Showing posts with label Adele. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Adele. Show all posts
Grace Kinstler sings Adele’s “When We Were Young” on American Idol Top 7 Show
Not only does Grace perform one of the most beautiful renditions of Adele’s “When We Were Young” that we’ve ever heard, but she dedicates the entire performance to her mom on Mother’s Day, making it 1000 times more beautiful! Watch here to get ALL the goosebumps and ALL the feels!
Willie Spence sings Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain" - American Idol 2021
Willie Spence sets fire to the STAGE with this incredible Adele cover for his American Idol Top 16 performance! Willie consistently stuns all of us with his unique, gorgeous and breathtaking performances, so it’s no wonder America wants to see more of him!
Claudia Conway performs Adele and Rihanna songs on American Idol
It’s Claudia Conway’s time to shine! Claudia performs Rihanna’s “Love On the Brain” and Adele’s “When We Were Young” for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan during her American Idol audition, while an emotional George Conway listens from outside the audition doors. Lionel believes that this is Claudia stepping forward and announcing who she is. Will Claudia take Katy’s advice going into Hollywood Week and block out the noise that surrounds her?
Julia Gargano sings "Sweetest Devotion" - American Idol 2020
Julia Gargano sings "Sweetest Devotion" by Adele for her Mother’s Day dedication. Watch to see why Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry think it’s the absolute “Sweetest”.
Unseen Performance: Olivia Ximines sings "All I Ask" - American Idol 2020
Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry think Olivia Ximines can hit all the notes and the moves. Watch to get a more detailed look at her journey on American Idol. Olivia performs "All I Ask" by Adele from her album 25.
Cyniah Elise - Hollywood Week - American Idol 2020
Cyniah Elise lays it ALL on the stage for her Hollywood Week performance of "All I Ask" by Adele. Will it have Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry wanting to see her again?
Haley Reinhart Rocks “You Oughta Know” on the American Idol Top 3 Showdown
Haley Reinhart, American Idol Season 10's most versatile performer, rocks out to the Alternative Rock girl-angst anthem “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette. In just one season, Haley has sung Country, Blues, 60's Rock n Roll, Soul, R&B, and now a bit of Indy/Alternative Rock. Haley's nailed songs by everyone from Patsy Kline, to Led Zeppelin, Adele, Sarah Vaughan, Elton John, Carole King, Janis Joplin and Lady Gaga, among others.
Even though Haley can sing anything, the judges made a horrible song choice for her. Not only did Haley need to change the x-rated lyrics for the PG-13 American Idol crowd, but "You Oughta Know" is not a singer's song. The rat-a-tat verses and choppy chorus in no way showcases Haley's huge vocals...nor would it showcase any singer's. The Top 3 is the time for the contestants to 'have a moment.' No singer could have a moment with this song, with it's awkward verses. Also, when "You Oughta Know" was released, people either loved or hated. Did the judges choose this to make Haley look and sound bad? After all the religious songs by other contestants, Haley would be the one to get the blame for singing an 'evil' song, not the judges who choose it. (The judges also screwed Crystal Bowersox last year with her Top 3 song. They choose "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney and Wings, forcing her to sing "Maybe I'm a Man" over and over, rather than change the lyrics to something even more awkward!)
But Haley loves a challenge, and she gave it her all, laying it all out in the chorus with a blast of grasp and growl ~ totally nailing it. Randy Jackson, who has been criticizing Haley for weeks, actually praised, "Those were some amazing choruses by you. I love seeing you rock out like that, in a soulful way. HALEY IS IN IT TO WIN IT!" Steven Tyler raved, "Amazing. That was so perfect. You so nailed the choruses. It was incredible. Beautiful." JLo added, "It was a really good job. The choruses, nobody can match you there, how high you can go, and how much power you can put behind your gowl. The stronger parts were the choruses."
Even though Haley can sing anything, the judges made a horrible song choice for her. Not only did Haley need to change the x-rated lyrics for the PG-13 American Idol crowd, but "You Oughta Know" is not a singer's song. The rat-a-tat verses and choppy chorus in no way showcases Haley's huge vocals...nor would it showcase any singer's. The Top 3 is the time for the contestants to 'have a moment.' No singer could have a moment with this song, with it's awkward verses. Also, when "You Oughta Know" was released, people either loved or hated. Did the judges choose this to make Haley look and sound bad? After all the religious songs by other contestants, Haley would be the one to get the blame for singing an 'evil' song, not the judges who choose it. (The judges also screwed Crystal Bowersox last year with her Top 3 song. They choose "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney and Wings, forcing her to sing "Maybe I'm a Man" over and over, rather than change the lyrics to something even more awkward!)
But Haley loves a challenge, and she gave it her all, laying it all out in the chorus with a blast of grasp and growl ~ totally nailing it. Randy Jackson, who has been criticizing Haley for weeks, actually praised, "Those were some amazing choruses by you. I love seeing you rock out like that, in a soulful way. HALEY IS IN IT TO WIN IT!" Steven Tyler raved, "Amazing. That was so perfect. You so nailed the choruses. It was incredible. Beautiful." JLo added, "It was a really good job. The choruses, nobody can match you there, how high you can go, and how much power you can put behind your gowl. The stronger parts were the choruses."
American Idol's Haley Reinhart & James Durbin together make up 13 of the Top 25 most popular iTunes singles this year.
"We’re getting down to the wire, so this is about the time when we all start to speculate on how successful our beloved contestants will be when they are done with the show. The first step to achieving success, at least for most, is fairing well in the recording studio.
The great part about Idol is we get a glimpse into what these kids’ recordings will sound like, as each week, the contestants release full-studio versions of their live performances.
So, without further ado, here are American Idol Season 10’s most popular studio recordings on iTunes:
(NOTE: Rankings are based on the number of iTunes song ratings (as well as their star ratings) and the number of file-sharers to account for total popularity)
1. “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals — Haley Reinhart (Top 5)
What an awesome song! Just like her live version, the song starts out a capella and builds from there. She also belts out a few more big notes than in the live version (since she was forced to cut some parts out), and I honestly believe those are the best parts of the studio bit. The Animals’ version is pretty epic, but Haley somehow tops it 46 years later.
2. “Bennie and the Jets” by Elton John — Haley Reinhart (Top 11 Redux)
Haley haters: you should really check out her studio recordings. She growls a lot less! Just so you know: she doesn’t have to growl, she just does it because it adds so much character to her voice. I happen to love the growl, and even though it’s almost non-existent in this version, it’s still extremely catchy. As well as Haley sang this one live, her studio version might even be better. Her vocals are perfect and everything about it sounds really modern. It’s also quicker than Elton John’s.
3. “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele — Haley Reinhart (Top 7)
It sure does bode well for Haley that she can take the #1 song in the country, put her own twist on it, and make it sound at least as good as the original. I liked that there is a lot more variety here than in Adele’s. Her phrasing is gorgeous (she seems to be the best at that), and the liberties she takes with the runs are quite impressive. If the radio has destroyed Adele’s song for you, give this one a go!
4. “The River” by Garth Brooks — Scotty McCreery (Top 13)
This is Scotty’s first studio recording, which explains why it is so high in the rankings. The first time you hear his studio voice, you can’t help but bop your head up and down with the song. Even if you don’t like country music, he has a much deeper, richer tone than any of the current pop-country stars we have today. His lower register is showcased brilliantly in this song.
5. “Uprising” by Muse — James Durbin (Top 7)
James was a bit clumsy with the notes in his live performance of this song, and those screams actually turned screechy. I enjoy a good on-key scream, but it was a bit much. In his studio version, his notes are obviously spot-on, and there is no overcooked scream at the end. Also, his lower register sounds infinitely better in the studio than it does on the stage, which really helped make this one sound superb. He left the song virtually unchanged from the >Muse version, but I still like it a lot.
6. “Maybe I’m Amazed” by Paul McCartney and Wings — James Durbin (Top 13)
The lower parts of the song sound really nice, but when he goes into his upper register, his voice sounds strikingly thin for a studio version. This song’s ranking is a bit inflated because of James’ “shock boot”. He sang this one for his swan song, so a lot of people came back and downloaded it.
7. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” by Carole King/The Shirelles – James Durbin (Top 6)
For the most part, James’ voice sounds excellent in the studio. He has showcased some weaknesses live, such as a thin lower register, wobbly notes, and screechiness, but you should definitely check out his recorded stuff. Since he doesn’t have to belt it out as much in-studio, his voice has a much crisper tone, and his lower register sounds really strong. There’s a lot more substance in his recording voice, which could help him land a good contract. One thing he has to do is lose the excessive screaming in his recordings, as that’s built more for live performances, not for my iPod’s ear buds.
8. “All By Myself” by Eric Carmen/Celine Dion— Pia Toscano (Top 13)
Oh. My. God. This is just unreal. Everyone knows that Pia has an amazing live voice, but she is just as good here. There’s a pureness about it that is so pleasing. Her high notes in this bit are incredible. The power notes are, of course, spectacular, but her soft highs are even more enjoyable. Great build up to the finish. I can see why it cracked the Top 10. Celine Dion has a new rival.
9. “Can I Trust You With My Heart” by Travis Tritt — Scotty McCreery (Top 12)
Meh. This one puts me to sleep. It feels like he is singing the same three notes over and over again. That’s the thing about Scotty – he has such a limited range. The first couple of times you hear him, he sounds outstanding, but that fondness wears out rather quickly. How else do you explain that after his FIRST TWO studio recordings, none of his songs appear on this list until #24? And that #24 song is “Gone” – way out of the box for Scotty. Even though he can stay in his comfort zone right now without risk of penalty, he can’t do that if he wants to be a post-Idol success. He needs to keep things fresh; hopefully he realizes that.
10. “Blue” written for Patsy Cline; by LeAnn Rimes — Haley Reinhart (Top 13)
This is going to fluster the Scotty/Lauren fans, but some may argue that Haley Reinhart owns the best Country performance on the American Idol stage this year, with this LeAnn Rimes song. The recorded version isn’t quite as strong as her live performance, but it’s still great. Some people don’t appreciate the yodel, but it’s very difficult to do. You’re moving in and out of falsetto with each note, so making smooth transitions and staying on pitch can be a nightmare. But this was done perfectly. Believe it or not, this is the first recorded song I downloaded this season, and apparently I wasn’t the only one.
11. “With a Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles — Casey Abrams (Top 13)
12. “Your Song” by Elton John; in the movie Moulin Rouge — Casey Abrams (Top 11 Redux)
13. “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Ben E. King/Tom Jones/Shirley Bassey — Haley Reinhart (Top 4)
14. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by The Beatles — James Durbin (Top 9)
15. “I’ll Be There For You” by Bon Jovi — James Durbin (Top 12)
16. “River Deep, Mountain High” by Ike and Tina Turner — Pia Toscano (Top 9)
17. “Living For the City” by Stevie Wonder — James Durbin (Top 11)
18. “Harder to Breathe” by Maroon 5 — Casey Abrams (Top 7)
19. “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus — Lauren Alaina (Top 8
20. “Come Pick Me Up” by Ryan Adams — Paul McDonald (Top 13)
21. “Piece of My Heart” by Janis Joplin — Haley Reinhart (Top 9)
22. “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival — Casey Abrams (Top 9)
23. “You and I” by Lady Gaga — Haley Reinhart (Top 5)
24. “Gone” by Montgomery Gentry — Scotty McCreery (Top 5)
25. “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John — Lauren Alaina (Top 11 Redux)
source:idolheaded
The great part about Idol is we get a glimpse into what these kids’ recordings will sound like, as each week, the contestants release full-studio versions of their live performances.
So, without further ado, here are American Idol Season 10’s most popular studio recordings on iTunes:
(NOTE: Rankings are based on the number of iTunes song ratings (as well as their star ratings) and the number of file-sharers to account for total popularity)
1. “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals — Haley Reinhart (Top 5)
What an awesome song! Just like her live version, the song starts out a capella and builds from there. She also belts out a few more big notes than in the live version (since she was forced to cut some parts out), and I honestly believe those are the best parts of the studio bit. The Animals’ version is pretty epic, but Haley somehow tops it 46 years later.
2. “Bennie and the Jets” by Elton John — Haley Reinhart (Top 11 Redux)
Haley haters: you should really check out her studio recordings. She growls a lot less! Just so you know: she doesn’t have to growl, she just does it because it adds so much character to her voice. I happen to love the growl, and even though it’s almost non-existent in this version, it’s still extremely catchy. As well as Haley sang this one live, her studio version might even be better. Her vocals are perfect and everything about it sounds really modern. It’s also quicker than Elton John’s.
3. “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele — Haley Reinhart (Top 7)
It sure does bode well for Haley that she can take the #1 song in the country, put her own twist on it, and make it sound at least as good as the original. I liked that there is a lot more variety here than in Adele’s. Her phrasing is gorgeous (she seems to be the best at that), and the liberties she takes with the runs are quite impressive. If the radio has destroyed Adele’s song for you, give this one a go!
4. “The River” by Garth Brooks — Scotty McCreery (Top 13)
This is Scotty’s first studio recording, which explains why it is so high in the rankings. The first time you hear his studio voice, you can’t help but bop your head up and down with the song. Even if you don’t like country music, he has a much deeper, richer tone than any of the current pop-country stars we have today. His lower register is showcased brilliantly in this song.
5. “Uprising” by Muse — James Durbin (Top 7)
James was a bit clumsy with the notes in his live performance of this song, and those screams actually turned screechy. I enjoy a good on-key scream, but it was a bit much. In his studio version, his notes are obviously spot-on, and there is no overcooked scream at the end. Also, his lower register sounds infinitely better in the studio than it does on the stage, which really helped make this one sound superb. He left the song virtually unchanged from the >Muse version, but I still like it a lot.
6. “Maybe I’m Amazed” by Paul McCartney and Wings — James Durbin (Top 13)
The lower parts of the song sound really nice, but when he goes into his upper register, his voice sounds strikingly thin for a studio version. This song’s ranking is a bit inflated because of James’ “shock boot”. He sang this one for his swan song, so a lot of people came back and downloaded it.
7. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” by Carole King/The Shirelles – James Durbin (Top 6)
For the most part, James’ voice sounds excellent in the studio. He has showcased some weaknesses live, such as a thin lower register, wobbly notes, and screechiness, but you should definitely check out his recorded stuff. Since he doesn’t have to belt it out as much in-studio, his voice has a much crisper tone, and his lower register sounds really strong. There’s a lot more substance in his recording voice, which could help him land a good contract. One thing he has to do is lose the excessive screaming in his recordings, as that’s built more for live performances, not for my iPod’s ear buds.
8. “All By Myself” by Eric Carmen/Celine Dion— Pia Toscano (Top 13)
Oh. My. God. This is just unreal. Everyone knows that Pia has an amazing live voice, but she is just as good here. There’s a pureness about it that is so pleasing. Her high notes in this bit are incredible. The power notes are, of course, spectacular, but her soft highs are even more enjoyable. Great build up to the finish. I can see why it cracked the Top 10. Celine Dion has a new rival.
9. “Can I Trust You With My Heart” by Travis Tritt — Scotty McCreery (Top 12)
Meh. This one puts me to sleep. It feels like he is singing the same three notes over and over again. That’s the thing about Scotty – he has such a limited range. The first couple of times you hear him, he sounds outstanding, but that fondness wears out rather quickly. How else do you explain that after his FIRST TWO studio recordings, none of his songs appear on this list until #24? And that #24 song is “Gone” – way out of the box for Scotty. Even though he can stay in his comfort zone right now without risk of penalty, he can’t do that if he wants to be a post-Idol success. He needs to keep things fresh; hopefully he realizes that.
10. “Blue” written for Patsy Cline; by LeAnn Rimes — Haley Reinhart (Top 13)
This is going to fluster the Scotty/Lauren fans, but some may argue that Haley Reinhart owns the best Country performance on the American Idol stage this year, with this LeAnn Rimes song. The recorded version isn’t quite as strong as her live performance, but it’s still great. Some people don’t appreciate the yodel, but it’s very difficult to do. You’re moving in and out of falsetto with each note, so making smooth transitions and staying on pitch can be a nightmare. But this was done perfectly. Believe it or not, this is the first recorded song I downloaded this season, and apparently I wasn’t the only one.
11. “With a Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles — Casey Abrams (Top 13)
12. “Your Song” by Elton John; in the movie Moulin Rouge — Casey Abrams (Top 11 Redux)
13. “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Ben E. King/Tom Jones/Shirley Bassey — Haley Reinhart (Top 4)
14. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by The Beatles — James Durbin (Top 9)
15. “I’ll Be There For You” by Bon Jovi — James Durbin (Top 12)
16. “River Deep, Mountain High” by Ike and Tina Turner — Pia Toscano (Top 9)
17. “Living For the City” by Stevie Wonder — James Durbin (Top 11)
18. “Harder to Breathe” by Maroon 5 — Casey Abrams (Top 7)
19. “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus — Lauren Alaina (Top 8
20. “Come Pick Me Up” by Ryan Adams — Paul McDonald (Top 13)
21. “Piece of My Heart” by Janis Joplin — Haley Reinhart (Top 9)
22. “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival — Casey Abrams (Top 9)
23. “You and I” by Lady Gaga — Haley Reinhart (Top 5)
24. “Gone” by Montgomery Gentry — Scotty McCreery (Top 5)
25. “Candle in the Wind” by Elton John — Lauren Alaina (Top 11 Redux)
source:idolheaded
American Idol Report Card: Haley Reinhart Rules The 21st Century!
Who was the best performer on American Idol Season 10's Top 7 Show? According to MTV, it was Haley Reinhart!
What a bizarre American Idol evening it was! Kisses were bestowed, curses were hurled, tongues were wagged, and — wait, what? — the singers actually took on contemporary tunes rather than ones penned decades before they were born.
It's nice to know that, 10 seasons in, the show can still surprise us. And the contestants too! Haley Reinhart bounced back. James Durbin didn't make us want to flip over to another channel and endure the comparatively less-grating stylings of Guy Fieri on "Minute to Win It." And suddenly the Scotty McCreery love fest came to a close for reasons we still can't comprehend.
Yes, it was a new dawn and a new day during 21st-century night on Idol. Who will be granted new life? Who won't be feeling very good on Thursday's elimination show? Our "Idol" report card knows all.
Excellent
Haley Reinhart: The season's resident growler was back in fine form on Wednesday, following a clunker of a performance last week that we hope didn't permanently dent crooner-on-the-rise Haley's fanbase. She landed in the bottom three last week. If that happens again on Thursday, we'll be mega-pissed. Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" was simply a perfect fit for Haley, which really is saying something, considering song choice has been an ongoing problem for the contestant. The tune had a finger-snapping pulse to it, yet also left Haley room to explore. And explore she did (though she didn't hit every note along the way), seeking out every emotional corner of the tune, mixing that growly power with angelic vocal flights.
Good
Scotty McCreery: Scotty deserves an apology from the judges. Old Faithful stepped up and belted out essentially the same competent country ditty he's been doing for months, and suddenly Randy and Co. have a problem with it? The decision to critique him now, after a no-better-and-no-worse-than-before take on LeAnn Rimes' "Swingin'," seemed utterly arbitrary. The judges suddenly want Scotty to grow after telling him for so long he has no need to? Strange. (And conspiracy theorists might spot an attempt to construct an artificial reality-show narrative with a payoff next week: Scotty's back, y'all!) In any case, the truth is that his artistry has never been about growth. He's a fully-formed country singer. You either accept him for that, or you become bored to tears of the kid. You can't have it both ways.
James Durbin: Our colleague Jim Cantiello compared Durbin's take on Muse to a violation of fundamental human rights, but here's why we're giving it a thumbs-up. We loathe James' contrived heavy metal impulses: The least rock-and-rock thing a singer can ever do is point out how damn rock-and-roll he is; his performance alongside Zakk Wylde last week served only to highlight James' schoolboy metalhead persona. This time around, the singer toned down the clamor and left his vocals with room to breathe. Were those vocals always on point? Did that squeal of his work out very well? No and no. Yet credit is due: James is learning what works on stage and, potentially, in a recording studio.
By Eric Ditzian, MTV
What a bizarre American Idol evening it was! Kisses were bestowed, curses were hurled, tongues were wagged, and — wait, what? — the singers actually took on contemporary tunes rather than ones penned decades before they were born.
It's nice to know that, 10 seasons in, the show can still surprise us. And the contestants too! Haley Reinhart bounced back. James Durbin didn't make us want to flip over to another channel and endure the comparatively less-grating stylings of Guy Fieri on "Minute to Win It." And suddenly the Scotty McCreery love fest came to a close for reasons we still can't comprehend.
Yes, it was a new dawn and a new day during 21st-century night on Idol. Who will be granted new life? Who won't be feeling very good on Thursday's elimination show? Our "Idol" report card knows all.
Excellent
Haley Reinhart: The season's resident growler was back in fine form on Wednesday, following a clunker of a performance last week that we hope didn't permanently dent crooner-on-the-rise Haley's fanbase. She landed in the bottom three last week. If that happens again on Thursday, we'll be mega-pissed. Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" was simply a perfect fit for Haley, which really is saying something, considering song choice has been an ongoing problem for the contestant. The tune had a finger-snapping pulse to it, yet also left Haley room to explore. And explore she did (though she didn't hit every note along the way), seeking out every emotional corner of the tune, mixing that growly power with angelic vocal flights.
Good
Scotty McCreery: Scotty deserves an apology from the judges. Old Faithful stepped up and belted out essentially the same competent country ditty he's been doing for months, and suddenly Randy and Co. have a problem with it? The decision to critique him now, after a no-better-and-no-worse-than-before take on LeAnn Rimes' "Swingin'," seemed utterly arbitrary. The judges suddenly want Scotty to grow after telling him for so long he has no need to? Strange. (And conspiracy theorists might spot an attempt to construct an artificial reality-show narrative with a payoff next week: Scotty's back, y'all!) In any case, the truth is that his artistry has never been about growth. He's a fully-formed country singer. You either accept him for that, or you become bored to tears of the kid. You can't have it both ways.
James Durbin: Our colleague Jim Cantiello compared Durbin's take on Muse to a violation of fundamental human rights, but here's why we're giving it a thumbs-up. We loathe James' contrived heavy metal impulses: The least rock-and-rock thing a singer can ever do is point out how damn rock-and-roll he is; his performance alongside Zakk Wylde last week served only to highlight James' schoolboy metalhead persona. This time around, the singer toned down the clamor and left his vocals with room to breathe. Were those vocals always on point? Did that squeal of his work out very well? No and no. Yet credit is due: James is learning what works on stage and, potentially, in a recording studio.
By Eric Ditzian, MTV
American Idol's Haley Reinhart Performs Adele's “Rolling in the Deep” on the Top 7 Show
American Idol Season 10's 'Sweet~n~Sassy' Haley Reinhart performs “Rolling In the Deep” by Adele. The Top 7 were given 'Songs of the 21st Century' as tonight's theme. Haley thinks "this week's gonna be really cool." Producer Jimmy Iovine wants Haley to find the emotion of the song, saying, "I think Haley's found which sound works for her. She has to deliver magic when she hits the stage. If she goes right below magic, the audience seems to just reject her."
So, what do the other Idols think of Haley Reinhart? They all "whip out some growls," and Lauren Alaina calls her "Miss Sassafras."
Haley looks great tonight! She definitely found the emotion Jimmy was talking about...the rejection, the anger. Adele brings so much emotion to her songs, and Haley was able to match it. Amazing interpretation, with Haley's signature growls and then high runs. Wonderful ending. Haley's really been pulling out all the stops the last several weeks. This week, she kept the theatrics to a minimum and just concentrated on her singing. Haley's so much better when she's relaxed, and not acting a part. (Was anyone else wondering who the two people were sitting on the stage behind Haley and why they were there??)
Randy Jackson said, "What I'm looking for now, is not only who's going to win, but what direction you're going to go in as an artist, what kind of album are you going to make? I think you chose a perfect direction for you. I think Adele is an amazing artist, an amazing singer. And I think you have that amazing thing in you as a singer as well. I’m really happy that you chose that. There were a couple of times when you hit the falsetto in the chorus that went a little sharp. But other than that, I thought it was a great performance." Steven Tyler, a fan of Haley's since her very first audition, praised, "I thought it was a great performance as well. It as a little slow at the start, but you brought it up in the middle, and did what you do the best. There's a reason it's the number one album in America right now. They like that feeling, and you got that in your voice. I thought it was beautiful."
Jennifer Lopez added, "It takes a lot of guts to take on a record that everybody knows so well. And you have to sing it just as good, if not better than the singer. And, there were moments that you did, where you actually brought Haley to it, and we forgot about Adele. And that’s where I thought you really shined."
So, what do the other Idols think of Haley Reinhart? They all "whip out some growls," and Lauren Alaina calls her "Miss Sassafras."
Haley looks great tonight! She definitely found the emotion Jimmy was talking about...the rejection, the anger. Adele brings so much emotion to her songs, and Haley was able to match it. Amazing interpretation, with Haley's signature growls and then high runs. Wonderful ending. Haley's really been pulling out all the stops the last several weeks. This week, she kept the theatrics to a minimum and just concentrated on her singing. Haley's so much better when she's relaxed, and not acting a part. (Was anyone else wondering who the two people were sitting on the stage behind Haley and why they were there??)
Randy Jackson said, "What I'm looking for now, is not only who's going to win, but what direction you're going to go in as an artist, what kind of album are you going to make? I think you chose a perfect direction for you. I think Adele is an amazing artist, an amazing singer. And I think you have that amazing thing in you as a singer as well. I’m really happy that you chose that. There were a couple of times when you hit the falsetto in the chorus that went a little sharp. But other than that, I thought it was a great performance." Steven Tyler, a fan of Haley's since her very first audition, praised, "I thought it was a great performance as well. It as a little slow at the start, but you brought it up in the middle, and did what you do the best. There's a reason it's the number one album in America right now. They like that feeling, and you got that in your voice. I thought it was beautiful."
Jennifer Lopez added, "It takes a lot of guts to take on a record that everybody knows so well. And you have to sing it just as good, if not better than the singer. And, there were moments that you did, where you actually brought Haley to it, and we forgot about Adele. And that’s where I thought you really shined."
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