Not only did this week's contestants on American Idol get to feel like a music star, but a movie star. The 'songs from the movies' theme consisted of only 20 or so songs that the contestants had to choose from, not MILLIONS as Simon says, but the contestants dealt with what they had. This week was special on American Idol in that the contestants not only performed solo songs but duets as well.
Lee Dewyze and Crystal Bowersox sung "Falling Slowly" from the film Once. Once is one of those few movies that shapes you as a person and sticks with you for the rest of your life, even in a subconscious form. "It's a love story that never happens"-Crystal fully suiting the plot. "Love stories" never end like this one... like they should, realistically. Once reshapes your way of viewing life; seeing it through a passion for love and music.
With choosing this song, Lee and Crystal have just about guaranteed themselves as the "finale couple" by showing great connection throughout the performance and harmonizing like they're voices were made to suit the other's. Casey James is great when he's acoustic but can't possibly be talented enough to compete with Lee and Crystal no matter how much he flirts with Kara, or how much she blushes as mrs. robinson.
For Lee Dewyze's solo performance, he sung Kiss From a Rose playing his home-port instrument, the guitar. I love seeing him with his guitar, giving him look more of a singer/songwriter vibe and more of a "real" feeling in his songs.
Michael Lynch, before saying his goodbyes, sung a duet with Casey that was also inspirational, but not at the same level as the "power couple." However, Mike was much more connected and "giving" than Casey...probably because he's just bigger and has more room for sound and soul. On the other hand, Casey is doing the best with what he's got, hair and country-loving voice, to stay in the competition.
It's all up to you, America, to choose the final two. The end is nearing with more suspense than ever. Who. Will. You. Choose?
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