As usual the show kicks off with Aznil. He welcomes the Bruneian viewers but no mention of not being able to vote was mentioned, touchy subject so its best not to elaborate really. Then time for the students to give their intro. Everyone looks good, especially theladies! Felix looks hilarious! They really pimped him up! So cute! Hahahaha... Marsha *sigh* was simply gorgeous! Aznil had to talk fast, no wasting time! As he said, 14 students, chop chop!
Idayu - Superstar. No real challenge for her vocals. Really silly that shes been given this song. Whatwas is they want to check on her? Diction? I think she was ok. Her impro on the high note seems not songam with the song. At times she seemed out of tune.I think the judges got it all wrong. I think therewas not much she could do about it. 3/5.
Kefli - Mungkin. I think his voice is not soft enough to carry this song. It doesnt sound so soothing at all. At times it was pitchy and he seemed uncomfortable, probably trying to control his tongue? He has no problem hitting the high notes but again his low keys are is just all over the place. I agree with Kudsia, he made it his version but it lacks feel as Hattan said. 3/5.
Elliza - Aku, Dia dan Kamu. Hmmm... She was out totally out of tune! I wonder what happened? Hattan was cool not to mention about it though. I was actually speechless. Was the acting bit distracting her? She surely has the attitude and definately one feisty lady. Full marks on penghayatan though. 3/5.
Fuad - Puteri. Suprisingly pleasant. It shows he is really trying hard to give the song his own flava, rnb balladish. He got the feel and the facial expression for the song too. I'd say well done, even Kudsia was touched. Also Hattan was spot-on when he said Fuad needs stamina. 3/5.
Amy - Sesalan. Should've put more attitude to that song. She could handle the song but at times she seemed reaching hard. The low keys sounds a bit gibberish too. Kudsia got it right about she not enjoying the song. Adlin was getting to annoy me at this point but I guess he knows bestbut he has to remember this is not the theatre and none of this people are stage trained. Hattan I like, didnt have to say much but gets to the point. 3/5.
Yazer - Sejati. Another rocking performance by Yazer. He is getting to be really good at this. Next week, please give him a Dat SM Salim song or best still, a Dato M Daud Kilau number. That said, his low keys were not impressive though. Oh, note to hairstylist: please do something with his hair. I agree with Kudsia, not an Awie clone. And yes the guitar was distracting as Hattan said. 3.75/5.
Amylea - Asmara. She looks so sassy and cabaretty (if theres such thing) in a good way. You can see shes really digging the song and was really in character. I loved it. Even Adlin was impressed and geram in a good way too. Zahid, Farah *sigh* & Nana was such a good kezutan, I bet it gave the AF3 bunch a good boost to do 'yang terbaaaiikkk'. Cliche. 4.25/5.
Aidil - I Don't Want To Miss My Flight. Hehehe Aznil so klakar! OK he didnt start out so well and throughout the song he was just all over pitchy and souless. The song was so stiff and totally had no feel to it. He was like expressionless too. His versatility has been proven - that he doesnt have it. But to give him some credit, this is not an easy song. Not many people can do a steven tyler song well. 2.5/5.
Ekin - Joget Sayang Disayang. Ohh maakkkk cutenya Ekin! Puteri Labuan indeed! That basuh pinggan clip was just funny. Unfortunately she didnt sound so comfy with the song. She was pitchy at times. I think they should've raised another key, this song is too low for her big voice. The stage antics of Felix is just distracting rather than helpful. Adlin was definately flirting! Lay off dude! Shes mine! Hahaha... But overall she really pleased the judges. I was also so carried away that I reached my phone to vote but stopped when I remembered I cant! 4.25/5.
Felix - Berjuta Batu. This guy is one funny dude. He is definately in the finals. His style was truly his, no copy-copy. The song was no challenge at all. He handled it with ease. I dont have the words for it but I'd say it was the most enjoyable performance of the night. His "Alamak!" was just hilarious! 4.5/5.
Akma - Cahaya. Well she definately add her on style to this song. The high notes really showed-off her crips vocals, just the low notes were a lil bit off. She gave her best to give more soul to song and personally I think she did well. And true like Kudsia said, she has confidence. Adlin was impressed and so did Hattan. 4/5.
Marsha - Ingin Bersamamu. Again, simply stunning *sigh*. Her first note was simply melting. It was such captivating performance. I bet everyone was just bengang. Her play with the camera was seducing and the feel she injected the song I'm sure made everyone fell in love with the song! Mannnn I need a smoke! Hehe... So anyone still doubt about her taken in back? Oh Adlin is flirting again, BLUURRGGHHHH! For the second time tonight, I wish I could vote! Tomorrow, must get the DVD, wanna watch her performance again and again! 4.75/5.
Reza - Terhangat Di Pasaran. And enjoyable performance, although at times he sounds 'semput'. I think this type is song is his genre. The backing of the rest of the guys were good too but at one point it was as if Fuad's performance. The judges agreed with me on this eventhough Adlin actually blabber too much. 3.75/5.
Mawi - Dari Kekasih Untuk Kekasih. Definately the man everyone wants to see tonight. He looks dashing in that (leather?) jacket, bad boy he can be. And his performance was a lil disappointing. He just lacks the feel once he got into the song, the starting was good. Mawi has potential and we will for sure see him in the finals. Hattan was disappointed that Mawi forgot the lyrics but I guess to his fan, it didnt really matter. 3/5.
And with that the voting was closed. Overall a good improvement from last week. Its gonna be toughseeing someone go when they had performed well. And then for the first time, we see 14 students doing the Menuju Puncak. They did well, we can see Mawi & Marsha working hard to catch up with the rest.
Then abruptly we cut to the news? But then in about 15 seconds we're back (also abruptly) and in less than a minute, with less drama, the bag came up and then Aznil announced Elliza was the first to go! For a few seconds everyone was 'bengang' and then the tears and hugging starts. Aznil was in tears as he said good night and to stay tuned for the Imbasan.
Gosh! It didnt cross my mind that she would go, I thought it would either be Kefli, Reza or Aidil. Three years in a row now that a girl was the first to go. I know she didnt do so well tonight but I think last week her Elegi Sepi was good. Oh well, time for a break - yes this is another blow by blow account of the show, so mind the typo errors hehe...
Imbasan is on. M Nasir was the first interviewed. He said overall he was satisfied. Asked about the judges reviews, he said he could relate to some of them, well atleast 60% of it. And when asked if he was acting up as the principal but his answer was somehow about how some people on AF2 was tone deaf! Ooouucchhh! Initially he answered he is kinda a romantic principal! Good one sifu! He is indeed a caring soul and eventhough AF3 hasnt gone far, I think he will be good for AF3.
When asked who was most disappointing, he said Mawi. Wow! he definately wont be popular with Mawi's fans but infact thats the truth. His most favourite was Akma & Felix. Indeed I would agree with that. Once in awhile we see clips of the sifu in the Akademi giving his advices and 'teguran'. He also said Elliza has a bigger talent than some of the people who are safe tonight. And with that we go for another break.
And we're back with Elliza. Aznil said he is sad that he didnt have a chance to get to know her well. When asked if she felt she should be out, she somehow admitt that she had a strong feeling that she was gonna leave. Its obvious Aznil was not happy with the result. We then see some clips of her in the Akademi, its clear she is a very studious girl. And as she said the person she will miss most is Idayu, her tears flow. I think people not voting because if she is too playfull for her age, thats just silly. That has nothing to do with her on stage performance.
Another break. I went to check AFs official site and it shows Mawi has 56% And second place Felix is only 15% Surely a big error here. Anyways were back with Elliza joined by her dad and brother. No need to guess if they are disappointed or shocked or unhappy really. All they can say is that they have always been supportive for her. After seeing her clip, Aznil said he saw a daring performance, usually in privious years it only comes on a later stage of the show. When asked who she thinks will win it this year, she said Idayu and her dad agrees too.Then some more clips of her saying goodbye to her teachers and Aznil took the opportunity to erase any speculations that may arise saying that it was an instant elmination, it was obvious its a time factor. Then the AFUNDI charts were shown and no suprise, Mawi is on top with 20% and the second last was actually Fuad! The most shocking placing was Reza, who jumped up to the third spot! As the show comes to an end, Elliza and her dad says thanks to all. She has such a cool dad really.
Added Sunday June 12: This was the actual standings after the concert;
Mawi - 20%
Felix - 19%
Reza - 6%
Marsha - 6%
Amylea - 5%
Ekin - 5%
Amy - 5%
Idayu - 5%
Yazer - 5%
Kefli - 5%
Akma - 5%
Aidil - 5%
Fuad - 5%
Elliza - 4%
And thats the end of it all. Maybe Elliza wont be able to go as far as the finals but she certainly doesnt deserved to leave tonight. I dont wanna mention names but its obvious again and again, the voting is not really about talent, its always on other factors. It seemed this year the AFUNDI kesian is back again.
