i so wanted to focus on the season finale episodes of RS:SN so i didn't take notes for this blog. ok lang yun, madami namang makokopyahan ng recap. this time i'm copying from the official site rockstar.msn.com.
Finale Week Reality Recap
And then there were four. Four Rockers who have been through a whirlwind of anxiety, competition and finally, friendship. With just a few days before the prize is announced and little time left to enjoy the mansion's posh digs, these Rockers were definitely feeling the end of a long journey.
As the Rockers toasted Storm's classy exit, they pondered their future with or without Supernova. Magni retreated to sing Radiohead's "Karma Police." But the private moment was interrupted when Toby handed a pie to Dilana who promptly planted it on Magni's face. Some things never change.
The reality of the competition returned when MiG, a contestant from last year's "Rock Star: INXS," popped in for a visit, presenting Toby with a new Honda Element before more serious talk. MiG stressed that their exposure will be great, but they have to choose their own destiny: "The world is your oyster...you make it what you want."
As they entered the song selection room, the Rockers got a pleasant surprise when they discovered their own performance photos hanging next to the myriad honors of Supernova's individual members. The Rockers were pleased to find that each of them was featured in a pose that best captured their individual personalities.
Song selection contained another twist. Not only would the Rockers again perform originals, they could choose any song from the entire season's library. The Rockers scanned the songs, re-living memories of past performances, thrilled over the amount to choose from. Still, rivalries persisted. Lukas and Dilana argued over Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb." After a little negotiation, Lukas selected Coldplay's "Fix You," a song that poignantly reminded him of his relationship with his father: "If he happens to hear [this], I want him to know I'm thinking about him and I want to fix whatever was broken." Dilana, in a bold move, chose "Roxanne," the tune that marked Chris' downfall. During rehearsal, however, House Band leader Paul Mirkovich wasn't taken with her arrangement. Dilana had shown that she was not afraid to take risks, hoping that this one would pay off as well as her others.
Looking on at the mansion, a place they'll be vacating in a few days, the emotional four reflected deeply about their experience. "I don't even want to think about this being the end...I wish this could go on forever," said Dilana. For one Rocker, the ride will continue and for the others, well, this is one adventure they'll never forget.
Finale Week Performance RecapWith only one show to go, "Rock Star: Supernova" is almost over. But it won't be "over" for these four Rockers. One talented contestant's life will change when he or she fronts their newest band, Supernova, while three others will enjoy the benefits of a marked rise in exposure. At this point on "Rock Star," the old saying holds true--there are no losers here.
Proving that adage, the show kicked off with a surprise visit from a Rocker who didn't make the final four but did make a lasting impression on viewers and fans. Verizon Wireless Fan Favorite, Ryan "The Dark Horse" Star, returned and thrilled the audience with his original tune "Back of Your Car." But the intense Rocker was also thrilled after learning that his encore performance earned him a special gift--a Honda CRV.
Then, it was back to business. Through an eleven week journey that produced emotional ups and downs, and performances that revealed many of their strengths and some of their weaknesses, these four still had to prove why they are the perfect Rocker to front Supernova.
They reprised last week's two-song set (one cover, one original) with Toby singing Radiohead's moving "Karma Police." After the poignancy of Radiohead, Toby rocked the house with his catchy original, "Throw It Away" while Magni accompanied his fellow Rocker on guitar.
Dave and Supernova dug Toby's fun filled performance with only brief criticism from Gilby. Still, Dave remarked: "At this point I just feel like I'm kicking back and watching a great rock show."
Lukas was next, covering Coldplay's "Fix You" with raw, emotional power; it was a clear showcase of his melodic range. He continued with his original, "Headspin" choosing to sing the song stripped down with only himself on guitar. It was a nice change and a bold one--Lukas had never been this low key and intimate. Dave and Supernova loved how it showcased his versatility. Gilby stated, "You're fearless and you're not afraid to try something new."
But it was Dilana who took the real risk when she performed The Police's "Roxanne"--a song that sealed Chris' fate so many weeks back. The controversial Rocker made the song her own, featuring her rich, resonant voice and even getting Lukas, Toby and Magni to enter the song with backup vocals. Next up was her own tune, "Supersoul," during which she jumped into the audience and sang to Supernova before moving to the back of the room. After a couple of rough weeks, Dilana (even with a cane) was back in full form. Tommy gushed, "you're so beautiful to watch perform" while Dave said simply: "You know how much I love you. Multiply that by a thousand."
Magni closed out the show with a rousing rendition of Deep Purple's "Hush," showing once again that he is well acquainted and comfortable with classic rock. And then it was on to his original, the aptly titled "When the Time Comes." The strong Icelander garnered less praise than his competitors after Tommy admitted he didn't find Magni's original memorable. Still, Dave was more encouraging, summing up both the evening and what would follow in elimination: "The cards are gonna fall where they will."
We can't wait.
Finale Recap
This season of "Rock Star" has been one wild ride. Despite the many challenges for the talented Rockers who gave so much to this competition, in the end, it was lots of fun. Through it all, the final four met those challenges fearlessly, bringing extra intensity, charisma and rocking chops to the house. Supernova, for sure, had one tough decision to make.
But before we get to that decision, there were the bottom two. With only four Rockers left, this week's elimination consisted of a bottom two instead of three, and Brooke wasted no time announcing who they were. Lukas, Magni and Toby were all at risk at one point last night, but two would find themselves in danger of elimination.
First was Magni. To save himself, Magni chose Jimi Hendrix's "Fire," reprising one of his most celebrated performances of the competition. Would it be enough to save him from the axe?
Toby was next, taking his precarious position in stride. Singing Billy Idol's "White Wedding," the hunky Aussie showcased his strong voice and infectious energy. The girls loved Toby, but would the love extend to Supernova?
After some deliberation, Supernova quickly came back with their verdict. Sadly, Magni was sent home. The Rocker took his exit with charm, class and grace. And that's not surprising. Magni is, as Tommy said, "Magni-ficent."
And so it was down to three. After showing a retrospective of each Rocker's journey, Toby, Lukas and Dilana told Supernova why they were the best Rocker for the job. Tommy answered with, "You three are amazing. But we need to hear for ourselves."
Lukas was first, reprising his performance of The Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony" with passion and intensity. He was absolutely electric.
Dilana followed with The Cranberries' "Zombie," proving once again that despite some brief personal stumbles, she was still on top of things.
Toby closed out the final three with The Killers' "Somebody Told Me"--a song he'd received the encore for earlier in the game, and one that nicely matched his voice and style. But would it be the match for Supernova?
Regrettably for Toby, the answer was no. Citing his vocal aptitude and how much fun he put in the music, all of Supernova was certain that the popular Aussie's future would be bright. The Rocker bid a gracious farewell by lauding his two remaining comrades and underscoring how much he'd gratefully learned from Supernova. It was all very heartfelt, touching and, yes, "EVS."
As Dilana and Lukas stood huddled together, awaiting the final, life-altering decision, Tommy was visibly stressed. To Lukas he said "Your look, your energy, your vocals, the way you move, everything's been really amazing for us." He then turned to Dilana and stated, "You are enchanting, and your voice is unbelievable. Who doesn't love you? Who doesn't love both of you guys?
But Supernova could only choose one. And who would that be? Tommy made the announcement: "Lukas, you're our boy." Dilana, though undoubtedly disappointed, thanked each member of Supernova saying, "I love and respect all of you." A standout during these many weeks, there was no doubt in Dave and Supernova's minds that Dilana would find major success.
Now it was Lukas' time to shine as the newly-crowned frontman. Singing "Be Yourself," Supernova wowed the crowd. Lukas' natural chemistry with the band shined through in a tour de force performance. The world better get ready.
song selection involved another run around the pool naked. this time, toby gets his revenge with dilana who wanted to do The Police’s Every Breath You Take. “i have a hot body… for a midget!” no other big drama during song selection. they voted for patrice to get one of two original songs, while ryan fought for (and finally won) the other.
ROCK 03 – ryan performs his original song Back of Your Car. it’s the end of the world and a couple decides to make love --- not so hot about this story. but I cranked up the volume --- my cue that I’m enjoying the performance.
all dilana could say was that she apologizes for being a bitch this week, that she can sing but has no experience with interviews, and that her only excuse is that she’s too honest. she keeps her ground though in showing how determined she is to be Supernova’s frontman.
ROCK05 - Storm performs Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive. her version was bad bad bad! especially when you compare this performance to dilana's time after time (by cindy lauper) and marty's baby one more time (by no less than britney spears!) from rockstar: inxs. i'm now seeing the geri halliwell in storm's performance. but she's such a great sport, inspite of the hammering from dave and supernova. "it's ok, man, i like spanking."
is it just my reproductive hormones or is magni’s kid the most charming angel?
ROCK05 - zayra was oozing with confidence when she performed David Bowie’s all the young dudes. almost an academy-worthy performance -- she looked like an oscar trophy. no grammys for her, though -- gilby thought she was “flat a lot” (the keys, not the curves).
ryan deserved the encore, toby deserved the scare, zayra deserved the break, jill & patrice deserved the bottom 3... and i guess dana deserved the elimination.