Rhydian for his performance, but paul for his voice, which is by far superior to rhydians imo.
Rhydian Roberts or Paul Potts- Who do you prefer?
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Originally Posted by Daewos:
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Thanks for that - almost choked on a mouthful of tea when I read that.
As to the question - It has to be Rhydian, Paul Potts technique is poor in comparison. The comparison is slightly off as Paul is a tenor. Compare him with Andrea Bocelli or Russell Watson and you will really see the difference.”
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Thanks for that - almost choked on a mouthful of tea when I read that. As to the question - It has to be Rhydian, Paul Potts technique is poor in comparison. The comparison is slightly off as Paul is a tenor. Compare him with Andrea Bocelli or Russell Watson and you will really see the difference.”
Can I just say having read this thread that Paul Potts is not a Opera singer. Never in a million years would he be able to perform on the opera stage. He is a guy who has had classical training & sings the odd aria. He is the same as many others who release in the classical crossover genre.
I agree re: Paul Potts ability in comparison to other classical crossover tenors. He was good in a tv talent show but no way would he ever have secured a record deal in that genre without BGT. Classic sob story if ever there was one. I agree with whoever it was who said that he may struggle with his second album. He actually sang one operatic aria on his album - Nessum Dorma the rest were traditional (done over & over again) songs. His album was not even eligible for the classical chart. Interesting to see what Simon does with him.
Rhydian is technically more talented but I believe he should go down the musical theatre route (including albums) not basic classical crossover. He range means that he is unable to get the wow notes which for me is why some of the songs at the end were constantly being said to be a bit boring on here. Play to his dramatic strengths - it is what worked for him at the start.
Originally Posted by rzt:
“I think worldwide Paul Potts will be more succesful than Rhydian. I mean, in 6 months, Paul has had 15 number 1s around the world. Unfortunately, I dont see Rhydian doing that in his whole career. In two years time, I think Rhydian will be a very succesful star in the West End, maybe with a slightly successful recording career. But nothing more.”
“I think worldwide Paul Potts will be more succesful than Rhydian. I mean, in 6 months, Paul has had 15 number 1s around the world. Unfortunately, I dont see Rhydian doing that in his whole career. In two years time, I think Rhydian will be a very succesful star in the West End, maybe with a slightly successful recording career. But nothing more.”
Strange, Potts is a limited opera singer and non-existent performer but his BIG advantage over Rhydian is he has Cowell behind him. Wait a minute......
Originally Posted by May Blossom:
“Can I just say having read this thread that Paul Potts is not a Opera singer. Never in a million years would he be able to perform on the opera stage. He is a guy who has had classical training & sings the odd aria. He is the same as many others who release in the classical crossover genre.
I agree re: Paul Potts ability in comparison to other classical crossover tenors. He was good in a tv talent show but no way would he ever have secured a record deal in that genre without BGT. Classic sob story if ever there was one. I agree with whoever it was who said that he may struggle with his second album. He actually sang one operatic aria on his album - Nessum Dorma the rest were traditional (done over & over again) songs. His album was not even eligible for the classical chart. Interesting to see what Simon does with him.
Rhydian is technically more talented but I believe he should go down the musical theatre route (including albums) not basic classical crossover. He range means that he is unable to get the wow notes which for me is why some of the songs at the end were constantly being said to be a bit boring on here. Play to his dramatic strengths - it is what worked for him at the start.”
“Can I just say having read this thread that Paul Potts is not a Opera singer. Never in a million years would he be able to perform on the opera stage. He is a guy who has had classical training & sings the odd aria. He is the same as many others who release in the classical crossover genre.
I agree re: Paul Potts ability in comparison to other classical crossover tenors. He was good in a tv talent show but no way would he ever have secured a record deal in that genre without BGT. Classic sob story if ever there was one. I agree with whoever it was who said that he may struggle with his second album. He actually sang one operatic aria on his album - Nessum Dorma the rest were traditional (done over & over again) songs. His album was not even eligible for the classical chart. Interesting to see what Simon does with him.
Rhydian is technically more talented but I believe he should go down the musical theatre route (including albums) not basic classical crossover. He range means that he is unable to get the wow notes which for me is why some of the songs at the end were constantly being said to be a bit boring on here. Play to his dramatic strengths - it is what worked for him at the start.”
Remind me again, who's your favourite from this year's X Faxtor?
Sorry. But it's all about looks for me. Paul may be talented, but he looks like a fat pig. 
Rhydian's sexy and talented.
Rhydian's sexy and talented.
You can see why Simon was desperate to sign Rhydian when he's managed to get Potts to sell over 2 million albums. He must be licking his wallet thinking what can be achieved with Rhydian.
Originally Posted by SGE:
“You can see why Simon was desperate to sign Rhydian when he's managed to get Potts to sell over 2 million albums. He must be licking his wallet thinking what can be achieved with Rhydian.”
“You can see why Simon was desperate to sign Rhydian when he's managed to get Potts to sell over 2 million albums. He must be licking his wallet thinking what can be achieved with Rhydian.”
Simon sat there smiling while Rhydian was on and he just absolutely loves Rhydian.
I think Rhydian is going to sell more than Potts and we will see him in musicals in the West End and Broadway.
Originally Posted by Motown lover:
“Sorry. But it's all about looks for me. Paul may be talented, but he looks like a fat pig.
Rhydian's sexy and talented.”
“Sorry. But it's all about looks for me. Paul may be talented, but he looks like a fat pig.
Rhydian's sexy and talented.
”
I know and women all over the country love his voice and his body.
Originally Posted by SGE:
“Remind me again, who's your favourite from this year's X Faxtor?”
“Remind me again, who's your favourite from this year's X Faxtor?
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Typical. I'm not a fan of Leon if that is what you are implying. I've said that Rhydian is technically the best singer & should have won but it doesn't mean that I am deluded about his talent/vocal range. Sometimes we manage to have discussions on this site without OTT praise or criticism of the two finalists. Not often as it usually gets drawn into this type of response.
Originally Posted by mitacond:
“I know and women all over the country love his voice and his body.”
“I know and women all over the country love his voice and his body.
”
I don't.
Originally Posted by cressidab:
“Rhydian by a huge margin. I cant even bear to look at Paul.”
“Rhydian by a huge margin. I cant even bear to look at Paul.”
I know.................Potts doesn`t possess an ounce of charisma and actually his voice isn`t that great.......he sang a Xmas carol on GMTV the other week and his tone was very harsh. I can`t imagine going to a concert of his............I would die of boredom - he would just stand there singing; there would be no interaction with the audience whatsoever.
Originally Posted by May Blossom:
“Typical. I'm not a fan of Leon if that is what you are implying. I've said that Rhydian is technically the best singer & should have won but it doesn't mean that I am deluded about his talent/vocal range. Sometimes we manage to have discussions on this site without OTT praise or criticism of the two finalists. Not often as it usually gets drawn into this type of response.”
“Typical. I'm not a fan of Leon if that is what you are implying. I've said that Rhydian is technically the best singer & should have won but it doesn't mean that I am deluded about his talent/vocal range. Sometimes we manage to have discussions on this site without OTT praise or criticism of the two finalists. Not often as it usually gets drawn into this type of response.”
woooahhh....I asked the question because I genuinely didn't know who you were supporting and wanted to know to get some idea of what style of singing you like. Apologies if it came across as aggressive, it wasn't intended to but the written word is notoriously bad at getting across the nuances of the spoken one.
well although many see rhydian as "operatic" i don't, i don't like opera (nothing against its singers),
but i do believe i am going to enjoy listening to rhydian and i hope variety is /will be the key word as he has shown great versatility with the songs we have heard him sing during the xf shows
but i do believe i am going to enjoy listening to rhydian and i hope variety is /will be the key word as he has shown great versatility with the songs we have heard him sing during the xf shows
Originally Posted by OlgaChristie:
“I know.................Potts doesn`t possess an ounce of charisma and actually his voice isn`t that great.......he sang a Xmas carol on GMTV the other week and his tone was very harsh. I can`t imagine going to a concert of his............I would die of boredom - he would just stand there singing; there would be no interaction with the audience whatsoever.”
“I know.................Potts doesn`t possess an ounce of charisma and actually his voice isn`t that great.......he sang a Xmas carol on GMTV the other week and his tone was very harsh. I can`t imagine going to a concert of his............I would die of boredom - he would just stand there singing; there would be no interaction with the audience whatsoever.”
His new teeth are nice, though
. Do you think he just walked in to the dentists and asked for 'a Cowell'?
Originally Posted by May Blossom:
“Typical. I'm not a fan of Leon if that is what you are implying. I've said that Rhydian is technically the best singer & should have won but it doesn't mean that I am deluded about his talent/vocal range. Sometimes we manage to have discussions on this site without OTT praise or criticism of the two finalists. Not often as it usually gets drawn into this type of response.”
“Typical. I'm not a fan of Leon if that is what you are implying. I've said that Rhydian is technically the best singer & should have won but it doesn't mean that I am deluded about his talent/vocal range. Sometimes we manage to have discussions on this site without OTT praise or criticism of the two finalists. Not often as it usually gets drawn into this type of response.”
you mean a civil question?
Paul had a great voice when he sang Nessun Dorma - but Rhydian hasn't sung opera - he has sung more pop/rock stuff in his classical voice - and he is a great showman 
Has PP sang any more pop songs? I think I prefer RR though I havent seen PP much.
Has PP sang any more pop songs? I think I prefer RR though I havent seen PP much.
Originally Posted by eggy1962:
“well although many see rhydian as "operatic" i don't, i don't like opera (nothing against its singers),
but i do believe i am going to enjoy listening to rhydian and i hope variety is /will be the key word as he has shown great versatility with the songs we have heard him sing during the xf shows”
“well although many see rhydian as "operatic" i don't, i don't like opera (nothing against its singers),
but i do believe i am going to enjoy listening to rhydian and i hope variety is /will be the key word as he has shown great versatility with the songs we have heard him sing during the xf shows”
That's what surprised me when people on here criticised him for an apparent lack of flexibility/versatility. If you look at the songs he sang he was IMO THE most versatile of ALL the contestants. The rascal in me really would have liked it if the producers had insisted on an opera week, though.
PS His BOTW was sang in a 100% POP style and was IMO incredible. Remember that song normally lasts a good 6-7 minutes in which it has time to build and get into your mind. Rhydian had to do that in approx 2mins 30 secs and totally nailed it.
Potts's voice is nothing special at all. Infact he was often off key on the talent show. His looks are just awful - sorry but I'm happy to be shallow as long as I can lust after Rhyd.
Originally Posted by SGE:
“PS His BOTW was sang in a 100% POP style and was IMO incredible. Remember that song normally lasts a good 6-7 minutes in which it has time to build and get into your mind. Rhydian had to do that in approx 2mins 30 secs and totally nailed it.”
“PS His BOTW was sang in a 100% POP style and was IMO incredible. Remember that song normally lasts a good 6-7 minutes in which it has time to build and get into your mind. Rhydian had to do that in approx 2mins 30 secs and totally nailed it.”
The MP3 for BOTW is fantastic, and yes it is a totally pop voice especially at the begining ... I love it.
I was quite impressed with Paul Potts on Britain's Got Talent but having watched him recently on the Royal Variety Performance and the Alan Tichmarsh show he really isn't that good ... he hit a heck of a lot of bum notes ... he also has no stage presence at all.
Where is the MP3 for that? And yes BOTW was superb, a different class once again.
I thought Paul Potts was good by the standards of "talent" shows like BGT
I thought Paul Potts was good by the standards of "talent" shows like BGT
Originally Posted by cressidab:
“Potts's voice is nothing special at all. Infact he was often off key on the talent show. His looks are just awful - sorry but I'm happy to be shallow as long as I can lust after Rhyd.”
“Potts's voice is nothing special at all. Infact he was often off key on the talent show. His looks are just awful - sorry but I'm happy to be shallow as long as I can lust after Rhyd.”
There's no one that can stop you
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