It hasn’t been a terribly long time since the season began (or since Season 5, for that matter), but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been rabidly looking forward to tonight’s finale show.
My thoughts, as they happen…
Many, everybody’s been killing me with anticipation today on Twitter, so I have HIGH EXPECTATIONS for tonight’s show, including the music.
Opening song, layered over the Top 6 talking: “Sweet Disposition” 
-The Temper Trap (thanks Blair!)
Kelly Abby Top 19 Group Routine: “Scared of Me” -Fredde Le Grand ft. Mitch Crown
SPOILERS from here on out.
Lil C’s favorite with Russell, Legacy and Kevin: “Beggin'” -Madcon
Adam’s favorite with Ellenore and Jakob: “Tore My Heart” -OONA and Dave Tweedie
Nigel’s favorite with Peter, Bianca and Phillip: “Take the A Train” -Ella Fitzgerald
Mary’s request for new routine that the DiLillos danced and choreographed themselves: “Straight To…Number 1” -Touch & Go
Leona Lewis performs the theme from Avatar (who apparently sponsored tonight): “I See You”
The Groovaloos perform to “Groovaloo Street” by Rapier & Burns (not yet on iTunes)
Nigel’s favorite with Kathryn & Jakob: “At This Moment” -Michael Buble
Tyce’s favorite with Mollee & Nathan: “Azeem O Shaan” -AR Rahman from Jodhaa Akbar
Ryan is #6 to “Where It Ends” 
-16 Frames
Adam Lambert performs “Whataya Want From Me”
Season 6 highlights recap to “Guardian Angel” by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Ashleigh is #5 to “Never Say Never” -The Fray
Adam’s favorite with Ellenore & Legacy: “Machine Gun” -Portishead
Debbie’s favorite with Noelle & Russell (tape): “Frog Dance -Mickey Hart
Ellenore is #4 to “Breathe” -Ryan Star
Lil C’s favorite with Ariana, Channing, Nathan and Jakob: “Cryin'” -kd lang
Mary’s favorite with Kathryn & Russell (tape): “I Can Transform Ya” -Chris Brown
Mary J. Blige performs “I Am”
Nigel’s favorite – the Top 20 group routine: “Comanche” -The Revels
Kathryn (NO!!) is #3 to “Something Beautiful” -Needtobreathe
Jennifer Lopez performs (with SYTYCD girls from Season 6 and seasons past!) Louboutins (not on iTunes yet)
The recap of Russell and Jakob’s journeys was played to “Time of Our Lives” -Paul van Dyk (thanks again, Sokko!)
We had such amazing music on the show this season! Check it all out here.
I’m so excited for tonight’s show. But just a bit cranky, also. One hour for the Top 6 finale performances. Insane. No solos. Which, is annoying. I’m not sure how much the solos would change from what we’ve already seen. But…anybody else remember Jeanine’s finale solo from last season? I sure do.
My thoughts tonight, as they happened…
I’m expecting great music tonight on Part I of the finale. Period. Let’s see if we get it.
Jason Gilkison samba (Kathryn & Ryan): “Magalenha” -Sergio Mendes
Tyce Diorio Broadway (Ellenore & Jakob): “I Gotcha” -from Fosse (original Broadway cast)
Sonya Tayeh lyrical jazz (Ashleigh & Russell): “Angel Standing By” -Jewel
Gary Stuart jazz (Ellenore & Ryan): “Kontact Me” -Boys Noize
Jean Marc Genereux foxtrot (Ashleigh & Jakob): “Let the Good Times Roll” -Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy
Jason Gilkison paso doble (Ellenore & Russell): “Village Attack” -James Newton Howard from Blood Diamond
Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden contemporary (Kathryn & Jakob): “At This Moment” -Michael Buble
Travis Wall contemporary (Ashleigh & Ryan): “I’m There Too” -Michelle Featherstone
Nappytabs hip hop (Kathryn & Russell) “I Can Transform Ya” -Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz
We’ve had some great music already this season. Check it out here.
I made my predictions last night and called them the “easy” solution to a hard choice. But in the meantime, I remembered how much Ashleigh’s grown on me and how many phenomenal routines Ryan’s had this season. And then, I wondered how Ryan’s plea for Ashleigh would impact whether they’d continue to the Top 6. And your comments scared me on behalf of Ellenore. I wonder what’s gonna happen tonight.
My thoughts, as the show unfolded…
It’ll be interesting to see what happens tonight, who goes into next week’s Top 6 Finale. Kris Allen is playing tonight and I’m sure we’ll have some great music, as always.
Sonya Top 8 group routine: “Pon de Floor” -Major Lazer ft. VYBZ Kartel
Asia’s #1 pop group The Wonder Girls performed “Nobody”
Legacy danced his solo to “Flashing Lights” by the Vitamin String Quartet
Ellenore danced her solo to “Hajnal” by Venetian Snares
Ryan danced his solo to “Din Da Da” by Kevin Aviance
Mollee danced her solo to “You’ll Find a Way” by Santigold (the Switch and Sinden remix)
Kris Allen performed “Live Like We’re Dying”
Mollee is sent home: “Never Say Never” -The Fray
Legacy is sent home: “Where It Ends” -16 Frames
If you’re hot to trot before the show starts, check out all the music from previous episodes here.
It’s not that far into the show, but I’m already getting the feeling that the couples I worried about having chemistry aren’t gonna do so badly afterall. My thoughts, as they happened:
The last performance episode before Top 6. I wonder if we’ll hear any music tonight as great as Oona and Dave’s “Tore My Heart” from last week.
Doreana Sanchez disco (Kathryn & Ryan): “Last Dance” -Donna Summer (Samantha Ronson remix isn’t on iTunes yet, and honestly, I couldn’t hear how it was different from the original, so that’s what I linked to for the moment).
Jason Gilkyson Viennese waltz (Mollee & Jakob): “Ordinary Day” -Vanessa Carlton
Travis Wall contemporary (Ellenore & Legacy): “Machine Gun” -Portishead
Jakob’s solo: “When You Say My Name” -Mario Spinetti
Shane Sparks hip hop (Ashleigh/Rachel & Russell): “Too Much Booty 2” -Soundmaster T (who did the remix? It’s not on iTunes yet, so I’ve linked to the original again).
Mollee’s solo: “Heartburn” -Alicia Keys
Jason Gilkyson cha cha (Kathryn & Ryan): “Put Your Hands On Me” -Joss Stone
Legacy’s solo: “Fancy Footwork” -Chromeo (did I get that artist right? didn’t see a link on iTunes)
Ellenore’s solo: “I Got the Feelin'” -James Brown
Russell’s solo: “Holiday Buckness” -Tha J-Squad (not on iTunes! ack!)
Joey Dowling Broadway (Mollee & Jakob): “Easy Street” -from Annie (Samantha Ronson remix not available)
Kathryn’s solo: “Shadowfeet” -Brooke Fraser
Nappytabs hip hop: “People Are Strange” -The Doors (District 78 remix not available on iTunes)
Ryan’s solo: “Din Da Da” -Kevin Aviance
Nakul’s Bollywood: “Spirit of Rangeela” -from the Rangeela Soundtrack (didn’t find a song called “Spirit of Rangeela” on iTunes, but did find one from the Soundtrack called “Rangeela Rangeela” let me know how it compares, if it’s the same song)
Until we find out, you can check out all the previous SYTYCD music here.
Well…no Season 5 Top 10. Sorry for that one, y’all. My bad. Must be next week. I’m a bit bummed after tonight’s show. Not just the results, but also finding out there are only two more weeks of Season 6. The finale is going to be between 6 dancers, which seems a bit…much… The results are going to be very strange, I think, because we won’t have gotten to see them dance as many routines over an extended amount of time like in previous seasons. And how long is this finale going to be? Cause if it’s only 2 hours with 6 final dancers… that seems really unfair and like a total gip, really.
As for the rest of my thoughts…
I’m so excited for tonight’s show, knowing that some or all of Seasons 5’s Top 10 are going to be on tonight. And Quest! Bound to be a great show, even if we do have to eliminate two dancers.
Tyce Diorio Top 10 group routine: “It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me” -Billy Joel
Legion of Extraordinary Dancers: “Yellow” -Vitamin String Quartet
SYTYCD Season 6 Top 12 Solo Music
Noelle’s solo: “Inside a Boy” -My Brightest Diamond (probably the Son Lux remix)
Ryan’s solo: “Rock You Like a Hurricane” -Scorpion
Kathryn’s solo: “Beautiful” -Bethany Dillon
Nathan’s solo: “Pretty Wints” -Maxwell
Snoop Dogg ft. Quest: “I Wanna Rock”
SYTYCD Season 6 Farewell Montage Music
Noelle is sent home: “Never Say Never” -The Fray
Nathan is sent home: “Where It Ends” -16 Frames
Until I get all of tonight’s music up, you can always take a look at all the music from previous episodes here.
