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Title: this would almost make it worth...
Post by: bsdaddict on December 22, 2007, 12:16:42 AM
...sitting thru a season of one of those reality talent shows.  some bloke working in a wireless store goes on Britain's Got Talent and STUNS them.  it's opera, but worth it...  http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1k08yxu57NA&feature=related
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Post by: Maverick on December 22, 2007, 12:32:23 AM
Yep that guy, Potts can sing wonderfully. It's been on before but is worth the visit. That piece of music was well done.
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Post by: SkyRock on December 22, 2007, 12:42:19 AM
Great singer!:aok
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Post by: Benny Moore on December 22, 2007, 12:47:43 AM
That is quite good.  Part of me wants to see what he'd be like after vigorous voice training, but another part realizes that his voice would lose some individuality in doing so.
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Post by: Saxman on December 22, 2007, 01:35:06 AM
Just seeing the reaction of the crowd was AMAZING, especially as a significant number are of the hip-hop/rap/pop generation that think classical music is something outdated and to ridicule.
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Post by: Holden McGroin on December 22, 2007, 01:36:47 AM
I wish the shows were called Britain / America Has Talent...
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Post by: sgt203 on December 22, 2007, 01:37:39 AM
Incredible to say the least:aok
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Post by: Fulmar on December 22, 2007, 09:34:02 AM
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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
I wish the shows were called Britain / America Has Talent but not Canada


Fixed :p
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Post by: CptTrips on December 22, 2007, 09:57:28 AM
Pfffft.

I sound like that in the shower.


:cool: ,
Wab
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Post by: Slash27 on December 22, 2007, 10:00:06 AM
wow
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Post by: texasmom on December 22, 2007, 10:04:14 AM
My goodness, that was wonderful! What a nice posting. Thanks!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rDB9zwlXrB8&feature=related
Here's the semifinals

And then, here's the finals:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=jNOXvboRnWQ&feature=related

And the video of the winning tally:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ0nS7jVE3A&feature=related

If he puts out an album (as stated at the end by Simon) I'd buy several copies.
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Post by: AKIron on December 22, 2007, 10:10:58 AM
I read your post about the STUN and got hopeful someone was getting tased for bad singing. They really need to add a call in voting option on American Idol. Tase or no tase. ;)
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Post by: Bingolong on December 22, 2007, 10:34:59 AM
Fantastic Story!

Paul today
http://www.paulpottsuk.com/frontpage?cmd=cookie/check
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Post by: bsdaddict on December 22, 2007, 02:08:02 PM
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Originally posted by texasmom
My goodness, that was wonderful! What a nice posting. Thanks!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rDB9zwlXrB8&feature=related
Here's the semifinals

And then, here's the finals:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=jNOXvboRnWQ&feature=related

And the video of the winning tally:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ0nS7jVE3A&feature=related

If he puts out an album (as stated at the end by Simon) I'd buy several copies.
you're very welcome!  I'm going to pick up a couple copies too, good gift material.  The album is out, by the way.  Just downloaded it 'cause I'm an impatient bastige (before I get the 3rd degree, I'm still gonna buy it...)  There's a couple interesting song choices that sound damn good done opera style...

Paul Potts - One Chance

01.Nessun Dorma
02.Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro)
03.Amapola
04.Everybody Hurts (Ognuno Soffre)
05.Caruso
06.Nella Fantasia
07.You Raise Me Up (Por Ti Sere)
08.My Way (A Mi Manera)
09.Cavatina
10.Music Of The Night

'Bout the original link I posted, I loved the way the audience and judges (especially that hottie in the middle, wowsa!) reacted while he sang.  When he said "I'm here to sing opera" they were like "oh boy, this guy's gonna suck..."
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Post by: Saxman on December 22, 2007, 02:40:40 PM
No kidding, addict. The judges looked bored and amused before he started singing. But after...?

I loved the shot of the female judge when you can VISIBLY see her breathing deepen in reaction. Total emotional breast-heaving, lol! :D Even the two men looked like they were on the verge of tears. I feel sorry for everyone he was competing against. ;) I'm glad he won. Score one for REAL music!

This is why I want to see someone put a REALLY good jazz big band on American Idol. Guarantee if you get a group with serious chops in there, they would blow these pop twits away.