TV Review: Rock Star: Supernova Gives New Meaning to Stripped Down - Vaya Con Dios, Zayra - Page 3

Storm Large gave the Gloria Gaynor song "I Will Survive" an interesting change of pace. First watch, I did not like it; second viewing, I appreciated the artistic license she ran with and worked into the song. She obviously thought it out, from the spotlighting, the pin-striped suit, the out of the box vocal treatments. I mean, it's Gloria Gaynor, what can a rocker chick really make out of this song other than somewhat of a parody of the original? Dave Navarro declared he hated it, but after some of the comments he made throughout the show, I decided to not pay him much attention this week. After all, every performance from Toby on was "the best performance of the night". Word of advice, Navarro, wait until they're all through then make your pronouncements. I was struck how none of the guys liked this version, not one "got" what she was spinning for this song. Two things true: Ms. Large can sing, and she can handle the pressure.

Toby Rand lands in sixth place this week, even though he laid bare his body for the TV audience. Shy, not he. Toby showed his ultimate commitment to the band by taking up Dilana's dare that he run around the pool naked to get to play with Gilby Clark. (That sounds so wrong.) I thought his delivery of "Solsbury Hill" by Peter Gabriel felt rushed. He galloped through the song, possibly anxious to get to the bongo part, which he did do well and I liked. Good touch, mate. Tommy Lee was fascinated with Toby's running bare foray through the pool area. Three times, T. Lee said, "Nice a**". Toby seems a likeable guy, with a good voice, has a nice a**, but he pales in comparison to Magni.

Patrice Pike comes in seventh. I envision her next on the tomahawk chopping block next. She has talent, that's a definite, but she's not a sparkler, she doesn't emote enough fire, and Supernova will wash her out.

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