In Brunei where I am, the finale of American Idol is live via satellite at 5pm (that would be 5am somewhere in New York and 10am in London...I think). Apparently we get the live feed the same time as the west coast of the USA. Don't quote me though, its either I read it somewhere or dreamt it. Most Wednesdays I am at work and unable to surf at will, but today, on rest day no. 3, I get to surf the latest on Idol and (bless all you bloggers who take the time to post blow-by-blow account of the Finale) able to partake in the festivities at the Kodak Theater. Albeit mentally visually.
This evening Iz and I sat down for a fish and chips dinner in front of the TV and watched Idol live. Here's my very brief lowdown:
Katharine McPhee
1st song Black Horses and The Cherry Tree - Not too shabby but a bit frivilous for the final.
2nd song Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Her strength is in not oversinging her songs. Beautifully done.
3rd song Destiny (originally written for Idol) - Lacklustre.
Taylor Hicks
1st song Living in the City - Marvellous opening number and roused the audience to a frenzy.
2nd song Levon - Taylor is smart and conceded the round in a simple understated, yet lovely, way.
3rd song Do I make you proud (originally written for Idol) - He made a cheesy song into a Taylor torch song.
My verdict?
Mr Taylor Hicks!!!!!!!
Best Rapper Wanabe?
Paula Abdul and her funny punches at the end of Taylor's last song.
R.I.P?
Barney, cos Taylor must've killed him to make that purple jacket.
Soul Patrol! Soul Patrol! Soul Patrol!
Taylor4eva
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