May 20, 2009 -- 6:48AM, Gwen4791 wrote:

May 19, 2009 -- 7:23PM, adamziggied wrote:

But I must say, this was probably the most entertaining finale I've seen in all 8 seasons. 

You didn't get the feeling that it was subdued and slightly anti-climactic?  I mean, I'm remembering past seasons final performances, like Clay Aiken's soulful "Bridge Over Troubled Water," complete with a choir, after which Simon nearly crowned him the winner.  Or, how about Fantasia making "I Believe" her own?  Simon's response - "Fantasia, that was your acceptance speech."  Or, consider Bo Bice's "In a Dream" - done completely without music, for a more meaningful impact?  And, let's not forget the Davids' tears - Archie's after "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," and Cook's after "The World I Know."  Those were all moving performances. 

I just got the sense that Adam and Kris were tired and really not into it.  Sadly, no one wanted to judge them on that coronation song.  Tsk, tsk, tsk....

That's exactly the feeling I got.  Adam came close to a 'moment' with ACIGC, but other than that, it didn't feel like a finale at all.  It seemed like two really tired guys trying to make it to the end, and judges saying everything they could think of to avoid the Terrible Elephant In The Room--No Boundaries.

May 19, 2009 -- 8:36PM, dianamtz50 wrote:

The only thing I look forward to tomorrow night is David Cook.............and, as for last year, they will never repeat it.  It was the best finale ever on this show!  The David's brough comraderie to the show............not seeing it this year.

This show has been overshadowed by so much other junk that I think it has kind of taken some of the joy out of the entire competition.  Last year's group seemed to get along the best.  Even Melinda had such a bond with Jordin and Blake that her leaving didn't seem as bad.  The media has served to create friction where there really is none.  Matt and Kris are best friends, even from Hollywood week, where they shared a group.  Kris and Adam were roommates, forming a great friendship.  Adam spoke of the bond between him and Danny, that can only be formed by sharing such an experience as Idol.  Allison describes all the guys as big brothers - from goofing off with Danny to going to Adam for advice. 

Nevertheless, the show bought to much into the good vs bad scenario, with Ryan even introducing them as the Guy Next Door vs Guyliner.  Like Chris Daughtry and David Cook didn't do the eyeliner?

May 19, 2009 -- 9:09PM, kerrilea wrote:

You are so right!  What a horrid song.  Ugh, I feel bad for both Adam and Kris for having to sing that thing in front of so many people.  Kara should be embarrassed!

 

/sigh

Awww...Adam's nice to a fault.  He said it was a beautiful song.

May 20, 2009 -- 5:05AM, robinkcm wrote:

They forced Kris to sing with a higher key, didn't they?

The last song should have been sounded much better for Kris if key was lowered.

Well, as of last Monday, the Top 3 had all recorded the song.  My guess is that if any adjustments needed to be done, it would have happened then.  Then again, we've got Rickey and the band working on a ton of stuff in preparation for the finale.  So, rearranging keys and everything could be a lot of work for the entire band.  Kris also could have simply been hoarse after all of the rehearsing and his first two performances.  It was too high for Adam as well.  That's why he seemed screechy.

May 19, 2009 -- 8:49AM, Gwen4791 wrote:

Okay, no one seems to want to say it, so I will. Kara co-wrote a horrible song that seems suited to one contestant's voice - one who is not competing. That person is Danny Gokey. There was a shocked look on her face last week when Danny was eliminated. Could that be the reason why? Hopefully, whoever sings this as their coronation song will only get better the more they sing it.

I doubt it Gwen, and here's why:

1st step - Any original song is sent to Washington DC to be copyrighted - if there are no problems with the song and assuming they aren't that busy, it can take up to and including 4-6 weeks and maybe longer to receive your copyright numbers for the song(s).

2nd step - After receiving your copyright numbers, the song is then sent to BMI or ASCAP to be registered and approved for Radio Station/TV airplay - depending on how busy they are, that can take up to and including 4-6 weeks as well. (maybe less in some cases)

The Coronation song was probably written before the ( Top 13 ) was even announced. I've read the Danny Gokey (written for him or with him in mind) theory before, and I just want to say: It's not true at all. I do believe, however, it would fit his voice so I can see where you're coming from.

Lets hope for a good finale...!!!