Aurelien, The Voice winner: "We exchanged phone numbers with Zazie."

You admitted feeling guilty after your victory, is that still the case?

Aurélien: A little, because we all deserved to win. I wondered if I had stolen the victory from them. But the people who choose, I have to accept.

you didn’t apply for SoundHow did they contact you?

It was Sarah, Bruno Berberes’ assistant casting director, who noticed my cover.Greetings to Meryem in my village church. The video has only been viewed 50 times on YouTube! At first I refused to do the show, I didn’t feel legitimate because my presence on stage was not my strength. They reassured me and invited me to meet in Paris to discuss the matter. It took an hour, I had a great time, so I got carried away, I trusted them.

Now that the adventure is over, you did you gain confidence

Yes, my mood has changed a lot. The love of people growing in stages carries me. It forced me, I wanted to honor them. People believe me, and I should do the same.

During the blind auditions, four coaches turned…

What a surprise! I was hoping there was one that turned upside down, but that was tough. Most of the time, the chairs don’t turn while the lyrics are being sung. I also wanted to choose Zazie and she was the first to return.

How was coaching with Zazie?

There is a bond that was created and developed from the very beginning. We don’t see each other much, but it’s always very intense. Apotheosis was our semi-final duo (ten load-bearing walls, Note). I fulfilled a dream! I saw him move after our hug, I was very touched. I realized that he was much stronger than I had imagined. Zazie is a very sensitive and natural person as seen on TV. You can’t imagine that he has had a career of 30 years, filling rooms… I went to see him in Antibes to prepare for the pre-final tour. It was a completely different setting from the show and it was great. He ate with me. He had his daughter with him, but he was telling me everything he did. That was how it was with all the people there!

What advice did he give you?

Zazie definitely wanted me to sing with my heart no matter what I did. He also taught me how to wet the pieces. I always tended to smile, was happy and wanted to savor every moment. But it doesn’t work for sad songs!

you sang break the sound Great moment in the finale with Patrick Bruel!

I haven’t watched the footage yet, but something happened. It was huge. I met him three hours ago, we just rehearsed, but the tide went by so quickly. I hit him on the shoulder just before going on stage, I said, “I’m picking up some of Johnny’s radio waves, are you allowed?He laughed and said to me:Take it, there are many!“He told me so many anecdotes about Johnny, it was crazy!

Florent Pagny, who aroused the desire to sing, made a surprise debut in the semi-finals…

Yes, the camera was with me at that time, my reaction did not go unnoticed! (Laughs) I wasn’t on the set anymore. SoundI was just a kid who saw a superhero coming. It was fascinating, I’ve never felt this before. I will never forget this moment.

there are too many steps inside SoundHow did you manage your stress?

As the adventure progresses, we become less and less in number, so we become more united and serene. It’s a different stress, we’re more focused. But yesterday I had a major stress attack before the jackpot. For the first time this season I forgot an entire team during rehearsals and it didn’t come back to me. I totally missed my rehearsal, it ruined me for an hour. But voice coach Nathalie had me repeat the text over and over.

During the super cross battles, Mika had a key role in your destiny…

Literally saved my day. The public had chosen to keep Lummen Nae, so if he hadn’t been there, I would have been eliminated before the semi-finals. I was lucky to be there. As Zazie remembers yesterday, she told me that my life would change. So I can no longer allow myself to doubt myself.

you joined X factor in the past, what’s the difference Sound ?

This is the constant benevolence of every human being. Sound. In the end, there was not a single inappropriate moment of the discussion.

As a store owner, you get unpaid leave to continue your adventure in TF1, and then file a breach of contract claim. Was it difficult to decide?

At first, yes. I am a very home person, I prioritize work safety. But because of how big it was and I always got a job, I said to myself: “It’s now or never“.

Between Soundcoached by your idol and your marriage, the year 2023 is yours!

It’s been a crazy year, everything will change and not just for me. For my family, for everyone. But we will try to find the right balance to get the most out of it. Yesterday I saw tears and pride in my daughter’s eyes, I think that’s the greatest gift a father can give.

What will the rest look like after this victory?

I’m on tour from January 2024 to April for the show. 500 votes for the queen. There will be many other projects by then, but we haven’t discussed them yet.

You juggle musical styles, do you want to keep it that way?

It would bother me to stay in one style, but I want to stay accessible so that as many people as possible identify with my music. I want to sing in French with a mix of influences: Muse, Bocelli, Josh Groban, Florent Pagny, Queen, instrumental, electronic…

Zazie alreadya little idea“On a collaboration with you…

I learned when you were living, it was great! At the end of the evening we exchanged our phone numbers. He’s focusing on his tour for now, but I’m very happy. When he says something, he does it. Patrick Bruel also invited me to sing with him in Toulouse Zazie has an idea to collaborate with you?

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