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James isn't that good a singer.
Don't really get why they rate him.
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The lad has a terrible voice. They rate him for things my ears can't hear and my eyes can't see. He's a Magic Art picture, hanging on the wall in a dog whistle factory.
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Hes bad. I also dont understand why they think hes so good.
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Don't know why but a story my mum used to tell me when I was little about the emperor's new clothes come to mind.
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I dont like his voice much either, he often sounds like a drunk person doing karaoke with atrocious diction but the judges think he's the Second Coming WTF
Why do the judges think he's so good? His slurry, "intense" style is off putting and doesnt make me feel anything.I've heard better buskers and street singers than him. |
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Don't really get why they rate him.
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Depends what you mean by a good singer. A robot who can sing very well with no emotions or someone who may not be technically superior but create goosebumps.
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He's not good at all.
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I disagree
not a conventional pop voice agreed but he has an earthiness a raw quality to his voice that really shows emotion I prefer to,listen to him rather than watch ( not being derogatory in any way i'm an oldie that grew up listening rather than watching) if you don't watch but only listen his vocals take on another dimension they really are powerful in a fell it in the gut kinda way |
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He's got a cool tone, but that's about it. He's nowhere near the best singer technically, nor does he have the best stage presence out of the lot. He doesn't have a lot of charisma either. However, I do think he's a good musician, good on the guitar and seems to write good songs.
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Depends what you mean by a good singer. A robot who can sing very well with no emotions or someone who may not be technically superior but create goosebumps.
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I disagree
not a conventional pop voice agreed but he has an earthiness a raw quality to his voice that really shows emotion I prefer to,listen to him rather than watch ( not being derogatory in any way i'm an oldie that grew up listening rather than watching) if you don't watch but only listen his vocals take on another dimension they really are powerful in a fell it in the gut kinda way |
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Hopelessly overrated by the judges : he's an above average street busker at best and is certainly no Damien Rice, Paulo Nuttini etc.
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earthiness means a basic sound
a tone that you love but you are not quite sure why an honest sound that comes from the gut and portrays raw emotion well that is what it means to me anyway you are free to disagree |
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The lad has a terrible voice. They rate him for things my ears can't hear and my eyes can't see. He's a Magic Art picture, hanging on the wall in a dog whistle factory.
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The lad has a terrible voice. They rate him for things my ears can't hear and my eyes can't see. He's a Magic Art picture, hanging on the wall in a dog whistle factory.
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Don't know why but a story my mum used to tell me when I was little about the emperor's new clothes come to mind.
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earthiness means a basic sound
a tone that you love but you are not quite sure why an honest sound that comes from the gut and portrays raw emotion well that is what it means to me anyway you are free to disagree |
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He's got a cool tone, but that's about it. He's nowhere near the best singer technically, nor does he have the best stage presence out of the lot. He doesn't have a lot of charisma either. However, I do think he's a good musician, good on the guitar and seems to write good songs.
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earthiness means a basic sound
a tone that you love but you are not quite sure why an honest sound that comes from the gut and portrays raw emotion well that is what it means to me anyway you are free to disagree Different strokes etc I suppose. |
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There are dozens of these guys around though : I've seen loads of James Arthurs on Irish TV talent shows over the years (as they've aways allowed singer / songwriter types play live guitar). He's OK but in no way does he deserve the praise he's getting from those four chancers on the panel : even allowing for his passable voice and musicianship, the guy is a charisma free zone.
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It's not about having the best voice, it's about having that sumthin' sumthin'.
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Has anyone actually heard his songs? Barlow saying he has not heard them but knows they will be brilliant is absolutely bizarre. I suppose it's the same 'inside view' gene that convinced him Frankie Craptoza was destined for greatness.
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When he sings it sounds like he needs to clear his throat
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It's not about having the best voice, it's about having that sumthin' sumthin'.
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It's a good question : if he's such a stunning songwriter who is going to release great albums, how come we haven't heard his songs on the show yet? Lucy was allowed perform original songs after all.
No doubt there is deep meaningful talent at work there that we mere mortals do not understand |
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