Get ready for the next Quarter Final next monday (11 June) 8pm.
The song list is out. (reference from: http://u.mediacorptv.com/story.aspx?Editorial_ID=567&SubCategoryID=19)
The girls.
F1 Amy performing Jiang Meiqi's Qin Ai De Ni Zen Me Bu Zai Wo Shen Bian
F2 Huixian performing Angela Chang's Zhen De
F3 Teri performing Rainie Yang's Guo Min
F4 Jiajun performing FanFan's Yi Ge Xiang Xia Tian, Yi Ge Xiang Qiu Tian
F5 Elaine performing Fish Leong's Xiao Shou La Da Shou
The guys.
M1 Zijie performing Nicolas Teo's Zhi Ying Wei Ni
M2 Benjamin performing JJ Lin's Yuan Lai
M3 Wilson performing Wilber Pan's Zhao Mi
M4 Guohao performing Kenji Wu's Nan Yong
M5 Javin performing Van Fan's Love Story
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- 5:04 PM
For those who missed out the Campus Superstar Quarter Final 1A on 4 June Monday, you can watch again at youtube. We have already searched the videos for you (located at the sidebar, under WATCH THEM).
And for those who missed out the Result show on Monday..
Part 1/4 (Girls Review):
Part 2/4 (Boys Review):
Part 3/4:
Part 4/4:
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- 4:53 PM
Interview
You guys might ask why we started this, or are we qualified to judge... Haha.. I guess its because both of us love singing and hope to learn from contestants' mistakes, at the same time share some things we note during the competition. We are definitely NOT qualified to judge, professionably, but we can 'judge' as audience. We are here to share, and talk about CSS the most talked and anticipated competition! :) Feel free to leave us a message to share your thoughts too.
Anyway, I finally got to interview my fellow "judge", September.... haha... Threw her some similar questions from CSS website, to make her feel more like judge... LOL... I also interviewed myself... :p
My KTV 'Must-Sing' songs 我的 KTV 必点歌曲:
Jolin - 假装; Cyndi - 当你; Angela - 真的, 口袋里的天空; S.H.E. - 怎么了; Fish - 花园, 暖暖
Song[s] you don't want to hear the contestants sing 最不想听到参赛者唱哪一首歌？
I am not soo particular about what song i wish to hear. I find that it's the way the singer presented. A "not-so-good" song can be sung nicely when the singer chooses the right techniques to tackle the song.
Who do you have the highest hopes 比赛中最看好谁？
Shawn Tok. He's got the potential. And also, he is the youngest among all other contestants. There's alot of space for him to 发挥. He is the only one who gave me the strongest impression. I am confident that he will advance to the next level easily. In addition, i can really see the massive support from fans. He can be "jie jie killer", "auntie killer". But my worry for Shawn is that he may break his voice during the competition.
My KTV 'Must-Sing' songs 我的 KTV 必点歌曲:
张栋梁 - 北极星的眼泪; 吴克群 - 残废; 范逸臣 - 一直; 罗志祥 - 精舞门, 爱转角; 张智成 - 很想你;
Song[s] you don't want to hear the contestants sing 最不想听到参赛者唱哪一首歌?
I don't wish them sing songs by 李圣杰, 阿杜, 康康, because their songs requires some age to be able to sing the kind of emotions for their songs. I also don't wish to hear them imitating any singers. I hope they can choose songs that they can exhibit their ability and songs they can feel associated with. This will allow them to perform better.
Who do you have the highest hopes 比赛中最看好谁？
I guess its Shawn Tok. He appears to be very impressive, in terms of singing ability, song handling, appearance and popularity. After the few auditions, and first round of competition, we've heard his singing ability. If he continues to performance with standards, with his cute lovable appearance, his fan base will definitely grow. However, he is faced with strong competition from Marcus, Zijie.
As for the girls, it will be a tough fight. Quite a few of them have successful shown their character to audience, and lure enough attention. Furthermore, their singing abilities are quite evenly matched. Keely, Zheng-ning, Joanne, Jiajun, Teri, are definitely IN the race for the title.
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- 2:39 PM
F3 Lua Jia Qi 赖嘉琪 & M4 Xu Bin 徐彬
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- 3:28 AM
Quarter Finals 1 [04/06]
[-h2o-]
You've got the looks, you've got the voice. The emotions were correct. Your rendition was similar to Evan's. But your mistake when singing 假音 affected your overall performance. I'm confident that you will perform better if you choose the right song.
September
You got the looks. You have a special voice which suits singing slow love song. However, you couldn't reach the high notes. Your 假音 wasn't strong enough. Try not to choose a song that you are not confident with. Can see that you have tried your best.
[-h2o-]Your singing was very muffled because you were holding your mike to close to mouth. There were also enunciation problem during your singing. And with a lowered-key, the song became not challenging and plain. However, I agree that your voice is nice and has the flexibility to handle R&B songs.
September
There wasn't climax. Your voice is too weak. No feel. But you attempted to give eye contact and interact with the audience through some gestures.
[-h2o-]Uncle, you vibrated your vocal too much, like singing oldies. Your eyes kept 'running' away from camera. And you tried too hard to outshine in your singing, making your rendition over complicated. However, it was a commendable effort. You've got a good voice, and has potential to do better. Good Luck!
September
You looked nervous. If you want to look at the camera, look confidently and give eye contact. Your 眼神飘 alot. This is safe choice of song for you, as it didn't show your flaws. Overall, i still like your performance as you presented it in your own way(especially during the short interval to the chorus) You tried a new thing. Good Job!
[-h2o-]When you started singing, I had this weird feeling. It was caused by your poor enunciation. Next moment, i thought i was listening to 言承旭 singing. Your singing 口气 sounded wrong too. It was not an interesting performance. You need more training. However, there's no doubt you've got a very good look.
September
Your singing was quite ok. You should articulate the words more. You got the eye contact with the audience. What you need is more training.
[-h2o-]
You were incredible! I couldn't believe that voice was yours. You sang the song with adequate emotions, which seems unbelievable for a young boy like you to express it so well. Your singing was 收放自如. The song didn't really test your ability. With more training, I believe you will become even better, and I'm looking forward to more surprises from you. Good Job and Good Luck!
September
YOU ARE A THREAT TO THE REST OF THE CONTESTANTS!!! If I close my eyes and listen to your singing, I would have mistaken you as someone very mature. And you didn't take up any singing lesson? It's rare to find such a nice voice. YOU GOT THE POTENTIAL! KEEP IT UP, BOY!
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- 2:16 AM
Quarter Finals 1 [04/06]
[-h2o-]You've got a nice vocal. You sang the song nicely, but lacked the emotions required. I felt that you were quite nervous; try to relax, and i bet you will perform better with your vocal assets. You've got a great smile too.
September
*unble to comment
F1 Agnes
Judges: 20.5
[-h2o-]: 6.8
Sept: -
[-h2o-]Your vocal is indeed unique, however there were still some shadows of 燕姿 in your rendition of 了解. Besides that, your rendition didn't have sufficient emotions required. You've got a great smile and lovable appearance. Hope you will perform better next round. Good Luck!
September
*unble to comment
F2 Keely
Judges: 21.0
[-h2o-]: 6.8
Sept: -
[-h2o-]Your vocal power sounded strong. However, you couldn't control the lower keys well and making yourself sounded abit lacking of 气. Your transition (转音) also went off pitch and unstable. You look prettier tonight, but your movement on stage need to look more natural. Relax~
September
*unble to comment
F3 Jiaqi
Judges: 20.0
[-h2o-]: 6.5
Sept: -
[-h2o-]I like your singing, very natural and nice. Normally, singing songs with simple music arrangement have the risk of getting offbeat, but I thought you did quite well. Good emotions. Do watch out for your expression on tv especially your eyes.
September
Your voice is sweet. You managed this song beautifully. I like the way you sing the high notes. However, much more improvement should be done in your management of tempo.
F4 Joanna
Judges: 19.0
[-h2o-]: 6.8
September: 6.7
[-h2o-]You were breathless and unstable. I couldn't hear some words when you sang There was no punch in your rendition. However, it was a good effort making stage presence. You were confident on stage. Try a different song next round, to prove your abilities to the audiences and judges.
September
You look confident, like a superstar especially when you started to dance. However, fast song is very risky for you, cause you sounded breathless. Instead of focusing the dancing, you should alawys concentrate on the singing. Afterall, it is singing compeition. No climax.
F5 Zhengning
Judges: 21.5
[-h2o-]: 6.0
September: 6.9
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- 12:11 AM
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- 12:42 PM
[-h2o-]
September