Randy's reaction is surprising, as he tells her she doesn't need to do anything extra to the original vocal arrangement, and that he didn't enjoy it as much as her Tina Turner song. Man, when contestants don't do enough with the song, they get in trouble (like David Cook's first song). But when they try to play with it and they aren't musicians, they also get in trouble. Paula stands up and wants her to know that she orchestrated her vocals beautifully. A full, coherent sentence! Also, "Welcome to your Dreams, Syesha!" Paula is really pumping up Syesha to think she can win as if Paula's Disneyland and the Year of a Million Dreams or something and Syesha is a randomly selected tourist. I'd rather have the Ultimate Fast Pass (the one that works for every ride with a Fast Pass line) for life than win AI, but that's just me. I love those theme park churros and soft pretzels.
Oh noes! My face thinks it's Brooke White!
Syesha's bawling by the time Simon gets to critique her, desperately trying not to let her nose run all over the place. Aw. Simon agrees with Paula and a rainbow appears over the stage. Simon even says that Randy got it completely, utterly wrong, and that Syesha sang it well. In a weird turn of events, Randy is the odd man out and starts getting defensive about his evaluation of Syesha's performance. Well, we all know what well-timed tears mean in an election year - you're probably safe for another week!
Syesha blubbers some more while Randy defends his critique while Paula stares daggers at him while even Simon is in disbelief and Seabreath rushes to say they're running out of time before Hell's Kitchen starts.
Jason chortles a bit as he admits he's sticking with the Bobs tonight, and it's "Mr. Tambourine Man" and Bob Dylan time. Ooh, he's got an iPhone, and he's just thrilled to be here.
Hi-diddly ho, neighbor! Skip to my lou!
Phew, he looks less beach bum and more coffee house amateur now, with his guitar safely on his lap. Ever since AI allowed instruments, the singing level just hasn't been the same. Anomalies like Brooke and Jason got this far because they're musicians (well, Jason is - Brooke can't play piano without looking down at the keys) We start off classic-folksy, and get past four lines safely before he breaks down and fudges the lyrics with "muh muh uh uh uhuh mururur uh uhhhh following you." Hey! It's better than restarting, and I never know what the actual song lyrics are anyway. Strangely enough, it didn't piss me off that he forgot the lyrics. I just chalked it up to perfectly normal temporary memory loss.
Damnit, as he's murmuring through the forgotten lyric, the camera conveniently shows us his back so we can't see the hand gestures and fake words he's trying to mouth. Boo.
I half hoped he would get up and dance a jig a la Ashlee Simpson on SNL. Other than the flub, the song had the potential to redeem the "Woo, Bob Marley!" moments with its folk-rock groove but I think Castro's just really gone and fucked it up. There's no way he's not going home this week, in a season full of surprises like Michael Johns being sent home before Kristy Lee Cook and Brooke being eliminated after Carly.
Randy is incensed as he asks Castro to evaluate himself. Castro, unlike Brooke, doesn't go "Oh, it was my first time" and simply cops to losing some lines in there, which isn't good. Randy deems him not in the zone. Paula says it is what it is, and that it didn't blow them away, but he blew her...away. That, and he's solidified his fanbase and niche already so it's not like latecomers would've flocked to him in droves for a good performance anyway. Fetusophiles aren't going to save Castro, that's for sure. Simon says: "Pack your suitcase." Ouch. Will it be enough to galvanize Castro fans? Girls are still screaming they love him, so it's not like he'll have a hard time getting laid when he heads back to Texas. Just let Syesha stay!
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Comments (8)
Hahaha. OMG Castro sucked it up this week, but your recap was awesome. Way to go T.Vo!
1 of 8 | Posted by bone | Posted on May 7, 2008 10:05 PM
It's actually 101st, not 101th. Sorry, I'm a word nerd. Like Cookie. I just discovered that he and I are soulmates, so I'm full of love tonight.
Castro annoys me - so much. Carly and Brooke (who I actually liked) were way stronger vocally than he is and he did not deserve his spot in the top 4, at all.
I want Cook to win, mainly because his brother is dying of cancer and it would be a nice thing for his family. But on the other hand, I don't want him to win because it means that he'll be stuck doing Idol-related stuff for quite awhile and he won't be able to do his own thing. Like how Daughtry said he was actually glad he didn't win for that reason.
I'm over David A. I like him, but meh. I got a super gay vibe from his Star Search days video - anyone else get that? Too bad for the fangirls.
LOVE David Cook! And great recap!
2 of 8 | Posted by georgiababe | Posted on May 8, 2008 1:31 AM
Great recap-ness!
Jason deserves to go (from the show and from my memory) for so many reasons - not the least being his contempt for the show and it's producers.
I like that Syesha has pulled up near the leaders.
I hope Fetus wins. He is the only one who MIGHT be better off (career wise) winning rather than being a runner-up.
3 of 8 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on May 8, 2008 7:58 AM
Something that more cowbell can't fix.
How funny can you be. I was laughing throughout the entire recap, and then you had to end it with that last remark. Too FUNNY!
4 of 8 | Posted by crazycatally | Posted on May 8, 2008 1:13 PM
"Paula likes extended metaphors and says the song left her with a big appetite to see him grow and flourish."
Paula the cougar.
5 of 8 | Posted by dredge | Posted on May 8, 2008 1:17 PM
I think the guy would win the arch-fest fer sure!!!! Spot on recap!!! Can't wait to see who wins this puppy, but hmmm could it be a David--If it's DC I'm a gonna win the office pool!!!
6 of 8 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on May 8, 2008 2:31 PM
Loved the recap T.Vo - you had me giggling hysterically to myself at "My face thinks it's Brooke White"!
hilarious!!
7 of 8 | Posted by molo | Posted on May 8, 2008 5:20 PM
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me someone else has this episode still saved on their DVR or whatever!!! Watch the original end of Archuletta's performance where his voice cracks, and then watch the reviews, where they replay the singing at the end....TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ENDINGS!! In the review, his voice doesnt crack at all. Its a different performance...
Any insight on how that happens on a "live" show???
8 of 8 | Posted by Crowni84 | Posted on May 19, 2008 11:34 AM