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This was in today's edition of the Sunday New York Daily News.
"Idol Odd Couple"
Katharine, Chris head final 4
Katharine McPhee
Age: 21
Hometown: Sherman Oaks, California
Strengths: Gifted singer with a great stage presence. She's got good tone and range in her voice, and she seems to get better every week
Weaknesses: May actually be too good, perhaps too polished. Occasionally makes a really bad song selection.
Realistically: McPhee has the goods. She's attractive, and boy can she sing. It's between her and Daughtry for the title.
Odds: 2-1
Now, fo r the other three:
Chris Daughtry
Age 26
Home: McLeansville, North Carolina
Strengths: True rocker has conviction and is extremely earnest, Of all the finalistss, he sings the songs as if he really understands the lyrics.
Weaknesses: Almost stubborn insistence on picking growly, screamy songs. Part of that, however, may be his limited vocal range.
Realistically: Daughtry is the real deal. The guy has that "it" everyone talks about with celebrites, and based on his "Idol" performances it's clear he can be a star.
Odds: Even
Taylor Hicks:
Age: 29
Hometown: Brimingham, Alabama
Stregenths: There's no douvt Hicks can sing, he's proven that week after week.
Weaknesss: Goofy, drunken frat boy stage presence takes away from his singing
Realistically: He's good, no doubt, but not as good as Daughtry or McPhee.
Odds: 5-1
Elliott Yamin
Age: 27
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
Strengths: Has a great falsetto, and decent overall range.
Weaknesses: There's no nice way to say it, but Yamin lacks the esthetic pop-star polish needed to win over America.
Realistically: Should have be proud, and pleased, to have made it this far.
Odds: 20-1
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By the way, it is by Richard Huff.
Wow, that guy actually said these are some of Kat's "Weaknesses"? Almost like he's saying "Kat's already TOO good to win". I guess in a way, that's sort of a compliment, lol.
Kind of a strange thing to say, IMO. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't those the kind of qualities that should HELP someone win this competition?!? Funny that he would consider them "Weaknesses".
Posted By bcollan on 05/07/2006 1:31 PM
Posted By Speed Racer on 05/07/2006 1:04 PMWow, that guy actually said these are some of Kat's "Weaknesses"? Almost like he's saying "Kat's already TOO good to win". I guess in a way, that's sort of a compliment, lol. Well, I think he means that Americans are used to hearing their pop stars with more raw intensity and less formal training and vocal control. Kat is trained and proficient in classic vocal technique (bel canto) which is evident in all of her songs. I happen to love it, but judging from some of the inane comments I've read (even by reviewers) about her performances, this aspect of Kat's talent seems to go underappreciated. Kat is seldom off-pitch, and seems to get criticized for occasional artistic vocal choices. Even "Against all Odds" wasn't technically bad, just a poor choice of arrangement and key. Kat's only real vocal weakness is that she doesn't have the vocal power of the great divas, hence her upper register sounds a bit strident at times when she pushes it too hard.
I agree, although I think as Kat's career progresses, her vocal power will increase through time and experience. Unless they're born with it, most singers don't start out with the spine-tingling vocal power that they can acquire only after many years of performing.