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• Disclose, SSH // Jun 22, 2007 at 5:15 am

  Simon Cowell and Paul Potts: Voices of emotion?

  A charade that elicits my true emotions, especially if greedy, is a scam. “Britain’s Got Talent” show owner, Simon Cowell, recently was crowned with a virtuoso talent search winner, Paul Potts. A mutual prize for both follows, a contract for operatic music to bless the world. “I am Paul Potts” rings true to every person’s value and hope for life. He has a magnificent voice. World class operatic talent does not develop in a vacuum. Is Paul Potts’ “underdog” status formed by Simon Cowell to manipulate emotions, and further fatten pocket books, unfairly? I shed tears and replayed video sections several times to take in the emotions of singer, judges, and audience. The only other event that exceeded my awe and wonder, in a different way, was the 9-11 twin towers attack. I was amazed with Paul Potts’ concentration, constant tonal pitch; diaphragm and full body delivery; formation from the full throat, vibrato control: absolute control of the craft. Hard work showed. Maybe he had been master trained.

  I heard the story at 0.00 on a video, “… the world of show biz seems a million miles away. Its Paul, a mobile phone salesman from South Wales.”, and then from Simon Cowell at 3.51, “I like shows where somebody isn’t a professional, has talent, isn’t aware of it, has a normal job, and then you see something else. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oxTy7KIAaA&mode=related&search . I found something else. Like normally expected of talent, it was: tutelage with operatic masters in Italy, four amateur opera productions, a concert for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with previous plans for an upcoming summer tour with that Orchestra. Okay, but my emotions are for a guy who said that he has a dream to do what he feels he was born to do, but lacks confidence! On his first TV interview after winning “Britain’s Got Talent” [ BTG ] Paul said, “You know, I’ve not taken up promotions before because people wanted me to change who I was, and I’m determined to be true to myself, because at the end of the day ….”. http://www.myspace.com/paul_potts Hum? Emotions: unknown underdog singer who was bullied as a kid, and now discovered! He refused promotions? He is silently strong.

  Okay, the music industry often tells entertainers who they should be; not let them be. That is negotiation and their choice. At 36 years old, he needs a good move. Switch camera. Simon Cowell spent 2 years forming the “Four Tenors” from three. Quintessential would be quints, a fifth tenor who has passion to make it big. “American Idol”, Simon’s company, can be British BTG in his old stomping grounds. There is a tenor who has refused promotions! Like a good Indian scout of yore listening for a buffalo stampede, Simon’s ear is tuned to packaging the product. He can hear a stampede and he wants it. Okay, money goes to people who bless us with worth. The 100,000 pound sterling “finders fee” is small compared to the reward. If BGT can showcase a discovery, one amateur, but a mature operatic singer who is not promoted, then perhaps the last drop of bloody money can be wrung from innocence.

  Not his innocence. Ours. Simon’s announcement at the show that Paul Potts would be recording an album next week was a good business link to the world. It was business. But, to link my emotions of hope and faith and love of humanity, and to link my personal challenges to a hold-out person, without full disclosure of the full story, seems manipulation of my expectations. The history of any contestant near the stage will be known by the producers; in advance. It matters to uncover embarrassing persons, especially when the prize is door money toward a contract. That is what scouts do. This operatic scout might have used the whole BGT platform to launch Paul Potts, with great emotion. All I want is a good spirit, fair to the closing words of Nessun dorma!, which are Vincerò! Vincerò! I will win! I will win!

  The NBC New York city interview of Paul Potts had a normal question, “… so, how did you learn to sing like this?” His answer, “Umm, I’ve always just sung - always sung. My voice has always been my best friend.” Endearing for sure. DEAR ME! The close of the interview followed with a transition piece to NBC’s next show segment, a scene with ironic poignancy: “Greed in America - why some people will do anything in search of easy money.” Perhaps disclosures of Simon and Paul are not as full nor lyrical as other New York city namesakes, but such might have much in common with the MSNBC page item today: “Martha Stewart on grilled chicken done right”. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19054369/ Someone, turn up the heat about “disclosure”.

• Brian // Jun 26, 2007 at 7:38 pm

  Paul Potts is great I will buy his recordings when they get to the U.S.
  He was coal and now is a diamond, Good luck to you Paul always.
  Best Regards,

• Bren // Jun 27, 2007 at 4:48 pm

  Just because some one is professionally “trained” does not make them a professional. How many times does this have to be stated? myredroom the user on youtube states it very well when he compares it to getting cooking lessons from a master chef does that make you a professional chef ??????? Come on people

• Jeannette Loenquist // Jun 29, 2007 at 12:11 pm

  Thank you for your singing, Paul. When I first heard you, my heart felt like going out of my cheest. I cried. Is was like God entered the room and an angel sang. I will follow your carrer. The best of luck to your on your singing path.

  Love and light Jeannette

• Carolyn // Jun 30, 2007 at 12:53 am

  I am sure if we could hear angels sing it would be no different than what we heard coming out of Paul Pott’s mouth. Truly amazing. I loved every minute of it and look forward to buying his upcoming CD. Go Paul!!

• Lenise // Jul 30, 2007 at 9:13 am

  My husband and I were just mesmerised watching you on u tube and I just cried when you sang. It was incredible to watch the emotion on the faces of the judges. Congratulations and we hope you have a long career. We look forward to seeing you in New Zealand.

• Dianne // Sep 26, 2007 at 9:24 pm

  Paul, I was watching the morning news when an excerpt came on about you. Not being an opera fan, I turned away and then I heard that magical voice of yours. It took my breath away, and I was completely mesmerized. I can’t wait until your album comes out and now my husband and I are now making plans to go to the opera thanks to you.
  I hope some day you come to California. I will be there with my tissue in hand waiting to hear your wonderful voice.

• Sharron Rose // Nov 7, 2007 at 8:39 pm

  I could not believe what I was hearing. This man has not come into realization of the wonderful quality of his voice. The sound of his voice is one that you will never forget, like Bochelle, Groban, Povaroti. Beautiful

• Connie Ferrari // Nov 16, 2007 at 2:38 pm

  Paul, you have lifted me up with emotion, your singing touched my heart, I am so excited youare making an album, can’t wait to purchase it so I can have you in my home forever.

• L.Lindum // Jan 16, 2008 at 12:06 pm

  SSH, another web site you have gone attacking Paul Potts. Paul was amatuer up to the show, and I know Paul is not a trained opera singer, years and years, at a top college all day, and still few can sing with the tone of his voice. There is someone else wh went on the few months course with Paul who has said almost the same things, who are you SSH and what is your agenda with Paul, he is great and godly,why be jealous.

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