Haley Reinhart: American Idol's Real Winner of 2011

So season 10 of American Idol has been over for a while now. I must admit, last year hearing all the rumors about the new judges, then the auditions going really fast, and all the changes the show was going to go through, I didn't know what to expect. I was pretty excited when the show started and I instantly loved the new judges and began hating the only old judge, whom, I think, needs to be replaced as soon as possible.

Hollywood week began and many very talented singers were shown. At this point, my favorite in the competition was Hollie Cavanagh, though singing mostly Miley Cyrus songs, she demonstrated she had a very big range. There were too many great singers to have one favorite so I decided to wait until they selected the Top 24.

I was sad to see Hollie leave, but then again, she wasn't shown again in cameras much so I suppose she didn't have performances strong enough to keep her in the competition. I was upset because I had no favorite and I'd have to wait to see if I would have another one. Some seasons I've had ONE favorite and other seasons I've liked a bunch, it's always different so I didn't know what to expect. What I could tell, though, was that this year there was much more talent than there had been in a couple of years (since season 5 in my opinion). This year most of the Top 24 truly had wonderful voices, I enjoyed that week so much because almost everyone did a great job. I had selected my Top 10 after this episode and I really hoped they'd make it. They were: Karen, Kendra, Pia, Haley and Lauren, Paul, Casey, Jacob, James and Scotty. I guessed there would be a Top 13 since Ryan said the judges would pick as many finalists as they wanted, but it was obvious it couldn't be more than 13. My pick for the other 3 were Stefano, Thia and Ashton. I was surprised when 12 of my Top 13 made it through, though I was disappointed to see Kendra go, her performance that night was my favorite.

The Top 13 began and I was really excited to see who was gonna stand out and who was gonna be left behind. Though I had liked Haley the previous week, she didn't really surprise me, she sang amazing, yes, but the song has been sang waaay to much. That's why this week I was blown away by her. Not only did I not know the song, I loved it the first time I heard it! Then when I got the iTunes version, I loved it even more!! I was shocked to see her in the bottom 2, as I had loved her performance. I was reminded it's not up to me, it's up to America, and I began hoping they would notice her soon as I did.

The Top 12 week I hoped Haley would sing a song that would show her voice, but she chose a really random song and I didn't like it that much. It's probably her worst performance, and when I say worst I don't mean it's bad, it simply isn't as good as the rest of them.

Top 11 part 1 was the week I fell for Haley. To date, this is still my favorite performance, she sang it amazing and looked beautiful! Not to mention it was her only performance (if I'm right) where she had straight hair. She really got a hold on me that week. (Haha, get it?)

Top 11 part 2 was the answer to my prayers! I had asked that Haley be noticed by everyone else and this week it finally happened! She closed the show in such an amazing way, this week was the first week I wasn't preoccupied she might be voted off.

Top 9 was good, though I don't like the song much, she sang amazing and I was really excited to read so many good comments on Haley's videos on youtube! I started feeling she might make it really far.

Top 8 was OK, when I heard she was singing Call Me I though 'She's crazy' but then after the performance I saw she actually nailed it, it could've been better but it was good enough to keep her there so I didn't complain.

Top 7 was good, I love her live version of Rolling in the Deep better than the recorded one just cuz of the little high note after 'reap just what you've sown'.

Top 6 was amazing in my opinion, not only did she look beautiful, she sang amazing! 'Beautiful' is a song I listen to every day when I wake up now, and makes me happy every time I do so!! :)

Top 5 was Haley's moment. Oh yes it was. I LOVED You & I and HATED that the judges gave her a hard time.  As if the rest of the contestant's songs were that well known. UNFAIR, every year the judges think they can get people booted off the show with their comments (in my opinion) and it sometimes works. Look at Didi Benami, she had been safe for two weeks and then Simon insulted her and off she went. I got the feeling they were trying to do the same. (Not Steven though) So I waited for the second song and as soon as it began I knew it was gonna be amazing. I still think House Of The Rising Sun is the best performance of the season.

Top 4 was good, she sang amazing and I was upset again and happy again.. Almost the exact feelings I had the week before.

Top 3 was very exciting for me, I knew this was brake it or make it. I was sure she'd make it, and I was really angry when she didn't. She was the best of the 3, the only one who sang different, went above and beyond with her songs and was original. What I was glad to see was the way she left, she sang AMAZING and was really energetic, so I wasn't too worried. Besides, 3rd place is really good, and from all the support she's been getting, I'm sure she'll do great.

The Top 2 performance show was the most boring one I've seen. Scotty and Lauren sing really good, yes, but they always sounded the same to me and never took risks. I watched it cuz I had seen all season and why not finish it? The results show was really good, and though I wish Haley would've sang more I really enjoyed it. 'Scotty won? What?' That was my reaction, I've hoped since season 8 that a girl wins again, but I doubt it'll ever happen again. (A bit dramatic, eh?) No, it will happen again, I'm sure, if the show survives for a couple of years, but its a bummer it wasn't this year. I would've loved for Haley or Pia to win.

So for me, the real winner of American Idol season 10 is Haley Reinhart. I support her 100% and I'm sure she'll do good. She's got the character to survive in the music world.

I actually had forgotten I had this blog or else I would've written it sooner! But here it is :) I'll leave you with the best performance of the season, hope ya'll like it (if you haven't seen it already)!! :D

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood, ganadora de American Idol Season 5, se ha convertido en la cantante #1 para mis gustos musicales. Conocí su bella voz y presencia escenica el día en que ganó American Idol, por casualidades de la vida, y desde ese día sigo su carrera sin falta. Su primer album, Some Hearts, se convirtió el #1 album country de la década pasada, empezando su carrera con gran fuerza. Su segundo album, Carnival Ride, tuvo 5 éxitos que llegaron a #1 en música country, y también llegó a #1 de todos los géneros en el 2007. Su tercer album, Play On, ha tenido tres #1 y un actual #9 en música country. Los tres albumes siguen siendo mis favoritos, y sigo escuchando sus canciones cada semana.

Tuve la oportunidad de conocer a Carrie Underwood personalmente en el 2008, y no sólo llegó 100% a mis expectativas, sino las superó. Fue más que amable, fue amigable, tierna, agradecida y me trató como si fuera un viejo amigo. Minutos después, disfruté del mejor concierto de mi vida hasta la fecha.

Estas son las razones por las que Carrie Underwood es mi artista favorita, es realmente única y especial. Sin más que decir, dejo su primer sencillo del 3er album, 'Play On', para que lo disfruten.

  

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Desde que ví la primera película de Harry Potter, hace tanto tiempo, me convertí en uno de sus mas fieles seguidores. He leído todos los libros repetidas veces, y lo haré en el futuro también, pues los disfruto igual, si no es que más, cada vez que los vuelvo a leer.

El final de la historia mágica que ha cambiado tantas vidas alrededor del mundo, está por llegar, y los fans esperan con emoción la segunda parte de la película, que será estrenada en Julio de 2011. Luego de ver la primera parte, que es una de las más similares al libro, junto con la primera (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone), no me queda más que esperar con felicidad por el cierre de esta etapa de mi vida que me ha acompañado por 10 años y seguirá siendo parte de mi el resto de mi vida. Espero que al finalizar, no quede más que buenos comentarios por los millones de personas que han disfrutado las películas, y en el futuro estos años sean recordados por su mágico efecto en ellos mismos.

Si se interpreta la segunda parte como se hizo en la primera, el final será realmente fantástico. Espero que así lo sea!

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Movie

Ha llegado a mi conocimiento que Warner Bros. ha decidido avanzar en la película de Buffy, la Cazavampiros, sin Joss Whedon (creador original de BTVS), y sin el involucramiento del reparto de la serie. Siendo un fanático de la serie desde que tenía 12 años, me encuentro bastante triste al respecto, pues si alguien puede lograr una fantástica película al respecto, es Joss Whedon. Siendo eso lo más importante, también me encantaría ver al reparto de la serie reunidos otra vez, listos para retomar a sus personajes y llevarnos dentro de la historia nuevamente, pues pasé horas junto al televisor gracias a Alyson Hanningan, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Amber Benson, etc. Cabe mencionar que si hicieran una película de Buffy, no podría faltar la presencia de David Boreanaz como Ángel, y mi personaje favorito de las dos series, Cordelia Chase, retratado por la increible Charisma Carpenter.

Quisiera que Joss Whedon fuera incluído en el proyecto, aunque debo admitir que aunque no pase, el día que la película sea estrenada, seré uno de los primeros en atender a la función para ver, por curiosidad, cómo queda. Si no piensan involucrar a Joss Whedon, espero que Sarah Michelle Gellar regresé al personaje que le brindó la fama, pues sería un fabuloso 'comeback'.

Hellow!

Buenas noches! Mucho gusto, mi nombre es Gabriel Sierra, este será mi espacio para publicar temas que me interesen, desde música hasta la luna. Espero captar la atención de una o dos personas en este pequeño mundo, y tal vez algún día tener retroalimentación de cualquier tipo!

Sin más que decir, bienvenidos al mundo mágico de Harry Potter!! - Aah no! Jaja lo siento a veces me pierdo dentro de mi cabeza, bienvenidos al espacio 'privado' cibernético de Gabriel Sierra! :D