Jason Castro Fan Thread

[lilyd]

After last night i think this guy definately deserves a fan thread!

where did he come from? wow! i think he had the best performance last night! he may move up to being my new favorite! and i have to say, hes a cutie too!

what did you all think??

http://media.americanidol.com/photos/225/29002.jpg

http://www.americanidol.com/top24/images/jasonc1.jpg

[lilyd]

here are a few more shots:

http://media.americanidol.com/photos/226/29087.jpg http://media.americanidol.com/photos/226/29092.jpg http://media.americanidol.com/photos/226/29093.jpg

[Kimber]

Lilyd, thanks for posting the great pix. I knew I would like Jason. I had listened to some of his music on MySpace when I was looking into the top 24 and I loved his voice and the dreadlocks are an added bonus. I also love how humble he is.

[lilyd]

yeah kimber i liked that too. he was truely surprised that they liked him so much. ithink thats a great quality for now. i hope it goes away soon though as he starts to have a little more faith in himself.
hes gonna go far!!

[Miss Tara]

thank you for making a jason fan thread. I thought I was gonna have to be the first.

Jason became my favorite as soon as the Top 50 spoilers were announced, which was before auditions were aired. lol. I loved his look, and after i watched his youtube videos, I was completely hooked.

Anyway, I thought he was amazing last night. So fresh and simple. A guy with a guitar melts my heart.

[lilyd]

miss tara i hadnt seen or heard anything from him til last night and i was so amazed! i cant believe they kept him hidden for so long!! then today i watched and heard him sing Crazy on youtube and i was totally hooked! his voice is amazing! yep, hes dang easy on the eyes, but its truely his voice that has caught me. its not like anyone else on the show right now.....amazing!
i hope hes around for a long time. i really wanna see what else he gives us....

[Miss Tara]

His video of "Crazy" and also the one of "Santeria" is just lovely.

I'm pretty sure he sang "Crazy" in one of the auditions and they couldn't get it cleared, so that's why it was never shown. Perhaps all of his audition songs could not get cleared. Because the judges seem to really like him, so I'm not sure why they would keep him hidden until last night.

I've heard nothing but great things said about him since last night. I really hope he makes it to the Top12

[lilyd]

here is the link if anyone is interested.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd2ymoNXPC4

[lilyd]

His video of "Crazy" and also the one of "Santeria" is just lovely.

I'm pretty sure he sang "Crazy" in one of the auditions and they couldn't get it cleared, so that's why it was never shown. Perhaps all of his audition songs could not get cleared. Because the judges seem to really like him, so I'm not sure why they would keep him hidden until last night.

I've heard nothing but great things said about him since last night. I really hope he makes it to the Top12


i have heard that he did sing Crazy and simon told him it was one of the top 5 performances he had ever seen on idol. i think that was during hollywood week. i would love to see him get that song cleared to sing on the air....
there is someone that posts on the ai boards that knows him from college and thats the workd they are giving us

[Miss Tara]

i have heard that he did sing Crazy and simon told him it was one of the top 5 performances he had ever seen on idol. i think that was during hollywood week. i would love to see him get that song cleared to sing on the air....
there is osmeone that posts on the ai boards that knows him from college and thats the workd they are giving us

Nigel Lythgoe mentioned in one of his interviews that they couldn't get it cleared and he was "devastated and distraught" because of it. Nigel that is, not Jason. lol.

That audition clip they showed of him last night looked all kinds of fake, but whatever he was singing sounded lovely.

[lilyd]

Nigel Lythgoe mentioned in one of his interviews that they couldn't get it cleared and he was "devastated and distraught" because of it. Nigel that is, not Jason. lol.

That audition clip they showed of him last night looked all kinds of fake, but whatever he was singing sounded lovely.


sounds like nigel is an undercover dreadhead! i love it!

i have heard the clip from last night was all peiced together so that they woudlhave something to show. i think they said it was his early auditions with producers or whatever before he ever got in to see the judges.....

i can not stop listening to him sing!!!

[Steph]

Definitely my new fave, but is it just me, or does he look EXACTLY like Dr. Cuddy from House? Not just a little either. Dead on Dr. Cuddy with dreds.

[cuwdrox]

hey, im really distraught. i loved his performacne and am trying to find the mp3. and i cant download it from rickey.org for idk what reason. so im replaying it from the site haha. anybody wanna send it to me? pm me or something.

[Jodi]

I wasn't going to watch this season at all, and had actually proclaimed this aloud to anyone who would listen (like anyone really cares?! ha!), probably as a way of convincing myself that I wouldn't watch. Because, you know, if you say it aloud, that makes it TRUE, right?

WRONG!

My mom insisted I watch. She knew she could bait me by saying there were some really cute guys. Now, I'm old enough to be their ... uhm ... aunt, but still, I like a cute guy as much as the next aunt. So I watched.

I was digging a few of the other guys, thinking, cool, my mom wasn't wrong, and called her during commercials breaks to "discuss", as has been our tradition for all other seasons (except the first, which I only watched toward the end). I told her I was happy I was watching.

And then ...

... JASON. His little interview/pre-song piece/whatever it's called. I was like, "Oh my god. Who IS this guy? And why has no one mentioned him to me before this moment? HELLO!?!" I was "praying", "Please don't suck, please don't suck, please don't suck. Please be as good as you look. Please. Please."

Because my god, he looks good. Better than good. Better than great. Better than any adjective I can possibly pull out of a hat or from any thesaurus. The dreadlocks, the eyes, the mouth, the nose, the skin, the ensemble (LOVE that laid-back sort of "outfit"), the guitar, the attitude, and ...

... oh, the VOICE! The voice that made me swoon from the first note he sang. The twists and turns and highs and lows and tos and fros and hithers and yons. Excuse me, everyone, while I swoon!

And then the shyness, the humble attitude, the complete lack of "look at me! look at me!" This, from a guy who would have every "right" to swagger and act like a "star". Yet he didn't. Which made me love him even more.

I called my mom. "Oh. My. GODDDDD!" I yelled. "What the HELL!?? Oh, I'm in LOVE!! IN LOVE!!!!!"

But I guess I have to get in line. 'Cause my mom and sister were already screaming the same thing.

I am SO glad I was convinced to watch.

I cannot wait for next week! :)

[Kimber]

I think Jason might be kind of like Bo Bice was in season 4 (no, they don't sound or look alike) in the way that neither of them had any pre-top 24 air time but quickly gained a huge fan base once the top 24 shows aired.

Jodi, I'll be in my living room screaming the same thing :)

[lilyd]

HA!
cant tell you how glad i am to see so many people having the same reaction to this guy! for a while there i thought i had lost it! but he is pretty amazing, isnt he?? i havent gotten the mp3 yet either but if i do i will try to pm it to you if i can figure out how to do that.....

[lilyd]

here is a link to a great and fun interview jason did. hope you all enjoy it


http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1285246060

[lilyd]

here is another one:
Enjoy!

http://www.kevindooley.net/videos/Idol/Idol-iPhone.m4v

[lilyd]

great article on jason

http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-castro_0219gl.State.Edition1.262d376.html


here is a piece of it:

The low-maintenance approach to life suits his singing style, which he describes as "kind of an extension of my personality: real easygoing."

Sadly, viewers haven't had the chance to hear a single note.

"It's kind of frustrating," he admits. "Everybody's getting to know people, to like people, so it's kind of a disadvantage at first."

But at least in Mr. Castro's case, there's a reason for his screen absence: The song he chose in his original audition and in Hollywood wasn't granted clearance to be used on the show. Idol's executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, in a phone interview last week, recalled the controversy.

The song was "Crazy," by Gnarls Barkley, which is owned by three entities, Mr. Lythgoe says. Because one of the three said no, Mr. Castro's airtime was shot.

"It was one of the best performances we've ever had, and we couldn't show anyone," the producer says.

After his first Hollywood audition, Mr. Castro recalls, "Simon said it was in his top five performances, so that was great feedback."

[Miss Tara]

Hey!

I downloaded the mp3 from ITunes, if anyone wants it, just e-mail me healthyobsessions@yahoo.com and I'll send it to ya.

[Miss Tara]

Jodi, I love your writing style. lol.

I too was praying that he would not suck. But I had a slight advantage, I knew about him before time, so I got to stalk him on YouTube weeks ago.

[lotus]

I am a convert. Pleasantly surprised. I don't think the lack of exposure is going to hurt him. He is actually a breath of fresh air.

[lilyd]

Hey!

I downloaded the mp3 from ITunes, if anyone wants it, just e-mail me healthyobsessions@yahoo.com and I'll send it to ya.

i just sent you an email! i would love to have it. i usually get them from rickey but he only have the videos up for download now....

[joyscabaltera]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o65/joyscabaltera/reggaeAI.jpg

:)

[Idolfan7]

:) You need to put that up on the voting poll!!!!
http://www.castrosarmy.com

[Redhead48331]

I prefer "DreadHeads" for Jason's fan club....and believe we are very safe with that title, because it is highly unlikely he will be cutting his hair. It seems to be part of his identity, his trademark.

Except for his loyal following, he's referred to as "the dread guy", so he'd be foolish to rid himself of them now. And he better not mess with those beautiful baby blues either!!

I can't wait to see and hear his performance next week!!!!

[Naquita]

Jason is amazinggg. I have loved him ever since Cheyenne. When I found out he was going to be on American Idol I freaked out.

At first, it was really frustrating he had a real lack of airtime.
But now I know, it's not that they were using him as cannon fodder or anything. They just didn't have the rights to "Crazy".

It doesn't seem to have made much difference though, as Jason's version of "Daydream" is #1 out of all the Idols on itunes.

I have a fansite for him, so check it out when you get time:

http://jasoncastroonline.com

:)

[Miss Tara]

Alright, so this week is going to be the 70's, next week is the 80's.

Here's a link to the Top 10 songs of each year in the 70's.

Anyone else, besides me, wanna hear Jason sing No Woman, No Cry? :)

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_songs70-79.html

[later]

Love Jason..his eyes...his hair ..his singing! I am so excited to have talent like this on this years season of Idol.

[aprylette]

Alright, so this week is going to be the 70's, next week is the 80's.

Here's a link to the Top 10 songs of each year in the 70's.

Anyone else, besides me, wanna hear Jason sing No Woman, No Cry? :)

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_songs70-79.html


Thanx for the 70's list, Miss Tara! I was kinda thinking along the lines of Don McLeans' "American Pie" after hearing Jasons' "Daydream". Then I saw "American Pie" in your list & was convinced he should do it! But, who knows?:)

[aprylette]

here is a link to a great and fun interview jason did. hope you all enjoy it


http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1285246060

Lilyd, you are awesome to provide this Jason interview link:p as well as the performance link, etc...

Thanx!

[Idolfan43]

Jason has a GREAT voice and i love him so much! GO JASON!

[b.marq]

I love Jason Castro. He's a breeze of clean, fresh air. :)

I'm sure he's going to go really far. :o

[Jodi]

Anyone else, besides me, wanna hear Jason sing No Woman, No Cry? :)


I don't. I don't want him getting pigeonholed as "that rasta dude with the dreads". Because you know that's what would happen if he did even ONE reggae song.

This man is so exquisite. Drop dead. Hands down, THE most exciting contestant ever to grace the sometimes disgraceful stage of American Idol. I can't wait to see what he'll do next!

[Miss Tara]

He would totally be pigeonholed as the raste dude with dreads. I was just being funny. I mean that would seem like a stereotypical choice for him. Even though I love "No Woman, No Cry"

There are some good songs from the 70's. Not sure how many good songs will be on the list of 50 that they get to choose from though. I'm sure he'll be fantastic at whatever he chooses.

[Miss Tara]

When I was looking at the list, I immediately started hoping someone would sing "American Pie", love that song. Although, I could see someone like David Cook singing it as well.

The kids are given a list of about 50 approved songs...songs that they have the rights to sing, and also the rights to distribute and sale. Out of those 50, the kids are given 3 songs each, and then TPTB chooses one of those songs. This is according to Garrett in one of his exit interviews.

So really, the chit'run don't have a lot of say-so in what they sing.

[lotus]

Wow! That seems really limiting, if it is true, that the songs are pretty much chosen for you to sing. :mad:

[lotus]

Alright, so this week is going to be the 70's, next week is the 80's.

Here's a link to the Top 10 songs of each year in the 70's.

Anyone else, besides me, wanna hear Jason sing No Woman, No Cry? :)

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_songs70-79.html

I could see him singing any Beatles, or individual Beatle, song. He has that kind of vibe.

[Miss Tara]

http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/02/58917/index.html

There's the link to the article, just so it doesn't look like I'm pulling some facts out of my ass :-)

It really does suck. I mean, I knew they had a limited list to choose from, but being assigned three songs and having to sing one of those, that sucks.

[lilyd]

wow that does suck! its bad enough they have to deal with these themes this early now they dont even really get to chose their own songs either??? not fair, really

[Miss Tara]

Hi all,

I've heard some spoilers for tonight. Well, kind of. I don't know what song Jason sings but the judges are not kind to him, and he plays his guitar again, which the judges think is a bad idea.

So, we may need to vote extra tonight.

[lilyd]

yeah i heard that too. i wish they would make up their minds. first they praise him for playing then they give him crap about it. they are so inconsistent. i thinkhe will be fine though, he has a HUGE fan group on the idol boards, the most popular one on there as matter of fact. but you are right, we still need to vote hard, dont want to have another daughtry happen...

[lilyd]

oh also, heard from Jasons mom, he is singing second tonight so make sure to tune in early so ya dont miss him!!

and vote, vote, vote!!!

[GeminiDolly]

I was hoping Jason would not use his guitar for the 2nd week in a row, for this very reason. Its good to play an instrument, but lets try and mix it up a bit. Jason will need to improve on stage presence and not be so shy up there. I am curious to see if he's any good without his 'security blanket.' Hopefully he sticks around another week.

[Miss Tara]

If Jason makes it big as a solo artist...he's always going to have his guitar. And why is that a bad thing? John Mayer, James Morrison, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews....all current artist that rarely leaves the guitar behind.

American Idol is like that.....it's happened to many contestants. They want you to stay true to yourself, never mess with that....one week later they want you to mix it up...the next week....you should have stayed true to yourself.

Jason isn't a popstar diva....he seems like the type of musician that will always have an instrument attached to him when he's singing. That's his style. Take it or leave it. So, he shouldn't be critizised for being himself on this show. Although, he will be, and I'm prepared for that. But I love him with the guitar. I don't need to see him dancing around the stage and having snappy fingers and jazz hands.

Anyway, that's just my opinion. We are all entitled to one.

[brazen weep]

Love love love him. Ohhhh those eyes. He's like totally dreamy and stuff.



This man is so exquisite. Drop dead. Hands down, THE most exciting contestant ever to grace the sometimes disgraceful stage of American Idol.

Jodi, didn't you say the same stuff about Constantine? ;)

[Redhead48331]

If Jason makes it big as a solo artist...he's always going to have his guitar. And why is that a bad thing? John Mayer, James Morrison, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews....all current artist that rarely leaves the guitar behind.

American Idol is like that.....it's happened to many contestants. They want you to stay true to yourself, never mess with that....one week later they want you to mix it up...the next week....you should have stayed true to yourself.

Jason isn't a popstar diva....he seems like the type of musician that will always have an instrument attached to him when he's singing. That's his style. Take it or leave it. So, he shouldn't be critizised for being himself on this show. Although, he will be, and I'm prepared for that. But I love him with the guitar. I don't need to see him dancing around the stage and having snappy fingers and jazz hands.

Anyway, that's just my opinion. We are all entitled to one.

I agree with you 102%!!!!

[aprylette]

I agree with you 102%!!!!

Add me to the list, also. AI makes me :mad: because they confuse the contestants & the audience. You need to be unique... I didn't recognize it... you're too old-fashioned... you're not old-fashioned enough... you should have tweaked the song arrangement... why did you re-arrange the song, it's a classic???? CONFUSING, CONFUSING...

This year, they have allowed instruments & only 1 person played 1 the 1st week out; Jason on guitar. But, :eek: don't play an instrument in 2 consecutive weeks!:eek:

AI has it's SINISTER side, unfortunately. TPTB via the 3 stooges (ur, er, judges) may be attempting to bring Jason down a peg or 2. His popularity following last weeks performance after practically no pre-show exposure surpassed some key plants such as, Michael Johns & David Lee Cook, on several sites. But we will see whether the criticism was biased or not. And I will be voting frantically!

[aprylette]

I don't think that that was a "schmaltzy" song selection. It wasn't executed to perfection but the tune sounded like something Jason could have done well with perhaps if he was just a little bit more comfortable on the AI stage. I had no objection to the guitar accompaniment.

He did look HOT in full hanging dreads! He looked like a sexy angel to me!:p

[dynastywrslr]

what was the name of the song he played tonight?

[GeminiDolly]

If he does make it as a solo artist, yeah, he can strap that guitar and play it whenever he wants. But right now, he is just one of 20 trying to make it. Jason has to show he has more under his sleeve or else people will tire of his act real quick. His shy demeanor also doesnt help but thats for another topic. Tonights preformance was very boring and I didnt like the song choice at all.

[Miss Tara]

what was the name of the song he played tonight?

"I Just Want To Be Your Everything" a Bee Gees song.

[Miss Tara]

I don't think that that was a "schmaltzy" song selection. It wasn't executed to perfection but the tune sounded like something Jason could have done well with perhaps if he was just a little bit more comfortable on the AI stage. I had no objection to the guitar accompaniment.

He did look HOT in full hanging dreads! He looked like a sexy angel to me!:p

So glad he wore the dreads down, yumz. lol.

Poor guy is so shy. His pre-song video package was hilarious. He's adorable.

[Luv2Laugh]

Actually Andy Gibb sang this song. Not the Bee Gee's. It was one of my favs growing up!

[Miss Tara]

Actually Andy Gibb sang this song. Not the Bee Gee's. It was one of my favs growing up!

BeeGees, Andy Gibb, almsot the same thing.

High pitched voices....they all sound the same. :)

[big_rock_show]

I actually think Jason is beautiful...kind of like Melissa McGhee with dreads.

[Miss Tara]

Well voting is over for me now. I got around 800 votes in. He's currently still at the bottom on dial idol.

I will be crushed if he leaves this week. CRUSHED!

[aprylette]

Miss Tara, are you serious?:eek: At the very bottom?

1 week at the TOP & the next at the BOTTOM for Jason...:(

I voted like crazy & got thru each time & that isn't good, I'm sure! I even tested Archuletas' line & got the 'busy' signal consistently.

~ I love the free spirits. Please don't take my talented, unassuming, beautiful, dreadlocked free spirit away~

[Redhead48331]

Ok, so I listened and watched Jason's performance again...a few times....well ALOT!! Granted he did not have the strongest vocals last night, but there is something about him that is so very appealing. His shyness, his uniqueness, his wholesome, natural tone. He just really sings from his guts. And I thought his pre-video was adorable, hilarious and so honest!

A few of the other guys are so trying to perform to what they think TPTB are looking for. Jason isn't doing that, he's doing him, and looks like he won't be changing his tune for them. He's just an honest performer. Chris Daughtry was like that. He was called on "not mixing it up enough, always sounding the same" and he really didn't care. And look at him now, he didn't win, he got a huge following, and a great music career.

This show is not about who wins, it's about having this incredible exposure, and then running with it. Historically, it sounds like the contestants are better off NOT winning due to the intense restraints of the AI contract.
So, don't fret if the judges are giving Jason a beating. In a matter of weeks, he's gained a fanbase that will sustain a music career of his choosing.

Again, I for one would love for him to stay until at least the Top Ten......hello!!?! AI Concert Tour!!!!!!!!!!

[GeminiDolly]

I dont know why, but I have a 'feeling' Jason will be safe regardless what dial idol says. I will be satisfied if he makes it Top 10, so I can see him tour. Way too soon for him to go.

[Miss Tara]

Well he moved out of the bottom at Dial Idol over night. Thank West Coasters. But yeah, I totally do not trust DI, Jason Yeager is #2 over there? Ha.

I think Jason C will definitely be safe. Yay.

[webchic00]

Jason sang "I Just Wanna Be Your Everything." He did fine, it was his own interpretation, it was not spectacular, but he made his own. I love Jason.

Hello everybody!!! :D

[lilyd]

here are a few reviews for jason from this past weeks performance.....we are not the only ones who love him.......

I needed to bring this over! Vote for the Worst is another site that just trashes the idols. So I was so happy to read this. (I apologize to all the MJ fans)

Jason Castro
Song: “I Just Want To Be Your Everything” by the BeeGees

Notes: Jason is like a performing savant. In his interviews he can’t even form three words together to make a sentence (much like Randy on one of his BETTER days.) But you put him on-stage and stick a guitar in his hands and Jason sings like a pro. His off-beat arrangement and clean, effortless singing is what makes Idol so great, finding undiscovered talent. Jason is a talent.

GRADE: GROOVY -- But because he’s not a ringer, the judges crap all over him. Simon tries to verbally man-rape his performance, calling it “terrible, and an affront to humanity.” (I might’ve paraphrased a little.) This is the most naked attempt at sabotage I’ve seen since, uh, last week. According to the stupid IPod popularity poll that the Idol Producers didn’t want you to see, Jason had the most hits of any Idol. His Jack Johnson style of poppy love and happiness songs could be on the radio right now... Instead the judges celebrate some godawful Fleetwood Mack or Queen song hackery. And to further the AI torpedo attempt Pinhead Paula tells Jason not to play his guitar next week. Why? Because he stands out right now and could actually win your National Karaoke Wank-fest? Screw you Idol.

[lilyd]

oh and heres another.....

I am having fun finding reviews of our guy! This is the guy from entertainment weekly who can be a total prick:

Simon was even tougher on Jason Castro, the only other contestant who picked up an instrument tonight, and while I can't deny that I heard the dreadlocked dude gasp for air before botching that big note on ''Evv-reee-thiiiing,'' and that Randy was perhaps technically correct in saying he's not a ''great'' vocalist, if there's one performance I'm downloading tomorrow on iTunes, it's his folksy cover of Andy Gibb's ''I Just Wanna Be Your Everything.'' There's just something so sweet and sincere about the sound of Jason's voice, and there's a comfort level he has as an artist, that somehow defies a post-performance critique. Not to mention the fact that his reluctant interview package — in which he expressed his surprise in discovering Idol requires of him ''a lot more of the not-music stuff than I thought'' — was the night's funniest moment.

[Miss Tara]

Awwww, keep the Jason love coming. These reviews are great :)

[aprylette]

Thank you... lilyd!:)

Great Jason news! And it is true that Jason as an artist is already sounding radio-friendly.

The "judges" attempts to discredit this blue-eyed beautys' performance last week was overkill. When they go over-the-top, I ignore most of the inane judgements as I observe the contestants' response/s. I watched & listened last week & was charmed by Jasons' performance & contrary to the judges opinions, I felt it was a good choice of song for him.

And the suggestion to lose the guitar next week reeks of intended sabotage as Jason is a bit shy. I don't see why they are urging he sing without guitar since that is his performance style, which may make him appear more vulnerable on stage. I think he would feel somewhat naked without his guitar & shouldn't even be put in this predicament considering AI permitted musical instruments this season. If Jason chose guitar accompaniment each performance, that should be ok.

Let the voters decide.

[GeminiDolly]

Thats awesome. Keep them coming.
Does anyone know Jason's ethnic background? I am curious. I want to know more about him.

[Miss Tara]

His parents are from Columbia, so Columbian!

And he was a drummer in a band called Keeping Lions. They were managed by the same guy that manages the singer Cheyenne. She had the show on MTV, and apparently Jason kind of "dated" her.

Jason decided to make him self a front man less than a year ago. So, he's just getting used to having all the attention on him.

That's about all I know about him, besides the questions he answered on the American Idol page.

[mlord]

i dont know how many of you have seen this
its a cute youtube video of him hanging around with his friend with baby dreads (he was 17)lol

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dK0tkZiEa8I

watch out for 2:24 :)

[aprylette]

Thanx mlord. That was such a cute video.:)

I like seeing Jason at the beginning stages of locking & goofing off like 17 yr olds do. So refreshing.

[SecretivePlease]

I'm a big fan of Jason Castro.
I like his personality. A lot. :]

And you know, being a good singer doesn't hurt or anything.

[Kimber]

I hope Jason doesn't listen to the judges and that he'll continue to play the guitar. I hope that Jason has the guts to stay true to himself and not cave to what he thinks the judges want to hear. We love Jason just the way he is!!!

[lilyd]

hey guys! i found a new jason castro forum if anyone is interested....its all jason , all the time. come on by!

www.daydreamingdreadheads.com

[rickey]

Don't you guys want to stay here?

What do we need to do to keep you here?

[Miss Tara]

Awwww, rickey, we're not going anywhere.

You know fangirls need about 10 boards to post at :)

[lilyd]

yeah RIckey, no worries, we are still gonna be here too!!

[Miss Tara]

Jason was awesome tonight.

He just makes me happier when he's on screen.

How can you not love this kid?

[brazen weep]

So cute and humble.

[charmed_shannen]

Hallelujah!!!!! loved it. still loving it.. that's really amazing... Bravo... Reminsd me of our Bamboo and hey who incidentally has a song by that title too..:)

[b.marq]

Jason Castro has officially made me a believer tonight with Hallelujah!
He's getting better and he seems to connect with a lot of people. His vulnerability may be uncomfortable for him but it draws me towards him! he's great.

[Kimber]

Jason was amazing. His voice is so sweet and pure and he's lovely to look at.

[Jodi]

So cute and humble.

Brazen, I am THRILLED that you like Jason! :)

[brazen weep]

Brazen, I am THRILLED that you like Jason! :)

I am thrilled that you are thrilled. Please don't mess up your chair. :D

[b.marq]

I know for sure he's the second favorite to win the title by majority of the people. After David Archuleta of course. I just think he has a big chance if he plays his cards right. :)

[lilyd]

just wanted to let you all know that jasons performance of Hallelujah from tuesday has broken into the top 100 songs on itunes today! isnt that amazing ?!?!

[Miss Tara]

It's awesome news lilyd. I had realized it earlier, and posted a screen cap of it on the main page at rickey's.

[baymon]

believe it or not I do feel super special to have met him in person :). We took a music class last fall together, and yeah I can say that he is a very humble and kind person. :cool:

[Miss Tara]

Baymon,You should feel super special!!! Heh.

I felt super special to have met Chris D. before he was on American Idol. So I totally understand.

Good to know Jason on tv is Jason in real life.

[Kimber]

I'm so jealous of both of you, Baymon and Miss Tara for getting to meet two of my favorite idols. I figured Jason was probably that way in real life - it would be hard to fake that kind of thing. Jason is so great and I really hope he goes far in the competition. I think he'll have a great career after Idol.

[GeminiDolly]

Is it Tuesday yet? I can't wait to hear him sing.

[aprylette]

Hey Jason lovers! Check out this adorable & gorjus pic!

http://girlstalkinsmack.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/hortonwho5.jpg


Would someone who knows how please print out the above pic? Thanx!

[SecretivePlease]

I just love this guy. ^^

[aprylette]

He is talented & adorable & I look forward to playing Jasons' 'If I Fell' repeatedly:p

[lotus]

If I fell. Okay, so it wasn't as "strong" or "rocky" like some others. It was pure Jason and that is fine with me.

[Sweet Melissa]

Jason Castro-Horton Hears a Hoo

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/TxSweetMelissa/JasonCHorton.jpg

[aprylette]

Yes, you are Sweet Melissa!

Thanx so much!!!:)

[Sweet Melissa]

Yes, you are Sweet Melissa!

Thanx so much!!!:)


LOL! You are welcome!:o

[Sweet Melissa]

Hooray for Jason! I think it is very telling that Jason Castro is the only one of the contestants that has 3 spots on the iTunes Top 10 list!!

Go Jason!!

[Kimber]

The judges talked about David C being the "dark horse", but I think it might be Jason. It's pretty amazing that he's built such a strong fan base so quickly since he is the only top 12 to have had no tv exposure during auditions and Hollywood.

[aprylette]

Exactly, Kimber! Building a fanbase so quickly despite the absence of pre-show publicity is Star Power! Maintaining 3 singles in the Itunes Top 10 is Staying Power! Jason Castro is the 1 to watch!:p

[GeminiDolly]

I agree, that is very impressive. I had no idea who Jason was or how he sounded before the Top 24. But as soon as he uttered Daydream, I was a goner. 3 songs in the Top 10...WOW. Keep it up, Jason.

[lilyd]

did you all see Simon on Oprah yesterday? he said that right now David A is the front runner but not too count out David C, Brooke, and JASON CASTRO. he thought any of these four could take the whole thing!! woo hoo! go simon!!

[b.marq]

I thank Simon for acknowledging the talent Jason Castro is. He is charming but more than that, he made me believe that he can win this thing with Hallelujah. He just needs to bring his A game always.

What I'm pissed about is that, Randy has never praised Jason even for his Hallelujah rendition. Randy is just not a fan. I'm sure Randy isn't a fan of Jason's style of music. :mad: i just think that as a judge, you have to be open to different styles and when a person sings a song well, give him credit. Cmon dawg! :p

[debbied0306]

Next Tuesday, March 25th is Jason's 21st birthday so let's make sure it is special and vote - vote - vote!!!:rolleyes:

[Sweet Melissa]

I loved Jason's version of "Michelle", I guess Paula is right, his phrasing is just so different and he is so charming not to mention very easy on the eyes ;) . I don't get the whole " You look vulnerable/awkward without your guitar comments, they are the ones who told him to ditch it and now they don't like him without it??? WTH? The Kid can't win with them it seems. :mad:

[Kimber]

I second everything Sweet Melissa said :)

[Sweet Melissa]

Soooooo my text alert is "Hey there Delilah" by Plain White T's and I get a text today when it hits me! Can you imagine how AMAZING Jason's voice would be singing this song? It is perfect for him, and he can even use his guitar!!:p

[Sweet Melissa]

Next Tuesday, March 25th is Jason's 21st birthday so let's make sure it is special and vote - vote - vote!!!:rolleyes:

Hooray for Jason being Legal!!! :p:p I'm way too old for him but yea for all the young single girls out there!!

Definately voting tons on his Birthday for him!

[GeminiDolly]

So Jason gets to sing on his birthday a song from his birth year. That is set up perfectly for an outstanding performance!!! Go Jason!

[lotus]

Yeah! Happy Birthday Jason! Turning 21 and singing a song from your birth year on your birthday on AI! Does life get any better!?!?:)

[peterparker000]

Just a SAFE SONG called Fragile for Jason Castro tonite. Nothing good. Nothing bad. Just okay.

[lotus]

I loved it! I don't think it was safe at all. I can't wait for him to make a CD-his voice is so lovely and soothing. I don't care for the screaming divas, just give me a simple melody sung purely with a beautiful voice. By the way, Happy Birthday , Jason!:p

[aprylette]

Simons' comment was quite interesting when he questioned Jasons' sincerity in the competition pointing out the possibility that he has the potential to WIN! Jasons' popularity has soared & he is probably 2nd only to David A. Although David Cook is very popular also.

[Miss Tara]

there is no doubt that Jason has a HUGE online fan base. And very devoted fans at that. I just hope he's also connecting with the casual viewer at home that votes.

His online fanbase almost surpasses Archie, which is amazing, lol.

I thought he was lovely again tonight. I'll definitely be buying the itunes studio version.

[Steph]

This is at least the 2nd time those morons in the audience have screwed Jason with their idiotic clapping while he sings. I hope he throws his guitar at them next time!:mad:

[Sweet Melissa]

:(:confused:Why didn't Ryan or Paula or any stupid person on AI say "Happy Birthday" to sweet Jason??? It was his 21st Birthday for Goodness sake! Very poor manners.........

[Kimber]

We need to make sure we keep Jason in this competition. He is a rare and beautiful and pure singer.

[Miss Tara]

Well, there's not much more I can do to keep Jason around. :cool:

I voted for him well over 600 times. I think he needs an awesome week this week, and he'll regain his position in the Top 4. He needs a well known Dolly song, and he needs to hit it out of the park.

[gildalovesjc]

I do love jason castro. I just hope that his fans in the us maximize their capabilities to draw more votes for him because it seems like he's losing his edge to the other contestants. I believe he's way more entertaining to watch than anyone else in the show. He's got the goofy side that always makes me smile and that authentic naïve personality which highlights his uniqueness. And it'll definitely be a great loss to AI7 to not have jason castro at least in the final 3.

Has anybody here feels how he seemed to be emotionally connected to the songs he chose? That actually does the magic in his every performance.

If only there's much more I can do to help him other than patronize him from here in the philippines(since we're out of the show's bounds ) I would be very willing to extend my hand.

[gildalovesjc]

I do love jason castro. I just hope that his fans in the us maximize their capabilities to draw more votes for him because it seems like he's losing his edge to the other contestants. I believe he's way more entertaining to watch than anyone else in the show. He's got the goofy side that always makes me smile and that authentic naïve personality which highlights his uniqueness. And it'll definitely be a great loss to AI7 not to have jason castro at least in the final 3.

Has anybody here feels how he seemed to be emotionally connected to the songs he chose? That actually does the magic in his every performance.

If only there's much more I can do to help him other than patronize him from here in the philippines(since we're out of the show's bounds ) I would be very willing to extend my hand.

[aprylette]

I so agree with you, gildalovesjc! Jason needs to remain in this competition until no less than the Final 4! He is far more alluring than several contestants who have managed to surpass Jason in terms of popularity or at least what AI is conveying in its elimination process. I know that AI always announces the contestants that are saved "in no particular order" according to Ryan. But the idols saved early gives the impression that they are more popular & that plays on the psyche with some fans. Oh, he's not doing so well, I'm not gonna waste my votes, soooo, I'll apply my voting efforts to my next best candidate ftw.

Jason is still quite popular & the votes must be there. I voted like crazy last week & will do the same this Tuesday!

[lotus]

I love Jason Castro! I am voting every Tuesday until my fingers bleed! He may not win, as he does not appeal to everyone, but the ones he connects with are FTW! I keep replaying Fragile and Travel on my ipod. Go Jason!!

[gildalovesjc]

I've seen a lot of jason-ramiele morph thing on youtube. I hope ramiele's fans would now help support jason castro thru the final 3. I bet ramiele would be voting for jason castro herself since she mentioned In one of her interviews that jason's (well, she did said jason's and david c's) are her favorite ones to download on itunes. I wish to ponder this point to all of rami's fans out there. At least I hope you guys will have the same preferences as that of your favorite idol.

[lotus]

I can hardly wait for tomorrow. Tuesday has a new purpose and meaning. Jason FTW!!

[gildalovesjc]

This afternoon I've driven myself mad thinkin bout what song Jason would probably sing tomorrow night. After seeing clips of him on IGB taping, I got really excited on picking songs that will be most fitting to Jason's style. There are a lot of inspirational songs my officemate recommended and I ended up in a web of song varying from all-time favorites upto the most unlikely song you'll hear in a funeral! :confused:That gave me headaches yet I realize whatever song Jason will pick for tuesday I'm pretty confident that he'll never fail us and give it his best shot tommorow night.;)

Go Jason!

I feel that the theme for this week is his cup of tea -- having seen him perform at Lakepoint Church Texas he should be cooking a heck of a stellar performance that would definitely delight all AI audiences within its bounds!:D
No one does heartfelt songs like Jason does!

Yet, it's always safe to say that I should have my fingers crossed!

The best we wish you, Jason!:)

[Miss Tara]

I heard a rumor that Jason will be singing "Over The Rainbow", as done by Israel Kamakawiwo' ole. Here's a link to his version. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A2Jt4WOxN8

So very pretty.

[Jodi]

Hands down, one of THE best performances EVER in all seven seasons of this show. I am speechless.

[lotus]

Way to wow them Jason! He has been my pick from the beginning. Win or not, that boy has a future!!

[Sweet Melissa]

Awww Jason........he was incredible tonight. So sweet and really connected to the audience with that one.

I am so glad he sang that song. For years now I have always cried when I heard it because it reminded me of when Dr. Mark Green died on ER-one of the saddest times in prime-time TV IMO........:( Now I can listen to it and picture that beautiful young man and just smile to myself....:p

[baymon]

haha you are so gonna be jealous with me, I've heard him played that in class before during one of the performance class. So somebody brought an okulele that time and he just grabbed that and started playing that during the break, :cool:

[bridesmaid]

I loved his performance. The best by far. I felt the connection, the passion and the sweetness in his voice. :)

[Sweet Melissa]

haha you are so gonna be jealous with me, I've heard him played that in class before during one of the performance class. So somebody brought an okulele that time and he just grabbed that and started playing that during the break, :cool:

You are right! Green with envy!:p

[gildalovesjc]

OMG! First time I've seen the crowd silenced during a performance on idol and it has that magnitude of awe that seemed to captivate everyone watching him up there. Jason sure did one heck of a stellar performance!

See, I was right... His style is way beyond perfect for this week's theme and is pretty damn perfect for stardom to!

Lucky us and thank you so much american idol for bringing such wonderful gift into our lives! And rickey, you rule!!!! Hope people like these guys continue to delight our eyes, inspire our souls and brighten our days.

Music is my life... And Jason's the most beautiful song ever written in it.

[iyaika]

I've been an AI fan ever since but I've never been a fan of any contestant until I saw Jason. I'm a believer even when all of my other friends would tell me he's boring (Of course, he isn't! It's just that others don't get his style.;))

Anyway, I loved his performance earlier. The crowd were listening intently while he's singing. I never get tired of listening to his performances.

I hope Jason gets to visit us here in the Philippines. I know I'm not the only one who's wishing that to happen. Will be the first one in line to wait for him. :D

[gildalovesjc]

I've been an AI fan ever since but I've never been a fan of any contestant until I saw Jason. I'm a believer even when all of my other friends would tell me he's boring (Of course, he isn't! It's just that others don't get his style.;))

Anyway, I loved his performance earlier. The crowd were listening intently while he's singing. I never get tired of listening to his performances.

I hope Jason gets to visit us here in the Philippines. I know I'm not the only one who's wishing that to happen. Will be the first one in line to wait for him. :D

I would definitely join you in the first line if you want to...or even if you don't want to;) have me informed when he got the chance to visit us here in the philippines and maybe I'll see you there!!

[bridesmaid]

I would definitely join you in the first line if you want to...or even if you don't want to;) have me informed when he got the chance to visit us here in the philippines and maybe I'll see you there!!

Oh, fellow Filipinas in the thread. Clamor for Jason to visit Philippines eh? I'm willing to wait until after his stint at the Final 2. Haha. :)

Anyway, is the studio version of 'Somewhere' already out?

[labrynth]

Does anyone know where I can get a full video download of his performance last night, including the intro and the judges comments? I was so ticked he was going 3rd I forgot to hit record. :rolleyes:

[gildalovesjc]

Does anyone know where I can get a full video download of his performance last night, including the intro and the judges comments? I was so ticked he was going 3rd I forgot to hit record. :rolleyes:

As long as you have the video's url (youtube videos have this...try search jason castro's SOTR) you could convert it and download it thru vixy.net.

Enjoy his video!

[wingflower]

I AGREE!!! jason deserves attention :) This young man has eyes that speak ...jason's eyes speak of the soul within as does the beauty and energy he radiates. I am a professional psychic and astrologer as well as an artist and can see the power and beauty of his soul . Jason's energy, voice and behavior reflect humility, patience, spirituality and love of others in a gentle but compelling way. I do not see that depth in any other contestant.

[gildalovesjc]

Any song choices for our idol this coming wik? Heard it'll be an MC week...

Channel in your top 5 picks for our dear Jason!

[GeminiDolly]

Im concerned for Mariah week. I am not familiar with her songs, but I know enough to realize her style is going to be difficult for Jason. He's going to really have to make it his own.

Anybody have any song selections. I need to get familiar with Mariah and would like to preview any song suggestions you guys might have for Jason.

SOTR was SPECTACULAR. My new favorite right above Travelin Thru and Daydream.

[bridesmaid]

Some song suggestions for JC:

1. Underneath The Stars (fits his style well)
2. We Belong Together (acoustic version perhaps?)
3. Can't Take that Away (interesting song choice)

What's on your list?

Oh btw, have you seen the latest JC post here at rickey? Let's show some JC love here!

[silverfangs]

YouTubed feverishly today for acoustic version of Mariah Carey's songs:
1. We Belong Together - Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVdME2B_ZW0)
2. One Sweet Day - Video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZumHk6FngrU)
3. My All - Video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=GRhWlNNs_Po)
4. Hero - Video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=_oWVwfRJaKE)
5. Against All Odds..dunno if this is allowed but MC did a cover of the song - Video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q7kzhyx4UPg)
6. Endless Love...another cover - No video but there's one guitar only version (http://youtube.com/watch?v=IbA-NOUuJIw)

Another idea of mine is Music Box (http://youtube.com/watch?v=ezOypfiOpnc). I think an acoustic version can be done with this song.
But if JC can whip up an awesome acoustic arrangement of MC song never done before by any other artists he'll own the night.

[Sweet Melissa]

Anyone else catch Jason say in the new "making of the ford commercial" that he now has a girlfriend? Hmmm how did that happen? LOL In the proceeding clips they were talking about how they never have any free time :confused: .........who has the scoop on this?? :p Is it a girl from back home in Rockwall, from College Station, from L.A??? Inquiring minds want to know:cool:

[GeminiDolly]

If the girl is Mandy ,shes kinda cute, and according to someone that knows her, shes very sweet girl.

[lotus]

I think he said something about spending time at home after the gf remark which makes me think she is a home town girl. Too cute.

[lotus]

Hey, where is everybody? Getting ready for Tuesday?

[blakeluver]

I hope that this is a good week for Jason, I am definitely voting for him every week, I hope that it is enough. I love all of his songs so i am sure this week will be no different!!

[JenMor]

I wish there was a way to get this info to Jason. His best performance to date was when he sang the Halleluia song. Well, there's a Christian artist that has his own version of Amazing Grace and even his voice could double as Jason's. A song like that would put him in the top. Take a listen to Chris Tomlin's Amazing Grace. I can even see Jason's eyebrows raising and lowering during this song!

I love his humble disposition too and I think he's due for a make over. Dread locks aren't quite up to the look for the next idol...not when the compeition is David Cook... that's something to beat. Jason has is wonderful, down-home voice...now he just needs that song.

[Sweet Melissa]

I love his humble disposition too and I think he's due for a make over. Dread locks aren't quite up to the look for the next idol...not when the compeition is David Cook... that's something to beat. Jason has is wonderful, down-home voice...now he just needs that song.

You don't really mean that do you Jen? You would have Jason change himself just to win???? His whole package is part of his charm-I wouldn't change a thing about him. Those dreads are part of the reason Jason got so much coverage in the early stage of the competition-it was unusual so people paid attention.

Keep the Dreads Jason and keep being Real!

[Sweet Melissa]

I wish there was a way to get this info to Jason. His best performance to date was when he sang the Halleluia song. Well, there's a Christian artist that has his own version of Amazing Grace and even his voice could double as Jason's. A song like that would put him in the top. Take a listen to Chris Tomlin's Amazing Grace. I can even see Jason's eyebrows raising and lowering during this song!



WoW!! Are you sure Jason WASN'T singing that and the other guy was just lip singing????;) I would love to hear Jason sing that-if you close your eyes and just listen it really could be Jason!

Thanks Jen for finding that - I'm going to have to put that in my fav's

[Naquita]

Hey, guys.
Just posting to tell you to visit my site:

http://jasoncastroonline.com

For everything Jason Castro. This site will be going even AFTER idol. :]

[Sweet Melissa]

:( VOTE HARD FOR JASON!!! Get him into the top 3 then let the poor guy go home to his loving family.................................

I really hate to say I told you so but.....................all day I have been saying his song choices were a bad idea :(

Oh why oh why didn't Jason sing Maggie May?????????????:confused:

[sickofmodernart]

I would love to hear Jason sing that-if you close your eyes and just listen it really could be Jason!



That was AMAZING. You made the perfect call. Jason needs to do that song. Chris's performance of that song makes me realize how perfectly suited Jason would be for that song, for that sort of version of it.
Wow.

[Sweet Melissa]

My heart sank for him tonight:( At this point I think it would be better for him to go home:( The non-Castro fans can say what they want and say that I am making excuses for him but IMO I am not surprised that he didn't do well tonight. After last week with Paulagate and all the negativity then all 3 of them threw him under the bus with ISTS-which I am betting they have never heard that version before-what did anyone expect him to do next??? He must have been so depressed with their remarks that I certainly wasn't surprised that he missed some lyrics, I am sure he was distracted by their negative comments from the previous song - Gawd I feel for him!!

[midnightoker]

I'm a fan...but I think he intentionally tanked it tonight to just go home. nobody can try and be that bad.
his expressions and comments still crack me up.

the vote shouldn't be close. sorry jc. but it's been fun watching u.

[Sweet Melissa]

I think you are dead wrong toker!

[sickofmodernart]

No, I agree.... I think he's probably a nice guy and all, but really....
Jason, go home, for God's sake.
seriously. Leave the final three up to the real stars of this season.

[bipwop]

Thanks for sharing that info about Chris Tomlin. I've never heard of him, but I LOVE his music!!
I see that he has quite a bit of music available at iTunes ... guess what I'm ordering???:D

I wish there was a way to get this info to Jason. His best performance to date was when he sang the Halleluia song. Well, there's a Christian artist that has his own version of Amazing Grace and even his voice could double as Jason's. A song like that would put him in the top. Take a listen to Chris Tomlin's Amazing Grace. I can even see Jason's eyebrows raising and lowering during this song!

[sickofmodernart]

It was time.

[dc-snoopy]

For those who thought that he tanked purposefully or that he mouthed "Don't Vote", Jason himself disputed this in a recent interview. For his own take, check out:

http://tv.yahoo.com/show/34934/news/urn:newsml:tv.eonline.com:20080508:d9fcc135_c35045 be_80c7_56e17eb1d896

[Sweet Melissa]

Thanks DC. Have tried to watch all of his interviews since leaving and although most are word for word the same (questions dictated by TPTB?) some of the later ones yesterday he seemed more comfortable with the whole situation and was able to better express himself.

And for those that have assumed that Jason is always stoned or just plain "slow" - He confirmed that he made a 1340 out of 1400 on his SAT's when he took them in High School, besides if you did your homework on Jason you would know that he is on a Petroleum Engineering Scholarship to one of the most Prestigious Colleges in Texas so the boy ain't no dummy. Come to think of it, typically those with really high IQ's have a hard time "socially" fitting in because they are often misunderstood or bored with the normal day to day interactions. I am not saying Jason is a Savant or anything just over analyzing :p

[gildalovesjc]

Thanks DC. Have tried to watch all of his interviews since leaving and although most are word for word the same (questions dictated by TPTB?) some of the later ones yesterday he seemed more comfortable with the whole situation and was able to better express himself.

And for those that have assumed that Jason is always stoned or just plain "slow" - He confirmed that he made a 1340 out of 1400 on his SAT's when he took them in High School, besides if you did your homework on Jason you would know that he is on a Petroleum Engineering Scholarship to one of the most Prestigious Colleges in Texas so the boy ain't no dummy. Come to think of it, typically those with really high IQ's have a hard time "socially" fitting in because they are often misunderstood or bored with the normal day to day interactions. I am not saying Jason is a Savant or anything just over analyzing :p

Oooh...! I knew guys who act like him always have big brains. Think he's simply perfect...being smart, handsome, transparent, and talented, you just don't bump with people like this everyday. And I'm so envious of mandy...! Nah..., just happy 4 both of them. I just hope jason will still be out there extending his talent to everyone....so as the other idols....lovin them all!!

The best season of ai EVER!