The Idols took on the current diva of song, Ms. Mariah Carey. With her newest single, "Touch My Body", having recently reached number one, she is now officially overtaken "the King" - Elvis - in holding the most number one singles for a solo artist (she's still a few singles behind the Beatles - but not far!). At any rate, let's get right down to business: how would the idols fair against an unbelievable vocal range and songs set in the minds of the viewers?
Well, as Simon said, the boys definitely outshined the girls - although that's to be expected, since the boys can't be compared to Mariah, while the girls are forced to sing in her shadow. This week, David A. made the most predictable song choice, "When You Believe", and sang it quite well - although it was nothing to get excited about. Jason Castro sang "I don't wanna cry", a slow song, but Jason did OK. Finally, David Cook sang "Always be my baby", which was definitely the most original of the night, but the judges were too pleased with it - did they not notice the terrible beginning to the performance? Still, David Cook was probably the best of the night, which probably tells you how the girls did.
Carly Smithson took on "Without You", and while she sang well, it wasn't very inspiring, and she didn't do anything new with the song. Therefore, it was obviously disappointing when she reached high notes that paled in comparison to Mariah's high notes. Kristi and Syesha both did rather unknown songs, and it shows - since I don't even remember what they sang. Although it would seem smart to sing unknown songs - and thus not be compared to Mariah - they instead came off as forgettable and boring. Which is probably what saved Brooke, who sang a terrible rendition of "Hero". Now, Brooke is one of my favourites (well, is my favourite) but even I have to admit that the beginning was sketchy and the end was rushed - altogether a performance that could have seen us say goodbye to Brooke White, except that Kristi was absolutely boring this week, and was already hanging by a thread from the start.
Thus, Kristi Lee Cook was the next Idol to be voted off. Now, next week the Idols are taking songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, and I'm really, really afraid. I love ALW and his works, but I get the feeling that the Idols aren't going to be able to pull off the songs properly - not that they couldn't sing some of his songs, but that they're going to make poor choices.
So my predictions for next week? I think the bottom three will be Syesha Mercado, Brooke White and Jason Castro - with any three of them having an equal chance of going at this point. It all really depends on their performances - if one of them has an amazing performance, then they'll be replaced with Carly Smithson. Both Davids seem safe purely on popularity, and the fact that I'm confident they will both choose songs that complement their voices.
For each contestant, I'll give you a song they should sing, and a song they probably will sing, based on past choices:
Jason Castro:
Song he should sing: Another Suitcase in Another Hall, Night of a Thousand Stars, Any Dream Will Do
Song he will sing: ?
There are two reasons I have put Jason in the bottom three this week: One is that the pattern this season for Idols leaving is boy-girl-boy-girl, and the next in the pattern is a boy. The second reason is that I cannot really see Jason being able to pull of any ALW songs, save for the two mentioned above. He really should sing "Night of a Thousand Stars" which is the only song I could see him singing decently. But who knows?
Brooke White:
Song she should sing: You Must Love Me, Learn To Be Lonely, With One Look
Song she will sing: something from Joseph, something from Phantom, Memory
OK, Brooke has a very unique voice, so she could, as long as she remembers to go slow and not sing an upbeat tempo song, sing about 20 different ALW songs, but I suggested "You Must Love Me" (Evita), "With One Look" (Sunset Boulevard) and "Learn To Be Lonely" (Phantom of the Opera, 2004 movie) - the Evita song is emotional, but it may be too boring for viewers, so I'd really like to see her sing "Learn To Be Lonely" or "With One Look", which will tug at the heartstrings of the audience. However, I'm really afraid she'll sing something from Joseph, which are upbeat or tacky songs or any other Phantom song, which really need a powerful voice to be effective. Finally, "Memory" could work for Brooke, but it seems like one of those songs to just avoid in a competition.
Syesha Mercado:
Song she should sing: "Everything's Alright", "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again", "Don't Cry for me Argentina", "Buenos Aires"
Song she will sing: "Memory", "Don't Cry for me Argentina"
Syesha is another hard one - she has the voice to pull of a multitude of ALW songs, but I don't think she'll bring anything really original, so she may seem blah to the audience. If she doesn't do an emotional ballad, she'll be a goner, that's for sure.
Carly Smithson:
Song she should sing: "Superstar", "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again", "Buenos Aires"
Song she will sing: "Buenos Aires", something from Phantom or Superstar
OK, this is a little hard for me, because I don't really like JC Superstar, so I'm not familiar with any songs that she may sing from it. However, I absolutely feel that "Buenos Aires" is the song for Carly - it's fun and fast enough, and leaves a TON that she can do to the song to make it unique.
David Cook:
Song he should sing: "Oh, What A Circus", something from JC Superstar, "The Music of the Night", "Point of No Return", "Mr. Mistoffelees"
Song he will sing: ?
By now, I know that we never really know what David Cook will sing for sure - but he has some really nice picks this week, and he is poised to be the best of the night this week. I think "Point of No Return" could be really intersting... oh, and I added "Mr. Mistoffelees" only because I'd just love to see him surprise everyone and sing a song like that - and still pull it off! :P
David Archuleta:
Song he should sing: "Learn to Be Lonely", "Starlight Express"
Song he will sing: Almost guaranteed to be from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door
UGH, now I would like David to sing "Starlight Express", a simple tune that has a good range that suits his voice, but I know he'll sing "Close Every Door" or "Any Dream Will Do", because that's just who he is... and everyone will eat it up. I like the musical, but these songs are meant to stay within the confines of the play.
So there you go! Depending on their picks, any of the first four could be going home, although Brooke is the closest to the chopping block this week. Let's hope she picks a good one!!!
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