Jason Brock arrived at The X Factor USA with more energy than almost anyone. He waved to the audience, said he was so happy to be there and even greeted everyone in Japanese with a big konnichiwa. The crowd loved him immediately.
Before his audition, he described the stage show he dreams about. It would start on a dark stage with smoky white light. He would walk through the shadows to center stage, dancers would come down on both sides, the stage would rise, and it would all end with a huge glitter explosion.
Then he told the judges he would sing New York State of Mind by Billy Joel, but with his own flavor. When the music started, his voice was strong, smooth and full of joy, and the judges’ faces changed with every line 🎤.
Simon admitted that when Jason was talking about his dream concert, he thought it was a ridiculous fantasy and prepared himself for the worst. Then, he said, suddenly they were at his concert. He called the audition magnificent and said he was thoroughly entertained.
Another judge said every songwriter would want a singer like him. Another said he sparkles and that the joy he feels when he sings comes through in his eyes and his smile. One judge called it one of the easiest yeses ever, and Jason left the stage with four yeses 🔥.
