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“No Boundaries” Any Better With Kara DioGuardi Singing It?

Jeanne — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:19:12 +0000

So let’s just get this out of the way – I think “No Boundaries” could be the worst song an American Idol winner has had to record as their first single. It was co-written by Kara DioGuardi and, while I like a lot of the songs she has written, I’m just not feeling this one. It’s cheesy and pageanty in my opinion but I know that some people really like the song so I’m so sorry if I’ve offended you!

Anyway, a recording of Kara singing the song has popped up on YouTube and I think it speaks volumes about how insecure she is about criticism. Her very memorable showdown with Bikini Girl last season was the first sign and now it just seems like she’s determined to prove that this song really is good. I almost think it’s insulting to have this floating around since it almost feels like there’s a suggestion that Kris Allen didn’t do a good enough job. Maybe I’m just being overly sensitive but that’s what I got from it.

Either way, if you haven’t heard it, check it out and tell me what you think. I think that Kara definitely has a great voice and it does give the song a slightly different feel. While I do think it might be a little better than Kris’ version, it’s only by a marginal amount – I still don’t like this song.

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American Idol 8 Kris Allen “No Boundaries”

Jeanne — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:58:20 +0000

Kris Allen took a crack at singing the winner’s song “No Boundaries” and he seemed almost as uncomfortable as Adam was at first. He seemed to stumble with the lyrics a little bit I think his performance of the single was the better of the two. He also had some microphone handling issues.

Randy said that Kris should be very proud of what he’s done in this competition and that the song fit his voice better than Adam’s. Kara said that she wants him to be judged on the fact that he’s an incredible artist. Paula said that Kris has done an amazing job and that it’s been one of the most compelling finales. Simon said that watching him tonight has been incredible to think about how far he’s come and that Kris thoroughly deserved to be standing on the stage tonight.

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American Idol 8 Adam Lambert “No Boundaries”

Jeanne — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:50:10 +0000

Adam Lambert was first to sing the winner’s single “No Boundaries” which was co-written by Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi. The song is cheesy even with Adam’s finesse who seemed to show his first signs of pitch problems that I’ve really seen this season. It was a little painful, to be honest. I did not like it. He is doing the best he can with what he was given, I think.

Randy said that Adam can sing anything but that was not one of his favorite Adam performance and that it was a little pitchy in spots. Kara said that it was amazing to have him sing a song that she helped write. Paula said that adjectives can’t express what he’s brought to season 8 of the show and that she will be a fan forever. Simon said over the entire season, Adam’s been on of the best, most original contestants they’ve ever had and he genuinely believes that Adam can be a worldwide star.

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