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Discussion: ATRL Idol | Finale/ Top 3!
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Retro was helping tutor his brother in math so he said he should have his stuff submitted by 11 and then I'll upload it.
So there's a clear Top 15 right now; however, #15 has 20 pts and #16-19 all have 19 pts so lets hope there's no tie.
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11 your time? Or 11 our time?
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Originally posted by KB.
Retro was helping tutor his brother in math
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Just when there's finally a chance to drag Retro, he has a good excuse: educating America's youth
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Originally posted by Borntodiethisway
11 your time? Or 11 our time?
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Educating a total idiot tho
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About 55 mins
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Okay doke.
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Although I can confirm that that was probably a lie and he was actually probably just working on our psych homework that he had a week to do.
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Mess.
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Originally posted by Miles Caulfield
Although I can confirm that that was probably a lie and he was actually probably just working on our psych homework that he had a week to do.
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Nope, that's up next tho
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#JusticeforTea$e, poor sis was the most excited out of everyone
I'm excited (but nervous) to see the results
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Just a note to everyone, I did in fact submit a little while ago.
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Save-Me-Nialler
Overall, it was decent. I was waiting for you to take it there and you never did. I did like the direction you were going for. If you make it to the next round try to have more "personality" in your voice.
Sounded a little shaky but good overall
Great song choice for your voice! I'd like to hear a bit more passion in your singing though. You never want to sound bored while singing!
I like your tone, actually, it's nice - what you may want to work on is emoting. I can relate to that - a little more UNF in this song would help! Own that **** like you know you can. Also you did well with the right notes and all and things that technically matter so yay.
Scorpio King
I applaud you for trying to do something different by doing a mash up, but sometimes it came off as a bit of a jumbled mess. I can tell you enjoyed yourself though so that's always a plus.
Bye
Well, that was definitely interesting. I think the mashup was a bit too risky for this audition; I would've preferred hearing just one song (probably C'mon) so that I could get a better impression of your voice.
Two songs at once going on there, kinda threw me off! I like the idea behind it a LOT though.
BlaCKPoWeR
So, this is one of my absolute favorite songs of 2013 and you worked. It was a perfect display of your lower register and control. For you to have no professional vocal training, I was thoroughly impressed.
great tone, think you need a little more confidence in your voice.
Wow! You have a gorgeous tone. My only suggestion would be to pick a song that better showcases the strength and range of your voice. I feel like you're capable of a lot more, but haven't shown us yet.
Wait, slay with that tone! Get a little more confidence and charisma in there and you're golden, sis.
Karma Chameleon
This is a classic and I love how you too it and made it your own. I love that your tone adds another dimension to it.
Slay a bit, love the transformation of the song
It's always tricky tackling such an iconic song, but you did an amazing job! I love your take on it, and I kept going back to that note at 0:58 I see you going far!
I LOVE YOU THIS IS THE BEST SONG AND YOU DID IT NICELY YOU SLAY. I may be biased because this is the song I sing alone in the shower to convince myself I'm okay at singing, but hey, you killed it so kudos to you.
Nait Phoenix
One of my favorite songs ever. You sounded a bit congested at times,but you did mention you were sick so explainable. When you factor that in, it was very good.
I find your voice a little nasally and whiny.
Nice cover, but I feel like your singing was a bit too nasally. Altering your technique just a bit would definitely open your voice up.
Like others said, technique is key here and you could control your somewhat nasal tone - but I felt you still did well and have good potential. Also a nice choice for song! What I say is to try to use more of your deeper chest register - the single lower note I heard in there showed promise.
Mani.
Omg, Mani, I never knew you had that in you. This is one of the best covers of this talent show staple that I've ever heard. You're very talented. It's also a bonus that you're the only girl in this competition. I hope you stay around for a while.
girl you better slay them runs.
Damn! You have a gorgeous, airy voice and great control.
SLAY SISTA SLAY
seanoh
So this was a good effort. A couple of times in the choruses you sounded a bit nasally/whiny, but overall I like.
Alright nothing amazing, nothing bad.
Nice cover, but like I've said to another contestant, I felt like you need a bit more passion in your voice.
You did pretty well. Emote just a little more - PASSION, sis. You did well but I'd love to see what you could do with a bit more force! Also, good song choice.
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Kendra, I know you're there lurking.
EDIT: Yup.
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JonathanLGardner
First of all, you better promote Tenitra! I would definitely buy this song, but I realized that I'm in love in your version of the song laid over the "How to Love" instrumental. Pure genius and, as always, your vocals were on point.
totally unexpected, slay a bit sis.
Loved this acoustic take! You have a nice natural tone, and there were some lovely high notes in there. Keep going strong!
Can I give an eleven? Is that a thing? Take my points plz you killed it.
HowToLove
You kind of sing this song better than Bruno. I don't know it just seemed like you had a real connection and I could tell you were really feeling it.
I hate Bruno but slay. I love the tone of your voice.
You definitely have a nice voice, but I'd like to see you push it more. Bruno hits some pretty high notes in the original song, don't be afraid to tackle them!
Yes. Just yes.
Jeffsuxx
Drunk ass! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself because it made me enjoy it; however, I would like you to perform something that really showcases your talents next time.
Give Kesha a run for ha coins.
I'll be totally honest: you don't have the strongest voice out of all the contestants I've heard so far. But your passion helps make up for that--I could tell you were totally channeling Ke$ha. Keep working on your singing while continuing with your spirited performances, if you make it to future rounds!
I like it. I heard some emotion in there and that helped you. Nice.
Hay Amores
This song does something to me. I guess because I've been that person reminiscing on love and regret from a relationship that was no more. Your voice has this very mellow tone that really fits the song and sets the mood. Me likey.
Good voice, but I think you could have picked a better song
Okay, irrelevant but I NEVER know the name or singer of this song, I'm glad I do know Awesome choice for your voice. I'd like to hear your push your voice a bit more, but I can tell you have a nice voice and definitely have a shot of doing well in this competition.
WHAT HOW I LOVE IT. It's such a pretty song and your voice fits it and everything.
Abiotic
So this wasn't bad at all; however, you seemed so lifeless. Put a bit more "ummph" in your voice next time and you should be perfect. You have the vocal potential.
couldn't tell if you were serious or not...
I absolutely love this song, but I'm not sure if it was the right choice for an audition (even though you captured the xx's spirit pretty well). You need to showcase your voice better! Fingers crossed that you make it to a future round, because I'd like to hear what you're capable of--it sounds like you could have a nice voice
You have potential - good potential. However, I didn't feel much emotion in this entry. Still did well though.
Tea$e
You enjoyed yourself, but it didn't really showcase your abilities. I did enjoy it better than any of GaGa's performances of this song though.
yas slay with that choreo
As I've said to others, you sound a bit bored singing this, which isn't good for a song about LIVING for the stage. If you make it to the next round, you need to put more fire into your singing.
I don't see it for you until you put some more emotion behind it. I think you have potential tho.
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lawmak
Yas, baby! So I like both Stevie and Jodeci's version of this song and you served a mixture of both. Your voice has a lot of soul and power and I love it.
thought I was listening to Ray Lamontage for a min, slay!
You have a very nice voice, and I love hearing you play the piano (assuming that's you), but there's a touch too much melisma (vibrato? is one of those the right word? haha) for my tastes. Tone it down a bit, and your voice will really shine. I love the deep timbre you have, though.
YES. KILL IT.
Pirate Aaron
So Carrie Underwood is one of the best vocalists in the music industry right now so doing a song by her is kind of daring. You held your own but sometimes your belts were a bit screamy.
a little pitchy, think you would have done better with a different song
Your voice could be improved a bit, but I could tell you were totally enjoying the song, which is really important to me!
Shaky start, but you have emotion behind it and I kinda like your tone. You got into it and that's a good thing.
Taigan
Started off rocky. That intro note was a bit nasally, but you seemed to get more comfortable and it ended on a good note and overall I did enjoy it.
yes yes yes
Nice voice, not much else to say. If you make it to the next round, I'm sure you can work on blowing us away
I have a serious problem with how many of you are actually great. Slay. I loved it. little bit shaky at two points but done well overall.
Taste of Honey
You may be a baritone, but you hit those whistle notes, boo! Even though this song doesn't fit your style/tone of voice at all, you nailed it.
wasn't impressed until the whistles, Mariah who?
Aren't you a Mariah stan? Interesting choice, an Ariana song I felt like you were pushing the breathiness too much; just let your natural voice shine! Impressive whistle notes though.
How did you even hit those notes? Damn girl.
OnlyRealMusic
One of my favorite songs of the moment and I love both Janelle and Miguel. You delivered and I love your tone... Work on your upper register though. It's there, but you need to control it more.
tbh I got annoyed listening to your song.
You have a nice natural tone, but I'd like to hear you push your voice more beyond that high-pitched section. I know you can do it! I really enjoyed your delivery on the chorus (particularly on the word "primetime").
Interesting delivery. I like your tone quite a bit and you did pretty damn well in my opinion.
iLays
You took Kelly and made it your own. It really suited your voice. You seem to have a bit of range so you should explore it more in the upcoming rounds.
sounded a little shaky, good job tho.
It's always risky to cover a song from a vocal powerhouse like Kelly Clarkson. Your voice sounded a bit thin; maybe a better song choice would've served your voice better.
I love this, you have a nice tone. There are other songs that may have fit you better - this song is best with some FORCE behind it - but you did amazingly regardless in my opinion. As another of my peers said - explore your range.
feelslikeadream
I liked it. I've only heard the actual song a couple of times, but hearing your actual performance made me appreciate the song more. It was raw.
good voice, but I feel like it's missing something.
You have a nice voice, but you didn't particularly wow me. Maybe a different song would've done the trick.
Wait, I love this. You could do damn well. I love your tone and wait, why did two judges not love this? It's one of my favorites so far. Literally one of the best.
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Clarksonator
I love the arrangement and your tone. Christina is very hard to tackle, but you made it your own and it slayed.
Christina hasn't sounded this good in years
You really took a risk with this one -- a iconic song by a vocal powerhouse. But I liked your laid-back acoustic take on it, slowly building as the song went on. Also, there's something in your voice (as the song crescendos) that reminds me a bit of Chris Daughtry. Maybe you could try exploring a rockier song at some point?
KILL IT SIS, DESTROY CHRISTINA HA CAREER. Sing more. That's my only advice. Earth and Jesus need people who clearly love this and are also good at it. Slay.
ethann.
First of all, THANK YOU, for cutting the song in half. I love your voice. It has a raspiness to it and personality and it really suited the song.
wait is this JT?
I was floored when you started with your passionate singing (a bit rockier than JT usually is, I like it!), and then launched into that smooth falsetto (which I found a bit pitchy in parts, but overall very lovely). You really showed off your voice's versatility. I can see you going far
WHY CAN I NOT GIVE ELEVENS
biomind
I don't think the song fitted you. It wasn't bad, but you should've arranged it to fit your vocals more.
when will Katy stay on key this long?
You sound like you have an average voice, but it's hard to tell from this song. I felt like you could've pushed yourself a lot more on the chorus, to show off what you're capable of.
I don't really think this was the song for you. You seem to have some potential, actually, but you didn't really WOW me like some of the others. You did better than Katy tho.
kylespearsfenty
Too short to really make any kind of real judgement, but I at least you were clearly feeling it.
maybe Britney should give you some pointers.
Okay, very risky covering one of my favorite songs ever Still, the vocal effect is kind of fun and interesting, although it's hard to tell from such a short video. It sounds like you might have a nice voice underneath it all, maybe find a way to show off you real singing voice and then add the vocal effects in a Blackout-y way.
I would have liked to see a longer rendition, honestly! But you still did alright.
Safe & Sound
I was hoping you would submit something else. I felt like it was rushed and like the song was carrying you. Would've been better had you had more time.
you sound a little airy
I felt like your style of singing wasn't really suited to this song -- in fact, I could imagine you doing a much better cover of Taylor's beautiful Safe and Sound (which I assume is your namesake ). Try to pick a song that will better compliment your voice in the future.
I don't think this one was the right choice for you to show your potential. That said, you didn't do that badly with it.
Crank_It_Up
So Frozen is an amazing movie and I love Idina's version of "Let It Go". I heard vocal effects and they kind of ruin it for me. It still was a good effort.
girl bye, not you sounded like the grease up deaf guy from family guy with auto tune.
A nice original take of this song, but I'm not sure you're ready for this competition. Keep working on it, though!
I don't see it for you in this competition.
Jack!
So Les Misérables is an amazing Broadway musical and listening to your performance I felt like I was literally sitting front row, center in a theater and you were the main attraction. You see to have a lot of stage presence and it's funny that I say that because I can't even see you, but it shone through your performance.
sounds very broadway, I guess that is the point.
Possibly the best song choice of the whole competition--you have a very theatrical voice, which serves you well in covering this song. It felt a bit flat in some places, but overall you have a nice voice and I can see you doing well in future rounds
You kind of just shat on everyone else in this competition. It's almost unfair. Go sing professionally or something. Like seriously. Be on a Disney movie. GO DO IT AND WHY CAN'T I GIVE ELEVENS
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I was screaming when I read that.
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Can you put a color code key again?
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