Comments on: American Idol: Getting Syesha Out of the Way http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:23:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Jon Thomas http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7978 Jon Thomas Thu, 15 May 2008 22:54:33 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7978 I was wondering why Simon looked so bewildered. Maybe it's because the rest of the season has been so dull, but I genuinely enjoyed Fantasia's number. It was certainly the most interesting performance outside of Paula's blackouts. Sadly, if she had done that while she was competing on the show, she wouldn't have made it to the end, let alone won. I was wondering why Simon looked so bewildered. Maybe it’s because the rest of the season has been so dull, but I genuinely enjoyed Fantasia’s number. It was certainly the most interesting performance outside of Paula’s blackouts. Sadly, if she had done that while she was competing on the show, she wouldn’t have made it to the end, let alone won.

]]> By: Obvious1 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7983 Obvious1 Fri, 16 May 2008 02:12:40 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7983 Didn't anyone notice that Fantasia wasn't actually singing during most of her number, and when she was it was mostly as backup to her backup singers? On the other hand, her backup singers were great. It was a great "what the hell was THAT?!!!!" moment on a show that never has any, though. Didn’t anyone notice that Fantasia wasn’t actually singing during most of her number, and when she was it was mostly as backup to her backup singers?

On the other hand, her backup singers were great.

It was a great “what the hell was THAT?!!!!” moment on a show that never has any, though.

]]> By: Simon Deane http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7987 Simon Deane Fri, 16 May 2008 04:39:50 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7987 The reason Simon was "gobsmacked" was the short skirts of the dancers. Frankly, so was I. Fantastic!!!! Come on guys, get a grip!!! Stop reading so much into all this. The reason Simon was “gobsmacked” was the short skirts of the dancers. Frankly, so was I. Fantastic!!!! Come on guys, get a grip!!! Stop reading so much into all this.

]]> By: alex_chilton http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7993 alex_chilton Fri, 16 May 2008 11:29:44 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7993 DVR is a wonderful thing. Fantasia's performance ended nearly as soon as it began. DVR is a wonderful thing. Fantasia’s performance ended nearly as soon as it began.

]]> By: Bryan Bult http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7996 Bryan Bult Fri, 16 May 2008 13:30:37 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7996 I didn't understand a syllable of Fantasia's song, if if could be called that. I didn’t understand a syllable of Fantasia’s song, if if could be called that.

]]> By: Dave http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7999 Dave Fri, 16 May 2008 16:44:16 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-7999 It would be way more fun to watch if the final episode involved physical combat, with edged weapons. Settle it like men, you weasels. It would be way more fun to watch if the final episode involved physical combat, with edged weapons.

Settle it like men, you weasels.

]]> By: Stratoblogster http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8002 Stratoblogster Fri, 16 May 2008 17:43:57 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8002 Ya gotta admit that Taylor Hicks didn't fit the formula-- grey hair, harmonica. The real roots people came thru on that one. I was rooting for Amanda Overmyer and still think that somebody should at least design a guitar effects box modeled after her voice. She didn't have the range, but she sure had the EDGE! Ya gotta admit that Taylor Hicks didn’t fit the formula– grey hair, harmonica. The real roots people came thru on that one.

I was rooting for Amanda Overmyer and still think that somebody should at least design a guitar effects box modeled after her voice. She didn’t have the range, but she sure had the EDGE!

]]> By: Anhedonia http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8006 Anhedonia Fri, 16 May 2008 18:46:43 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8006 The result show was anti-climactic. Syesha was not even given her 'journey video' although I guess her trip back home is supposed to make up for it. Not interested in watching next week's show. The result show was anti-climactic. Syesha was not even given her ‘journey video’ although I guess her trip back home is supposed to make up for it. Not interested in watching next week’s show.

]]> By: groucho http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8007 groucho Fri, 16 May 2008 19:01:40 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8007 Fantasia stole the show last Wednesday! Channeling Pat Carroll and Divine via Ursula the Witch, Fantasia is unforgettable. Everything about the show's polar opposite was present in that performance: the rapid-fire cadence of the song, those sexy back-up dancers/singers, the electrically kinetic dancing and the self-aware camp. If only any of this season's finalists have the guts to pull that act, it would have made it compulsively watchable. And to think I am not even a fan of Fantasia at all -- this lady rawks! The ouster of Syesha is still surprising when viewed from the angle where the show always (stage)manages a surprising elimination near the end of the season to keep the viewers talking enough to watch next week's show. I have not been a fan of either Davids either but I get a vicariuous thrill from people's excitement and wonder as to who will be this year's ______ (supply appropriate word for AI winner). Fantasia stole the show last Wednesday! Channeling Pat Carroll and Divine via Ursula the Witch, Fantasia is unforgettable. Everything about the show’s polar opposite was present in that performance: the rapid-fire cadence of the song, those sexy back-up dancers/singers, the electrically kinetic dancing and the self-aware camp. If only any of this season’s finalists have the guts to pull that act, it would have made it compulsively watchable. And to think I am not even a fan of Fantasia at all — this lady rawks!

The ouster of Syesha is still surprising when viewed from the angle where the show always (stage)manages a surprising elimination near the end of the season to keep the viewers talking enough to watch next week’s show. I have not been a fan of either Davids either but I get a vicariuous thrill from people’s excitement and wonder as to who will be this year’s ______ (supply appropriate word for AI winner).

]]> By: 3410 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8064 3410 Sun, 18 May 2008 09:08:44 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8064 For the final, the D's could duet on "Welcome to the Boomtown", Archie on the verses; Cook on the chorus. For the final, the D’s could duet on “Welcome to the Boomtown”, Archie on the verses; Cook on the chorus.

]]> By: phersh2 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8111 phersh2 Mon, 19 May 2008 17:56:11 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8111 The two David's should cover David & David's 1986 Top 40 Hit "Welcome To The Boomtown" together. Weird some people out. The two David’s should cover David & David’s 1986 Top 40 Hit “Welcome To The Boomtown” together. Weird some people out.

]]> By: bj http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8269 bj Sat, 24 May 2008 21:55:17 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/05/15/american-idol-getting-syesha-out-of-the-way/#comment-8269 I think Syesha is the greatest! Her fan club website is for sale, http://syeshafanclub.com and I would totally buy it if I knew how to run a website! I think she's going to have a lot of fans for a long time to come once she finds the right person to "produce" her. She didn't need to win Idol to "win." Love your blog! I think Syesha is the greatest! Her fan club website is for sale, http://syeshafanclub.com and I would totally buy it if I knew how to run a website! I think she’s going to have a lot of fans for a long time to come once she finds the right person to “produce” her. She didn’t need to win Idol to “win.” Love your blog!

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