My recaps/reviews of this week's Top 4 performance episode and Finale of America's Got Talent are now up at OMGWire.com. Below are some excerpts of my commentaries.
Click HERE to read the entire Top 4 Recap/Review and HERE for the Finale Recap/Review (& HERE for the Quick Results Recap).
Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. - Singer
Song: Frank Sinatra's "My Way"
The opening lines of the song fit the evening perfectly: "And now the end is near / And so I face the final curtain." However, the first half of the performance was not as fitting, not spectacular. Very boring. Fortunately, though, he was perfectly on form during the final half. Since the song picked up, he was able to really show off his voice. And I loved the final drawn out notes. Since he's a singer, he could very well win, since this show basically only votes singers as its winners. But I'm wondering if the producers purposefully had him perform first, so that a singer wouldn't win.
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During Wednesday night's performance episode, some technical difficulties occurred just before Silhouettes was about to perform. Now, we see the backstage video of what really went on. The huge door behind the stage broke down and wouldn't open up, even when the crew tried to manually open it. Finally, they were able to get it, and the show went on.
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Top 10 Results Show
My recap/review of last night's America's Got Talent results show is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Up next are Poplyfe and Landon Swank. I guess they're doing everything in two's tonight. As with Team iLuminate, it's a no-brainer here that the illusionist is the only option. But wait...Poplyfe advances to the next round! What?! What just happened? I think this just goes to show that America is so indoctrinated by the million singing competitions on every network that they just vote for singers over the truly talented. Yesterday I said that I didn't think a magician has ever made the finals on AGT. And that will unfortunately hold up this season as well. One of the most talented acts to ever grace the AGT stage in the history of the show has been eliminated.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Up next are Poplyfe and Landon Swank. I guess they're doing everything in two's tonight. As with Team iLuminate, it's a no-brainer here that the illusionist is the only option. But wait...Poplyfe advances to the next round! What?! What just happened? I think this just goes to show that America is so indoctrinated by the million singing competitions on every network that they just vote for singers over the truly talented. Yesterday I said that I didn't think a magician has ever made the finals on AGT. And that will unfortunately hold up this season as well. One of the most talented acts to ever grace the AGT stage in the history of the show has been eliminated.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Top 10
My recap/review of last night's Top 10 of America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
There are usually 12 acts that perform each week. But since there are only 10 this week and the episode is still two hours, that means they have two segments to try to fill up. They start out by showing a filler video of the judges hanging out and chatting with the Top 10 at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills.
To fill up the final filler spot, last year's AGT winner, Michael Grimm, performs. I wasn't sure about the song at first, because it was a little slow. But as the song went on, it did pick up a bit and Michael really just got into the song and tore it up.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
There are usually 12 acts that perform each week. But since there are only 10 this week and the episode is still two hours, that means they have two segments to try to fill up. They start out by showing a filler video of the judges hanging out and chatting with the Top 10 at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills.
To fill up the final filler spot, last year's AGT winner, Michael Grimm, performs. I wasn't sure about the song at first, because it was a little slow. But as the song went on, it did pick up a bit and Michael really just got into the song and tore it up.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Semifinals (Group 2) Results Show
My recap/review of last night's America's Got Talent results show is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Three acts are called to the stage: Gymkana, Steven Retchless, and Silhouettes. As much as I want to see Steven get a chance to redeem himself, it's going to be Silhouettes. And yes, Silhouettes are in the Top 10!
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Three acts are called to the stage: Gymkana, Steven Retchless, and Silhouettes. As much as I want to see Steven get a chance to redeem himself, it's going to be Silhouettes. And yes, Silhouettes are in the Top 10!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Semifinals (Group 2)
My recap/review of last night's final Semifinals of America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
The Kinetic King - Variety Act
As well as he did last week after a stumble a few weeks or so ago, he should not have made the Top 24. Nick told the audience and judges to put on their safety goggles, because the pieces will fly towards them. This set-up went by a lot faster than last time, which worked better in terms of me not getting bored. But this isn't a Vegas act. This has to be the end of the road for him.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
The Kinetic King - Variety Act
As well as he did last week after a stumble a few weeks or so ago, he should not have made the Top 24. Nick told the audience and judges to put on their safety goggles, because the pieces will fly towards them. This set-up went by a lot faster than last time, which worked better in terms of me not getting bored. But this isn't a Vegas act. This has to be the end of the road for him.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Semifinals (Group 1) Results Show
My recap/review of last night's America's Got Talent results show is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Three more acts are called to the stage: Melissa Villasenor, Miami All Stars, and Kevin Colis. Since there are only two spots remaining, and the judges will choose one of them, then that means only one of these three acts can stay on. And even though I really like Melissa, the huge dance group will be on the one. The act advancing is Miami All Stars.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Three more acts are called to the stage: Melissa Villasenor, Miami All Stars, and Kevin Colis. Since there are only two spots remaining, and the judges will choose one of them, then that means only one of these three acts can stay on. And even though I really like Melissa, the huge dance group will be on the one. The act advancing is Miami All Stars.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Semifinals (Group 1)
My recap/review of last night's first Semifinals of America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Zuma Zuma - Acrobatic Dancers
Still in the animal print attire, Zuma Zuma performed a variety of acrobatic routines. One of them did the limbo under a bar on fire. Some balanced upside down on a bunch of stacked chairs. And near the end, they all stood on top of each other. While impressive, they didn't raise the bar from their performance in the previous round. Unfortunately, it wasn't good enough to make it to the next round.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Zuma Zuma - Acrobatic Dancers
Still in the animal print attire, Zuma Zuma performed a variety of acrobatic routines. One of them did the limbo under a bar on fire. Some balanced upside down on a bunch of stacked chairs. And near the end, they all stood on top of each other. While impressive, they didn't raise the bar from their performance in the previous round. Unfortunately, it wasn't good enough to make it to the next round.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Wild Card Results Show
My recap/review of last night's America's Got Talent results show is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Shevonne, Yellow Designs Stunt Team, and West Springfield Dance Team are the first three acts called to the stage to find out their fate. Since Shevonne hasn't been featured on the show, she has very little chance of making it. So it comes down to Yellow Designs and West Springfield. In my predictions yesterday, I went with the stunt team, but said I wouldn't be surprised if the dancers make it. And in fact, the West Springfield Dance Team are in the Top 24!
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Shevonne, Yellow Designs Stunt Team, and West Springfield Dance Team are the first three acts called to the stage to find out their fate. Since Shevonne hasn't been featured on the show, she has very little chance of making it. So it comes down to Yellow Designs and West Springfield. In my predictions yesterday, I went with the stunt team, but said I wouldn't be surprised if the dancers make it. And in fact, the West Springfield Dance Team are in the Top 24!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Wild Card
My recap/review of last night's Wild Card episode of America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
The Kinetic King - Variety Act
Chosen By: Piers Morgan
It's no surprise they brought him back after his disastrous performance last time around. And I'm glad they gave him a second chance, for that very reason. But when it comes down to it, this isn't a Vegas act; in fact, this isn't any sort of an act that people would pay to go see. In terms of this particular performance, the domino effect started out a little slow, so it didn't grab my attention. But the last half was much better. And of course it's my luck that while I'm trying to watch all the intricate things going on, they're showing local election results at the bottom of the screen, so I was trying to do two things at once. But anyways...I'm glad he got a second chance, like I said, but this is the end of the road. And really, has anyone who performed first on this show ever made it to the next round? Most, if not all, of the acts who make it were featured in the last hour of the two hour episodes.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
The Kinetic King - Variety Act
Chosen By: Piers Morgan
It's no surprise they brought him back after his disastrous performance last time around. And I'm glad they gave him a second chance, for that very reason. But when it comes down to it, this isn't a Vegas act; in fact, this isn't any sort of an act that people would pay to go see. In terms of this particular performance, the domino effect started out a little slow, so it didn't grab my attention. But the last half was much better. And of course it's my luck that while I'm trying to watch all the intricate things going on, they're showing local election results at the bottom of the screen, so I was trying to do two things at once. But anyways...I'm glad he got a second chance, like I said, but this is the end of the road. And really, has anyone who performed first on this show ever made it to the next round? Most, if not all, of the acts who make it were featured in the last hour of the two hour episodes.
Friday, August 12, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - YouTube Results Show
My recap/review of last night's America's Got Talent results show is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article (& HERE for the quick recap).
The first two acts brought to the stage are Gymkana and Powerhouse. My first reaction is that both will be going through. Since Powerhouse performed last, I'm surprised that they didn't make it. But Gymkana is in the Top 24.
YouTube sensation Tay Zonday quickly performs "Chocolate Rain." That was way too quick to even know what was going on.
Click HERE to read the entire article (& HERE for the quick recap).
The first two acts brought to the stage are Gymkana and Powerhouse. My first reaction is that both will be going through. Since Powerhouse performed last, I'm surprised that they didn't make it. But Gymkana is in the Top 24.
YouTube sensation Tay Zonday quickly performs "Chocolate Rain." That was way too quick to even know what was going on.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - YouTube Acts
My recap/review of last night's YouTube episode of America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
TNC Elite - Cloggers
They were trying to clog to the beat of the song ("I've Gotta Feeling"), but the beat of the song doesn't work for a clogging routine, because there were moments they lagged or were slow depending on the beat and how fast or slow the parts of the song were.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
TNC Elite - Cloggers
They were trying to clog to the beat of the song ("I've Gotta Feeling"), but the beat of the song doesn't work for a clogging routine, because there were moments they lagged or were slow depending on the beat and how fast or slow the parts of the song were.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Top 48 (Group 4) Results Show
My recap/review of last night's live results show of America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article (& HERE for the quick recap).
Frank Miles, Avery and the Calico Hearts,Taylor Davis, and Fatally Unique are the first four acts to find out the results. I know I keep saying the same thing every week like a broken record, but yet again it’s completely obvious what’s going to happen. Frank Miles and Taylor Davis have no chance. The Chipmunks, I’m mean Avery and the Calico Hearts, may have somewhat of a chance, but I hope they don’t. Fortunately, Fatally Unique is in. Sharon just loves the Chipmunks so much, I wouldn’t be surprised if she puts them in the Wild Card round in two weeks.
Click HERE to read the entire article (& HERE for the quick recap).
Frank Miles, Avery and the Calico Hearts,Taylor Davis, and Fatally Unique are the first four acts to find out the results. I know I keep saying the same thing every week like a broken record, but yet again it’s completely obvious what’s going to happen. Frank Miles and Taylor Davis have no chance. The Chipmunks, I’m mean Avery and the Calico Hearts, may have somewhat of a chance, but I hope they don’t. Fortunately, Fatally Unique is in. Sharon just loves the Chipmunks so much, I wouldn’t be surprised if she puts them in the Wild Card round in two weeks.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Top 48 (Group 4)
My recap/review of Tuesday's live performance episode of America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
1. The Kinetic King - Variety Act
His act (the domino-like effect using tongue depressors, etc.) took two days to set up. At the start of the performance, he had some female assistants, one of whom pulled a string that should have started the chain reaction. Problem was, nothing happened…at all. So he went over and tried to start it manually, but it only went about a foot or so. He tried it again a few more time and again it only went a couple feet or so. After the failure, he goes all over the stage and wiggles and kicks various parts of the setup. It’s not much better; only a couple of the areas move. Nick joins him on stage to help. This whole thing really was a trainwreck. And to his credit, it wasn’t necessarily his fault. He’s experienced with working on this type of a hobby. He knows how it should have gone. But for whatever reason, it didn’t work. America can still vote, but I doubt they will.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
1. The Kinetic King - Variety Act
His act (the domino-like effect using tongue depressors, etc.) took two days to set up. At the start of the performance, he had some female assistants, one of whom pulled a string that should have started the chain reaction. Problem was, nothing happened…at all. So he went over and tried to start it manually, but it only went about a foot or so. He tried it again a few more time and again it only went a couple feet or so. After the failure, he goes all over the stage and wiggles and kicks various parts of the setup. It’s not much better; only a couple of the areas move. Nick joins him on stage to help. This whole thing really was a trainwreck. And to his credit, it wasn’t necessarily his fault. He’s experienced with working on this type of a hobby. He knows how it should have gone. But for whatever reason, it didn’t work. America can still vote, but I doubt they will.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Top 48 (Group 3) Results Show
My recap/review of last night's (Wednesday's) live results show of America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article (& HERE for the quick recap).
Ian Johnson,Summerwind Skippers, and Purrfect Angelz are the first three acts to face the results. I really can’t see any of them making it, so this perplexes me. And all three are eliminated!
Click HERE to read the entire article (& HERE for the quick recap).
Ian Johnson,Summerwind Skippers, and Purrfect Angelz are the first three acts to face the results. I really can’t see any of them making it, so this perplexes me. And all three are eliminated!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Top 48 (Group 3)
My recap/review of Tuesday's live performance episode of America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Summerwind Skippers – Jump Rope Team
I think the producers purposefully puts the forgettable acts in the first spot of the night, because they probably won’t have a chance at advancing. And I think the same can be said of this group. They were just average during the first half of the performance, from the schoolyard amateurish jump-roping to the dancing being done more than the jump-roping itself. But about halfway through, they improved greatly, and their jump-roping moves impressed me. Regardless, though, this isn’t a Vegas-worthy act, no matter how good they may be.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Summerwind Skippers – Jump Rope Team
I think the producers purposefully puts the forgettable acts in the first spot of the night, because they probably won’t have a chance at advancing. And I think the same can be said of this group. They were just average during the first half of the performance, from the schoolyard amateurish jump-roping to the dancing being done more than the jump-roping itself. But about halfway through, they improved greatly, and their jump-roping moves impressed me. Regardless, though, this isn’t a Vegas-worthy act, no matter how good they may be.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Top 48 (Group 2) Results Show
My recap/review of last night's (Wednesday's) live results show of America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
The Rhinestone Ropers,Thomas John, andSilhouettes are the first three acts to find out their fate on the show. To me, it seems obvious that Silhouettes are advancing. No matter my comments on their performance this week, they are the only act of the three that has talent. And yes, Silhouettes are heading into the Top 24.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
The Rhinestone Ropers,Thomas John, andSilhouettes are the first three acts to find out their fate on the show. To me, it seems obvious that Silhouettes are advancing. No matter my comments on their performance this week, they are the only act of the three that has talent. And yes, Silhouettes are heading into the Top 24.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Top 48 (Group 2)
My recap/review of Tuesday's live performance episode of America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Dani Shay – Singer/Guitarist
Song: “Babylon”
In the previous round, I said she should have stuck with the Bieber schtick, because that’s what worked for her in the auditions. But she’s not going back to that. In her intro video, I can see how passionate she is about music. So it’s unfortunate that this was her weakest performance to date. Her voice got worse as the song progressed, with it shaking a lot at times and barely in tune. And I don’t think they should have put those furniture props on stage to make it seem like she was in a living room; it made the act cheesy.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Dani Shay – Singer/Guitarist
Song: “Babylon”
In the previous round, I said she should have stuck with the Bieber schtick, because that’s what worked for her in the auditions. But she’s not going back to that. In her intro video, I can see how passionate she is about music. So it’s unfortunate that this was her weakest performance to date. Her voice got worse as the song progressed, with it shaking a lot at times and barely in tune. And I don’t think they should have put those furniture props on stage to make it seem like she was in a living room; it made the act cheesy.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Top 48 (Group 1) Results Show
My recap/review of last night's (Wednesday's) first live results show of this year's America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
The first three acts to face the results areFearless Flores Family, Duo Aero, andSnap Boogie. Only one will move on to the next round. In my previous recap/review, I predicted that both Flores and Snap would make it, so right off the bat, I’m going to get one prediction wrong even if I get the other right. And Snap Boogie is advancing into the semifinals.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
The first three acts to face the results areFearless Flores Family, Duo Aero, andSnap Boogie. Only one will move on to the next round. In my previous recap/review, I predicted that both Flores and Snap would make it, so right off the bat, I’m going to get one prediction wrong even if I get the other right. And Snap Boogie is advancing into the semifinals.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Top 48 (Group 1)
My recap/review of Tuesday's first live episode of this year's America's Got Talent is now up at OMGWire.com. Below is an excerpt of my commentary.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Miami All Stars – Dance Group
With how many people are in this group, it could have been a mess onstage, with everyone doing their own thing, and us not knowing who to look at (as has happened with large dance groups on this show before). But their choreography was all together, no one was out of place, and they were flawless. But I wasn’t blown away. I’m not the biggest fan of dancing groups on this show, so they have to be absolutely extraordinary to make me pay attention.
Click HERE to read the entire article.
Miami All Stars – Dance Group
With how many people are in this group, it could have been a mess onstage, with everyone doing their own thing, and us not knowing who to look at (as has happened with large dance groups on this show before). But their choreography was all together, no one was out of place, and they were flawless. But I wasn’t blown away. I’m not the biggest fan of dancing groups on this show, so they have to be absolutely extraordinary to make me pay attention.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
America's Got Talent 6 - Final Auditions & Vegas Week
My recaps/reviews of both of this week's episodes, covering the final auditions and Vegas Week, of America's Got Talent are now up at OMGWire.com. Below are excerpts of my commentaries.
Click HERE to read Tuesday's article, and HERE for Wednesday's article.
Click HERE to read Tuesday's article, and HERE for Wednesday's article.
As host Nick Cannon introduces the judges, Howie comes out hugging everyone in the audience. But wait…out comes the real Howie, unscathed. He sent out a look-alike to do the “dirty” work for him.
Avery and the Calico Hearts – Three 9-10-year-old Female Singers
Song: Justin Bieber’s “Baby”
Did anyone else think they sounded just like Alvin and the Chipmunks? When someone pointed this out to me, I couldn’t help but laugh during the rest of their performance. These girls certainly are not scared of being on this large stage in front of a huge audience. But neither does it feel like their parents have forced them into this; they aren’t acting too old for their age or anything. Howie votes yes. Piers says no. But Sharon sides with Howie and sends them to Vegas. I knew the minute they walked on that stage that they would be heading to Vegas, because these judges can’t seem to say no to kids. If it weren’t for the success of last year’s 10-year-old Jackie Evancho, I would absolutely say there should be a minimum age limit on this show.
Song: Justin Bieber’s “Baby”
Did anyone else think they sounded just like Alvin and the Chipmunks? When someone pointed this out to me, I couldn’t help but laugh during the rest of their performance. These girls certainly are not scared of being on this large stage in front of a huge audience. But neither does it feel like their parents have forced them into this; they aren’t acting too old for their age or anything. Howie votes yes. Piers says no. But Sharon sides with Howie and sends them to Vegas. I knew the minute they walked on that stage that they would be heading to Vegas, because these judges can’t seem to say no to kids. If it weren’t for the success of last year’s 10-year-old Jackie Evancho, I would absolutely say there should be a minimum age limit on this show.
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Now that the judges have viewed the Judges Favorites, Day 2 brings us the standby acts, who will perform for the remaining spots in the Top 48.
First up are the Magicians. The first couple of magicians aren’t impressing anyone. But Landon Swank shows how it’s done. He makes a box rise up in the air a little. When he opens the box, some balloons come out, and then a woman. The song, John Mayor’s “Gravity,” sets the tone of the act very well. The assistants of the next magician drop a cube-like structure from its pedestal. They’re able to get it back on, but the judges don’t like that a mistake is made. The rest of his time is used well, though, especially when he turns into a woman (though I know how that one is done). The way this segment is edited, it seems like Landon will be the one making it through.
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