Xiaofang's supporters! Yea!
Jeslene's supporters! Go go!
Fanny's Supporters! Her guitar classmates!
Zhenshou's Supporters! Woh-Ho~
The night's crowd...
1st Half Contestants..One's missing...in the toilet??
==ALL CONTESTANTS' ==
==PERFORMANCE PICS==
Ruth - She sang 单身潜逃 (戴佩妮)
Song delivery was fine..though low notes were shaky. Overall, I think the song did not managed to bring out her potential. 可惜。。可惜。。
Bonus Segment - She sang and played the piano!
Vocal was a little 'chopped off here, chopped off there' due to the need to look at her fingers on the right chords position during singing...
Judges - Alex, Patrick, Amos
Our 劳苦功高的评判...
Giving constructive comments, helping our students to improve more!
Aaron - He sang 重返寂寞 (张智成)
He've got a nice tonal quality to his high notes...Low notes need more improvement. Good, natural stage presence too.
Bonus segment - He performed a MAGIC card trick!
Most of the audience did not really know what's happening as the trick that he've prepared were more of a street trick. Which means, it is more suitable for an intimate setting rather than performed on stage to about 80plus strong audiences... So, sadly...most didn't manage to enjoy his trick...
Fanny - She sang 安宁(孙燕姿)
A good vocal tone to develop, with a natural x-factor.
Surprisely, without impressive vocal techniques & delivery, she got one of the highest votes too.
Bonus Segment - She concocted Lychee Martini!
Hmm...really, I was expecting some bartending tricks like throwing the bottles, shaker...ehh..but all she did was "shake..shake...then pour....". Hmmm......
Forrest - He sang 听海 (张学友)
Most of us (even the other contestants) felt that he chose the wrong song. The song was too much of a ballad style for him. His forte is ROCK!!!! A pity..though..
Bonus Segment - A 3mins Hair Skitch!!!
It was truly quite an entertaining skitch from him. As a hairdresser himself, he prepared a short performance, incorporating music, hair-cutting, humourous acting which managed to bring laughter to the house! POWER! :D
Sophia - She sang 'Open Your Eyes' (张惠妹)
Although she did not manage to finish the 1st stanza of the song, no doubt, she've got one of the best voice in the night. She've got only about 3 friends with her but she managed to gather one of the highest votes that night! If you think the judges 'ting!' for people who doesn't sing well, you are wrong! She's without much consideration, one of the high scorers of the night.
Bonus Segment - She played a Richard Clayderman piece.
Not bad....just that she did not use the sustain pedal thus the song sounded a little.....erm....eh....broken??
Wenyang - He sang 背叛 (曹格)
Nice voice. Really... It was very impressive in the beginning.. Sadly, he couldn't sustain his notes well when the song climaxed. This is really a very VERY difficult song to do. But I dare say, he really can sing...just a pity that it wasn't a good song for competition due to the stress and pressure... From the 1st chorus onwards, his voice wasn't stable enough to handle the high notes..thus rhythm went a little off too. Really a pity. Anyway, work hard next time!!!
Bonus Segment - He sang and played the piano.
Another pity here. His mic was too far from his mouth. Therefore, most of us could not hear his singing.
2nd half Contestants
Hmm.. some were not here in the picture too.. Eh...they went toilet too? Haha!!
Daisy - She sang 我要快乐 (张惠妹)
Bonus Segment - She sang and played the piano
(you see...soo many 自弹自唱....)
She's the first player to gain postive comments from the judges. The entire piece was properly delivered with fine playing and consistent singing. Good job!
Zhenzhou - He sang 戒不掉 (庾澄慶)
Hmm...I guess everyone had the deep impression of Harlem's version, with strong, deep, full voice. Thus, most felt his voice wasn't 'big' enough for the song. And....I think he frowned too much. You see, I couldn't even choose a nice picture for him.. All his photos were 'frowned'. ;(
Bonus Segment - He imitated Jacky Cheung.
Hard, right?? Some parts were rather good, especially the low notes... But lacks our 歌神's solid & signature vibrato.... However, the good part was, he managed to capture 歌神's stage dominance..He got the crowd clapping with him through his impersonation.. ;) hmm...GOOD.
Xue Wei - She sang 我也很想他 (孙燕姿)
Very nice voice tone. The judges all had good comments for her!
Bonus Segment - She sang and played the piano!
(Ooh...not again.....)
She did a good job here too! The judges had good comments for her performance and even asked who's her pop piano instructor! It's Jane! :)
Xiaofang - She sang 再一次拥有 (龚诗嘉)
A rather timid gal. Nice vocal tone but lacked proper vocal techniques.
However, we can see the good spirit in her to receive comments from our judges and seek for further improvement! That's the way!
Bonus Segment - She sang and played the guitar!
(Girl playing guitar...very 'Chio', right?? ;) hahaa..)
Everyone commented that she performed better for this segment. She looked and seemed much more comfortable holding & playing a guitar... Yes, Xiaofang, we think you've got much potential to develop....Carry on!
Jeslene - She sang 爱过 (戴佩妮)
Very good vocal tone and technique. Not much to say for your vocal..Great Job!
Well, the area she can improve on now is her 造型... Having a visual impression is essential for a performer. We hope you take it in your stride and try to improve on this area...We know you can do it and sure, you've got great potential! Go, girl!
Bonus Segment - She rapped!!!
I say - GREAT!!!! I think everyone enjoyed your performance.
Jerviel - He sang 其实还爱你 (阿沁)
Maybe young, maybe due to lack of stage experience....He've got a special nasal tone to his voice, which I thought is unique. Mainly, due to the lack of vocal control, caused him not being able to deliver his chosen piece smoothly. Advice - Gain more stage experience, boy...That's what you're mainly lacking in compared to your stronger counterparts that night...(Yes!...those who sang well have had many performing & competing experiences....)
Bonus Segment - He sang a Jap song acapella.
Hmmm...sadly, his flaws were shown during this segment. Voice sounded too shaky, pitching was a little off in the first few phrases.. Nevertheless, don't get discouraged! Remember this experience, it's a important phase leading to your success!!! :)
===END of 12 contestants===
(Phew!!! Took me 2 hours for all the editing & writing...)
===RESULTS===
They have successfully progressed to Semi-Final 1 (10 August)
*SOPHIA!*
*DAISY!*
*XUEWEI!*
*FANNY!*
*AARON!*
*JESLENE!*
Catch them in the Semi-Final 1 on 10 August 2007 (FRI) at 8pm!
This time, they'll be singing with LIVE BAND!