Kris Allen – Performance Profile, American Idol 2009 Season 8

May 19, 2009 by vongsundara · 13671 Comment2009-05-20+03%3A15%3A28vongsundara

Kris Allen performs No Boundaries, American Idol 2009 Season 8, Week 11 (May 19) Top 2: Contestant’s Favourite / Simon Fuller’s Choice / Winner’s Single

Kris Allen once again does a commendable job at yet another song that is out of his vocal range. His voice strained throughout, and it was painful to listen to. Unfortunately for Kris, there’s not much that could save this song.

I liked Kris Allen’s all-black outfit. It’s strange because I generally don’t like all-black outfits in real life, but it seems to work great for performances.

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆

Kris Allen performs What’s Going On (Marvin Gaye), American Idol 2009 Season 8, Week 11 (May 19) Top 2: Contestant’s Favourite / Simon Fuller’s Choice / Winner’s Single

Kris Allen’s limited vocal range just could not match up with this song. This is the second time that the song chosen for Kris was out of his vocal range. I’m not sure if the show is trying to sabotage him or not, but it does point out the fact that Kris needs to work on improving his range.

I liked how the performance was stripped down compared to the first song. It had a neat KT Tunstall type of feel to it. I’m still super annoyed with his peach fuzz facial hair, though.

Review Score: ★★☆☆☆

Filed under: American Idol
Tagged: Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers), All She Wants To Do Is Dance (Don Henley), April 21, Falling Slowly (Glen Hansard), How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) (Marvin Gaye), Kris Allen, Make You Feel My Love (Garth Brooks), Man In The Mirror (Michael Jackson), Remember The Time (Michael Jackson), She Works Hard for the Money, The Way You Look Tonight