Idol Mania(C)
What a way to start my blog. Finally, I am into it. I registered a while back but never got the chance and the guts to start. Anyway, here it is.
Yes, I am an Idol craze. I really enjoy watching people perform and grow during their journey with the Idol. I follow the Australian Idol since it started last 2003. I also follow the American Idol, Channel Ten showed only the 3rd and the 4th seasons but when they decided not to show the 5th season here, it did not stop me. My reliable source was able to provide me the weekly "what’s going on?" with the American Idol till the grand finals.
Wait, there’s more! Ahhh, Philippine Idol. I started watching it last night. The revs I have been getting from my "so so expert" critics were: Not as good as Oz Idol, Judges criticisms were not constructive, the performances were not as good as Oz Idol…so on and so forth. Well, it made me want to watch it more. I need to laugh so I need to watch it.
When I started watching the first episode in the CD was the audition in Davao. I seen a lot of talented hopefuls apart from the over confident wannabes. Yes, forgive the judges, it was their first show and from what I could see, the standards for the Philippine Idol are too high. Aaaaaakkkk!
Yes, yes, there is Marky-Mark from NY who flew to Switzerland to do his tertiary/university degree. Why did he need to broadcast in the middle of the show that he had a dilemma where he should fly to SWITZERLAND as his parents wanted him to continue his studies even if Idol or being a performer is his ultimate dream (for idol ratings I guess, there has to be a drama on it)? Are his parents crazy!? Why did his parents in the first place let him fly to Davao via Pasig (Manila) from NY to audition and now telling him to leave the Idol and fly to Switzerland? They gave him false hopes and disappointment. Gosh, don’t want to do that to my kids. Poor Mark, it was his chance to be the next pin-up boy of the nation. And what turned me off as well that Mark emphasized that he will study in Switzerland…so what? I studied in one of the greatest and coolest schools…in Philippines.
I managed to watch the boys night only and am very disappointed that Ramirr did not even make it to the top 12. He was the best among the Philippine’s best that night. He is an artist, he rocks, belted the high notes and made me feel the song (okay, enough that crap about me). If I can vote, I will vote for him. I will even make a poster of him : Guns and Ramirr (instead of Guns and Roses- rock). Love his Bed of Roses rendition. Anyway, I have to accept that not everyone agrees with me.
Miguel, what can I say, he’s got the look, the style, the height, and the package so I guess the viewers forgave him with his singing style and song arrangement. They believe that he will shine.
Jan, can’t undestand Mr. C that he cannot connect. I even tried to close my eyes when I was listening to his Bridge Over Troubled Water (Yes, I am so baduy) just to try to feel his song. I can feel it… I can feel it! Maybe Mr. C fell asleep or got drowned with his song. Anyway, Mr. C is one of the best critics I have seen. To be honest, the judges in Pinoy Idol are very encouraging and diplomatic. If you could only see and hear the judges’ comments in Oz Idol, it could crash your confidence in an instant.
Drea, he’s got everything. He was comfortable and at the same time enjoying in entertaining the crowd with his performance. That is what is all about. Luvv the Toby Mcguire look and my son, Christopher, is crazy about spider man. In fact, he believes that Spidey's fave Filo dishes are adobo and sinigang that's why these are his fave dishes.
Getting back on track...
Hang on, during the boys night, I am wondering why are they singing those songs? The Footloose, Tell her about it and Macho? These are the songs that will not be sung here in Oz by the Idol contestants. Even Raymond’s dance move? Too pa-cute! Anyway, it worked apart from the professionalism. I am wondering if the techie error did not happen, is he still in the top 4? Hmmmmm...
I thought and compared between Oz Idol and Pinoy Idol and realized that there is no basis to compare from each other as they are both different on it’s own style, taste and 80’s songs never die in Phils. They live from generation to generation. It is a virus and it is the Pinoy genes. VIVA LA 80's KANTAS!!!
The guys gave what the viewers wanted to see, therefore, they all gave justice to the songs they sang and hats off to them! The judges were even good and I love Mamita’s (PC) great sense of humour and the maturity she brings to the show: you can never be too old and can always stay cool. Ryan is very entertaining and spontaneous, FM and Mr. C were very constructive. I dig what they say. Yeah, I dig it man!
My husband saw me last night while watching the Pinoy Idol, that I was laughing terribly and even gave standing ovation to Ramirr apart from closing my eyes to the last performer and Noel thought that I was asleep already…I was just trying to feel Jan’s song.
I haven’t seen the ladies night but I am sure they gave a blast of fun. I made sure I checked the official website this afternoon to see the final 12.
http://www.philippineidol.com/
Australian Idol: So much to talk about. This is the show whenever it is going on, I am on a different world, another dimension and outside the universe. My husband knows that he cannot talk to me during Oz Idol, even he is very, very, very hungry, he cannot ask me to prepare his meal as I will not do it. I want total silence during this show and I don’t think my kids could give the solitude that I want during Idol shows for they keep on trying to get my attention from them. Every Monday, if you need to talk to me and you are not an Idol follower, talk to the hand. That is, on Mondays only.
My favourites are Bobby Flynn, Jessica Mabouy and Mutto.
Bobby Flynn, when he enters the stage, I am so excited and anticipating what he will sing this time. I love to hear him sing. He is so different and with any songs he sings, he makes it his own songs… on his own style. Plus, BOBBY FLYNN on the CD covers, sounds very nice and marketable. He is THE artist. When he sings, I am drawn into his world (naks! scary! Hope he doesn’t start his own cult).
Jessica Mabouy, a young girl who is very natural when she performs. I like her and she has a good and smooth voice. I hope she stays on.
Mutto, very charismatic singer. He connects well with the audience when he sings for he is so sincere when he delivers his songs.
Because I had seen 3 seasons of Oz Idol in the past, I must say, this 4th one is the best ever. We have the most talented 12 finalists in their own style. It is and will always be a shame that each of them, their journey will end on the weeks that will come till there will be two left.
