Thursday, May 7, 2009
Was I Ever Wrong
Was I ever wrong !!
Kris stayed. So did Adam and Danny. It was Allison who went home. I'm ok with that decision. I don't think she could have won.
The entertainment last night was great. No doubt performed, Paula did one of her new songs and Chris and his band Daughtry gave us a look into his new album.
Next week it's 'home' week for the final three.
I'm not much of a reviewer but I do enjoy the music.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Rock Week
American Idol is down to four. This week the musical theme was Rock.
Ryan wore a purple colored tie which made him look down right snazzy in his light grey suit.
Slash was the professional expert this week. He was the lead guitar player for Guns n’ Roses. Now he is in the band Velvet Revolver.
Allison Iraheta sang 'Cry Baby' by Janis Joplin. Randy did not love the song choice. It wasn’t great for him. Kara thought the same thing. Paula thought it was fearless. Simon thought she had confidence and vocal. Said it was a sound alike. He would not have chosen that song.
Kris and Danny sang a duet, Renegade by Styx. Randy really liked the harmonies. Kara thought that sum of the parts was better.( meaning that she didn't like when they sang individually in the song but like the harmony) Paula thought it was powerful and compelling. Simon thought Danny was better than Kris.
Kris Allen sang 'Come Together' by the Beatles. Randy loved the guitar playing and he enjoyed it. Kara said he was the soft side of rock but not a great performance. Paula thought his signature was all over the song but he needed a little more energy. Simon actually didn’t like it that much. He said it was like eating ice for lunch.
Danny Gokey sand 'Dream On' by AeroSmith. Randy said it was alright for him. Gave him an A plus for a valiant effort. Kara said he liked to see growth and risk and commended him for taking a chance. Paula said she didn’t know if it was the right song for him but she gave him an a plus plus for going for it. Simon said the last note was like watching a horror movie. A little bit over the top. Still said he would be safe.
Allison and Adam sang 'Slow Ride' by Fog Hat. They did a better duet than the other Kris and Danny. They of course are the rock and rollers. Randy said they are the two seasoned rock stars. They were the bomb baby. Kara said it was right to be pushing each other to be better. Paula said they were the perfect blend, like a marriage. Simon said they won the duet battle tonight.
My thought is that Kris will go.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
My Thoughts About A I
American Idol
I enjoy the singing and the comments from the judges. This year they actually have some great singers in their top 13. Now down to five. In previous season's they have goofed just a bit. Not having fabulous voices in the finals. When it comes to voters, they may make their decision by the person and not talent.
Tonight’s songs were ‘Just the way you look’ sung by Kris. I like him. Allison was next singing ’Someone to watch over me’. Not bad. I like her too. Matt sang ‘My Funny Valentine’. Very smooth. Simon and Paula loved him. It was split. The other judges thought it was ok. Out came Danny and he sang ‘Come Rain or Come Shine’. He was fabulous. All the judges loved him. As did I. The last one was Adam singing ‘Feeling Good’. Daring and out there and the judges were thrilled, shocked, impressed and generally wowed once again. I think Adam will win but the mystery is who will be in the second spot.
When they are all done, out comes the cute as ever Ryan to end the show. Cool show and I’ll be watching tomorrow to see who gets eliminated. I’m thinking Allison or Matt. If I had to pick, I’d pick Matt.
Update ~ I watched the show last night and Matt was the one voted off. The ‘shocker’ was that Adam was in the bottom two. Allison and Danny were the top two. You never know what the voting public will do but last night they did fine with me.
I think Matt was a great soft singer. Reminds me of Justin Timberlake. It’s what happens after American Idol and what they can do with their new opportunities, that will show who is the real talent. That person may not be the actual AI winner. Only time and sales will tell.
Oh, Jamie Fox was on the show last night and I just didn’t get his song. I am getting old. How funny that is cause I remember being a teenager and loving rock and roll. Which by the way, is next weeks theme.
Peace Out til my next review …..
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Rainy Day in April
Birds are singing and using the feeder by the tree.
Off and on it’s been really rainy or just wet out due to the last shower.
The sun has tried to look at me but after a while hid behind the clouds.
Ashton, my grey striped cat, has had a lot to say today.
He talks when he’s playing with his toy mousies. He has several of them.
He takes them all over the house. Talking while he does.
I have left an old shoe box in the entry hall landing. It still has it’s tissue in it for comfort. No new tissue. I’ve tried that before with the shoe box upstairs. I was told in so many mews that I’d ruined the sleeping arrangements. Anyway, the shoe box in the entry hall has it’s original crinkle paper. If I want to add to it, I have to put the new tissue paper under the old and put it just the way it was. My cats can tell if I’ve done something. Being the Princes and Princess that they are.
The collection of mice will be close to the box. He takes them from that local to the hallway or the steps or the living room or the hallway upstairs. I always have to watch where I step in the mornings. Don’t want to disturb his new collection site while trying not to fall on my old arse.
Today he was mewing and mewing and mewing. I was talking to him. Asking him what he was doing. When I came down the stairs, he was with his red mousie. I told him, "all that for one mouse". He looked so content. He’s with me now on the counter watching me type. I told you he was a cute kitty.
I’ve been having cinnamon orange tea today. Market Spice. It is yummy. I actually asked for it for a gift for the Holidays. I didn’t need anything this year and I thought of it. My local store doesn’t sell it but the store twenty minutes away does. So, every once in a while I will go to that store even though it’s more expensive. Just to get my tea. Add a raw sugar packet to it and a rainy day seems better. Course the cute cat sitting near me helps too.
Tonight I plan on relaxing. Maybe I will read my book. It’s a hard one to finish. All about slavery. Oh why did I decide to pick this one? I’m usually a biography or fiction gal but I decided to get some culture. So, I picked a Pulitzer prize winner this time. Oh the horror of times past, is all I can say. I think in my head, "oh no they didn’t" but they did. I’ll finish it but I think I will get something a bit lighter next time. I have a few books waiting to be picked up. Sitting on my table wishing to be read.
Oh and I forgot, American Idol is on tonight. I love that show. I watch it a bit later so I can fast forward through the commercials.
So on that note, and since my lasagna says it’s done, I will bid you Good Evening and I will Mew at you all later.
~ Jose N. Harris
Characters In My Garden
Cats ~ Al, Ashton Rosevelt, Jasmine Marie, Riley Andrew & Meredith Ann
Fur Gang ~ Jodie Isabella and Sally Jean
(The Original member, Sweet Bella is in memory only now. Maddy Jean, another original member, past away in August of 2014)
Mr. Boatman ~ my husband who likes boats
DD ~ my daughter who graduated and is now out living in the real world
DS or Dson ~ my son is studying computer science and math
Maddy Jean & Bella
Both gone but never forgotten
Jodie Isabella
Al
I adopted him from our local Humane Society
Ashton
Adopted from my local horse supply store
Jasmine
I adopted her from Purrfect Pals
Riley
I adopted him from the local Humane Society