Me again guys! Thought I'd rally the troops for tomorrow! So Andrea is singing 'Summertime' what do we all think/hope for?

Beautiful choice...we could get to hear a more softer side to his vocals....but loud enoigh to be heard above the 30 piece band members, of course


SO CANT WAIT FOR THIS TONIGHT!!!!

So excited to hear it tonight! Really hope its another MOMENT for him!

I agree. I think it will be a great change, it will be so lovely to hear him do a bit of jazz. I'm gonna wear my pug headscarf tonight in support!

In case anyone missed this article, tonight in Andrea's VT he's set to go all British!

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/...ith-mel-b.html

Lets get our phones/apps etc. ready. .....its going to be ace!!!

Just saw his BBC Breakfast interview, I hadn't seen it before.

He comes across really well in it, down to earth and his English is a lot better in that Interview than it sometimes comes across via x factor.

Hello Fanstinis! Lets try not to get to get bogged down by Simon Cowell, Lots of people are on twitter complaining about it apparently. But, anyway our Andrea was amazing (as ever) But of course we must not assume he's safe, so vote what you can and spread the news via Twitter, Facebook and wherever else you can!

Its hard to see him so downcast after comments like that. ..but we have got to stay positive for his sake and keep him in the show till the final at least!!!!

He is damned whatever he does, perhaps thats a testament to how good he is
He knew what was coming last night from Simon when he finished singing you could see it in his face, just hope he understands its the nature of the programme and doesn't lose too much confidence over it.

He does understand, he pretty much said so in that Italian interview I translated

Regarding his reaction I don't think there was anything in it, he's in a foreign country and maybe not expressing himself well due to the language barrier which sometimes does make him look a little awkward.
He's very down to earth, not awkward in the slightest and very expressive when in his native language as seen on the Italian interview, at least by me anyway. Trust me, he's not one to be influenced by what Simon or anyone has to say.
He's pretty much his own man, he will go with the flow do what's asked/expected of him but he'll keep performing his way (maybe why Simon is picking on him!), That's who he is, he'll just enjoy the moment.

He won't worry about winning it or going out today, he pretty much said so in his Italian interview. He's just happy that he's here, enjoying the experience, regardless of what happens he sees it as the start not the end.

He has already generated a lot of interest in Italy so whatever happens it looks like he's not going to be short of work, be it in Italy or here.

Thats great to hear What an amazing outlook he has on life, we could all learn something from him..my respect for him goes up daily.

I think apart from the Italian Interview which showed his personality off really well, the snippet on xtra factor last night about all the hugging highlighted what a happy go lucky type of fellow he is, he's just always happy, enjoys the moment and doesn't concern himself with what might or might not be

I saw that, hes just so lovely

I just hope whatever happens on and after xfactor it isn't the last we see of him.

Exactly. ....music theatre beckons for him. ...even overseas events etc. will be a part of his career in due course

Bless him!!!

I completely agree. That was a lovely bit on Xtra Factor. How he was treated yesterday got me in a really bad mood. But Andrea is a shinning example like you all say. He's a great inspiration and whatever happens in the crazy X Factor world...It really won't be the last we see of him. I know a lot of people say that and it's not the case but it really will be in this case Fanstinis.

So the theme this week is Whitney Vs Elton. Quite a good selection of songs there for Andrea. So what does everyone predict? On another thread someone mentioned Mel wants the same song for Andrea that Simon wants for Stevi... I'd take that with a pinch of salt. I'd really like to see 'Your Song' . 'I Will Always Love You' is the predictable choice but he would do a great job, might be a great 'moment' kind of song for him.

I wouldn't mind a second helping of "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" a longer version

Probably a little risky mind, we'll just get the "oh singing the same song again" brigade out in force lol

I personally don't mind as long as he gets a good song

Nice comment from Rhydian

Rhydian Roberts @RhydianMusic · Nov 15
Night in tonight watching #xfactor. Thought Simon was a bit harsh on Andrea. Thought he did a great job @AndreaFaustini1 #bigbandweek

Yes that would be great. To be honest I forgot that was a Whitney song. I can't help feeling that they'll dodge Whitney songs and do Elton for fear of people/Idiots calling him a one trick pony.

Lovely comment from good ol' Rhydian. I remember I sent him some fan mail after being so upset he lost, and he sent me the most wonderful reply. Really nice guy.

Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word or Candle In The Wind would be a great choice!

Posted these on another thread and think they belong here too

Found a couple of Andreas songs from when when he was 13 and on the Italian show I'l leave you a song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGSJffxS9_Y Per Amore (For Love)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxX3YWoqOkM e penso a te (I'm thinking of you)

In this one a duet (the female sounds really good) he was 15/16 and he sounds really good and different!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO7iXKca_rs Giuliana Danzè & Andrea Faustini - His eye is on the Sparrow

This one is Andrea singing e penso a te (I'm thinking of you) again but when he was 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHBtBLQfUVw

This one makes my toes curl So wish he would sing this on the show (but maybe when they get to sing 2 songs though)

Actually it would be great to see him sing in Italian on X Factor. Maybe half a song, then into English.

Since we're all posting Andrea songs I'll add another one. Andrea sings 'Smile'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFRwmfqC3L0

Judging by the crowd noise I would guess this was from the Children's talent show he won, so he would have been 13. Edit -Actually listening again he may be older, I don't know.

Yet another edit because I found this...

Giuliana Danzè and Andrea Faustini - Whenever you call

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1pbPIMK1Ik

Really lovely. Sounds all Christmassy. She's an Italian 'The Voice' contestant, I don't know if she won it or not. Seems they were/are very close. How sweet.

She didn't win it though she's still around, another girl won the show.
The music industry in Italy does not give people chances, it is exceptionally difficult to break into.
There are many Italians who have come through these types of shows who have exceptional voices and are scattered around the world trying to make a career because it's virtually impossible in Italy!

A lot of these singers would blow our contestants here in England out of the water, they are that good!
For those that have had vocal training in Italy, they will tell you that it is of a VERY high standard, probably the highest in the world and by some margin! I myself wouldn't know but have heard it said a couple of times, with Italy having a deep operatic background in music I can imagine it being so.
I personally feel there are a lot of established artists that in my opinion are vocally terrible and that speaks volume to me!
Unfortunately, it seems to me these days that being in the right place at the right time coupled with who you know is more important

Along with Andrea, Giuliana Danzè there were 3 other boys on that same show (I'l leave you a song) who went on to form Il Volo (The Flight) (very similar to IL Divo), they have exceptional voices yet still had to go to America to break into the industry.
There was also another girl on the show whose name I can't recall who went to the voice in another country of which I can't recall and blew the competition out of the water. If memory serves me right, all these people were on that show at the same time, the competition was of a very high standard.
The standard in Italy is very high, but it's practically impossible to get a footing which is a real shame for some of these people who in my humble opinion are extremely talented
It would not surprise me if after Andreas exploits on the x factor here we see other Italians coming over to have a go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ckc0oFg1nA
This is rather amazeballs as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Di4VsOJTU
As is this

That is really interesting, such a lot of talent from one show, if they are as lovely as Andrea they are welcome to come over