OIAM started on Friday night. It was a Top 40 to Top 12 show! The overall quality was low i have to say. But maybe, it's still a little early to put on some high expectation from the fellow contestants. Maybe i am just impatient. *blush*
I am quite pleased with the Top 12 actually. Of course not all of them are good singers. But most of the contestants i support during Top 40 successfully entered the next round. So i think it'll be a competitive round for Top 12. Looking forward to enjoying it! *grin*
Let's see who do we have. We had Joel, who really looks like Charles! But unfortunately he couldn't sing as well as he looks. =D Then we have a well-established singer, Siti Sarah, whom i don't really like
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Then we have Joni, whom i thought is this year's "Suki". I know it's kinda rude to say it like that. But frankly, that's what i thought. And Mark is kinda cute. But if he is going to compare himself to Clay Aiken of American Idol over talent and skills, definitely not so wise of him. Mark should learn to play safe for the moment. Then we have Tiara, whom i think have the attitude but not so much of talent. She probably will get kicked out early in the competition. Maybe Top 8 or 9. But she keeps the fun in the show i guess. =x
However, these contestants have to show more confidence and personality. For example, Mark and Sarafina. Or else, it will be a lost to them. I really hope Mark does well though, since he has the "marketable look" or "commercial value". *smirk*
Speak of commercial value, the Vietnam Idol, Phuong Vy, got comment from Singapore judge [i believe is name is], Ken that she has got commercial value among the other Idols. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? It means, she has the looks! =D Even the two male host are fighting over her. =x
So. The Asian Idol was joined by six Idols from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, India, and Philippine [my goodness i still have trouble spelling Philippine =x]. Of course, judges are invited from all six countries as well. Representing our country is Paul Moss and our beloved Idol, Jaclyn Victor!
The hosts. There are three hosts, two male, one female. The female host is from Indonesia i guess. A male host from where i am not sure. But the other male host is none other than Jien from Malaysian Idol! -w00ts- He looks fatter! *smirk*
In my opinion, all six of them are great and potential singers. Phuong Vy has the looks! So does Hady Mirza from Singapore! If he puts up the correct hairstyle, he will look young and hot, i believe. =x But Phuong Vy is just simply..beautiful. That's the look factor. xP
About the singing. I didn't feel chills last night [considering now is almost 2 in the Sunday morning]. It's quite saddening. Paul commented about some "magic moment" and "winning performance" during some of his comment times. But i don't think anyone actually presented any performance near that level. The performance which has the most "winning performance" look might be Mike [Indonesian Idol]'s I believe I Can Fly.
India Idol's smile is real nice. That's something Paul even mentioned. Philippine Idol could have done a hell lot better with that potential soulful voice of hers. But she didn't. Vietnam Idol also could have done better with that BIG voice of hers! Her first performance was like a teaser. She showed us how huge her voice was! Even my dad had to say that she can likely beat Jac. However, her second song kinda failed us, sadly.
Indonesia Idol is just alright. I think he'd done alright to win. Because no one else did a magic moment. )= But Tzen Hong said Indonesial Idol's I believe I Can Fly can win the stage. Singapore Idol presented a nice emotional first song. But i am not so sure with his second one. He sang [i believe is] U2's Beautiful Day, which was the song sang by the first World Idol, Kurt Nilson [from Norway]. Kurt has the edgy rock voice to bring the song well. But Hady the Singapore Idol's voice is pop-like. I don't think he had a correct song choice. Although the performance was great, he could have done better with another more appropriate song choice.
Last but not least, our Malaysian Idol, Jaclyn Victor. I cannot believe that she was the first one to perform last night. It's, i believe, a disadvantage for her. However i think she still tried her best with what she could do on that performance. It was a face-paced song. She sang it well. But i am not sure if it reached the heart of millions. Second song was none other better than Gemilang. It might be boring to most Malaysians as that song plays over and over again on TV screen and radios as well. But it is indeed an meaningful and emotional song. I still remember how i had goosebumps when she sang it during her finale. The emotion was truly felt!
However.
I am not so sure about last night. Early of the performance, she took out her earphone. And i thought it was a sign of..bravery. A sign of courage. A sign of a will to win this competition. A sign that she will mesmerise milions and millions of people out there. A sign that, in the end, she will receive a standing ovation. A sign that, that..was going to be a truly emotional winning song.
Unfortunately, it was rather obvious that she was slightly uncomfortable. For what reason, i know not. Although technically, it was a spectacular performance. However, Singapore judge got it right. She did not enjoy the performance. She did not enjoy the whole process. And i think, the whole song lacked emotion. And magic. Those factors are the causes why Gemilang didn't become a winning song last night.
It was disappointing. At least, to me it is. I am not sure about others. But i knew it would be more than hard to win the crown at this stage. So, we'll just see how this will turn out tonight. All the best to Jac of course.
Oh yeah! Taylor Hicks is performing tonight! Although it's no biggy. And although i will prefer if the one performing is Melinda Doolittle, or Carrie Underwood. Or even Chris Daughtry. *smirk*
So. Looking forward to the results! =D
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