AMERICA’S GOT TALENT 9/14/11: Finals

Well, I don’t have TOO much to say about the finale results…

First of all, I wasn’t THE MOST enthused about the Top 4.  I figured Landau and PopLyfe would make it…but I thought EITHER Silhouettes or iLuminate would make it…not both.  Guess I was wrong.   Figured they split votes since they’re KINDA similar.

PopLyfe did NOT do well in their performance this week, so I wasn’t surprised AT ALL that they only got 4th place.  iLuminate coming in 3rd may have had to do with a split vote with Silhouettes.

I was really happy for Landau!  Altho the fact that he was a crooner wasn’t very original…where he comes from, what he does for a living, and the way he looks definitely added to the unexpected factor in his talent.  Who would’ve thought a guy that looked like that would sound LIKE THAT!  Still pretty crazy when I’m watching him perform…how his voice is SO SMOOTH!  Awesome!

Very cute how happy Silhouettes was for Landau.  Considering they all were kids, usually kids have a hard time masking their disappointment.  But these kids were genuinely happy for Landau, which was so sweet! I still was a bit sad since Silhouettes was SUCH a moving and inspirational team.

While I’m very happy for Landau…and in many ways he really did deserve the title…I honestly have no desire to see him perform live or buy his CD when it comes out.  But that’s just because crooning really is not my thing…It doesn’t impress me much…nor is that type of music appealing to me either.  But Congrats to Landau for prevailing!   Great job!

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT 9/6/11: Semifinals

I know only 4 make it into the finals next week, but I have to put a Top 5…

LANDON SWANK:

• I’ve only really watched two seasons, but…I have to say…Landon really is the BEST magician on this show…!  Period.  I LOVE how he’s so SUBTLE and classy when he does his magic.  So “simple” yet “effective.”  AWESOME.  And I say it every week…but he’s SUCH A CUTIE too.

ANNA GRACEMAN:

• I do agree that Anna’s performance tonight wasn’t as good as last week.  I actually do think she should KEEP the piano as part of her performances…it really makes her come across more unique and mature.  She sounded good this week…and like Piers says, when she hits those big notes, she’s AMAZING!  Such a huge voice from such a little girl!  I mainly keep her on my list because I actually would really buy her album…I think she’s quite a talent and has a great voice.  Not to mention she’s very cute and sweet.

SILHOUETTES:

• …and THAT’S what I was waiting for!  They redeemed themselves from last week!  THANK GOODNESS!  Tonight’s performance was so great…so moving and touching.  Shows exactly what they’re all about.  The whole intro piece tho…Can you say SYMPATHY VOTES?  I was touched, but…it was a bit much.  They really are awesome tho…and this performance definitely earned them a spot in the finals.

LANDAU EUGENE MURPHY JR:

• Normally I’m not a big fan of singers who sing standards…but I gotta give it to Landau.  The guy is GOOD.  Man.  PERFECT song choice tonight!  He really has SUCH a smooth voice…and it’s still so crazy to see THAT VOICE come out of THAT MAN.  And I do love his story…it’s what this show is all about.

ILUMINATE:

• Altho this act is very similar to Fighting Gravity last season, these guys are very good.  And it is something different…not a typical dance, singing or magic act.  Very cool and entertaining.

WHO WILL MAKE THE FINALS? 

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT 5/31/11: Los Angeles & Atlanta Auditions

This will be my 2nd season of America’s Got Talent.  Wasn’t sure if I was going to tune in this season, but decided I’ll give it another try.

Here are just a few of the acts that stood out to me tonight:

RYAN ANDREAS  Angel:

• Although I still honestly DON’T want a singer to win this show (what’s the point of featuring all these OTHER types of acts if just another SINGER wins the whole thing?!  Might as well be American Idol in that case!), I have to say Ryan really impressed me.  I thought he was going to choke and wasn’t going to be able to perform, but…once he started singing…Wow!  Did NOT expect his voice to sound like that.  It was so raspy and full!  Nice sound!  He sounded great!

LANDON SWANK:

• I wouldn’t say Landon’s magic trick was THE BEST I’ve ever seen…but it was quite impressive.  And Landon is QUITE easy on the eyes, which helps a lot.   Seems like a nice guy too.  I’m SURE he has bigger tricks up his sleeve, so I’m looking forward to what else he’s got.

SH’BOSS BOYS:

• How could I NOT put these little boys down?!  They were adorable!  And when that boy answered Piers’ question about what he’d do with $1 million dollars…with the answer that he did…OMG.  That was awesome.   They lyrics of the song they rapped was so cute too…so age appropriate!

iLUMINATE:

• iLuminate = Fighting Gravity Part II; These guys are very similar to what Fighting Gravity did last season.  Piers said they are probably the MOST EXCITING act he’s seen.  Umm…REALLY?!  Altho they were quite unique and entertaining, I don’t know if I’d say they were the MOST exciting act ever.  But it’ll be neat to see what they do next…