season one, I made a Top 10 list of the best songs of the season. So since this is the season two finale, I'd do the same thing. So in a season filled with theme episodes, it's been a very up and down year for the music. With that being said...
10. Forget You (Holly and New Directions)
The original verison of this song might just be one of favorite songs in the last year. But when it got performed on the show, it brought it to a different level and brought the show up with a new modern feel. It was well done and has been on my MP3 player ever since.
9. Welcome Christmas (New Directions)
If there is one thing that is difficult to do is to make a Christmas special different and interseting. If that doesn't work, borrowing one of the most famous stories works too. That's what Glee did. They did their version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas, which turned into a combo of the original cartoon and the Jim Carey movie. This song ended up not being on their Christmas CD, but it turned into the best song of the entire show. It was the best Christmas song I had heard it years. It was the first time the group had sung as a real choir. So beautiful.
8. Thriller/Heads Will Roll (New Directions and The Football Players)
When you get the honor to have your show air after the Super Bowl, you have to go all out, that's just what Glee did. After a wild show, full of really good storylines, we get this performance. The halftime show for the high school football championship game. Besides being a great song, the performance was very entertaining.
7. Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch-A Me (Emma)
During a up and down Rocky Horror episode, there was one performance that stood out. Watching Emma sing this song to Shue might have been one of the hottest moments of the whole season. On top of the song, every female in America was jealous of her for getting Will topless and dancing on him.
6. Raise Your Glass (The Warblers)
There had to be one Warblers song on this list. They were such a HUGE part of the season this year, especially Blaine and Kurt's relationship. This was the song they sung at Regionals and for me was their best sung and well performed performance of the season.
5. Take Me or Leave Me (Rachel and Mercades)
Just based on the fact that these two are by far the best singers on the show, this was the first time they actual got a chance to truly duet together. It was the second ever Diva-Off and the best female performace of the season by far.
4. Just The Way You Are (Finn)
This might have been one of the weirdest song selections on paper, but in context it was one of the best. By the song, it would seem this song was sung to Rachel, but in fact it was sung to Kurt after their parents got married. It was first real big heartfelt moment of the season.
1. Loser Like Me (New Directions)
Noting that I have yet to hear any of the songs for tonight's show, this is the best song of the season by far. It was the first original group song ever, it was catchy and is a song that more people can relate to than any on the show in the past. This performance is the anthem of this show, and told the story of the series up to this point. It's also the song that won Regionals for them.
That's that. Yes I left out some great performances, and not everyone is going to agree with this list, but hey you can't please everyone right?
10. Forget You (Holly and New Directions)
The original verison of this song might just be one of favorite songs in the last year. But when it got performed on the show, it brought it to a different level and brought the show up with a new modern feel. It was well done and has been on my MP3 player ever since.
9. Welcome Christmas (New Directions)
If there is one thing that is difficult to do is to make a Christmas special different and interseting. If that doesn't work, borrowing one of the most famous stories works too. That's what Glee did. They did their version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas, which turned into a combo of the original cartoon and the Jim Carey movie. This song ended up not being on their Christmas CD, but it turned into the best song of the entire show. It was the best Christmas song I had heard it years. It was the first time the group had sung as a real choir. So beautiful.
8. Thriller/Heads Will Roll (New Directions and The Football Players)
When you get the honor to have your show air after the Super Bowl, you have to go all out, that's just what Glee did. After a wild show, full of really good storylines, we get this performance. The halftime show for the high school football championship game. Besides being a great song, the performance was very entertaining.
7. Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch-A Me (Emma)
During a up and down Rocky Horror episode, there was one performance that stood out. Watching Emma sing this song to Shue might have been one of the hottest moments of the whole season. On top of the song, every female in America was jealous of her for getting Will topless and dancing on him.
6. Raise Your Glass (The Warblers)
There had to be one Warblers song on this list. They were such a HUGE part of the season this year, especially Blaine and Kurt's relationship. This was the song they sung at Regionals and for me was their best sung and well performed performance of the season.
5. Take Me or Leave Me (Rachel and Mercades)
Just based on the fact that these two are by far the best singers on the show, this was the first time they actual got a chance to truly duet together. It was the second ever Diva-Off and the best female performace of the season by far.
4. Just The Way You Are (Finn)
This might have been one of the weirdest song selections on paper, but in context it was one of the best. By the song, it would seem this song was sung to Rachel, but in fact it was sung to Kurt after their parents got married. It was first real big heartfelt moment of the season.
3. Pure Imagination (New Directions)
So how did one of the last songs of the season make this list? Mainly because it was of the most impactful. This might be the turning point of the series, not just the season. It was sung at Sue's sister's funeral, that New Directions put together, and was sung over a great video montage of Jean's life. It hit Sue so hard and for the first time she stopped hating Will and ND.
2. I Wanna Hold Your Hand (Kurt)
Okay, this might be the best solo of the series so far. When Kurt's father ended up int he hospital, assumingly on his deathbed, Kurt decided to dedicate this song to his dad. If you watched this performance and didn't get emotional, you don't have a heart. 1. Loser Like Me (New Directions)
Noting that I have yet to hear any of the songs for tonight's show, this is the best song of the season by far. It was the first original group song ever, it was catchy and is a song that more people can relate to than any on the show in the past. This performance is the anthem of this show, and told the story of the series up to this point. It's also the song that won Regionals for them.
That's that. Yes I left out some great performances, and not everyone is going to agree with this list, but hey you can't please everyone right?
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