I detect a wisp of negativity which I would like to put into perspective.
For the most die-hard fans, such as on this forum, the perfect performance would be Haley, alone under a bright light and perfect silence singing into 7 of the highest quality, ultra sensitive microphones.
The only allowed disturbance would be for the parting of the firmament (only after she had sung her final note) for the Lord himself to make Himself visible with nodding approval and appropriate applause.
Haley was wonderful tonight. She had a high-class professional dress and a beautiful tan. Her hair was wild, worn to the side and looked fantastic. The production was what one would expect from Idol for a superstar. The iconic image of her under the spotlight backlighting in her shear dress is beyond description. She moved effortlessly and owned the stage. Her band was proud and played very well.
The purpose was to showcase her debut single and herself as a rising superstar to an audience of tens of millions. It was a stunning success.