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Question: X-factor audition - what to sing / wear!?
I have my X-factor audition this week - I am 38 years old and slightly overweight!.!.yes, yes I know - what am I thinking about at my age!! - still - this will be my one and only stab at it, so I am gonna go for it (husband not too impressed!)!.
Not sure what to wear to impress without looking over the top!.
also - what to sing - a power ballad!?!? My voice is in the same range as Alison Moyets!. My voice seems to suit songs by male artists (George Michael, Van Morrision, Elton John etc) - but will it be weird if I sing a 'bloke' song!?
I was thinking about Rachel Stevens 'I said never again, but here we are' - but wonder if this song is too 'young' for me - i don't want to come across as a pop starlet wannabe has-been, but neither do I want to come across as a cruise-ship karaoke contestant!. Help please!Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
I'm sure this is obvious, but WEAR A BRA!. One that matches your top!.!.!. remember that poor woman on Britain's Got Talent!? There's nothing wrong with being stylish, I'd only advise against busy prints and brand logos!. It may be worth wearing something a bit corsety underneath, though obviously not tight so you can still breathe properly, just to smooth down any bumps or rolls!.

I'd say sing the blokes song if it suits your voice!. It's a little bit unusual but not downright weird, so you should be remembered for a good reason!. Make sure the lyrics suit though or you could be unwittingly waving the rainbow flag!. Sing a song you love!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Well good luck girl!

My daughter in Law will be at the O2 Stadium "do"!.

She, has got her song organised and well rehearsed, as you should have by now!.

However, keep it SIMPLE! Avoid Power Anthems and songs, which might leave you adversely compared with the performer!.

On a technical point, avoid a score with minors, flats and sharps! also try to avoid passages, which entail key changes!. All these will expose you, if you do not have perfect pitch (and most do not!)!.

Good Luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com

i suggest you wear
my favourite outfit is a tight lepord print tube top with a tight zebra print micro-mini skirt

sing my lyrics hunny, they are sure to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!

be my sweet
by my treat
when you smile,
i taste bile
you like me
i like tea
together we will live in perfect harmony!.!.!.

SURE TO BE A WINNER :)
Granny Jo
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if i were you id just wear a nice casual outfit that gives a nice down to earth impression
and go for a song you're comfortable with and that shows off your voice well :)
good luckWww@QuestionHome@Com

Hi,

Go for something that you will enjoy performing and that you are comfortable with!.

Just be yourself, im sure you will do well!.

Good luckWww@QuestionHome@Com

Just wear casual clothes or they'll think you're trying too hard and sing whatever suits your voice best, it doesn't really matter if it's originally by a man!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Sing a legend not some pop song cz thats what everyone tries!. It doesn't matter if u sing a blokes song as long as you r good at it!. amaze them! good luck i hope u get through!Www@QuestionHome@Com

wear something casual, dont go over the top, its not wierd to sing a male artists song, go for it!Www@QuestionHome@Com

dont go over the top and wear something thats not you!. wear something that you usualy wear and shows who u areWww@QuestionHome@Com

wear jeans and tee shirtWww@QuestionHome@Com