By BRIDGET COOK
JAYMIE Deboucherville hopes his future is in music, whether it be busking on the streets and gigging in pubs or playing his original songs to thousands in packed stadiums.
Now the Clyde musician is one step closer to achieving the latter after making it through the first audition and to the boot camp stage on Channel 7s The X Factor on Tuesday night.
Jaymie, 21, has been dubbed as a favourite on the hit show after bringing the celebrity judges and crowd to their feet, and even tears to some eyes, with his rendition of Wonderwall by Oasis.
“Last year we had such amazing singers. I have to say I was nervous about this year, how are we going to top that. We’ve now got you,” said Natalie Bassingthwaighte about his performance.
It was a reaction Jaymie said he was not expecting, particularly given he only picked up the guitar and started singing three years ago at the age of 18.
The former Hallam Senior College student said when he was starting out he was hesitant about sharing his music with others.
“I was really only singing for a few family and friends, who encouraged me to do something with my music,” he said.
“Eventually I put a cover on YouTube and things have just progressed with my music and writing from there.”
Jaymie started playing gigs around Melbourne and has build up a strong following on YouTube and Facebook where he shares his music online.
He said he decided to try out for The X Factor after realising music was something he wanted to pursue a career in – a stark difference to his current employment of working in a Dandenong factory.
“Music makes me happy so I want to try and make a life out of it,” he said.
“I hope X Factor shows everyone what I can do and hope that people enjoy my music as much as I enjoy other artists music.”
Jaymie said he was not expecting the amazing reaction he got from the judges and crowd and walked off stage in disbelief at what had happened.
“I honestly did not see it coming,” he said.
“It was so humbling to have that many people stand up for me at the end of the performance, the whole Hisense Arena were on their feet.
“I went out there hoping people would just listen to my music.
“I’m lost for words that it was so well received.”
Jaymie said he plans to aim higher with his singing and hoped The X Factor experience would help him achieve it.
“I hope to be able to perform for a living,” he said.
“I want to be sharing my original songs, writing songs, learning and putting my whole heart into it and get somewhere with my music.
“Whether it is playing gigs or busking or in bigger venues, I guess we’ll see.
“I want to thank everyone for the support, love and kinds words just after the first audition, I’m so grateful for it.”
To see more of Jaymie’s music and follow his journey, search ‘debouchmusic’ on YouTube and Facebook.
