Britain's got talent is over but while it was on it introduced the world to someone i feel is one of the best singers i've ever had the pleasure to listen to.
Alice Fredenham has an amazing talent, one of the very few of her kind. In Simon Cowell's words, "She could sing the phone book."
She sounds like a mixture of Amy Whinehouse, Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth and beautiful velvet.
I could listen to her sing all night. And though she didn't even make the final due to her slip up in the semi's, i believe she would have a great career and i hope someone gives her the chance to.(Simon i'm referring to you...)
I'll leave you with some of her work and let you decide if you think she's got the goods.
So after the first night of audience voting, here is a run-down on who i think killed thier performances and should go through easily. Here are our top 5 picks of the night
1. Carly Rose Sonenclar
Every time i hear this girl is 13, it is just so unbelievable She took on Bruno Mars' It will rain and blew the roof off. Simon said we are watching a star in the making and i totally agree. With that performance i think she set the pace for others to follow in the competition.
Rating: 5/5
2. Fifth HARMONY
I guess the name change really worked a great change in this group. They have embraced their diversity and that was what they showed last night. It was a brilliant rendition of Christina Perri's "a thousand years". Really hope it is not a one off performance and they can keep it up.
Rating: 4.5/5
3. LYRIC 145
When i originally watched it, i thought it was whack, but i watched it again and i watched it again and i watched it again and they were in Simon's words, "bloody fantastic"Big ups to them, i think they are an american revelation and they will go far...
Rating: 4.4/5
4. Beatrice Miller/ Vino Alan
there was a tie for 4th place as we couldn't decided who was better between Beatrice and Vino. Both did awesome jobs on their songs and delivered with such perfection and emotion. The case could be made for Beatrice that she is young but.. a tie is the best we could come up with.
Rating: 4.2/5
5. Diamond WHITE
So happy she is back. She didn't deserve to be sent off, and she showed why. Not her best, i must say but good enough to make our top 5 or 6 if you may. Singing Whitney Houston's I have nothing again albeit very straight-forward this time she did her best to make it her own.
Rating: 4.0/5
tell us if you agree or disagree with our ratings.
Here we go again.. Day 2 of the X factor 2012. And we take a look at who rocked it and who sucked it (no offence)....
The Talent Johnny Maxwell -
singing an original is always a risk when you have Simon on the judges panel. this dude really rocked it though. A great job for a 16 year old.
Jason Brock - Oh My Gosh.. i admit i thought this dude wouldn't have any talent with all his rambling... but he was amazing... that was awesome. Like LA Reid said, his voice is any song writer's dream..
Carly Rose Sonenclare - Wow.... Wow...WOW..WOW!!!! Words cant describe this talent.... no words i can think of
The Untalented Lexa Berman - whew... that was annoying.. and Simon LIKED HER?? what was he thinking??
Patrick Ford - One of the most annoying auditions i've ever watched. Super obsessed with britney and was so awkward.. Hmmm.. Four NO'S. Deservedly
What a week for the X Factor. The beginning of something great i hope
Yea, Simon Cowell is back on air, with his host of judges for a new season of the X-Factor USA. And with Britney Spears on the judges panel expect ratings to sky rocket. Okay down to the premiere, obviously mind blowing as expected. Cowell has been in this game long enough to know what to do and how to have an outstanding first show on air. This one was full of drama and serious talent as well as the fully-untalented...
Britney is an awesome judge i must say. I think she would own this season. Watch out Christina, you just got X'ed.
I think the edge the X factor has is encapsulating the stories of the contestants (like Jillian)
So expect more drama in this season
The Talent
Paige held her own on stage LA. Reid compared her to Ri-Ri
Paige Thomas - Great looking, beautiful and an amazing voice... will definitely go far
Emblem 3 - In one word - Awesome. Did an original song and completely nailed it.
Watch OUT for these guys...
Jennel Garcia - She is a feisty one. And she has a great voice. One of the many you will want to watch out for...
four yeses for this amazing teen...
Jillian Jensen - that was the moment of the premiere, the bullied teenager just scored a victory, not just for her but for all those who have been bullied and she showed that everyone is a star, in their own way.
Her moment with Demi was magical and i have never heard so much pain in any voice. she is amazing
The Un-Talented
SHAWN ARMENTA- candy girl?? really?? was this guy serious at all?? And he attacked Demi for Auto-tuning her voice. FAIL!!!
Kaci Newton - Bitchy and really annoying and very untalented, and as Simon said, she sounded like she was dying...
Don Phillips - awesomely weird, he did a duet with Britney?? and she said no?? he deserved a no though... And then he cries that he let her down. It was touching.. in a weird way.
Mmmm... I don't know Quatro Deanne - i will reserve my comments on this one though. But he went through because the judges embraced the madness.
I think this season would be amazing so keep your wednesday nights open...
