The Power of Music
(Week 15)
Have you guys ever thought of becoming a singer? I bet you have! Especially, after you watch reality television singing competition such as American Idol.
This time I am going to talk about people who have made name for themselves through reality television singing competition. They are Susan Boyle and Sung-bong Choi.
Susan Boyle
Some background info about Susan Boyle. Susan Boyle is a Scottish singer that took the public attention when she entered Britain's Got Talent. She sang "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables during the first audition. Her voice when she sang the song was mind blowing for the judges as well as the publics. she was overnight sensation.
Early life and childhood
Susan born from an average family and raised in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland. She suffered lack of oxygen during a difficult birth resulting in the slow learning ability. She shared that she was bullied and called "Susie Simple" in school due to her misfortune. Before participating Britain's got talent, she was an active choir member of her church. Thus, giving her the experience to perform in public.
Britain's got talent
Susan Boyle was destined to be a singer. However nobody would believe that as she has a plain appearance. One of the judges from television show, Amanda Holden, underestimated Susan during the audition, but after Susan finished singing her song, Amanda could not believed the performance she just watched.
Below is video of Susan's audition.
What you think about her singing?
Sung-bong Choi
Here is another singer that gave the world a shock through his performance. The performer was Sung-bong Choi. He is a south Korea vocalist that became famous after his appearance in Korea's got talent.
Childhood
Sung-bong Choi is an unfortunate child, as he was abandoned by his parents when he was only three years old. However, that was not all, he was abused in the orphanage. Due to that, he ran away from the orphanage. in order to survive, he sold chewing gum and energy drink from the age of five. He delivered milk and newspaper to ensure his survival in the harsh world.
Music background
He was inspired to become a singer when he was fourteen years old, after listening to a classical vocalist at where he sold chewing gum. He was drawn into the world of music since then and pursued classical vocalist training.
Korea's got talent
During the audition, Choi sang "Nella Fantasia". The performance he gave moved the judges and audiences to tears, as the show he gave was emotional. He advanced to the final, finishing second.
Here is the video of Choi's first performance.
Don't you think music is a very powerful element that can change a person's life? Other than powerful, it comes with a cheap price, because it can be practice alone without the need of instructor.
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