American Idol 8 Top 5 Matt Giraud “My Funny Valentine”

Matt Giraud chose to sing “My Funny Valentine” and mentor, Jamie Foxx, had no suggestions initially but then called him back into the room later and advised him to change the key. It’s probably good advice because Matt has picked the wrong key in the past (in my opinion).

It seemed that Matt changed the key but appeared uncomfortable with it. It was a good tip but Matt did not embrace and run with it. Maybe he could have taken it up a quarter note? I’m not sure. It was weird. Then again, he does deserve credit for picking a song as difficult as this one.

Randy said it was one of the hardest songs to sing and was a bit pitchy. He said that it didn’t all quite come together. Kara said that the competition is so stiff and didn’t feel that Matt was emotionally committed to it. Paula said that she loved what he did with the song and the fact that he took the advice. She said she felt an emotional connection (meow). Simon disagreed with Randy (I guess Kara doesn’t count) and said that it was the most believable performance of the night and said Matt was absolutely brilliant.