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Post by rockergrl on Jun 12, 2009 13:58:01 GMT
I don't watch American Idol but I've been seeing this guy's name all over the news, so I finally decided a couple of days ago to check him out. I really do like his voice and in some parts his voice reminds me of Clay Aiken, kinda ironic seeing Clay was the one who said mean stuff to him and then later apologized. Here is a performance of him singing Mad World on Regis & Kelly
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jun 12, 2009 15:06:47 GMT
He can sing pretty well, but that's not a good song, for him. His voice is too high to really put it over well.
I can't really see him challenging Kelly Clarkson for 'best ever AI contestant' honestly. Buuut - he probably will do well. I just hope they find songs more suited to his voice than this one.
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Post by rockergrl on Jun 12, 2009 19:32:35 GMT
He can sing pretty well, but that's not a good song, for him. His voice is too high to really put it over well. I can't really see him challenging Kelly Clarkson for 'best ever AI contestant' honestly. Buuut - he probably will do well. I just hope they find songs more suited to his voice than this one. Well, I agree with you there. I honestly think Kelly is by far better, but he's not too bad sounding. There was a video on youtube where he sang the National Anthem and did quite well IMO. Here it is
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jun 12, 2009 19:42:42 GMT
Quite well, yes, but the US anthem is VERY unforgiving for those without the power to really pull it off. You need an incredibly strong voice to get it right. Miley nails it a capello - she's one of very few I've heard who can do that.
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Post by rockergrl on Jun 12, 2009 20:00:45 GMT
Not too bad, I believe Kelly Clarkson has done it too..I forgot how she sounded though
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jun 12, 2009 20:15:08 GMT
Oh, there are better versions. National Anthems tend to be designed to be sung by really strong operatic voices, though, so anything less gets the weaknesses really shown up. Happens about 'rocket's red glare' with the US anthem, I think. Most singers' voices just crack at that point.
No shame for a Pop singer not being able to do it, though. Definitely not their kind of song.
I'm sure Kelly sounds great. She does have the vocal strength.
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