Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25433488-20190905212924/@comment-43473041-20190911030511

My thoughts on tonight's semifinals:

X for buzzer, O for standing ovation

V. Unbeatable (O, 1st): Oh yeah, that's how you obliterate a stage once more! Their last perfomance was flashy and fast and that's good and all, but I found this performance to be a different gem. Dancing as usual was pretty solid enough, acrobatics from the stairs were really intriguing as well. My favorite performance of their's so far.

Dom Chambers (9th): Big step down. Not much trick to it, mostly presentation. It just all felt one-dimensional.

Luke Islam (O, 6th): I never really payed attention that much to him at first, but tonight I really loved this guy. His control and range just stuns me everytime.

Lukas & Falco (X, 11th): Lots of mistakes, same moves, and ultimately fell flat. Fourth waste of a wildcard in a row. Big round of applause to AGT.

Chris Kläfford (8th): He was alright. His voice is amazing, but I really thought he could have done so much more. His audition and judge cuts were the best, he doesn't seem to be improving from there at all.

Detroit Youth Choir (X, 10th): Vocals were god awful. Rapping had zero flow. Couldn't listen to it any longer. Barely any better than Lukas & Falco on an overall scale.

Alex Dowis (O, 3rd): WOW! Alex Dowis really triumphed tonight. He's always been solid with his storytelling, and tonight was no different. His portrayal of the 9/11 story was powerful. I wish more unique acts like him existed on the show.

Marcin Patrzalek (O, 2nd): That's my boy! Better than his last performance, very easily. This performance was different, and that's what's so great about it. Excellent song choice, great buildup, and it sounded more melodic than brash unlike his last performance. Addition of backing percussionists was an interesting but agreeable choice IMO.

Emanne Beasha: (O, 4th): Not really an opera person, but I could never deny this little girl's amazing talent. Best kid singer of this season.

Ryan Niemiller (O, 5th): Don't know about you guys, but I never laughed this hard in a while ever since Taylor Williamson. Love this guy.

Voices of Service (O, 7th): Aaaand, MASSIVE breath of fresh air after hearing the catastrophe known as the Detroit Youth Choir. These four and their vocals are just perfect together.