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Canadian Idol Recap – Monday Night

Posted by andPOP Staff on July 7th, 2008

With sixteen singers left, the first group of 8 perform on tonight’s show as the fight for the top 10 heats up.

Ben opens the show and asks the judges what the singers need to do to make it to the top ten. “They should demonstrate that they belong in the top 10 and that they can win the show,” says Zack. “A top ten performance elicits a response that makes people want to go and vote for you. That’s it. Reaction,” says Jake.

Starting the night off with “Fix You” by Coldplay is Martin Kerr. “I thought vocally it was a really strong performance. My only thing with you is that I don’t get a star vibe from you,” says Jake. “Maybe I’m just not a show off,” replies Martin. “It’s off show or show off, you gotta’ take your pick,” says Farley. “That was fine, but derivative. You are not the next Canadian Idol,” says Zack.

Singing “Bubbly” by Colbie Caillat is Theo Tams. “You’re just an undeniable talent. That was an unstoppable performance,” says Sass. “That’s what you call the 4 T’s: Theo Tams Top Ten,” says Farley. “That song is called Bubbly and that was lacking carbonation in a serious way,” says Zack.

Amberly Thiessen sings “You And I Both” by Jason Mraz. “I think you’re one of the competitors we’re going to see mature. The only thing for me is some of the tones were a little harsh,” says Farley. “Never walk out here without being the Amberly Thiessen who I believe should be here until the last week of this show. Never do that again,” says Zack. “I don’t think it was the best thing you’ve done so far, but you look great on camera and deserve to be in the top 10,” says Jake.

Adam Castelli performs “If I Were A Carpenter” by Tim Hardin. “I think your follow through is a huge letdown. You’re just not getting up to the level that your brain is setting for you,” says Zack. “I actually feel that your performance was really authentic and I like it,” says Jake. “I know you’re giving it everything you’ve got but for me, that was a bit of a flail,” says Sass.

Up next is Marie-Pierre Bellerose with “Piece Of My Heart” by Janis Joplin. “No one can say you didn’t go for it. I just don’t know. I thought it was really shouty,” says Jake. “I thought that was absolutely great. I think that’s the best thing you’ve done so far,” says Sass. “It wasn’t bad,” says Zack.

“If Tomorrow Never Comes” by Garth Brooks is performed by Omar Lunan. “This guy is really good. That was a beautiful performance,” says Sass. “I thought it started off a little shaky. Most importantly, you understand the sweet spots in your vocal range,” says Farley. “Nobody has a clue how to compete to be the next Canadian Idol. That was okay but I just don’t care,” says Zack.

After a gratuitous promotion clip with the Idols and Gillette razors, Mark Day sings “Against All Odds” by Phil Collins. “You put a lot of effort into that performance. Unfortunately, vocally you were all over the map. Sharp, flat, this, that and the other,” says Farley. “I don’t want to get carried away but you hit a note that sounded like a square wheel on a Volkswagen. If somebody gave me your greatest hits album, I’d use it as a coaster,” says Zack. “I think you oversang. You’re probably better off playing Max Bialystock on Broadway than being the Canadian Idol,” says Jake.

Closing the show with “Valerie” by The Zutons, made famous by Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson, is Mookie Morris. “There’s not much to say but that was dead set cool. You are by far and away one of the best people here. You are the redemption of the evening,” says Zack. “When I look at you, I do feel that I’m looking potentially at the next Canadian Idol,” says Jake. “There’s something really natural and soulful about what you do and that’s what people want from an artist. You’re beyond the top ten,” says Farley.

The second group of eight performs tomorrow night at 8 p.m. EST on CTV.


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