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April 28th, 2009
08:42 PM ET
Top 5: Matt Giraud and the hat are backMatt studied jazz in college, but did it pay off?  I freaked out a little bit when Jamie told Matt to change the key of "My Funny Valentine." After all, why mess with a classic? The song started off rough, real rough, and was it just me or did he sound like he was completely off key? He sounded so good in rehearsal, but his performance was less than stellar. Everyone but Randy seemed to really like it. Simon even said he was brilliant and I am completely stunned. Did it perhaps sound different, and better, in the studio than it did on air? |
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"Vickie
April 29th, 2009 6:16 pm ET
The JT comparison is ridiculous. He’s not at all trying to be justin timberlake, he wants to do something very different. People need to get over the fact that just because he has curly hair and can sing high notes that it means he’s a wannabe."
I TOTALLY AGREE. I used to like JT. But Matt isn't copying him. Matt has a style on his own. People are just saying this 'cause Randy compared him to JT.
I like Matt!!! He's cool and funny but I can't remember this performance. LOL.
I agree with Lil Blossom on everything
Well I thought matt was good for once Simon was right . it was about time Adam was in the bottom 3 and I think Danny should be there also . And I agree with what Paula said to matt at the end it just begin they are all very talent and I think they will go far in there life .American Idol just help them out .
...and there ya go....or more like, there Matt goes!~
He did a great job on the song. And thank you Lin, Gorky does need to leave, he is sooooooo boring. If Matt should not be voted of tonight. Simon and Paulamknow Matt should stay. He is remarkable and one of the top three. Matt great, great and great. Don't know what some of you are hearing.
He needs to take his hat and grab his coat, leave his worries on the stage and hit the bricks.
No good enough, he should be embarrassed to be on the same stage as the rest of them.
..and, My Funny Valentine is not that hard of a song to sing, so those of you who are holding him up as some "risk taker" or "vocal daredevil"...not so much!
It does have some tricky intervals but, for anyone who (once again) has any REAL sense of pitch, it's about par for the course as far as difficulty.
And by him saying "his genre/forte/or whatever he said is Jazz....Um last time I checked, it wasnt a Jazz tune or a Jazz night for the competition. So, in my opinion, another example of him not REALLY knowing what he's talking about/doing...just trying to mimic or do/say what he THINKS he's supposed to. OK, off the soapbox!~
Um, yeah...
He has always had pitch problems. If he isnt trying to mimic Justin Timberlake and Mariah Carey, he cant hold pitch. So no matter what key he attempted to sing in...there's no getiing around no sense of pitch. Usually a person who always har to throw a run or a "lick" into most every phrase, shows he/she has no real support behind the note and has to try to save it somehow.And can we just get rid of the stupid hat....
What the h3ll are some of you people smoking? Matt was amazing! I ushally don't like American Idol contestents, but Matt is the only one with exeedingly great talent that has been on the show since Clarkson. He totally broke my ushall stereotype of the wannabe sucsessful artiststhat are in the top 5 on AI. and as for the Justin Timberlake comparison... since when could JT sing soul?
Matt messed up a good song. He needs to go home and for the
people who thinks he did a good job you're the same ones that
encouraging those other people who can't sing to addiction for the
show. He was terrible
Matt messed up a good song. I needs to go home and for the
people who thought he sounded good you're probably the same ones
that encouraging those people who can't sing to addiction.
The JT comparison is ridiculous. He's not at all trying to be justin timberlake, he wants to do something very different. People need to get over the fact that just because he has curly hair and can sing high notes that it means he's a wannabe. I have Matt's studio songs and he sounds amazing, I think he probably just gets very nervous on stage – i'm sure he'll get over this eventually.
Yep, the Justin Timberlake copycat hat is back. I don't think this one knows who he is so he copies JT.
I still think Matt's the only singer who's worth listening to.
I agree with Ken. Most of you posting have no flippin' clue with regard to music, aside from what you hear via the radio. I am a singer and have been for years (yes, I had several opportunities for the "big time", but honestly I opted for the wonderful -albeit broke – life I have!) and technically speaking, Matt and Allison had the best performances. Although Matt's version sounded odd, it was because we haven't heard him in his lower register and it felt a bit forced. Compared to the original, I'd give him a 9. Compared to everyone else, I'd give him a 9, Allison coming in a close second and Danny pulling the rear.
Adam was attrocious. I don't understand what people see in him, aside from his pretty face. I wouldn't buy an album/cd of screaming shouts followed by off-key woman sounding notes to save my life.
I am a big fan of Matt. Of all of them, he in my opinion is well rounded in the music business. I do think that he needs to get back on the piano with a jazzy rendition. He seems to be more connected while playing. I look forward to hearing him every week, and hope that he does take the competition. Even if he doesn't I would love to hear a contempory jazz album from him.
Hey Public,
Matt is a very talented person, however that song he did last night was a tad disappointing and it may earn him a trip home tonight, some parts of the song seemed forced.
if you listen to the song for a second time on youtube, it sounds better than when you hear it for the first time on the TV.
He did a great job with a difficult song! Shows new technical skill each week. Technique and difficulty, however, seems to be beyond the average viewer.
Matt was awesome! Gokey needs to go and can take his heart shape hands with him along with his smugness and smirk. Matt is sooooo much more talented than him.
I totally agreed with Randy. I thought changing his key was a bad move. The whole song sounded off key to me and I think his performance was bad enough to send him home tonight. One of the first times I did not agree with Simon. I usually think he is right on the money. Not last night. I think when he listens to the performance again he will regret what he said.
Not crazy about it, he seemed to keep changing his singing style, and I agree on the pitchiness. Shame cause this should've been his week.
I don't know what was wrong with the song. I loved the song choice for him, one of my favorites. And I'm not a musical expert, I don't know if Matt took Jamie's advice about the key and it didn't work, or if he didn't take Jamie's advice. Either way, I was hoping for a more bluesy version of the song, and while there were touches there wasn't enough. I think he will be in the bottom 2, and most likely going home.
Simon was trying to be smart.....Matt going home tonight.
Matt has great talent. Nomatter if he wins or not someone will pick him up and he'll makes records – and I'LL BUY IT. He has swagger and soul. Justin Timberlake wannabe? Who cares – like noone else sings like Justin Timberlake?
You go Matt G. I LOVE everyweek you sing!
LOOOOOOOOOOOVED it!!! He's my fave.
if he studies music, then he should know how not to slide off the edge of notes- which he did through the whole song. He's done.
I am sorry, the man cannot hold a pitch. WAY OFF. Booooring!
Another forgetable performance. Matt should have been sent home weeks, of not months, ago.
I thought Matt was definitely off key. I think it is awful how people say negative things about the idols and how they look. You are watching a singing contest, not a beauty contest. Matt should have gone home before Anoop, but because Anoop didn't jump around the stage, he didn't have a lot of fans who voted. Matt is incredibly talented. He can play the piano and I do believe he has a nice voice, it was just last night he was off key.
Matt, it is time to go home. You are good but not better that the rest.
Great appearance and performance by Matt.
I totally agree – I thought it sounded off key and strange! I definitely didn't see any "brilliant" there......
Go Matt ♫ Go Matt ♫
It is time for you to leave.
Man, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one! I thought it was BAADDD-and not in a good way....!
Matt's performance last night was painful. He has no stage presence and his vocal skills are not on par with the other 4 contestants. America got it right a few weeks. He should have been gone by now.
I am sorry..Would you pay 75.00 to hear this guy sing? Is he really marketable? I really cannot understand how he was saved first of all. Second of all I cannot understand how he made it to the top 100. Go home..
The only tone deaf people here are the ones who think Matt was off key. Matt was perfectly ON key with that rendition of My Funny Valentine and I nearly jumped out of my seat when Randy said he was "pitchy". Pitchy? What the h3ll does THAT mean? Randy shows his ignorance and lack of musical knowledge when he uses the term "pitchy". No such word in music. You are either flat, sharp or on key. And Matt was on key. I could have lived with a few less runs, but overall he sang much better than either Allison or Chris and I can definitely see him being in the top 3.
A lot of what I am hearing is kind of the same thing people were saying about Justin Timberlake. I am a Timberlake fan and think that Matt defiinetly has the potential. Has he picked the best song every time NO. But he has what it takes. Simon is right on!!!!!!
I completely agree with you. I did not like his performance and was completely surprised with Simon's comments. Was he watching the same show I was?
I have no idea how anyone can say Matt was even slightly off key. He nailed it! This was definitely Matt's genre! He was fantastic! I really like Matt, Adam and Danny. Kris wasn't as boring as he normally is. Has Kris EVER hit a high note without straining his face?
There were four really good performances last night. Unfortunally Matt;s performance was not one of the good ones. I usually agree with Simon, but not last night. Matt should be gone this week based on last nights performance. Adam still has an edge on the other performers, but Allison and Kris are very close. I don't think Danny will make the top 3, even with all the judges pushing for him. The home voters will place Kris and Allison in the top 3 and likely Adam and Kris in the final 2. Allison is very good, but the competition is so strong this season she is not likely to make it to the finals. She will have a career in music though.
yeah, I didn't understand Simon's comments at all – Matt was so off tune it was painful. I wanted to smack some sense into Simon – is he touting the party line here, or did he genuinely think Matt sounded good? Very, very random.
When I heard Simon's comments, I thought maybe I was going crazy. He was horrible and off key for almost the entire song. It's time for him to go...
I guess it's in the "ear of the beholder." I have never understood the fascination with Matt. Neither my husband nor I think he's a great singer, nor is he "marketable" as others state. We all have our opinions!
I'm not feelin' Matt, dawg. He's a Justin Timberlake wannabe. We already have a Justin Timberlake. I don't want a copycat. He was my least favorite last night. He MUST have sounded better in person than over the airwaves since Simon praised him. I think he should go home tonight.
I need ear pluggs for Adam. Matt has soul and talent and I wish him the best of luck!
I just don't get him. He's a great, great talent but BORING!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't like this performance at all!
Not my favorite of last night..I would say he and Allison in the bottom..
We were floored when Simon called Matt's performance brilliant. Our family would rank him #5. He is talented and has a future in music biz! (However, Simon, he's no Susan Boyle) Tonight will be interesting!!!
He had one moment where he didn't quite make it up to a note but....other than that he was smooth man!
Ahhh why is everyone dogging Matt on here? He was awesome last night! Sounded very real and perfect for that style.
PLEASE SHUT UP ABOUT ADAM! AHHHHHHHHHHH!
Adam will not sell to the mainstream, he can sing, he can entertain but he is too much, he's cocky and most people can't relate to him.
I don't know what Simon is up to but he always tries to rock the boat at this stage of the game. Matt was horrible. He destoyed a classic. Allison rocked, Adam is the best and Danny was awesome, Those are my top three
Simon does the reverse psychology thing when it's down to the last few. Say good things about Matt –bye bye Matt.
That was not a good performance! Off key and boring! End of line for you Matt!
Shannon- what is an Urban Run???? When you say Urban do you men inner city, ghetto, black???
He should go home this week. They never should have saved his behind two weeks ago. If he had taken Jamie Foxx advise and sang falsetto the song would have sounded a lot better.
I didn't agree with Simon at all. I always look to him to make the best critique of the performance, but this time he let me down. Matt needs to go. He's great but definitely not worthy of sticking around another week.
Needs to go....
Couldn't agree more with the review, I was in utter shock when Paula and Simon actually liked this performance.
Ken – YOU are tone deaf! I have been directing musical theatre for many, many years. I have perfect pitch. Too bad Matt didn't last night. I like the guy, but he was the worst. The best performances tonight were by Kris, Adam, and Danny (in that order).
Matt was just awful. He blew one note so badly that my wife and I both cringed. He's hung on three weeks or more longer than he should have. I can't believe Lil went home before this no-talent groaner. And to the blogger, it's apparent you know little about music or music theory. Changing the key a tune is performed in does not 'mess with' the tune in any way, it just places it in a register more favorable to the vocalist. You are displaying how little you know with each passing week.
I really like him but he was awful last night. I don't know WHAT Simon was hearng!
Matt is TOTALLY remarkable. Maybe not last night, but generally he is so great. He deserves to be there, but I think maybe his confidence has been shaken. He can definitely sing and sing well, I personally do not get why everyone likes Kris so much. He seems like a nice enough guy, but I have never heard him sing something that knocked my socks off.
Snowball, you and Simon must both have been listening to someone elst. This guy is always off pitch and he really, really sucks! And that stupid HAT!
Please America, send this guy home so we won;t have to endure him another week!
Matt was really good at this performance. I felt a connection. I don't get why some people think it's pitchy. I think he had a nice twist to the song and his rendition was really unique.
This wan one of his best performances in my opinion. But, Matt has not been consistent and that may be a problem. Everyone pulled off Rat Pack night. But, I felt Matt and Kris were the best. Adam and Danny were okay and I expected more from them. Danny has been a disappointment for me his songs always sound the same. I also do not feel the connection as I do with the others during his performances. Kris was sexy tonight and I usally don't think of him in this way. But, I do think he is shining more and more. My top three are in this order: Adam, Allison and Kris. The can sell records and appeal to audience. Allison and Kris just need more experience on the stage. Unfortunately, no-one can touch Adam unless he really screws up a performance.
I too was confused when only Randy had negative things to say.
I thought he was pitchy, he just seemed all over the place. I stopped eating when I heard Simons critique, I thought he was joking...but he was serious. Matts best performance? I sure don't think so, I think it was one of his worst....
I thought he would be going home for sure when I heard his performance, but Simon holds a lot of weight, now I'm thinking Allison and Kris are going to be on the bottom 🙁
Bye Bye Matt and hat! Tired of hearing you and your crap falsetto. Go back to singing in the shower where you belong.
L8R!
I was so hoping Matt would do "Mack the Knife", would have been just perfect for him......hope he reads and will consider.
Just. Please. Go. Away.
This is one very hard song to sing, and I just don't feel he was up to it. My complaint isn't so much whether he was always on pitch (and it's just nuts trying to sing this song plain and simple and stay in tune), but that his voice didn't seem strong enough for it, and this is a common complaint I have with Matt.
My daughter and I loved him tonight. We voted for him a bunch, but I thought all the contestants were great – though Danny Gokey is starting to annoy me a little. The choir director image is there, in my opinion. He is a bit too cocky for a guy who is not that great.
Absolutely the worst performance of the evening. I'm not saying it was bad, because it wasn't. But it was not on par with the others.
Matt was just off- I have to agree with the others who think that Simon has some sort of agenda here. Poor Matt did NOT sound good.
At this point of American Idol there aren't any weak contestants. Sadly for Matt he kind of messed up his son tonight. He's already been voted off the show once and I think tonight will be the second time.
Ken Ken Ken,
Yes I agree that Matt is very talented and that his performance was right on for those who know the song. However this show is about popularity and appeal to those that watch the show. Most people that watch this show, are not the type to listen to and look for sophisticated musical nuance. Success in the music business is not always talent, but appeal to your audience, look at Madonna, does she really have singing talent? That is why Chris and Danny are likely to go farther in the competition. Allison who I think also has an incredible amount of vocal talent lacks the appeal factor for a significant portion of the viewers, why I don't know. But clearly this show is not about talent per se.
Bottom three:
Danny
Kris
Allison
Matt will go home this week. Someone has to go and it is getting harder and harder to weed out the weakest performer, but overall Matt just did not measure up to the rest of the pack.
Well, at this point in the competition it is getting harder and harder to separate the weak from strong, the best from no so great. My thought is that Matt had the overall weakest performance and I think it was obvious that he just was not comfortable with the key change that Jamie suggested. He just couldn't puu it off. Given all the advice that went right with the other contestants, i don't think it was bad advice, just not so great execution. Matt will be going home this week.
Matt , great preformance. Dont, know what all the fuss about Danny, I don't think he ever sounds too great. Matt will go a long way, when the show is over, I want to go to the idle show just to go see him. I also think there is too much fuss about Adam. Matt is equal or better than him. He always sings from the heart. Thanks Simon, Matt was billiant.
Go Matt, to the end.
Matt was fantastic tonight. Adam belongs on Broadway. Not sure I would buy a CD from Danny. Who's left?
I agree with Simon and Paula, Matt was one of the best tonight, I do think he should make it to the top two. He is very talanted, I don't think Randy likes him. I hope Kara is not taking Paula place. I don't think the show will be the same without Paula. But for Matt, don't think he should go. Danny or Allison should be next. I think Allison. Matt if you read these things, you have many fans. Matt go all the way.
Jamie Foxx suggested Matt change the key to better suit him. There is no one "standard" key for any song. Unfortunately it didn't help him much.
Ken. I agree – that was musically a brilliant performance. I love the tone of his voice – his lower register is gorgeous. I enjoy Adam and Alison also, but Matt has the most vocal talent.
I wish Matt had not set himself up by saying that this music genre is his favorite, believes he can excel in, just because he is trained in Jazz...what a let down!!! Previous contestants, Constantine Mouralis and Malinda Doolittle have done this song and check out their arrangement...they scored great and the creative liberties, they took paid off big time. For Matt, he played it safe and he fumbled. I am so sorely disappointed!!! Simon's evaluation...don't even get me started – this is one that I totally disagreed with him!
I USUALLY admire Simon's truthfulness but THIS time .. something is off! Matt was lousy as far as I am concerned & Allison outdid herself!
Sayonara Matt!
I think matt was great, he can really sing. I do not see myself buying adam, chris, or danny's cd but I would buy matts
i didnt see anyone post the point that Simon picked on Kris and Allison for not being confident enough and in it to win....but no such comment about Matt! Matt seems least confident of all of them to me.
Pitchy and not very hot....time for Matt to go along with his JT hat
can he get any worse time to go Matt
He has to go, there is already a Justin Timberlake and Matt is no way that good
Matt is my american idol.
What was in Simon's coke tonight? Usually love what he says, but he was way off on this one. Sorry Matt, pitchy, baby, pitchy.
I thought he sounded very off key at the beginning, somewhat better at the end.
It was painful to listen to and I am so disappointed they saved him two weeks ago. I usually agree with Simon, but tonight... what was he listening to, Matt needs to go!!
He sucks
He did sing off key on several notes, what was Simon listening to?
Ken, I don't know too many "real" musicians who admit to watching American Idol, so kudos to you, oh brave one!
You people must be tone deaf. Matt is ALWAYS on pitch. I just went to YouTube to listen to My Funny Valentine again. Simon was right, it was brilliant!
Can't figure out why there's so much hate on Matt. He's a prince of a man...a Big Brother, actually, and he's a fabulous musician.
If you want boring, see Kris Allen and Danny Gokey.
Matt is seldom in pitch, and the hat he wears makes him look like a dork. He appears to want to be "cool", but just can't hack it. The real problem is, he just can't sing.
Matt can sing but he doesn't emotionally connect to the songs he sings. He should have been gone three weeks ago and he should be gone again this week...but with crazy voters like Ken you never know.
Boring and pitchy.
I'm willing to concede that the first part was just a little rough, but Matt came through with a brilliant performance. You just try to sing that song some time.
Next to Adam, Matt is probably the most marketable Idol left in the competition. He's very very talented and a bona fide musician and singer. Wake up, people, and stop picking on Matt. People will buy tickets to see Adam and Matt, and I'm not so sure about the rest of the top five. Can you see Danny Gokey or Kris Allen selling out a concert?
OH LORD! PITCHY PITCHY, AND STOP THOSE SILLY 'WANNA BE' URBAN RUNS! Thsi guy has no style, you MUST get the wart on his forehead removed, and he's just not that good! Sweet little Allison has him beat head to toe in soul, charisma and talent!
i would love to see an upset tommorow night and see like Danny leave it would make the show more interesting because at this pace we know what is going to happen
Matt rocked it. He was amazing!
Ugh!!!
I liked Matt's performance and agree with Simon. What I don't understand is how everyone thought Gokey was so great. I thought he was awful and did nothing more than he always does – sing as loud as he can and growl.
Matt should leave this week, he should already be gone and simon was so lying when he said his singing was good, it was not
Matt sounded weird to me but maybe he was just offkey; it had the same effect as when I used to slow down grndad's old records with my finger; well everything but the 'popping' sound of grndad's hand on my rearend. Hmm; Simon thought it was brilliant but what does Simon know? He's tooo busy playing games w/ Paula.
This was Matt's best performance since Georgia on My Mind. this is a very difficult song to sing and while I agree that it started out a bit rough, he got it together quickly and I thought it was super.
Oh, why oh why did they use the save on Matt. This is torture to endure. He sang off key and seemed so nervous. I hope he's eliminated because this is so wrong. Matt shouldn't have come this far. They wasted the save.
yep... definitely horrible performance
I don't know what he is still doing there
Yes, off-key. And inconsistent mood and phrasing. I don't know what Simon was hearing.
America and a vast majority of the posters are either a) not musicians, or b) tone deaf. Matt's performance tonight was stellar. For those who know anything about the original version of "My Funny Valentine", you know that it is an incredibly difficult song to sing and only a truly classically-trained, talented musician can even touch it. Matt put his own spin on it. Simon was right on the money – Matt was brilliant. It is clear that vocally, he is the most talented person on the show.
Seriously, the Justin Timberlake comparisons are amateur hour and bush league. I wear a hat cocked to the side on occasion, but by no means am I a "Justin Timberlake wannabe." I've said it before, and I'll say it again, if you want to compare Matt to current artists, compare him to Robin Thicke and/or Glenn Lewis.
Also, for the last time, there is no such term as "pitchy"; it's simple – you are either sharp or flat. Even the writer for this blog is apparently tone deaf and/or a teeny bopper.
Bottom 3 (based on tonight's performances):
1) Danny
2) Alison
3) Kris (I like Kris a lot, but his performance tonight was both safe and boring)
I agree with the original post. Matt was off key. Time to go home with your hats.
I thought this was one of his best tonight.
I usually agree with Simon about almost everything. We obviously weren't listening to the same Matt though!
It wasn't good. I was surprised by Simon and then decided he was playing a game because Allison was really good. Matt just wasn't great tonight and I did want to like him. Constantine, and I can't believe I'm saying this, sang that song much better.
Adam's performance was a direct rip-off of Muse's Matt Bellamy's performance including the staircase and the piano opening. So much for originality, and Adam you are no Matt. Long live Muse!
Simon has an agenda. This was off key and dull.
He was pretty good tonight. I didn't watch him (back to the TV) and he was alright. Better than chickie and Kris.
No it was a good performance. Listen to the original song and you will see that the diction and everything is part of it. Good job matt
No it was a good performance. Listen to the original song and you will see that the diction and everything is part of it. Good job <att
Totally agree with Dave and J Burns – Simon is manipulating the vote
And the fix is in...Simon's comments have totally proved that American Idol is semi-fixed.
Maybe I am being a conspiracy theorist, but I think that Simon, at times, praises a performance to make voters feel someone is secure so they don't feel the urgency to vote thus helping to insure the person gets voted off. A bit of a reverse psychology thing...sort of like what he did with Allison when he said he thought she might be in trouble tonight. In that case, I think he wants to make sure she stays in the competition so he scares her fans into voting and voting. In the case of Matt, I think he thinks it is Matt's time to go.
*hat...not fat
It just hit me why Simon loves Matt so much...he wasted the save on him a couple of weeks ago, so he is trying to save face!
Agree with Simon 100%. I usually agree with your posts but you are off on this one! He did great! Simon was absolutely right!
I totally agree with Randy...way off key and pitchy. Not sure what Simon Cowell is listening with. Sure can't be his ears. Like I said in a post on Kris' page...Simon knows his comments can manipulate the results...why he's trying to hang onto Matt, I don't know. I thought Allison and Kris were far better.
But with three out of five ending up in the bottom three, the odds are getting tough. I personally think Matt is the weakest of the night so far...and has been unpredictable all season long.
Definitely not that great. I just can't get over how unmarketable he is: the ill-fitting suit and the awkward fat that his face can't pull off do him no favors.
He started out in a weird place and although it was on pitch for the weird key, it just sounded forced and out of place. I think he will be the one to go – or at least I hope so.
Matt was not at his best tonight. He has a great voice, but it is in control of him.
I agree he was all over the place vocally
Not a real fan of this Justin Timberlake wannabe....sorry!
I have NO IDEA what Simon was listening to but it was not what I was listening to....the beginning was AWFUL....he (somewhat) redeemed himself towards the end but he is the one TO GO tonight!!!
Can someone explain to me how this guy still in the competition?
I think Matt is amazing, and he is my favorite in the whole competition!!
I totally agree it started off so poorly. He came together but practice he sounded brilliant. I would use those words.
I think he's talented – more so then he appears on stage.
Go Matt.. (Don't go yet)..
SO out of tune and awkward! What was Simon seeing/hearing??
It was one of Matt's best performances. And, Matt, thanks for hiding the third eye. People now focus on your talents vs. the pulsating orb on your forehead.
I loved that song, he sang it with heart and that is all that matters!
I agree with you, Matt was NOT in his game tonight as Randy would say, and what is up with Simon? Is he really tone deaf tonight? I can't believe he praised Matt but discourages Allison!!
I don't get what was up with Simon but, Matt was definitely "pitchy". Even my tone deaf husband noticed it.
Matt Giraud will not make it to the top 3.
Either Simon has completely lost it or he's purposely trying to get Allison out of the competition. Matt was completely off key the entire song. He definitely sounded better in rehearsal and shouldn't have listened to Foxx.
Unless America is tone deaf as well, we should be saying goodbye to Matt and his hat tomorrow.
I'm with ya, girl! Once again, I agree with Randy. I thought his diction (perhaps the Nat King Cole stuff) was odd and forced. There was a moment where I felt like he was trying to channel Billie Holiday.
It was a very inconsistent performance. It's unusual for him: he tends to lack consistency from week to week, but not within a single performance. I, too, do NOT understand Simon's assessment.
it was OK. 7 out of 10.