Julian Smith - Britain's Got Talent - Finalist Detail
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Julian Smith

AGE: 39

FROM: Birmingham

JOB: Private music teacher/ Freelance musician

TALENT: Saxophone player

BACKGROUND: Julian has been playing the tenor sax since he was 14. He had a couple of lessons at school to learn the basics before teaching himself from there. He is currently a saxophone and clarinet teacher although he used to also teach the bassoon. He teaches every weekend. He plays crossover classical music similar to Il Divo.
He has been working for years to become successful and has performed at pubs and restaurants in and around Birmingham. He would love to play larger arenas including theatres, and wants to be the centre of attention where everyone is focused on him.
When he plays in restaurants due to the hustle and noise Julian feels he doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. He started playing on a regular saxophone and has progressed to a tenor sax over the past 15 years. He decided to play the tenor sax as it’s a unique instrument. His main influence is Kenny G and would love to be as well known.

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nicoleluvsbgt06/06/2009 18:17:12

he was talented but there was really good acts this year that diserved it more x

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tomantroy04/06/2009 21:08:17

Proffesionals in music would agree that he wasn't amazing. He played with passion and it sounded good, but SO many people (most teachers in fact) can play that well and better.

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lozzard12303/06/2009 20:54:19

WOWWW ...your sound is amazing x

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i.love.scott.bruton03/06/2009 12:10:58

I Think He Should Have Won, He's Absolutely Amazing! Want Him To Play At My 18th Birthday Next Year :L It Would Make My Day :L

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northern fox02/06/2009 17:13:54

What is the name of the song Julian played in the final? Was it from a musical? I recognise and like it but can't put my finger on where its from!

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babessx01/06/2009 17:44:56

julian i think your apsoluty amazing, you sould make your own cd for definate. i cant belive you didnt win, i was gutted :( hope you have a good future x

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sandra nanny01/06/2009 17:26:18

I could listen to you all day!!! Please release a CD of more wonderful tunes. You certainly have gained a lot of fans and you really have a great talent. Sorry you did not win but to us who like your music you will always be a winner!!!

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mando200901/06/2009 16:25:07

Please please Julian release a CD !! with your choices of songs !! your playing is absolutly mezmarizing ! you made me hold my breath ... wonderful please keep it up.

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janet - france01/06/2009 15:37:17

I will follow with interest Julian's career and if a CD comes out I will buy it. My Father was a clarinet player and self taught saxaphone player and was lead wind in the MLO BBC Birmingham, well done for bringing real music talent to BGT. Listen to you soon.

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karasampson.01/06/2009 15:01:28

Woah! he is great but i didnt reaaly agree on him winning?

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sjpred7331/05/2009 20:29:38

Julian, wow!!!! you have an amazing talent and you made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. pls pls pls release "songbird" by Kenny G. I hoped you would do it for the final. I hope the future is bright, i have no doubt it will be. Mr Simon Cowell sign him now!!!! I look forward to the CD and "Songbird" being the title track

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welsh sax player31/05/2009 19:38:09

Congratulations! you was amazing, if you bring out a cd then I will buy it!. the uk needs a kenny g and you fit the bill. well done.

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freshpamela31/05/2009 18:23:01

Congratulations!!!! You are great!

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jude john31/05/2009 13:50:38

Jude in Sutton UK Here Fantastic....please add a MY SPACE page and put ur songs + a CD for us to buy. You are the new KENNY G & NAJEE and add them to your my space site.

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harpero31/05/2009 12:53:02

Diversity performed a different complex routine in each heat and deserved to win. Julian played played the same tune in the final that he played in the first heat. He's a professional musician and should have had something in his repertoire that would have stolen the show then maybe he would have won. He said he didn't have much time to practice which is not an excuse when you've been playing for 25 years.

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julia regan derbyshire31/05/2009 12:52:32

Julian, Well Done!!. I voted for you several times. You have a gift- you moved me to tears.My father is a classical/ jazz musician, music teacher and composer from Birmingham (Bryan Lester) and so I know from him how difficult it is to be noticed and acheive your dream. Congratulations once again and good luck for an amazing career- so well deserved. Best wishes Julia from Derby

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cookeemonster31/05/2009 12:10:49

Julian, you gave an amazing performance in the final. Many congratulations on getting into the top three. You had my vote all along and I think you are so talented. You are an inspiration to anyone who wishes to play a musical instrument. I have no doubt that you will be signed by someone very soon and you will have all the recognition that you deserve at last. Can't wait to see your first CD on the shelves ! Well done Julian - you are a star !

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charlotte82431/05/2009 10:45:44

Well done!! Where are the jeans julian wore in the final from?? anyone know?

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kelly fae bellshill scotland30/05/2009 23:32:07

well done Julian you were super tonight & should be very proud of yourself xxx :) x

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cathie5630/05/2009 23:19:23

Julian, you are fantastic, as soon as you release a cd I will buy it, I said you were a mirror image in musical genius just like Kenny G well done, Hope you get everything you want in show business love to your family xxxxx Good luck for your future

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xx zzay xx30/05/2009 23:17:03

Hey Julian, what a wonderful performance, i love your music, its beautiful, n i liked your song choice in the semi-final, good luck in ur future!! xXxXx

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dawnyhunter30/05/2009 22:56:59

Julian, beautiful song choice, your performance deserved your place.

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bunnyhop2830/05/2009 22:43:42

To Julian My name is Barney, I'm 22 from Brighton and I would love to be your drummer in any gigs/albums you bring out. I went to Brighton Institute of Modern Music, am trained to grade 8 level have played in 6 bands and you can check me out at www.myspace.com/waxonwaxoff28 Anyway enough said you should combine stavaros flately and julian lol no only joking :) Well do to Julian on coming third. He'll get appreciated now, and all my female friends kept saying he has sex appeal ! lol Barney

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transnw30/05/2009 22:08:34

Unlucky, Julian, but I'm sure that not only will your confidence be hugely boosted, but your door will get a good hammering from those wanting to sign you up for work. Good luck to you and your family from now on (although I doubt you'll need just luck now).

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transnw30/05/2009 21:41:50

I had to vote more than once for Julian. I am not at all musical, but had a tear in my eyes as he played. It was sublime and I am so envious of his talent on the saxophone.

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