Okay, I haven’t written about the Sing-off in a while, but I’ve been watching faithfully. I think I deserve a little kudos for feeling Pentatonix was good from their first performance and now they’re in the final three. Then again, I guess my dislike for Urban Method should cancel that out. XP
I’m unhappy with the elimination of Vocal Point, which came far too early and didn’t make sense in context, etc. Admittedly they’re a little ‘faceless’, whereas Dartmouth has their disgustingly awesome lead vocalist.
Afro-Blue not making the final cut… in the end, I’m not really surprised or as disappointed by this as I would’ve been earlier in the season. I think me and Shawn are of one mind here, that their “American Boy” performance was just out of this world and spoke so much of their potential and versatility. (And it’s still my favorite performance of the season and just felt like it was leagues and leagues above the level of everyone/thing else.) But most of their other performances have been relatively forgettable, frustratingly enough.
(I have to admit, though, that I really thought the judges might pull another “oh we don’t want to decide” like they did last season. XP )
Thought the judges’ picks were really excellent, with the judges picking songs that would complement a group’s strengths, rather than challenge them (which is what they used to do). Really, really loved Pentatonix’s “Dog Days Are Over”, a song I already like a great deal… turned into something really amazing in their hands. I even liked Urban Method’s performance (and I don’t LIKE them) … although I admit that most of the reasoning for that is for their innovative microphone trick which seemed more like a page out of Pentatonix’s book. >_>
Anyway. I’m not sure if I’ve ever voted before, but I sent 10 votes Pentatonix’s way. Not because I want them to win, specifically, but because I’d be really unhappy to see either of the other two groups win, especially with Vocal Point and Afro-Blue not being options. XP Here’s hoping.
