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The auditions are behind us, so it’s time to forget the loonies and focus on the talent unearthed by this season of Australian Idol. And what talent there is, with so many gifted musicians the traditional Top 100 was expanded to 136.
So who are the best of the bunch? Here are just a few of the talented performers that impressed me so far.
I must admit, Daniel Mifsud caught my eye on one of the earliest Australian Idol ads this year. He wasn’t singing: it was an entirely superficial reaction to his pretty hair and laid-back fashion sense. I called him Blue Scarf Boy for some time, so it’s nice to be able to use his real name. But this boy isn’t just sexy; he can actually sing, and he seems to have quite the musical knowledge. His take on Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing” was breathtaking. While I usually go for guitar boys, I’m pretty smitten by Daniel.
I mentioned I had a thing for guitar boys, right? I didn’t have to wait too long to find someone who fit that mould. Lyall Adonis has the voice of an angel, and a laid-back vibe that reminds me a lot of Amos Lee. The song he played for his audition is by far the best original piece I’ve heard in an Idol audition. As a matter of fact, I’m pretty sure his was the best Idol audition I’ve seen. This guy is a real find, and girls are going to go crazy for his dimples. Like Daniel, he was also wearing a scarf. Coincidence?
Lyall wasn’t the only guitar boy who won me over. I couldn’t resist the charms of Matt Corby, who played a stellar rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition.” I generally hate when people harp on about how contestants are “only 16,” but I can’t help but make an exception in Matt’s case. He plays guitar better than most people twice his age, and his voice has a huskiness that seems incongruous to his youth. He also makes me feel like a dirty old woman. Sixteen-year-olds did not look like that when I was at school.
But I’m not just going gaga over the guys. Aussie Idol is also serving up some outstanding female talent. Melbourne’s Natalie Gauci had the judges fawning all over her, and with good reason. Not only is this raven-haired songstress an absolute stunner, she’s also incredibly gifted. She checks all the musical boxes, with her emotive voice, piano skills, and songwriting credentials. However, as she proved with her cover of “I Will Survive,” she’s not above belting out a pop song. Natalie also seems to have her head screwed on, so she seems a shoe-in to make the top 24, at least.
Brianna Carpenter is shaping up to be this season’s Chanel Cole. The quirky dress, sunny personality, and quiet confidence are all there. But Australian Idol has come a very long way since Chanel reveled in her odd-girl-out status in season two. Now we actually embrace singers that are a little left of centre. I loved Brianna’s audition song “Jacqueline,” and I’m hopeful that she’ll find our revamped talent quest is a perfect fit for her uniqueness.
So there’s what I think, but I’d love to hear from you. Who do you love, or hate, on Idol this year?
more pics of matt corby
Oh rest assured, when he makes top 24, which I’m sure he will, there’ll be more pictures of Matt in here. He’s an absolute cutie, isn’t he?
mat is soooooooooooo cute. and he has a great voice aswell…. bring on more pics of MAT
I hear you *lol* Look out for some more photos later today to celebrate his entry into the top 24. I hope you all remember to vote next Sunday!
matt is so gorgeous may b hotter than dean geyer
matt corby is hotter than dean geyer dont u agree
I think you could be right Stacey!
i think matt & dean are the same, matts probably a bit better, but i hopw he just doesnt get treated the same way as dean did…but i dont think he will cos matts voice is better, but people will still say he only gets the votes cos hes hot!
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I think, from what we’ve seen, Matt’s stronger musically. Then again, it’s really early days!
You’re right though Kristy, a lot of people are down on someone just because they’re good looking. Hopefully his talent shines through and he can prove to people he’s there for more than his looks!
yeah true that!
i was a fan of deans…and it hurt to see people saying that hes just a pretty face!..his looks are better that his voice..but i still bought his album!
Hey guyz Matt is soooooooooooo hot n cute n he can sing better then Dean Geyer. Who doesn’t like Matt Corby i want 2 meet him
Hi Larissa. Thanks for stopping by. Judging by all the comments and his inclusion in the top 12, it doesn’t look like many people don’t like Matt Corby at all! I’ll be posting more about how Matt and all the other Idols do in the competition, so I hope you come back soon!
plz dont put any on husny he is so not talented plz dont
Matt corby is one of the most gorgeous guys i no and he is such an awesome singer and i hope that he wins Auzzie idol!
One day i hope to audition for Australian Idol some of my friends think that i should!
Hey there Stacey. I’ve actually become a massive Husny fan, so I’m afraid you’ll have to put up with hearing about him for a little bit longer!
Hi Krysten. Thanks for stopping by. Good luck with auditioning in the future – perhaps I’ll be writing about you here in the years to come!
i think that Husny has talent and i think that stacey is wrong lol
i agree with Ikatulka
Thanx Ikatulka i will need all the luck and auditioning for Auzzie Idol is only 2 years away 4 me
Hey Stacey Matt Ur sitting right next to me lol
Lets retry that. matt is so hot and stacey is sitting is sitting right next to me! that’s beter
thats weird but oh well i really want husny, natalie, sarah (is it sarah?) oh well, the blonde. and i cant forget daniel mifsud. those are the ones that i want into the final twelve.
by the way, i dont classify people as hot i call them cute.
hey i think matt corbys gawjus as!! and any chick that knows him is one lucky girl haha good luck matty boy…x x x
hey i think matt corbys gawjus and any chick that knows him is one lucky girl lol
good luck matty boy ur grouse haha…x x x