Best of the Rest – Paul Kim – Wow!

Tonight’s auditions were considered the “Best of the Rest”; the best and the worst that we haven’t seen. The show isn’t over yet so I can’t do a show recap at this time. My DVR is currently paused, Paul Kim just performed and I’m nearly speechless; I have a tear running down my cheek; I am absolutely wowed. I must say first that I have a soft spot in my heart for his song choice – Shai’s “If I Ever Fall In Love” – lots of fond memories of the song from back in the day. I closed my eyes and listened to Paul “PK” Kim kill that song – it was just beautiful. I am absolutely moved right now. Can you tell I like the guy?

When Simon Cowell cut him off I was blasted back to reality with the British accent and gave the TV screen a dirty look – shh Cowell, I was having a moment there! Randy Jackson started off with “Dude, I thought that was excellent, one of the best male voices I’ve heard.” Olivia Newton-John commented on his tone calling it “soft and smoky”; Paula Abdul also commented on his beautiful tone “it’s soothing, wonderful.” Cowell was in a hurry to get the votes and with four yes votes Kim received his ticket to Hollywood.

Idolwire.com readers already know that Kim has been projected to make the top 12, I can definitely see why. If you missed the show and would like a sampling of his voice he has a few songs to choose from on his MySpace page. In reading his MySpace page he says “Soul music is my lifeforce.” I absolutely saw that during his performance; he was completely consumed by his music. I cannot wait until next week when the Hollywood rounds start; I need me some more Paul Kim!

Paul Kim’s MySpace Page