Post by uptowndragon on Dec 8, 2008 11:17:29 GMT 7
Anugerah Juara Lagu 23 (Balada) Semi Finals @ Sri Pentas 2
Scenes from the event:
All photos by uptowndragon & anastasia (c) 2008. Photos are free to be shared by our viewers as long as it is not for commercial use or republishing outside Rentak Sejuta without our express permission.
AJL always draws long queues from fans.
We wonder what time these frontliners turned up.
The wait did not damper the spirit of the jovial fans.
A display of loyalty.
Never miss a photo opportunity.
Our roving RS crew member Mohd Faizal Azrin (Faiz) all set to capture the night's proceedings.
Rockensteiners were all set to show their support to their superman.
The expansive stage at Sri Pentas 2.
Just in case we didn't know what event we were at.
This Bob banner seems to be geting around on its own rather mysteriously.
The audience filling up the studio.
AJL always pulls in the bulk of the media. These handsome young journos were from the Karangkraf family.
The studio filled up pretty quickly.
Someone got really comfortable here ...off come the shoes.
Everyone was anxious for the show to start since it boasted some big names in the line up.
Nearing capacity.
A seriously good turnout bordes well for the Muzik Muzik series.
These is were our 2 vibrant hosts will be perched at throughout the whole show.
The were whole lot of seats for the press, as the entire entertainment media in Malaysia was expected to attend.
"Ethnik Kreatif" category finalist Farawahida seen here with her songwriter Zulfeqar.
Why so tense, abang?
Hey, its celebrity fashion designer Hatta Dolmat, who was recently seen on Project Runway.
Our favourite female host of all time, Cheryl Samad.
Cheryl bantering with the audience.
She is soon joined by co-host Faizal from Hot FM.
Faizal chatting up the audience while waiting for the show to begin.
Practice makes perfect. Cheryl going through her notes yet again.
The 2 hosts prepping up as time draws new.
Cheryl making sure here mike set is hooked on just right.
Mike test.
Cheryl looks so good we just had to post another pic of her.
First up was crowd favourite, golden voiced crooner Anuar Zain.
Ayu, winner of OIAM 2, prepares to belt out her first single "Hanya Di Mercu".
Ayu delivering a powerhouse performance.
Breakthrough singer-songwriter Aizat's turn to wow the audience & the jury.
Singing a tune that he wrote when he was still school.
Most may not know this but Aizat is a down to earth, warm & humorous guy.
Notable AJL 22 absentee, now back with a vengeance.
Digging deep within to bring out his best.
Faizal is all heart with his "Sampai Syurga".
No gimmicks, just fabulous singing and great story telling...
...affirms the fact that he is truly a star.
Sending his delirious audience into "syurga".
6ixth Sense are about to tease our senses.
The often neglected drummer...
...gets his dues in Rentak.
First we had the Superman, now come the Spider-men.
The other Zain sibbling, Ziana overcomes an early mike failure and an off key start to power up her amazing vocals.
Ending her performance on a high note.
Faizal Tahir back on for another "Cuba" at making the finals after missing out last year due to unfortunate circumstances.
We wish more local singers will "Cuba" to be more like him.
In a class of his own.
Some of the jury seem all fired up after Faizal's performance.
Azhar Borhan, hiding his excitement under his poker face.
Time for a "High School Musical" performance from Dafi.
Aww!!!
Aww!!
Aiyoh, so sweet we wanna pinch him.
Aww!!
All the teenage girls in unison: "We love you Dafi!!!"
From boys II men, now, as Bob the builder ... er, singer, takes the stage.
Nubhan here was ready with his trenchcoat just in case the roof sprung a leak.
Another powerful performance from Malaysian Idol runner up Dina.
Dina looking a little more couture tonight.
Its crunch time for the semi finalists.
Moments from the results.
The four finalists waiting for the fifth to be announced.
Faizal Tahir bags the final slot as well.
Solo acts who made the finals: Faizal Tahir, Ayu Damit & Aizat.
Rock group Spider (back row) also made the cut to the AJL finals.
The balada finalists.
The Monkey Bone Records crew are over themselves in joy as two of their artistes (Ayu & Faizal) make the finals, with three songs in total.
OIAM 2 winner Ayu still hasn't fathomed she has made the AJL finals in her debut year.
Songwriting duo Audi Mok (music) & Faizal Tahir (lyrics) who have two of their songs in the the finals. Audi actually has three in the finals in the Balada category.
Expect nothing less than a rocking finale from Faizal at AJL this year.
Image & make up specialist Sekhar, OIAM 3 contender Sazrin, upcoming singer Rozee and popular Singaporean crooner/songwriter Imran Ajmain were among the guests who attended.
The finalists at the Press Conference after the show.
Rentak editor Anas with Audi & Faizal.
Anas with old buddy OIAM 1 finalist & Luncai Emas recording artiste Azfar.
Adi from Primeworks.
Sometimes we think Helmi here from Monkey Bone and the recent host for the Kami concert in Bkt Jalil should be a celebrity himself.
Irma & colleageue who handle PR for TV3.
Our favourite admin Bong Bong & his fellow Rockensteiners.
Ayu obliging her fans.
We at Rentak happen to be her fans as well.
Faizal Tahir swamped by his hysterical fans.
Faizal makes time for his loyal Rockensteiners.
Rockensteiners seem to come in all shades, and many different SUperman designs.
The merchandisers from DC must be laughing all the way to the bank.
Story up shortly. Stay tuned.
Scenes from the event:
All photos by uptowndragon & anastasia (c) 2008. Photos are free to be shared by our viewers as long as it is not for commercial use or republishing outside Rentak Sejuta without our express permission.
AJL always draws long queues from fans.
We wonder what time these frontliners turned up.
The wait did not damper the spirit of the jovial fans.
A display of loyalty.
Never miss a photo opportunity.
Our roving RS crew member Mohd Faizal Azrin (Faiz) all set to capture the night's proceedings.
Rockensteiners were all set to show their support to their superman.
The expansive stage at Sri Pentas 2.
Just in case we didn't know what event we were at.
This Bob banner seems to be geting around on its own rather mysteriously.
The audience filling up the studio.
AJL always pulls in the bulk of the media. These handsome young journos were from the Karangkraf family.
The studio filled up pretty quickly.
Someone got really comfortable here ...off come the shoes.
Everyone was anxious for the show to start since it boasted some big names in the line up.
Nearing capacity.
A seriously good turnout bordes well for the Muzik Muzik series.
These is were our 2 vibrant hosts will be perched at throughout the whole show.
The were whole lot of seats for the press, as the entire entertainment media in Malaysia was expected to attend.
"Ethnik Kreatif" category finalist Farawahida seen here with her songwriter Zulfeqar.
Why so tense, abang?
Hey, its celebrity fashion designer Hatta Dolmat, who was recently seen on Project Runway.
Our favourite female host of all time, Cheryl Samad.
Cheryl bantering with the audience.
She is soon joined by co-host Faizal from Hot FM.
Faizal chatting up the audience while waiting for the show to begin.
Practice makes perfect. Cheryl going through her notes yet again.
The 2 hosts prepping up as time draws new.
Cheryl making sure here mike set is hooked on just right.
Mike test.
Cheryl looks so good we just had to post another pic of her.
First up was crowd favourite, golden voiced crooner Anuar Zain.
Ayu, winner of OIAM 2, prepares to belt out her first single "Hanya Di Mercu".
Ayu delivering a powerhouse performance.
Breakthrough singer-songwriter Aizat's turn to wow the audience & the jury.
Singing a tune that he wrote when he was still school.
Most may not know this but Aizat is a down to earth, warm & humorous guy.
Notable AJL 22 absentee, now back with a vengeance.
Digging deep within to bring out his best.
Faizal is all heart with his "Sampai Syurga".
No gimmicks, just fabulous singing and great story telling...
...affirms the fact that he is truly a star.
Sending his delirious audience into "syurga".
6ixth Sense are about to tease our senses.
The often neglected drummer...
...gets his dues in Rentak.
First we had the Superman, now come the Spider-men.
The other Zain sibbling, Ziana overcomes an early mike failure and an off key start to power up her amazing vocals.
Ending her performance on a high note.
Faizal Tahir back on for another "Cuba" at making the finals after missing out last year due to unfortunate circumstances.
We wish more local singers will "Cuba" to be more like him.
In a class of his own.
Some of the jury seem all fired up after Faizal's performance.
Azhar Borhan, hiding his excitement under his poker face.
Time for a "High School Musical" performance from Dafi.
Aww!!!
Aww!!
Aiyoh, so sweet we wanna pinch him.
Aww!!
All the teenage girls in unison: "We love you Dafi!!!"
From boys II men, now, as Bob the builder ... er, singer, takes the stage.
Nubhan here was ready with his trenchcoat just in case the roof sprung a leak.
Another powerful performance from Malaysian Idol runner up Dina.
Dina looking a little more couture tonight.
Its crunch time for the semi finalists.
Moments from the results.
The four finalists waiting for the fifth to be announced.
Faizal Tahir bags the final slot as well.
Solo acts who made the finals: Faizal Tahir, Ayu Damit & Aizat.
Rock group Spider (back row) also made the cut to the AJL finals.
The balada finalists.
The Monkey Bone Records crew are over themselves in joy as two of their artistes (Ayu & Faizal) make the finals, with three songs in total.
OIAM 2 winner Ayu still hasn't fathomed she has made the AJL finals in her debut year.
Songwriting duo Audi Mok (music) & Faizal Tahir (lyrics) who have two of their songs in the the finals. Audi actually has three in the finals in the Balada category.
Expect nothing less than a rocking finale from Faizal at AJL this year.
Image & make up specialist Sekhar, OIAM 3 contender Sazrin, upcoming singer Rozee and popular Singaporean crooner/songwriter Imran Ajmain were among the guests who attended.
The finalists at the Press Conference after the show.
Rentak editor Anas with Audi & Faizal.
Anas with old buddy OIAM 1 finalist & Luncai Emas recording artiste Azfar.
Adi from Primeworks.
Sometimes we think Helmi here from Monkey Bone and the recent host for the Kami concert in Bkt Jalil should be a celebrity himself.
Irma & colleageue who handle PR for TV3.
Our favourite admin Bong Bong & his fellow Rockensteiners.
Ayu obliging her fans.
We at Rentak happen to be her fans as well.
Faizal Tahir swamped by his hysterical fans.
Faizal makes time for his loyal Rockensteiners.
Rockensteiners seem to come in all shades, and many different SUperman designs.
The merchandisers from DC must be laughing all the way to the bank.
Story up shortly. Stay tuned.
