Watching "Britains Got Talent" the other night, I was reminded that we should never assume. This might just choke you up, it did me.
Susan Boyle - Singer - Britains Got Talent 2009 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY#noexternalembed-lq-lq2-hq)
WOW !! Another diamond in the rough. Reminds me of Paul Pott from last year
Wow Tim.. she was amazing.. brought tears to my eyes..
Just goes to show you that Human beings have a long way to go. So judgemental just on the way she looked. Then they love her after she sings..
I loved her from the first moment I saw her, she was quirky and funny and then she wow'd me with her beautiful voice.
You gotta keep us non US updated on her progress.
Great voice. It is a bit sad that looks seem to mean so much, but unfortunately that's part of the business of entertainment. I hope she goes far. If I was a record producer I would sign her up in a second.
That was awesome! I cried too. It made me want to go for it. Life is too short to be held back by stereotypes! :)
Besides her having a beautiful voice, it's the song she choose. Les Miserable "I Dreamed a Dream" it seems so appropriate for her. I'm sure when she was growing up she didn't see her life as being 47 and alone (never being kissed). You can tell she feels the words to this song. I've listened to if about ten times and it makes me smile and tear up at the same time.
I couldn't play Tims link so i had to you tube search it. Its strange because i didnt judge her at all by her looks, its a shame that the audience were laughing at her but she got the last laugh. I have to say it brought a tear or two to my eyes she was amazing. I hope she goes far.
I absolutely love that. It's exactly what you all said. I just love the way everyones reactions changed when she started singing. She really is quite amazing.
I know not to judge people by what they look like, I've been made fun of before for affiliating myself with people like that, but I know them better then everyone else. Some of my best friends were very frequently judged like this (I take it that even I am judged like this, least in the past when I was in High School).
Yeah I was harshly judged in high school and I'm still judged today for what I look like on the outside.. but luckily I don't give a crap anymore.
Her voice was great. I love the song "I Dreamed a Dream," and I admire that she was able to pull it off--emotionally and technically, that's a rough song to sing! (Now, if she suddenly whips out some soprano notes, I'll be doubly impressed.) It's so sad that you can see not only the judges, but people in the audience roll their eyes at her because of how she looked. Little did they know... :)
Quote from: StarTrekFanatic5 on April 13, 2009, 12:41:17 PM
Yeah I was harshly judged in high school and I'm still judged today for what I look like on the outside.. but luckily I don't give a crap anymore.
Really, thats mad cause i think you look like a proper geezer (as we say in the UK), cool beard and straw cowboy hat, strewth mate its enough to turn a straight man gay ;)
Susan Boyles first TV appearance in the US
http://www.broadwayworld.com/videoembed.cfm?colid=49963 (http://www.broadwayworld.com/videoembed.cfm?colid=49963)
I heard Cowell has signed her up already, fair play. saying that after watching it again the audience reaction could well be from someone else as well, you know how they edit these things together. I'll be keeping an eye on her as i think she'll be on stage pretty soon.
My wife and I saw this the other day and we both were wowed by her performance. Les Miserable is one of our most favorite broadway productions and she performed "I Dreamed A Dream" spot on. She has an amazing voice. I'm sure that she will be able to find voice work from here on out no matter what happens in the contest. I doubt she will ever perfom on stage but there are many other opportunities for singers with her talents.
Kevin
My boss made us watch this in the office the other day. We all loved her from the moment she walked on stage. She had confidence and charisma and she didn't seem phased by the reactions she was getting. GOOD! Angela has a Master's Degree in Theater, she said that this woman would be an instant shoo in for Broadway! I really hope she's right. I want to track her—if you guys can post updates here that would be awesome!
Quote from: StarTrekFanatic5 on April 13, 2009, 10:27:03 AM
Les Miserable "I Dreamed a Dream" it seems so appropriate for her.
I wholeheartedly agree! I'm an emotional person and I had to bite my lip to keep from tearing up when I watched.
Yeah, I always think of the woman at the well passage when I hear that song.
My In-Laws have been to see Les Mis several times at the West End. I would dearly love to go sometime but It's so expensive these days. Listening to Miss Boyle I did tear up, can you imagine what it would do to me if I saw it on the Stage? Man, I'd be a total wreck. ;D
Hey Tim, i went and saw spamalot at the west end and we stayed away from the ticket booths (which always say they get you the cheaper tickets) and went direct to the theatre for a matinee show and because we went on the day we got tickets three rows from the front in the centre for twenty quid a ticket. A bargain.
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on April 17, 2009, 02:38:16 PM
Hey Tim, i went and saw spamalot at the west end and we stayed away from the ticket booths (which always say they get you the cheaper tickets) and went direct to the theatre for a matinee show and because we went on the day we got tickets three rows from the front in the centre for twenty quid a ticket. A bargain.
Now that is a bargain. Hmm! maybe a day trip to London is called for. Cheers for the advice Meds.
Very cool. I love it when the underdog comes out on top! :Bow:
Quote from: Trekkygeek on April 17, 2009, 02:25:53 PM
My In-Laws have been to see Les Mis several times at the West End. I would dearly love to go sometime but It's so expensive these days. Listening to Miss Boyle I did tear up, can you imagine what it would do to me if I saw it on the Stage? Man, I'd be a total wreck. ;D
When I first saw the show, I later realized how much it paralleled the new testament (Bring Him Home, One Day More, I dreamed a dream, pride vs humility, etc). A good option if you're interested. There is a 10th anniversary DVD with the original London cast.
Absolutely AMAZING. Simon was ready to give her the gong...then she blew everyone away. Hawkeye, do you watch this show?
Tonight is the first of the Semi-Final shows and they air live. Susan Boyle will be performing in the first show, I wonder what she'll produce tonight?
I've seen the show but out of principle i stay away. I can't stand this kind of cheap rubbish. Yes it's good to see the likes of Susan Boyle get some recognition but really it's just as bad as the xfactor, pop idol, and the countless other 'lets break peoples hearts and make them look like idiots' tv shows. As i said on my podcast cheap tv is not good tv.
Oh Simon, come come come now. Calm down dear, it's just entertainment. It may not be terribly demanding but it is fun, and as for breaking peoples hearts, well they should know the drill by now.
Come on you big loveable Brummie guy you, give us a smile and wink? It's really all right you know. :D
Oh alright just for you ;-). I'm a guilty as the next person i watch the ones who really are bad, the same with the xfactor, you can't beat seeing someone who looks like they've been let out of the asylum for the afternoon try to sing something that doesn't involve eating light bulbs. I just miss old style sunday evening tv and would like to see maybe a good variety show again with decent stars. Oh those were the days lol.
Here is Susan Boyle's second performance in the semi final.
SUSAN BOYLE SEMI FINAL PERFORMANCE Britains Got Talent 2009 HIGH QUALITY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d_5LDPP_7E#lq-lq2-hq)
I'm with Meds on this one. They are entertaining to a point but I'm afraid the only winner at the end is good old Simon Cowell...
Quote from: Dangelus on May 25, 2009, 01:23:14 AM
I'm with Meds on this one. They are entertaining to a point but I'm afraid the only winner at the end is good old Simon Cowell...
I would have to disagree with you on that one Dan. Reality TV is what keeps me employed and I watch my fair share of "challenged" kind of shows, Survivor, Amazing Race and Big Brother. But these singing/performing show not only profit for Simon Cowell. But for those people who are talented beyond belief but just don't have an outlet or opportunity to shine. There are a lot of talented people in this world who just need a break.. and these kinds of shows give it to them... and that makes me happy. Doesn't mean I have to watch them or particularly like them but I'm glad they are around for those who need them.
Well said Kenny. I think I like these kind of shows because it features people who have this dream and it sometimes gets realised. With the crappy world we live in today, It's nice to watch some talented people out there
Quote from: StarTrekFanatic5 on May 25, 2009, 08:40:01 AM
Quote from: Dangelus on May 25, 2009, 01:23:14 AM
I'm with Meds on this one. They are entertaining to a point but I'm afraid the only winner at the end is good old Simon Cowell...
I would have to disagree with you on that one Dan. Reality TV is what keeps me employed and I watch my fair share of "challenged" kind of shows, Survivor, Amazing Race and Big Brother. But these singing/performing show not only profit for Simon Cowell. But for those people who are talented beyond belief but just don't have an outlet or opportunity to shine. There are a lot of talented people in this world who just need a break.. and these kinds of shows give it to them... and that makes me happy. Doesn't mean I have to watch them or particularly like them but I'm glad they are around for those who need them.
Oh yeah there are plenty of benefits to these shows and we watch a lot of them ourselves. I think the thing that gets to me sometimes are the delluded people at the beginning of the process who really believe they are talented and sometimes their families are just as bad. They get ridiculed for our entertainment. Perhaps these shows should take that part of the process more 'seriously' and do away with putting people through for these reasons.
The 'live show' rounds where the real talent is can be a great, very worthwhile endeavor and opportunity for people who need a break.
I think it's the televising of the early rounds that really make some of these offensive since the focus is almost always on the 'freak show' acts rather than anyone with any ability.
Handle those in private where they belong and make the whole proses a little more friendly and maybe it will get a little more respect in some quarters.
Quote from: Feathers on May 25, 2009, 02:51:27 PM
I think it's the televising of the early rounds that really make some of these offensive since the focus is almost always on the 'freak show' acts rather than anyone with any ability.
Handle those in private where they belong and make the whole proses a little more friendly and maybe it will get a little more respect in some quarters.
The point is that these early rounds are only there because they make good TV. The way it works on X Factor and Amercian Idol for example is you queue all day with say 10,000 people at a location obviously not all 10,000 get to see Cowell. You get seen by some production assistants of which there are many groups of them to get through all the applicants. If you are fantastic then you get to see Cowell, if you are average in every way (even if you sing well) you probably don't go any further. If you are crazy, REALLY BAD or have a strange personality you get to see Cowell! Why? Because it makes good 'car crash' TV! So there will always be good singers who will never get a chance...
They will never get rid of these. What's worse is when they get them out to perform at the finale! Terrible...
Well, the final of "Britains Got Talent" was on last night and it was a night to remember. Susan Boyle was the runner-up and the winners were this amazing dance group called "Diversity". I think if you watch this video, you'll agree that the right act won. These guys were awesome throughout the competition and are such good role models for the youth of Britain who are given such a bad rap in the press over here.
Enjoy this video, you'll be amazed.
Diversity - Final - Britains Got Talent 2009 (HQ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJIz8BgRQc0#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)