LAST night brought us new studios, a new stage, new concept and a new lot of semi finalists. The judges seemed to look all too comfortable - getting ready to see what the singers were going to give us, although Dicko was a little on the nervous side of things - just getting back into the groove I guess.
It was also great to see our ever so gorgeous hosts back in full force - Andrew G and James Mathison - pumped for the new season and prepping us with some footage of the contestants back to their first audition.
First up was the heart throb - Matt Corby.
Choosing a great Stevie Wonder song - I Wish. I thought he put a hot spin on this song - yet, as Mark said the spark wasn’t there as much as they thought it would be. You could see he was slightly nervous - but once he got a bit more into the song - more of Matt came out! Loved his scarf too!
Next was Junior - singing - Dear Mr President by Pink. It was beautiful to hear a male version of this song. Being an r’n’b singer he had his originality going on but what was great to see that it wasn’t oversung at all. You could still focus on the great lyrics that are the main factor of what makes that song so great. By the way, how beautiful is his son?!
Then we had Carl - the resident crooner. What a bee-yutiful tone! His voice is bell like - a voice that really draws you in. There were parts of the song that weren’t as strong - but you could see that it was just the nerves. If there was any criticism it would be the song choice - because of the similarity in his tone to Buble - it would have been great to hear his voice on another type of melody.
Daniel Misfud - as soon as the song that he was singing - i thought yes! It was almost like he was born to do that song at some point. A great cruisy performance which I think will still get him through (I hope) but I think Mifsud has more to show at this point.
Husny was a breath of fresh air! Idol needs someone like him in the competition. Although I loved the song - the performance probably took it away from his singing a little. I think in the studio I would have seen it differently though - it would have been an great entertaining performance. I hope Australia embraces him.
Last one for the fellas - Jacob Butler. He had a strong composure right from the beginning which drew me into the start of his performance, but he then lost me halfway through. I don’t know what it was. The judges were correct in him needing to relax a bit though because hes a great performer and good at choosing the appropriate song which is a major need when you hit the finals.
Overall it was a great start to the semis. Although none of the performances really grabbed me - they all seemed pretty even in strength in each performance. I think that this lot will be based on the followings the singers have so far so it will be good to see who makes it through - All being fantastic contenders. My bets are on Matt, Daniel and Carl. Husny being a wildcard. Saying that though, it will still be sad to see any of them go.
So tomorrow night the gals are back - i expect to expect the unexpected. See you then!
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