i remember, in a similar vein, the contestant, Paul Potts, who came
out and sang opera. everyone looked at him in a similar way, as well,
when he first walked onstage and before he began to sing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k08yxu57NA
jeff
On Apr 13, 2009, at 8:42 PM, David Kusumoto wrote:
I believe what you describe is on the minds of everyone, e.g., the
strength of her mental state. To have a gift hidden for so long
while living in a small Scottish village -- speaks volumes about
the brutality she must have faced as a youngster with a disability
-- and as an adult whose parents discouraged her to date. Yet
ironically -- it was her mother -- who died at age 91, who
encouraged her to audition. After suffering a two-year-depression,
Susan Boyle decided to go for broke.
I think it's obvious that whoever manages her career will have to
handle her carefully. She is not a techno-pop vanilla diva (and
that's a good thing) -- but her fragility is patently visible. A
modest make-over combined with reminders to her to retain her
church choir roots -- could determine whether she's a topic du jour
-- or a long-term talent. I find it ironic that Susan Boyle might
likely be rejected by youngsters who make up the massive fan base
of Simon Cowell's "American Idol" show -- and yet to me, she's
already demonstrated in a single performance -- that her gifts are
so other-worldly remarkable that they exceed those of "Idol's" past
winners. The other sick joke about the "Britain's Got Talent" show
-- is that it's filled with bizarre acts straight out of Chuck
Barris' "The Gong Show." -d.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [MOPO] OT: Susan Boyle
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:48:48 -0700
While the possibility exists that, when not singing, she might be a
bit daffy and, if so, unable to cope with the pressures of going
from nothing to overnight sensation...
I sincerely hope that she gets every opportunity to live the
extraordinary life she deserves until her last note is sung...
Glenn T.
----- Original Message -----
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:39:45 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: OT: "Sound of Music" commuters and Susan Boyle
To: [email protected]
The Susan Boyle story has been picked up by nearly every news
organization in the U.K. -- and a few here in the U.S. -- hence
difficult for a news junkie to miss. But the most gratifying part
is this -- while Susan Boyle is still "in the running" for the
£100,000 top prize and a chance to sing at the Queen's annual Royal
Performance benefit concert -- Simon Cowell's Sony BMG group is
already in discussions with her about a recording contract. So
even if this flames out, her life is forever changed. Her personal
story is rather heartbreaking. d.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:20:23 -0500
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: OT: "Sound of Music" hits commuters at Belgium train
station, 23 Mar 09.
To: [email protected]
I wondered if anyone would post the Susan Boyle video.
To me that is wonderful, and sure points out that you can't judge a
book by its cover!
I hope she had far more than 15 minutes of fame. Her voice is
magnificent, and I could not be happier for her.
Bruce
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
Subject: [MOPO] Who Ever Posted The Susan Boyle Clip
To: [email protected]
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 1:28 AM
Thank you. That was drop dead unbelievable! I was able to find a
clip of her entire debut. The earlier one had edits. This clip
wows even more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY&feature=related
freeman
fisher
-----Original Message-----
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:35:00 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: OT: "Sound of Music" hits commuters at Belgium train
station, 23 Mar 09.
To: [email protected]
Yes, that's true, Dave.
As Bruce pointed out in his club message -- the first occurrence
was at the Liverpool Street tube station in London on 15 January
2009. Unlike the Belgium "stunt" -- which stuck to one song from
the "Sound of Music" -- the London stunt featured a montage of 8
tracks/songs covering every genre, from waltzes to techno-pop to
old fashioned rock-and-roll. Personally I like the Sound of Music
version better. Again hit the HQ button on the control panel at
the lower right to get a clearer video image:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ3d3KigPQM
** Meanwhile, continuing the topic of musical theater performed by
amateurs -- the talk of the U.K. right now is a frumpy, never-been-
kissed, 47-year-old unemployed spinster named Susan Boyle -- who on
Saturday, was first greeted with derision -- but who then proceeded
to shock millions of British television viewers with what she did
here:
http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4853639
-----Original Message-----
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:55:32 -0400
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: OT: "Sound of Music" hits commuters at Belgium train
station, 23 Mar 09.
To: [email protected]
The same thing was done in a UK train station a couple of months ago.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: David Kusumoto
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 6:41 PM
Subject: [MOPO] OT: "Sound of Music" hits commuters at Belgium
train station, 23 Mar 09.
Raw footage of the same event as it looked from above (unedited) is
below. Again, to ensure a clear image, click the "HQ" button on
the lower right of the control screen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5dsaqyCyzI
-----Original Message-----
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:39:07 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: OT Corrected: "Sound of Music" hits commuters at Belgium
train station, 23 Mar 09.
To: [email protected]
This week's club message from Bruce features two links that lead
to....well, you just have to check 'em out. The best of the two
(these are safe links, no viruses) -- took place three weeks ago
today (23 March 2009) at the main train station in Antwerp,
Belgium. Sure, it's a stunt -- but the reactions from commuters
are priceless. To ensure a clear image, be sure to click the "HQ"
button on the lower right of the control screen:
Antwerp, Belgium - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UE3CNu_rtY
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