AI Audition : Jessica Hartnett

[Jessica Hartnett]

It was time and Jessica could not help but feel absolutely nervous about this. She technically wasn't in the show yet; she still had to audition. she was also shocked to hear she was the first to go. But it couldn't be helped. Her greatest desire was taking over her greatest fear.

As she walked to the door, she thought of that calming location facing the sunset-lit sea and knocked on the door to the Audition Room. As she heard a voice that said to enter, she slowly opened the door and walked up to the judges present with her iPod and iPod Speakers in hand. Her Instrumentals were on it.

[Simon Cowell]

Simon sat at the judging table, as a girl entered the room. He was the only one at the table and it seemed lonlier than usual. However, Paula and Randy were off someone doing their personal busniess and wasn't able to join him with the auditions until later. For now, he'd have to do it all alone.

Simon, without smiling one bit, said to the blonde girl, "Hello. Tell us your name, what you'll be singing and you may start." Simon hoped this girl would be good. He wasn't going to be happy if she ended up being a no talent.

[Jessica Hartnett]

"Hello there. My name is Jessica Hartnett and I'll be singing the song 'My Immortal' by Evanescense." Then, Jessica set her iPod Speakers on the stage and set the Insturmentals on which had a little more timke before the instrumentals started.

She stood on the stage with the mic on hand; looking at Simon to tell her she may begin her song. He gave her the heads-up and it was not long before the Insturmentals led to her part.

"......I'm so tired of being here
Suppressed by all my childish fears
And if you have to leave
I wish that you would just leave
'Cause your presence still lingers here
And it won't leave me alone.

These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase


When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
And I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me......."

Jessica believed she was doing well so far. All she had to dowas use that special, calming image in her mind and just enjoy the song she sang. She loved to hear this song especially to help comfort others. Jess was feeling the music.

"....You used to captivate me
By your resonating light
Now I'm bound by the life you left behind
Your face it haunts
My once pleasant dreams
Your voice it chased away
All the sanity in me

These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase

When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
And I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me.........."

This was it. The bridge was the most captivating and exciting part of the song. She could feel. Jess was ready. Her tone was even higher and more soulful.

"I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone
But though you're still with me
I've been alone all along.............."

When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
And I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me..................."

The Instrumentals from the iPod had ended. Jessica took in a deep, calming breath. In her heart, she knew she did her best to peform one of her favourite songs........ and she loved it.

She placed the microphone back on the mic stand and waited for Simon's response.

[Simon Cowell]

Simon paused as Jessica finished. He wasn't sure about this girl. She wasn't bad, but she did need a lot of improvement. And when he meant a lot of improvement, he meant she needed a LOT of improvement.

"Jessica, you know, I think you have an ok voice and that was definitely not the performance the show off how much potential you have. The song was good, but it was just all boring and all pitchy and it was beginning to become a total mess. If you promise me you'll improve, I'll say yes, but one more performance like that and you're out of here. Yes. Go get your yellow sheet," Simon said.

[Jessica Hartnett]

(( Can you tell me how I went wrong in a PM Simon? ))

Jessica's heart was racing. She was told she wasn't bad but a lot of work needed to be done. She accepted her comments like she should and was surprised when she was told to get her yellow sheet. That was it! She was in "American Idol"!

"Oh wow...... yes sir I will improve thank you!"

She took up her iPod speakers and quikcly left the auditioning room wondering what she should do now. Call her family for one!