i'll keepon playing.
name.Md. Hidhir
gender.Male
age.16++
dob.25 November 1989(Presents!!)
school.Innova Junior College
what i want. friends, world peace, 7A1s, change my password so mojo jojo couldn't come in
what i don't want. certain people to exist,little bros
fav songs. kelly clarkson's n evenescence's n many many more
my lifeas itis.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
While listening to Siti Nurhaliza's songs in Youtube, i came across a particular video comparing her to Asia's songbird Regine Velasquez from the Philippines, apparently one of many whoese creators were obviously angry that Siti Nurhaliza was dubbed the best singer in Asia. This was due to, as I perceived it, Siti winning the GrandPrix Award in a prestigious Asian singing competition, the highest honour the competition could award.
Of course, this recognition as "the Best Voice of Asia" irked fans from the Philippines, a country with perhaps the most internationally recognised and eminent singers hailing from Asia, with names such as Lea Salonga, Tony Award winner, the singer who brought to us the much loved 'Reflections' from Mulan(in the movie) and the voice of Jasmine in 'A Whole New World'.
And thus began the squabble, with fans from both sides posting videos comparing the prowess of each singer. Of course, as with all historically silly squables, it escalated indefinitely, withe Siti being compared to other Filippino divas and vice versa with Regine Velasquez.
I admit that I took the side of Siti's fans(I love her after all :). But after a few days, I realise that the argument is getting no where. Fans on both sides are stubborn, both sides beginning to argue and compare just about everything, from GDPs to landscapes to economy to standard of living to language the smell of each singer's underarms(sadly true). Apparently Regine's smells better to the Tagalog speakers while Siti's was preferred by those of the Malayan Peninsular.
As you can see, the argument was more about nationalistic pride than vocals. Even when I said that I was not a Malaysian, they label me as a Singaporean Malay and thus of Malayan blood and thus a Malaysian. If that logic applies, I guess I'm also from China because of my mum and North Indian because of my great-grandmother.
It just goes to show how maniacally senseless things are getting. I've seen both singers and I highly recommend both of them to anyone looking for highly talented, gifted and controlled singers. Each have their own definite style, tone and areas of speciality. I especially applaude Regine for her powerful renditions of English ballads. Siti's (mostly Malay) songs are a favourite among those who understands them, some being a blend of Middle Eastern lements and traditional Malay music (like Balqis and Nirmala). Her Malay ballads are also very commendable. She lacks somewhat in English songs I'm afraid, being a village girl before stardom.
Thus, to both fans from both sides, I do hope you will somehow see that there will be no concession from either side and that the best possible solution is to agree to disagree. Enjoy the songs from your favourite singers and leave others' alone.
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10:28 PM
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