FOX's "American Idol" (Season 16)

[master_8ball]

The reason Pia went home?

Ya I was surprised, yes she has a great voice but it was the same crap over and over again. We don't need more groomed pop stars to line the pockets of record industry execs, we need more musicianship. Music isn't about who has the best voice either, a voice is only a small part. Maybe people don't want to hear another Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, or Hilary Duff. Maybe, just maybe people are coming back to the realization that music doesn't have to be commercial to be good and that there is more to music than a nice voice singing words that mean nothing to them.

[john_1958]

don't need amature musicians either they put me

[SpaceDog]

Originally Posted by master_8ball

The reason Pia went home?

Ya I was surprised, yes she has a great voice but it was the same crap over and over again. We don't need more groomed pop stars to line the pockets of record industry execs, we need more musicianship. Music isn't about who has the best voice either, a voice is only a small part. Maybe people don't want to hear another Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, or Hilary Duff. Maybe, just maybe people are coming back to the realization that music doesn't have to be commercial to be good and that there is more to music than a nice voice singing words that mean nothing to them.

I think there is space in music for an amazing vocalist. Jessica Simspon, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus and Hilary Duff are NOT amazing vocalists. There is a huge difference between someone with a natural talent who will perform songs that someone else writes for them and studio manufactured chum.

I would hate to assume what kind of music Pia would make if she wrote her own. As the format requires covers - it's not like we really get that opportunity. Even if she never wrote a single song, I'd be thrilled to listen to her.

Certainly popular music also needs more opportunity to focus on talented singer/songwriters - artists - but that's hardly the fault of AMERICAN IDOL. Consolidated FM radio with it's "11 songs we're playing this month" content and record companies marketing the next airbrushed photo shoot with autotune are the problem.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by newginafets

She doesnt hv to take any risk. Its like asking Sarah McLachlan to make a dance record. Im sure Mariah Carey cant ace Lady Gagas.
Thia was better than Stefano and Paul imo. Another note ive had this inner desire that Americam Idols winner is Asian

Well she is gone and because she sung the same stuff every week with no challenge to her voice she got eliminated. Got Em!!

Originally Posted by CYMBOL

I thought the top 3 were going to be James, Pia and Jacob.


Although, I was kind of glad to see Lusk in the bottom 3 after his self righteous statement, "If America votes me off, it won't be because I performed badly - it will be because they couldn't look themselves in the mirror." What are you talking about Jacob?!

He's a great singer - but his style is wearing a bit.

Yea man I am still kinda mad Jacob said that. Oh well hopefully he keeps his mouth shut and let his outstanding talent do the talking for him as it has done. Got Em!!

[red_5ive]

USmagazine online is reporting a record deal for Pia. While I wouldn't be surprised, I haven't seen any major online publications confirming it yet, either. Of course USmag is calling it an "Exclusive". I guess time will tell...

USMagazine.com Exclusive: American Idol's Pia Toscano Scores a Record Deal!

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Well she is gone and because she sung the same stuff every week with no challenge to her voice she got eliminated. Got Em!!

The one time she DID change it up is when she got eliminated.


But what's done is done. Others have proved you don't need to win to be successful and others have proved winning doesn't mean you will be successful. Time will tell.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Diesel

The one time she DID change it up is when she got eliminated.


But what's done is done. Others have proved you don't need to win to be successful and others have proved winning doesn't mean you will be successful. Time will tell.

Wrong she got eliminated after singing another ballad actually. U got your performances mixed up. Got Em!!

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Wrong she got eliminated after singing another ballad actually. U got your performances mixed up. Got Em!!

Nope, I have my performances right...but not the right person

I read the post before yours as saying "Pia" and not "Thia"

[SpaceDog]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

USmagazine online is reporting a record deal for Pia. While I wouldn't be surprised, I haven't seen any major online publications confirming it yet, either. Of course USmag is calling it an "Exclusive". I guess time will tell...

USMagazine.com Exclusive: American Idol's Pia Toscano Scores a Record Deal!

Pia already having a record deal is totally unsurprising. That they are fast tracking an album is totally unsurprising (but I hope they get solid writing on that puppy). I doubt they have an announcement until after the season finale. They don't want to take shine off the remaining contestants.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Nope, I have my performances right...but not the right person

I read the post before yours as saying "Pia" and not "Thia"

Haha I got u. Got Em!!

[john_1958]

Originally Posted by eclimax13

agreed...i hated wednesday's outfit but loved thursdays

pia could wear a burlap bag and still look awesome

[jvince]

Pia Never Stood A Chance of Winning 'American Idol'

Pia Toscano never had a chance of winning “American Idol” — this according to well-placed sources connected with the production.

We’re told before Pia was booted, America’s votes put her in the murky middle — she was never near the top of the heap. As one “A.I.” spy put it, “It was only a matter of time before Pia was kicked off. She was never going to win.”

And, our spies say, there are 5 remaining contestants who are “fairly consistently placing in the top 4.” Our sources would not reveal who they are, but we have an educated guess as to 3 of them — Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, and James Durbin. As for the remaining 2, we’re guessing Jacob Lusk and Casey Abrams.

As for Pia, don’t feel bad. We’re told the rumored record deal she has with Interscope Records is more than a rumor. We’re told it’s a “certainty” Pia will sign. And something else — Jimmy Iovine will ignore the judges, who wanted Pia to sing some up-tempo songs. Jimmy, we’re told, will go strictly for ballads.

Source: TMZ

[Diesel]

I love how they are bragging about what their "spies" found out.

One of the freaking producers flat out said that a few days ago

[Diesel]

(slightly) Negative comments from the judges?!

[eclimax13]

Originally Posted by john_1958

pia could wear a burlap bag and still look awesome

well played sir

[WyldeMan45]

Just saw a video of some James kid tearing it up to Sammy's Heavy Metal while my favorite living guitarist walks out and shreds it alongside him. Damn never seen this show before but that was a fantastic performance! Also saw some gorgeous little chick doing some classic Blondie. That broad was just pure sex. Two very very talented kids there. Might have to check out this show next week for those two again.

[CZAR]

I said I wouldnt give predictions anymore but what the heck! I wont comment on each persons performance however. I think the bottom 3 should be:


Stefano Langone
Haley Reinhart
Paul McDonald

I could either of them goin home but I will go with Paul for this week. The other five contestants are super talented and are in a group of their own. Haley at times give performances that can stand with the other five but she chose the wrong song tonight although I like that song. I am a huge fan of Jacob and I just hope he makes the finale but I have doubts based on how America votes. As I have said I see Scotty winning it all based on popularity. Casey brings a whole new element to Idol and as I have said saving him was absolutely the correct thing to do. I also loved how Casey & James stuck to their guns and both killed it tonight. The professionals arent always right. Got Em!!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

Just saw a video of some James kid tearing it up to Sammy's Heavy Metal while my favorite living guitarist walks out and shreds it alongside him. Damn never seen this show before but that was a fantastic performance! Also saw some gorgeous little chick doing some classic Blondie. That broad was just pure sex. Two very very talented kids there. Might have to check out this show next week for those two again.

Yea James is a str8 rocker! He is damn good. the chick u are referring to is Haley and she blew it up the last two weeks but chose the wrong song tonight especially for her style of singing and could be in jeopardy of goin home tomorrow night. She is very sexy but has no ass. Its a very fun show man and sometimes addicting to watch. U should give it a shot man real talk. Got Em!!

[Mouse]

Yeah, I was really surprised when Zakk Wylde came out with James. What's bad is I never knew who that guitarist was until I played Guitar Hero. Which reminds me that I need to look that guy up to see who all he's played with. James definately had the best performance last night. Playing such a heavy metal song is a big risk tho and if he's not in the bottom three tonight I will be very proud of America who lately has been on a horrible R&B/Pop kick lately. We need more hard rock/heavy metal in America!

Casey took a chance last night too and I thought he started off a little weak but pulled it together nicely. Always love to see him play that big stand up bass.

As for all this talk about Haley picking the wrong song... I find it amusing that this was the only performance of hers that I even liked. Thought it was a good song choice and she did well with it. She still should be sent packing - right after Jacob, Stefano & Paul.

[seeweda]

What I thought was funny was Zakk Wylde wouldn't leave the stage. Usually all the musicians book off stage a few seconds after they perform. He even took James' spot next to Ryan when he was giving out the number to vote.

I like Casey but I think he had the worst performance last night. Paul's vocals are never the greatest but he's one of the better performers of the group. I'd like to see Jacob or Stefano go home. It drives me nuts how Stefano speaks perfect English but when he sings he has an accent and comes across as a Spanish accent which is weird as he's Italian.