IKON ASEAN

As I munched on my sausage sandwich this morning, I pondered on the results of Last nights' results for IKON ASEAN.

Country - Philippines
Won - Everything.
Why - Hell knows.

Fine. Thats' just me being bitter. To a certain extent, their band 'Kjawn' really did perform well. Bar the mumbling lead vocalist, the music was tight, and for a non-rock fan like to bop my head along, they really must be doing something right.

But Vina Morales? I think it was all about her butt and breasts. Admittedly, she did sing well, not outstanding (there seemed to be notes she was dreaming of reaching during Pang Ako Saiyo) but the important thing was she enunciated really well, and she lived the song. And for her second number she wowed the audience by being flipped left, right and centre (gimmicks but hey, part and parcel of good showmanship) and dancing up a storm but still managing to not sound breathless.

So, if showmanship was the benchmark, OAG should have wiped the floor with their competitors! Teir music is infectious, Radhi never sounded better and with his trademark zany onstage persona (which is not really any different from his man-on-the-street one for that matter), they seemed to be clear favorites to win the sought after title! What happened there? Accordingto a friend, they made a number of mistakes in the first number. I myself did not notice I have to admit. Will watch the replay on YouTube and listen out for them.

Now, lets move on to Jaclyn Victor. For me this lady can do no wrong. But after watching Vina last night, the only thing Miss Victor needs is a great dance instructor. Vocally, they're about almost an even match, JV has a wider range and does the soul thing ever so well; whereas Vina has a deeper, 'full bodied' voice. Admittedly I AM BIASED, so Jac wins here. Her Gemilang was indeed very Gemilang.

To cut a long story short (have to shoot off to work) I am indeed highly disappointed that Jac and OAG didn't make. For so many reasons. We still love you guys though.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Peace!