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Quite a few responses saying things like 'no personality, no obvious genre, no idea what her own style is...'
And I get that, I think that's fair enough. But how is that any different from anyone else still left in the competition? What's Matt's genere or unique style? Where do 5AM slot into in today's market? What are Emily's preferences for her music? It's quite diffcult for any of them to really form a solid identity during the show because they're not asked to do that, they are asked to perform songs from several different genres and styles. They are making strong suggestions that Emily has a preferred style of music and she performed as such this weekend; I think it's plainly obvious what type of a singer Matt is going to be - you can see the type of songs he excels at; 5AM are never going to be singing Songs from the Shows! If this show were judged the same way as Strictly (ie, following the public vote, the judges judge the bottom 2 fairly and the worst dancer always goes) Saara would make the final and probably win. She is the most accomplished singer and therefore should win a singing competition. But the show is 'X Factor' and IMO that is PRECISELY what she lacks! She does not have that certain je ne sais quoi, that little bit of uniqueness that makes her special. She is (as someone in another thread put into words) the perfect session singer - a safe bet to put down a reliable vocal, free from any character or personal identity; proficient, but ultimately soulless. |
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Quite a few responses saying things like 'no personality, no obvious genre, no idea what her own style is...'
And I get that, I think that's fair enough. But how is that any different from anyone else still left in the competition? What's Matt's genere or unique style? Where do 5AM slot into in today's market? What are Emily's preferences for her music? It's quite diffcult for any of them to really form a solid identity during the show because they're not asked to do that, they are asked to perform songs from several different genres and styles. 5AM - Pop/R&B Emily - Folk/Country Matt - ? Because I honestly have no idea with this guy |
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Am I the only one who still can't stand her?
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Me too.the raving on here is ridiculous .youd think she was edith bloody piaf.the reality was matt and 5am were better .ill say she was better than crappy G but thats not difficult.
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Nothing
She murdered one of the most iconic ABBA songs and her second diamonds mash up was a complete mess. |
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Saara - Theatrical Pop Power Ballads
5AM - Pop/R&B Emily - Folk/Country Matt - ? Because I honestly have no idea with this guy Quote:
I think it's plainly obvious what type of a singer Matt is going to be
I don't think it is. What type of singer is he going to be, in your opinion? I can't describe it - will he be a carbon copy of Sam Smith (and do we need one of those), is he going to try to attract a younger or an older audience? I have no idea.
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Agree about Emily that that is what she's most suited for, but is that HER preference, her musical identity? In her first 6CC she did Anything Could Happen, that's not folk or country, that to me suggests she wants to do pop.
I don't think it is. What type of singer is he going to be, in your opinion? I can't describe it - will he be a carbon copy of Sam Smith (and do we need one of those), is he going to try to attract a younger or an older audience? I have no idea. |
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That's probably because Emily likes Pop Music, but the show is suppose to guide these people in the direction that suits them most, and Emily isn't Pop, she even sings Rock songs better that's how little she is a Pop singer.
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Yeah, agreed. Which is precisely why I don't really get the criticism of Saara not yet having a specific genre, as no one else does either.
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I like Saara but she will never make a pop star More suited to The West end and musicals.
That said, I don't automatically see musical theatre in Saara's future. She has a great technical voice, fantastic control but I have no idea what her acting is like. Her performances are, although very good, still very technical rather than blowing me away with her 100% emotional committment which is what you need for convincing theatre. |
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I love the way every year this is thrown in as an insult. Singing in musical theatre takes so much more basic talent and training than being the "recording artist" that X Factor is looking for. Proper musical theatre doesn't allow miming, autotune, backing dancers and singers to cover up weak vocals - it needs somebody who can sing live up to eight times a week, as well as acting, moving and, depending on the show, dancing. I'd be delighted if I went on X Factor and they told me my future was in musicals!
That said, I don't automatically see musical theatre in Saara's future. She has a great technical voice, fantastic control but I have no idea what her acting is like. Her performances are, although very good, still very technical rather than blowing me away with her 100% emotional committment which is what you need for convincing theatre. However on X Factor you have to be a Pop balladeer to win with a loud booming vocal that doesn't even necessarily sound like a song is being produced but instead how many notes I'll try and hit through I Will Always Love You. The public in all countries that have singing shows all vote for MOR, never anything with an actual style which Saara does have, just not a Pop chart style. |
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She may have hit a wrong pitch at the end but the rest was very good. Was it just like Agnetha singing? No. I think Saara sang it slightly differently and taking this into consideration, I thought she sang it very good. Like I said though, she hit a wrong pitch at the end.
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