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Post by waywyrd on Apr 28, 2019 23:32:21 GMT
Episode 215 - Each contestant takes on a song from the Queen catalog, before partnering up for classic movie duet performances; Adam Lambert acts as celebrity guest mentor. Yay, Adam! 
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Post by Navybelle on Apr 28, 2019 23:35:55 GMT
I'm looking forward to seeing Adam again. Not as excited about the contestants singing Queen songs though; they're such iconic sounds.
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Post by waywyrd on Apr 29, 2019 0:05:38 GMT
The heck is Seacrest wearing? I don't like it.  Adam looks great! |
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Post by Arielflies on Apr 29, 2019 0:18:10 GMT
Loved Madison's attempt at theatrics...almost there.
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Post by FannyMare on Apr 29, 2019 0:49:23 GMT
Adam looks great with longer hair, those eyes..god I love him.  I loved Madison, but Jeremiah totally gave me chills... |
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Post by Navybelle on Apr 29, 2019 0:56:02 GMT
Jeremiah's song was awesome, and having his parents there was what gave me the chills. So touching!!!!  Alejandro had some weak vocals. I didn't mind the change up in the song, and thought he could've done it well, but the vocals weren't great. I'm having a hard time hearing some of them again.  I liked Laci and Laine's duet, they both did a good job. She sounded better than she usually does, to me! LOL |
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Post by mathteach on Apr 29, 2019 0:57:53 GMT
Not a fan of Wade and Alyssa...
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Post by Navybelle on Apr 29, 2019 1:05:38 GMT
Madison and Jeremiah sure belted out that song. Yes, they are two powerhouses (as they said before the song). I liked how they smiled at each other, looked like they supported each other nicely.
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Post by FannyMare on Apr 29, 2019 1:07:47 GMT
Madison and Jeremiah sure belted out that song. Yes, they are two powerhouses (as they said before the song). I liked how they smiled at each other, looked like they supported each other nicely. Perfect! I love that song, from that musical... |
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Post by Arielflies on Apr 29, 2019 1:33:59 GMT
Wow...Alejandro style completely took over any input from Walker on "Mrs. Robinson". It was too soft and the guitars overshot the vocals. Not good, guys.
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Post by Arielflies on Apr 29, 2019 1:38:00 GMT
Adam to Wade - keep the mic in the stand - you don't always need the messy sauce. (wandering the stage) |
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Post by Navybelle on Apr 29, 2019 1:42:02 GMT
Adam to Wade - keep the mic in the stand - you don't always need the messy sauce. (wandering the stage) And then he carried the mic the whole time!! Some parts of Wade's song were really good. Then there was the rest of it....  |
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Post by Arielflies on Apr 29, 2019 1:44:21 GMT
I know. I have never been a fan, but it wasn't good in that it didn't feel like he carried the force authentically.
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Post by Arielflies on Apr 29, 2019 1:50:08 GMT
ALYSSA RAGHU KILLED IT!!!!!!! "Somebody To Love"
Adam told her being a DIVA was a good thing.
Adam's blue eyes are killer. sigh
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Post by Arielflies on Apr 29, 2019 2:02:47 GMT
BOOOOOOO!!!!!!! We lost Alyssa and Walker. I booed when then announced Lacey and Wade (especially Wade who did not do a good job tonight.} Alejandro is also now on my either/or list.
Happy for Jeremiah and Madison - the two with the best voices of the season.
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Post by Navybelle on Apr 29, 2019 2:20:41 GMT
Alyssa did do such a nice job tonight, so it's too bad it was her last show. I'd rather listen to her than Alejandro.
Walker was also a good singer; I think they both got overshadowed by the bigger personalities and (some) bigger voices.
I don't blame the judges for not using their save.
Wade was truly shocked to make it in. It was a gift, since his song was not good. But his voice is distinct enough, that a lot of people must like it and want to hear more of him.
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Post by FannyMare on Apr 29, 2019 3:18:57 GMT
Boy, Wade was shocked.
Madison and Jeremiah are still my favourites
Adam, you're beautiful...
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Post by razorbacker on Apr 29, 2019 11:58:04 GMT
I don't remember ever hearing a performance as constantly off pitch as Wade was. That was pretty awful. I would have booted him & kept Alyssa.
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Post by angelic_one2002 on Apr 29, 2019 12:58:17 GMT
Still placing my bets on Madison, and Jeremiah.
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Post by FannyMare on Apr 29, 2019 13:33:15 GMT
Still placing my bets on Madison, and Jeremiah. She reminds me of Kelly Clarkson, all those years ago.. We're all crushing on Adam on FB..lol..  |
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Post by FannyMare on Apr 29, 2019 13:35:35 GMT
Alyssa did do such a nice job tonight, so it's too bad it was her last show. I'd rather listen to her than Alejandro. Walker was also a good singer; I think they both got overshadowed by the bigger personalities and (some) bigger voices. I don't blame the judges for not using their save. Wade was truly shocked to make it in. It was a gift, since his song was not good. But his voice is distinct enough, that a lot of people must like it and want to hear more of him. Wade also forgot parts of the song..there's something about the guy though..other than his size.. |
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Post by Gutmutter on Apr 29, 2019 19:47:06 GMT
Still voting for Alejandro. I was voting for Walker, too. Sad that he left.
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Post by ibot2much on May 2, 2019 21:43:31 GMT
Loved Adam as a mentor---he really offered great suggestions and seemed like --as a former AI-- he wantd them to do well.
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Post by FannyMare on May 3, 2019 0:03:05 GMT
Loved Adam as a mentor---he really offered great suggestions and seemed like --as a former AI-- he wanted them to do well. He was so good, I could watch him every time. His special with Queen was also excellent... |
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Post by redsoxgirl on May 3, 2019 20:31:33 GMT
Well, all of the performances were less than okay. Without the iconic backing vocals of Roger Taylor or the guitar and bass of Deacon and May, the whole thing was very amateur night. Walker sounded like an embarrassed kid having TO sing a naughty song at his grandmothers birthday party. 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' is dripping in cheeky, palpable sex, with the peppery growl of sweaty rockabilly. Even the "Ready Freddie" call out, just as well known as the song, was a mess. Thank you back up singers for taking Taylors animal growl on that part and reducing it to Peggy Lee harmonies.
The chick with the nails in her hair doesn't understand that power singing is not the same as connecting to a song emotionally. Country girl mangled the quiet ache of Love Of My Life, by restructuring it as a generic power country ballad. Everyone else was forgettable, However, in Wades defense, he showed professionalism when he kept singing without missing a beat, though he forgot the lyrics.
I don't know that most people understand how important a band is to the vocals. It's a emotional connection. As for the technical parts of music, regarding the backup band? They were not tight and they were disjointed. Particularly the drummer and bassist. They kept unintentionally changing the tempo of the songs.The guitar sound was also off because the amp May uses, which was created by bassist John Deacon, is what cements Brians distinct style. Not to mention is usual guitar of choice, the 'red special' is a one off. He and his Dad made it out of scrap wood when Brian was 15. The wood they used was weathered. Each piece a different age and type of wood. Found in different areas of their home and carpark. Every song suffered because again, Queen drummer Roger Taylors distinctive 4 octave range was missing.
Adam Lambert was nice. I could tell he didn't think everyone was capable.
I'm still happy Queen night was a thing, as it is on Idol shows around the world(has been that way for years). I think Queen compositions, in their complete totality, are almost impossible to get right if you are left alone with people not up to Queens talent. Adam could only do so much. I blame lots of the shortcomings on the backing band and accompanying vocals. 'Somebody To Love' is an example of that. The girl who sang it couldn't hit a certain range and the accompanying vocalists couldn't harmonize with her because of their limited range. On some of this stuff you really need Freddie and Roger.
Again, glad it happened and if it happens again the contestants should pick lesser known songs, such as 39' or 'You & I' or 'These Are The Days Of Our Lives.' Three different sounding songs written and composed by three different members of the band. It would show range.
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