Felicia Brandström
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Felicia "Flay" Brandström (born January 23, 1987) is a Swedish singer and competed as one of the finalists in Idol 2006
— the Swedish version of Idol
.
by her friend Julia. During a music session in Frölunda
, she was stormed by a TV-team, which instantly brought her to the Idol 2006
auditions in Gothenburg
. "At first, I thought that it was some students from the school shooting a movie. However I soon realized that the video camera was too advanced..." said Felicia.
During the first audition, Felicia made an immense impression on the jury by performing the Brand New Heavies
song, "Dreams Come True".
At the final auditions, her vocal talent was again praised by the jury, after singing a duet with fellow contestant Danny Saucedo
. Their performance of Bryan Adams
' "Everything I Do, I Do It For You" gave her a ticket to the semi-finals.
Felicia Brandström then made her way to the finals round by performing Christina Aguilera
's "The Voice Within
" in the semi-finals. However, her suite of critical acclaims ended here, due to the jury's disappointment with her choice of songs.
's "Put Your Records On
". The performance was praised by all the members of the jury and she managed to get a place in the second round of the finals. The jury meant that this song was more suitable for her voice than the previously performed song "The Voice Within".
In the top-6-final, Felicia did a beautiful MTV Unplugged
rendition of The Corrs'
"What Can I Do". This performance was according to the jury one of her best performances in the competition.
Felicia was eliminated as the last female contestant in the top-4-final.
as their main genre. During the whole competition she stated the most important thing was to stay true to her heart and do the kind of music she loves, which is a combination of soul, pop and rock.
Her fashion style is distinguished from the other contestant's as she is often seen wearing modern streetwear
(baggy jeans, sneakers, track jackets, e.t.c.) and more "casual
" clothing. She likes to vary her clothing and was designated "Best dressed".
Idol 2006
The third season of Idol premiered in Sweden on August 29, 2005 and continued until its grand finale on December 1, when 24-year-old Markus Fagervall from Övertorneå was crowned winner...
— the Swedish version of Idol
Idol series
The British talent search television series Pop Idol has spawned spin-offs in 42 territories, in what is now referred to as the "Idols" format, as described by FremantleMedia...
.
Auditions
Without her approval nor consultation, Felicia was applied for an audition on Idol 2006Idol 2006
The third season of Idol premiered in Sweden on August 29, 2005 and continued until its grand finale on December 1, when 24-year-old Markus Fagervall from Övertorneå was crowned winner...
by her friend Julia. During a music session in Frölunda
Frölunda
Frölunda is one of 21 boroughs in the city of Gothenburg. It is located in the south western part of the city, and is the smallest of the boroughs with a population of only 12,855 on 3.72 square kilometres, although the term Frölunda generally is used for a much wider area covering almost all the...
, she was stormed by a TV-team, which instantly brought her to the Idol 2006
Idol 2006
The third season of Idol premiered in Sweden on August 29, 2005 and continued until its grand finale on December 1, when 24-year-old Markus Fagervall from Övertorneå was crowned winner...
auditions in Gothenburg
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
. "At first, I thought that it was some students from the school shooting a movie. However I soon realized that the video camera was too advanced..." said Felicia.
During the first audition, Felicia made an immense impression on the jury by performing the Brand New Heavies
Brand New Heavies
The Brand New Heavies are an acid jazz and funk group formed in 1985 in Ealing, a suburb of London, England.-Biography:The Brand New Heavies began in the 1980s as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International....
song, "Dreams Come True".
At the final auditions, her vocal talent was again praised by the jury, after singing a duet with fellow contestant Danny Saucedo
Danny Saucedo
Danny Saucedo is a Swedish singer and songwriter often presented just as Danny, who competed as one of the finalists in Idol 2006 - the Swedish version of Idol where he got to the top 6 before being eliminated.Danny has released three music albums and eleven music singles...
. Their performance of Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer. Adams has won dozens of awards and nominations, including 20 Juno Awards among 56 nominations. He has also received 15 Grammy Award nominations including a win for Best Song Written...
' "Everything I Do, I Do It For You" gave her a ticket to the semi-finals.
Felicia Brandström then made her way to the finals round by performing Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
's "The Voice Within
The Voice Within
"The Voice Within" is a song written by Christina Aguilera and Glen Ballard, with production by Ballard. It was released as the fifth and final single from Aguilera's second album, Stripped on December 23, 2003. The single peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Aguilera's seventh Top 40...
" in the semi-finals. However, her suite of critical acclaims ended here, due to the jury's disappointment with her choice of songs.
Finals
During the first final round, Felicia sang her idol Corinne Bailey RaeCorinne Bailey Rae
Corinne Bailey Rae is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist from Leeds, who released her debut album Corinne Bailey Rae in February 2006....
's "Put Your Records On
Put Your Records On
"Put Your Records On" is a song by English soul singer–songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae from her debut album, Corinne Bailey Rae . Written by Rae, John Beck, and Steve Chrisanthou, it was released as the album's second single in February and early March 2006 throughout Europe and as the lead single in...
". The performance was praised by all the members of the jury and she managed to get a place in the second round of the finals. The jury meant that this song was more suitable for her voice than the previously performed song "The Voice Within".
In the top-6-final, Felicia did a beautiful MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged is a TV series showcasing many popular musical artists usually playing acoustic instruments. The show has received the George Foster Peabody Award and 3 Primetime Emmy nominations among many accolades.-Unplugged:...
rendition of The Corrs'
The Corrs
The Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the...
"What Can I Do". This performance was according to the jury one of her best performances in the competition.
Felicia was eliminated as the last female contestant in the top-4-final.
Performances
- Auditions, Gothenburg: "Dream Come True" - Brand New HeaviesBrand New HeaviesThe Brand New Heavies are an acid jazz and funk group formed in 1985 in Ealing, a suburb of London, England.-Biography:The Brand New Heavies began in the 1980s as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International....
- Auditions, Stockholm: "Everything I Do, I Do It For You - Bryan AdamsBryan AdamsBryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer. Adams has won dozens of awards and nominations, including 20 Juno Awards among 56 nominations. He has also received 15 Grammy Award nominations including a win for Best Song Written...
(Duet) - Semi Finals: "The Voice WithinThe Voice Within"The Voice Within" is a song written by Christina Aguilera and Glen Ballard, with production by Ballard. It was released as the fifth and final single from Aguilera's second album, Stripped on December 23, 2003. The single peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Aguilera's seventh Top 40...
" - Christina AguileraChristina AguileraChristina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994... - Top 11: "Put Your Records OnPut Your Records On"Put Your Records On" is a song by English soul singer–songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae from her debut album, Corinne Bailey Rae . Written by Rae, John Beck, and Steve Chrisanthou, it was released as the album's second single in February and early March 2006 throughout Europe and as the lead single in...
" - Corinne Bailey RaeCorinne Bailey RaeCorinne Bailey Rae is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist from Leeds, who released her debut album Corinne Bailey Rae in February 2006.... - Top 10: "Hos Dig Är Jag Underbar" - Patrik Isaksson
- Top 9: "Pieces Of MePieces of Me"Pieces of Me" is a song by American pop/rock singer Ashlee Simpson and the first single from her début album, Autobiography. The song, which was co-written by Simpson, Kara DioGuardi and John Shanks , is a blend of pop and rock with lyrics about finding comfort and happiness in a relationship with...
" - Ashlee SimpsonAshlee SimpsonAshlee Nicole Simpson is an American singer and actress. In 2004, she rose to prominence with the success of her number-one debut album Autobiography and the reality series, The Ashlee Simpson Show. In October 2005, following a North American concert tour and a film appearance, Simpson released... - Top 8: "Jerk It OutJerk It Out"Jerk It Out" is a song by Caesars which originally appeared on their album Love for the Streets and is also featured on the follow-up Paper Tigers in remixed form. There is also a Jason Nevins club remix, called "Jerk It Harder"...
" - Caesars - Top 7: "A Woman's WorthA Woman's Worth"A Woman's Worth" is a song by American singer–songwriter Alicia Keys. A piano-driven soul ballad with elements of contemporary R&B and neo soul, it was written by herself and musician Erika Rose and produced by Keys for her debut album, Songs in A Minor .The track was released as the album's...
" - Alicia KeysAlicia KeysAlicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano... - Top 6: "What Can I Do" - The CorrsThe CorrsThe Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the...
- Top 5:
- "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)"This Old Heart of Mine " is an Isley Brothers song from 1966 that was a hit for them during their brief tenure on Motown's Tamla label...
" - The Isley BrothersThe Isley BrothersThe Isley Brothers are a highly influential, successful and long-running American music group consisting of different line-ups of six brothers, and a brother-in-law, Chris Jasper... - "Never Can Say GoodbyeNever Can Say Goodbye"Never Can Say Goodbye" is a song written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by The Jackson 5. Released as a single in 1971, it was one of the group's most successful songs...
" - The Jackson 5The Jackson 5The Jackson 5 , later known as The Jacksons, were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana...
- "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)
- Top 4:
- "Kiss MeKiss Me"Kiss Me" is a song recorded by Sixpence None the Richer and released on the 1997 album Sixpence None the Richer. It reached number two on the U.S...
" - Sixpence None the RicherSixpence None the RicherSixpence None the Richer is an American rock/pop band that formed in New Braunfels, Texas, eventually settling in Nashville, Tennessee. They are best known for their songs "Kiss Me" and "Breathe Your Name" and their covers of "Don't Dream It's Over" and "There She Goes". The name of the band is... - "I'm Sorry" - DilbaDilbaDilbahar Demirbag known as Dilba is a Swedish pop singer of Kurdish origin.-Early life:Dilba was born in Turkey to a Kurdish family. She immigrated to Sweden when she was only four years old, where she grew up in Karlstad and Uppsala...
- "Kiss Me
Style choices
She is one of the very few contestants in Idol 2006, who actually prefers singing "traditional" Pop, being outnumbered by those who prefer RockRock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
as their main genre. During the whole competition she stated the most important thing was to stay true to her heart and do the kind of music she loves, which is a combination of soul, pop and rock.
Her fashion style is distinguished from the other contestant's as she is often seen wearing modern streetwear
Streetwear
Street wear is a distinctive style of fashion not to be confused with hip hop fashion. Its roots are in skateboarding and the "skatewear" of the 1980s. It was later adopted as an urban fashion in Japan before growing to an international business...
(baggy jeans, sneakers, track jackets, e.t.c.) and more "casual
Casual
In the European tradition, casual is the dress code that emphasizes comfort and personal expression over presentation and uniformity. It includes a very wide variety of costume, so it is perhaps better defined by what it isn't than what it is...
" clothing. She likes to vary her clothing and was designated "Best dressed".