BEER'S Nephew Sings

Subject: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 08:44 AM

Last evening my nephew participated in a T.V. talent show called "Canada's Got Talent". It ain't country , folk or blues but not bad just the same. Good luck Emilio.
Uncle Adrien

http://youtu.be/7byRA_n_oGU

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: bobad
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 09:07 AM

Wow, that's quite the performance there, nephew Emilio can really belt 'em out. Book him into the Cafe but make sure the glasses are protected.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 09:36 AM

Good one Bobad.
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Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 09:44 AM

Holy Cow, what a talented young man .. your family sure has the talent wow

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 09:52 AM

Does he ever! Thanks so much for sending me the link. I cried my eyes out listening to him, esp. at the start of my day! What a beautiful voice and what talent!

kat

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: maeve
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 09:55 AM

Beautiful! I hope this experience will serve to give your nephew Emilio Fina the additional training and opportunities he has earned. He seems like a lovely fellow, Adrien.

Here's what he sang: (from http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/opera/qt/nessundormatext.htm)

Italian Text
Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma!
Tu pure, o, Principessa,
nella tua fredda stanza,
guardi le stelle
che tremano d'amore
e di speranza.
Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me,
il nome mio nessun saprà!
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò
quando la luce splenderà!
Ed il mio bacio scioglierà il silenzio
che ti fa mia!
(Il nome suo nessun saprà!...
e noi dovrem, ahime, morir!)
Dilegua, o notte!
Tramontate, stelle!
Tramontate, stelle!
All'alba vincerò!
vincerò, vincerò!

English Translation of "Nessun Dorma"
Nobody shall sleep!...
Nobody shall sleep!
Even you, o Princess,
in your cold room,
watch the stars,
that tremble with love and with hope.
But my secret is hidden within me,
my name no one shall know...
No!...No!...
On your mouth I will tell it when the light shines.
And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine!...
(No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.)
Vanish, o night!
Set, stars! Set, stars!
At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Jeri
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 10:09 AM

Wow!
I love the way he raised the torches/flashlights at the end.

I wonder if he sings to the airplanes.
I used to work with gas turbine driven generators and would tend to them with ear muffs, singing Joni at the top of my voice because no one but me could hear. I could be loud and fearless.

I hope he goes far. Anything that is less than great about his voice has to do with training and not talent or ability, and he'll only get better. Wish I could get C.G.T. here.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: gnu
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 10:27 AM

Thanks for the email, Bud. I had a tear in me eye. What a wonderful performance and story. And, the story ain't over yet. I shall be watching CGT this year.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: stallion
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 11:01 AM

yea Jeri a used to sing masked by percussion drills! What a splendid voice he has.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: GUEST,999
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 11:37 AM

Wow. If he gets into town, you make sure to bring him over, Ad.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 12:00 PM

Very powerful voice! I hope he does well with it! I don't know much about the show but keep us informed as to how he's doing.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: fat B****rd
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 12:15 PM

Thankyou, Beer.That is f***ing great. No matter how often I hear that aria it always moves me, Your Emilio did it more than justice. I wish him all the very best.
An only slightly envious Charlie.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: GUEST,Frug
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 12:31 PM

Stunning simply stunning. Good luck to him.

Frank

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 03:10 PM

Thank you all for the wonderful comments. I will copy and paste this thread to him once it goes off the scope.
Adrien

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: olddude
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 03:19 PM

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree my friend in your family ... We will be seeing him on TV and the movies ... so much talent

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: gnu
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 04:10 PM

I hope all the Canucks here keep track of CGT, and, if so inclined, vote. Not that it really matters on accounta "a star is born".

Stay with me on the following...

Matter of fact, I'll bet he gets "booted off" early on in the main competition and here's why... these shows are aimed at a certain age bracket and at certain genres in order to sell tickets/CDs. For those reasons, I think he has a slim chance of winning the whole thing, so, he may be cut after a few performances in the main competition AND then signed to a big contract AND have a rewarding career. Seriously, I just cannot imagine why he isn't already off the tarmack and in the concert hall.

Then again, I could be fulla shit. Either way, the lad is gonna make it big time. I'll be voting for him if he sings like that during the competition. If he DOES make the final, I'll vote more than once.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: gnu
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 04:12 PM

Oh, yeah, I forgot. When does the main competion begin?

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 06:46 PM

I'm in the dark about this as much as you are Gnu. I just found out like a day before that Emilio was on. They are very strict about telling the public who has qualified. Once it is out in the open than the race is on. But to tell you how it works, I hope to find out soon.
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Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: gnu
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 08:28 PM

Well, he's through to the next level. And I would think he will make it to the main competition. He's just TOO good not to make it further if he continues to sing like that or get better as the rather haughty female judge said he could (I disliked her attitude... rather arrogant IMO... read "self-important"... snooty... bitch). At that point, it will be up to the voting public as to how far he goes (of course, we all know that is a load of horseshit... people with millions of dollars invested in this TV show use the votes that come in to make THEIR final decisions).

Once again, the only thing that really matters at this point is exposure. Simply put, this CGT... this Canuck Got Talent.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Crowhugger
Date: 13 Mar 12 - 04:57 PM

Wow! Thanks Adrien.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: frogprince
Date: 13 Mar 12 - 10:14 PM

WOWZA!

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: topical tom
Date: 14 Mar 12 - 11:40 AM

Fantastic talent, Beer! All the best to him in the future!

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 14 Mar 12 - 11:19 PM

I thought your nephew was wonderful! I don't know much about opera, certainly not the vocal techniques the woman judge referred to, but the last time I heard that was about two years ago when Turandot was screened at my local movie theater as part of the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD events. That's below. Compare for yourselves. I think Emilio's performance stands up well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW2rnLmEH8E&feature=related

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 14 Mar 12 - 11:45 PM

Thank you Chantey and thank you for the video clip. To be honest, I'm a folk singer and no relatively nothing about opera. I am very proud of my nephew and he is a very genuine person. He is a very loving father and family is definitely first. Singing of course right there as well.
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Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: JennieG
Date: 15 Mar 12 - 01:56 AM

Oh wow.....what a beautiful voice! Best wishes to Emilio in whatever he decides to do with his music, and his life.

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: JennieG
Date: 15 Mar 12 - 05:40 PM

Can't access the video now, it's been taken down for copyright reasons?

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: GUEST,Emilio Fina
Date: 15 Mar 12 - 05:54 PM

Hey folks, this is Emilio here. MY Uncle told me about this site and I am very please that you liked my audition. Keep watching on Sunday's. We will soon find out more. Anyway, to aswer the boot out early guy......there is no age limit. Susan Boyle of Britain's Got Talent was 48 and she made it to the final 2. (she did not win). She got signed soon after.

Anyway, who cares....just love life. I have been blessed to have a family who loves me and a somewhat secure job that provides for us for the last 15 years. God Bless everyone...and thanks.

Emilio

www.emiliofina.com

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: maeve
Date: 15 Mar 12 - 06:37 PM

Thanks for stopping by Mudcat, Emilio. Best wishes for you- please keep singing.

Maeve

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: maeve
Date: 16 Mar 12 - 05:39 PM

Refresh...such a healthy attitude!

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 17 Mar 12 - 12:20 AM

Thanks for refreshing maeve. Just back from our coffee house where we were entertained by a fantastic Cajun band. "Grouyan Gombo", they had everyone on the floor. It wasn't Opera but buy Jobe it was fun.
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Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: JennieG
Date: 17 Mar 12 - 12:46 AM

"It wasn't opera".....but it's all music, just the same, isn't it?

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 18 Mar 12 - 10:53 PM

Beer, please keep posting clips of Emilio's appearances. I hope there will be many! I don't get Canada'a Got Talent in the US and imagine others outside of Canada don't, either. Nor do I wish to try streaming the whole programs. I just want to see his performances and follow how well he does.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 05:37 PM

I will do that Chantey, I see that the video has been removed from You Tube. Copyright issues.
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Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 01:33 PM

Oh my!, this is not Emilio but when you have the time give it a look/listen. Friend just sent this as an e-mail.

http://youtu.be/paH0V6JLxSI

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 20 Mar 12 - 11:11 PM

That was great.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Mar 12 - 01:36 PM

...i've listened to Emilio's piece on CGT over and over again.The power in his voice and his truly hitting the " high C " was incredible. What really struck me is how long he hit that "high C" note for...i think around 12 seconds...just unbelievable. I did not care much for the female judges comments...he was pure and simple sensational.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 25 Mar 12 - 10:22 PM

Emilio Has made it to the Semi finals. Will post more as information come in.
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Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 12:07 AM

WOW!!! That is wonderful, Adrien!! Congrats to Emilio!!!

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: gnu
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 03:39 PM

Excellent!

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: maeve
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 06:15 PM

Well deserved, too. Congratulations, Emilio! Thanks, Adrien!

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: meself
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 08:01 PM

That original clip has been removed; "copyright infringement". That "female judge", btw, is literally a diva - an operatic star by the (certain to be misspelled) name of Degouzian. From NB. So, it's likely she knows what she's talking about, whatever her 'attitude'. (She's the one I've seen on there, the couple of times I've caught the show).

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 26 Mar 12 - 08:50 PM

Hooray for Emilio!

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 08:27 AM

You are right meself, she is a diva and if Emilio is stopped it will be her who does it. The other two judges probably would never have picked up on her observation. Hell I'm a singer and I didn't. But being in the opera field she is in tuned to it.
Best wishes Emilio and will see what happens.
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Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: maeve
Date: 27 Mar 12 - 08:59 AM

Whatever our opinions may be about the person giving the advice regarding supported breathing, it is very useful advice and fairly easily accomplished... and can not only help in this competition, but can protect that beautiful voice.

Best wishes to Emilio!

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 01:22 PM

Just found this from a jennifer Cox article.

"For the next three weeks of "Canada's Got Talent," semi-finalists will show off all of their skills during special 70-minute shows. The first one airs on Monday, April 2nd at 8pm. Viewers will be able to vote on the semi-finalists immediately following the program."

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Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: gnu
Date: 28 Mar 12 - 02:10 PM

I agree with Beer and maeve. She seemed self-important and arrogant BUT if she can help him with coaching and in his professional career, bring it on!

Alas, I am truly saddened to find out (so far) that I cannot watch the program. Must be some kinda deal with infringement on "Canadian Idol". It's only on City TV out of Toronto and that channel is not carried by my cable company.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: maeve
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 01:30 PM

I see that Emilio is scheduled to appear April 15th. http://www.canadasgottalent.com/contestants/

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: Beer
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 02:09 PM

Thanks maeve. I didn't even know that.
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Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: maeve
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 01:56 PM

I just happened across the information in looking for a way we could watch his episode...no luck there.

Subject: RE: BEER'S Nephew Sings
From: maeve
Date: 11 Apr 12 - 09:00 AM

Refresh-
Have any 'Catters found a way to hear the show on the 15th?