I have always been a fan of The Scripts and almost all of their songs from "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" to "Live Like We're Dying". And I have to say that one of my most favorites among these songs is "Breakeven". While the song speaks of the unfairness of love and how this seem unbearable yet moving to the eyes of the underdog in a relationship, the song can be interpreted the other way around. However, one person showed and expressed what the real emotions and incentives behind the song are through his heartfelt and amazing rendition that left me and the whole world speechless and tearful.
American Idol Season 10 is perhaps a revamped and ultimately different (if better, i'm not exactly sure) version as compared to the previous seasons. With the leaving of Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuardi and the addition of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, the season is of different taste and persona than what it was once. I may not be a full AI fan but I do enjoy some of its quirky and jaw-dropping moments (especially the unforgettable performances of some of the contestants). From Kelly Clarkson to Kris Allen, the talent are unquestionable and without a doubt some of the best ever in the whole world. And with the start of this latest season, some contestants had already left an impression within me.
One of those people is Chris Medina. This 26 yer old barista from Illinois appeared on Jan 26's episode bringing with him his girlfriend Julia Ramos. Together for four years (two of which they were engaged), just two weeks before they were to marry, Julia got involved in a car accident that left her incapacitated with brain damage. Medina, instead of giving up his love for her, was able to found strength from it and made him love her more quoting "What kind of guy would I be if I walk out when she needed me the most". Watch the video below for his audition.
As Medina tried out for the show, he brought with him Julia and introduced her to the judges (where Steven Tyler even kissed her saying how Medina sang the song with so much love just for her). While some fans have expressed support for him (count me in!), others do think that this is a strategic appeal to compassion, if not pity, to the public. Either way, his actions and devotions speak for themselves.
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