American Idol III Group 4____~SpaceCase

Thank goodness this round of the competition is coming to an end, because the talent was excruciatingly not apparent during this week, just as in week two. Another night of lackluster performances, pitch-problems and ugly facial expressions ;), I was more than glad to see it end. However, there were a few jewels in the rough and I will expose them as I introduce you to each of tonight's competitors.

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And here they are:

01 - Suzy Vulaca - 21 year old gal from the Fiji Islands, introduced at the Arizona tryouts - "Unbreak My Heart" - Though vocally in tune, I was completely unmoved by this once tear-evoking song originally sung by Toni Braxton. There was really nothing special about it, as if a robot were singing. Randy said it was a good song for her voice, really good. Paula said she did 'good' and has grown as a performer. Simon didin't disagree, he just suggested it was forgettable and lacked star quality.

02 - John Preator - 23 year old college student from Utah - "That's What Love Is All About" - John started off dreadfully, and I couldn't understand half of what he was singing. Basically he was a total ear sore. Randy said the whole thing was just painful! Paula talked about his pitch problem and Simona actually said he'd be good performing on ice. I sat terribly unimpressed...

03 - Heather Piccinini - 20 year old from Springfield, FL, who reminded Paula in earlier competition of Kimberly Caldwell from last season - The sassy begining was a big turn-off and had me reaching for a bucket to hurl in - like a ...did she say bad dream? Yeah, that's it - "New Attitude" - OH!! So that's what she's trying to sing! Ew-ew-ew-ew-ewwwwwwwww is right!! Randy said it wasn't good enough for him. Paula agreed that it was the wrong song choice and it was a cheesy performance. Simon said she tred too hard--a desperat performance and her facial expressions were UGLY! I personally was LOVIN' Simon's brutal honesty once again!

...This is like a bad remake of Group two...isn't it? Wake me up from this nightmare!!...

06 - John Stevens - 16 year old HS student from NY - "Always a Woman to Me" - I've always loved-loved-loved this song and tonight didn't change that love one bit! I found John's performance sweet and enduring and just think he's a cute as a freckled pup :) I sincerely hope that he goes far in life whether he moves on in the competition on A.I. or not! Randy said he was almost falling asleep. Paula missed the Rat Pack throwback from performances in weeks past. And Simon said he's a terrible performer but has a very distinctive quality and hopes he does well with the votes...and so do I!!

05 - Jasmine Trias - 17 year old HS student from HI - "I Wanna Run To You" - Jasmine started off really strong but her performance began to unravel towards the end. However I was impressed by the quality of her voice for her younger age. Randy asked her to choose a better song, Paula said she handled it like a pro and at that point I wanted to Fed-Ex Paula some Q-tips ;)...Simon said that she had the potential to be a very good singer and she was good enough for him.

06 - George Huff - 23year old Omelette Flipper from The Big Squeeze...New Orleans, LA - "Always & Forever" - I think he had a rough start but quickly redeemed himself through one of the most solid performances of the night. I loved the raspy quality in his voice and have my fingers crossed that he will continiue to prove Simon wrong as he was only invited back to the show after another competitor was removed from the competition after being arrested for drunk driving. Randy said he was the best male singer in the competition yet this year...therefore making him the best of all...even if they are stupid enough to let William Hung back in as one of the wildcards...and I swear if they do I'll scream!! Paula said he glowed and was warm and she was lovin' the tone. Simon said George reminds him of the backline of the Temptations quoting: "He doesn't have the charisma to be a star."

07 - Lisa Wilson - 23 year old waitress from Georgia and part-time model - "Come To My Window" - Why Lisa? So you can scream at me out of tune?? I wondered if this was a joke or a forgotten clip from last night's "American Idol's Best of The Worst"...Randy said it was very pitchy, she was shouting and it wasn't the best he'd seen her. Paula also noted the screaming and shouting and commented that Lisa voice became a bit grating on her ears. Simon said he'd never seen someone open their mouths that wide before..."You could drive a car through there!" And said simply that she would not make it through...let's all hope not!

08 - Tiara Purifoy - 22 year old from WI and was on vacation in HI when she just happened to find out about the try-outs...how lucky was that?! - "I Wanna Dance With SOmebody" - I found her performance cute and her talent outstanding. However, I was disappointed with her rolling strings...she got totally out of hand. Thank goodness for her that the competition isn't too stiff tonight. I could see her possibly moving on tomorrow. Randy talked about the modulation or what I call strings getting weird and the arrangement seemed in his opinion to be partially at fault. Paula said she was one of the strongest competitors vocally though she was pushing too hard, and Simon said the whole performance was a complete mess. Paula said she needed to interact with the audience more, but I felt she did that more so than any of the other performers tonight.

Thank goodness this round is over...so ladies, start gabbin'!!!

>SpaceCase<

PS I wanted to mention that I loved the Hawaiian yesterday with her little song she wrote. It was absolutely beautiful and much more riveting than half of the total sum of performances in these four groups that did go past the initial try-outs. This goes to prove that Paula, Simon and Randy are capable of BIG mistakes!

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