Aired 4/14/09
Bunny: Tonight's songs are from the movies, and Quentin Tarantino is the mentor. Why, you ask? Who knows. I guess no actual singers were available, although to be fair, he is mostly trying to help them emote as well as enhance their dramatic flair (something that won't be necessary with Adam). Here's a video if you want a refresher on Quentin's judging methods from Season 3.
This week only two judges will comment on each performance so they don't go overtime again. But they have one less singer, so we're not sure why that's necessary.
RATING SYSTEM
Litterbox Level
Paws-itively Purr-fect
Allison Iraheta
“I Don't Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith, from the movie “Armageddon”
Bunny: The first part is a little strange; I guess such restrained playing from the band doesn't really suit her. Unfortunately, it doesn't really get any better. I like Allison, but this was my least favorite performance from her. The moves, the voice, the clothes—it's all too over-the-top. Dial back a little on the Quentin factor, there.
Burke: I didn't like it. It sounded too low and kind of flat in places.
Anoop Desai
“Everything I Do I Do It For You” by Bryan Adams, from “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves”
Bunny: He's becoming King of the Balladeers. He does an excellent job, but I don't know if it's going to be enough to keep him out of the bottom 3. That long note is beautiful.
Burke: I don't think he really “roughed it up” as Quentin advised, but it was still one of his best songs.
Adam Lambert
“Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf, from “Easy Rider”
Bunny: He's back in full Adam Lambert mode tonight, the Sheik of Shriek. Well, at least I will always have “Mad World” to listen to.
Burke: It didn't seem very original to me. It was very karaoke, with way too much screaming. I didn't like it.
Matt Giraud
“Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman” by Bryan Adams, from “Don Juan de Marco”
Bunny: He's back behind the piano. There's a country twang to his voice tonight—was it there before and I didn't notice? I enjoyed the first half. Second half, not so much. It was quite out of tune for a couple bars and the structure sort of fell apart.
Burke: Just an average job from Matt. It's almost like he's desperately trying to keep up with the other guys in the competition. He should forget about them and just sing.
Danny Gokey
“Endless Love” by Lionel Richie, from “Endless Love”
Bunny: Accompanied by a harp player, a newly un-bespectacled Danny takes the stage. This song played for the first dance at our wedding (yes, we're old), so we want to see him do it well. He does. I wouldn't say it's his best performance, but it's not bad.
Burke: I thought it was a solid performance, but no other adjectives are coming to mind.
Kris Allen
“Falling Slowly” by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, from “Once”
Bunny: I am not familiar with this song. There are definitely imperfect notes in there, but he sings with great feeling and keeps my interest. He's the dark horse slowly overtaking the other thoroughbreds one at a time.
Burke: I never heard that song before. He makes weird faces when he sings. And yet I was sad when it was done.
Lil Rounds
“The Rose” by Bette Midler, from “The Rose”
Bunny: There are two performances in one here, but I'm afraid it doesn't double our pleasure. The first softer part makes me think she may be improving, but when she breaks into gospel mode for the second half, I have to change my mind, because it's still coming across as karaoke. And Lil, I'm sorry, but simply insisting you're an artist isn't going to persuade those who think otherwise. If everybody thinks your house is pink, it does no good to argue that it's really coral blush. You might be right, but obviously it looks pink to everyone else. And in a competition such as this one, it's what everybody else thinks that is important, because they're the ones who decide your fate.
Burke: I think she should have sung the whole song in her gospel style. I'm actually not sure if having the last performance of the evening will save her.
Bunny: In spite of their adjustments, they're still running short on time. What's going on here?
PREDICTIONS
Bunny: Even though Adam Lambert got 4 paws from me last week, he's back as Bunny's Bomb this week. I feel like a broken record always naming him for that honor, and I am not arguing the fact that he has a fantastic instrument in his vocal cords, but most of his performances are shrill and annoying. If he kept doing stuff like “Tracks of My Tears” and “Mad World,” I'd be behind him 100%. Anyway, since we know he's basically got this thing in the bag, I'll pick Allison Iraheta to go home. She should be in the finals, but I'm afraid the opening slot will kill her chances. Lil should really go, but her fans have apparently been dialing their fingers down to little nubs, so I think that plus her placement tonight will keep her around. My favorite tonight was Kris Allen.
Burke: Burke's Turkey is Adam Lambert again. I predict Lil Rounds will leave. If Lil and Matt aren't both in the bottom 3, I'll be surprised, and Anoop may be the third one—I don't see Allison there. Best of the night was Kris Allen.
Prognosticats: Hairball of the night was Anoop Desai. Matt Giraud will get the fewest votes and go home.
Bunny: See you tomorrow night for the results!
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UGHHHHHHHH……..Kris Allen was horrid……..he picked a song that nobody has ever heard before!
And I think Matt has reached the end of the line…….or maybe Lil (but she’s the VFTW pick).
Allison is safe……..like Simon said “She’s the only viable female contestant remaining.”