Yes! This is the moment of truth, time to set all nonsense aside and find out whose act is worth a $1,000,000 and who gets to go all the way to Vegas! First to perform are the Miami ALL-STARS! We have loved this group of young girls and guys since Day 1, for their saucy, sexy, salsa dancing techniques. Although they were nervous due to not having enough time to rehearse their routine, they brought their A-game to the stage dancing to Pitbull's "Calle Ocho" and yes, we LOVED them! Needless to say, they impressed the judges and I'm confident this group will make it through. :)
Secondly, The Funny Little People. What is it about this act that freaks Piers out? Hmm, well it could be that they are short, giant puppets on stage, singing and dancing. Stubborn Piers "X'ed" them right away after they performed "Singing in the Rain", saying they have no talent, but judges Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne thought they were cute, and especially loved them for annoying Piers, lol. Who knows what America will decide, but in my opinion, I doubt they'll go through.
Thirdly, put on your helmets to watch the Fearless Flores Family! Fearless is right! This is parents and their 2 young children on motorcycles, riding all over in a sphere-like cage! How they don't get hurt doing that is beyond me, but these guys will definitely have you on the edge of your seats, grinding your teeth or biting your nails. Dangerous stuff, so kids, don't try this at home. The judges were blown away, therefore America would be insane to not vote this audacious family through!
Next act up, Squonk Opera. I don't know the meaning of "squonk" but basically it's a family act of a teenage daughter singing opera while sitting on a moon...something you'd see maybe in a Broadway act of "Hey Diddle, diddle" if one even exists, that is. Ha! Anyway, (Mr. Cranky Pants) Piers X'ed them saying it's the most ridiculous thing he's ever seen and he's spot on. Howie and Sharon just allowed them to finish the act, but were not impressed. I'm guessing this family is going to be sent packing...for home. The following act did not impress the judges either. A child choir following a guitar player/singer chiming in with the same line of, "it's a bad idea?" Not exactly, an impressive million dollar act, but cute at a kid's birthday party.
Dying to be blown away again, the judges were impatient until Snap Boogie hit the stage! Standing O from all the judges. This young dude who bears a striking resemblance to Bruno Mars, break dances like he has no bones and started performing in the streets of.......Boston! So does Massachusetts have talent, yes it most definitely does! I loved watching this guy and the judges obviously agreed. Can't wait to see him again!
Now put your hands together for Echo of Animal Gardens. This woman comes out onstage with a parrot that we've heard singing, "Old McDonald", speak Spanish, and blow kisses to the audience, lol! This time the woman brought out the parrot's girlfriend since the bird needed moral support. Yes, that's right! Even parrots have social lives, haha! The judges were impressed and charmed, and cracked up when the parrot defecated on stage! "Clean up on Aisle 1" Who's the janitor? The multi-purpose host, Nick Cannon. In my opinion, this act may have a chance making it through, but how much can a parrot learn is the question. What new things, can this act bring to a Vegas stage? Hmmm.
Grab your partner, doe see doe, and join The Fiddleheads. These guys are great vocally, but singing Michael Jackson's, "Billie Jean" on banjos and putting out that Bluegrass kind of vibe, doesn't mesh well together. The judges agreed, but surprisingly the judges didn't "X" them. Not even Piers! Interesting. I don't feel these guys will be moving on.
Hang around (literally) for the next act, Duo Aero. This involves a man and woman doing difficult stunts on a trapeze and basically flipping off of each other. Amazing to watch, but they didn't win over the judges at all. Piers X'ed them right immediately. I wonder why though? Hmm, I'd pay much money to see Piers swing off a trapeze, flipping over his partner, and holding on for dear life, lol. Their fate lies with America. Not exactly comforting, huh ;)
Next up, Anna Graceman! This little girl never ceases to amaze me, at 11 years old, to have such a pure, dynamic, vocal range is shocking! She laid it out on the stage again with her piano and killer voice singing, "What A Wonderful World". Judges were charmed and blessed to have her on the show, the audience and I loved her, so America better agree! I think they will and will probably just ignore the fact that she's too young for stardom.
Lastly, give it up for the Sandou Trio Russian Bar! This trapeze act involves a girl doing acrobatic flips on a rubber bar. The girl is amazing, but her act was really a life or death situation. She was flipping over sharp, long nails, lit on fire! She wowed the judges and the audience and perhaps even gave a few viewers minor heart attacks, lol. I hope she makes it through.
And there you have it! Who's America going to vote for? It's anyone's game. It's a wrap for now :)
Friday, July 22, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
The Voice Season 1: Who is taking it all?
America chose to vote through Dia and Javier. And the winner is...............JAVIER COLON! Amazing, but no surprise. America fell in love with his bluesy, buttery-smooth, pitch-perfect voice and his friendly character. His reward? A record deal. I cannot wait til he comes out with his first album, he may just be a chart-topper! He definitely has a better tone than his vocal coach, Maroon 5's Adam Levine, hands down. I'm assuming his music career will involve touring with Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Usher, Lady Gaga, and other phenomenal artists of today's hottest music.
Tune in as I recap the best of the best acts on their way to Hollywood on America's Got Talent!
Tune in as I recap the best of the best acts on their way to Hollywood on America's Got Talent!
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