Post by mashalamix on Sept 26, 2006 16:15:17 GMT 7
When the quest for a million began I must admit the excitement and anticipation simply got the better of me. So with fingers crossed I eagerly awaited for the show to begin. Will this show bring about the huge “X” factor that we have all been waiting for in talent shows in Malaysia? Will we finally be able to discard the stigma that our local TV talent shows carry with them? Or will this just be an avenue for more criticism hurled at the TV stations and their “ESTEEMED” producers with huge brains?
I missed most part of the annoying and by now most predictable scenes of audition episodes, which are deliberately broadcast to further humiliate the already dumb guys & gals who wrapped up their nerves including brains, just to take a shot at TV fame knowing very well that they can’t even make it as back-up dancers.
However it was interesting to note that the so called “established artistes” were allowed to compete. I must say it was a fresh change with a different outlook at a talent competition. But 8TV should only be too wise to make such a move. If the Malaysian audience simply must evaluate the “established artistes” after numerous albums and awards to their name, then I strongly suggest they remain competing among their peers. No doubt the young and raw talent will work extra hard in order to outdo the more experienced competitors but please let there be a level playing field for all and leave the fresh talents alone so that the audience do not have mixed feelings about voting.
With the mechanics of the show in place and all set to go, I was most aghast to find a “voting out” system in this show. If it is for a mere fact of wanting to be different from other talent shows, then 8TV, your excuse is not acceptable and you come out totally pathetic. Why was this introduced? The level minded and simple Malaysian music enthusiasts were appalled and disgusted when the Mawi mania hit thru the AF show not long ago and it can still be felt with the recently concluded anugerah ERA. Why were many, unhappy over this? Simple reason was the SMS voting system that lead to a situation of this nature and the mindset of the so called FAN-atics. The voting systems became the most lucrative business for the telco companies at the expense of the dim-witted voters. Now looks like 8TV is keen enough to join the band wagon of senselessness. Was the abuse and manipulation of voting unforeseen to the most “ESTEEMED” producers that they simply must have a voting-out?
Although I was not passionate enough to dedicate all Friday nights for this show, I managed to catch about 6 shows I think. Despite the fact that it proved to be just another mediocre talent show on TV I still wanted to sit through it, just to be satisfied with my own conclusion.
By the time there were about 5 contestants I was bored out of my wits as to what this show is coming to. Can someone actually be bold enough to challenge my intelligence in identifying a talent or is that rocket science 8TV? There is a Million Ringgit up for grabs and which one of the finalists deserves to take it home? None! Then it dawned upon me, the voting out is indeed a great idea. I will keep voting on the voting OUT numbers instead so all can go home happy.
It was appalling to keep hearing the judges saying that, the reason they chose a certain contestant was because they believed that he/she was better in the audition and can do better than what they did on stage that particular day. How easy it must be to make such remarks to simply justify the awful job you did in short-listing contestants. The two of you (the Honorable Judges) must be paid exorbitant fee for the run of the mill job that you do. I can understand Paul’s outburst at Suki for her bad performance that made her shed that million ringgit tear in one of the weeks. I guess he finally came to his senses of how stumpy the show is getting and must have let out all his frustration to the poor girl. He probably forgot or became temporarily senile that he is contradicting his and his co-judge decision in determining who deserves to be the contestants in the show. We understand! The two of you must be mortified of your cerebral decision making.
I was not surprised that the contestants began defending themselves at the judge’s comments. Especially in the episode where Syafinaz didn’t “feel” the performance by Farah but Farah instead replied: “I’m sorry you didn’t feel it but I did” What? Are you people for real? At other shows this would simply be termed as RUDE. I would think the same too, given the fact that the judges are thought to be “intellectual” people present there to help the contestants. But for this show I had to reserve my principles. However, I did hear that the producers encouraged skirmish in the show for station ratings. How pathetic? During one of the weekly shows, Alif had just finished his performance and Farah was next online and there was a very long commercial break. Paul had made one of his desperate comments to Alif just before the break in an attempt to redeem the show and we seriously thought someone in the audience had lashed out at Paul for that and that probably caused the long commercial break. That would have been simply perfect for the producers! Now wouldn’t it? Malayisan Jerry Springer show! 8TV viewer rates will soar leaving TV3 behind.
After weeks of mayhem Suki, Alif & Faizal emerged the finalist. With the compliments of the Dragon, I managed to get myself a ticket for the finals at the PWTC. My seat was aptly allocated at the media zone. This gave me the opportunity to eavesdrop at the “rakan-rakan media” exchanging comments. Well some of it was funny and some appeared to be middle-of-the-road media persons hopelessly desperate to win the Pulitzer for covering a talent show. Well, why not a Malaysian Pulitzer? (Anugerah Tarik Itu Tuan - Pull It Sir) We can always come-up with the Malaysian version of just about anything. Like the Malaysia Book of Records and even a talent show of this nature. In any case “Malaysia Boleh…Tahan”
As expected the show was predictable and unadorned. The only 2 performances I felt had originality was Suki’s new song by Audi Mok and Faizals rock finale. The rest was a little better then AF shows. There was nothing much to hope for.
It was obvious that Faizal was the crowd favorite. In spite of his performances over the elimination weeks which were frantically trashy he managed to salvage the finals which was indeed entertaining and full of energy. A combination of songs was a very clever idea. The perfect blend with the back-up dancers was sharp. His performance earned him a standing ovation. Nevertheless, it must be said that there are many out there who can and are doing what Faizal did in the finals. Therefore his performance would most definitely not be what the show is hoping to produce. In the words of the Honorable Judge Mr. Paul Moss, the show is apparently looking for something fresh and new. That would not make Faizal’s performance any fresher or any newer. That doesn’t make Suki or Alif’s performance anything close to what the show is hoping to accomplish either.
Suki had something new to offer but lacked the intensity and vibe. She has good image, stage presence and as Paul puts it “she can sing”. Unfortunately she lacks the “X-factor” for a million ringgit.
Alif’s performance was severely painstaking to watch. I sometime wonder if it is his age that makes him look typical of just another talent show contestant and not one who is aiming for a million ringgit. Bakat RTM or AF would probably be his home. But isn’t Suki the same age group as Alif? Ok! I suppose it’s true that girls do mature faster then boys!! He somehow didn’t fit the category of Suki & Faizal competing for a million ringgit.
If the 1 Million is to be justified as the prize money for a talent show then the OIAM did not achieve its objective. It was not worth the talent exhibited. Sorry guys but you have to do more as contestants, producers and all involved if a million ringgit is going to be at stake again. Seriously …!
I missed most part of the annoying and by now most predictable scenes of audition episodes, which are deliberately broadcast to further humiliate the already dumb guys & gals who wrapped up their nerves including brains, just to take a shot at TV fame knowing very well that they can’t even make it as back-up dancers.
However it was interesting to note that the so called “established artistes” were allowed to compete. I must say it was a fresh change with a different outlook at a talent competition. But 8TV should only be too wise to make such a move. If the Malaysian audience simply must evaluate the “established artistes” after numerous albums and awards to their name, then I strongly suggest they remain competing among their peers. No doubt the young and raw talent will work extra hard in order to outdo the more experienced competitors but please let there be a level playing field for all and leave the fresh talents alone so that the audience do not have mixed feelings about voting.
With the mechanics of the show in place and all set to go, I was most aghast to find a “voting out” system in this show. If it is for a mere fact of wanting to be different from other talent shows, then 8TV, your excuse is not acceptable and you come out totally pathetic. Why was this introduced? The level minded and simple Malaysian music enthusiasts were appalled and disgusted when the Mawi mania hit thru the AF show not long ago and it can still be felt with the recently concluded anugerah ERA. Why were many, unhappy over this? Simple reason was the SMS voting system that lead to a situation of this nature and the mindset of the so called FAN-atics. The voting systems became the most lucrative business for the telco companies at the expense of the dim-witted voters. Now looks like 8TV is keen enough to join the band wagon of senselessness. Was the abuse and manipulation of voting unforeseen to the most “ESTEEMED” producers that they simply must have a voting-out?
Although I was not passionate enough to dedicate all Friday nights for this show, I managed to catch about 6 shows I think. Despite the fact that it proved to be just another mediocre talent show on TV I still wanted to sit through it, just to be satisfied with my own conclusion.
By the time there were about 5 contestants I was bored out of my wits as to what this show is coming to. Can someone actually be bold enough to challenge my intelligence in identifying a talent or is that rocket science 8TV? There is a Million Ringgit up for grabs and which one of the finalists deserves to take it home? None! Then it dawned upon me, the voting out is indeed a great idea. I will keep voting on the voting OUT numbers instead so all can go home happy.
It was appalling to keep hearing the judges saying that, the reason they chose a certain contestant was because they believed that he/she was better in the audition and can do better than what they did on stage that particular day. How easy it must be to make such remarks to simply justify the awful job you did in short-listing contestants. The two of you (the Honorable Judges) must be paid exorbitant fee for the run of the mill job that you do. I can understand Paul’s outburst at Suki for her bad performance that made her shed that million ringgit tear in one of the weeks. I guess he finally came to his senses of how stumpy the show is getting and must have let out all his frustration to the poor girl. He probably forgot or became temporarily senile that he is contradicting his and his co-judge decision in determining who deserves to be the contestants in the show. We understand! The two of you must be mortified of your cerebral decision making.
I was not surprised that the contestants began defending themselves at the judge’s comments. Especially in the episode where Syafinaz didn’t “feel” the performance by Farah but Farah instead replied: “I’m sorry you didn’t feel it but I did” What? Are you people for real? At other shows this would simply be termed as RUDE. I would think the same too, given the fact that the judges are thought to be “intellectual” people present there to help the contestants. But for this show I had to reserve my principles. However, I did hear that the producers encouraged skirmish in the show for station ratings. How pathetic? During one of the weekly shows, Alif had just finished his performance and Farah was next online and there was a very long commercial break. Paul had made one of his desperate comments to Alif just before the break in an attempt to redeem the show and we seriously thought someone in the audience had lashed out at Paul for that and that probably caused the long commercial break. That would have been simply perfect for the producers! Now wouldn’t it? Malayisan Jerry Springer show! 8TV viewer rates will soar leaving TV3 behind.
After weeks of mayhem Suki, Alif & Faizal emerged the finalist. With the compliments of the Dragon, I managed to get myself a ticket for the finals at the PWTC. My seat was aptly allocated at the media zone. This gave me the opportunity to eavesdrop at the “rakan-rakan media” exchanging comments. Well some of it was funny and some appeared to be middle-of-the-road media persons hopelessly desperate to win the Pulitzer for covering a talent show. Well, why not a Malaysian Pulitzer? (Anugerah Tarik Itu Tuan - Pull It Sir) We can always come-up with the Malaysian version of just about anything. Like the Malaysia Book of Records and even a talent show of this nature. In any case “Malaysia Boleh…Tahan”
As expected the show was predictable and unadorned. The only 2 performances I felt had originality was Suki’s new song by Audi Mok and Faizals rock finale. The rest was a little better then AF shows. There was nothing much to hope for.
It was obvious that Faizal was the crowd favorite. In spite of his performances over the elimination weeks which were frantically trashy he managed to salvage the finals which was indeed entertaining and full of energy. A combination of songs was a very clever idea. The perfect blend with the back-up dancers was sharp. His performance earned him a standing ovation. Nevertheless, it must be said that there are many out there who can and are doing what Faizal did in the finals. Therefore his performance would most definitely not be what the show is hoping to produce. In the words of the Honorable Judge Mr. Paul Moss, the show is apparently looking for something fresh and new. That would not make Faizal’s performance any fresher or any newer. That doesn’t make Suki or Alif’s performance anything close to what the show is hoping to accomplish either.
Suki had something new to offer but lacked the intensity and vibe. She has good image, stage presence and as Paul puts it “she can sing”. Unfortunately she lacks the “X-factor” for a million ringgit.
Alif’s performance was severely painstaking to watch. I sometime wonder if it is his age that makes him look typical of just another talent show contestant and not one who is aiming for a million ringgit. Bakat RTM or AF would probably be his home. But isn’t Suki the same age group as Alif? Ok! I suppose it’s true that girls do mature faster then boys!! He somehow didn’t fit the category of Suki & Faizal competing for a million ringgit.
If the 1 Million is to be justified as the prize money for a talent show then the OIAM did not achieve its objective. It was not worth the talent exhibited. Sorry guys but you have to do more as contestants, producers and all involved if a million ringgit is going to be at stake again. Seriously …!
