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Monday, September 13, 2010

America's Got Talent Top 10 Reaction

    As someone who watches America's Got Talent religiously, I have always wanted to share my thoughts on the world's "Biggest Talent Competition."  This will be the first of two blogs I will write about America's Got Talent. This one is an analysis of the Top 10: my thoughts on them, whether I think they deserve to go all the way, etc.  I will write another blog soon about America's Got Talent Season 5 as a whole, which will include my thoughts on the judges, auditions, finals breakdowns and more.  This blog is strictly reserved for my opinions on the Top 10 Finalists.  The finalists are in no particular order.

10. Studio One Young Beast Society (Dance Group)
Studio One Young Beast Society Performance      
Studio One Young Beast Society is a dance troupe that is unique in its performances.  It combines hip-hop style dancing with acrobatic stunts and dangerous tricks.  Watching them perform is very exciting.  They were the only dance group to make it this far into the competition and it is obvious why.  Not only are they great dancers, the tricks they perform are absolutely stunning, and that's what sets them apart.

9. Christina and Ali (Sister Singers)
Christina and Ali Performance
Christina and Ali are sister singers, both who suffer from cystic fibrosis, a lung disease.  Despite the damage to their lungs and being told they would never be able to sing, they have overcome great obstacles in order to make it this far.  Their story is inspiring for people of all ages for people who were ever told "You can't do something".  However, despite their inspiring story, these two are my least favorite act in the Top 10.  This is simply because I don't think they are that great of singers, and because they beat out far better competition to get this far.  They are definitely good, I just don 't think they are great, and I think they have gotten here because of their cuteness level and their story.  Least worthy of a Vegas act in my opinion.
8. Jeremy VanSchoonhoven (Extreme Biker)
Jeremy VanSchoonhoven Performance 
Jeremy VanSchoonhoven is one of my favorite contestants on this season's America's Got Talent.  He has one of the most unique and original acts this show has ever seen.  He turns biking into an art form.  Taking his bike and jumping on, off, around, and over all these obstacles, it is simultaneously exhilarating and dangerous.  In the semi-finals round, he took a bad fall that left him hospitalized for several days.  But he always gets back up, and always keeps going.  Jeremy is a fighter and a crowd-pleaser, a potent combination.  Extremely likable and talented, he is one of my favorite acts in the competition.
7. Taylor Matthews (Male Teenage Singer)
Taylor Matthews Performance
A favorite among the ladies, Taylor Matthews is a teenage male singer.  He has only managed to get this far based upon the overwhelming teenage girl vote, but that is not meant to undermine his talents.  Indeed, during the audition process, he was one of my favorite contestants.  His audition is still among my favorites.  What makes him so popular is not only his boyish charm, but also his ability to re-fit songs from various styles of music to fit his own, a talent not to be underestimated.  He has shown considerable range throughout the duration of the competition, and will probably go on to a successful career as a male pop star.

6. Ana and Patryk (Ballroom Dancers)
Ana and Patryk Performance
Ana and Patryk are without a doubt among the most talent performers in the competition.  Originally sent home but then brought back as a wild card act, it turned out to be one of the judge's better decisions.  The best technical dancers on the show, they have incredible talent for two 12 year old kids.  They rival some of the world's best ballroom dancers, and their performances are always a delight to watch.  Great choreography, great chemistry, and great dancing combine to make a powerful and dynamic duo.

5. Fighting Gravity (Dark light Spectacle)
Fighting Gravity is my favorite act in the competition, and easily among the best this show has ever had.  What they do is hard to put into words, and is something that has to be seen to believe.  What I do know is this; these guys deserve to win this show more then any other act.  A bunch of college kids from Virginia Tech that threw this together in their garage, they have a tailor-made Vegas act.  Their act is so original, so unique, and so wonderful, that watching them perform is something one never forgets.  I really want these guys to win, and I would see their Vegas show tomorrow.  Cirque du Soleil.  Blue Man Group.  Fighting Gravity.
4. Michael Grimm (Male Singer)
Michael Grimm is the dark horse in this competition.  The last time a soulful singer armed with his guitar competed on this show...he won.  Though Michael Grimm looks more like a performer more then Kevin Skinner originally did, there is still the correlation there.  Michael Grimm is probably the best regular male singer in this competition, and it is a great performer.  His performances really speak to the audience, and he has a great, soulful voice.  Even if he doesn't win, he'll go on to have a successful music career.



3. Michael Grasso (Magician)
Simply put, Michael Grasso is awesome.  Probably the best magician ever on America's Got Talent, he is a classic Vegas showman.  His show is very slick and professional, and brings to mind classic magicians like Harry Houdini and David Copperfield.  His tricks are always surprising and leave th
2. Prince Poppycock (Operatic Singer)
Prince Poppycock is probably the best showman in this competition.  It wasn't enough for him to have an amazing operatic voice, his performances are also amazing.  His costumes and make up bring his over-the-top character of Prince Poppycock to life, and his performances are mesmerizing.  Prince Poppycock is one of my favorites.  Each of his performances are always uniquely different, and are always a spectacle to the eyes. Truly a wonder to behold.  He is the best male singer in the competition, and I can't wait to see him on Broadway someday.
1. Jackie Evancho (Child Operatic Singer)
Jackie Evancho had to be number one.  She is the favorite to win this competition and rightfully so.  After coming out of nowhere with her YouTube audition and melting America's hearts with her incredible operatic voice, she is now the favorite to win.  She has the voice of a woman 3x her age, and many believe it to be a hoax or lip-syncing.  Believe it people, this girl is for real.  Though I marvel at her talent, I don't want her to win this show.  While she is certainly one of the most talented people in the competition, I just don't think a 10 year old opera singer can carry her own Vegas show.  It would be too much pressure on this 10 year old girl, and I really don't believe there is an audience for it.  (Although, even though I can't understand a thing she says, I could listen to her for hours).  She has the voice of an angel, and is cute as can be, but I don't want her to win America's Got Talent, but I know she is going to be a huge superstar one day.  

Hope you enjoyed it.  Full season review out soon.


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