Alright, two theater kids with a pretty similar style.

[Misirlou]

I sensed similarities since the start, but they´ve become way more apparent as S22 went on. Between style of singing, big ranges, and even song choices, these guys definitely have more than a few things in common. One is more pop focused, the other leans rock. Both big and theatrical.

 

With both at least having reached the Top 8, whose run have you enjoyed more?

Edited December 6, 2022 by Misirlou

[Gustavo527]

Easily Omar. His tone is more enjoyable to my ears, and so are his high notes. 

[Teraginn]

Joshua may have less range, but I think he's more tasteful with what he does with his range than Omar. Joshua's songbook is way more fun and fresh as well.

[Hamza Tufail]

Omar, even thought I loved Joshua as well.

[Hsamid]

Imo Omar can clearly do the more impressive vocals.

 

He belts higher, sustains longer, and has better agility which he can utilize even while belting (radioactive for instance). 

 

However, I do think Joshua is more tasteful, has a better, more fuller lower register, better falsetto and generally has a wider sound palette. Meaning he has a wider variety of tones he's used. Omar sounds more the same throughout his range.

 

I thought I would prefer Omar (especially since I have a bias towards rock and against broadway - ish singers) but rewatching Joshua's performances I forgot how much he grew on me.

 

Ughh.. idk.

 

I'll put it this way. If I want to be amazed and hyped up, I'll take Omar.

 

If I want to listen to a more understated, nuanced, softer vocal, I'll take Joshua.

 

 

 

 

Edited December 6, 2022 by Hsamid

[Quinton]

Omar because he will be the last man standing on team John and be a finalist 

[erik g]

Joshua

[allistr]

Love both of them, but Omar because he seems more experienced

[Discovolcano2]

Joshua. He connects with the audience better and I just get more invested in his performances 

[Dalton Eduardo]

I picked Joshua just because I actually enjoyed his song choices and he is likeable.

 

I really think Omar is good. I respect him as an artist, it's just that I am not really a fan of him. I gave him high scores in IDF ratings though because he delivered good performances. This is also what I felt about Jordan Smith and Katie Kadan, which were also really good but they're just not my thing.

[musiclover46789]

Easily Omar, he never fails to impess me every time he sings, he has such an Adam Lambert-esque quality to him.

[*Wallace]

This is really tricky as I do like/really like them both. Both are impressive singers. I feel I may prefer Joshua more of the two. I felt I enjoyed his journey on the show more. 

[VintageVoice]

I prefer Joshua’s song catalogue and tone over Omar’s, but Omar’s range is impressive and he’s clearly more than comfortable onstage. 

[lovey]

Love them both, but Joshua. 

[QueenKalie]

I didn't care much for Joshua but I like Omar.

[StarWalker1]

I think tone wise I prefer Omar

 

However in terms of style and how he sang his songs, I'd prefer Joshua

[istersay]

5 hours ago, lovey said:

Love them both, but Joshua. 

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[Misirlou]

I´ve liked Omar better than Joshua on 2 of the songs they´ve shared (Into the Unknown and My Heart Will Go On). I did like Joshua´s take on "You and I" better since I feel he did it with more gusto though.

 

I´ll go for Omar since I feel he has reached higher highs for me, and he´s more my style, but lots of love for Joshua too.

[Dai]

Omar is the better vocalist but Joshua had better song choices and was more versatile. 

[nytsch]

They are both clearly talented but a little inconsistent for me. I think Omar had the higher highs. Joshua’s Alicia Keys cover was great though.