Journeys: 30 - and 40-something in the crowd to
Originally there were 16 semi-finalists, but Vickie McClain and William Goglin dropped out for medical reasons. Therefore, the highest scoring non-qualification, Donnie Shaffer, was included as an alternate.
Among the 15 semi-finalists, 12 were selected to go in the competition. They include Samantha Berry, Mark Brignoni, Manny Concepcion, Ashley Elder, Chastity Kincaid, Shannon Marrero, Cam Martin, Amanda Mercer, Kevin Milan, Lindsey Sears, Donnie Shaffer and Pamela Tharp.
The other three performers were Ashley Castillo, Andrea Mathis, Rex and Nantes.
Not easy to sing songs
Although many candidates face the public feedback, sometimes dull and meet challenging vocal parts, the show had energy and many great rock artists came with excellent performance.
People's Choice winner, 25 years, seniors were one of them, singing "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner aloud and mature. Although his nerves got in the way a bit, the crowd mid-song spontaneous applause, her confidence and she jumped even more cowardly.
"It was a perfect song choice for you. You put him out of the park, "said Vickie J. Jones. After the official judging, Jones also urged seniors to" get rid of the shakes, you have absolutely nothing to be nervous. "
Larry J. Moore had similar advice for the candidates who were impressive voice, but he could still hear the nervousness in the context of certain notes. One of these was 18 Kincaid, who directed "All I Want to Do Make Love to You" by heart.
Belying his youth, Kincaid has produced a powerful performance of the song-EX-S y, with the eager audience gets carried away when she nailed the notes. She even received a standing ovation, only at night, and some people in the front row.
Apart from the ovation that Kincaid was also the only candidate to win the word "stank" highest form of praise for Moore. Regarding the nerves he added, "It surprises me when the nervousness of incredible artists can enter. There is no reason not to do and blow it up. I'm trying to bust speakers this joint. "
The '80s are alive
Costume Brignoni got high marks as he walked onstage for vintage high top Reeboks, blue jeans and a wig with long hair. He imitated Journey
He received boos and cries of female audience members when he stripped of his black jacket and playing guitar on his
Celebrity Justice Alan Jay Wildstein commented, "Mark, I think you did a great job. Your dress is beautiful. I wish the crowds were a bit more complicated. It would have helped your confidence."
Moore, too, wanted to see a little crazy, a little "blow out the speakers."
Besides sneakers Brignoni, there were also some fun costume closet saved people 30 years ago. Nantes wore a black, a concert by
The disappointment of the evening was when Mathis forgot the words to "Cold as Ice". She continued to sing the
"I am so angry! I'm so confused! "Said Mr. Moore." Your voice is beautiful. I understand the fight song and sing what you like, but as an artist, I wish there was some way you can overcome this obstacle and we could hear you do something else. "
The challenge of the semifinal Idol is that participants must choose from a list of songs or sing songs of some kind they can not feel completely comfortable with.
Next week, they sing well known songs of Dolly Parton or Willie Nelson or. There will also be a Halloween costume contest with prizes, and members of the public are invited to dress for the festivities.
In a new format for Idol due to having only 15 semi-finalists instead of 16, three competitors are removed each night until eight remain in the final. These eight will perform two songs, and these points will be totaled to determine the winner.