Philippine Idol Final 9 Performances on Youtube

Sorry guys, medyo na-late ang pag-upload ko ng performance video ng Final 9 Philippine Idol contestants. But better late than never right? Anyway, if you want to review what happened last Sunday night, here are the links for each of them. And my little take na rin on why Gian, Mau and Pow were no longer in the bottom 3 or bottom 4 for that matter. And why Jeli and Arms were eliminated…

:: Apple Chiu – Someone to Watch Over Me ::

Apple is one of the bottom 4 last night. I have to agree. Her performance is a little boring. I guess it’s the choice of song. The melody of “Someone to Watch Over Me” makes me zzzzzzzzzzz. But of course, Apple has strong vocals and a pleasing personality that saved her from getting eliminated.  

:: Arms Cruz – If I Believed ::

Many believed the elimination of Arms last night is caused by her uncareful statement last week urging the public to be “wise voters.” Maraming nag-react saying “does it mean na pag binoto siya wise voter na?” Maybe it hurt her chances a little bit but for me, i say Arms’ style of attack in every song that she sings is consistent…consistently boring! She has a powerful voice, i know, but the “angry style” is too much for me. Every week it’s just the same. She is a good singer but every good singer has to change style once in a while para di nakakasawang pakinggan. That’s why Madonna always shine year after year because she always reinvent herself….and she’s not a good singer compared to Arms.

:: Ken Dingle – Get Here ::

Ryan C said parang tinamaan daw ng kidlat ang mga Ken haters dahil sa ganda ng performance niya. Hindi naman siguro kidlat, ambon lang siguro. Definitely Ken’s best performance but it’s not flawless. Hindi malinis ang rendition niya specially in the birit parts and kulot parts. Plus add the fact na di ko pa rin makalimutan yung pagkalimot niya ng lyrics last week. I still think he should have been (at least) in the bottom 4 last night.

:: Pow Chavez – For Once in My Life ::

Despite what Mr. C said, i still like the performance. Although medyo “sayad” sa simula and Pow’s weakness is the low range, nabawi naman niya from the middle to the end. And for me, i feel the song was indeed one of the  highlights of her life.

:: Jan Nieto – Kailangan Kita :: 

A great song choice for Jan. The beginning was excellent but as he proceed to the climax of the song, his voice turned a little shaky. A pitch flaw was obvious at the end, maybe it’s the nerves. It was ok but it’s not perfect. But he looks great that night. He deserves points for the appearance.

:: Mau Marcelo – I Will Always Love You ::

I already posted the video and my comments about Mau’s performance. What can i say? It’s my favorite for the night!

:: Gian Magdangal – Superstar ::

Gian is a kind of performer na mahirap pag-sawaan. His strength is that he could easily connect to his audience. I don’t care if he’s singing theatrical or pop, rock or ballad, for me he can sing anything. He’s a shoo-in for the title! 

:: Jeli Mateo – You Don’t Know Me ::

Jeli shows the real her in her rendition of You Don’t Know Me. Inipon niya talaga yung best niya for this performance only to find out that it will serve as her farewell song. At least, it was a good farewell performance.

:: Miguel Mendoza – Sandra ::

Miguel pulled another surprise last Sunday night. Playing the piano in the beginning of his emotional song for his mom was really something. It made an impact even to Mr. C who told him he should concentrate na lang on his studies last week, but that night binawi ni Mr. C yung sinabi niya saying Miguel can do both Philippine Idol and high school.

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