Re: [BigBrother_Survivor] 'America's Got Talent' Recap: The Top 10 Perform

 

I only voted for Darci I would be really shocked to see anyone else win! The singers all did good jobs and of course watching Evie who just lost her dad was very moving and I was so happy she got through it! I think other top acts were Diavlo and Light Balance.
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On Tue, 9/19/17, C G ceegee2006@yahoo.com [BigBrother_Survivor] <BigBrother_Survivor@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Subject: [BigBrother_Survivor] 'America's Got Talent' Recap: The Top 10 Perform
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Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 11:37 PM























Darci for the WIN! as I have said before I would
like to see a 4 way tie- Darci-Angelica-Mandy and
Evie.

 
'America's
Got Talent' Recap: The Top 10
Perform
Tuesday,
September 19, 2017
Bill King
Contributing
Writer, BuddyTV Welcome, welcome, ladies and gents! The
long-awaited moment is finally here.

The
painstaking endeavor of whittling down thousands of America's
Got Talent competitors into a questionably worthy Top 10
is complete, and a single performance is all that stands
between the remaining acts and the coronation of the season
12 champion.


Will
it be a singer? Will it be a crooning ventriloquist? How
about dancers, be they aglow or on atop giant contraptions?
Could it be our first-ever stand-up comedian? Or will AGT
once again go to the dogs? 
The
one thing we know for sure is it won't be a magician, as
the finals are devoid of the genre for the first time in as
long as I've been watching. Is this more or less sad
than two years ago when the finals consisted of all men but
several magicians?
Only
time (and your votes) will separate the contenders from the
pretenders, but before they hit the stage, let's break
down the playlist to determine who has a legitimate
shot.
Lineup and Projections
Let's
start with the singers, seeing as how they make up half the
field. Angelica Hale and Mandy Harvey have the "wow
moment" potential of this bunch, and as such,
they're the only two with the potential to win it all.
So for them, it comes down to song choice and show
placement. 
Kechi
Okwuchi has an amazing story and a good voice, but she
barely made it out of the semifinals and has seemingly
peaked. Likewise, we know exactly what we're getting
from Chase Goehring at this point. And while his best is
great, even a WGWG would be hard-pressed to overtake the
likes of Mandy. When it comes to Evie Clair, well, I know
I'll be crying.
Dancers
Light Balance and Diavolo are visually spectacular feasts
for the senses, but I know I'll complain that the former
isn't crisp enough and the latter not high-flying
enough. Still, either could surprise. 
Preacher
Lawson is a quality funny man, provided he's got another
20 minutes of material to cram into five, while Sara and
Hero will jump and flip around with some sort of enjoyable
theme. They're fun and lovable, but they're no Olate
Dogs.
That
leaves the clear frontrunner as Darci Lynne Farmer, whose
semifinal performance is arguably the best of the season.
Can she top it? We know she can belt out the big notes
beautifully without moving her lips, and she can write and
deliver quality banter. For me, it's the stuff she does
when she's not singing that will determine if she's
the complete package. But for now, she's the one to
beat.
Who
are you pulling for and which acts do you consider to be in
the running? As always, titles aren't won on paper, so
let's get this party started!
Angelica Hale Kicks Things Off
After
a 10-minute recap of the flavor of season 12 -- because only
10 acts mandates filler in the performance portion of the
finale -- Angelica Hale is up first. The unfortunate
placement seems to indicate an aversion to back-to-back
singing kid winners, but we'll see what she has in
store. 
Following
an intro, during which she writes a letter to new baby
sister Abigail, the 10-year-old dynamo launches into a
rendition of Clean Bandit's "Symphony."
I'm not familiar with the song, and while there are
plenty of typical Angelica highs, I'm not sure it was
the best choice to show off her full range in a memorable
fashion. It's not bad, by any means, but am I going to
remember it two hours from now?
Heidi
calls her a 4-foot-tall giant and the best singer in the
competition, while Howie dubs it the way to close
a show, not open it. Mel praises her poise and confidence,
and Simon declares her in it to win it before comparing her
to some huge pop artists.


Chase Goehring Keeps It Going
The
fact that two singers are slated one-two on the docket
doesn't bode well for either, and Chase is continuing
his trend of original songs. He often felt like an outsider
growing up, and music was his refuge. He faced self-doubt
and obstacles along the way, but now it's all paying off
as he performs before all of America.
It's
one of those times I stop typing and simply enjoy the
performance, which is probably his best and includes his
longest stretch of rapid-fire speak singing (I guess
it's rap?). It's radio ready and shows off his
unique strengths, as well as his superior songwriting
ability. He puts the spotlight on what he does best and then
ups that aspect of his game, which is how you stick in the
minds of voters. 
Heidi
believes viewers connect with his music no matter what
happens with the results, and Simon "bloody loved
it." Howie again compares him to the love child of Ed
Sheeran and Logic, and while Mel had a love/hate
relationship with Chase in the beginning, now she gets it
and is a fan. 


Sara and Hero are Happy to Be
Here
Sara
found Hero at a low point in her life, and they saved each
other as they survived to chase her dreams. They've
always been a buttload of fun, and remembering that Simon
had to lobby for them after their audition is a testament to
continued improvement. But is being lovable
enough? 
I'm
can't quite pinpoint the theme, but it starts with Hero
freeing Sara from a futuristic glass box of emotions. The
spinning and jumping are of course similar to what we've
seen, but I feel a distinct lack of excitement and
enthusiasm compared to previous performances. There are as
many mistakes as during the lifeguard rescue, including a
jump rope snafu, but I didn't seem to notice or care
last time. Here, I feel it. 
At
least the end is exciting, where Hero launches himself
through the air to grab a dangling bone on his way down into
a ball pit.
Simon
somehow found it incredible and stunning all around, like
pure magic that leaves him speechless. Mel was excited by
the fast and furious, and even though it wasn't perfect,
she enjoyed it. Heidi calls Sara the real hero, while Howie
dubs them the epitome of AGT.


Diavolo Seeks New Heights
These
dancers are the real deal and easily a million-dollar act,
but the journey has been hard for diabolical mastermind
Jack. This final performance is the culmination of a dream,
and they'll walk on stage like a wounded army to fight
for their lives. They're fired up, but all I know is
they'd better not build me up into a Roman gladiator
frenzy and then deliver an artistic snoozer. 
The
props this time are a doorway and a segmented ramp, followed
by the original swaying ship ride with which they initially
won us over. It's beautiful, but I'm waiting on the
edge of my seat for a pinnacle wow moment that never comes.
I'm literally leaning forward, muttering,
"C'mon. Wow me already. Show me that one AcroArmy-type
move!" 
Mel
doesn't know where to start because they've never
been less than extraordinary. But this time, they topped
themselves. Heidi hopes everyone gets to watch them live
because TV doesn't do it justice. Simon compares
watching them to looking at the inside of a watch because of
their precision and perfect unison. Howie backs up
Heidi's point that television doesn't capture the
height and danger. They're right because it was lacking
for me. 


Evie Clair Breaks Your Heart
We
all know the backstory, and she's fighting to the end,
just like her dad. It's amazing if she can find any sort
of composure to get through this because I'm not even
going to bother.
There
has never been a contestant on America's
Got Talent who has brought more tears to my eyes, and
her rendition of Louis Armstrong's "What a
Wonderful World" is no exception. It's uniquely
Evie and another spectacular song choice, and she could not
possibly have done better. I mean, seriously, I'm a
blubbering mess over here. 
Howie
offers America's heart and soul to Evie and her family,
and he applauds her strength and hope. Mel is positive that
her father is looking down and proud, while Heidi calls her
brave and wishes her the best. Simon calls it a perfect
tribute that he refuses to judge, and he says the silence of
the crowd shows how much we're all feeling with
her. 


Preacher Lawson Brings Highs to the
Lows
Because
tragedy loves comedy, they're making the stand-up
comedian follow the greatest tear-jerking moment of the
entire season. Seems fair. His intro is a family meal with
Mom and the siblings, where they recount his humble
beginnings and the fact that his brothers never found him
funny. It's heartwarming -- in the way stand-up comedy
is? 
There's
a brief shtick with Tyra, before he recounts an encounter
with a homeless man dancing naked on a trash can. It's
good for a chuckle or two, but there aren't any
rip-roaring moments. It's also odd that he stays on one
topic the whole time, which is a first for him. The big
highlight is an extended physical comedy bit where he
imitates the crazy guy, which loses me in its
length.
I
have to give him props for the final quip, though, where he
points out that his favorite part of telling the joke is
that half the crowd is rolling with laughter while the folks
right next to those people are screaming, "How long he
going to do this for?" I'm in that camp, and the
acknowledgement made me snort. 
Howie
calls Preacher absolutely everything inspiring about comedy,
while Mel's cheeks hurt because she could watch him do
stand-up all night long. Simon is sure Preacher's life
is about to change, and this wasn't a risk because it
was memorable. Heidi didn't love the material, but
she's a fan of his physical nature.


Kechi is a True Survivor
Her
intro comes courtesy of a mother who lost both her children
in the plane crash, and she calls Kechi a walking angel who
offers hope and inspiration to all. She ends by saying,
"I love you, Kechi, and I wish you the very best,"
a sentiment echoed by everyone who has witnessed her amazing
journey. 
She's
singing Estelle's "Conquer," and to be honest,
it's almost completely forgettable. Kechi has one or two
great moments on the big notes, but by and large, she blends
in with the backup singers and is nearly indiscernible
except for those few big moments.
Simon
loves everything about her, calling this an anthem instead
of a song. Heidi echoes it, dubbing Kechi truly
unforgettable among all who have graced the AGT
stage. Howie calls it a perfect choice, and he lauds her for
being a survivor. Mel is happy Kechi is here because she is
adored by and inspires so many. And she was worried at the
beginning, but then Kechi brought it home when she needed
to.


Darci Lynne Brings Out the Big
Guns
She's
only been doing ventriloquism for two years, and now
she's in the finals of America's
Got Talent. During her intro, she shows videos of
everyone getting into the genre because of her, and it's
nice to see she can have this kind of impact. But now she
has to deliver.
She's
got Petunia and
Oscar this time, with the shy mouse twice fainting over the
sheer volume of the audience. The puppets banter back and
forth before the trio performs "With a Little Help From
My Friends" (with "A mouse and a bunny singing a
song written by two Beatles" being the funniest quip),
and even with a pair of misspeaks, it's simply
incredible. 
As a
warning, I have to reiterate something I've said in
previous years regarding Paul Zerdin and Kenichi Ebina's
final performances, that something like this can appear so
seamless that you forget its difficulty. To us, it looked
like three characters interacting and singing together. But
remember, it was one person doing all that. 
Mel
lauds her poise and predicts she could win this thing, while
Heidi points out her "it" factor and star
potential. Simon declares that he just witnessed the start
of a career and that she will
win, and Howie believes she delivered a complete
performance.


Mandy Harvey Hears the Music
She's
the one who could push Darci Lynne, as a deaf singer who
mixes the emotional backstory with the sheer talent that
allows you to forget it. Her intro is her sitting in a
chair, signing, as she recounts her path from losing
everything she cherished into realizing that the best was
still to come.
It's
another original song, this one about moving on and
overcoming obstacles. It's stunning and encapsulates
everything we love about Mandy, and has anyone else noticed
how she's glammed up in recent weeks? She is absolutely
deserving of winning, but the danger of similar original
songs is that it makes it difficult to differentiate between
them. 
Simon's
roller coaster of emotions has him feeling like he's in
a washing machine, and he raves over how current Mandy
sounds despite not having ever heard any contemporary music.
Howie believes the theme of the night is strength, while Mel
is constantly amazed that Mandy can sound so good without
being able to hear herself. That being said, this wasn't
her favorite song, and there's no time for
Heidi. 
Is
that combo something that will hurt her chances? I hope not,
but it's worth noting that we just heard the only bit of
criticism uttered by any judge this evening. And then Heidi
didn't get a chance to rebut it. 

Light Balance Closes Out the
Show
Tyra's
golden buzzer gets the final pimp spot, and this once-poor
group of Ukrainians is hoping to capitalize. There was so
much darkness in their lives, and dance was the way to bring
light. It was a crazy dream, but it gave them hope and
something for which to work towards. Now they never want to
see their children struggle like they did.
It's
wildly entertaining, with all their best characters
(including the wolf DJ) and some astounding new visual
tricks. But, shockingly, the dance moves lack a crispness
and, in fact, it's actually a little sloppier than
usual. So they've upped their game, yes, but there's
also a downgrade in the timing and lack of
unison. 
Simon
begs a venue to give them a show, Heidi calls it perfection,
Mel deems it their best by far and Howie found it magical.
And there you have it, folks!


Time to Vote
The
significant performances of season 12 are in the books, and
all that's left to do is pick the best. It's a clear
three-act race with Darci Lynne, Mandy Harvey and Light
Balance in the running, and the show placement reflects the
obvious. 
For
me, Darci is the clear winner. Mandy Harvey is deserving,
but her unique talent also makes it difficult to have a
breakout moment like Darci did in the semifinals. And while
Light Balance earned their place in the conversation, their
inability to stay in perfect unison has plagued them from
day one. 

Who
are you rooting for and which acts do you believe can win?
Who stepped up their game and who disappointed you? Finally,
how impressive was the poise of Evie Clair to perform under
the most difficult of circumstances? (I'm sure it was a
decision born out of necessity, summed by her "fighting
to the end" comment. Either way, I hope I never again
have to cry like that over a reality TV contestant. It was
brutal, and I applaud her strength.) Let us know your
thoughts in the comments section below.
The
America's
Got Talent season 12 finale airs Wednesday, September 20
at 8/7c on NBC. Want more news? Like our America's
Got Talent Facebook page.
(Image
and videos courtesy of NBC)


Who
gave the best performance?Darci
Lynne Farmer71%Someone
else13%Mandy
Harvey7%Light
Balance4%Evie
Clair4%Diavolo1%72
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