The FOG Factor - Series 2 - Live Show

[ShaneU]

Expected more from Emile Sande so I was pretty underwhelmed with that one, she was singing that in first gear. Enjoyed the other three.

[Declan A Walsh]

I, for one, thought that there were a lot of impressive entries in this week's round, especially in the lounge. Among the remaining contestants, I liked the covers by @Spears and @Rachel Stevens on a Pogo Stick . I actually liked a majority of the covers provided in the lounge, with the standout track for me being by @E.N., followed by @Sephiroth_Dude . My biggest surprise was the Beyonce entry by @Jluv - pleasantly surprised!

[Leg End Reject]

The best for me today are Butty, Lorcan and E.N. My own is great too.

I'm not a Sade fan at all, and I hate Virtual Reality with a passion.

So, it's down to Aaron and Deja today. Like Necro, I love Pulp and Emily Sande's voice, but not sure if I like this version. Deja's is a standard cover. I'll have to listen again and decide which one to thank.

Lorcan's is the best overall though. I need a drink after typing that. 😂

[lorcand1990]

The best for me today are Butty, Lorcan and E.N. My own is great too.

I'm not a Sade fan at all, and I hate Virtual Reality with a passion.

So, it's down to Aaron and Deja today.  Like Necro, I love Pulp and Emily Sande's voice, but not sure if I like this version. Deja's is a standard cover. I'll have to listen again and decide which one to thank.

Lorcan's is the best overall though. I need a drink after typing that. 😂

[aaronjennings]

Strong selection from the LL, my top three in no particular order would be Seph, Leg End and Wichita

From the surviving players, it was a close one between Deja and Rachel, but gave the edge to Deja in the end

[nothing]

Expected more from Emile Sande so I was pretty underwhelmed with that one, she was singing that in first gear. Enjoyed the other three.

I felt it didn't quite ramp up the way the original does, or have that sense of urgency/panic as it gets there.

[E.N.]

Genius choice EN, I didn't know what to expect, it was one of the few instrument only tracks I enjoyed in my teens and was skeptical, but damn that's awesome!

2. @E.N.

I actually liked a majority of the covers provided in the lounge, with the standout track for me being by @E.N.

The best for me today are Butty, Lorcan and E.N. My own is great too.

Delighted to see it go down well. I've known sleepmakeswaves for years, saw them as a support act initially I think, and they're brilliant. Love this cover, I think it's amazing

[RSOAPS]

@DejaBoo  - The Dixie Chicks - Nothing Compares 2 U
Original Artist: Sinnead O'Connor

Don't have time today for notes, but my Top 3 today are...

1. @lorcand1990
2. @E.N.
3. @Leg End Reject

Having given my fellow final four competitors a second listen just now @DejaBoo's pick of the day is definitely up there with my top 3 and probably infiltrates it...

[Kol]

Votes have been counted.

@aaronjennings  and @Spears

aaron  - Emeli Sande - Common People



Spears  - HSCC - No Ordinary Love



Over to our judges @Necro @nothing @ShaneU

Please tell us who you would like to send home and your reason why

[Necro]

Tonight I'm sending home Spears.

Both have been down here before but I think its the end of the road for Britney tonight.

[Kol]

With 9 votes and for a record 3rd time in the contest, @DejaBoo  has been voted the top act this week.
Well done Deja.

[DejaBoo]

With 9 votes and for a record 3rd time in the contest, @DejaBoo  has been voted the top act this week.
Well done Deja.

...stunned into silence.

[Necro]

This could take a while, nothing ordered a Chinese for the judges lounge ..

I'd already eaten so I was able to make it on time.

[Butty Brennan]

Some top sounds from da lounge today. Sephi was the strongest lounge lizard, choon. 

[nothing]

I'm afraid as Spears wasn't my cup of tea, I'm going to have to send her to the lounge.



hmmm, I would enjoy a chinese tonight...

[jp liz v1]

I think we need food in LL

[Jluv]

@Butty Brennan i thought yours and @lorcand1990 were the best in LL today..

[Butty Brennan]

I think we need food in LL

It's funny you mention it Liz. Kol said the next lounge lizard would be the resident cook. Welcome aboard Chef Spears. 

[Kol]

Leaving us tonight is @Spears  Thanks for playing, the losers lounge awaits you.

The play us out tonight it is Sade



Tomorrow it is Rock week

Congratulations to out semi finalists.

@DejaBoo
@aaronjennings
@Rachel Stevens on a Pogo Stick

Thanks folks, see you tomorrow.

[lorcand1990]

Hard luck spears, so close to the podium but well played

You'll be happy to hear its Amy Winehouse night in the losers lounge so settle in and enjoy 

[RSOAPS]

Hard luck @Spears, good game though, some great song choices along the way.

[aaronjennings]

Sorry to lose you Spears

I don't know how I've made the top three, getting some serious imposter syndrome here 😄

[Necro]

Sorry to lose you Spears

I don't know how I've made the top three, getting some serious imposter syndrome here 😄

Tbf you were somewhat shafted in the last contest having topped the poll in the first two rounds so I'm not too surprised

[jp liz v1]

Welcome @Spears now get cooking

[jp liz v1]

Best of Luck

@aaronjennings @DejaBoo and @Rachel Stevens on a Pogo Stick

[ShaneU]

Well I'm glad the other judges had a consensus because I completely forgot about this 😅 I preferred your song Spears if it's any consolation

[Leg End Reject]

Welcome Spears, we're great craic in the losers lounge. Hard luck and all that but it's time to kick back and relax.

Well, don't relax too much because you're now the resident chef, Wichi will clean up though. The trick is to get here early before chores are allocated. 😉

[jp liz v1]

I think I'll pass on toad in the hole not sure why 

[Kol]

Todays theme is Rock music

Voting closes at 8pm
The 2 acts with lowest votes will face the music

[Kol]

@Rachel Stevens on a Pogo Stick  - The Arcadian Wild - Carry On Wayward Son
Original Artist: Kansas

[Kol]

@DejaBoo  - Daughtry - With Or Without You
Original Artist: U2

[Kol]

@aaronjennings  - Julia Zahra - Summer Of 69
Original Artist: Bryan Adams

[Kol]

Sounds from the lounge

@E.N.  - Baker Boy - Song 2
Original Artist: Blur




@Wichita Lineman  - Paul Weller - All Along The Watchtower
Original Artist: Bob Dylan




@Spears  - Foo Fighters - Let There Be Rock
Original Artist: AC/DC




@jp liz v1  - Céline Dion and Anastacia - You Shook Me All Night Long
Original Artist: AC/DC




@ari101  - Limp Bizkit - Behind Blue Eyes
Original Artist: The Who




@Butty Brennan  - Placebo - Where is My Mind
Original Artist: Pixies




@lorcand1990    - Nirvana - Man Who Sold the World
Original Artist: David Bowie




@Leg End Reject   - Scott Mcmahon - One
Original Artist: U2




@Jluv  - Billy Idol - Jump
Original Artist: Van Halen




@Sephiroth_Dude  - The Classic Rock Show - Thunderstruck
Original Artist: AC/DC




@Declan A Walsh   - Tori Amos - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Original Artist: Nirvana

[Kol]

Appologies I can't seem to get leggy's video working. Please search for it or if someone else can post it I'd appreciate it.

On a seperate note, hopefully our 3 semi finalists have been working on their final 3 songs and will have them ready to pm me after tonights result so we can press ahead with the final tomorrow. Remember, any 3 songs as long as they are live covers.

[Necro]

Proxy voting sent to Dermot. Enjoy folks!

[Kol]

Proxy voting sent to Dermot. Enjoy folks!

Cheers necro, have a great day.

[Butty Brennan]

Here's a link to Leggy's song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuRQyoNi5VU

[ari101]

All the remaining contenders came up with good songs today, I voted for the one I would lister to again. Have to listen to the lounge offerings later.

[Butty Brennan]

Aaron has song of the day from the live show. She has a lovely understated voice and nice harmonies.
Da Lounge lineup looks very interesting, I'll headbang along to it later.

[E.N.]

I'm back! Have you missed me?

@Rachel Stevens on a Pogo Stick  - The Arcadian Wild - Carry On Wayward Son
Original Artist: Kansas

Brilliant instrumentation but the singing ruins it for me. But I appreciate them bringing their own style to it, and overall it's a win

@DejaBoo  - Daughtry - With Or Without You
Original Artist: U2

Not for me, sorry. Just doesn't bring anything new to the song, and manages to strip the power and emotion away from the crescendo

@aaronjennings  - Julia Zahra - Summer Of 69
Original Artist: Bryan Adams

Again, doesn't bring much to the song, and it's a bit of a safe one, but she does sing it well