#nyada audition

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Songs in Choke (3,18)

School's Out

Cell Block Tango

Not the Boy Next Door

The Rain in Spain

Shake It Out

Cry

The Music of the Night (unreleased)

Don't Rain on My Parade (unreleased)

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[blindiemac]

You know what really pisses me off about Kurt's first audition for NYADA, the fact that he very clearly had two selections ready and was able to read the crowd (Carmen Tibideaux) to see which one they would appreciate more. That is such an important skill for a performer and Kurt has it! But yes, lets let in the girl who couldn't even remember her song and ended up stalking the dean. She's the kind of student we want here at NYADA! Not the talented performer who already possesses crowd reading abilities! What do you thing we are? A performing arts school? How silly.  

[hazelandglasz]

I was listening to Tracy Chapman "The Promise", and I got bitten by a plot bunny (bad bunny !)

Blaine hasn't been that nervous since he came onstage for his part as Teen Angel, knowing that Kurt would be in the room.

The two situations are kind of similar, after all.

He has to bring his "A Game" to perform just the right way to please (and convince) his audience, aka, the NYADA teacher who came all the way to Ohio to decide if he's NYADA material.

And Kurt is in the audience.

If you wait for me  then I'll come for you Although I've traveled far I always hold a place for you in my heart

He's not sure he made the right decision. Still. After all his nights perusing his Ipod, looking at the different possibilities, even after talking about it with Cooper, Rachel, even Kurt, he's still not convinced that this is the right choice.

But Kurt's words were the final hit to the head he needed.

"Don't make the same mistake I did : don't go for the most flashy performance, go for the most soulful one".

Well, if there is one thing Tracy Chapman brings to the table, it's soul and depth. If you think of me If you miss me once in awhile Then I'll return to you I'll return and fill that space in your heart 

The thing is, this song is so desperately accurate to his - to their situation that he's not sure he won't break in the middle of the song.

But now, his name has been called, and there is no turning back now.

This is his chance, and he better not blow it.

Taking a deep breath, Blaine enters the stage, salutes the violonists who have his sheet music at the ready, and he grabs the guitar he had installed next to them.

If you're going to take the leap, better do it with all you've got.

Remembering Your touch Your kiss Your warm embrace I'll find my way back to you If you'll be waiting

As he sings, Blaine lets the melody sheltering him, like it always does. Without music, his life feels like … a void, an emptiness that nothing could fill.

That's the way he's been feeling ever since he came back from New York, and he pours all that fear of the Néant in his voice.

If you dream of me  Like I dream of you In a place that's warm and dark In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart 

He has practiced the song, he knows that he has to pace himself to make sure he'll be able to reach the higher notes, but he lets himself go when the chorus is repeated, letting his voice crack just enough to show his feelings.

Remembering Your touch Your kiss Your warm embrace I'll find my way back to you If you'll be waiting

Blaine knows that it's the right path for him, applying to NYADA.

He never expected his audition to be the first time in months when he finally allows himself to let go of the guilt, of the pain, of the fears that have been eating him long before he poked Eli back.

He didn't expected himself to be able to let his feelings come to the surface for everybody to see.

I've longed for you  And I have desired To see your face your smile To be with you wherever you are 

When the higher notes are finally there, he puts down the guitar, gestures to the musicians (God bless the McKinley High music band, he doesn't know what he would have done without them) to stop playing and goes for acapella.

After all, the Warblers taught him to use his voice this way, and he knows he has to just go for it.

Melting all of his lives together to make sure he gets the future he deserves.

Remembering Your touch Your kiss Your warm embrace I'll find my way back to you Please say you'll be waiting 

In the corner of his eye, he can see Kurt sitting in the shadows, next to Sam, Finn and Unique.

He can't stop his heart from beating a little faster for the last bridge, with the lyrics that come with it, but his voice is still controlled, even if tears may appear in his eyes.

Together again It would feel so good to be In your arms Where all my journeys end If you can make a promise  If it's one that you can keep I vow to come for you If you wait for me 

He raises his hands just a little, a tiny echo of Kurt's gestures during his audition for the Warblers, and he lets himself smile - not his brilliant smile, not his "showman" smile : his "Kurt" smile.

And say you'll hold A place for me  I in your heart.

He knows that Kurt will always hold a piece of his heart.

He can only hope that, at some point in the future, he will be welcomed back in Kurt's.

A place for me in your heart.

[leiakissonme]

Hi, I'm Kurt Hummel and I'll be auditioning for the role of... NYADA student

[rainbow-nerdss]

Okay. I know she's gonna choke (obviously) but even if that wasn't the name of the episode.

The second she says she isn't nervous, she  completely dooms herself. Even if not for TV show drama, in real life, it is never a good thing not to be nervous.

Nervousness gives you an adrenaline rush, which means you have more energy on stage.

Also; if you are sure you are going to do well, you don't tend to  try quite so hard, which ultimately means you don't do as well.

[fililikilili]

I'm sorry but I just don't feel sorry for Rachel... I still don't really like her.

[ktfranceebee]

So, Chris Colfer said that he would be doing a lot of high kicks for his audition.

Then I guess it's pretty much confirmed he's doing "Not The Boy Next Door."