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Post by sunshine on Dec 22, 2006 21:39:15 GMT 10
How brave it was of Damien to attempt this, a guy who supposedly had never had opera or classical singing training before! And yet, he pulled it off amazingly well. That last high note he holds on to at the end is spine tingling! I love the look of relief and satisfaction on his face after he has sung his lungs out! ;D ;D  |
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Post by lissa on Dec 22, 2006 21:48:58 GMT 10
omg sunshine i wish there was enough words to say how much i  this song ...it is totally mindblowing and completely amazing |
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Post by KrisLovesDamien on Dec 23, 2006 14:35:15 GMT 10
He is...THE MASTER!!!!!...of this song...Bloody fasntastic!!!!!!
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Post by Bahamagirl on Dec 23, 2006 14:53:25 GMT 10
It isn't my favourite song, but I am in awe of him for attempting it with such a short preparation. To dare to take on such a task at such a critical stage in the competition because he wanted to challenge himself and grow as a singer at the age of 30 demonstrates so much about his character. I am still amazed at how good a job he did, and as you say sunshine, the look on his face when he pulled it off, both of relief and exultation, was just priceless. Was there a Damien fan with a dry eye at that moment? *has tremendous urge to go watch the video again*
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Post by barry on Dec 23, 2006 15:18:15 GMT 10
Nessun Dorma would rank as one of all time favourites. Considering Damien only had a week to rehearse and had to learn Italian from scratch shows what a talent Damien truly is. What a star performance. It send tingles down my spine every time I hear it. I don't know if it is being considered as a full version but what a stunning video it would make. That would be absolutely awesome!   |
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Post by dededom on Dec 23, 2006 16:45:06 GMT 10
I've sung in Italian before (I've had classical singing training) and can I say i was mortified when I forgot the words ... and it is pretty damn hard to ad lib in Italian if you can't speak it!!!
I've also sung arias. And the breathing control required to perform them is incredibly challenging.
So when I heard Damien was singing an Aria. In Italian. With No Training? I. Was. Freaked. Out.
And spent the week leading up to the performance petrified it would be a disaster.
What a relief that he not only didn't end up in the car wash but actually made it his own and accomplished so much with it.
Boy oh boy though, the look on his face at the end - priceless - is the only word to describe it.
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Post by sunshine on Dec 23, 2006 16:49:22 GMT 10
I admit, when I heard he was doing 'Nessun Dorma', I was scared for him, I thought this was way too risky and had the potential to go very wrong. Oh man, wasn't I glad he calmed my fears? I never tire of watching that performance on DVD, because after I saw that for the first time, I was agog with amazement! That voice is sensational! |
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Post by gluttonmutton on Dec 23, 2006 16:51:09 GMT 10
I have to say that his Opera House performance was better than the first version he did. His diction was a lot better, and so was his mic technique.
The first version, though very good, wasn't enunciated very well, which is very understandable owing to the fact that he only had a week to learn it, and he does not speak Italian. However, I found that even the lyrics he sang in English were not very clear in the studio performance and were a bit garbled. But by the time he sang it for the second time, his diction had improved out of sight, and all the lyrics were crystal clear. An absolute showstopper!
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Post by Trilly on Dec 23, 2006 21:13:13 GMT 10
I have to say that his Opera House performance was better than the first version he did. His diction was a lot better, and so was his mic technique. The first version, though very good, wasn't enunciated very well, which is very understandable owing to the fact that he only had a week to learn it, and he does not speak Italian. However, I found that even the lyrics he sang in English were not very clear in the studio performance and were a bit garbled. But by the time he sang it for the second time, his diction had improved out of sight, and all the lyrics were crystal clear. An absolute showstopper! Totally agree with you on this one, GM..although a few minor mispronunciations survived,( I speak Italian), this was the better performance by far, although both were stunning, I hasten to add! |
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Post by hyperrune on Dec 26, 2006 13:57:53 GMT 10
*shivers at the memory*
The length of the final vincero at the opera house makes me want to squeal! I was holding my breath - I thought I was gonna hyperventilate!
How the heck does he breathe?!
His voice sounded so deep and rich in this song, it's great that he doesn't have to rely on the high, sqeaky notes for impact. This really showed off his versatility - the Irish accent disappeared, even on the bits in English, and if he hadn't said 'thank you' at the end in his normal voice, you could mistake him from someone else! Who could guess he used to sing heavy metal? This was a huge achievement for him - to pull off something so different in such a limited amount of time and with so much at stake...
*shivers at the memory again*
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Post by ravengrace on Dec 27, 2006 16:26:45 GMT 10
No matter how many times I listen to this one my heart always melts. Such depth of feeling! I think this will always be at the top of my list. I do wish that the opera house version was on The Winner's Journey. Every week he grew in confidence and it really was a joy to watch his 'journey' and the way he grew into his voice at the end.
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Post by sunshine on Dec 27, 2006 22:47:46 GMT 10
*shivers at the memory* The length of the final vincero at the opera house makes me want to squeal! I was holding my breath - I thought I was gonna hyperventilate! How the heck does he breathe?! His voice sounded so deep and rich in this song, it's great that he doesn't have to rely on the high, sqeaky notes for impact. This really showed off his versatility - the Irish accent disappeared, even on the bits in English, and if he hadn't said 'thank you' at the end in his normal voice, you could mistake him from someone else! Who could guess he used to sing heavy metal? This was a huge achievement for him - to pull off something so different in such a limited amount of time and with so much at stake... *shivers at the memory again* I've gotta agree. His Opera House version is such a clean & perfect vocal, it's out of this world! If they could put two NOMLs on the CD, why not two 'Nessun Dormas'?  |
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Post by dededom on Jun 14, 2007 16:16:16 GMT 10
Have a look at this ... Someone has commented on the American Idol forums "Sorry if this has been posted here before but here's two *amazing* videos from the British talent show worth looking at: Paul Potts sings opera (a star is born): youtube.com/watch?v=i0dzZTPWrSM That Puccini aria is the same song that Damien Leith, an Ozzy transplanted Irish Tenor, sang to win Australian Idol ..." |
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Post by gj on Jun 14, 2007 18:07:43 GMT 10
Stumbled across that last night and put into hut he's good isn't he
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Post by nixter on Jun 15, 2007 0:29:10 GMT 10
Hello,
At least the judges did not tell Paul Potts that he was butt ugly and to pull his teeth out with pliers. They heard a lovely voice and gave it the credit it deserved.
Nixter
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