David Archuleta(Archie)
David Cook(The Cook)
This season is definitely the GREATEST finale thus far!
What am I talking about?? AMERICAN IDOL!!!!!
I am a huge fan of American Idol, but sadly not Malaysian Idol, and this season, I must say, is one of my favourite seasons since it is the first time where I actually love the 2 finalists and I am just watching to support the both of them and see who wins. I really don't know how to pick. I mean, they both have different styles and I love both! I am so so excited to see they battle it out and of course, to me, the most important thing is not who wins, but rather, enjoying the whole moment. I guess I truly understand how they feel.
Winning is one thing, but I guess, if I were them, I would be proud just to be on that stage as one of the Final 2. And that moment, is definitely a moment I'd treasure and embrace for the rest of my life. I do believe that both of them felt that way and that's why I saw tears in their eyes. I guess it's the contentment and the gratefulness to be able to be there at that moment. I've never really had such a big moment, but I do know how it's like to be so grateful and feel so blessed.
In my opinion, both the Davids did amazing. Though I do agree that in the first round, David A.was the more impressive one. His flawless and impeccable vocals made the song "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Elton John (a song that bored me to tears if sang by any other singers) sounded so so so BRILLIANT!! However, I disagree with Simon that David Archuleta picked a better song than David Cook in the second round because personally, I really enjoyed Cook's song while Archuleta's was pretty boring and not as catchy.
1st ROUND:
Archuleta's "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSNY2FMmDoE
Cook's "I Haven't Found": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyF45SKf8Ns&feature=related
2nd ROUND:
Archuleta's "In This Moment": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pblMF63Kvcg&feature=related
Cook's "Dream Big": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fer_6DFGkh4
The third round however, to me, was a tie. Both were okay. I mean David Archuleta sang his rendition of "Imagine", which he had spectacularly done before, so there were no surprises there. David Cook opt to do something different, and ya, though it definitely wasn't as good as some of his previous works, but he has definitely got a point when he says "the show is a progression...so why do a song which I have done before". I so DIG that answer! But I just wished that he could have blown us away with that song, just like how he did with "Billie Jean".
3rd ROUND:
Archuleta's "Imagine": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIVGXp9B0tg&feature=related
Cook's "The World I Know": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxTiBq5I_7g
Anywayz, the show was fabulous. Like I said, the greatest showdown of all times!!! I've never seen any 2 greater talents battle it out. I have to say, America got it so so right this time. Of course, I like Jason Castro, but we just know he is not idol material (yet). He'll do better playing his guitar and doing his own thing, with his own style ya. I'll continue to support his music nonetheless.
Of course the results are out and David Cook has just been crowned 'IDOL'. I am HAPPY!! And I believe Archuleta will also be very successful. A lot of people got it wrong. Many thought that Archuleta will win, (even Simon predicted that...hah!) but Americans proved everyone WRONG! So, it is not a popularity contest after all huh? Haha...i doubt it. Cook is also very popular.
But then it's great to have a change. I mean, previous idols were all kinda pop-pish with ballads etc, but yes, it's great to have a ROCKER win for once! And Cook is definitely, in my opinion the better rocker than Chris Daughtry (no offense to Chris's fans though). I am just kinda over Daughtry...cuz i heard he is quite snobbish and not appreciative of fans. I don't know. Rumors maybe. But then again, Cook is definitely the more creative rocker. Plus, it's great that Simon gets it wrong once ya. Hehehehe....
Actually my favourite judge is Randy. I just am sad that he doesn't get the credits he deserves. All the limelight is on Simon (and sadly, Paula the aunty also) and sometimes it is so not necessary. Pity Randy. I really think he's a cool dude!
Anywayz I just wish all the idols the best. The idols this season were mostly cool so I really hope to hear from them soon. (As in hear their albums...but if they wanna call me, I wouldn't mind hehe)
Take carezzz
~ CHaoZZ and With LOtsa Love ~
TammyC
