Final America’s Got Talent Semi-finals Performance Show
We’ve been having a lot of discussion going on about the various episodes of America’s Got Talent. I’m still watching the show, but I figured I’d post the thread for other people to start discussing the show. I’ll add my review of tonight’s semi final performance show once I’m done watching. One thing is certain. I was right that tonight’s episode of America’s Got Talent is packed with at least twice as much talent as last week.
Time for my thoughts:
Barbara Padilla – Absolute lock for the finals. I’m not a huge fan myself, but I’ll admit that her performance tonight was her best yet. She’s also smart (or the producers are) for her to sing Ave Maria which is a special song for many people. She’s also got the cancer vote which I think is much larger than anyone would probably think. I’m not sure that’s the most politically correct thing to say, but I think that a lot of cancer survivors want to help other cancer survivors. That’s not a knock. I do the same thing with people I relate to. Either way, you can guarantee she’ll be in the finals.
Drew Stevyns – His song was a bit disappointing for me. I love him last time. He does seem to have the potential star quality in his performance. Although, I think in tonight’s performance he was a little too concerned about the camera. I’m not sure he’s a superstar, but I’ll admit that I’d love to hear him sing some more songs.
EriAm Sisters – If you’ve read for a while, you know I’m a huge fan of these sisters. They did have a slow start to their song, but once they got going it was amazing. In fact, it was the first time I got chills this season. There talent is amazing. How old is the youngest girl again? Oh, that’s right – 12. Seriously amazing voice. Too bad she looks older than 12.
Erik and Rickie – They should have stuck with a nice fast song where they could rock it out like they did in their audition. It just seemed slow and labored to me. Still cute as all get out. Plus, their interview section was the best of the entire show.
FootworKINGz – The producers ruined this act for me. I don’t think anyone can seriously think that FootworKINGz would have chosen to do power rangers. If they did, then I apologize to the producers, but I’ll never believe that power rangers would have been on these dancers minds. The song aside, the boots they wore were horrible also. Didn’t show very well the footworking they did. Horrible outcome for me.
Hairo Torres – He’s unique, but I’m pretty sure he didn’t do enough to go on. I wonder if he’ll head over to SYTYCD. He’d be great in the auditions of SYTYCD.
Jeffrey Ou – Wrong song. Not enough energy. The story of him getting a girlfriend was priceless. I’m quite sure he doesn’t give a rip about winning this show. He got himself a lady thanks to AGT. Beautiful!!
Lawrence Beamen – I thought this was his best performance. Maybe Piers likes the old school stuff, but I didn’t. I also can’t help but wonder what religious group he was with as a kid. I think he’s almost as close a lock as Barbara. I’d never pay to go see him, but he’s OK for me.
Mario and Jenny – What were they thinking? Bad Tapping. Bad Drumming. No danger. Pole dancing. Just all wrong. Worst performance they could have ever done.
Recycled Percussion – This group rocked it. I think the concept is actually the best part. I’m not sure the 4 guys are going to be the best to perform the concept. However, I could see a show like this in Vegas. It’s like a mix of Blue Man Group and Stomp. 2 popular Las Vegas shows.
Some great acts are going to be sent home tomorrow.
Ok, so who cares about Drew Stevyns song choice? Drew is HOT!!! Those eyes, OMG………
Now, about the others…..
I really can’t stand opera, so I don’t care about Padilla anymore. She’s pretty and she’s sweet and she’s a wonderful soprano, but I don’t want to hear her anymore.
Erik & Rickie need to go home as does Jeffrey Ou.
And, yes, I agree with you about FootworKingz. I said it last night, their being from the mean streets of Chicago–NO WAY they chose to be powerrangers!!! Nice going producers. you should all lose your jobs for ruining some really good acts.
I totally disagreed with the judges re Lawrence Beaman. That song was totally wonderful. I was so tired of the old man stuff he’d been singing. This was fresh and modern and Sharon was so wrong about the way he sang it. She just didn’t get it and neither did Piers.
I thought Hairo Torrez rocked and hope he makes it through.
Mario and Jenny – What the Hell ?????? I kept waiting for their routine to start and realized there was none. Again I say What the Hell ???? She danced, he drummed, and then lit a drum on fire and balanced it on his nose or something. ugh.
The sisters disappointed and the percussion guys were entertaining.
And like I said before, Drew….aaaaahhhhh!!!! LOL
I guess we know why StevieCat likes Drew and Kevin. It’s all about the looks. Good to know this up front. I can’t say I don’t do the opposite. I still love Alizma…lol
Hi John and StevieCat:
I like Drew, I think he’s a babe, but it seems like singing doesn’t come easily to him… like he’s wrestling with the songs or something.
At least Sharon didn’t ask him to take his shirt off, which she did with Recycled Percussion. Isn’t Ozzy giving her dinner at home? She seems to be looking at a lot of steakhouse menus lately.
I also agree that Lawrence Beaman did an excellent job. I would love to hear his version of Larry Graham’s “One in a Million Chance of a Lifetime.” He has talent and humility as well, and I’m glad he had the gumption to escape from his cult. I was glad he did the vocal “acrobatics.” It shows he can do them and he’s not just a “one trick pony” baritone.
Hairo Torres is my favorite. He’s fun to watch, and he’s cute. And besides, they’ve sent all the other fun dancers packing (Arcadian, the Bollywood people).
I like Jeffrey Ou, but I think Piers may have been right about him missing a bunch of notes, ’cause I didn’t really recognize the song he was playing. I didn’t like his hairdo, though… after his act was over he just stood there and it looked a little silly.
I totally agree with you guys on Mario and Jenny. I know they want this but their act doesn’t play anywhere BUT Las Vegas…. so why doesn’t one of the casinos just go ahead and sign them? Again, they seem like very nice people but I have never been that fond of their act. I am also not particularly fond of Recycled Percussion. Again, seem like nice guys, but their act just doesn’t do it for me.
My predictions for the picks tonight are: Barbara Padilla, Hairo Torres, Lawrence Beaman, the EriAm sisters (I would prefer Erik and Rickie, though, I thought their dance last night was cute, and I liked how their costumes matched the song) and Recycled Percussion (although I would prefer if FootworKingz got another chance to redeem themselves).
Now that I think about it, I think there WAS a kid’s talent show several years back and the tears when they were voted off were unbearable to watch. I think it was a kid version of American Idol. Something like that, but it was just awful in that the children took it hard when they lost week after week. I don’t think it would work afterall.
Wrong, John, or should I say Half Right….With Drew it IS the looks, but poor Kevin doesn’t have “the look”, but he’s just lovable. It’s totally about the personality.
In any event, you’re right that I like them for all the wrong reasons when it comes to the show/talent part of it though!!!!! I don’t think Drew has enough talent to deserve the win, but I’d sure like to watch him for another week while I have the chance!!! LOL
What songs did drew sing I would like to get them for my phone?
Melissa, He sang a song originally recorded by George Michael called Careless Whisper
This is the link on YouTube: