So whos next to go? By the look of the votes, it could be anybody! Well anybody excluding Mawi & Felix I guess. Its so obvious those two are rock solid - 21 points between the 2nd spot & 3rd is really unheard off! Might as well do the finals soon, I dont think Mawi can be beaten. I suggest the Akademi do one final concert for just Mawi & Felix to battle it out. While the rest have their own final too. I know that sounds stupid but take a look at the percentages now, its very obvious who will be King. Yes, I predict, if this trend goes on, for the 3rd year running will be a guy. Boring.
Lately, I've been trying to think of how could Mawi be getting that much support/votes from his fans. What factors contributed to that dominating number? Are the fans just letting out their anger over his early elimination in the Prelude concert? I dont think his performance that night deserves the ratings where he is now. Nothing outstanding about it. I think what his fans and most people can relate to him is his life story. Being in a keluarga susah, trying to support his family and his image of a down-to-earth individual who is active in religious activities might have been the factors. People suddenly can relate to him and see justification in his cause. So people naturally wish to see him suceed as they may be in his position and is fighting for what he is trying to achieve too - trying to give a better living to his family. Its only normal for people to think, "If I cant make it, atleast someone who is in the same situation as mine, could." So I'll say its a mixed emotions vote, if theres such things. I'm no expert in psychology but I'm just speaking my mind, so please dont blast me.
I hope its a quite valid point to ponder. I'm not anti Mawi at all, I'm just merely studying the factors of human behaviours that could contribute in such favouritism of a particular person. I think Mawi's connections with his fans is more than just his talent. So far we have seen no versatility in his performances. Him forgetting his lyrics in the second concert doesnt deserve the votes he got that night. It seems that he cant do anything wrong now, no matter how much it seems he messes-up, he will be on top still. I admitt he has a likeable character with a good voice but I can see no entertainer qualities in him yet. I hope to see him grow though so that the votes from his fans can be truly justified. But if he doesnt rise up to the challenge, then we are in for a boring AF3.
And on a slightly tender note, the Diari yesterday was surely a Kleenex, ooppps! a Premier moment. Touching moments indeed seeing all of giving their greetings to their dads. It was kinda funny too as with some, you cant even make out what are they trying to say, kesian Ekin. I agree with JK about the shoe & greeting cards sponsorship, its less fun than like before when the students had to make their own gift and present. I think Vince still tops being the most creative with his dancing Elvis cups. Yesterday also we saw the Tutors reviewing the last concerts' performances with the students. I hope all have learned their short-commings and put some more effort for the next one. We also see them being assigned new songs for the 3rd concert, most of the songs seems alright. No toughie really.
Felix - Memori Bahagia (Sahri AF1). I dont see the high notes being a problem to him. its the feel factor that he should worry about.
Akma - Lagu Rindu (Siti Nurhaliza). A fun song and she should be able to put some color into this. It'll be tough not to sound like Siti here.
Mawi - Gadis Melayu (Othman Hamzah/Jamal Abdillah). An oldy. ~Siapa bilang gadis melayu tak menawan~Tak menarik hati~Tiada memikat~ Yes I'm a veteran so thats why I know this song! Hahaha.... This is a fun song and he should make good of this.
Ekin - Mimpi Sedih (Emylia Contessa). ~Diri ku tak pernah lepas dari penderitaan~ Yes another oldy and a karaoke favorite of mine. I thought this song was originally sang by Broery Marantika but anyways, her vocals should handle this song nicely.
Fuad - Gerimis Di Lautan (Sudirman). Is this considered Irama Malaysia? Well I think Fuad will be able to handle it nicely and it'll be interesting to see him joget to this. Putting a rap into this would be risky huh?
Idayu - Curiga (Ning Baizura). I hope Aznil wont do his overkilled Ning impression again. Idayu should be handle this song, she has to shine with this song and make her mark.
Kefli - Keindahan Pantai (The Zurah II). Havent heard of this song yet, so no comment.
Marsha - Lelaki Idaman (Melly Goeslow). *Ehem*ehem* Thanks dear! Hahahaha terus prasan! An upbeat number that should see her doing some jumpy dance routine. Vocally she can surely cope with it.
Reza - Mungkin Nanti (PeterPan). Millions of people are really gonna be pissed at Reza if he didnt perform well for this song. Whatever image/style he performed for this song, it will be long remembered. This is his make or break song.
Aidil - Anak Dara Rindu (P. Ramlee). An easy song. But that said, he will really have to put some feel into this and also a style of his own. He does not want to sound like he is in a karaoke competition at a wedding reception.
Amy - Asmaradana (Tiara Jacqueline). This should be fun. She has to give it all here and really make her stage presence dominating.
Yazer - Suatu Masa (M. Nasir). I dont see him having any problem with this.
Amylea - Anggapanmu (Ziana Zain). I think this is the song that will lontarkan her suara. I wonder if they'll low down a key eventhough I think she should have no problem at all with it.
So from the looks of it, the 3rd concert is gonna be another cracker. Who do you think will leave next? Click on comments and tell me who & why. Cheers!
