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11/03/2006
The next American idol is…..
The standards for American Idol is much higher than that for other countries…for reasons that are quite obvious. Americans are more ‘vocally’ inclined and parents tend to nurture the talents of their kids from young. For us, Asians, if you tell your parents that you want to be a singer, you’ll get a smirk, a pat on the back, a shake of the head and ‘Sorry, son/daughter. You aren’t going to be rich being a singer in this country’.
And the truth is…it is true.
I remember telling my dad about me wanting to be a singer. He didn’t disapprove of my ‘hobby’ or ‘talent’; in fact, I think he was (and is still) kind of proud of my singing because he is quite a proficient singer himself. (Heard he serenaded my mom when he was courting her. Ahem!) But the harsh reality of it is, you’d have to be damn near perfect if you want to be a singer in this country (Malaysia, by the way) if not, you have to sing in a certain way (read: Rock or alternative) or be a certain race/religion in order to make it here. Chances of making it big as a singer in Malaysia is rather slim for non-Malays because the market is too small. Chinese would rather listen to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singaporean, Korean singers. Indians would rather buy albums from REAL Indian singers. Therefore, the market is limited to Malay songs. If you don’t sing it, you won’t make it. As simple as that.
I have to admit that over the years, the market has changed a bit. For alternative groups like Too Phat and all that (no pun intended but it sounded lyrical), they’re unique and superb in singing and churning out catchy songs. They successfully emulate the West culture and intertwined it with Malaysian culture to make them so sellable. In fact, I had friends (actually Clients) who asked me if Too Phat was Malaysians.
Anyway, Paula, Randy and Simon (bless his mouth! Love him cause I always agree with him although I don’t agree with his delivery) have trimmed the troop down to the last best 12 contestants. And I have my favorites.
And they are….
First choice….Katherine McPhee
Young, beautiful, and possesses an incredibly addictive voice! The last song she sang (cannot remember the title but it goes something like ‘Freedom, Freedom, Freedom….’ Absolutely ROCKED. Even Simon Cowell was bowled over. And we all know it takes a lot to impress Simon Cowell. She’s got the whole package, really. In the music industry, you have to be beautiful too…that’s the sad truth and without it, chances are slimmer. Talking about slimmer….my second choice is….
Mandisa
GAWD!!! That voice! That voice! She puts everyone to shame and make everyone else look like Kingergarten students trying to impress the headmistress with their ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars”. She’s got that voice but….she doesn’t have the body. Like is said, in order to truly make it, she needs an image. The image goes with the body and that is why some people make it and some people don’t. No matter how big your voice is, if your body is big, your chances are not. And this is my opinion of Mandisa. Poor girl. She might NOT become the next idol, but she will definitely get a lot of recording offers!
My third choice is...
Taylor Hicks
Now, he looks to be oldest of the lot and has the least chance to become the next idol. Everyone is young and beautiful. Taylor is neither young nor beautiful. But he’s got this charismatic quality about him…you know, that star quality in him that is really quite hard to deny. You look at him and go…”Man, this man can sing!” Not only is Taylor a good singer but he’s a brilliant performer. Unafraid, unique and absolutely confident in himself and his ability, this is what Taylor Hicks has and this is what is needed to be the next American Idol.
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I kind of like Kevin Covais. Thought he was quite good considering his age. But I like Mandisa too. so confusing....
Posted by: dina | 11/03/2006
Wow, you're so current, Marsha. I think I'm still at the very first American Idol LOL. I don't have the patience to sit through all the rounds so I'll have to count on your blog to update me :o)
Posted by: clair | 13/03/2006
I like those you've mentioned above. Taylor Hicks is not too bad looking, if he dyes his hair.
Ace Young is so handsome. And I think Kellie Packer has a good chance to make it (Simon said he prefers her to Carrie Underwood!!)
Posted by: Lydia Teh | 14/03/2006
Hi Guys,
Dina, unfortunately, I think Covais is going to be the next to be booted out. The last one booted out todate (20.3.2006) was Melissa (which was expected, anyway. She's just too...BLAND). He (Kevin) CAN sing but he's such a....a.....whatchamacallit??? little boy? someone with cheeks you want to pinch?? And despite the fact that he ditched his current girlfriend a couple of times so that he can have a bigger portion of the market 'share', I don't think he's got it. The 'IT' or "X" factor. He's got the drive, but he needs more than that. I am, honestly, very surprised he's still in the race! He's got the audience under his control, man. Which is good cause that's what being a singer (idol) is all about. I know....pppphhhttthhhhh!!!!
Clair, me current??? Naaawww!!! I have to bribe my kids to get off Disney Channel so that I can watch the program. Other times, I visit the Idol website and catch up. :-) Poor me. And since I am interested in singing and all that....I REALLY WANT TO WATCH and I am tired of Jo Jo Circus, Rollie Pollie, and PB and J!!!!
LYdia, yeah....actually Taylor is not too bad looking. He's actually kinda cute! And very 'optimistic' and 'energetic'. I like that. And he's got those dance moves that....you know, don't know whether to grin and laugh or grimace!!! But he's really fun! LIke Paula said, he's just the KING on stage and she might decide to us4e his moves or her next choreography project or something. It's really addictive cause he looks like he was BORN on stage or something!!! I like people like that......
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