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Post by caz2 on Nov 11, 2007 13:04:55 GMT
I agree Joyce that the judges do seem to want Hope to win as even Louis was telling all the viewers to vote for them and he isn't even their mentor. He was bigging them up so much that his own act suffered because of it and ended up in the bottom two when she shouldn't have been. Here is my take on the show. Niki - I think she has a really good voice and did the song justice, but I agree not as good as Kelly Clarkson. Same Difference - Camp as Christmas but I loved it. I thought their performance was so enjoyable. Andy - I thought it was a bit dull, but overall I didn't think it was too bad, but definitely his worst performance to date. Love the song though. Beverley - I thought she sang her heart out and did really well. Hope - Only Phoebe can sing out of this shower. Can't stand them. Wish they had been bottom two. Leon - Not great, just ok for me, but I knew he wouldn't be bottom two. Alisha - She did really well with this song. Her last two performances have actually been very good. Rhydian- Fantastic yet again. Very emotional performance. Hope he wins. Sad to see Andy go as I think he had a lot more to give. But Beverley was the better singer of the two, and Hope should have gone instead. I agree it wasn't fair how Simon made out he was going to save Andy by saying he was saving the person the public would prefer, but then chose to send him home, I think he plays about with people's emotions, as it was clear that Andy would have the bigger fanbase because of his looks. How ironic that in Andy's VT he said he was going to win the show and then the same night he goes home.
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Post by kim on Nov 15, 2007 14:57:35 GMT
Song's for Saturday 17th November: Same Difference Feels Like I’m In Love Hope Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) Rhydian Go West Leon Relight My Fire Beverley I’m Every Woman Niki Hot Stuff Alisha Young Hearts Run Free I thought Rhydian wanted to be taken seriously I dread to think what the stylist will put him in ;D I can see Beverley and Alisha in the bottom two.
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Post by caz2 on Nov 15, 2007 15:35:24 GMT
I'm not keen on any of those songs tbh, and yeah what happened to us seeing the new serious Rhydian, certainly not singing that song. It's like they are trying to change him too much, and make him out to be this oddball, when he's not. I hope he pulls it off though, and Hope are in the bottom two. But will they go even if they are, probably not.
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Post by kim on Nov 17, 2007 20:27:20 GMT
Didn't really enjoy this week's show, Disco week is always hit and miss Leon - I thought it was one of his best performances tonight, he didn't look as scared as he usually does 6/10 Niki - good performance, but I don't like all the 'poor dinner lady' spiel - fgs she supported Sonia on tour in the eighties and had a contract with Stock Aitken and Waterman 6/10 Rhydian - ;D not his strongest performance, but it made me laugh ;D ;D 8/10 Hope - Don't know why but they irritate the hell out of me, why do they get no bad comments when at best they are mediocre? And why do five singers need backing singers??? 3/10 Beverley - better than last week, but not as wonderful as the judges were making out, I found it very screechy in parts. 7/10 Alisha - worst performance of the night, with or without roller skaters, she was out of tune and is definitely out of her depth 2/10 Same Difference - Watchable, voices were good, they entertained me for some strange reason 7/10 Predict Alisha and Leon/Hope in bottom two. Alisha/Leon will go.
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Post by joyce on Nov 17, 2007 22:53:54 GMT
I too did not enjoy any of tonight's performances.. For me the bottom two tonight should have been Hope and Leon with hope gone.. Although Alisha is not the best of singers and it was her worst week yet she has the stage presence and confidence.. Leon was better tonight but he reminds me of the saying (rabbit in headlights) at times he looks terrified..I agree Kim why do 5 singers need backing singers,.
Listened to Andy Peters on xfactor..And have to agree with him, he thinks hope is rubbish and same difference are really good at what they do, vocals and performance are spot on..
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Post by Dee on Nov 18, 2007 13:09:43 GMT
Sorry I haven't been on for a few days, been really busy I've got a job now doing web design! And have been busy doing websites, trying to get some money in for Christmas I was out last night so I've only just watched the show. Here is my take: Leon - Ok, started off a bit wobbly but ended really good, I still think he looks arkward on stage. Niki - I thought she sang it really well and did a good job, not sure about the dancing though. Rhydian - Really good as usual but I wish they would stop making him up to look weird Hope - to me they are just pointless and what was with the horrible outfits!! It really riles me that they need backing singers too Kim Beverly - Good performance but she's still not growing on me. Alisha - Oh dear, flat, out of tune. Same Difference - bad song, I didn't enjoy it this week. I thought Alisha/same difference would be in the bottom 2 but I wasn't surprised to see Hope there. I knew Alisha was gone and not before time too!
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Post by caz2 on Nov 18, 2007 14:14:28 GMT
Congrats Dee on your new job. Is this working from home or in a work place? Here's my take on the show Leon - One of his best performances, but I agree with the comments, and he doesn't really do it for me. Niki - I enjoyed her performance, and I do like her voice. I thought Simon was a bit out of order with the mum at a wedding comment, but I do agree that the dancing should have been left out. Rhydian- Great performance from him again, even though it was so camp, and I do prefer him being more serious, but I do think he is a born entertainer. Beverley - I thought she did really well with this song and I'm glad she wasn't in the bottom two this week. Hope - What can I say except they annoy the hell out of me. Should have gone last night, they haven't had one good week imo. Same Difference - I normally really enjoy their performances but last night was just ok for me. It may have something to do with me hating that song as well, mind. Alisha - lol Those dancers actually made Alisha look good last night. ;D Her performance was very flat in parts and she looked out of her depth. Joyce, I thought Andi Peters was spot on last night with his comments about Hope, and it's so true, even with 5 sets of friends and family they still end up in the bottom 2.
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Post by Dee on Nov 18, 2007 19:48:57 GMT
Thanks Caz I'm actually working from home, contracting off someone else. It suits me but it means I'm working all hours, its hard doing it from home as people come round and expect you to drop everything and then you find yourself doing it at night to catch up I've done 4 up to now but they're not online yet, I will show you when they are online It actually came about because I was doing my course and had come almost ready to hand it in but decided to try and do something a little better with my flash slideshow, I thought I might cheat and downloaded a few trial flash programs, anyhow, after I decided that they weren't any good, I uninstalled them and they took all images, flash files etc off my desktop!! All personal pics went as well as my course I was gutted, we had a guy round to look at the comp to try and get them back to no avail. Anyway the guy did websites and that how I came to do them too, so I suppose it was a blessing in disguise. But, the moral of the story is, don't try and cheat!! ;D I also made hubby's site better than what it was but its not finished yet, he just wanted it online before his next show and I had to do it between the other ones. Here it is: www.ultimateforcefighting.com
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Post by kim on Nov 18, 2007 20:10:13 GMT
Well done Dee, that is fantastic ;D I wish I'd done a web design degree now, instead of a design one - at least I'd know what I was going to do with it!! Shame you don't live near London, Craig is a director for a design agency and their web designer has just left, I could have put in a good word
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Post by Dee on Nov 18, 2007 22:03:30 GMT
Thanks Kim, the thing is though since I lost all the work for my course I haven't continued with it so although I am doing web design I haven't exactly got a qualification I did learn quite a bit through it but tbh I have learnt more online and more since I have been doing them for this guy. There are loads of things I still have to learn though but I'm happy for the minute
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Post by Dee on Nov 19, 2007 11:59:29 GMT
I've just finished one that is now online: www.societydoncaster.com They actually designed the site and wanted it making into an html document(they were basically just image files). It should have been a doddle but when the images were resized they looked pixelated so apart from the actual pictures, I had to do everything again in photoshop Oh well, its done now and the good news is my tutor from the course has said I can use these websites as part of my course so I could end up with a diploma after all
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Post by caz2 on Nov 19, 2007 22:06:13 GMT
Well done Dee that's really good. I didn't know you had it in you. ;D You've obviously worked your butt off doing that, so fingers crossed you do get your diploma. If you get that there will be no stopping you. ;D I've just finished one that is now online: www.societydoncaster.com They actually designed the site and wanted it making into an html document(they were basically just image files). It should have been a doddle but when the images were resized they looked pixelated so apart from the actual pictures, I had to do everything again in photoshop Oh well, its done now and the good news is my tutor from the course has said I can use these websites as part of my course so I could end up with a diploma after all
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Post by Dee on Nov 19, 2007 22:21:07 GMT
Ye of little faith Caz!! ;D I meant to say Kim, you should get into it, tbh its not that hard once you know the basics, and with you doing a design degree you should be a whiz at the design side of things which tbh is half the battle! I'm hoping to do a course in dreaweaver and php/sql now, thats the hard part, the actual programming!
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Post by kim on Nov 19, 2007 22:24:27 GMT
We did a week's course for summer school on web design a couple of years ago, but it was a waste of time, the guy teaching us just took over anything too complicated and if you don't keep using a computer skill you forget it. I graduate in June next year, so I may look into doing something then (if I haven't had enough studying.......or can delay getting a job a bit longer ). That website is excellent, well done!!!
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Post by kim on Nov 19, 2007 22:29:00 GMT
BTW - back on subject, forgot to say the theme for this Saturday has been changed from Motown to love songs and Westlife are guesting.
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