Online X Factor - Charlie Kurtz

[bigjohntightlips]

too late mate  lol

[charlesprinceofswing]

For what?

[gammol]

Hey Charlie! Like the motivation speach on high notes!!! I am doing the Seth Riggs "singing for the stars" speach level program.. Been doing it for a long time.. but I would like to steer my voice in the classical direction.. Is it enough with the program or DO i need a classical teacher or go studie in a conservatoire..? Kind Regards, Tor from Sweden.

[charlesprinceofswing]

Right I want to put you in the direction of three teachers. David Jones , Michael Mayer and or Jeremy Silver, I would suggest going to all three of them over a six year period. Ot at least two to three years per teacher. I also can give you a skype lesson to help you in the first instnace and it will save me typing. You should never learn a classic art from a DVD. Talk to me

[charlesprinceofswing]

There are greater teachers, far greater than I, but I appreciate your words. If you are looking for a teacher make sure they understand where your voice goes and how it should be treated. I appreciate your thoughts.

[rcorbinnnn]

hahaha good point

[charlesprinceofswing]

thank you!

[charlesprinceofswing]

try telling that to micheal (I'm a millionarie) Buble or Paul (I'm a billionaire) Anka or any other jazz artist like me who makes his living providing hours of enjoyment to many people who are very much alive and are under 35...in other words, you couldn't be more wrong. But thank you for your comments.

[iloveshoesdoyou]

I enjoy your arrangement of Autumn leaves; so good to discover another singer on youtube..5*

[charlesprinceofswing]

Thank you for that. I don't think I ever said that. So thank you.

Charlie

[wasywon]

u seem too in love with urself, u give off a vibe of "aren't i fantastic" a good performer enjoys an audience enjoying them, u seem to give off a vibe of "u enjoy me enjoying myself"

[charlesprinceofswing]

Thank you so much for your comments. It is invaluable to me to read and hear the views of others. I was hoping that wasn't what I portrade, however, I hope people do enjoy watching me enjoy myself because that is what I do when I look at my four little girls. I enjoy them enjoying themselves. However, if I give off the air of "aren't I fantastic" then may be it is something I should watch out for in my live performances. Thank you so much. ALl the best. Charlie

[wasywon]

well it all depends on the context; if u were walkin round singin to urself fair play. but if ur performing it is for an audience not for u. i do a lot of acting, i know an audience does not care about u. they want to be entertained

ive always believed a good performer is someone who knows their place on stage without arrogance or modesty, ur audience is always ur superior. it is for them, they pay ur wages and while ur on stage u are there for their pleasure

[charlesprinceofswing]

However, in my defence. You have one point of view on my particular performance. I have performed for over 20 years now and most of the time people enjoy what I do and pay to come and see me perform. I am always employed each week and music is what I do for a living full time. I think this is your perspective of this particular video, however, I am very much aware that others may hold that same opinion. In the main though, people who know me as a performer enjoy what I do. Once again thank you.

[MrPinoy91]

wow. how can you hold your cool to such critiism.

Your really are a great singer and teacher.

I wished however you would please watch the video Ima going to send you. Its not in english. I hope you can tell me what this great singer is doing wrong so I can not do it. SHe is known as the Asian Song Bird in the Phillpiines. I love her song but I just want to know your opinion. :] thanks

[charlesprinceofswing]

Thanks that it very kind. All opinion is valuable unless it uses swear words.

[charlesprinceofswing]

What do you mean? Are you saying the poor man can not enjoy his art?

[freeze87]

If you are going performance to Pori Jazz let me know im there watching you at back stage =D (pori jazz=biggest finnish jazz festival, where's chick corea in summer 2008)

[charlesprinceofswing]

Finland?

[freeze87]

yeah

[freeze87]

If you are going performance to Pori Jazz let me know im there watching you at back stage =D (pori jazz=biggest finnish jazz festival, where's chick corea in summer 2008)

[humpelberry]

This performance is much better!

[charlesprinceofswing]

Thank you

[notes1980]

Wow you have a very soothing voice, wonderful talent :D

[FierceVocalCoach]

Yeah baby! Awesome Medley, style, tone & presence.

[charlesprinceofswing]

Thank you how very kind indeed!

[gregrogan1]

Very strong solid sound, musically engaging and great sense of style. Fantastic!

[cruzvarelas]

WOW! This guy can sing! Very cool love the track

[newface66]

Sound good but you don't forget the $25,000 Dollars..........just remember........do you like "The Sopranos" TV series

[tinkerbellababymalia]

what can i say charlie listening to you sing is a breath of fresh air and an honour xx

[SingingSuccess]

after leaving negative comments on some of our singers I was expecting a better singer.  A lot of pitch problems especially 1:20-1:26

[charlesprinceofswing]

Thank you. Your opinion is valid . If your only comment is a pitch problem (which is a 6 second space where there is no pitch problem) then I feel fine about it. It is how one creates that sound which matters. If I have made a negative comment it would be a bout an individual who is teaching online who shouldn't be. But thank you, I appreciate you listening.

[johnlds1965]

Awesome....

[thewhiteadder]

Love it!

[Junoluvsu]

WOW!!!! Charlie you are amazing!!!!

That is SOOO impressive!!!

You have a really strong voice, but it's not too strong for jazz. I love it!!! Beautiful!!!

[philipnewmannz]

Cool, way before my time but sweet!!

[arwenbecki]

Well his voice is just superb!!! the best I have heard in a long time...Well done Charles!

[conmon88]

Classic. I like it.

[johnlds1965]

Always loved these classic sounds, just perfect, 5 star 'awesome' rating for me! Keep at it and sharing on YouTube. Thanks.

[GerryEz]

Great song ;-)

[iansblog]

Keep it up Charlie good work.

[garnetdreams]

I never get tired of this.

[Montanablues]

Absolutely wonderful my friend! This is when music was fabulous and you are bringing it back with the grace, class, and mesmorizing captivity. Exceptional voice and noted tone! WOOHOO! Rated 5 stars most definitely! *standing ovation, MORE MORE MORE*

[69polaris69]

Super duper!!

Wot no "leadership election so so hot - Beckett on your trail with John Prescott"

Mac the knife - hardly church standard!!

I would try a different video codec or down load the present video & shift the audio a few frames to rengage the lip synch

So what happened to the BBC and live performances on Channel 4?

Remember you are the guy who is responsible for Tony Blair getting into number 10 - just you wait till judgement day!!!

[krampodium]

Sounds great, fab performance.

[lastbloke]

Wonderful!

[lastbloke]

What a great voice!

[STEcanal]

ok Mr Charles,good luck...

[Crystinamaez]

Good luck!

[toastedburton]

love it. great voice, great performer.

[olimckean]

im sorry but i honestly dont like it. and i think that this person is arrogant seeing as they labelled there vedeo 'how to sing really well...'. and if this person did put this video on, i can tell that i wouldnt like this person cos he would be everything i hated in one. unless its just a fan of course.

[Ronimarmcgee]

You haven't ever met Charles have you?

Therefore don't judge!

He's an amazing singing teacher and singer..and just has an interesting sense of humour.

Let's see how you would fair posting a video of yourself singing on youtube eh?

[olimckean]

actually we've talked on youtube messages and he has thanked me for my honest opinion and everything. and i think he is a nice person and he thinks the same about me.

so uv just made urself look like a complete idiot lol. and i did but i removed them cos i thought they were no good.

[Ronimarmcgee]

No I haven't really...I just stated my opinion just as much as you did with yours.

:) Nothing Idiotic about that.

[charlesprinceofswing]

And there story ends. Come on you two, it's been a year. Hay V. Hope hear you sing at some point..would like a skype lesson

[olimckean]

true...

im sorry that comment was made over a year ago and i've grown up a lot in the year, so i'm sorry for my ignorant comment.

[Ronimarmcgee]

lol I'm cool with it :) Hah and Charles, I dont think you want me to crack your speakers :D

[charlesprinceofswing]

OliMckean. Saw you took off your video and I wanted to hear you sing. If you want you can have a skype lesson..want to try?

[Reine72]

Thank you Charles for sending me your video , I think that you really have a good voice , keep continue ! :) I wish you lots of succes and fun .

[leolita2001]

Fantastic performance Charles, you deserve a place among the biggest stars of swing.

I wish you all the best for your music xx

Val

[itzybitzum]

You are a true star Charles.

I wish you well for the future XX

[brunopollacci]

It's a pleasure to see and to listen a great professionist like you, with a great respect and love for the Swing. Swing LIVE!

Bruno Pollacci - "Animajazz" - Pisa - Italy

[flashesofbrilliance]

Very cool, he reminds me of a old time jazz singer

Robyn

[flashesofbrilliance]

Hey!

He is great! Watched it!!!! :0)

Rissy

[ditchy80]

just watched your video, wow its really really good!

[sethinamvong]

Great music!! and nice suit :)

[zifter]

Keep doin it, you deserve this.

[jmanins]

Sounds good. Good luck

[flashesofbrilliance]

Looking forward to seeing you at Bar Bodega. :)

[flashesofbrilliance]

He is good!

Tell him I wish him luck

~Ashley

[flashesofbrilliance]

Yes, Charles is great! He started with my favorite tune "Fly me to the Moon" by Sinatra. Hope your friend does well!

~Barbara

[charlesprinceofswing]

Thank you, I look forward to seeing you at the Bar Bodega... after Enrichment!

[SpeedOfReality]

Charles. X-factor 2008. Simon Beware.

[charlesprinceofswing]

I am exited too!

[garnetdreams]

wow. all awesomeness!

[bubahskeetz]

Hay Charlie Kurtz prince of swing You rock dude for an aged fella haha see you at Bodega for sure or maybe at the gym haha

Kerri

Contours

[Siceburg]

looking good mate... If you win will you still be my singing teacher? haha

[whitiekie]

Looking good and sounding good mate hey good on ya!!

[charlesprinceofswing]

Thank you and you look great on Bebo!

[AntiZarahemna]

Hey this is good stuff! I loved the style of the video although the sound was a little untidy at times. The singing though, that was amazing. I could listen to you swing 24/7

[gjazzman]

You got what it takes to make I enjoyed your music.Best of luck

Gjazzman

[charlesprinceofswing]

Big it up for Lord Jackson

[charlesprinceofswing]

Yo Chels

[charlesprinceofswing]

Thank you!

[zifter]

Charlie you are fab hun, fingers crossed! xx

[charlesprinceofswing]

How kind of you. Thanks ever so much

[digitaldogontour]

Charlie,

That is smooth. What a voice. Good luck, you should win X Factor, you can actually sing!!!

Digital Dog/Jack Rokka (Steve and Nick)

[charlesprinceofswing]

Thanks you guys. By the way anyone who reads this, Steve & Nick are the best Remix specialists and dance specialists in the UK, Europe and USA...check out Digital Dog on myspace.

[paulgood1]

Nice medley Charles. Might not appeal to the younger generation though, haha.

Good luck, you deserver it.

[charlesprinceofswing]

I am young! Thanks