Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
#1Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:03pm
Is there really no discussion? In theory it sounds 'cute', but upon actual inspection, it's horrific. Not horrific in the same way as David Hasselhoff's performance in Jekyll & Hyde, but actually, truly terrifying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlxGt9cmqgo&feature=player_embedded#!
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 9/12/10 at 07:03 PM
chellie
Stand-by Joined: 6/7/10
#2Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:10pmHAHAHA. I had been ignoring that link, and just clicked on it...and I must know who directed this incredible cinematic masterpiece of a music video.
andi1235
Understudy Joined: 3/15/07
#2Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:31pmBleh. Just...bleh.
#3Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:35pmGrandma gives me the creeps. Badly directed home video!
#4Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:35pmI agree. horrific.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#5Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:40pmThat whole video was weird. Why the beach? Who the f*ck was the girl?
#6Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:41pm
That was atrocious.
I really hope this child goes to a performing arts school. If not, school must be a terror for him.
#7Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:45pm
His website refers to him as a "child prodigy" who has an "undeniable genetic advantage over other performers."
Poor child. Seems like his mother (and grandmother) could put Madame Rose to shame for worst stage parent.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#8Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:48pmIs that Eydie Gormé playing the role of the grandmother?
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#9Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:49pmHis Grandmother is a Muppet?
#10Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:50pmI think the creepy little kid that lip syncs to brittany spears and katy perry is better.
#11Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 7:51pmAnd since Jackie Evancho an America's Got Talent finalist who I have with no love at all dubbed LOG came from You Tube you can bet that this kid will be the next to follow suit for AGT in 2011.
SporkGoddess
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/05
#12Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:02pmI don't really think putting a supportive, loving speech before "Defying Gravity" is a good directorial choice.
Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!
#13Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:14pm
Who cares if the video is bad. It's a home video but better than a lot we have seen. Granted, the concept does not go with the song. The boy sings better than most 9 year olds I know. Wonderful that he has the support he has from his family. I think he sounds great.
Just give the world Love.
Updated On: 9/12/10 at 08:14 PM
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#14Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:15pm"I think she's tremendous." -- Patsy Stone
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#15Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:29pmI'll admit, I gave it a thumbs down. It's not the singing, it was the entire video. The beginning, the whole little girl and the Titanic pose. It was weird.
#16Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:31pm
...and the weird autotune. The whole thing was so manufactured.
The registrar of the domain of the company that made the video belongs to his mother:
http://www.lisadawnmiller.com/ - It's all a bit over the top for a 'home video'. (I.e., it's not 'just' a home video)
I agree about a performing arts school :P, that girl-pose (probably his sister) cannot hide that lisp.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 9/12/10 at 08:31 PM
#17Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:34pm
Oh no. Here he is at 7-years-old performing the song live dressed as a witch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boj9V6_XIPw
Who would do this to do a 7-year-old boy?
#18Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:35pm
That is heart breaking.
Oh my god, the ending.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Updated On: 9/12/10 at 08:35 PM
#19Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:37pmThat's cruel. Shame on his parents for dressing him up like that at age 7.
#20Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:39pmThis is just insane. I am speechless.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#21Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:46pmThe autotune was crazy. Also, I watched that 7-year-old video, and that was just sad. Why would you ever do that? It's terrible.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#22Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:52pm
Well... I think she's kinda pretty. 
metropolis10111
Broadway Star Joined: 7/28/06
#23Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 9:15pm
The retrospective look back at his early years just KILLS me...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAy3W2kmV-U&NR=1
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#24Discussion of 9 year old boy's performance of Defying Gravity
Posted: 9/12/10 at 9:15pm
"Is that Eydie Gormé playing the role of the grandmother?"
No. It's Eartha Kitt.
CREEPY!
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