And irony dealt another death card for a talented young girl and saving again the one student almost everyone anticipated to leave. Its another sad result which I'm betting will happen again next week. I bet the odds are all good for Kefli to be in the final now.
Ok I'm sorry to end it here for now, I got other pressing matters to attend to. So stay tuned, be back in a few hours time with a full review of last nights concert.
2 hours later.....
Ok I'm back! So here goes my unprofessional review of Concert 8. The Hindustani style intro is nice. It made me smile to see everyone really getting into character. The most natural ofcourse is Amylea. I think every single one of them has the looks to star for a Bollywood movie. One thing spoiling all this, which caught my eye instantly, is their wardrobe! Some were just hideous! The stylist ought to be shot in the eyes - with a double barrel cannon! Anyway, I'll touch more on that as we go along.
The critics tonight is Kudsia, Yasmin Ahmad (award winning director of Sepet) & Syafinaz who looks lovely in pink.
The show started off with a bonus song instead of the usual display of current standings. Ladki Badhi Anjanee Hai was executed very nicely. It was fluid and nicely controlled despite the many troubles we've see them practising it in the Diari. Amylea gave a lil more oomph to the song with her solo dance routine. She handled it like a pro. Mawi going down to dance with the female tutors was a good touch too. For me, its the best bonus song performance so far. I'm giving it a 4.85/5. Kudsia was ecstatic about it. Yasmin said they've all exceeds her expectations. Syafinaz enjoyed it despite the students singing over a pre-recorded voice. Hello beb? They've got one week ok? You know they have to learn the dance steps for it and most importantly focus on their individual performances, and you expect them to know the words and sing a rather lengthy Indian song too? Give them credit please. Well I'm glad Aznil snapped back nicely at Syafinaz saying that atleast the students are singing over their own voice instead of other peoples' like in those Bollywood movies.
Ok so the standings were as below;
Mawi 27%, Felix 20%, Akma 13%, Marsha 12%, Amylea 12%, Yazer 10% & Kefli 7%
No suprise, its been like the from the start of the week.
Marsha is first to open the show. Her outfit is just ok. Last night, on TV, it sounded like her voice doesnt have the dynamics for this song. But hearing it again now, she actually did sounded just right for this song. Its no easy song but she did quite alright. Her vocals were definately fully challenged last night. Kudsia liked it. Yasmin said she couldnt get a feel of the song. Syafinaz said Marsha has improved tremendously and thought her voice throwing *hehe* was good. I'm giving it a 4.35/5.
Kefli was up next. His outfit were just tasteless. His song is all about Kembara, which I take to be the song of a drifter. So cant they give a more rugged nomad look? Sheessh! Anyway, I guess the clothes wont do any good to his colorless vocals. He was indeed covering every inch of the stage but hearing him now and also last night, I still think he is shouting most of the time. He does look comfy on stage. Kudsia said he redeemed himself with that performance. What for last week or the further back? I dont think so. Yasmin said he was brilliant and full of confidence. Ok I think brilliant is a lil bit too much really but hey, shes the professional right? Syafinaz said he needs to improve his notations(?), dont frown and shout so much. 2.5/5.
Then it was the moment of truth for Yazer to prove to everyone he can do a pop r'n'b ballad. I think he did quite ok. His low tones were still shaky and he sounded so controlled trying to hide that rock element, maybe. He had no problem with the chorus & bridge which was laced nicely with his husky vocals. Yasmin agreed with me on this part. Syafinaz said his first verse was flat and asked him to apply more vocal techniques next time. I cant quite recall what Kudsia said, I think something about him managing not to make it sound like a rock song. Oh and his outfit, the 3rd most hideous of the night. He is singing a romantic ballad for gods sake, cant he be dressed in a swanky suit? 3.5/5.
Next was Mr. Whirll ( I think thats the correct word for it). Again, hideous outfit - 2nd spot of the night. They made Mawi looked like a scruffy mechanic ready to act in Spanar Jaya (no I dont follow this series). Anyways, his performance is probably his best so far. Did they drop a key for this song? Just asking ok, please dont fire back. Theres a few sliding here and there and occasionally the nasyid lenggok rears its head. He needs to have a proper stance, how he did it last nite was just awkward. This was agreed by Syafinaz who also highlighted his diction and authenticity(?). Kudsia liked his expression while Yasmin said it was the most honest performance. 4.25/5.
Akma came next for what is now her last performance in the race to finals of AF3. She has done well so far despite her being highlighted as not having the X-factor. I dont think she'll enroll to the police academy anytime soon really, if she does, girl you can use your handcuffs on me anytime! *hahaha* But seriously, Akma has the potentials to be a recording artist. And Akma dear, if people still insist on the X-factor, go find some backing vocals and then call the group Akma & The X-Factor! *kekeke* Anyways, her performance was suprisingly good. Her geleks and gyrations were convincing despite her innocent girl-next-door image. Last night, her voice sound tenggelam (seriously I think the mic needs to be checked) on TV, but hearing her again now, she sounded even better despite moving a lil bit faster than the tempo on one part of the song. Kudsia said she her gyrations was probably how Beyonce would look like doing a dangdut song. Yasmin said she is unpretentious which is also meant honest in some ways. And also something about jamban, can someone highlight to me about that? Maklum lah saya ni orang muda! *hehe* Syafinaz said it was a good try, asked her stop tapping her fingers on the mic and the rest was some vocal professional lingo that I didnt quite remember. Her kezutan was when Ramlah Ram came on stage and gave the master version of the song, the rest of the students joined her as if tis another bonus song. 4.15/5. For Akma that is.
Then theres was some flower giving session. The ladies were called out, each given a bouquet of roses(?). Anyway, then their mum was called on stage. Akma gave hers to her mum. Marsha to her sister since her mum is not around and Amylea to his dad as her mum couldnt make all this while to the concerts because she isnt feeling well. I guess everyone was a bit clueless about this. Mothers day has long passed so whats the point? And also why only the female students? Anyway, it was all touching and it was ofcourse a Premier moment, especially for Amylea. I thought this was just a paid advert by the florist but I guess it was a build-up for the kezutan below.
And she was next. I dont know how this girl can control herself emotionally after all that, Amylea is just a pro. *Tabik spring* as you Malaysians would say. Well, the moment the music started, she already kicked-in into a wonderfully weird movement. She certainly put her own style into it and the same goes for the singing. She is no Ella clone, her vocal dynamics were just original. Miss Consistency does it again. And her kezutan, at the end of her performance when her mum walked out from behind was another teary moment. If you cant felt the emotion, then I'm sorry, you're simply heartless! *hehe* That must be the best feeling for Amylea, seeing her after so many weeks apart and the mum even belted out a verse from the song her daughter just sang! Now we know where she got the talent huh? Mummy & daughter album duet soon? You can bet on it! Her dad was called on stage bringing the flowers again and then passed it to Amylea to give it to her mum. So dats what the flower giving thingy is all about huh? Ok so anyway after all that she had to face the critics. Kudsia said she is dumbfounded on how Amylea can find such strength in her performance despite the many difficulties/emotions she faced. She said Amylea is truly unique, then she went on about not to forget her roots once she gets popular and so on. Yasmin put it simply as "the master of your own voice". Syafinaz said she is most consistence of all students and she looked comfy on stage. And she even confirmed that Amylea is beautiful and also told her not to cry a lot. 4.5/5.
Felix. OH MY GOD! why in the name of all that is good he is dressed that way!? I forgive the hair but neck below certainly won the MOST HIDEOUS OUTFIT award of the night! Seriously they made him looked like a transvestite! Sheessh! Anyway, before he sang, Aznil again tried to emphasize on his apology towards the monkey joke he played on him the last concert. Felix made light of it really and even joked more about it. I seriously think he didnt take it to heart. We were also shown the clip where he and Akma were holding hands going up the stairs. That was just really funny and sweet at the same time. I tell ya', no matter where he goes, he'll never make an enemy because he is just sweetly goofy and an all fun guy. His aura was just mesmerizing and blinding. As for his performance, I could have simply give a 5/5 for his feel and stage presence. But vocally it was a disaster. This is like Smooth part two. Felix always managed to make his antics compensate his vocals shortcomings. As much as Kudsia said he hit the right note, I would have to agree with Syafinaz that it was not and he was merely shouting them out. Yasmin said he was effortless and confirmed that she wants him in her next movie - which I can guarantee will be a boxoffice hit, especially over this side of the ocean. Syafinaz comments were met with boos but hey it was honest. Its a dirty job but someone has to do it. In the words of Ali G, Respecta! 3/5.
And that was it. The other bonus song was next, Seri Langkat. Mawi & Akma sounded so right for the song, maybe this could be their forte. Yasmin said she was mesmerized. Kudsia said she didnt want to see any of them leave tonight and Syafnaz applauded their unity and told Mawi to take dancing lessons.
I guess no need for me to go on about how the elimination goes as we know who left already. This was how the standings were when voting was closed;
Mawi 23%, Felix 19%, Amylea 15%, Yazer 12%, Kefli 11%, Marsha 10% & Akma 10%
Gosh! it could have been Marsha! I'm sure if she is lost this early, Astro would be losing out on a lot. So again, the bottom dweller claimed another unsuspecting victim. Being on the third spot before a concert starts aint so good for this AF3 session huh? Its just some freaky conincidence ofcourse. Akma will be missed, probably more by Felix *hehe*. I wont so much go into the Imbasan as I didnt watch it but I know the Sifu of AF bloggin, Sultan Muzaffar was in the hot seat. Good on ya matey! I'll catch it later on dvd and maybe comment a bit more later too. Till then, cya!
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Ok I'm sorry to end it here for now, I got other pressing matters to attend to. So stay tuned, be back in a few hours time with a full review of last nights concert.
2 hours later.....
Ok I'm back! So here goes my unprofessional review of Concert 8. The Hindustani style intro is nice. It made me smile to see everyone really getting into character. The most natural ofcourse is Amylea. I think every single one of them has the looks to star for a Bollywood movie. One thing spoiling all this, which caught my eye instantly, is their wardrobe! Some were just hideous! The stylist ought to be shot in the eyes - with a double barrel cannon! Anyway, I'll touch more on that as we go along.
The critics tonight is Kudsia, Yasmin Ahmad (award winning director of Sepet) & Syafinaz who looks lovely in pink.
The show started off with a bonus song instead of the usual display of current standings. Ladki Badhi Anjanee Hai was executed very nicely. It was fluid and nicely controlled despite the many troubles we've see them practising it in the Diari. Amylea gave a lil more oomph to the song with her solo dance routine. She handled it like a pro. Mawi going down to dance with the female tutors was a good touch too. For me, its the best bonus song performance so far. I'm giving it a 4.85/5. Kudsia was ecstatic about it. Yasmin said they've all exceeds her expectations. Syafinaz enjoyed it despite the students singing over a pre-recorded voice. Hello beb? They've got one week ok? You know they have to learn the dance steps for it and most importantly focus on their individual performances, and you expect them to know the words and sing a rather lengthy Indian song too? Give them credit please. Well I'm glad Aznil snapped back nicely at Syafinaz saying that atleast the students are singing over their own voice instead of other peoples' like in those Bollywood movies.
Ok so the standings were as below;
Mawi 27%, Felix 20%, Akma 13%, Marsha 12%, Amylea 12%, Yazer 10% & Kefli 7%
No suprise, its been like the from the start of the week.
Marsha is first to open the show. Her outfit is just ok. Last night, on TV, it sounded like her voice doesnt have the dynamics for this song. But hearing it again now, she actually did sounded just right for this song. Its no easy song but she did quite alright. Her vocals were definately fully challenged last night. Kudsia liked it. Yasmin said she couldnt get a feel of the song. Syafinaz said Marsha has improved tremendously and thought her voice throwing *hehe* was good. I'm giving it a 4.35/5.
Kefli was up next. His outfit were just tasteless. His song is all about Kembara, which I take to be the song of a drifter. So cant they give a more rugged nomad look? Sheessh! Anyway, I guess the clothes wont do any good to his colorless vocals. He was indeed covering every inch of the stage but hearing him now and also last night, I still think he is shouting most of the time. He does look comfy on stage. Kudsia said he redeemed himself with that performance. What for last week or the further back? I dont think so. Yasmin said he was brilliant and full of confidence. Ok I think brilliant is a lil bit too much really but hey, shes the professional right? Syafinaz said he needs to improve his notations(?), dont frown and shout so much. 2.5/5.
Then it was the moment of truth for Yazer to prove to everyone he can do a pop r'n'b ballad. I think he did quite ok. His low tones were still shaky and he sounded so controlled trying to hide that rock element, maybe. He had no problem with the chorus & bridge which was laced nicely with his husky vocals. Yasmin agreed with me on this part. Syafinaz said his first verse was flat and asked him to apply more vocal techniques next time. I cant quite recall what Kudsia said, I think something about him managing not to make it sound like a rock song. Oh and his outfit, the 3rd most hideous of the night. He is singing a romantic ballad for gods sake, cant he be dressed in a swanky suit? 3.5/5.
Next was Mr. Whirll ( I think thats the correct word for it). Again, hideous outfit - 2nd spot of the night. They made Mawi looked like a scruffy mechanic ready to act in Spanar Jaya (no I dont follow this series). Anyways, his performance is probably his best so far. Did they drop a key for this song? Just asking ok, please dont fire back. Theres a few sliding here and there and occasionally the nasyid lenggok rears its head. He needs to have a proper stance, how he did it last nite was just awkward. This was agreed by Syafinaz who also highlighted his diction and authenticity(?). Kudsia liked his expression while Yasmin said it was the most honest performance. 4.25/5.
Akma came next for what is now her last performance in the race to finals of AF3. She has done well so far despite her being highlighted as not having the X-factor. I dont think she'll enroll to the police academy anytime soon really, if she does, girl you can use your handcuffs on me anytime! *hahaha* But seriously, Akma has the potentials to be a recording artist. And Akma dear, if people still insist on the X-factor, go find some backing vocals and then call the group Akma & The X-Factor! *kekeke* Anyways, her performance was suprisingly good. Her geleks and gyrations were convincing despite her innocent girl-next-door image. Last night, her voice sound tenggelam (seriously I think the mic needs to be checked) on TV, but hearing her again now, she sounded even better despite moving a lil bit faster than the tempo on one part of the song. Kudsia said she her gyrations was probably how Beyonce would look like doing a dangdut song. Yasmin said she is unpretentious which is also meant honest in some ways. And also something about jamban, can someone highlight to me about that? Maklum lah saya ni orang muda! *hehe* Syafinaz said it was a good try, asked her stop tapping her fingers on the mic and the rest was some vocal professional lingo that I didnt quite remember. Her kezutan was when Ramlah Ram came on stage and gave the master version of the song, the rest of the students joined her as if tis another bonus song. 4.15/5. For Akma that is.
Then theres was some flower giving session. The ladies were called out, each given a bouquet of roses(?). Anyway, then their mum was called on stage. Akma gave hers to her mum. Marsha to her sister since her mum is not around and Amylea to his dad as her mum couldnt make all this while to the concerts because she isnt feeling well. I guess everyone was a bit clueless about this. Mothers day has long passed so whats the point? And also why only the female students? Anyway, it was all touching and it was ofcourse a Premier moment, especially for Amylea. I thought this was just a paid advert by the florist but I guess it was a build-up for the kezutan below.
And she was next. I dont know how this girl can control herself emotionally after all that, Amylea is just a pro. *Tabik spring* as you Malaysians would say. Well, the moment the music started, she already kicked-in into a wonderfully weird movement. She certainly put her own style into it and the same goes for the singing. She is no Ella clone, her vocal dynamics were just original. Miss Consistency does it again. And her kezutan, at the end of her performance when her mum walked out from behind was another teary moment. If you cant felt the emotion, then I'm sorry, you're simply heartless! *hehe* That must be the best feeling for Amylea, seeing her after so many weeks apart and the mum even belted out a verse from the song her daughter just sang! Now we know where she got the talent huh? Mummy & daughter album duet soon? You can bet on it! Her dad was called on stage bringing the flowers again and then passed it to Amylea to give it to her mum. So dats what the flower giving thingy is all about huh? Ok so anyway after all that she had to face the critics. Kudsia said she is dumbfounded on how Amylea can find such strength in her performance despite the many difficulties/emotions she faced. She said Amylea is truly unique, then she went on about not to forget her roots once she gets popular and so on. Yasmin put it simply as "the master of your own voice". Syafinaz said she is most consistence of all students and she looked comfy on stage. And she even confirmed that Amylea is beautiful and also told her not to cry a lot. 4.5/5.
Felix. OH MY GOD! why in the name of all that is good he is dressed that way!? I forgive the hair but neck below certainly won the MOST HIDEOUS OUTFIT award of the night! Seriously they made him looked like a transvestite! Sheessh! Anyway, before he sang, Aznil again tried to emphasize on his apology towards the monkey joke he played on him the last concert. Felix made light of it really and even joked more about it. I seriously think he didnt take it to heart. We were also shown the clip where he and Akma were holding hands going up the stairs. That was just really funny and sweet at the same time. I tell ya', no matter where he goes, he'll never make an enemy because he is just sweetly goofy and an all fun guy. His aura was just mesmerizing and blinding. As for his performance, I could have simply give a 5/5 for his feel and stage presence. But vocally it was a disaster. This is like Smooth part two. Felix always managed to make his antics compensate his vocals shortcomings. As much as Kudsia said he hit the right note, I would have to agree with Syafinaz that it was not and he was merely shouting them out. Yasmin said he was effortless and confirmed that she wants him in her next movie - which I can guarantee will be a boxoffice hit, especially over this side of the ocean. Syafinaz comments were met with boos but hey it was honest. Its a dirty job but someone has to do it. In the words of Ali G, Respecta! 3/5.
And that was it. The other bonus song was next, Seri Langkat. Mawi & Akma sounded so right for the song, maybe this could be their forte. Yasmin said she was mesmerized. Kudsia said she didnt want to see any of them leave tonight and Syafnaz applauded their unity and told Mawi to take dancing lessons.
I guess no need for me to go on about how the elimination goes as we know who left already. This was how the standings were when voting was closed;
Mawi 23%, Felix 19%, Amylea 15%, Yazer 12%, Kefli 11%, Marsha 10% & Akma 10%
Gosh! it could have been Marsha! I'm sure if she is lost this early, Astro would be losing out on a lot. So again, the bottom dweller claimed another unsuspecting victim. Being on the third spot before a concert starts aint so good for this AF3 session huh? Its just some freaky conincidence ofcourse. Akma will be missed, probably more by Felix *hehe*. I wont so much go into the Imbasan as I didnt watch it but I know the Sifu of AF bloggin, Sultan Muzaffar was in the hot seat. Good on ya matey! I'll catch it later on dvd and maybe comment a bit more later too. Till then, cya!
Credits: ydotcom for the flash slideshow.
