Queen of the Bottom Three on RockStar: INXS stays safe
curlio
2005-08-25 03:09:03
Suzie McNeil has proclaimed herself the Queen of the Bottom Three. Unfortunately she did that a week too late, as she was completely safe this week. RockStar: INXS kicked up the drama tonight with a one hour results show, featuring some reaction from the rockers back at the mansion after the show.
Next up were some short scenes of what happened back at the mansion after the show. Jordis Unga was upset at "butchering" a really good song, Marty Casey talked about the "less screaming" comment, and Ty Taylor thought that some people didn't do their best and thought they should feel what it's like to be in the bottom three. I wonder if he was talking about Jordis?
Brooke Burke told the rockers that if they felt they deserved the encore, to raise their hands, amazingly enough JD Fortune raised his hand (who would have predicted that?) also going up were Suzie's, Ty's, and Deanna's hands. Brooke asked Ty and Deanna why they felt they deserved the encore. Ty felt like it was a show last night, and not a competition. Deanna was really proud of the song she and Ty wrote. Brooke also asked Mig Ayesa why he didn't feel like he deserved it. Mig answered that he was proud of his song, but felt like others were more deserving.
Dave Navarro said that the performer who got the encore tonight always sets the bar high vocally and nails their performances. But last night, this person went above and beyond. The self-proclaimed Queen of the Bottom Three, Suzie McNeil got the encore this week. She was shocked, but managed to rock the house with her performance of "Start Me Up" by the Rolling Stones.
Then we got an extended look at what happened back at the mansion. The rockers toasted the two original songs. Deanna was upset about the comments that she's in her comfort zone every week. Marty said that if INXS tells him to tone it down, he'll turn it up. He felt like he needed to do it like that because music in general is moving towards more intense stuff like System of a Down. Jordis was terribly upset about her performance, wondering what she would do in the bottom three. Ty wanted to see if the bottom three would reflect the performances.
Brooke then went through and talked to several contestants. Marty talked about his decision to go the opposite direction from what INXS told him. He said he does listen to what INXS tells him and incorporates that into his performance. But he pointed out that he's sat on a stool for two weeks and sang a ballad before that. He wants to meet the band halfway, but can't go all the way or he'll lose his personality. Dave told Marty he misses the scary conductor guy. Tim Farriss back-peddled from the band's comments last night and said that it was one of the best performances. Their comments to him were a test, he said, to see how Marty would handle it, and he handled it great. I agree that he handled it great, but wonder if criticism by fans motivated Tim's back-peddling, or if it truly was a test.
Deanna Johnston talked about her "comfort zone" pointing out that writing an original in hours, rehearsing it, and all that jazz was definitely not comfortable. She says she can't change who she is in her core. Dave agreed that they need to stay true to who they are, as only one of them will get the job, the rest will need to stay who they are. Kirk said the band wants to push the rockers, to see what they are capable of.
JD said it really is about meeting the band halfway, but some people may be better suited for that while others are better suited for other things. I think that was a really diplomatic way for him to say "I'm the one who can meet you halfway, not the others". Dave thinks that JD is really suited to sing INXS' back catalogue. JD says the back catalogue is the reason he became a singer.
Suzie made a hat especially for tonight that said "Queen of the Bottom Three." She's come to terms with it, and will give INXS no reason to say goodbye. Dave told her that she has one of the strongest voices in the competition and he will wear her hat if she is in the bottom three.
Jordis took a big risk with "Dream On" but she didn't realize how big of a risk it was until she went into rehearsal. She said she would probably do the same thing again until she got it right. She also said she would be upset if she wasn't in the bottom three, as everyone else did great. Dave agreed it was Jordis' worst performance ever, but it showed a lot of guts to go for that note. If she did land in the bottom three, at least it would be because she had the guts to do that. Jon would love to hear Jordis sing an INXS song.
Brooke announced that the bottom three at the end of the show last night were Deanna, Ty, and Jordis. Also in the bottom three at some point during the voting were JD, Marty, and Mig - making Suzie the only one who wasn't in the bottom three. Suzie was shocked and said it felt really good to not be in the bottom three. Dave was just thrilled that he didn't have to wear the hat.
One at a time the bottom three were announced, and then performed. The first person into the bottom three was Ty. Dave said he completely didn't understand why Ty was in the bottom. Kirk said the band liked his performance last night and wanted to hear "What You Need" tonight. I like Ty's performance, he had loads of energy and interaction with the crowd. Kirk said it was a great performance, and wanted to know how Ty felt singing INXS. Ty said there is something about the music that makes him want to dance.
Next into the bottom three was Deanna. Dave told her to forget about the comfort zone thing and just do her thing. Andrew told her to sing "Elegantly Wasted." I'm not a big fan of Deanna's voice, but she did look very comfortable singing that song. Andrew asked her how it was to sing INXS. Deanna said she loves to rock hard and dance and this combines both for her.
That left JD, Mig, Marty, and Jordis still in danger. None of them had been in the bottom three before. Just a quick question here - how many of you were screaming at your TV "LET IT BE JD!"? I was!! Anyhow it ended up being Marty, which really upset Dave. Dave called it an absolute crime and tossed his mic down. Jon pointed out that last week Marty was in the top three, and now the bottom three. They wanted him to sing "Don't Change." I think he did very good at meeting the band halfway. He was still himself, a little intense and hard rock, but still singing an INXS song. I thought he was excellent, and apparently so did the crowd. Jon told him soak it up and called it impressive. Marty found it very powerful to be in the bottom three.
At decision time, Tim said that it's not such a bad thing to be in the bottom three anymore, as they get to hear the rockers sing INXS songs. Marty did an awesome job, and would not be going home. Instead they sent Deanna home, which shocked me. I thought they were huge fans of her voice and would save her for another week and send Ty home instead. Deanna was upset, as were the other contestants. Almost everyone was crying. Deanna said she really wanted to lead INXS. She thanked the other rockers and told them they were really talented.
I do wonder why the band back-peddled on their comments from last night. They seemed so sure of themselves that Marty wasn't singing properly and that Mig wasn't singing INXS type songs. Now tonight they seem to have changed their minds. I could bring up an old American Idol conspiracy theory, that they want those guys in the bottom. I do feel that Marty was in the bottom mainly due to the comments by INXS. Ultimately it was a good thing for Marty, I think, to be in the bottom three. He got to show off that he can do INXS songs and still be himself. That puts Marty a step ahead of JD, Mig, and Jordis. I also think that Marty's comments tonight were very wise. I don't think that the winner should so readily give themselves up just to be a member of INXS. I don't know if that's what INXS is looking for or not, but it won't do anyone any good. I still have high hopes that INXS is truly looking for a new member, not just a temporary fill-in. I also think more than ever that Marty has a good shot at the winning position.
Marty stinks. He has a hard time hitting any notes so he has figured out that if he screams into the microphone he half-way sounds like he knows what he is doing. Can't imagine INXS picking someone like Marty to be their front man.
ok well very quickly, Deanna will live to show herself a star somewhere else. Jordis is too good for INXS. The best they can do is open for her. Marti is a rockstar already but not for INXS. Honestly, JD seems the right fit.
I have to wonder in what direction INXS wants to go.
1 – continue in the same direction: Ty, Suzie & Mig
2 – change things a bit: JD & Jordis
3 – change things a lot: Marty
Option one allows them to keep their fan base and add a few. But would there really be any point in re-releasing the existing catalogue? Wouldn’t fans be happy enough with the original recordings?
Option two would allow INXS to re-release, and stay in a comfortable zone…but I doubt they would regain their once glory.
Option three would allows a complete re-release (for those who do like Marty)…and there is the chance of reinventing themselves and big fame (or failure)
Originally, I would have put my money on option 1 (Ty, Suzie & Mig) but after INXS's about face today, I think it will be someone from option 2 or 3. While I admittedly am a fan of Marty, I somehow can’t see him performing with INXS (even though I think his rendition, while a bit rough was good and interesting).
INXS must know that Marty is the Only way they can rerelease their old songs...and have them Sell!
BTW- I thought it was funny when Dave said he missed the "Scary Conductor Guy"
Marty, a great guy but unfortunately he can't sing. I can't imagine someone that can't sing in tune winning.
JD sounds like he belongs in a bad 80's euro pop band.
I can see Mig, Marty or Ty heading the band INXS. As a fan of their old music, i have a hard time seeing a woman as a lead singer, no matter what road they choose. Deanna did a GREAT job with her song last night, so i hope she goes on to front a band of her own. Jordis really beat up the Aerosmith song, and I just think J.D. is just way too in to himself to see the real picture....... "he isn't that sexy or a good singer"!
Seemed better than in past weeks for some reason, not sure if it is the tension now that we are so close to the end or what.
Anyway, first off I went back and listened to many of the performances over the last seven weeks of the top seven to see how it sounds sequentially and I have to say that it does make a difference to do that.
Earlier I had felt that Mig and Marty were the best and now I have to say that Mig doesn't sound so great when you go over his 7 weeks combined. He does great on stage but vocally he is flat at times and his voice is somewhat bland. I was suprised at this, also at how well Jordis did sound on a couple of songs. They weren't Rock songs but I can see why she has so many fans. Still on the rock songs she did do she has been bad, and how she missed the bottom three this week is mind-boggling, even as she stood there you could see how nervous she was to perform. Also I was shocked to see her smoking in the mansion and wondering why she can't hit the high notes. Cough. How serious can you be if you smoke and want to sing for your profession.
I wasn't suprised to see Ty and Deanna in the bottom this week though, but it was interesting to see Marty. I thought he did a great job on I Alone earlier, a song that he acted out as well as sang as it isn't a love song as it seems.
Anyway they gave Deanna a very tough INXS song to do that is rather repetitive and weak and she didn't do so great on it. Ty was so-so with his, and Marty did great which was surprising.
And Deanna leaving isn't such a shock as she really took the chance by doing an original song that really she didn't have the time to make work. That put her in the bottom and then she got the tough song to do yet again.
So now we are down to six and I think JD has had a far better voice than he has been given credit for after I listened to all his performances. Marty has done very well, Mig has been pretty flat, Ty has been changing each week which isn't so good, Suzie has been in the bottom too many times, and Jordis has been lucky.
Excuse me, but when is JD going home??? I can not stand him! Just gotta add, I absolutely love Jordis, but I hope she doesn't win. I would like to see her come out with something solo. She is by far my favorite on the show. I think Mig fits best with INXS. In the end, I think it will be a tie between him and Marty.
I think Marty and Mig are the top runners to win this thing. Marty's personality is what is keeping him on top. Mig definitely has the better voice. I thought his original song was awesome. My top picks from the very beginning were these two and they haven't let me down!
Mig seems the obvious fit for the band being Australian. Aussie's are very patriotic to their own. I can't see an Amercian fronting this band. I can't see a woman fornting this band. Mig's vocal style and look seem the best fit. JD is too arogant. I dont see him working well with the band he will want to rearrange all their old songs. Some of the other singers are good but not a fit for this band.
I love J.D.!!!!! He has a great presence and voice! A combination that would definitely fit INXS. Why do people get angry with J.D. just because he knows what he wants and goes after it????
I think Marty did a really fantastic job, why tone it done when you're that good. Lets face it, if they want to change him, they'll never see the great performer he truely can be and will miss out on the experience of seeing a true rockstar being born.
But in truth, I still want MiG to win, I think he's fantastic and would fit in with the band perfectly.
Don't agree that Marty can't sing. Remember these are live performances. In a studio, all those blemishes disappear.
Marty is best way INXS can be revelent, they never really were revelent, even at their peak.
The flip flop was big *covering by band. I don't believe it was a test.
MIG is going to win this competition!
Can't you see that all the show is made to promote INXS for the new tour and australians are so patriotics, just like americans?
I won't be surprised if JD was hired just to put some spicy in the show. Wouldn't be fun if there's was not a BAD BOY in the show.
Marty? Sorry, he's too gotic performing, talking with that smooth voice in an interview and scream like a B... when he sings. He scares me!!
My opinion...if Mig is not the one...I don't want to listen any of the new songs that are to come.
Jordis>>>>SOLO(she's the best!!)
TY>>>>BROADWAY(he's an actor)
SUZIE>>>SOLO(great voice!!)
MARTY>>>PUNK/GOTIC BAND
JD>>>>ELVIS COVER IN VEGAS(no words)
INXS should respect the old fans not picking one just to make money!!
I still think it's gonna be a Marty/Mig showdown, and Mig has the home court advantage. Not because they're the best singers, but because they'd fit into INXS better than the others.
I'd love to hear more from suzie in the future though. She has an incredible voice, soothing and powerful at the same time, and when she sings, you can see that she's internalizing her songs. (she hits her vocal ceiling a little too quickly, but she still pulls it off.)
Jordis... I think we're gonna see her mess up more in the future. Not that her voice isn't great, but because her range is a little too narrow, and a lot of the songs in this competition have a high degree of pitch play. (c'mon, don't tell me that you haven't noticed her low notes are shaky and her high notes are just screams) She's best on the mid-high range, which she does beautifully, unfortunately rock songs don't tend to stay in that range.
what the hell's going on with inxs? what do they really want in their band? marty's really good. as for jd, alias is right, without him, there won't be any drama (or comedy) in the mansion.
Suzie McNeil has proclaimed herself the Queen of the Bottom Three. Unfortunately she did that a week too late, as she was completely safe this week. RockStar: INXS kicked up the drama tonight with a one hour results show, featuring some reaction from the rockers back at the mansion after the show.
Brooke Burke told the rockers that if they felt they deserved the encore, to raise their hands, amazingly enough JD Fortune raised his hand (who would have predicted that?) also going up were Suzie's, Ty's, and Deanna's hands. Brooke asked Ty and Deanna why they felt they deserved the encore. Ty felt like it was a show last night, and not a competition. Deanna was really proud of the song she and Ty wrote. Brooke also asked Mig Ayesa why he didn't feel like he deserved it. Mig answered that he was proud of his song, but felt like others were more deserving.
Dave Navarro said that the performer who got the encore tonight always sets the bar high vocally and nails their performances. But last night, this person went above and beyond. The self-proclaimed Queen of the Bottom Three, Suzie McNeil got the encore this week. She was shocked, but managed to rock the house with her performance of "Start Me Up" by the Rolling Stones.
Brooke then went through and talked to several contestants. Marty talked about his decision to go the opposite direction from what INXS told him. He said he does listen to what INXS tells him and incorporates that into his performance. But he pointed out that he's sat on a stool for two weeks and sang a ballad before that. He wants to meet the band halfway, but can't go all the way or he'll lose his personality. Dave told Marty he misses the scary conductor guy. Tim Farriss back-peddled from the band's comments last night and said that it was one of the best performances. Their comments to him were a test, he said, to see how Marty would handle it, and he handled it great. I agree that he handled it great, but wonder if criticism by fans motivated Tim's back-peddling, or if it truly was a test.
JD said it really is about meeting the band halfway, but some people may be better suited for that while others are better suited for other things. I think that was a really diplomatic way for him to say "I'm the one who can meet you halfway, not the others". Dave thinks that JD is really suited to sing INXS' back catalogue. JD says the back catalogue is the reason he became a singer.
Suzie made a hat especially for tonight that said "Queen of the Bottom Three." She's come to terms with it, and will give INXS no reason to say goodbye. Dave told her that she has one of the strongest voices in the competition and he will wear her hat if she is in the bottom three.
Brooke announced that the bottom three at the end of the show last night were Deanna, Ty, and Jordis. Also in the bottom three at some point during the voting were JD, Marty, and Mig - making Suzie the only one who wasn't in the bottom three. Suzie was shocked and said it felt really good to not be in the bottom three. Dave was just thrilled that he didn't have to wear the hat.
One at a time the bottom three were announced, and then performed. The first person into the bottom three was Ty. Dave said he completely didn't understand why Ty was in the bottom. Kirk said the band liked his performance last night and wanted to hear "What You Need" tonight. I like Ty's performance, he had loads of energy and interaction with the crowd. Kirk said it was a great performance, and wanted to know how Ty felt singing INXS. Ty said there is something about the music that makes him want to dance.
Next into the bottom three was Deanna. Dave told her to forget about the comfort zone thing and just do her thing. Andrew told her to sing "Elegantly Wasted." I'm not a big fan of Deanna's voice, but she did look very comfortable singing that song. Andrew asked her how it was to sing INXS. Deanna said she loves to rock hard and dance and this combines both for her.
That left JD, Mig, Marty, and Jordis still in danger. None of them had been in the bottom three before. Just a quick question here - how many of you were screaming at your TV "LET IT BE JD!"? I was!! Anyhow it ended up being Marty, which really upset Dave. Dave called it an absolute crime and tossed his mic down. Jon pointed out that last week Marty was in the top three, and now the bottom three. They wanted him to sing "Don't Change." I think he did very good at meeting the band halfway. He was still himself, a little intense and hard rock, but still singing an INXS song. I thought he was excellent, and apparently so did the crowd. Jon told him soak it up and called it impressive. Marty found it very powerful to be in the bottom three.
At decision time, Tim said that it's not such a bad thing to be in the bottom three anymore, as they get to hear the rockers sing INXS songs. Marty did an awesome job, and would not be going home. Instead they sent Deanna home, which shocked me. I thought they were huge fans of her voice and would save her for another week and send Ty home instead. Deanna was upset, as were the other contestants. Almost everyone was crying. Deanna said she really wanted to lead INXS. She thanked the other rockers and told them they were really talented.
He got to show off that he can do INXS songs and still be himself. That puts Marty a step ahead of JD, Mig, and Jordis. I also think that Marty's comments tonight were very wise. I don't think that the winner should so readily give themselves up just to be a member of INXS. I don't know if that's what INXS is looking for or not, but it won't do anyone any good. I still have high hopes that INXS is truly looking for a new member, not just a temporary fill-in. I also think more than ever that Marty has a good shot at the winning position.
