Of all the reality shows out there, few are as all-encompassing as America’s Got Talent.
If you’re a fan of the show, you know just how broad and wide-ranging some of the performances on there are.
Though most of what we think about on the show consists of the standard singers and dancers, there’s also plenty of room for strange and experimental acts like mimes, magicians and whatever else you can imagine. In some cases, contestants come to America internationally to prove themselves on the world stage.
That was the case for singer Chris Kläfford, a contestant on the show’s 2019 season.
As anybody who has been watching the season knows, Kläfford was a standout in the initial round of auditions.
Though he came from a working class family, Kläfford said that he wasn’t a fit in his family and that he needed to express himself creatively to be really fulfilled.
To do that, he decided to do a cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” Though it was particularly emotional, it was still a cover—and more originality would be needed in the later rounds to continue.
Fortunately, Kläfford was up to the challenge!
In the second part of his audition, Kläfford went on stage prepared to sing a song that he had written himself.
From the very beginning of the audition, the judges can tell that they’re hearing something particularly special. The lyrics of the song are about feeling invisible and unappreciated… but that there’s something special inside him that needs to be expressed and shared with the world.
Like his first performance, Kläfford sings his song in a rock-inspired voice that packs plenty of soul.
When it’s all over, the audience bursts into applause and gives him a standing ovation.
As with his first performance, it seems difficult for Kläfford not to burst into tears at the crowd’s reaction.
After all that, it’s time for the judges to give their comments. First up, judge Brad Paisley says that although he doesn’t have as much experience seeing these new acts like the other judges, that he was blown away by Kläfford’s performance.
After that, judge Howie Mandel thanks him for taking a risk on doing something original—because it paid off! After that, judge Julianne Hough says that she likes the mold she’s saying in front of her (referring to the lyrics in his song).
At this, Kläfford has to smile!
Lastly, it’s time for judge Simon Cowell to give his take on the performance.
As he explains delicately at the beginning, he watched Kläfford’s original audition back and was a little underwhelmed. With that said, he still says that Kläfford coming out and singing an original song was exactly what he needed to get everyone excited about him again! At this, the whole crowd gives Kläfford another big round of applause.
Needless to say, Kläfford’s choice to express himself more directly pushed him forward on the show!
Though the show has seen some great performances over the years, Kläfford’s auditions show what the spirit of it is all about.
While it can be hard to pursue an artistic lifestyle, some people will go to any lengths to share themselves and their vision with the world. As Kläfford shows, it doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your background is. If you have the passion to succeed, you can make it!
Congratulations to Kläfford on another amazing audition and for continuing on the show! Check out the full thing below:
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