X Factor AU Live Shows - Week 2 Verdict [September 26, 2012] Recap
by Merran on Thursday, September 27, 2012 { 0 comments }
Verdict night was tonight! Had another exciting night with THREE special guests. Rita Ora, James Morrison and The Script. To be quite honest, I don't really know any of them except for James Morrison and the song that he sang today. The songs they sang were alright, but just not songs that I love.
Also the bottom two. To tell you the truth the bottom two tonight were a surprise again. Did not think that they would be in the bottom two. Or at least one of them, since they probably have the biggest fan base of all of the contestants. In the bottom two tonight was What about Tonight and Nathaniel.
Rita Ora and Top 11 - "RIP"
So what can I say about this performance. I have no idea who Rita Ora is but her singing is alright. Not a fan of her songs that she sang though. The backing track was way too loud though. Could barely hear her live singing. Her dancers though... I like them. LOL The girls did great, but couldn't really hear the others singing since Rita's mic/backing track was so much louder wtf? Like how cheeky some of them were though.
James Morrison - "I Won't Let You Go"
I love his voice so so much. Also this song. Or more accurately, I love the chorus. The verses are such a bore I don't even. Not a fan of his falsetto though.
The Script - "Hall of Fame"
Not a fan of this song either. LOL But wow the lead hit all those high notes for the chorus really well.
What About Tonight - "The Way You Make Me Feel"
So tonight's performance was probably the first performance that I felt everyone hit their notes and blended well. But this performance also had fewer harmonisations than their other performances. I like how everyone had their chance singing the melody in the harmonisation. And you could see them just performing the song and enjoying it which is great to see.
Nathaniel - "It will Rain"
This was not his best performance. And the thing is, I can hear that his voice is the perfect fit for this song. But he did not hit most of his notes, especially when he went into his falsetto and the belting. It became kind of hard to listen to. And it's such a pity because he could do so much better with this song. Also wtf dude, at least look like you're enjoying yourself up there. I know it sucks that you were bottom two but it's a competition wtf did you expect? So unprofessional.
Verdict:
So the vote was up to Mel B and Nat to decide since it was clear that Guy (wasn't there) and Ronan would vote for the other contestant to go home. Nat said heaps like usual (why can't she keep it short and simple wtf?) and then she voted for WAT to go home. Mel B thought what everyone was thinking and voted for Nathaniel, just to know how the public voted. So 2-2 vote meant it went into deadlock so public votes. And the act that went home was What About Tonight!
Thoughts:
So based on the previous episode's performances, the two weakest performers were Bella and Justin, but I figured they would be safe because of how big their fanbase is. But I also thought for sure What About Tonight would've been safe but apparently their HUGE fan base didn't vote for them. I guess that's the bad point of having such a big fan base? Everyone thinks that everyone else will vote so no one does. Guessing this was a shock for everyone else too.
X Factor AU Live Shows - Week 2 Verdict [September 26, 2012] Recap
by Merran on Thursday, September 27, 2012 { 0 comments }
Verdict night was tonight! Had another exciting night with THREE special guests. Rita Ora, James Morrison and The Script. To be quite honest, I don't really know any of them except for James Morrison and the song that he sang today. The songs they sang were alright, but just not songs that I love.
Also the bottom two. To tell you the truth the bottom two tonight were a surprise again. Did not think that they would be in the bottom two. Or at least one of them, since they probably have the biggest fan base of all of the contestants. In the bottom two tonight was What about Tonight and Nathaniel.
Rita Ora and Top 11 - "RIP"
So what can I say about this performance. I have no idea who Rita Ora is but her singing is alright. Not a fan of her songs that she sang though. The backing track was way too loud though. Could barely hear her live singing. Her dancers though... I like them. LOL The girls did great, but couldn't really hear the others singing since Rita's mic/backing track was so much louder wtf? Like how cheeky some of them were though.
James Morrison - "I Won't Let You Go"
I love his voice so so much. Also this song. Or more accurately, I love the chorus. The verses are such a bore I don't even. Not a fan of his falsetto though.
The Script - "Hall of Fame"
Not a fan of this song either. LOL But wow the lead hit all those high notes for the chorus really well.
What About Tonight - "The Way You Make Me Feel"
So tonight's performance was probably the first performance that I felt everyone hit their notes and blended well. But this performance also had fewer harmonisations than their other performances. I like how everyone had their chance singing the melody in the harmonisation. And you could see them just performing the song and enjoying it which is great to see.
Nathaniel - "It will Rain"
This was not his best performance. And the thing is, I can hear that his voice is the perfect fit for this song. But he did not hit most of his notes, especially when he went into his falsetto and the belting. It became kind of hard to listen to. And it's such a pity because he could do so much better with this song. Also wtf dude, at least look like you're enjoying yourself up there. I know it sucks that you were bottom two but it's a competition wtf did you expect? So unprofessional.
Verdict:
So the vote was up to Mel B and Nat to decide since it was clear that Guy (wasn't there) and Ronan would vote for the other contestant to go home. Nat said heaps like usual (why can't she keep it short and simple wtf?) and then she voted for WAT to go home. Mel B thought what everyone was thinking and voted for Nathaniel, just to know how the public voted. So 2-2 vote meant it went into deadlock so public votes. And the act that went home was What About Tonight!
Thoughts:
So based on the previous episode's performances, the two weakest performers were Bella and Justin, but I figured they would be safe because of how big their fanbase is. But I also thought for sure What About Tonight would've been safe but apparently their HUGE fan base didn't vote for them. I guess that's the bad point of having such a big fan base? Everyone thinks that everyone else will vote so no one does. Guessing this was a shock for everyone else too.
Who I am? Hey guys! Just call me Merran, Mezzy, or even Siri if you want. (don't ask, I'm not even sure how that came about). I'm born on 24th of December 1990.
My hometown is Singapore, but I'm currently studying in Melbourne, Australia.
I'm studying an Arts degree right now, and have no real idea what I want to do still with the rest of my life =/ Music is something that has kept me company through all my ups and downs. Especially through my downs when I feel like there is no one who understands.
merran 
Who I am? Hey guys! Just call me Merran, Mezzy, or even Siri if you want. (don't ask, I'm not even sure how that came about). I'm born on 24th of December 1990.
My hometown is Singapore, but I'm currently studying in Melbourne, Australia.
I'm studying an Arts degree right now, and have no real idea what I want to do still with the rest of my life =/ Music is something that has kept me company through all my ups and downs. Especially through my downs when I feel like there is no one who understands.