Drew Ryniewicz is taking the nation by storm. This little 14 year old is dominating the X Factor USA as Simon Cowell‘s shining star. Her voice is incredible and her creative song arrangements are inspiring. This is a girl to watch out for. Whether she wins this competition or not, she will make her mark on America. Look out world. “What a Feeling” is my favorite song from her so far. Her arrangement for that song is just magnificent.
Wow! We’ve already made it to episode 9 of The Sing-Off. It’s Rhythm and Blues night for the groups! First they sing their favorite contemporary R&B hits. Second they sing the greatest R&B hits of all time.
Opening Number: R&B Medley comprised of I Can’t Turn You Loose/I Got You (I Feel Good), ABC, and Crazy in Love.
They all got a standing ovation from the judges.
[I've starred my favorite performances...as usual...enjoy!]
Shawn Stockman: I tell you what, there were so many uncomfortable moments. I’ve never seen you guys like that before. [Talking about the guys acting sexy.]
Ben Folds: Always entertaining. The group as a whole is grooving…I’d like to see you do all ten of them…all of R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet series.
*2) Urban Method – Knock You Down by Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West
Their female lead singer, Katy’s voice is tired. Their rapper, Mike, is excited to rap Kanye West.
Beautiful arrangement. Katy really does have a big voice. I’m so glad we get to hear more of it.
Shawn: First of all, I would like to say how proud I am of you guys…Katy, man, I’m so happy. I’m happy for you…out of everybody on that stage tonight, you’ve grown the most and I’m so proud of you.
Ben: Richard, you are one of the best beat boxers on the show.
Sarah: You know, Urban Method, you are like the little engine that could…I love seeing you guys play with the arrangement.
*3) Vocal Point - Every Little Step by Bobby Brown
These poor boys are dealing with school and the competition. They’re trying to do major dancing with this Bobby Brown song. They’re trying to prove that they’ve got soul too.
Their dance moves were fresh. Good Job guys. Their arrangement was on point. Wow.
They got a standing ovation from Shawn…and rightly so. WWWWWOOOOOWWWWW.
Ben: It was really good. That was a lot of fun and uh wow. Tanner…that was all you for a second, singing and dancing and beatboxing …and everyone else shut up.
Sarah: My jaw was on the floor…the fact that you guys just tackled that enormous amout of choreography.
Shawn: Man, that was impressive. Like, yall had the whole new edition coordinating steps here and there… walkin that way…Robert, I see how that goes…the whole low voice talking thing.
It was difficult for one of the members, Kevin, to do this song because of his religious beliefs and the explicitness of the song.
They changed some of the lyrics for Kevin.
Their arrangements are always fresh and exciting…so are their dance moves. They are probably my favorite to win right now.
Shawn: I’m tired of saying that you’re good. Avi did something with his voice that will.i.am needed EQs and a soundboard to do…Kevin and Avi are freaks of nature.
Sarah: I didn’t care for that at all. You know it’s good when we all laughed. It was a joke…you keep finding ways to inject your personality into this arrangement…you guys are great thanks.
Ben: Shawn had the right words…smart arranging…You hit some really interesting chords together too…yeah, that was brilliant. Nice works.
The Dartmouth Aires didn’t have a lot of extras for this song. They relied mostly on their vocals and arrangement. The question is: will that be enough to impress the judges?
Ben: Nice work guys, that was really nice…you’ve got such a timeless style, Michael.
Shawn: Michael, sometimes emotion overrides perfection, if you know what I’m saying.
Sarah: That was beautiful. That was just really beautiful.
7) Urban Method - It’s Your Thang by The Eisley Brothers
The ladies really asserted themselves in this song. Wow. I’m so proud of the ladies.
Shawn: I wanted it to keep going. Honestly, I thought Mike was going to break into something crazy.
Ben: Well you recognized the challenge of the song ’cause it only had 2 chords in it the whole time…Kim, I think you came closest to capturing the feeling of the song.
Sarah: I thought that was a really strong showing for you guys…Kim, that was awesome. That was awesome.
8 ) Vocal Point - Ain’t too Proud to Beg by the Temptations
They set the bar really high earlier tonight with their great singing and dancing stylings to a Bobby Brown song. This song is more about the vocals. They still kept to some of their classic dance moves. It was a pretty good performance for me. I’m not quite as impressed.
Sarah: Oh that was sweet. That was really sweet.
Shawn: Let me shout out to Tanner and Robert for keeping the groove.
Ben: Next time I’d like to see you step up the dynamics.
I’m expecting a lot of this group because they’re my new favorites. If they lose, the group will be broken up. That’s not okay. Their opening sound effects for this song were awesome! How are they going to put a Pentatonix spin on this? They added subtle Pentatonix flares to this song without straying too far from the song. This was incredibly tasteful and soulful. This was one of my favorite songs of the night.
Shawn Stockman stood up mid-song and gave the lead singer, Scott, a ‘yeah boy’. They got a standing ovation from ALL the judges.
Shawn: It was aight [joking]. Man, I can’t express enough how incredible that was. That was an incredible rendition of one of my most favorite singers of all time.
Ben: I love it when Shawn gets that way. I think there’s going to be a suspicious bump in the birth rate in nine months.
Sarah: Oh, Good Lord. That was unbelievable. You guys are incredibly professional and incredibly polished at what you do.
It’s hard for them to do rock with so little voices. They had great motorcycle sound effects. They had this cool silent break in the middle of the song that like sucked everyone in…it was CRAZY! Loved it. This was a great rendition of this song.
Sarah Bareilles: You blow my mind consistently. That was incredible.
Shawn Stockman: It’s amazing what comes out of you five. You guys sound so big and so strong everytime you guys come out. And golly Avi.
Ben Folds: You always have a couple tricks up your sleeve that are entertaining.
2) Dartmouth Aires- We’re Not Gonna Take it by Twisted Sister
One of their bassists left for grad school. This is a problem because they’ve gotten comments on needing a stronger bass section. This song is a classic headbanging song. Their shredded clothes were crazy. The entertainment value of the performance was great. The vocals were good. Overall this was a pretty good performance.
Shawn said the song could’ve used more cowbell.
Ben pointed out some pitch issues at the bridge of the song.
They’re trying to avoid going over peoples’ heads by sticking close to the original song.
I always like their outfits. They threw the national anthem in with the song. The song was okay for me but not something I’ll still want to play over and over tomorrow.
Ben: You were really yourselves with the harmonies.
Sarah: We are sitting here clearly looking at some of the most talented singers this show has ever seen.
This song is PERFECT for the girls of Delilah. Rock is a great genre for them. They had some great slides in their song. Holy Crap can their solosit, Amy, sing. She hit Steve Tyler‘s notes effortlessly. Those notes were HIGH!!!!
THIS GAVE ME CHILLS! WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!
Shawn: That was rock n roll. Amy man. I saw a female Steven Tyler.
Ben: I thought that indeed rocked. Amy, you really handled that fan. (The fan was blowing up at her from the floor like crazy!)
Sarah: Girls, I love you and I feel a kinship with you… Amy that was a sick lead.
They’re making the choice to stray away from the original. This is a big risk. Michael may rap.
I’m nervous for their modernization of this song. I didn’t really like the rapping for this song. I think they should’ve stuck to the classic song. They kept the chorus neat, but the rapping just didn’t do it for me. Apparently the judges liked the rapping, though. Who knew?
Ben: You know that was good. That was really good.
Sarah: What I love about you guys as a group is you are tenatious as hell.
Shawn: At this point in the competition, you’re too deep into it to hold anything back….it was entertaining. It was strong.
They’re balancing the competition with school. They take their schooling very seriously. These guys are crazy. Whoever the soloist was was RIDDICULOUS! The song was creepy and amazing! I was so entertained it was great! The high notes he could hit were like whoa! Everyone in the audience was smiling.
Sarah: How adorable are they?…Ross, look at, he’s all proud of himself.
*7) Dartmouth Aires - Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy by Big & Rich
This is a great country song for them. It’s so much fun. I LOVE THIS SONG in general. OMG the Dartmouth Aires are LINE DANCING! WHAT!? I loved the barrels on the stage. They did a little gospel diddy at the end of the song. It was great! SO much fun!
Ben: WOOO! Pshew Pshew (gun sounds) That was fun! I feel very uncomfortable talking about the tightness of the bottom end in this case. I don’t know why.
Shawn: The fun thing about this song is I guess this would be the closest thing to a country club banga.
Sarah: [THEY ALL TOOK THEIR HATS OFF WHEN SHE TALKED] I love that we’re doing country music…I thought you guys did what you do very well with this song.
It felt very earthy and natural. Not a lot of extras. I liked it a lot. I got shivers. The soloist started an ended by singing alone. It was beautiful.
Sarah: I guess country music is kind of depressing. Everyone’s crying tonight.
Shawn: Aw man, I have to give it up to Ingrid as well. The lead was beautiful.
11) Vocal Point - Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts
This is a great roadtrip song. Great car engine sound effects in the beginning. They’re doing some kind of country choreography. I loved the red flannel shirts. They had a beautiful key change. They threw their hats at the end. This was a very fun and enjoyable performance.
Ben: It was a lot of fun. Had to hang onto your hat from the beginning of that one.
Sarah: When you guys finish your performance, you’re all so proud of yourself. It’s so cute.
I’m worried about them adding a techno flavor to this. We’ll see what happens. HAHA they added a ragae remix! NICE! That’s perfect for this song. This was a nice way to end the show.
Shawn: I think this was the simplest arrangement pentatonix has done in this competition and even that was fly.
Today’s Question: Do you establish routines in your life? For example, do you usually sleep in the same place in your bed? eat meals at the same time? regularly return to the same vacation spot?
I do have some routines in my life. I sleep in the same place in my bed. I go to the gym around the same time. I have a television schedule that I stick too. I’m not excessive though.
You know who DOES have excessive routines…Dr. Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory. I know I talk about him a lot. I can’t help it. I love this guy.
He can only eat certain things on certain days.
He develops a need to knock on the door three times.
Sheldon always has to sit in the same spot.
He has to make things more complicated than they need to be.
He created a crazy roommate agreement that outlines his routines.
Today’s Question: Were you able to wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, would you do so? Whom would you pick?
The only way I would agree to wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, is if I knew for certain that the body swap would only be temporary. Assuming this is the case, there are a two people I would choose to swap bodies with.
I know that Sheldon is a fictional character on the hit TV show Big Bang Theory, but he is so smart and so funny, I would love to be him for a day or two.
“Oops! I Did It Again,” “Toxic,” and “Hold it Against Me”
This medley was awesome. It was a mash up of Britney songs and Britney dance moves! Then, to top it all off, Pentatonix added their own flair to Britney’s style in their mash up of all the songs at the end of their medley! Wow!
“This is a really good show.” – Shawn Stockman
“Kevin, dude, do you have an on and off switch on your throat?” – Shawn Stockman
“The freaking out that you obviously were doing over the week, just pullin’ your hair out trying to get this stuff together, completely paid off. Keep freaking out.” – Ben Folds
“You packed a punch tonight, guys. This was awesome.” Sarah Bareilles
“Fallen,” “A Woman’s Worth,” and “If I Ain’t Got You”
“I would go buy that song tonight – right now.” – Sarah Bareilles discussing Delilah’s version of “Fallen.
“Another smart arrangement by using the right vocalists for the right leads, first and foremost. Hannah, I loved the way you flipped that riff in the beginning. That was ill, that was ill. I was wondering where you were going when you ended, then I was like oooo snap, that was crazy.” – Shawn Stockman
“No band was ever a great band without a star drummer and you’ve got one in your group.” – Ben Folds
Leonard: Oh. Watch out, Sheldon. This little boy Casper is a g-g-g-ghost! – Leonard
Droll. – Sheldon
Not as droll as a grown man passed out in a puddle of his own urine. – Howard
That was pretty droll. With a hint of ammonia. – Leonard
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Yes, enjoy your japes gentlemen. Think you’ve poked fun at a milk-toast academic, well you’ve forgotten one thing – I am also a son of the Lone Star State, Texas, through and through. And we know how to settle scores down there. If you doubt me, ask Mexico. – Sheldon
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Did we just see you pick up a girl in a comic book store? – Howard
‘Cause if you did, you get your picture up there on the wall on the Wall of Heroes. – Stuart
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It’s a rough month when Halloween and PMS hit at the same time. -Penny
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Leonard doesn’t have time to chat, he has to get the mail. – Sheldon
Would you relax? I’ll get it in a minute. Hey, how was work [to Penny] – Leonard
Open the mail! – Sheldon
Excuse me [to Penny] – Leonard
[Sheldon waits for his prank to pop out of the mail slot.]
Couple of circulars, nothing important. – Leonard
[Sheldon goes to check the mail slot for what went wrong.]
What’s with him? – Penny
Hang on. – Leonard [spying from around the corner]
[Sheldon opens the mail slot. Leonard presses a small remote in his hand. A huge balloon with a picture of Leonard's face pops out of the mail slot while an air horn goes off.]
AHHHHHHHH! – Sheldon [he falls to the floor]
You might be from Texas, but I’m from New Jersey! – Leonard
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Oh, bother, isn’t that just always the way? You go to staple something and you’re out of staples. Gosh, wish I had known that earlier today when I was at Staples. – Sheldon
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Stop talking like that. You’ve been rendered speechless with fear. – Sheldon
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I tried to scare an Indian with a snake. Come on, Cooper, you’re better than this. – Sheldon
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So what’s up? – Penny
Okay, we used to go out, right? – Leonard
Oh my God, that’s where I know you from. – Penny
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Leonard, you’re looking for a way to sleep with both women and have everybody be happy about it. – Penny
Now, we’re getting somewhere. – Leonard
What does your gut tell you? – Penny
Go ask Penny, she’ll know what to do. – Leonard
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Hey, what are you doing? – Leonard
Science. You wouldn’t understand. – Sheldon
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I thought you were leaving the apartment. – Sheldon
Yeah, me too. I can’t make up my mind. – Leonard
Are you concerned because the world is filled with big dogs and bullies? – Sheldon
No, I’m having a moral crisis. – Leonard
Well, if it’s of any help, I’ve read all the great moral philosophers, including Dr. Seuss. – Sheldon
Oh, what the hell. I’m supposed to go see that girl from the comic book store, Alice, but I don’t know if I should ’cause I’m going out with Priya, but she’s in India. – Leonard
Alright, so the topic at hand is sexual fidelity. Probably won’t be relying on Seuss here. Although ‘One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish’ might be surprisingly applicable. Go on. – Sheldon
Well, they say at the end of your life, you regret the stuff that you didn’t do more than the stuff that you did and I’m pretty sure Alice is the stuff I wanna do. – Leonard
You know, the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche believed that morality is just a fiction used by the herd of inferior human beings to hold back the few superior men. – Sheldon
That actually does help. – Leonard
It’s worth noting that he died of Syphilis. – Sheldon
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[after a disappointing conversation with Priya online about how he made out with another girl and she slept with her ex.]
I don’t believe this. – Leonard [to himself while leaning back on the couch]
[All of the sudden, Sheldon, wearing zombie makeup, pops out from under the couch cushions screaming and scaring the crap out of Leonard.]
Bazinga, punk. Now we’re even. – Sheldon
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*A special thank you to TVGeekArmy and TV Fanatic for helping me with a few of my quotes.*
Today’s Question: Do you frequently find yourself- just to be polite- saying things you don’t mean? For example, when you say goodbye to someone who does not interest you, do you act as though you enjoyed their company?
I was raised to be a polite person. I’m also a very empathetic person. When someone else feels bad, I feel bad for them. I do find myself saying things I don’t mean a lot for the sake of being polite or sparing someone’s feelings. I wish I was more like Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory. He says what he thinks no matter what and doesn’t really know how to be polite. Check this out:
