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America’s Got Talent Episode 8 Thoughts

Time for a few more thoughts on the second episode of America’s Got Talent this week.

Kari Callin reminded me of America’s Got Talent trying to find Susan Boyle. Frumpy. Check. Never had a boyfriend. Check. Great singing voice. Not a check for me. Ok, so it wasn’t horrible, but some of it felt like screaming and some of it really felt stretched. Susan Boyle knocked hers out of the park and had very few flaws. I do like Kari’s cruise ship story. See what I mean about Kari Callin:

I don’t know why, but I really like Mia Boostrom. Maybe it was just that she kind of made doubting Piers eat a little crow. Maybe it was that I love people that really pursue their dreams and do great. She needs some help with her look, but I’m excited to see more of Mia.

Matt Lucas and Anthony Morigerato really shocked me. The guitar player isn’t all that good. He’s an average player and singer. However, the tap was such a nice mix with his playing that it was like a sweet percussion background. Plus, the tapper (Anthony) just killed it for me. Plus, the fact that they didn’t have a name was absolutely hilarious. This was probably my favorite performance of the night. Check it out:

Destined 2 Be was pretty disappointing for me. They’ve had some really good dance acts. In fact, one just won Britain’s Got Talent, and so I think the bar has been set much higher than this group. It was entertaining, but I’ve seen so much better than what they offered. I did like a little bit of Krumping in the middle. Be your own judge:

Simon Chaban had a few interesting fire tricks, but won’t last in Las Vegas with what we saw.

Keith Johnson chose the same audition song as Eli Mattson, and so all I could think is that it paled in comparison to Eli’s version of the song. We’ll see if he has something better.

Pixie Mystere was a great name that matched the troupe. We’ll see if they have more to offer.

Rashida Jolley had an incredible voice. I loved her voice. The harp didn’t quite match the voice, but I like the innovation. She’s got some talent. Just not sure if it’s the right mix to wow America.

Louis Bar & Laura Cantu were Tango dancers. I don’t see any couples dancing making it on the show. Especially not Tango.

The Kalinins remind me of this act that I’ve seen at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas a number of times. I think they perform in the V theatre also. So, for me it was kind of old hat, but many in America will like it.

I need to see more of the whip act by Christopher and Laura Camp. Too had to understand what’s happening and it happens so quick.

Pink Gorilla costume was hilarious. I wanted more of The Shanghai Pearl.

I thought the judges messed up with Reality. Sure, what they were doing was old, but it was still talent. I don’t think they deserved what they got from the judges. I would have liked to see what else they could have done. Maybe they’ll come back next year.

July 18, 2009 I Written By

America’s Got Talent Episode 7 Review

Time for my review of this week’s America’s Got Talent. I must admit that it’s hard for me to cover both America’s Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance at the same time. However, people seem to enjoy my write ups on the show so I’ll keep doing them when I can. By the way, if you’re looking for the music from this episode of America’s Got Talent, you can find it here.

I must admit that this episode of America’s Got Talent had more talent and I liked it much better. However, there weren’t any superstars on this episode either. In fact, I think that only Tallan Noble Latz and the Platt Brothers really impressed me all that much.

Tallan Noble Latz was great to watch. He really did rock it out and deserved to be on the show. He actually already has a decent following since he was already on the Rachel Ray show and had been playing in bars and taverns around his house until they banned him from going for being so young. Either way, America’s Got Talent seems like a good avenue for him. Pretty dang impressive for a 9 year old. See what I mean:

I really liked the Platt brothers. I can’t find the video of their performance right now, but I thought they had some really cool tricks and some creative choreography. Not sure they have much more in their bag of tricks and since the video’s not on NBC.com then I think they might be done for on America’s Got Talent.

UPDATE: I found the Platt Brother’s video and it looks like NBC.com got it too:

I guess I should also mention the Spiritual Harmonizers. I’m going to hold out final judgment until I get to see more of this group. I like the mix. The solo guy was good, but not GREAT in my book. We’ll see how it goes when they do some other songs. In fact, I’ll probably search online to find some more of their songs since they’ve been doing it 10 years. They better have something online. Until then, check out the Spiritual Harmonizers.

The joke of the night for me had to be Tony Ferrante. I usually like the old guys who try to dance. However, this guy wasn’t my cup of tea. He had a few good moves, but slowed down about half way through. I admit that I don’t really want to see him again. It will be more of the same stuff I’m sure. Check it out and you’ll never have to see him again.

Oh yes, I also liked Kelli Glover quite a bit. The American Idol thing was interesting. I figured it was about time for some people to make the storyline and come over from American Idol and I imagine So You Think You Can Dance as well. Possibly America’s Best Dance Crew also. Overall Kelli did a pretty good job. I’m not sure she’s going to make the top 20, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see her in the top 40.

The Badd Girls was the funniest act of the night. I actually think one of those girls could actually be pretty good. They just had so many things wrong it was funny. This is the perfect kind of screw up act for the show in my book.

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