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Queen Shiklah (mrsdeadpool) wrote in freedomtownic,
@ 2019-07-17 14:39:00

Entry tags:

!idol plot, mere delany (band_chicka), ~beth greene (littlegreene), ~penny st claire (vivacite), ~rupert giles (watcherdiaries)

UNIVERSAL IDOL - WEEK 2, EPISODE 2
Universal Idol opened with a huge pyro display, complete with oversized video walls showing photos and bios of all the contestants, with a voiceover welcoming all viewers in attendance and watching at home.

Before the start of the show, there's an announcement of due to technical difficulties there will be no eliminations for Week One. After a short introduction of each of the judges, announcing the departure of Prudence Melinda Halliwell with Queen Shiklah taking her place, the rules were then explained to the viewers and how five contestants will be eliminated this week.

Each contestant will sing one song of their choosing on this episode. During each performance, a number would be shown on-screen for viewers to send a text to in order to vote for that performer. After taking a day off to compile the votes, the third episode would then announce the five performers with the lowest vote totals. Those five will be eliminated from the competition.

((OOC: In the replies. each contestant will have to reply detailing their performance, which will then be replied to by all judges. Each performer will have until Friday evening to post their character’s performance for the week. If you do not have a performance posted by that deadline, your character will be eliminated by default. Five are being eliminated this week.)

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PERFORMANCE - NOAH GUERIN

youwantnoah
2019-07-18 04:35 pm UTC (link)

Noah seemed more relaxed as walked out onto the stage the night wearing a sloth shirt and a pair of jeans. The shirt, of course, was a throwback to what Rachelle had told him. He had chosen it to show off his sense of humor and that he didn't take things seriously. That had been this issue the week before; he had been way too serious. This time he seemed more confident and at ease as he walked out to the microphone, an acoustic guitar slung around his back.

"I was given my first real guitar by my mother when I turned four. I can remember being thrilled because I wanted to play music just like her, Uncle Alex, and Grandpa Jim. I was the kid that put on shows for them with my little plastic guitar and I was horrible. I don't know how they put up with me but they did" He laughed. "She taught me how to play, and how to sing, and she's why I'm standing right here on this stage so this one is for you mom" He waved at the camera knowing they were both watching. "... both of you that I have here. I don't know what I would do without either of you"

He turned the guitar around so he could play it and tuned it a little bit then he leaned into the mick with a grin. "Oh and Rachelle? This is for you" He said, looking directly at her when he pointed to his shirt. He played up the moment with her for a few seconds then focused on the task a hand and began strumming on the guitar.

Spent 24 hours, I need more hours with you
You spent the weekend getting even, ooh
We spent the late nights making things right between us
But now it's all good, babe
Roll that Backwood, babe
And play me close

'Cause girls like you run 'round with guys like me
'Til sundown when I come through
I need a girl like you, yeah yeah
Girls like you love fun, and yeah, me too
What I want when I come through
I need a girl like you, yeah yeah

Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
I need a girl like you, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
I need a girl like you

I spent last night on the last flight to you
Took a whole day up trying to get way up, ooh
We spent the daylight trying to make things right between us
But now it's all good, babe
Roll that Backwood, babe
And play me close

'Cause girls like you run 'round with guys like me
'Til sundown when I come through
I need a girl like you, yeah yeah
Girls like you love fun, and yeah, me too
What I want when I come through
I need a girl like you, yeah yeah

Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
I need a girl like you, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
I need a girl like you, yeah yeah
I need a girl like you, yeah yeah
I need a girl like you

Maybe it's 6:45
Maybe I'm barely alive
Maybe you've taken my shit for the last time, yeah
Maybe I know that I'm drunk
Maybe I know you're the one
Maybe you thinking it's better if you drive

'Cause girls like you run 'round with guys like me
'Til sundown when I come through
I need a girl like you, yeah...
'Cause girls like you run 'round with guys like me
'Til sundown when I come through
I need a girl like you, yeah yeah
Girls like you love fun, and yeah, me too
What I want when I come through
I need a girl like you, yeah yeah

Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
I need a girl like you, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
I need a girl like you

At the very last line, he smiled and winked at the camera. He had told Carly to make sure she watched and that was exactly why. The wink and smile was for her because he did need a girl like her and he was glad he had her. No one knew they were a thing yet so to everyone else, he was just flirting it up with the camera/audience and he was fine with people thinking that. It would help play up the part about him needing more personality.

[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oMmexzbK7c Girls Like You - Maroon 5 (Boyce Avenue acoustic cover) ]

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Re: PERFORMANCE - NOAH GUERIN

rockinrachelle
2019-07-19 02:22 am UTC (link)

"A'ight. First of all? Mad props for the shirt. Right hand to god, I almost pissed myself when I saw it." Rachelle laughed, kicking her feet up on the table like she owned the place. "Now... this was a huge step in the right direction. You showed a hell of a lot of improvement tonight. You were smiling, and having fun, and just being likable as fuck. Keep it up, dude. My advice? If you make it to next week... let's see something REALLY surprising. A song choice that nobody who knows you would ever expect."

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PERFORMANCE - NOAH GUERIN

watcherdiaries
2019-07-21 02:55 pm UTC (link)

As the acoustic guitar was Giles' preferred instrument of choice these days, he found those were the performances he most enjoyed while judging. He smiled and relaxed as he listened to Noah play, leaning back in his chair. When the song ended he gave the young man a healthy round of applause.

"Well done, Noah. I see so much improvement from last week. There's no doubt that you're an extremely talented musician. It clearly runs in your family, and I'm certain your mothers are exceedingly proud of you.

I enjoyed this performance quite a bit. You let us see more of your personality, and were clearly having fun with the song choice. I must say your arrangements are top notch. Many artists will slow the song way down when playing an acoustic version of a pop song. You, however, still manage to bring an energy to it, that I find quite refreshing. Very well done. I certainly hope to see you back next week."

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	PERFORMANCE - NOAH GUERIN mrsdeadpool 2019-07-21 11:41 pm UTC (link)
	Queen Shiklah sat while the others spoke, then she lifted her eyes to look at Noah and smiled, "You can sing, you can play, but honestly, I think you need to stop hiding behind the guitar as Rachelle said, let's see something surprising. Being a performer for the planet, you need to be talented at all things, shake what your mama give ya...I think that's the expression. (Reply to this) (Parent)

Re: PERFORMANCE - NOAH GUERIN

band_chicka
2019-07-22 01:26 am UTC (link)

Mere had actually burst out laughing when she saw the shirt. She really did enjoy his performance, plus getting to see Noah liven up a little bit more. "See? I told you that sloths were cute!" she insisted to Chelle. "I love how you took what we said to heart and made some improvements, Noah. As long as you keep showing yourself and your sense of humor to the masses, I think you'll go far in the competition."

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PERFORMANCE - BRIAN PRITCHARD

dr_pritchard
2019-07-18 08:36 pm UTC (link)

Last week, as the judges spoke to Brian, he figured he needed to come out this week and be more charasmatic. More animated. But after speaking to Meredith backstage, realized that charisma didn't necessarily have to be anything other than showing more emotion, more life.

He'd spent his entire performance last week focused mostly on hoping certain people could hear it.

This week? He was going to make sure everyone heard him. He was going to make sure that the darkness and the sadness he felt deep inside were spread out for all to see.

Walking out onto the stage, wearing black slacks and a red silk dress shirt, choosing to stand this time, rather than sit. Remembering one of the criticisms of his last performance, he kept himself from closing his eyes, instead gazing out into the crowd with an intense, emotional look in his eyes.

"All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere"

Again, his voice was pleasant but untrained, yet held a heartbreaking sadness that fit it perfectly. While no tears were in his eyes, the far-away look in them was somehow MORE devastating.

"Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head, I wanna drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow"

As he approached the chorus, he began to walk across the stage, meeting eyes with several of the audience members, and then the judges as well.

"And I find it kinda funny
I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very mad world, mad world

Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday
And I feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen

Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
Look right through me, look right through me"

Approaching the final chorus, he walked to the front of the stage, sitting on the edge to touch hands with a few of the fans reaching out.

"And I find it kinda funny
I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very mad world, mad world

Enlarging your world
Mad world"

As he finished, he made a subtly frustrated face, clearly a little let down by his own performance, before finally looking up to the judges with a soft smile.

(Stereo Avenue - "Mad World" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhKwI1iO7ss)

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Re: PERFORMANCE - BRIAN PRITCHARD

rockinrachelle
2019-07-19 02:26 am UTC (link)

"I'm a little torn here." Rachelle admitted, sighing as she watched Brian as if she was expecting him to do tricks. "On one hand, you did what we asked you last week. You were more animated, and made eye contact with the audience. Also, the way you sang that was goddamn heartbreaking. But on the other hand... I'm not sure what happened, but I felt like the confidence and raw pain I heard in your voice last week was wavering big time. Good performance, and great improvement.... just, unfortunately, with a big step backwards tacked on."

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PERFORMANCE - BRIAN PRITCHARD

watcherdiaries
2019-07-21 03:42 pm UTC (link)

Giles was quiet and unreadable throughout the performance. It was clear he was thinking hard about it, but his expression gave nothing away. After the song had ended, he paused, then gave a small sigh. "I imagine that look on your face at the end there was due to a dissatisfaction with your own performance?" Giles gave Brian an empathetic look. He knew how it felt to know you could have done better. "I'm rather in the same boat, I'm afraid. You have this deep well of emotion, and I can tell you're trying to share that with the audience. However, I believe you may have been overthinking things this week. You did clearly keep our notes from last week in mind, which is wonderful. However, you were thinking so hard about making sure to include them, that I think it undercut the emotion of this performance, so things were lost in translation.

"Now, the positive news here, is that I think you have an enormous potential to grow and become a very memorable performer. My biggest suggestion to you this week is practice. Practice practice practice until you can find that balance so get out of your own head a bit during the next performance."

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	PERFORMANCE - BRIAN PRITCHARD mrsdeadpool 2019-07-21 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	A heavy sigh came from Queen Shiklah, "I can relate to what the others are saying, I think Rachelle got to into your head. You raised your bar but lost what made you, truly you and also this song is such a downer. However, if you do get to move on to next week, you need to find your happy medium, where you are still you and still all of this." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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rockinrachelle, 2019-07-22 12:02 am UTC

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band_chicka
2019-07-22 01:35 am UTC (link)

"Well, I certainly hope Chelle didn't get into your head, because I will break a mic stand over hers for it," Mere said. "Maybe it's because I relate to you so much, but I don't feel like you lost as much this week as the others say you did. When I look in your eyes, I can still feel that same raw pain that I felt last week, too. I like how you're trying to bring the audience in more with your performance as well. If anything, I think your performances would work better in a more intimate setting. If you stay on, I think finding a way to bring you closer to everyone while still, you know, being in this large audience will help you a lot."

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PERFORMANCE - ASH KOWALSKI

turn_to_ash
2019-07-18 09:46 pm UTC (link)

Before the next segment, a brief clip was shown of Rachelle, sitting backstage talking about Ash Kowalski.

"Me and Ash... we got history. Not necessarily good history, cos I still wanna punch him in the fuckin' dick... but history nonetheless. And as much as I don't like him? I love chaos more. And Ben fucking hates this guy. Which makes me immediately want to see him go far."

She turned, taking a drag from her cigarette, and a sip of her drink.

"But that wasn't gonna happen with how he was last week. Sure, he sounded good... but he stood there like a goddamn tree. For real. Treebeard showed more energy while talking to the Hobbits. So I told him, I said 'Ash. You're a handsome dude. You got that smoldering thing going. And shit, if you could manage to steal my fucking wife, no way you can't seduce every little fangirl in that audience. Use that sexiness. Embrace it. Now all we can do is watch, and see if he actually does it."

The show then cuts from that clip, directly to the stage, where Ash stood under a single spotlight, looking FAR different from last week. Tonight, he wore black jeans, a white tanktop, and a black leather jacket as he began to sing, a smooth R&B-like tone to his voice.

"I'm good, I'm good, I'm great
Know it's been a while, now I'm mixing up the drink
I just need a girl who gon' really understand
I just need a girl who gon' really understand
I'm good, I'm good, I'm great
Know it's been a while, now I'm mixing up the drink
I just need a girl who gon' really understand
I just need a girl who gon' really understand"

Suddenly, the music turned more to a rock beat, as two leather-clad women walked past him, quickly peeling his jacket from him.

"And I seen her get richer on the pole
I've seen her, I knew she had to know
I've seen her take down that tequila
Down by the liter, I knew I had to meet her
Ooh, she mine, ooh, girl, bump and grind
Ooh, she mine, ooh, girl, bump a line
Angelina, lips like Angelina
Like Selena, ass shaped like Selena

I'm like, got up, thank the Lord for the day
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name
Got up, thank the Lord for the day
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name"

Definitely playing to the women in the crowd, Ash belted the lyrics out while picking up a snakelike rhythm with his hips, coming off shockingly like an experienced stage performer.

"I'm good, I'm good, I'm great
Know it's been a while, now I'm mixing up the drink
I just need a girl who gon' really understand
I just need a girl who gon' really understand
I'm good, I'm good, I'm great
Know it's been a while, now I'm mixing up the drink
I just need a girl who gon' really understand
I just need a girl who gon' really understand

I've been poppin', just took three in a row
I'm down to do it again, I'm on a roll
I've seen him outside tryna reach her
You tryna leave him, you said I'm the reason
Tell me lies, ooh, girl, tell me lies
Say you're mine, I'm yours for the night
I'm the realest, she said I'm the realest
Head be genius, dick game be the meanest"

He briefly hopped down from the stage, to walk to the front row, singing directly to several of the girls there, who were happy to play along, reacting as if he were in some famous boy band.

"I'm like, got up, thank the Lord for the day
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name

Got up, thank the Lord for the day
Woke up by a girl, I don't even know her name
Bitches in my new spot, crowdin' up my space
Had to check the safe, check the dresser for my chains"

Running back up onto the stage, Ash looked at the camera, giving a little smirk as he finished out the song.

"Got up, thank the Lord for the day
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name
Got up, thank the Lord for the day
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name
Woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name
Woke up, woke up by a girl. I don't even know her name"

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	Re: PERFORMANCE - ASH KOWALSKI turn_to_ash 2019-07-18 09:47 pm UTC (link)
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rockinrachelle, 2019-07-19 02:30 am UTC

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band_chicka, 2019-07-22 01:41 am UTC

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watcherdiaries, 2019-07-21 03:52 pm UTC

Performance: Enid Rhee

dangerouslie
2019-07-18 10:07 pm UTC (link)

Enid walked out onto the stage with a huge smile, any sign of nerves that had been apparent the week before were definitely a memory. Along with her demeanor, her outfit was much more casual and relaxed than the fancy get up from before. "How's everybody doing this week?" she laughed as everyone cheered and she walked up to her mark. "Well, I don't know about you, but I just turned eighteen, so I have a whole new world opening up to me. That being said, I still have a lot to get out." She paused, shrugging, "...but I'm sure you'll like it." She got into position and did a little hair flip as the song began...

"I buried the unseemly urges
Deep down in the ground with the roots
But it's all coming up to the surface
Maybe it's getting ready to bloom
And I don't wanna be a monster in the making
I don't wanna be more bitter than sweet
I don't know how to be just standing by blankly
Not getting angry."

She began snapping along with the pre-chorus/hook, "'Cause another and another coming up out of the gutter
Till I'm drowning in an ocean of entitled mother-shhh!" she brought her finger to her lips, censoring herself with a wink and a smirk. She didn't miss a beat before going into the next line.
"And they're pushing all my buttons
But they never seem to wonder why
Another and another, ask each other," the snapping ends as she changes to rock out a bit in a sultry style with the chorus.

"Does it get your blood boiling, does it make you see red?
Do you wanna destroy it, does it get in your head?
Cause it gets my blood boiling and I'm coming unglued
It would hit you like poison if you knew what I knew
You would be angry too

I'm seeing through crimson sunglasses
I'm breathing and counting to ten
I guess I'm out of free passes, they'll pay if it happens again
And I don't wanna drink the venom they made me
I don't wanna be controlled by the past
Boy if you were me, could you really blame me?
Would make you crazy

'Cause another and another coming up out of the gutter
Till I'm drowning in an ocean of entitled mother-ugh!" she opted to let out a grunt in the second chorus, adding a hip swing to accent it. She was able to even let out a single giggle before jumping into the next line.
"And they're pushing all my buttons
But they never seem to wonder why
Another and another, ask each other
Does it get your blood boiling, does it make you see red?
Do you wanna destroy it, does it get in your head?
Cause it gets my blood boiling and I'm coming unglued
It would hit you like poison if you knew what I knew
You would be angry."

She dropped down to her knees, writhing around a bit with each word, running her free hand through her hair, "Calm down girl, why you so mad?
Why's your heart gone
Oh, good girl, why you upset?
Guess they have forgotten what they did."

She jumped up to her feet, doing a near scream as she goes into the final chorus, "And does it get your blood boiling and does it make you see red?
And do you wanna destroy it, does it get in your head?
Cause it gets my blood boiling and I'm coming unglued
It would hit you like poison if you knew what I knew
You would be angry, you would be angry
You would be angry, you would be angry..." She paused, catching her breath a moment as the music suddenly stopped and she spoke the final word softly, "too."

She laughed as she lights went down and she stood in the dark for a moment while the crowd reacted. The smile never leaving her face.

[Source: https://songtexte.co/en/lola-blanc-angry-too-lyrics-7dcb59]
[Song: "Angry Too" by Lola Blanc https://youtu.be/X1Dhy8a4PFQ]

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rockinrachelle, 2019-07-19 02:36 am UTC

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watcherdiaries, 2019-07-21 05:59 pm UTC

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ellis_grey
2019-07-19 12:21 am UTC (link)

Deciding to go with the idea she'd had last week (of taking a pop song and going rock/metal with it), Ellis decided to try to focus more on her clean vocals this week, while still making sure to have a small piece of the song showcasing her impressive screaming vocals.

Feeling nerves threatening to take over, she reached into the pocket of the tiny denim shorts she wore, fishing out a photo of herself standing with Arizona, Erin, and Kate. Her girls. Her very heart and soul. No matter if she won or lost here... it suddenly didn't matter that much. Not when she knew she had this family to go home to. "Alright, Ellis..." She mumbled to herself. "Let's do this."

She strode out onto the stage brimming with confidence, her Fender hanging at her side.
"Friends come and go, friends come and go
Go like the seasons
I never know, I never know what to believe in
And it's getting old, it's getting old
But no hard feelings
'Cause friends come and go, friends come and go without a reason
And I, I've been in L.A. for way too long
Can't get this air inside my lungs
It feels like I'm suffocatin' from all the lack of the realness here
Is there anybody real out here?
Got my middle, middle up while I'm singing"
She thought about the kids that used to pick on Erin. And how, now that she was growing into a beautiful young woman, those same kids would likely now want to be friends. She thought about her own days as a weird tomboy, and how nobody liked her until she got "hot". Those fake, horrible users, She hoped that this song, as vulgar as it could be, would inspire others to not buy into the shit those people dished out.
"Fuck fake friends, we don't need 'em
Only thing they're good for is leaving
Fuck fake friends, we don't need 'em
I've had it up to the ceiling
Fuck fake friends, we don't need 'em
Only thing they're good for is leaving
And I ain't got the time, money on my mind
I'll say it to your face, fuck fake friends
And lately I've been dealin' with mad stress
Comes with the territory of a Hollywood address
Is anybody real here? I need some fact checks
I need more realness, need you to act less
'Cause they deserve Oscars, so many imposters
What's up with guest lists?
Can I come to your concerts?
We all got demons, I'm dealin' with monsters
I've taken every picture, signed titties and signed shirts
But at the same time I know I'm blessed to be here
So let's just be clear, how many kids wish they had this spot
I got success, it's not a sandy beach chair
Be careful with the people you meet here, I'm sayin'"
She strummed away at her guitar, not worrying about anything except having fun, and performing like the bad-ass she felt like. This was the kind of life she'd wanted as a teen, before finally embracing medicine.
"Fuck fake friends, we don't need 'em
Only thing they're good for is leaving
Fuck fake friends, we don't need 'em
I've had it up to the ceiling
Fuck fake friends, we don't need 'em
Only thing they're good for is leaving
And I ain't got the time, money on my mind
I'll say it to your face, fuck fake friends
We don't need 'em
And I ain't got the time, money on my mind
Say it to my face, don't pretend
And I ain't got the time, money on my mind
I'll say it to your face, fuck fake friends
And I ain't got the time, money on my mind
Say it to my face, don't pretend
And I ain't got the time, money on my mind
I'll say it to your face, fuck fake friends
Is there anybody real out here?
Got my middle, middle up while I'm singing
Fuck fake friends, we don't need 'em
Only thing they're good for is leaving
Fuck fake friends, we don't need 'em
I've had it up to the ceiling
Fuck fake friends, we don't need 'em
Only thing they're good for is leaving
And I ain't got the time, money on my mind
I'll say it to your face, fuck fake friends"
As she hit the last note on her guitar, she beamed a bright smile to the judges, before looking out to the crowd. "Thank you!"

(The Animal In Me - "F.F.F." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiKmPw2OlYg)