It's the week of the Andrew Lloyd Weber's theatrical music and yes... it will spell trouble to those weak voices. Weber classic collaboration with the famous lyricist Tim Rice had yielded lots of memorable songs that not only complement, but characterised the musical. Think Evita, you will remember Don't Cry For Me, Argentina (Thank God no one did that number) and Phantom of The Opera will remind you of the haunting title number.
1. Syesha - One Rock n' Roll Too Many (from Starlight Express)
She opened the show with a bang and yes, it's good. Suit her playful side of her personality and yes, it defied the stereotypical perception that theatrical pieces are always powerful ballads. She scored points with the whole performance and Simon said she's sexy and I agreed. Hope she's not blooming too late now.
2. Jason - Memory (from Cats)
OK...he tried to do things different by choosing one of the most recognisable number from Weber's archieve or maybe that's the only one that he know. I think it's not that bad as he managed to use his advantage in shooing in support from his huge galley of female fans.
3. Brooke - You Must Love Me (Evita)
If memory serves me right, this is not in the musical theatrical originally but was composed to be sung by Madonna when they make the movie version. And I would say Brooke chose it wisely because it's the least demanding number of all the other sung by the like of Sarah Brightman, Elaine Paige, Kiri Te Kanawa etc. However, she screwed it up because she forgot the lyrics the first few words and restart. She will be out tomorrow.
4. David Archuleta - (err.... couldn't get the name but from Phantom)
Maybe I don't know the song, so no specific feeling. He can carry any tune, that's right but again... I think he's facing the risk being boring, for me. But yes, he has big voice and I hope next week's theme allow him to shine again.
5. Carly - Jesus Christ Superstar (from Jesus Christ Superstar)
She's the superstar tonight. Weber saved her, asking her to change her song choice from All I Ask Of You (from Phantom) to this and yes IT ROCKED THE HOUSE!!!! She has big voice and what other song that can bring out the big voice and work the audience up??? Great song choice. It's one of the best songs from Weber, catchy and theatrical.
6. David Cook - Music of The Night (from Phantom of the Opera)
Last week's better for him though his performance still ranks high among the other. I agreed with Simon that he made the best out of it and he injected his brand of soulful voice and some authenticity especially when the song is clearly owned by Sarah Brightman and Michael Ball in the theatre version.
My bet?
Brooke will be out. And since it's been a while no shocking result, maybe Brooke will be joined by Syesha and Archuleta in the bottom three? Hehe... just joking but I think BROOKE is DEFINITELY out.
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