Comments on: Singapore Idol – Are You Serious? (Hate Me Now)

By: nassir

nassir — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:47:54 +0000

Singing is about expression.It’s like telling a story.I am a local musician who have played abroad.This show is actually a popularity contest,not so much a singing competition.That’s why I guess the real talents out there just can’t be bothered to take part.If you put real judges to judge the show,(not those 3 goons)and not let the public judge based on popularity,then you’d probably see more talents instead of idiots.Granted, some of those contestants can sing,but still the ‘feel’ and expressions and ability to tell a story is missing.Those,to me,are the key elements.The producers,should coach them on that too instead of just vocal training.I guess they just can’t be bothered since it’s just a popularity contest.As for the judges…forget it.I don’t even wanna start.

By: fairozi

fairozi — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:02:27 +0000

wat a bad show s idol season 3 the finalist long way to go compare to hady & taufiq waste of time to watch s idol the winner will not go far

By: Fabby

Fabby — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:49:10 +0000

Personally I feel that the youngsters in Singapore still like Singapore idol judging by the number of participants (something like 4000).. we may or may not be able to find a mega-star but definitely it gives the better potential ones a chance to pursue their dreams at the big stage…a few years of polishing may see them at the next quantum level….as for the failures (4th-20th position)…they have their exposures on broadcast television and let the entire nations seen them…maybe out there are some potential employers are who are scouting for people with that kinds of exposure and personality…. they definitely know their own potential and whether they are really suitable for singing as a career… some of them would be treking on Mass Comm path (diploma/degree) and that exposure definitely would help them… others may be sidelined for national service and may be posted to SAF Music and Drama Company as a result which will give them another two years of right path opportunity to develop further…. whatever the case…. the show was good advertisement campaign for the sponsors, allowed music producers to scout for talents, provided an additional ARTs channel for local talents …. kept quite a number of Singaporeans glued to the TV and paved the path for another Asian Idol contest.

By: Rashidah

Rashidah — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:05:17 +0000

I think Channel 5 locally produced show is just bad..Except for Phua Chu Kang and Channel 8 dramas..I rather snooze than watch this kind of shows.You are right about it being a waste of time

By: R.

R. — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:25:51 +0000

I gave Singapore tv a few chances everytime I come here for work. But after 2 hours I give up every time and end up watching something online while leaving the tv playing AXN reruns in my hotel room. Ha ha. Btw, funny article. Your sarcasm is hilarious!

By: abideh

abideh — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:50:36 +0000

I think spore idol judges first need to hav talent to spot the best.. than s’porean can be proud of its own talent to make it globally.

By: Gayle

Gayle — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:59:51 +0000

I live in hope that we’ll see a superstar one day. Hady wasn’t too bad, he had nice moments. Taufik is a recognised name in Indonesia. But you’re right, no one’s worth shouting about. Probably the best candidate I can remember on the show was patronised by the judges and sent packing by the public in the first season: Mathilda D’Silva (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcDcXtq9CTw).

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:22:25 +0000

IA.
Singapore idol cant make it BIG. Population is a prob though. & dont you think we deserve better staging/production? +Ken Lim is trying too hard to be Simon. He is getting too whiney in season3 compared to the prev 2.

By: Jawz

Jawz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:57:25 +0000

couldn’t agree more! was just talking abt the talent to population ratio thing the other day… also we’re (yes, im singaporean) just tooo preoccupied making money. Face it in our society u need money, to make money you gotta work. and work hard. where’s the time to chase your passions and live your dreams!? bleaargh… only can KEEP dreaming…

By: Christie

Christie — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:59:01 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. I’m a german/chinese mixed person WHO IS SINGAPOREAN…and I say SINGAPORE TV and mass communication skills are NILL!! ZILCH ZERO! I know why good talents/artists here don’t join the competitions…cus it’s DEGRADING to their talent. It’ll be a total disgrace for their records. *sigh* the only thing singapore is good at doing is creating a robot society. (I’ve only stayed here for 3 years and I hate this country)