Singapore Idol

I honestly don't understand this whole singapore idol phenomenon......
I don't understand the judges......
I don't understand how Singapore votes.... i mean, the pure fact that Jerry Ong and Christopher Lim are still in the competition..... They both can't sing, can't dance. Well, they are all brave, that's one thing.... You know, when they brought back all the ones that really couldn't sing, like the careless whisper guy, i'd feel really insulted if i was one of them. Mediacorp was just all out to humiliate them.... For those of you who watched it, you saw the wardrobe..... They were told to put it on, all those victorian dresses and all that.... it was purely a show to humiliate them.... Talk about totally un-professional and just plain mean. It s too much that you do that to a person just to get ratings and people to watch the show. I can't believe that mediacorp has had to result to such means. I guess singapore idol really sucked that bad, to the point where they have to resort to such kinds of cruel gimmicks.

It really pissed me off, especially cause i know "the pink lady", at least i know of her. She's Claire's sister. I mean the kind of things they did, it would scar a person for life. Especialy with all the media attention. How reporters tell the person that "they HAVE to be interviewed", that they "can't say no". I mean what happened to the journalistic ethics of these people? To alter the truth and alter the interview of what was said? Has mordern day media sunk to the point where facts and truth have to be altered and changed till it isn't the truth anymore, just to sell more magazines?

What's worse is that whilst Singapore Idol has carried on, the judges comments seem to be getting worse! Unconstructive, useless, hurting, mean, comments that have no sense what so ever and have no relation to singing or the person's voice? Where will it stop? I want an idol that isn't afraid of showing who she really is. I want an idol who can truly sing. I want an idol who isn't afraid to show the world who she really is and not conform to current trends and sing what she wants to sing and portrays herself to the world as herself and not what image consultants want her to be.

I guess you can guess who i'm rooting for eh? Heh.... Its definately a female.. haha
Yeap its Olinda Cho. i think she has the best voice out of all of them, she may not be the best looking, but definately the best sounding.

There's a big difference between AMI and SGI...... AMI, well, lets face it, they have the voice, they have the power, they have the looks, they have the better judges. Judges who give constructive critisisms and are supportive. Judges who aren't down right mean. Simon Cowell? Yeah he may sound mean, but he does have a right to be. He is an idol shaper. What do we have? Dick Lee or should i say "Dickless" Lee, Florence something, Douglas Oliviero and Ken Lim.... Dick is just plain insulting in his comments, Florence? i don't even know what she's looking for in our Singapore Idol wanna be's, Douglas O? He isn't very much helpful in his comments. He just says things that have no value in helping the person improve. Ken? His comments, too confusing, he beats around the bush and is too vague......

See the difference?????

Perhaps you might think i'm being too critical, that i should cut SGI some slack? I won't.... They want our idol to be able to sell records? i tell you honestly, it won't sell well.....
In the end the person's just gonna end up being roped into acting for media corp. Look what hapened to Darren Seah? he's a damn good singer, but no album, no singing carreer, what's he doing now? Acting! Cherry Chocolate Candy, or CCC, They don't even get much exposure. How do you want the public to know that they have a CD out? CCC was more a dance act that a singing act anyway.

Lets face it and be honest, until we cultivate talent and truly look for it, the music scene in singapore, especially the english music scene will never take off..... there are so many really really good ones found playing in pubs and bars, but no one's offered them a contract before..... Even our local Acapella groups aren't well known, and i tell you, they are damn frigging good.

Cheesed off i am..... I just find it unfair and sad that its sunk to this point. With all this talk about Singapore being an art nation, wanting to promote the arts in Singapore, what's actually been done about it? building the esplanade? yeah it helped, but couldn't more funds been used to promote and nurture local groups?

Its sad, just really sad....... I pray i see the day when Singapore has its own music scene, and not one that's underground and buried....... Anyway, its late, i've said my peace.

Nights people....

..marcus..

Back at last

Finally back and blogging again. Haven't been blogging in ages, haven't been able to find time to sit in front of the computer and actually type out something. What's been taking up my time? Mostly its been NS. Am posted to Bishan firestation. Even though i have a lot of breaks in my schedule, i need those breaks to rest and catch up with my loved ones. especially Ada, my dear.

SO an update into what's been in my mind the last few months? not really possible. to my close friends, they know that i have the memory of a goldfish, so i'll just type what i can remember.

The biggest thing on my mind recently, is pretty much abt a friend who's been having major problems at home. Family and all that. I'm not at liberty to discuss the details. but in a nut shell, pretty much been very concerned for this friend cause this friend of mine is very young. I can only pray that the scars left behind from whatever's happened will help my friend grow and learn from these lessons.

I guess maturity does play a big part in our lives. its not so much of acting maturely, but of being capable of becoming a mature person when the situation calls for it. We may all need attention and we try to seek it in all sorts of ways, but sometimes, too much attention is a bad thing too. I guess to know that there is a group of friends behind you and supporting you all the way is the best remedy, to know that this group of friends will love you and support you, no matter what happens.

I'm glad that right now, RCIY is forming into such a group. everyone is getting to know each other and opening up. We're pretty much one big family. That's the way it should be right? Its the best way to grow in the faith. By being able to experience God's love through friends who are going through the same journey as you are.

I guess much like exploring the faith is a journey, so is life. In fact, life's the biggest journey of all. The hardest lessons come from life. I'm still on my life path, figuring out where my choices are going to take me and to what end it'll bring me too........

I can only pray i'm following the path God has set for me. I can only hope that i'm helping the people around me follow God's path. Sometimes i wonder how big an impact i've made on people's lives, the people that have walked in and out of mine. Have i touched their lives in anyway? big or small?

I guess these are questions i will never have the answer to. All i know is that, Life has its ups and downs. The downs always seem larger than the ups, but my friend once told me, the only thing you end up remembering, is the ups. Focus on the bright side of things and everything will look up. Be mature when you have to be, but also be yourself, and being yourself is the most important thing. Look for the friends who are true to you, who give you support when you mist need it, who give you love when you are at the coldest and loneliest point. These are the friends who'll ride it out with you for life. These are the friends who know what it means to love unconditionally, to love like christ.

Night's people.... May the light of christ shine upon you through your friends, and may the warmth of love enfold you in God's arms... Till next time.

..marcus..