LOSE YOURSELF

The Top 11 performance show of Rock Star: Supernova found some of the favorites losing steam, another contender losing herself in front of Tommy Lee, one losing his composure, and one losing his religion while finding himself.

Following is the It's Destiny! panel's take on the Rock Star: Supernova Top 11 performance show.

Patrice Pike
"Higher Ground"
Tammy: Paired with Tommy Lee this week, Patrice had to step up her game to be able share the stage with the dynamic drummer. Did she? Not really. Patrice did her best to stand out, with her mohawk and frequent visits back to the drumkit, but she seemed very limited vocally on this song and failed to bring any real energy to the stage. Fairly lacklustre overall in comparison to her killer 'My Iron Lung' performance last week.
Overall score - 8.0
Liza: Patrice was on stage for this performance? Wow. I hardly noticed. All eyes were on Tommy to begin with, and she didn't do much to bring some of the attention around her way. I wasn't even all that impressed with the vocals.
Overall score - 7.2
Josh Logan
"Santeria"
Tammy: Josh 'played it safe' this week and stuck to his bluesy vibe, with a result that was spectacular. He appeared completely comfortable and engaging, and vocally was the best he's been on the show. Though he's no 'rocker', there's no questioning the boy's talent.
Overall score - 9.5
Liza: Ahh, here's the Josh I love. This was a perfect fit for him, and he proved his worth tonight. He still hasn't proven that he's the right fit for the band, but I'd rather hear this kind of singing than some of the caterwauling I heard later on in the show.
Overall score - 8.9
Dilana
"Can't Get Enough "
Tammy: On a rather 'meh' song, Dilana did her best to 'rock it up', and gave the judges a minor lapdance midsong (as if they somehow needed to be won over when it came to her). Dilana was just okay tonight, though she does provide some of the more entertaining moments of the show.
Overall score - 7.8
Liza: While I was glad to see a more happy song come out of Dilana, I've gotta say that she's not quite suited for those happy, fun songs. She's best when she's being intensely dark and sinister. But she did well with it, and I liked how she worked the entire floor. The pants, though, well, that's another story. Ew!
Overall score - 8.3
Toby Rand
"Pennyroyal Tea"
Tammy: Toby seems to be stuck in a rut. Every performance seems to be the same, from the death grip on the mic, to the way he works the stage. He'll need to dig deep to bring something new, because at this point he's getting predictable, and it's doubtful that two hours of that would provide much excitement.
Overall score - 8.0
Liza: Yeah, I'm kind of with you on that one, Tammy. I thought he had fantastic vocals, but I was not feeling the wandering into the crowd thing on THAT song. And I was not nearly as enthused about his hugging the stranger at the end as she was. I thought it was really cheesy to do that.
Overall score - 8.1
Zayra Alvarez
"867-5309"
Tammy: Vocally, Zayra continues to have her issues (okay, I'd be hard pressed to find a week where she didn't.) And yet...it's difficult not to watch this girl. She owns the stage, and has a baffling level of confidence, considering that this is a singing competition, and that particular area is not so much her strong suit. Hopefully she sticks around for a few weeks longer, as she has half the package, which is more than many of them.
Overall score - 8.4
Liza: As I said about Josh, I'd rather see some of the unpredictability and stage show (and outfits!!) that Zayra brings than the caterwauling of others. I have done such a 360 in regards to this girl. I wanted her gone right away, and now I want her to stay a few weeks more for the sheer entertainment value. As far as the performance goes, I kind of dug that arrangement. She definitely turned it into her own, as she always does!
Overall score - 7.8
Magni
"Clocks"
Tammy: This seemed like a poor song choice for Magni. Vocally, it was an ill fit, and he seemed lifeless as he sang. Overall, very forgettable. Looking very sharp this week, however.
Overall score - 8.0
Liza: I thought Dave and company went a bit overboard on their praise for Magni's vocals. His falsetto made me cringe. Great song, though, and the whole bit about missing his family was touching. If there was any question of Magni's desire to be in the competition, he gave the perfect answer. I also gotta give Magni some props for not buying into the whole boys vs. girls crap. He seems like an all-around good guy.
Overall score - 8.0
Jill Gioia
"Don't You (Forget About Me)"
Tammy: After a performance like that, Jill will be hoping we'll forget. It was a forced, oversung mess that stank of desperation. Once again, Jill got the smackdown from the judges, which is unfortunate, because she seems like one of the few who actually wants this gig.
Overall score - 6.7
Liza: Oof. She may as well have changed the lyrics to "Please Do (Forget About That)". That may have been the single worst thing I have seen on this stage this year. It was screechy, it was pitchy, it was too loud, it was sung all kinds of wrong. And her stage antics scream Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader. And you know it's bad when Storm, the most supportive rocker there, can hardly muster up any applause.
Overall score - 3.5
Ryan Star
"Losing My Religion"
Tammy: The show instantly goes from 'meh' to 'WOW' as Ryan appears midstage in front of a piano and performs with his usual passion and intensity, enrapturing the other rockers in the process. It's obvious that behind a piano is his comfort zone, and he was able to channel a performance that will be remembered as one of this season's highlights.
Overall score - 9.7
Liza: Wow is right. That was chill-inducing. It was brilliantly sung and played. I loved the part where he banged on top of the piano. If you liked this performance, go buy Ryan's CD Songs From The Eye Of An Elephant. I just got it the other day. I saw a YouTube performance of Ryan singing "Losing Your Memory" in concert, and I bought the CD on the spot. It was a good impulse buy.
Overall score - 9.8
Lukas Rossi
"Celebrity Skin"
Tammy: From the get-go this performance seemed a bit off as Lukas struggled with his lyrics and kept turning his back towards the audience and running back to the drumkit. Vocally, Lukas seemed to have taken the criticism from last week to heart and there was considerably less 'growl' in his voice (I liked the growl, but apparently it's not roit for Our Band: Supernova, so I guess that's all that matters).
Overall score - 7.4
Liza: Dude, I felt like I was intruding upon a moment between Lukas and Nate the drummer. It may as well have been just Lukas and Nate in the studio there because that's who Lukas kept singing to. Nevermind the audience! And the few times he actually faced the audience, he had his eyes closed most of the time. It was heavily distracting.
Overall score - 6.8
Storm Large
"Changes"
Tammy: Though this performance had some lovely moments in it, the intro, which I imagine was supposed to be soulful and deep, came across as a bit...boring. I thought she could have sang that part better and added a bit more nuance to it, as the overall result was rather blah. Still, one of the better performances of the night.
Overall score - 8.6
Liza: Marcia Cross, I mean Storm, sounded great, and I liked the arrangement, even if it did sound a bit Broadway-esque. It was a nice change from the usual crazy eye, and, as Dave said, she showed her vulnerability and heart.
Overall score - 9.0
Dana Andrews
"Baba O'Riley"
Tammy: Dana suffers tonight from the inevitable 'who performed it better' comparison as she performs a song that Jordis Unga absolutely nailed in the first season of Rock Star. Though she did an admirable job, Dana still comes across as a little girl who's playing dress up and doing everything she can to prove that she's 'rock'. She's like Ashlee Simpson, except that she can, you know, sing.
Overall score - 8.2
Liza: Heh. Ditto to all of the above. Dana's outfit made her look like she was in a high school airband contest or something. The vocals were well done, but anyone who watched Rock Star: INXS last year can't help but unfavorably compare Dana to Jordis, whose performance of this song launched the season with a huge bang.
Overall score - 8.0
Who Should Be Bottom 3
Tammy: Jill, Lukas, Dilana
Liza: Jill, Lukas, Patrice
Who Will Be Bottom 3
Tammy: Jill, Toby, Zayra
Liza: Jill, Zayra, Patrice
Who Should Be Eliminated
Tammy: Jill
Liza: Jill
Who Will Be Eliminated
Tammy: Jill
Liza: Jill

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