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To: doug from upland

It’s encouraging that this guy is getting all this support , but, you know, HE ISN’T THAT GOOD.

He’s OK, but he’s not spectacular. I can sing Nessum Dorma as well as he, and I don’t consider myself any great shakes.

I watched him on Youtube and expected the same “hair on the back of the neck tingling” performance that Bianca Ryan produce on the American show last season with “And I am Telling you I’m not Going” but, frankly, I was disappointed.

He sang Nessum Dorma like he like a dead fish, he just stood there, with his arms hanging limp by his side as he appeared to concentrate on his delivery.

A good rendition, but not inspiring.


37 posted on 06/15/2007 10:22:11 PM PDT by Wil H (So just who decided that the current global climate was optimum?)
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To: Wil H

You sing opera? I never knew. Come on, go look at post No. 12. You have to sing this for me! Sandy Berger would love it on YouTube.


39 posted on 06/15/2007 10:27:59 PM PDT by doug from upland (Stopping Hillary should be a FreeRepublic Manhattan Project)
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To: Wil H

Most of us know absolutely nothing about opera. Maybe it is not that good for people who know the opera world. But for the rest of us, it is inspiring. A guy who looks like a loser blows them away.

Perhaps just as Tiger Woods created new interest in golf, perhaps this ordinary guy will create new interest in opera.


41 posted on 06/15/2007 10:32:17 PM PDT by doug from upland (Stopping Hillary should be a FreeRepublic Manhattan Project)
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To: Wil H

But this is about more than technical expertise. This is about hitting the right emotional resonance. This guy isn’t perfect but something in his voice reaches in and grabs your heart. Andrea Bocelli is similar—tho’ maybe better. And it isn’t just about him singing, it’s about such a dweebie little guy doing something wonderful for once in his life.
It’s about the judges’ reaction—the crowd’s response—it’s the little guy making good. Our favorite fairy tale.


46 posted on 06/15/2007 10:54:09 PM PDT by duvausa
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To: Wil H

And you... now that you’ve compared yourself to him and come out the winner, do you feel better about yourself?”


55 posted on 06/16/2007 12:38:44 AM PDT by carton253 (And if that time does come, then draw your swords and throw away the scabbards.)
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To: Wil H

Your Nuts he was an inspiration and if you are a singer or a wantabe your just jealous!


91 posted on 06/16/2007 10:14:10 AM PDT by restornu (Romney keeps his eyes on the mission, and not on those who attacks his campaigne!)
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