America’s Got Talent Second Top 40 Episode Quick Hits
Hey all new blogger Melissa here happy to be joining the pureamericasgottalent.com family. Though I guess I picked a bad night to join since most of the acts were mediocre at best. I can’t believe we have to put up with some of these acts while Tallan Noble Latz, and Ciana Pelekai got away. And for those who don’t know, the list of wild card acts being brought back has been announced and neither of these acts are being brought back. Neither is Kari Callin, though I always thought she shouted too much in her audition. Anyway here are my thoughts on the carnage of tonight’s show:
Fab Five– Normally I’m not a fan of this kind of thing but this was my favorite act of the night. I loved how they had a whole theme to go along with the song choice and the sychronisity was excellent. I didn’t really like the slower/hip hop parts in the middle but overall they did a great job.
Charles DeWayne– Another act I didn’t like in the first auditions who came back and surprised me in a good way. I don’t think I heard an off-pitch note throughout and the piano playing was solid as well. I thought the judges were a bit too harsh on his song choice since I prefer the ballad side of him.
And then things started to go downhill….
Carol Loo (the dancer formerly known as Carol Lugo)- What in the world was that? I really was impressed with her first audition but that cage sequence in the beginning was just awkward and she didn’t get a chance to show off her moves. When she finally got out of it she did odd looking hip hop and was totally out-danced by the girls behind her, despite what David said.
Tony Hoard and Rory– Another act that disappointed me. I counted three dropped frisbees, though I think the last two (including the one that went offstage) was Tony’s fault. The bright lights and huge audience likely didn’t help. Rory looked downright terrified at the end, literally shaking in Tony’s arms as they got their critiques.
Eleisha Miller– I was furious when she got through over the much more talent Ciana, so I was determined not to like this act. But much to my chagrin I actually enjoyed it. The singing wasn’t great but still much improved (minus the last note) but the highlight was really the dancing. She still has an annoying cuteness to her but that was only evident in the interviews, not in the performance itself.
Paradizo Dance– Another act where I don’t understand why they were put in the top 40 (there were quite a few of those tonight). In the beginning Zoe looked beautiful and graceful while Dave kind of lumbered around awkwardly on stage. The lifts were impressive but once they started them there was not much more dancing. Sure a tiny girl lifting a huge man is impressive but not something one can really make a show out of.
The Texas Tenors– I may be in the minority, but I really enjoyed these guys. I liked them somewhat in their audition but was surprised they were brought back. This time their harmonies were better and I loved the song choice. The beginning where they each sang solo was a bit rough but once they sang together it was quite enjoyable.
SQ Entertainment– They had lots of energy and the dancing was decent, but for some reason I didn’t enjoy this performance that much. Maybe like David said it was because I couldn’t follow the story. They remind me a bit of Diversity from Britain’s Got Talent (aka the group who beat Susan Boyle) but not as good. It was kind of forgettable for me.
Peter Peterkin– Agreed with the judges when they said that the jokes weren’t that funny (though I did chuckle a little) but the singing and Ray Charles impression was quite good. I knew as soon as Peter put the glasses on that he was going to do Jamie Fox as Ray Charles (since Jamie played Ray in the biopic) but for those who didn’t know Jamie was the star of that movie I could see where it could be confusing.
Alizma– I really enjoyed their violin playing (not their singing) in their audition, though the whole “three sisters constantly interrupting each other” act got old REALLY fast. So of course they come out and almost completely ditch the violins and try to sing their way to the top 20. It was so bad I didn’t even recognize the song until the chorus. And that last note by the middle sibling almost made my ears bleed through the TV.
Beale Street Flippers– Like the judges, I found myself bored during this routine. They nailed all the flips and everything but there’s really no way to sustain a Vegas show with an act like that. However I know they are really popular so there is hope for them in the results show.
Voices of Glory– One of many acts I thought was overhyped by the judges in the auditions, especially because the superior Eriam Sisters (one of my favorite acts of the season) got comparatively less love from the judges in the same episode. I liked them better this time around, though I the low portion in the beginning sounded a bit off and the girl’s voice seemed to crack or something at the end. I think I enjoyed the act more because I liked the song than because I liked the singing but considering the weak crop tonight they were definitely in the top group of acts.
So who would be my choices to go through? If I had my way we would see The Fab Five, Charles DeWayne, Eleisha Miller, The Texas Tenors, and Voices of Glory in the next round. The Fab Five and Charles DeWayne were the top two tonight, while Eleisha and Voices of Glory surpassed my admittedly low expectations. The Texas Tenors were also memorable for me in a night where the other acts were either forgettable or downright awful.
But unfortunately I think audiences will have a different view. The Fab Five, Charles, and Voices of Glory should all be locks to make it to the next round. Peter, Alizma, Tony and Rory, and Carol Loo are likely out of it. That leaves five acts for two spots. I honestly have no idea who else is going to make it through so I’m going to go out on a bit of a limb with my prediction. I think both wild card acts- The Beale Street Flippers and SQ Entertainment- will round out last night’s top five. The Flippers have a lot of fans who flooded the blogs wondering why they didn’t make the top 40, and SQ Entertainment were decent in a night where most acts were not. From reading some other blogs most people hated the Texas Tenors, and I think Eleisha will suffer from backlash from bitter Ciana fans, so while I enjoyed them both I don’t think they will go through.
What are your thoughts on last night’s show? Who do you think will and should make the top 20? Post your comments below.
i thought the Fab 5 were fantastic….my favorites of the night…..do you know the song that was playing??
Sorry I don’t but I’m sure John will find out…
Actually I just remembered the song is “Fire Burning” by Sean Kingston (you may remember him as the guy who dueted with Butterscotch in the season 2 finale) Anyway the song is all over the radio right now.
I didn’t like any of the acts enough to vote for any of them. The acrobats/tumbler and the multiple dancers acts are fine for an opening act or guest spot on a variety show, but an entire 90 minute show? I don’t think so. Riverdance is one thing, but just tumbling over each other or “synchronized dancing” is not something I’d want to pay Vegas show money for and sit through for an hour and a half.
When this show first started, there was no “Vegas show” prize. They were just looking for the best new act in America and a young singer won. Then they added this million dollar prize (which isn’t really a million because it’s an annuity that is paid out over 40 years, so it’s what?, $25,000/year), and then they added the Vegas show. So really, the only acts making it through to finales are singing acts and the more interesting acts are left out in the cold because they can’t sustain a 90 minute show. I don’t get it. This will once again turn into a singing competition in the finals as every other year it has.
That being said, the dancing granny lady was ridiculous and should never have made it into the top 40 while other more talented people went home since she’d have NO way of sustaining a 90 minute Vegas show. So their own rules don’t apply to their own judging. Ridiculous.
But….I will watch anyway!!! Because I like the show. Just don’t like the hype. And if The Hoff says one more time “YOU’RE WHAT THIS SHOW IS ALL ABOUT”, someone should throw something at him! LOL
I cannot believe Charles DeWayne was voted off by Sharon Obsborne and Hasselhoff! What were they thinking. This amazing, talented young man, was robbed of his chance by a dog? Are you kidding me? The only one who made sense in this decision, and his words were so profound and correct, was Piers Morgan. This man knows his stuff, he’s not rulled by emotion, prefernce of sex or nationality, but by pure talent. He’s probably the only really equipped judge on the panel! What a travesty and a loss to the competition.
Really enjoy America’s Got Talent. I think Nick Cannon has the perfect personality as host. His upbeat attitude and delivery are right on. Sharon, Piers and David are also a good match. Although I don’t always agree with their opinions Ithink they do a good job. Now that it is getting down to the wire, the show is more interesting. My best to all of the judges, contestants and Nick.
Elizabeth- I totally agree Charles should have been voted through over the dog act. Nothing against dog acts in general but Charles was in the top two acts last night while Rory dropped all those frisbees.
Oh, well….as they say “That’s Show Biz” LOL
It’s been a while since then, but I was looking at Alizma’s website to hear some of their music and I happened upon their ‘Diary’ and I am curious what others think of this. This is what they said about their performance:
‘ ‘ As musicians and artists it is our responsibility to let you all know that although judges interrupted our final performance on AGT, our musical performance on America’s Got Talent did not contain an error on our part in any way. The high note (G 3) sang by Izabela was performed perfectly in tune both times and there was no true reason for the judges to stop our performance. As professional musicians and artists who all hold Master’s degrees in music, it was our responsibility to stand up for ourselves and for the truth. It is unfortunate that people who judge talent competitions like AGT are not musicians and have no music knowledge. We thank all of the musicians who have showed us support and surrounded us with love at times when music knowledge was a barrier for others. Several years ago Kelly Clarkson performed the same song, “Natural Woman”, on American Idol and also sang a high note in the same spot (not nearly as high as Izabela’s) and was applauded by the judges and the audience for having a high vocal range, while the three of us got buzzed for a perfectly fine note! ‘ ‘
I just want to know, who gave them a Master’s degree in music? Because EVERYONE could hear that that note wasn’t in tune, it was painful to the ear.