I don't understand why every time one of these threads pop up people have to start tearing down the person or point out every flaw or point to big stars that are much better.
It's not appealing because its the most talented person on earth. It's appealing because it's a feel good story. It's someone without the Hollywood glam and glitz coming out of total obscurity and showing more talent that the vast majority of us have or could ever hope to have. And in this case, its totally and completely unexpected. Everyone (well almost everyone, apparently) loves an underdog.
It's it gimmicky? Sure. But that's point. How many of us have tapped our feet to a catchy song on the radio? And how many of those same people tear down the musicians afterward because they're nowhere near the talent level of JS Bach. Of course they're not, it can still be enjoyable and even impressive without being the finest thing mankind has ever produced.
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