I am not really an avid fan of reality television programs,but today is different. I saw this video clip of Susan Boyle (courtesy of You Tube) when she auditioned for British Got Talent. I would say I had goosebumps while listening to her. It is not only her style of singing that awed me, but the song as well. Her performance was totally a big surprise to the judges and the crowd.
It started when Simon Cowell called her on stage and had a some sort of interview. She is not physically attractive (according to media standards)like the usual pop singing sensations that we get to see on television. She is already past her youthful years. During her short chit chat with Simon, the audience and the other judges seemed to have prejudged her already based on her looks and personal background. It was pretty obvious from their facial reactions and Simon's tone of voice.
The moment her song was played and she opened her mouth to sing, everything changed. Susan Boyle wowed the audience and the judges. I guess the song helped her as well in breaking the stereotype initially accorded to her. She sang, "I dreamed a dream" from Les Miserables. From the song you can feel a sense of struggle yet a hope of liberation at the same time.
I myself couldn't believe that she had captivated the audience because they kept on their thunderous applause and scream; and at the end of her performance they gave her a standing ovation. Obviously after that she got the unanimous decision from the judges to be accepted in the reality show 'British Got Talent'.
Thank you, Susan Boyle for breaking the media stereotypes and for sending a message to the world that talent above all makes the difference.
Lyrics | Fantine - I Dreamed a Dream lyrics
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