Kurt Nilsen - Why Pop Idol can work.... - Pop Idol

ZipGypsy · 29-12-2003, 21:14

I couldn't not start this thread. I have been listening to Kurt's mp3s. I do not wish for a minute to upset or offend anyone, but this guy, IMO, outstrips all of our final 12 this year on the UK PI2.

After my disappointment at Sam not winning PI2, Kurt has well made up for it for me.

Kurt Nilsen is a real find in the world; his talent is superb. His voice is incredible and very versatile. This is what PI is all about for me...about finding someone who may not have made it through usual channels but has true brilliance.

Here's the link for Kurt's stuff, peeps....I even found a link to buy his CD, after a kind poster told me where to get it...

http://dirtydog.no/mp3/kurtnilsen/ [mp3s]

Rock on Kurt Nilsen; a real star. No question.

Norway - congratulations on your new national treasure, and thank you for sharing him......

shortysally · 29-12-2003, 22:10

Thanks for the link Zip!
I think Kurt is very good, my only problem was he sounded like U2 sooooo much it was uncanny! (although that's more of a compliment than a problem)
So, do I text VOTE KURT to 83322?
You've won me over, at least if he wins the winner will be talented and it will be 'getting one over' on Simon Cowell!

ZipGypsy · 29-12-2003, 22:21

Get votin', Sal! Kurt is a gem...!!!

LOL....hope he comes and plays in Glasgow sometime....what a voice. I am very impressed...I think that's a bit obvious though? LOLOL

Jings...the guy can even sing Livin' the Vida Loca! As well as Fly Me to the Moon and various other gems...what a voice!!!

Go Kurt, Go Kurt, Go Kurt !!!

shortysally · 29-12-2003, 22:26

Quote:

Originally posted by ZipGypsy
Get votin', Sal! Kurt is a gem...!!!

LOL....hope he comes and plays in Glasgow sometime....what a voice. I am very impressed...I think that's a bit obvious though? LOLOL

Jings...the guy can even sing Livin' the Vida Loca! As well as Fly Me to the Moon and various other gems...what a voice!!!

Go Kurt, Go Kurt, Go Kurt !!!

Hmmmmm, Zip, I'm getting a bit concerned about you, it's not healthy to be so obsessed with someone!!!
*Sal thinks to herself*
MMmm, Gareth Gates.............MMmmmm, ME and Gareth Gates! He's so cute, that spiky 2-2-1 hair....those big brown eyes....
*Suddenly wakes up*
Sorry Zip what were ya saying? Oh, Kurt, yeh he does have a great voice!
Was 83322 the right number?
Sal xx

ZipGypsy · 29-12-2003, 22:29

LOL, Sal....do not worry!!! I am just in an enthusiastic mode since Kurt is actually very good and his voice quality appeals to me very much. I think after our final 12 (Soos and Sam can be exempt, if they like...well, no...not really....lol), Kurt is amazing. He's a breath of fresh air....

shortysally · 29-12-2003, 22:34

Quote:

Originally posted by ZipGypsy
LOL, Sal....do not worry!!! I am just in an enthusiastic mode since Kurt is actually very good and his voice quality appeals to me very much. I think after our final 12 (Soos and Sam can be exempt, if they like...well, no...not really....lol), Kurt is amazing. He's a breath of fresh air....

Well if one good thing might come out of world idol, Kurt might make it big over here (no thanks to Simon)

ZipGypsy · 29-12-2003, 22:37

I sure hope so....I've ordered the CD and can't wait for it to arrive...

Kurt does this amazing version of 'Hunting High and Low' - I love that song....so, I'm sold....

shortysally · 29-12-2003, 22:40

Quote:

Originally posted by ZipGypsy
I sure hope so....I've ordered the CD and can't wait for it to arrive...

Kurt does this amazing version of 'Hunting High and Low' - I love that song....so, I'm sold....

Glad you're getting the CD! I bet you're his biggest fan or something! You should be his PR officer! You've convinced me...
I'm gonna go now (or apparently I'll 'get square eyes' lol!)
Nite!
Sal xx

ZipGypsy · 29-12-2003, 22:41

Nite, Sal...take care!!

J x

zara · 30-12-2003, 00:08

Quote:

Originally posted by ZipGypsy
I sure hope so....I've ordered the CD and can't wait for it to arrive...

Kurt does this amazing version of 'Hunting High and Low' - I love that song....so, I'm sold....

ooh yeah, it is pretty amazing....breathe you is my fave of the tracks i've downloaded, ive been singing it all day, but they're all pretty great... his band is called fenrik lane but you probably know that, they've had to upgrade the website for english fans since world idol...

Plym · 30-12-2003, 00:59

The funny thing is he just barely made it to the last 100 in the Norwegian finals

I didn't see (or don't remember seing) his first audition, but after Kurt had won the Norwegian Final they aired a special program in Norway showing his way through the different stages. The first glimpse of him was entering the local audition wearing some strange looking army-jacket and singing one of his own songs (or something equally unknown to me). He sang it quite ok, but nothing spectacular. Then the 4 people in the panel had their say. The first one didn't think he was pop-idol material and shouldn't be allowed through to the final 100. The second ref (a woman) thought he was more suited as a singer in a band, and didn't see him as an Idol either. But the third one wanted him further and so did the last ref aswell. That last ref had the tie-break vote, so the final verdict was that he passed. Kurt was delighted and went out of the room.

Then, before the next contestant came in, the 4 people in the panel started discussing Kurt. This wasn't meant to be aired as sound-crew and production-people were stepping infront of the camera and the people were clarely just discussing between them-selfs (but it made for a good show in this extra aired episode

). The guy most opposed to letting Kurt pass was very upset about being overruled. He couldn't understand what the others were thinking letting him pass: "He's clearly not a pop idol! He won't sell a single record!"
The chief ref said something along "Yeah, maybe you're right, but that's not our job to decide. With that voice we had to let him through."

For many weeks later as they narrowed it down to the last 10-20 they kept refering to him as "the guy with the space between his teeth", and he wasn't near being a favourit until maybe the last 8 or so. Then the prettyboys started falling out and Kurt's voice seemed to improve and really shine.

Would be fun if he won world Idol. The ref screaming "He won't sell a single record!" will surely have to bite his own words...

TKS · 30-12-2003, 01:32

[color=red]<Warning: I Disagree, so if you don't wish to read an opposing viewpoint you might wanna steer clear of my post>[/color]

Yes.. He does have a good voice, I'd hardly call him a breath of fresh air though, his voice is so similar to Bono's it's not even funny. And imo, while he was good, he was hardly the best on World Idol, Will, Kelly, Guy and Ryan all outsung him imo, as well as looking like a Pop Idol (AND being a breath of fresh air).

All imo of course, and I'm glad you love him, hope you have lots of fun listening to and watching him perform!

Let us know if his album is good!

Weeya · 30-12-2003, 02:35

Here are some links to CD’s featuring Kurt Nilsen, which people outside Europe can buy too:

If you want to buy an album (anywhere in the world);
1. Go to: http://www.zailor.no/
2. Press the button “Ny kunde” (New Customer) at the top of the screen.
3. In the upper right corner select “Customers abroad:”
4. Fill out the necessary info.
5. Press the "Registrer" (Confirm) button.
6. Hit one of the desired records or cut and past it in the existing window:
http://www.zailor.no/default.asp?Side=Cd&VareId=56858
http://www.zailor.no/default.asp?Side=Cd&VareId=73579
http://www.zailor.no/default.asp?Side=Cd&VareId=71475
7. Press the “Kjøp” (Buy) button on the right side below the cover image.
8. When you’re finished adding items to your shopping basket continue…
9. On the bottom of the “site” enter the “Til Kassen” (To the shopping basket) button.
10. Hit the “Videre” (Go on) button to continue.
11. Enter your credit card number and press “BETAL” (Pay)

I hope these instructions make it a bit easier to buy Kurt’s CD’s.

The Hobbit rocks!

Weeya · 30-12-2003, 02:48

[SIZE=3]Here are a collection of some free audio/video from the hobbit[/SIZE]

Audio
Songs from he's group Fenrik Lane:
Fenrik Lane - Ebony
Fenrik Lane - One day in June
Fenrik Lane - Up in tears

Songs he preformed at Idol:
Kurt Nilsen - Beautiful Day (U2) & Perfect Day (Lou Reed)
Kurt Nilsen - Candle In The Wind
Kurt Nilsen - Fly Me To The Moon
Kurt Nilsen - Hunting High And Low

Kurt Nilsen - Livin La Vida Loca
Kurt Nilsen - One
Kurt Nilsen - Skyfri Himmel
Kurt Nilsen - Stuck In A Moment
Kurt Nilsen - The Day After Tomorrow
Kurt Nilsen - My Everything

Songs from he's album I:
Kurt Nilsens "Lost in Despair" live at Kveldsåpent, NRK P1

Video
Kurt performing live in the Norwegian amusement park "Tusenfryd" (poor quality):
Beautiful day (Also preformed at the World Idol)
The day after tomorrow
Weddings Off
Hate how you say goodbye (He performed this song on his audition too)
She's so high

Kurt performing “She so high” live this summer in downtown Oslo:
This video demands username and password, but it’s free.
You have to follow these instructions to play it:
1. Open Nett-TV
2. In the top menu press “UPUNKT”
3. In the left menu press “Topp20”
4. Then press “Rådhusplassen 03”
5. Then press ”Showet, del 3”
6. Enter the following username in the ”Brukernavn” field: WorldIdol
7. Enter the following password in the “Passord” field: WorldIdol
8. Press the "Logg inn" button
9. Forward the video 17 minutes
10. Enjoy!

The hobbit rocks!

RealtorGal · 30-12-2003, 06:06

Quote:

Originally posted by ZipGypsy
I couldn't not start this thread. I have been listening to Kurt's mp3s. I do not wish for a minute to upset or offend anyone, but this guy, IMO, outstrips all of our final 12 this year on the UK PI2.
Kurt Nilsen is a real find in the world; his talent is superb. His voice is incredible and very versatile. This is what PI is all about for me...about finding someone who may not have made it through usual channels but has true brilliance.

Rock on Kurt Nilsen; a real star. No question.

Norway - congratulations on your new national treasure, and thank you for sharing him......

What a great way to put it! I have loved all the mp3s--what a wonderful and versatile voice! In my years of teaching singing, I taught so many students with good voices, so it's not easy to TOTALLY impress me! Kurt TOTALLY impresses me! Can't wait to get the CD. BTW, he's adorable! Judges (you idiots), are you there? The world is talking to you!

TrishaB · 30-12-2003, 07:34

It is great to see so many forum members agreeing!

When I watched WI, Kurt really blew me away, but my musical knowledge isn't great -- just like listening -- so I thought I would be in a minority. It was amazing to find out that a majority of FMs also thought he was fantastic. And that is FMs from all over the world.

What's even better is that he apparently writes his own songs too, so his CD is full of original work.

Even the judges had to fall back on lookism to say anything negative to him. But actually, he is, IMO, very sweet looking. He certainly is far from ugly.

Thanks for starting this thread, Zip. Is Kurt the new Susanne? Do I have a hope of that being quoted in Private Eye?

Jeanie · 30-12-2003, 08:47

Just want to add my voice to the appreciation of Kurt - his voice blew my thermal socks off.
Agreed with Pete Waterman that he controlled his voice amazingly - so for that fact alone means (IMHO) - that he does not sing like Bono - I've heard Bono sing live and he's never been that good......
The way Kurt sustained the long notes just sent thrills through me - amazing. No trills, warbles, vocal aerobics - just pure voice. My husband and 14 year old son were playing a very noisy board game during the programme - just shouting out the odd insulting comment about the rest of the singers - but both stopped and listened to Kurt and both were impressed by him - and it really takes a lot to impress the men in my family....!

Also - not sure why Simon Cowell made the 'ugly' comment or why the Australian judge decided to bring hobbits into his critique. I find Kurt immensley appealing - there's a sparkle in his eyes and he has tremendous charisma and stage presence - in short for me he has that elusive "X-factor" Loved the way the Norwegian judge was almost bursting with pride - and rightly so.

I could easily go on - but would just be echoing what has already been said - but would like to repeat ZipGypsy's thanks - and send gratitude to Norway for sharing him with us. Wish I knew what the Norwegian for "thank you so much" was !

butterfly79 · 30-12-2003, 09:09

kurt rocks!
love him!
To say thankyou try 'Takk'

I speak a few words in Norwegian!!

worldidolpost · 30-12-2003, 09:27

[size=4]http://***************** has over 400 images from the show[/size]

ZipGypsy · 30-12-2003, 14:00

How great to see some great opinions on Kurt.

Weeya...thanks a bunch for all the links...priceless stuff. Kurt is the predominant sound in our house right now...and we're loving every minute of it. Kurt has a great ally in you!

Jeannie...love the image of your thermals being blown away!

RealtorGal - great to see your experience and professional opinion on Kurt's talent giving a good bit of weight to those of us (like me) who love music but just sing in the car....!

Plym and zara...thanks for your background on Kurt and update on Fenrik Lane's site

And TKS...you are very welcome. Your opinions are just as valid as anyone's...anyway...it's all about taste and it does us all good to get an opposing view. What I appreciate about your post is that it's not derogatory...unlike some people who are nasty about folks.

Well, I am still enjoying Kurt's stuff...and even if he doesn't win WI...at least I'll have his CD...that's the important bit.

Rock on guys...let's hear it for the King of Norway (well...in the Elvis-ish sense, that is)....

ZipGypsy · 30-12-2003, 14:09

Quote:

Originally posted by butterfly79
kurt rocks!
love him!
To say thankyou try 'Takk'

I speak a few words in Norwegian!!

Takk for that, butterfly!!!!

Till · 30-12-2003, 23:10

How wonderful to find a forum to talk about Kurt Nilsen. I had never even heard his name before his World Idol appearance.

I just want to say Kurt up and blew me away in World Idol. His voice reigns supreme. I hope he wins.

His songwriting lyrics with his Fenrick Lane stuff (I have been listening to his stuff, pretty much non-stop, since I downloaded it on Boxing Day) has the wistfulness of John Lennon about it, while his voice is completely distinctive--much, much better than Bono's (who was never a great singer-- but a fabulous lyricist and a great interpreter).

Kurt has a rich rock sound in the lower register enhanced by those unusual-- lovely! very appealing!-- uber notes of Chris Martin from Coldplay. Gorgeous, gorgeous combination.

I think Kurt is going to be a huge force on the world music stage after this event. And he deserves to be. He is enormously talented and I am just frustrated that I am going to have to wait any time for his new album material to reach us down under. And it will take forever, dammit!

And I actually love the Hobbit tag that our judge, Dicko, gave him. I think it identifies him quickly to the entire world--in a delightful endearing manner. [And I actually think Kurt is lovely. He just lights up in front of a camera. He has this wicked grin he glints sidelong at the camera, little dimply grins, supreme confidence in his own ability, no apparent on stage nerves, and that extraordinary vocal range-- aaaacht! the man is completely beguiling.]

Anyway the Hobbit tag is going to stick, forevermore, so the whole world better get used to it.

Love the man. Love, love, LOVE his work!

Go Frodo!

The best! Better than all the rest!

[Tho', lord ,Will Young enchanted me too. We had thought that Gareth Gates was PI and had barely heard Will's name. Yikes. I can't believe people did not feel Will Young's performance was awe-inspiring. He, too, is truly special. These two sing my kinda music. Well done, both!]

ZipGypsy · 30-12-2003, 23:31

Welcome to the club, Till! Great to see so many people who appreciate Kurt speaking up. Like you, I had never heard of Kurt until last week.

If Pop Idol achieves anything....it'll be giving Kurt a stage in front of the world...

Rock on, Kurt

ZipGypsy · 31-12-2003, 16:13

Peeps, please see this link by another poster on how to buy Kurt's stuff if you want and it's hard to get...

http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...54#post1606454

Quote:

I requested that this store http://www.akersmic.no/english/
put Kurt Nilsen up on the English pages. If they do, that would make ordering a lot easier for foreigners (non-Norwegians)

I'd also like to chime in that Kurt doesn't have an identical voice to Bono, though it is pretty similar on that song. I also think Kelly will be his biggest opposition, even though someone says she shouts with tone, it sounds pretty impressive IMHO.

-Tom

ch34 · 31-12-2003, 16:25

I just received his CD this morning...and I've been listening to it most of the day. It's excellent! My particular favourite is "She's so High"

I too thought he sounded just like Bono on World Idol but not on the album....you can hear his Norweigan accent and couldn't mistake him for Bono.

What a voice! I made my vote during last weeks show.

Thanks for all the MP3 links...I'm downloading them all.

I bought the album from http://www.cdon.com/ click on EU and it's all in English. It was an excellent service....took 2 days to arrive.

29-12-2003, 21:14	#1
ZipGypsy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Watching wind farms Posts: 21,811	Kurt Nilsen - Why Pop Idol can work.... I couldn't not start this thread. I have been listening to Kurt's mp3s. I do not wish for a minute to upset or offend anyone, but this guy, IMO, outstrips all of our final 12 this year on the UK PI2. After my disappointment at Sam not winning PI2, Kurt has well made up for it for me. Kurt Nilsen is a real find in the world; his talent is superb. His voice is incredible and very versatile. This is what PI is all about for me...about finding someone who may not have made it through usual channels but has true brilliance. Here's the link for Kurt's stuff, peeps....I even found a link to buy his CD, after a kind poster told me where to get it... http://dirtydog.no/mp3/kurtnilsen/ [mp3s] Rock on Kurt Nilsen; a real star. No question. Norway - congratulations on your new national treasure, and thank you for sharing him......

29-12-2003, 22:10	#2
shortysally Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4,593	Thanks for the link Zip! I think Kurt is very good, my only problem was he sounded like U2 sooooo much it was uncanny! (although that's more of a compliment than a problem) So, do I text VOTE KURT to 83322? You've won me over, at least if he wins the winner will be talented and it will be 'getting one over' on Simon Cowell!

29-12-2003, 22:21	#3
ZipGypsy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Watching wind farms Posts: 21,811	Get votin', Sal! Kurt is a gem...!!! LOL....hope he comes and plays in Glasgow sometime....what a voice. I am very impressed...I think that's a bit obvious though? LOLOL Jings...the guy can even sing Livin' the Vida Loca! As well as Fly Me to the Moon and various other gems...what a voice!!! Go Kurt, Go Kurt, Go Kurt !!!

29-12-2003, 22:29	#5
ZipGypsy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Watching wind farms Posts: 21,811	LOL, Sal....do not worry!!! I am just in an enthusiastic mode since Kurt is actually very good and his voice quality appeals to me very much. I think after our final 12 (Soos and Sam can be exempt, if they like...well, no...not really....lol), Kurt is amazing. He's a breath of fresh air....

29-12-2003, 22:37	#7
ZipGypsy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Watching wind farms Posts: 21,811	I sure hope so....I've ordered the CD and can't wait for it to arrive... Kurt does this amazing version of 'Hunting High and Low' - I love that song....so, I'm sold....

29-12-2003, 22:41	#9
ZipGypsy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Watching wind farms Posts: 21,811	Nite, Sal...take care!! J x

30-12-2003, 00:59	#11
Plym New Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1	The funny thing is he just barely made it to the last 100 in the Norwegian finals I didn't see (or don't remember seing) his first audition, but after Kurt had won the Norwegian Final they aired a special program in Norway showing his way through the different stages. The first glimpse of him was entering the local audition wearing some strange looking army-jacket and singing one of his own songs (or something equally unknown to me). He sang it quite ok, but nothing spectacular. Then the 4 people in the panel had their say. The first one didn't think he was pop-idol material and shouldn't be allowed through to the final 100. The second ref (a woman) thought he was more suited as a singer in a band, and didn't see him as an Idol either. But the third one wanted him further and so did the last ref aswell. That last ref had the tie-break vote, so the final verdict was that he passed. Kurt was delighted and went out of the room. Then, before the next contestant came in, the 4 people in the panel started discussing Kurt. This wasn't meant to be aired as sound-crew and production-people were stepping infront of the camera and the people were clarely just discussing between them-selfs (but it made for a good show in this extra aired episode ). The guy most opposed to letting Kurt pass was very upset about being overruled. He couldn't understand what the others were thinking letting him pass: "He's clearly not a pop idol! He won't sell a single record!" The chief ref said something along "Yeah, maybe you're right, but that's not our job to decide. With that voice we had to let him through." For many weeks later as they narrowed it down to the last 10-20 they kept refering to him as "the guy with the space between his teeth", and he wasn't near being a favourit until maybe the last 8 or so. Then the prettyboys started falling out and Kurt's voice seemed to improve and really shine. Would be fun if he won world Idol. The ref screaming "He won't sell a single record!" will surely have to bite his own words...

30-12-2003, 01:32	#12
TKS Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 16	[color=red]<Warning: I Disagree, so if you don't wish to read an opposing viewpoint you might wanna steer clear of my post>[/color] Yes.. He does have a good voice, I'd hardly call him a breath of fresh air though, his voice is so similar to Bono's it's not even funny. And imo, while he was good, he was hardly the best on World Idol, Will, Kelly, Guy and Ryan all outsung him imo, as well as looking like a Pop Idol (AND being a breath of fresh air). All imo of course, and I'm glad you love him, hope you have lots of fun listening to and watching him perform! Let us know if his album is good!

30-12-2003, 02:35	#13
Weeya Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7	Here are some links to CD’s featuring Kurt Nilsen, which people outside Europe can buy too: If you want to buy an album (anywhere in the world); 1. Go to: http://www.zailor.no/ 2. Press the button “Ny kunde” (New Customer) at the top of the screen. 3. In the upper right corner select “Customers abroad:” 4. Fill out the necessary info. 5. Press the "Registrer" (Confirm) button. 6. Hit one of the desired records or cut and past it in the existing window: http://www.zailor.no/default.asp?Side=Cd&VareId=56858 http://www.zailor.no/default.asp?Side=Cd&VareId=73579 http://www.zailor.no/default.asp?Side=Cd&VareId=71475 7. Press the “Kjøp” (Buy) button on the right side below the cover image. 8. When you’re finished adding items to your shopping basket continue… 9. On the bottom of the “site” enter the “Til Kassen” (To the shopping basket) button. 10. Hit the “Videre” (Go on) button to continue. 11. Enter your credit card number and press “BETAL” (Pay) I hope these instructions make it a bit easier to buy Kurt’s CD’s. The Hobbit rocks!

30-12-2003, 02:48	#14
Weeya Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7	[SIZE=3]Here are a collection of some free audio/video from the hobbit[/SIZE] Audio Songs from he's group Fenrik Lane: Fenrik Lane - Ebony Fenrik Lane - One day in June Fenrik Lane - Up in tears Songs he preformed at Idol: Kurt Nilsen - Beautiful Day (U2) & Perfect Day (Lou Reed) Kurt Nilsen - Candle In The Wind Kurt Nilsen - Fly Me To The Moon Kurt Nilsen - Hunting High And Low Kurt Nilsen - Livin La Vida Loca Kurt Nilsen - One Kurt Nilsen - Skyfri Himmel Kurt Nilsen - Stuck In A Moment Kurt Nilsen - The Day After Tomorrow Kurt Nilsen - My Everything Songs from he's album I: Kurt Nilsens "Lost in Despair" live at Kveldsåpent, NRK P1 Video Kurt performing live in the Norwegian amusement park "Tusenfryd" (poor quality): Beautiful day (Also preformed at the World Idol) The day after tomorrow Weddings Off Hate how you say goodbye (He performed this song on his audition too) She's so high Kurt performing “She so high” live this summer in downtown Oslo: This video demands username and password, but it’s free. You have to follow these instructions to play it: 1. Open Nett-TV 2. In the top menu press “UPUNKT” 3. In the left menu press “Topp20” 4. Then press “Rådhusplassen 03” 5. Then press ”Showet, del 3” 6. Enter the following username in the ”Brukernavn” field: WorldIdol 7. Enter the following password in the “Passord” field: WorldIdol 8. Press the "Logg inn" button 9. Forward the video 17 minutes 10. Enjoy! The hobbit rocks!

30-12-2003, 07:34	#16
TrishaB Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The moon Posts: 2,451	It is great to see so many forum members agreeing! When I watched WI, Kurt really blew me away, but my musical knowledge isn't great -- just like listening -- so I thought I would be in a minority. It was amazing to find out that a majority of FMs also thought he was fantastic. And that is FMs from all over the world. What's even better is that he apparently writes his own songs too, so his CD is full of original work. Even the judges had to fall back on lookism to say anything negative to him. But actually, he is, IMO, very sweet looking. He certainly is far from ugly. Thanks for starting this thread, Zip. Is Kurt the new Susanne? Do I have a hope of that being quoted in Private Eye?

30-12-2003, 08:47	#17
Jeanie Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kent Posts: 3,859 Blog Entries: 1	Just want to add my voice to the appreciation of Kurt - his voice blew my thermal socks off. Agreed with Pete Waterman that he controlled his voice amazingly - so for that fact alone means (IMHO) - that he does not sing like Bono - I've heard Bono sing live and he's never been that good...... The way Kurt sustained the long notes just sent thrills through me - amazing. No trills, warbles, vocal aerobics - just pure voice. My husband and 14 year old son were playing a very noisy board game during the programme - just shouting out the odd insulting comment about the rest of the singers - but both stopped and listened to Kurt and both were impressed by him - and it really takes a lot to impress the men in my family....! Also - not sure why Simon Cowell made the 'ugly' comment or why the Australian judge decided to bring hobbits into his critique. I find Kurt immensley appealing - there's a sparkle in his eyes and he has tremendous charisma and stage presence - in short for me he has that elusive "X-factor" Loved the way the Norwegian judge was almost bursting with pride - and rightly so. I could easily go on - but would just be echoing what has already been said - but would like to repeat ZipGypsy's thanks - and send gratitude to Norway for sharing him with us. Wish I knew what the Norwegian for "thank you so much" was !

30-12-2003, 09:09	#18
butterfly79 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 280	kurt rocks! love him! To say thankyou try 'Takk' I speak a few words in Norwegian!!

30-12-2003, 09:27	#19
worldidolpost Banned User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 8	[size=4]http://***************** has over 400 images from the show[/size]

30-12-2003, 14:00	#20
ZipGypsy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Watching wind farms Posts: 21,811	How great to see some great opinions on Kurt. Weeya...thanks a bunch for all the links...priceless stuff. Kurt is the predominant sound in our house right now...and we're loving every minute of it. Kurt has a great ally in you! Jeannie...love the image of your thermals being blown away! RealtorGal - great to see your experience and professional opinion on Kurt's talent giving a good bit of weight to those of us (like me) who love music but just sing in the car....! Plym and zara...thanks for your background on Kurt and update on Fenrik Lane's site And TKS...you are very welcome. Your opinions are just as valid as anyone's...anyway...it's all about taste and it does us all good to get an opposing view. What I appreciate about your post is that it's not derogatory...unlike some people who are nasty about folks. Well, I am still enjoying Kurt's stuff...and even if he doesn't win WI...at least I'll have his CD...that's the important bit. Rock on guys...let's hear it for the King of Norway (well...in the Elvis-ish sense, that is)....

30-12-2003, 23:10	#22
Till Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33	How wonderful to find a forum to talk about Kurt Nilsen. I had never even heard his name before his World Idol appearance. I just want to say Kurt up and blew me away in World Idol. His voice reigns supreme. I hope he wins. His songwriting lyrics with his Fenrick Lane stuff (I have been listening to his stuff, pretty much non-stop, since I downloaded it on Boxing Day) has the wistfulness of John Lennon about it, while his voice is completely distinctive--much, much better than Bono's (who was never a great singer-- but a fabulous lyricist and a great interpreter). Kurt has a rich rock sound in the lower register enhanced by those unusual-- lovely! very appealing!-- uber notes of Chris Martin from Coldplay. Gorgeous, gorgeous combination. I think Kurt is going to be a huge force on the world music stage after this event. And he deserves to be. He is enormously talented and I am just frustrated that I am going to have to wait any time for his new album material to reach us down under. And it will take forever, dammit! And I actually love the Hobbit tag that our judge, Dicko, gave him. I think it identifies him quickly to the entire world--in a delightful endearing manner. [And I actually think Kurt is lovely. He just lights up in front of a camera. He has this wicked grin he glints sidelong at the camera, little dimply grins, supreme confidence in his own ability, no apparent on stage nerves, and that extraordinary vocal range-- aaaacht! the man is completely beguiling.] Anyway the Hobbit tag is going to stick, forevermore, so the whole world better get used to it. Love the man. Love, love, LOVE his work! Go Frodo! The best! Better than all the rest! [Tho', lord ,Will Young enchanted me too. We had thought that Gareth Gates was PI and had barely heard Will's name. Yikes. I can't believe people did not feel Will Young's performance was awe-inspiring. He, too, is truly special. These two sing my kinda music. Well done, both!]

30-12-2003, 23:31	#23
ZipGypsy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Watching wind farms Posts: 21,811	Welcome to the club, Till! Great to see so many people who appreciate Kurt speaking up. Like you, I had never heard of Kurt until last week. If Pop Idol achieves anything....it'll be giving Kurt a stage in front of the world... Rock on, Kurt

31-12-2003, 16:25	#25
ch34 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 16	I just received his CD this morning...and I've been listening to it most of the day. It's excellent! My particular favourite is "She's so High" I too thought he sounded just like Bono on World Idol but not on the album....you can hear his Norweigan accent and couldn't mistake him for Bono. What a voice! I made my vote during last weeks show. Thanks for all the MP3 links...I'm downloading them all. I bought the album from http://www.cdon.com/ click on EU and it's all in English. It was an excellent service....took 2 days to arrive.