Lucky Seven

Big time. . . music from the movies. Mentor: Quentin Tarantino?!?!? Hmmm. . . because he’s a singer? Songwriter? Music arranger? Music producer?

No, he’s famous, he MAKES movies (and they’re singing music from the MOVIES) and he’s famous (oh, did I already say that?). Makes NO sense at all!

An historic evening? Only because the mentor has NOTHING professionally to do with the music world except that there is music in his movies.

Allison chose "I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing" from Armageddon. I don’t know how much of her performance was influenced by QT, but it was outstanding. I’ve gotta say it again: I can’t believe this chick is only 16. She makes it look SO easy!

Anoop’s choice was "Everything I Do, I Do for You" from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. I think Anoop wanted to deliver another ballad, but QT advised him to really belt it out. However, he sang it as a ballad, and I think it sounded much better than it would have had he followed the "mentor’s" advice.

Adam chose "Born to Be Wild" from Easy Rider. Q was "interested" and Adam channeled his inner Elvis/Freddy Mercury. I like Adam, and thankfully he’s finally lost his "stage-iness" sound, but now he’s gone into his 80’s punk band sound. I’d be happier if he could his OWN voice. Admittedly, though, he IS a showman.

Matt was next singing "To Really Love a Woman" from Don Juan DeMarco (worst movie EVER!!). QT advised him to stay away from the gravelly thing he does sometimes. He had a few shaky moments during his performance. This is the thing that KILLS me about Matt ---- he is SO unpredictable. It will be the thing that takes him out of the competition because he can’t be counted on to deliver a solid performance week after week. It’s always hit or miss with him. Too bad, too, because he’s basically a really talented guy.

Danny picked "Endless Love" from Endless Love. Q advised him to kill the hand motions. I was looking forward to that, but Danny ended up using his hands, but I think if he hadn’t he wouldn’t have been able to contain his emotions. Danny Gokey has such a distinctive voice, he’s going to make albums even if something happens and he doesn’t win.

Kris chose "Falling Slowly" from Once. I wish Danny had done what Kris chose to do --- stand at the mike and just sing, just let the song come out. As much as I enjoyed Danny’s performance, I LOVED Kris’s. Did NOT agree with Randy’s opinion about pitchiness (what was HE listening to??) but totally agreed with Kara that this was his best performance to date. I’ve never seen the movie, but his performance made me want to add it to my Netflix queue.

Lil picked "The Rose" from the movie by the same name. Lil had more than a few pitchy moments during her rendition. Although I liked that she started it soft and slow, then built into a gospel-like version, there were more troubled spots in this performance than bright ones. I think Lil’s in trouble tonight.

My choice for bottom three: Matt, Lil, and Anoop (but only because there has to be three). Lil should be sent home, but America might choose Matt.