DS Forums

 
 

Saara's Chandelier was nothing special


Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 03-12-2016, 22:13
Saint4805
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 475

She sounded like an amateur opera singer trying to sing pop and the judges reaction was nauseating.
Saint4805 is offline   Reply With Quote
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
Old 03-12-2016, 22:16
JustSome1
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 31
It was decent. Her very apparent nervousness and her comments on being overwhelmed afterwards are what made the performance to me.

As the song ended, I wasn't that moved, but after the interview I really was.
JustSome1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 22:17
mimik1uk
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 21,751
She sounded like an amateur opera singer trying to sing pop and the judges reaction was nauseating.
kinda sums up how i feel about her

she has a good voice but there is just nothing original about her

the reaction on this forum to her has been just as nauseating as the judges as well
mimik1uk is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 22:17
Wee_One
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 676
So, it wasn't quite as perfect as I was expecting if I'm totally honest - you could feel a hint of nerves. Still streets ahead of anything else on the show this evening though, no contest.
Wee_One is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 22:20
CaptainSensible
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 5,212
An amateur opera singer would have sounded a lot worse

Saara is very formal and theatrical, but she's not popera

I didn't think it was great, but I'm blaming the arrangement for that

(yeah, I don't think she's very original or current or even interesting sometimes, but for an "X Factor is just TV" person like me she's still better than everyone else)
CaptainSensible is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 22:20
mimik1uk
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 21,751
So, it wasn't quite as perfect as I was expecting if I'm totally honest - you could feel a hint of nerves. Still streets ahead of anything else on the show this evening though, no contest.
i dont think anyone is denying she has the best pure singing voice in the competition and in a year when the standard has been pretty horrendous it has helped her stand out

every time i watch her i keep thinking its an episode of Stars in their Eyes not the X Factor tho
mimik1uk is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 22:22
Blondie X
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Kent but ex Sarf London
Posts: 26,530
Is that the song that Kevin did in his Voice audition? I prefer his version TBH.

Saara is a good singer but it's all a bit theatrical and Eurovision for my taste
Blondie X is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 22:27
Aura101
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,564
dont forget to add 'in your opinion'

on any talent show or cover that is the best i have ever heard the song, better than Kevin on the voice IMO.. even with her obvious nervousness.
Aura101 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 22:59
valezio
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,221
She sounded like an amateur opera singer trying to sing pop and the judges reaction was nauseating.
I agree 100% !
valezio is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:02
Elle94
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 233
I disagree
Elle94 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:09
Robbie_William1
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 72
Saara's Chandelier was amazing!
Robbie_William1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:13
Menk
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 10,814
She sounded like an amateur opera singer trying to sing pop and the judges reaction was nauseating.
Sarah Brightman came to mind during that performance.
Menk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:13
Daewos
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 6,967
Saara's Chandelier was amazing!
No. it really wasn't. However, this is. And this is stunning.

Edit - And Kevin Simm's The Voice performance was far better
Daewos is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:14
johartuk
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 7,509
kinda sums up how i feel about her

she has a good voice but there is just nothing original about her

the reaction on this forum to her has been just as nauseating as the judges as well
No-one on the X-Factor is 'original', to be fair, so it seems odd to use that as a criticism of one, when it applies to them all. Personally, I think Saara has the best voice in the competition by a mile, and has shown some versatility (as much as can be shown on a TV show which is basically a karaoke competition).
johartuk is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:15
Nastyman69
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 4,442
I don't rate Saara that highly as some people on here. Come on folks, we know there are a few female singers who came on this show in the last 12 years can outshine Saara - she isn't THAT great
Nastyman69 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:29
Eurostar
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Dublin
Posts: 51,608
I think people are missing the point that Chandelier was probably not one of her outstanding performances on the show, perhaps because it didn't entirely suit her. If she was supposed to have peaked on XF tonight then you could rightly start saying she was nothing special but it was perfectly decent nonetheless.
Eurostar is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:32
Eurostar
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Dublin
Posts: 51,608
I don't rate Saara that highly as some people on here. Come on folks, we know there are a few female singers who came on this show in the last 12 years can outshine Saara - she isn't THAT great
She can only beat what's put in front of her. There's not much point comparing her to a Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke or Sam Bailey or whatever as she's not competing in the same year as them.
Eurostar is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:35
Nastyman69
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 4,442
She can only beat what's put in front of her. There's not much point comparing her to a Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke or Sam Bailey or whatever as she's not competing in the same year as them.
That's my point - she is not that great as people on here keep raving on about - yes she is the best vocalist left in the competition but there is nothing special about her tbh
Nastyman69 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:40
Hogs Head
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 19,531
She's phenomenal. Technically, the best singer on the show by miles.
Hogs Head is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:42
Nastyman69
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 4,442
Good singer but not phenomenal
Nastyman69 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:44
mimik1uk
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 21,751
No-one on the X-Factor is 'original', to be fair, so it seems odd to use that as a criticism of one, when it applies to them all. Personally, I think Saara has the best voice in the competition by a mile, and has shown some versatility (as much as can be shown on a TV show which is basically a karaoke competition).
BiB - i'm giving my opinion of her in a thread that was about her ...
mimik1uk is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:44
Hogs Head
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 19,531
Good singer but not phenomenal
In my opinion, she is. She'a a power house. But not to everybody's tastes, I am sure.
Hogs Head is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:47
Nastyman69
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 4,442
Powerhouse? I actually like strong female powerful singers (I'm a fan of Leona and Alexandra) - I just don't think she is that great IMO
Nastyman69 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:51
Hogs Head
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 19,531
Powerhouse? I actually like strong female powerful singers (I'm a fan of Leona and Alexandra) - I just don't think she is that great IMO
Saara belts a lot during her singing, and I think she does it well. And she has a good range. I admit, I prefer Leona's tone (and range), as I think Saara's tone/style of singing is very theatrical. But she still does it well. Saara won't set the world alight, but she's certainly got talent.
Hogs Head is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2016, 23:53
Mateja
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Slovenia
Posts: 715
Good singer but not phenomenal
Pretty much this. Competent singer and performer, but not great.
Mateja is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
 
Reply




 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 21:45.