Dean Ray - Audition Song - Grand Final - The X Factor Australia 2014

[@chrisgemmell102]

preferred the solo acoustic

[@roshanlama8730]

yeah i too think audition version is better

[@samadams1408]

+Friar Tuck agreed

[@old45marine]

Bang on Oppo, the cuts and silence moments, made it Brill

[@stevehunt9211]

Hi

[@416capone]

Likewise!

[@Steve-ye7jq]

A lot of hard work youll get there Dean

[@TheBambinoitaliano]

Australia out of the three contestants, the one that stand a better chance of breaking into North America and EU markets is this guy. Let's hope he wins tomorrow.

[@Megzy_B]

Agreed.

[@tingfact]

I carefully watched Dean and Marlisa perform. Marlisa is beautiful and sings well for a fifteen year old. Here goes - there are thousands of school girls who sing as well as she. There is only one Dean Ray with the talent, the raw stage presence, the appeal, many faceted, and musical acrimony to be a universally international star. Voting 14 year olds are going to make that choice. Ridiculous.

[@silver-surfer9242]

Author No1 ..and already he's got shows booked in Canada and then the U.S. in October this year. He's also already done a tour of Singapore and is off to NZ next month.. Marlisa? well she's back at school where she belongs for now...

[@littlefox2324]

What a crime this amazing artist didn’t win, i will never figure that one out. He should be lauded as much as Johnny Cash - he’s so unique, so poised - just has it all. Love ya Dean!!

[@littlefox2324]

Damn straight brother! I’ve listened to many amazing young women sing, but to hear a truebadout damn goggle is fighting the shit out of this one, I know it’s spelled wrong but when I try to spell it correctly google f’d it up.

[@cecilknutson226]

When I saw Dean Ray Pritchard in his first X-Factor Australia 2014 audition, his countenance was exciting in the same way as that of an eagle with its gaze locked onto its prey: It's going to get it! Dean is the perfect example of what a human looks like when they pay attention to what is coming to them. Dean's gaze shifts to each of the judges in turn and it does not waiver. He is wholly attentive to what they say. That degree of attention is testimony to the respect and regard he has for those who speak to him. That is an admirable characteristic, worthy of emulation. Add to that characteristic Dean's vocal ability, guitar-playing ability, stage presence, affability, and willingness to demonstrate his emotional response, and you have a star. May he enjoy his success. BTW - I like his rendition of Sympathy for the Devil more than the original.

[@mi50soup]

I'd rather the performance just be Dean and his guitar, no production needed

[@scanspeak00]

Honestly I have no idea who will win at this point but I hope it's Dean. He's totally ready for it.

[@Megzy_B]

They are 3 very different acts and it is all going to come to the music taste. Honestly, I would listen to all 3 on the radio and watch them on tv but would buy Dean's music on iTunes and go to his concert because I prefer his style of music but it still that doesn't mean the other two acts were very talented and deserved the spot tonight. I hope all 3 get a record contracts.

[@Faulkzie]

Awesome song mate

[@nikkita__90__usa89]

Amazing!! So Humble!! So Love!! Beautiful Person!

[@haydeedigamonjalagat6944]

congratulations dean ray, both you and marlisa deserved to be on the finals, but only one has to win,and that's Marlisa!!! you both showcase your talent when it comes to singing..your performances shows that you both have your own genre, forte and style when it comes to song choices....i hope that both of your 1st single will be on the top and recognized worldwide. Good luck to both of your career :)

[@mrbartlomiej]

Gives me goosebumps everytime Io hear it :)

[@littlefox2324]

Me too

[@eunicesng3297]

Honestly I felt that his audition version was much better

[@lisaraering4691]

I think I have watched every video and listened to every song he has out up to date. During the x factor I felt they tried to change Dean's style a little. I thought his fire was snuffed down a few times with the music they had him perform. Still, he came to the plate and did it. He pulled all of it off with style and managed not to lose himself. I absolutely love him. I am a performer myself and I can tell you when folks start trying to change you it pulls you down like water on a fire. In this video they talked about Elvis, and Morrison. I agree with the fact that I can see a little of that but Dean has this persona that is bigger than being compared or aligned with our late greats. It seems as if he has kind of slowed down these days. I know he deals with depression so that could be some of that but I want to see him come back out. He is so talented and has such a spiritual effect when he is 'HIM" and not what anyone wants to put in a box. I know he will resurface with a vengeance. He has such a humble way about him but he demands his audience and they hang on a thread with him. Love it!

[@omfalofilo]

Dean is a so much handsome talented, amazing and magnificent superstar👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 He sings with a very special style of singing👌🏻 Very well done boy😘😘😘

[@airemm19]

THIS GUY HAS TO WIN!!! HE HAS EVERYTHING...REIGANS TEAM AND DEAN TEAM MUST COLLIDE NOW!!! HE IS A REAL SUPERSTAR WITH HUMBLE HEART!!!!VOTE...VOTE...VOTE!!!

[@KathleenMcVarish]

Yeah! Someone that gets it...You obviously see talent! Thank goodness!!!

[@noemisalvador4328]

Kathleen McVarish yeah talented but hes voices is not comes from hes heart.just sings to the audince not to the realy heart .

[@JonSpringer-g1m]

He wins, either way!!!! From get go.

[@williambozarth7748]

Dean or Marlisa...please vote like you actually care about talent. Dean and Marlisa really have voices that can sell downloads and put people in seats at concert.

[@Steve-ye7jq]

Amazing star Dean Ray

[@daisyhsieh1027]

I love dean ray to win his amezing,, pls vote for Dean Ray

[@denniscacanindin143]

He has amazing voice THE FUTURE ROCK STAR

[@timfsrley465]

Bless him great great song 💜

[@dallastexas4018]

I love you Dean.

[@froggyfrog7626]

He should have won. Phenomenal artist.

[@krystallsneha7201]

out of this world

[@jessybaueer]

Im really sad that Dean didnt win the show, but its clear to me that he is a star and will shine all the way. And like de judges said, he neves let us down TEAM DEAN

[@vqc3834]

It was good but i like the audition better, there was too much going on....

[@miindarra]

I couldn't agree more..

[@TwistLosi]

Biased much.

[@adrianrickards27]

He only had his guitar first time around, second time he had a band

[@loganthrye]

Praying Dean wins!!!!!

[@TwistLosi]

It's really sad this year has become the Filipino X Factor because of the way some of Marlisa's fans go about things, last year was very different and Dami Im was liked by many people in general. You can down vote other contestants videos, talk crap about them and view Marlisa's videos as many times as you like, it won't make a difference for sales in Australia though.

[@trackwhisper]

Well said mate.

[@bobnbea100]

Get over it. Australia voted for the talented Marlisa to win - fair and square !

[@TwistLosi]

bea dizon Nothing to get over as I was a neutral supporter this year and thought Marlisa was always good for her age, just stating what I've seen going on YT videos from some of the hardcore Filipino people etc.

[@haydeedigamonjalagat6944]

+Stephen T it shows how racist you are towards Filipino and it sucks to see racist nowadays,and its so ggrrr how pathetic and loser you are... why can't u just accept the fact that Filipino's can compete worldwide with talents in singing...get lost!!!

[@TwistLosi]

Haydee Jalagat How is my comment racist, I made a point of my observations as that's what was happening. And to call me a racist when I know several Filipino people is a joke, they agreed with me with what (some) of them were doing and were not happy about it. BTW I've even liked some posts before on Marlisa's FB page.

[@jakstoys1]

If Dean Ray comes to America, I am buying tickets, because he plays and sings, he is an entertainer. If Marlisa comes to the states, she ain't selling any tickets. So those that voted for her, good luck watching a good concert maybe you can download her songs 400 times like you voted for her, she will need it. Dean Ray should have won, the most itune down loads 8 top 100 songs (compared to Marlisa's 3 top 100). The best person did not win. But good luck to Dean, he will out sell Marlisa (oh he already had for 3 months)

[@haydeedigamonjalagat6944]

wow. Mr. Sonny Barker...it's just a reflection of your last name how your mouth barks.....how pathetic you are...so sad!!!!

[@jakstoys1]

Haydee Jalagat if you look at the current itunes charts. Dean is already outselling the other contestants. Good luck to you too

[@haydeedigamonjalagat6944]

are you sure Sonny Barker ? please double check...maybe you're just basing it in the USA only sir, but you know what sir? it doesn't matter whose the highest selling album, the mere fact is that your showing yourself to the world how racist and a filipino hater you are towards Filipinos, because you can't accept the fact that Filipinos can compete and won an international title just like x factor.just like jessica sanchez of american idol, i'm sure you dislike her too, filipino talents don't deserve to be bully because of race from freak racist like you sir.you don't deserve to be respected as well...

[@jakstoys1]

Haydee Jalagat did you see my pic. You are in fact the racist. I have been asian all my life. You need to look at who you are talking to. You are in fact a bigot. But good luck to you. Matter of fact my Filipino sister in law agrees with me.

[@jakstoys1]

www.itunescharts.net/aus/charts/songs/2014/10/24 here it is for he WORLD to see Dean Ray #1

[@connorbulgersfishingandout8895]

How did he not win though????!!!!!!

[@sunshinelove3120]

Great performance of Betty Davis Eyes, favourite song, rocks:))

[@SLICEOFHEAVENCAKES]

I really love Foo he is so funny when making a comment hahahaha...

[@duchessheizl4210]

I love you Dean!! 😁

[@nathantimmssmulemusic9189]

What an incredible transformation, Dean has come a long way to make to make it the grand final, Perfect performance. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@littlefox2324]

He didn’t transform shit. Same amazing Dean since day one- he’s never changed. He never complied to these azzholes. Watch his self produced single and you will see he exposes these creeps.

[@waynejames4451]

He puts the heat in hot!

[@castielangel6610]

Im rooting for Marlisa, but if this guy wins, I won't be mad at all. He is also amazing! Oh how great it would've been if it was Dean, Reagan, and Marlisa!

[@jesse113553]

This song just hit top 10 iTunes this morning. I challenge Dean's haters deny this.

[@HettieFouche]

Amazing

[@cherilinaheresilles7374]

I love dean...

[@jareddaughtry]

great rendition, Dean!

[@noelturicomcgrane6391]

great performance... so good! :)

[@alexandrustefanescu7625]

Sometime is a lot Better to be you perfection kills it sometime

[@ThelmaPerezCorrea]

Brilliant! Cheers from Brasil!

[@Lpajek]

That's a shame that marlisa's fans have to dislike every single video from dean... Dean's fans doesn't do this, you know?

[@hyewon0886]

How sure are you that Marlisa's fans are the ones who dislike Dean's videos ? DUH ! It shows how insecure you are of Marlisa. It means that you are the one who keeps on disliking Marlisa's video. Me, personally like BOTH Marlisa and Dean :)

[@TwistLosi]

Hyewon08 I've been a YT user since 2005 and I can easily see whats going on with the stats and on what particular contestants videos it's happening on, there's been a pattern for awhile regardless of how good performances are and they could not make it anymore obvious.

[@Lpajek]

Hyewon08 Ok, I'm not sure. But look at marlisa videos, she has almost 100% of likes when Dean has between 70% and 80%, this is just very weird to me...

[@haydeedigamonjalagat6944]

i'm pretty sure Lpajek your a hacker, because your very sure of what you're saying that marlisa's fan are the one who dislikes dean's video... shame on you..get lost!!!!

[@Lpajek]

Haydee Jalagat I'm not a hacker, I'm just a regular X Factor fan, lol

[@Megzy_B]

Dean's acts doesn't feel like an amateur but a extraordinary professional artist. Gl

[@arga1098]

WINNER

[@blasses]

nice outfit haha.. i like the audition version more but still a good performance.. dean and marlisa for the top 2

[@beautyandthebeard217]

This guy reminds me of Jack Black for some reason

[@GUIDESPERSPECTIVE]

I liked his audition version of this song better. He did it justice solo with all the dynamic changes, interludes, percussive pickups and little solo. It was more impressive than playing with the backing musicians to see him orchestrate and arrange the song for a solo acoustic performance.

[@ericboreen4040]

Is it a foolish dream to hope they add his album to the Canadian catalog?

[@joey76611]

Love from India!!! Glad he didn't win... He'll have a bunch of companies to queuing to sign him and he can pick what he want wants!

[@egerechos]

Winner who you don't need to be shame for

[@egerechosshadow4365]

winner of your ass farting competition

[@gentleben1590]

Dean should have never changed from his audition. That's what people loved in the first place.

[@davis7953]

He really has to win, enough said,

[@janetlavoy5934]

Did l say, he can sing anything, sensationally!!! So talented, he Ozzis talent.. Seriously. I never met anyone with his charisma. 😇

[@opmisthenewmainstream1776]

His audition is way better than this .. Marlisa touched me more w/ her audition song performance. But expect B3 to win coz' of those teen girls voting for them .How sad duh

[@theoldurdeedizzah]

GO DEAN!

[@xenaolson9361]

I did like the solo better, but this was still awesome!

[@ErichFetterolf]

It was ok ? Maybe we are just spoiled with incredible music here in Michigan?!🎸❤️🎶

[@MarieLou3M]

Oh my, It's Marlisa or Dean for the winnder! Lol I don't mind, they're both the best!

[@slyfox1974]

Whatever happened to the guy? I don’t see any news updates since 2020.

[@marigold4220]

Dean you are so cute!!!

[@federicoscquizzato8359]

Where can i find the whole audition song?? This video shows a preview of “She turns the music on...” that is missing from the audition video HELP

[@hyewon0886]

Dean is waaaaayyyy hotter and way more handsome than all brothers3 combined ^_^

[@biancabustamante2916]

I love this one better than the "first".....

[@patriciahanson2028]

bludy awesome :-)

[@nikada1995]

Man 👨 of mystery 5:43

[@KathleenMcVarish]

The TALENT!!!!~ OH MY GOSH~!!! And...HUMBLE too????????? AAARGH!!!!!!!!!!!! EEOWW!!!!!!!! REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAKE UP DOWN UNDER!!!!!!!!!! Jimi Hendrix, James Morrison and SRV (3 of Americas best) all wrapped up in one and everyone is not seeing it?!?!?!?! If you guys get it wrong 2 years in a row, it will be so sad!

[@sharynmillar9982]

Agree totally. This guy is a true musician and yet people can't see it. They want the boring production pop. All you have to do is look at the dislikes above. They will all be from one contestant's supporters. The Hillsong Church and other evangelical churches always enter a whole lot of people into these shows and then manipulate the voting with massive block voting and they won again. Dean Ray will succeed and be more successful than any of them.

[@KathleenMcVarish]

Oh Thank you so much, Sharon!!! And Amen!!! Sanity!!! At last....I have been on a different "blog" most of the day trying to get people to communicate our 2 points of views without the use of vulgarity and I think I finally got through....whew~...Then again.....Maybe~ I have to admit I can be pretty stubborn when I know it is a righteous point....:)

[@whereismyjohnny]

winner.

[@jonileash2292]

Wow

[@healthhavencom]

Nat is in love.

[@MrSuave-ow9sr]

Head banging sounds! I feel like cocaine running on my veins....

[@rebeccabaker4832]

I watched Dean at a concert

[@ramaramalama3999]

song name plzz

[@janetlavoy5934]

He does have that thing 😉

[@nitapalmasari926]

The troops in the grand final should have been all of foo's overs, if not, should have been Dean, Marlisa/Jason, and Reigan. I have so much respect on XFactor AU after seeing how a Korean can win over a native handsome guy last year, but now.... I've lost faith on you for seeing Brothers 3 on stage, disgusting

[@rheayhang59]

Galing ah

[@tristankirby7448]

This is the type of guy who performs better when it’s just him and his guitar on stage

[@jamesjordan201]

should have won

[@nickdingle5486]

He's unique but not that versatile. Only one style of music and many nowadays can sing like that.

[@crizadrei4773]

I like marlisa to win really

[@flaviusvegetius9358]

Dean should have won, Marlisa sings notes, and doesn't perform or connect with me. Like watching a doll or mannequin sing. I felt this song choice was a mistake and hurt Dean's chances. The audition was a special moment, this cheapened it for me. A great freaking performance but didn't provide another great Dean moment/showcase.

[@locidaj]

Foo will win 👍👍👍

[@roddiereventar6188]

liked the guitar

[@darkstar7646]

Oofta. OK, I get the country vibe, and I do think he is the now-choice to win (wrong choice if it is!), but can we please get him to be clearer...

[@sherbert500]

and there you go! how it gets over produced and spoiled into something that is far away from what made it "special"

[@14DaysChannel]

WHY. WHY so many Dislikes :(

[@jonathanterres3126]

it will be dean and marliza will battle for the final... for sure

[@Chocsypop]

Disappointed I liked the audition version better because it was slower, but still enjoyed this rendition.

[@borastarfish]

i think the slower rhythm/version is more suave & more endearing..

[@annaiver5293]

why do they have the NIRVANA FONT FOR HIS NAME

[@vicaloubaria3838]

action moves

[@joyannmontalban6487]

Now I know why Marlisa won.. I have seen the differences between their songs.. Both had good vocals but Marlisa's song is more heart felt song.. She sang like she want everyone to know who she is.. She can sing alone on stage without dancers or any props.. Dean's single is not for Finali.. Wrong choice of song.. It's entertaining to everyone but nothings unique..

[@Noveighmber]

He sounds better than Marlisa. I'm surprised, he didn't win.

[@emelynulayan1067]

for me... marlisa still the best than him.. sorry just saying......

[@disgruntledunicorn007]

What a shame they changed him so much that he faded away. The audition was gold. Everything else after was basic.

[@ailynjoycejayme1946]

B3 and marlisa !!!!...

[@frederickbaltar7896]

Looks marlisa number of comments compare to deans. I mean I like dean but I like marlisa and reigan more...

[@gladystky]

I like his audition better

[@DormantIdeasNIQ]

AMAZING how these shows can fck everything up... artist after artist all these shows add all this crap... and take away the raw talent and the superior performances that auditions usually are... his audition on that song beats the crap 'outta' this commercialized version... any day! They should have had him come to the stage alone, into a central light just with his acoustic same as the audition... and let him do it raw exactly as the audition... and of course he should have won, even if Marlisa at her age was(is) GOOD, she was rigged to win... don't ever trust that the votes you put in are worth a shite... it is all to fool you and run their publicity and collect money on calls... whom ever they pick to win will be glorified and staged up to win... and if the votes are not there... they make them be there.... DEAN hands-down on that one... the JWO must have been(was) looking for a performer to apply some control in Vietnam surely... they sure lost that war BIG time... need to get the sheople via music... and no doubt even as blend as she sounds she is tops as far as technical. She can change a song just enough to make it different yet not rag it out. But any good musician can do that. ...and all singers do it all the time if they cannot reach a note, they move it an octave up or down, or use the minor of it, or imply it with a rest on the melody voice, ... yah you know....

[@1squeezyweezy]

prefered HIS own Bette Davies eyes