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Who do you think willl end up selling records?
By:Not a PR Person
Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 11:29 pm
In Response To: MY choices (Oscar)

Who do you think will end up selling records? I do think Amanda will be picked up by a band or get involved in one and go far.
I think Jason and Ramiel will sell records attracting pre-teens and early teens. There are lots of consumers in that market! But of those two, I hope Jason has something to fall back on because in ten years he'll be lost in the shuffle. (only my prediction!)
I wish David Archuleta would "young-down" some. I think he might not sell records until he finds his style and his look and that could take a few years or more. I don't see him selling a lot of records at first, even if he wins AI. I'd see him more like a Clay Aiken. Not stellar like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood- YET.
I do think David Cook will be like Daughtry and sell records. But I don't think he'll go as far. Not sure what to think of Michael Johns yet, but I love his voice.
If he finds the right promoter I think he could sell a lot of records.
Youth is not on his side, but he did manage to make the top ten and he was not part of the bottom three.
I was glad to see chickezie stay in. The opportunity these people have that have made it this far is incredible. I hope the best for them all. Even Kristy.

Well, gotta say I was shocked that Amanda left at this point. I liked her husky energetic vocals and performance when she was on and I absolutely HATED when she was OFF. I thought she did well with the Beatles songs, comaparatively speaking. But those Beatles songs were something most were quite uncomfortable with and that didn't pan out well for anyone. I liked Carly's and Michael's arrangements.
Who do I think will be number one? I'd like to see Carly but I have a feeling it will be a guy this year.
Of the guys, hmm. waiting for next weeks challenge. ;)

It will be interesting to see who gets voted off next. Still hoping it will be Kristy Lee Cook unless she shows more personality to go with her voice.
> Last night's performance was dreadful,
> dreadful, dreadful ! At
> a few points I wanted to fast forward through their
> performances, but the Grouchmate wouldn't let me!

> Jason was painful, Brooke acted as if she were drunk, Ramiele
> just looked amateurish, Michael Johns was as clueless as ever,
> Chikezie went back to the well from last week but it came off as
> contrived and the rest, except for Carly, David Cook, and David
> Archuleta, were just plain boring!

> My choice for the exit tonight is Michael Johns, Jason Castro or
> Ramiele Malubay. We'll see...

> I have been wrong so many times but here's my choices for best
> (in no particular order)
>

The Best

>

  • David Archuleta: Pure, strong voice, appealing
    > boyishness, but I don't think he has the presentation to win it
    > all. Should be in the top 4.
    >
  • David Cook: He reminds me a little of Daughtry if
    > Daughtry were allowed to play an instrument. Another great
    > voice, handles himself well on stage, obviously has had a lot of
    > stage experience. I think he is in the top 4 and also a great
    > chance to win it all if he can show some versatility.
    >
  • Carly Smithson: Definitely the best of the gals, and
    > quite possibly the winner of the whole thing. Another great and
    > versatile voice and, as far as talent goes probably better than
    > Archuleta whose boyish act is wearing thin with me. She's a real
    > grownup!

    >

    The second tier

    > Any one of these could be in the top 4 if they catch fire.
    > Again, in no special order.

    > Michael Johns: So far a case of disappointed
    > expectations. He's got a lot going for him, theoretically,
    > another real grownup. a MAN, not a boy, good looking, another
    > great voice but he's still wandering in the wilderness looking
    > for a "hook". If he takes an early exit I wouldn't be
    > surprised.
    > Syesha Mercado: Everything I said about Michael Johns
    > applies to her, except she has little "presence". Last
    > night she looked 'FABULOUS" and she sang rather well, but
    > her performances have the aire of someone performing for a
    > hidden camera in an empty room.
    > Brooke White: Everyone wants to like her. My boss's wife
    > says that she wants Brooke for a best friend and I can see why.
    > She has a self effacing personality, always smiles, even in the
    > middle of disaster, and she has a grace about her. But her
    > talent is limited to one particular style. Some promoter
    > may be able to package her well enough to give her a
    > chance at being a pro, but I think her vocal range is limited,
    > too limited to reach the top 4. But, then again, I
    > thought Taylor Hicks (even the name sounds like a curse) would
    > take an early exit, so what do I know?
    > Chikezie: ANOTHER person you want to like. He seems so
    > real onstage but his singing has been "pitchy", and
    > even though his vocal range is acceptably wide he doesn't seem
    > to be too aware of his own abilities to take advantage of it.
    >

    Goodbye!

    > Jo, you won't like this one, but Amanda Obermeyer: The
    > female version of "Johnny One Note". One style, no
    > versatility and a voice (if she ever displayed it) that is just
    > pedestrian, at best. What she has going for her is her delivery.
    > I don't know how she came about with that vocal style (it's just
    > not "natural") but it has served her well up till now.
    > She will not win, cannot win. Maybe she'll make it to the
    > final 6.
    > Jason Castro: Another "Johnny One Note", but at
    > the opposite end of the scale from Amanda. Mellow enough to put
    > you to sleep. He'd be perfect in the local coffeehouse, singing
    > while people engage in quiet conversation, read or work on their
    > laptops. Self effacing like Brooke, he looks as if he's just
    > excited to be there. After last night's performance, though, he
    > might be going home. Dreadful!!
    > Ramiele Malubay: She may get some kind of contract with a
    > Philipino record company, but not in the States. A fabulous, big
    > voice but she is clueless on how to use it. I'm sure she was a
    > great hit singing at weddings and First Communions, but she's
    > not a pro, not very self aware.
    > And finally,Kristy Lee Cook: She's gotten this far on her
    > looks and attitude, not for her "good" voice. To ME
    > she's just marking time. Beauty Pageant looks and talent,
    > nothing more.
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