Hey Jenna, I hear ya about You Found Me...I love the song but I agree that it does seem to be a hard one to sing live. Plus it's not exactly what you would call an upbeat "crowd pleaser" song, both in lyrics & music...but still, I'm saddened to think that even some of his fans didn't care for a song he picked...don't get me wrong, I totally appreciate what you're saying....it's just that I wish that all 3 songs would be a HUGE hit...I don't want anyone to feel that any of his songs were anything less than super stellar!
Plus, the song choices are what they are at this point, right? I mean, he can't change and pick another song, because they've already rehearsed these...no time to rehearse a new one...so I just hope that he will do what you mentioned..sing it less like The Fray guy and more like Matt. I want him to get nothing but rave reviews on everything he does!
He's definitely a risk taker, and I completely applaud him for being willing to go out on a limb and showcase his versatility. And even though YFM may be the least favorite of the 3, I still think it was good.
graciecat
Posts : 460 Join date : 2009-06-17 Age : 67 Location : Auburn, Washington
Matty is definetly Hard to Handle-- because he is just so dang hot!! He killed that song and the dancing ....just sayin'! (Hoping for dem pants return tomorrow in Tacoma! )
Totally agree -93, Matt has got to get a record deal now--- No way can this guy be ignored!!
Maybe he will go more studio version for YFM from now on...Love that version so much! Better than the Fray I think!
I'm a cougar but boy that Matty has me thinking.... (fanning self!)
Matty is definetly Hard to Handle-- because he is just so dang hot!! He killed that song and the dancing ....just sayin'! (Hoping for dem pants return tomorrow in Tacoma! )
Totally agree -93, Matt has got to get a record deal now--- No way can this guy be ignored!!
Maybe he will go more studio version for YFM from now on...Love that version so much! Better than the Fray I think!
I'm a cougar but boy that Matty has me thinking.... (fanning self!)
Amazing performance! In every way! The only thing missing is the camera angles from the other side when he plays the piano..and yes I need a cold shower.
WUUT - YAY cranberry is back i action - missed U! Hope that you had (are having) a great vacation
asianmegan
Posts : 192 Join date : 2009-06-09 Age : 39 Location : SoYoCo, PA
Now that one show is done and there's many more coming up......I was wondering if anyone could let me know what time they would suggest me getting to the venue before and how late to stay afterwards??? I've never done anything like this before and would LOOOOVE a chance to say hi to Matt Plus, I have yet to hear back from anyone going to the Baltimore, MD show either And I may have an extra ticket for another fellow FTL, BG, Giraud Squad lover......
RachIP
Posts : 41 Join date : 2009-05-12 Age : 50 Location : Marysville, WA
Now that one show is done and there's many more coming up......I was wondering if anyone could let me know what time they would suggest me getting to the venue before and how late to stay afterwards??? I've never done anything like this before and would LOOOOVE a chance to say hi to Matt Plus, I have yet to hear back from anyone going to the Baltimore, MD show either And I may have an extra ticket for another fellow FTL, BG, Giraud Squad lover......
Ah, dang, I wish I lived in Baltimore!!! Unfortunately, I'm all the way on the other side of the country....wish I could see the show with another Giraud Squadder though!
graciecat
Posts : 460 Join date : 2009-06-17 Age : 67 Location : Auburn, Washington
Umm this one basically sucks because for some reason matt isn't shown singing but you can see him playing the piano for a little bit. I'll be pissed if he didn't get to sing a line for Pete's sake. It seemed like the beginning of the song?
Hopefully, the beginning just didn't get recorded!!
Was at the concert yesterday. I guess I will call it "pleasant." The singers pretty much performed in the order in which they were eliminated. So the second part of the concert was better than the first. Suprises from the first half - Scott was very good, as was Matt. The rest - meh.
LOL not very much but Matt seemed to win over this person!
Now that one show is done and there's many more coming up......I was wondering if anyone could let me know what time they would suggest me getting to the venue before and how late to stay afterwards??? I've never done anything like this before and would LOOOOVE a chance to say hi to Matt Plus, I have yet to hear back from anyone going to the Baltimore, MD show either And I may have an extra ticket for another fellow FTL, BG, Giraud Squad lover......
Oh man..u are tempting me. Maybe I should do as Crazy4Mattyg told me to - wave bye, bye to hubby and family and GET ON BOARD that plan from little Denmark LOL
asianmegan
Posts : 192 Join date : 2009-06-09 Age : 39 Location : SoYoCo, PA
Now that one show is done and there's many more coming up......I was wondering if anyone could let me know what time they would suggest me getting to the venue before and how late to stay afterwards??? I've never done anything like this before and would LOOOOVE a chance to say hi to Matt Plus, I have yet to hear back from anyone going to the Baltimore, MD show either And I may have an extra ticket for another fellow FTL, BG, Giraud Squad lover......
Oh man..u are tempting me. Maybe I should do as Crazy4Mattyg told me to - wave bye, bye to hubby and family and GET ON BOARD that plan from little Denmark LOL
AND cecilie & RachIP it's 20 rows back, center stage Soooo someone has to pleaaase help me out!!!! The boyfriend agreed to go, but I would prefer him not to He already thinks I'm craaaazy
Matt Giraud got fans to their feet with a balance of rock, schlock and fun during "Hard to Handle" and showed he's a showman to be reckoned with, despite the questionable "live" delivery of "You Found Me."
Oh damn I hope he fixes this problem. Matt just sing from your heart don't try and be Issac Slade. You are a much better vocalist!
Seems he made a great song choice with HTH! Still think he should close the set with HTH and not You Found Me.
RachIP
Posts : 41 Join date : 2009-05-12 Age : 50 Location : Marysville, WA
Now that one show is done and there's many more coming up......I was wondering if anyone could let me know what time they would suggest me getting to the venue before and how late to stay afterwards??? I've never done anything like this before and would LOOOOVE a chance to say hi to Matt Plus, I have yet to hear back from anyone going to the Baltimore, MD show either And I may have an extra ticket for another fellow FTL, BG, Giraud Squad lover......
Oh man..u are tempting me. Maybe I should do as Crazy4Mattyg told me to - wave bye, bye to hubby and family and GET ON BOARD that plan from little Denmark LOL
AND cecilie & RachIP it's 20 rows back, center stage Soooo someone has to pleaaase help me out!!!! The boyfriend agreed to go, but I would prefer him not to He already thinks I'm craaaazy
Hey, like I said, if I were in Baltimore, I'd love it!
Found this on the Seattle Times website. Link is too big to post
OMG! I love that pic! He looks so HOT and cute and sexy at the same time. I think I am in minority here but I think he looks better without the hats. He looks so manly. Love him..
Lisa_M
Posts : 762 Join date : 2009-06-19 Age : 55 Location : Fort Wayne, IN
Now that one show is done and there's many more coming up......I was wondering if anyone could let me know what time they would suggest me getting to the venue before and how late to stay afterwards??? I've never done anything like this before and would LOOOOVE a chance to say hi to Matt Plus, I have yet to hear back from anyone going to the Baltimore, MD show either And I may have an extra ticket for another fellow FTL, BG, Giraud Squad lover......
WOW..now I'm really crazy cuz I'm sitting here thinking OK..how long would it take me to get to Maryland from Ft. Wayne, IN...Megannn how much are you wanting for that ticket anyways?? and when is the Baltimore show??? (by the way I also agree you shouldn't go with the boyfriend..lol)
graciecat
Posts : 460 Join date : 2009-06-17 Age : 67 Location : Auburn, Washington
Now that one show is done and there's many more coming up......I was wondering if anyone could let me know what time they would suggest me getting to the venue before and how late to stay afterwards??? I've never done anything like this before and would LOOOOVE a chance to say hi to Matt Plus, I have yet to hear back from anyone going to the Baltimore, MD show either And I may have an extra ticket for another fellow FTL, BG, Giraud Squad lover......
Oh man..u are tempting me. Maybe I should do as Crazy4Mattyg told me to - wave bye, bye to hubby and family and GET ON BOARD that plan from little Denmark LOL
If you hurry Cecilie- you can stay with me and go see Matty in Tacoma tomorrow!!
Now that one show is done and there's many more coming up......I was wondering if anyone could let me know what time they would suggest me getting to the venue before and how late to stay afterwards??? I've never done anything like this before and would LOOOOVE a chance to say hi to Matt Plus, I have yet to hear back from anyone going to the Baltimore, MD show either And I may have an extra ticket for another fellow FTL, BG, Giraud Squad lover......
Oh man..u are tempting me. Maybe I should do as Crazy4Mattyg told me to - wave bye, bye to hubby and family and GET ON BOARD that plan from little Denmark LOL
If you hurry Cecilie- you can stay with me and go see Matty in Tacoma tomorrow!!
STOP IT!! I am getting all tingly inside just thinking about it - oh man I think I missed my teenage years somehow and it is hitting me hard now LOL Are you really going tomorrow???
OMG - the audio on this youtube vid is amazing - don't know if anybody did upload this - but MAN take a listen lol. Much better than the other one CHILLS everywhere - he sounds amazing
OMG - the audio on this youtube vid is amazing - don't know if anybody did upload this - but MAN take a listen lol. Much better than the other one CHILLS everywhere - he sounds amazing
PLZ someone - can't remember who did this the last time - can u make it into a mp3?!?! Oh HE IS AMAZING OMG, OMG, OMG LISTEN to this
Can't remember if Jenna already posted this - but this is what they wrote on Matt on Rollingstone.com
Quote :
The Idol groove continued with a charismatic Matt Giraud, who got the crowd moving with his piano-pounding version of Otis Redding’s “Hard to Handle,” then paid tribute to another soul great with an outstanding “Georgia on My Mind,” giving his elastic voice the full workout, from raspy growl to falsetto.