Glee Season 2: Hey Soul Sister Sneak Peek

I know this is a bit late - I was out for the last 24 hours, I guess - but what the heck, I'll still post this! Haha.

Check out Dalton Academy's performance at this season's sectionals. It's Blaine (Darren Criss) and Kurt - along with the other Warblers - version of Train's Hey Soul Sister. Now, for the record, I like Blaine's voice because of his good vocal technique but the overall choreography - or lack thereof - and that it relied heavily on a capella were the reasons why I felt it was so-so to me. It just didn't live up to their rendition of Teenage Dream. That being said, I think I prefer his version over the original. I don't know. Enjoy!!

Glee Season 2: Sectionals Spoilers!!

Ok! So, I have here a few spoilers for Glee Season 2's Sectionals!! Songs, costume and a possible twist. Again, read at your own risk!

Sectionals spoilers after the jump!!

First things first, Kurt does transfer to Dalton Academy and still at that school in this episode. Now, since New Directions need a 12th member for Sectionals to qualify, I wonder who will replace him..

Maybe, this picture can answer that million dollar question. Ha! Is this the Twilight-obsessed AV geek? The girl Jacob was with during New Direction's performance of Toxic?

Sectionals Program

I wonder though why Matt Rutherford's name is still part of The New Directions. I thought he transferred already. Hmm.

Now, as for the costume, I don't get it. Haha. Seriously.

And, for the song spoilers..

- Valerie - Santana (Naya Rivera)
- (I've Had) The Time of My Life - Quinn (Dianna Agron) and  Sam (Chord Overstreet). Apparently, they'll enter from the sides just like Finn and Rachel.
- Hey, Soul Sister - Blane (Darren Criss)
- In The Living Years - TBA

Listen to Valerie HERE.
Listen to (I've Had) The Time of My Life HERE.

Glee Season 2: Furt Episode Review

Furt

Season 2, Episode 8

Absolutely one of the strongest episodes of the season. Seriously. I have never been so happy watching Glee since Season 1 Finale and I had the biggest smile on my face the whole time. I say, when Glee is good, it’s really, really good. It's like the good old days of Glee - think Preggers episode. Ha!

Now, one thing I love about Glee is that I always feel happier and uplifted at the end of every episode. This week, however, I just didn't feel that. I'm not complaining though because I genuinely like how this show has the ability to make me cry and laugh at the same time. Crazy no?

THE GOOD:

- Sue showed so much maturity by standing up for Kurt and even quitting her position as principal because she couldn't support the school board's handling of the Kurt-Karofsky situation. But yes, she PROMISED Kurt that she would watch out for him and have his back. Very admirable. Honestly, it's like Sue Sylvester as principal was one of the best things that happened in McKinley High. Didn't expect that.

- The Glee club actually sticking up for Kurt was fantastic! Really. I loved that they rallied. The scene with the girls trying to set it in motion was great and the boys rising up to Karofsky was really something else. Heck, Mike Chang actually was a presence in that scene. I actually also felt Puck's frustration at not being able to get involved in that "fight".

- The Sam-Quinn scene was adorable. They are a cute couple and they sing well together. Plus, their chemistry is just insanely palpable. I loved Sam's speech and promises to her. It seriously just made me melt to a pile of goo. Haha.

- Two weeks ago, with Never Been Kissed episode, I felt really frustrated with the whole bullying theme for some weird reason. However, this week, it didn't really bother me AT ALL. Maybe because it was a little more realistically handled compared to the episode I mentioned.

- The speeches of both Carol and Burt turned me into an emotional wreck. Somehow, I like that they gave light on the loss of the deceased parents of both Finn and Kurt and how Carol and Burt brought the other one out of that long period of mourning. I loved that they acknowledge themselves as one family. It was a beautiful moment, to say the very least.

- Kurt transferring to the magical fairytale school full of puppies, rainbows and everything nice was a good way to put depth to the main storyline. It really broke my heart to see him walk away from everyone. Mercedes' face was devastated along with Finn, and I thought that scene was really well done. Heartbreaking.

- Across the board, the acting in this episode was superb! I like Rachel in this episode.

THE BAD:

- As much as I love Carol Burnett, the whole Sue storyline kind of ruined it for me. It wasn't funny and the idea itself was ridiculous, even for Sue. I actually thought this sub-plot was unnecessary. I mean, there was enough amazing Sue moments and lines as a principal dealing with the bullying situation, and adding her "wedding" was just plain dumb. It felt like a forced story line and it was almost like they were trying too hard to fit all these guest stars in.

- Finn's speech, though touching, felt a little odd. Suddenly, it was, again, all about Kurt and not about Carol and Burt? I didn't get that.

-This is not entirely a bad thing, but I do hope they ease up on the Kurt storylines. I mean, they just have to give the other supporting actors a chance to develop. Seriously.

THE MUSIC:

OHIO was ok. As I've said, Sue and Carol Burnett's storyline was a complete waste of time, so I didn't actually care for this musical number that much. It was ok - the episode could survive without it.

MARRY YOU. Yes, they copied the infamous YouTube "Forever Wedding" scene - just like The Office - but this performance was beyond incredible as well. I mean, I loved that everyone got to shine in this number. I enjoyed every bit of it - from Finn and Rachel, to the cuteness that was Sam and Quinn, and yes, even to Brittany and Artie even though I don't like them as a couple. But of course, Carol and Burt dancing was absolutely adorable.

SWAY was good. It was nice that it didn't focus much on Will Schuester singing. It was a special moment for the newlyweds. It was cute. That is all. Ha!

JUST THE WAY YOU ARE. This was a very touching musical performance, but somehow it didn't make sense. Haha. That's a song Finn would sing to Rachel or even maybe Carole - which he did - but Kurt? They could have done another song. I thought the idea was cute and all, just not the appropriate song.


Download music HERE.
Download episode HERE.
Watch the preview for next episode HERE.

Glee Season 2: Special Education Teaser

Next week, it's Glee Season 2, Sectionals!! Gah!! So many things happened in today's episode that I was somewhat overwhelmed - in a good way, of course. I can't wait for next week. It's the New Directions vs. The Warblers  vs. The Hipsters. Bring it on!!

Glee Music 2: Furt

Here are the songs for Glee's next episode, Furt. 

I like how these past couple of episodes have only had 4 song. It seems Ryan Murphy was being honest when he said over the summer that they would cut down to four maybe five songs an episode. Great! Oh, and I also like the variety this week - Classic Broadway to Bruno Mars!

As usual, these are not yet the iTunes versions but I'll replace them as soon as it's available - probably on Monday.

ETA: These are already the iTunes-rip versions

Just The Way You Are

At first, yes, lyrically it would fit Finn most, but vocally it would probably suit Sam better than Finn. However, this makes me want to take it back. He sounds good in this song. I really like his voice on certain songs - Losing My Religion, for example - and I think he did this song justice. Not his best but good enough. 8/10
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Marry You

Another Bruno Mars song. I like this! I didn't really care who sings this song because I'm just super psyched that they're singing it, but after I heard Finn, Rachel, Quinn, Sam, Tina and Artie - and I think I also heard Santana and Puck somewhere, not sure though - on this track, I was like in Glee heaven. Haha. I just love that there are a lot of small solos in it and everyone gets a chance to sing. Plus, this song sounds fun. 9/10

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Ohio

 This is a really unusual song choice, aside from the obvious that Glee is set in Ohio. Haha. But honestly, I somehow like the Broadway feel to it and Carol Burnett and Sue Sylvester in one song - legendary! I can't wait to see the actual performance of this. It actually sounds cute. 7/10

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Sway

I'm not entirely a fan of Will Schuester as a character or even his singing - I don't know - but since I need to be objective, I think this is one of his best recordings to date. His voice is so smooth like butter and it fits perfectly with the song. Is it for me? No. However, fans of Mr. Schue will most definitely enjoy this. 7/10
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(all 4 tracks)

Glee Music 2: Valerie

Wow! Santana's solo for Sectionals is here!!!

A few days ago, I posted New Direction's other song for Sectionals, (I've Had) The Time Of My Life and this is, obviously, their second song with Santana on lead vocals. Honestly, I can't help but be giddy about this song. Santana just keeps laying down those smokin' vocals. This is AMAZING! I'd say, the world needs more bisexual cheerleaders with voices like Santana's in them. Haha. Enjoy!

Sectionals Spoilers HERE.
Sectionals Promo Photos HERE.

Download links will be up this coming Friday, together with the other songs for that episode.

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Glee Season 2: Special Education Promo Pictures

Here it is!! The Sectionals Promo Photos for Season 2's 9th episode entitled, Special Education.

Obviously, this is the episode where New Directions compete against the Warblers and the Hipsters in a sectionals competition. I wouldn't say anything else about the pictures but just take a look and see some "changes". Haha. I. Can't. Wait.

Glee Season 2: Sectionals Spoilers HERE.

Check out the photos after the jump!!