Tonight's performances on Pinoy Idol were songs popularized by premier balladeer Basil Valdez, known for hard-to-sing signature songs.
Jayann Bautista sang first. Her version of "You" was weak in the first part of the song. It went better towards the end except for a few out-of-tune notes. I agreed with Jolina Magdangal and Ogie Alcasid. Jayann put so much style in her version that the song sounded "confusing". It could have been better if it sounded simpler.
Kid Camaya did a R&B version of "Paano Ba Ang Mangarap". He did justice to the song. Though he performed a close version of Basil's, a few touches of flavor made it sound his own. A few notes sounded flat or sharp; on the other hand, may be not for the reason that songs of Basil Valdez are known to have a few notes that sound like flat or sharp.
Ram Chaves of Cagayan de Oro sang a reggae version of "Ngayon at Kailanman". Though he did a good performance, the difficulty of the song was sacrificed.
Warren Antig of Baguio sang "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo". Warren's performances, I think, was detriorating. He was out of tune all throughout. Maybe because he's a rocker who had a difficulty singing other genre.
Gretchen Espina of Biliran sang "Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan". Though her performance was OK, it was not something extraordinary. I just don't know if she was singing a ballad version or a R&B version.
Daryl Celis of Rizal ended the performances with "Hanggang Sa Dulo ng Walang-Hanggan". Bravo! But, he still needed to exhibit vocal power and learn to support high or sustained notes to avoid being flat.
The quality of Pinoy Idol has deteriorated at this point. I could not see any challenges or felt any excitement. Ram Chaves is a sure winner here. The other five are people who can simply sing; that's it.
For Daryl, ask your vocal coach on how to sustain a note. Learn how to exhale while your tummy muscles do not move a bit so that the air from your diaphragm does not escape.
Jayann Bautista sang first. Her version of "You" was weak in the first part of the song. It went better towards the end except for a few out-of-tune notes. I agreed with Jolina Magdangal and Ogie Alcasid. Jayann put so much style in her version that the song sounded "confusing". It could have been better if it sounded simpler.
Kid Camaya did a R&B version of "Paano Ba Ang Mangarap". He did justice to the song. Though he performed a close version of Basil's, a few touches of flavor made it sound his own. A few notes sounded flat or sharp; on the other hand, may be not for the reason that songs of Basil Valdez are known to have a few notes that sound like flat or sharp.
Ram Chaves of Cagayan de Oro sang a reggae version of "Ngayon at Kailanman". Though he did a good performance, the difficulty of the song was sacrificed.
Warren Antig of Baguio sang "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo". Warren's performances, I think, was detriorating. He was out of tune all throughout. Maybe because he's a rocker who had a difficulty singing other genre.
Gretchen Espina of Biliran sang "Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan". Though her performance was OK, it was not something extraordinary. I just don't know if she was singing a ballad version or a R&B version.
Daryl Celis of Rizal ended the performances with "Hanggang Sa Dulo ng Walang-Hanggan". Bravo! But, he still needed to exhibit vocal power and learn to support high or sustained notes to avoid being flat.
The quality of Pinoy Idol has deteriorated at this point. I could not see any challenges or felt any excitement. Ram Chaves is a sure winner here. The other five are people who can simply sing; that's it.
For Daryl, ask your vocal coach on how to sustain a note. Learn how to exhale while your tummy muscles do not move a bit so that the air from your diaphragm does not escape.
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