Onlookers,
This year, the theme is Game-On which i would expect some cosplay, but unfortunately there were none. The website and opening graphics were excellent! Kudos on that, but the opening act was a disappointment. 12 songs were in the finals :
1. Salam Muzik  : Aku Pelat.
– Started off with a poem (a bit 1990’s in contrast to the futuristic stage), this group filled the stage with musicians ?member of their group? and possibly aiming for best performance. However, this hopefully not a one-hit-wonder group had difficulty in completing the song without being breathless.
2. Black : Takkan Terpisah
– Excellent voice control from Black! Bold move to rearrange this song to a ballad, but it was a risk well taken to beat Hafiz. However, he was one key short at the end… too bad… we’ll see whether Hafiz can do perfectly.
3. Noh Salleh and Aizat Amdan : In love with you
– Knowing the ‘live’ performance capability of these two artists, one person will do really well, and the other not so well… a.k.a sux. Stage presence is not in-sync with the whole theme… Urghh not worth commenting further.
4. Hyperact : Hanya Aku
– At least this another possible one-hit-wonder band was able to do justice to their own song and they are able to follow the competition’s theme. There were no wow factor, but it was well performed. Kudos
5. Stacy – Bosan
– She is a contender for best performance! Zombies as dancers, Stacy never cease to deliver. Although some might say these are something that Stacy have ever done before… but she is definitely following theme.
6. Hafiz – Bahagiamu Deritaku
– Hafiz also rearranged the song to feature his vocals! and it was PERFECT! If he didn’t get best vocals or even best song, the judges are deaf! WELL DONE HAFIZ!
7. Hazama & The Penglipurlara – Penglipurlara
– Another contender for best vocals, but he didn’t take the risk to rearrange the song. And tonight, his vocals were a bit shaky. Definitely lose to Black and especially to Hafiz. But he is sticking to the show’s theme. Great effort performance-wise.
8. Jaclyn Victor : Ikut Rentakku
– Vocal-wise, theres no doubt on Jac’s capability. However, the song did not feature her best. 5 divas were backup singers, Salamiah Hassan, Dina, Adibah Noor, some other unknown singer, and Atilia, it’s like Moulin Rouge. kichi kichi yaya mocha chocolata…
9. Najwa Latif – Sahabat
– i was suspecting Sleeq to spoil the vocal performance of this song, whilst najwa and syamil do the song justice. But i was wrong. Sleeq practiced a lot and performed quite well. It was an entertaining performance, but a bit too laid back and safe.
10. Azlan & the typewriter – Tanda Tanya
– Another vocal bomb! He is in a different class of perfect vocals, high pitched, rock and roll voice. Really depends on jury’s preference. Not surprised if this song won vocals or best song.
11. Alyah : Kau Yang Terindah
– Theme : Gladiator? Voice control : to the ocean… as usual. She should practice live performance more often. The song, if given to another artist, would possibly win…
12. Awie rafael & Ultimet : Kalau Aku Kaya
– Very articulate…perfect performance. They are following the show’s theme and they ended the night with a confetti of fake money.
The closing performances are brilliant! but the broadcast defect drowned the vocals in music.
My guess would be, best performance to Stacy, Best vocals to Hafiz, 3rd to Black, 2nd to Azlan and first place to Hafiz.
RESULTS…
– Most downloaded ringtones : Hafiz Bahagiamu Deritaku
– Best performance : Hafiz!
– Best Vocals : Jaclyn Victor!
– Third place : Awie Rafael & Ultimet : Kalau Aku Kaya
– Second place : Hyperact  : Hanya Aku
– First place : Hafiz : Bahagiamu Deritaku
Overall, I’m contented… GO HAFIZ! ;)woohoo
