Loud noise has replaced good singing!!

YAY!! Good opera! Modern music here can be really horrible-- I like classical, opera, and some classic and oldies rock and roll, myself. My younger son also likes opera--I bought him Wagner's Ring Cycle last year for Christmas, and he loved it. But his favorites were Madame Butterfly and Aida when he was younger. He also likes musicals, and Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies, as a matter of fact-- he gets that from me, I guess. That Indian opera singer is amazing

Yeah, I know what you mean. My mom feels the same way, too. I love classical music as well. It makes me feel calm.

Personally, I often think it really depends on what type of music a person is interested in. There are a lot of singers out there that I often wonder what gives. I would never consider it singing. Even many who become quite popular. But then there are also the Classics, or ones you can never tire of and those live on forever.

I have always loved opera and have a wide taste ranging from Puccini to Rimsky-Korsakov I was never too fond of Italian tenors because of the sharper level of the accent, but preferred the richer tones of Plácido Domingo or Jussi Bjoeling. I can not deny the quality of Pavarotti's performances, but they do not appeal to me personally. There are still some decent tenors around, although it may be a long time before we encounter another who excels as Pavarotti or Domingo always did. As for the example that you give, it is not really possible to make an opinion without actually hearing him sing. Since this was a general talent show then it is very unlikely that the panel are capable of making a true assessment of a music genre that they probably have no understanding of. A few people have made acclaim here in England via talent shows, but despite being excellent singers there were certainly not capable of singing opera. This is not a criticism of Toshanbor Nongbet, who may be an excellent performer as far as I know, but not having heard him I do not simply accept a panel's judgement. I tried to find him on Youtube, but none of his singing is available for English transmission.

There are good singers about today in many musical genres, including Classical (including some Opera), Jazz/Classic Pop, Rock, and so on. Indeed it may be so that with there being so much available music today through the internet - which I consider to be wholly a good thing - quality has never been so important, not just in terms of singing, but musicality as a whole, including writing. However, I do agree with you to a degree about loud noise not being singing, which is to say not in the traditional - melodic - sense of the word. For example, there is a form of Hard Rock or Heavy Metal singing that consists of making deep roaring like sounds: I'm not saying ability isn't involved, because I'd say it unquestionably is. You have to work hard to sing in this way; or you will probably damage your voice, possibly irreversibly; and there are techniques available to achieve this sound. Which is effectively screaming; but screaming in a certain - definitely skillful - way; and to certain music forms. Although one of my earliest musical influences personally was Hard Rock, these days I prefer softer musics, including Classical, Jazz and Soft Rock. I'd not listen to Metal by preference; it's not my kind of music. I am listening to Toshanbor Nongbet: he certainly has a very fine voice, with an amazing range. His voice is different to Pavarotti's, but a lovely voice. I hope he does well.

It doesn't matter what kind of music we are listening to, for as long as we feel comfortable with it. If people love loud music, then be it. If they love soft such as humming, then be it. Let us enjoy the music, as it follows our desire. :)

Sounds like one talented young man. You have a right to be proud. I just don't listen to loud music. I prefer light classical music and even quiet, zen music. Very relaxing and peaceful. Good for the soul. Yes, you do have a Pavarotti in the making. I wish him all the best.