Sunday, November 24, 2013

"The Rose" - Christopher Maloney Auditions for The X Factor (video)

Cat and I have been watching the Voice of Germany as it's the German version of "American Idol" but it has a very gentle feel because the kids get second chances and the judges are their mentors so they really, really, want them to succeed.  I never watched this kind of show before and it's been really charming as Cat doesn't know what is coming either and we can boo the judges when we believe they have made a mistake.

A similar show in England is "The X Factor" and this video is one of those kid-makes-good shows but this kid is thirty-four and he is absolutely terrified.  If you ever ask why people play or sing even though everyone tells them to stop then watch this one.  Yes, it will likely make you cry.





Update:

There will be tears the second time around too.  I just tried it.  He's not actually the best singer I ever heard but he so much puts everything of himself into the singing that how can you not like him.  His Nan is also charming and the whole crowd was on its feet for both of them.  This is straight out of a movie.

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