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| X Factor Philippines live show stage from the show's Facebook page |
Tonight is the first live show for the X
Factor Philippines. The theme of the week is movie theme songs. Mentors then
assign songs for their respective contestants. The songs are as follows in the
order of performance:
Take Off – “Jail House Rock” by Elvis Presley
Allen Jane Sta. Maria – “Keep Holding On”
by Avril Lavigne
Gabriel Maturan – “It
Will Rain” by Bruno Mars
Modesto Taran – “Johnny
B. Goode” by Chuck Berry
Daddy’s Home – “Till
My Heartaches End” by Ella Mae Saison
KZ Tandingan “The
Show” by Lenka
Jeric Medina – “Unchained
Melody” originally by Elvis Presley
Mark Mabasa – “Kiss
from a Rose” by Seal
AKAJAM – “Got to be Real”
by Cheryl Lynn
Joan Da – “Sunday
Morning” by Maroon 5
Jerrianne Templo – “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack
Kedebon Colim – “First
Day High” by Kamikazee
Groups
You’d notice that Lucky
Girls is not on the list anymore as they’re now known as AKAJAM. The group name
is based on the initials of all six members of this girl singing group. They
also hail from different parts of the country: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, thus,
representing the entire Philippines in a certain way. Their performance is also
captivating and I’d say it was the best performance of the night. This group
may break the usual curse of X Factor shows where groups are the first to be
eliminated. As for the other groups, the performance of Daddy’s Home was also great.
It was Take Off which didn’t really take off much.
Over 25
Mark Mabasa didn’t bring
enough justice to the song assigned to him. But it was still OK along with the
other 2 in this category. Joan Da even showed us a different side of her by
singing with a guitar. Modesto Taran's song is perfect for the genre he sings to.
Boys
Jeric Medina, despite
issues with his voice still sang well. Gabriel Maturan’s version of
Bruno Mars’ “It Will Rain” with an upbeat tempo is also refreshing. Kedebom Lim
as always is entertaining. But I still think he doesn’t fit the show. He would
have been better off if it was Pinoy’s Got Talent. Although admittedly, I
recognize that he does have an X Factor for being entertaining, it’s not enough
for him to win a “singing” show. Note the quote on the word singing. I still think that the other two boys who were not chosen for the top 12 slot would have been better contenders. See
Girls
It was everyone’s favorite KZ Tandingan who received the most criticism.
But she actually looked good and I have to disagree with mentor comments that it’s
not the proper song for her. It actually is. The song is in fact perfect for
her bubbly personality and her range of voice. The same applies to Jerrianne
Templo with her sultry image and voice. Allen Jane Sta. Maria’s
fine and her song simply reminded of the Glee Project. It’s the song a
contender sings after being eliminated. I can’t help but equate elimination with
that very inspiring song. J Kudos to Charice Pempengco for her
song choices and her new blonde hair. Mr. Gary V. was right in saying that
despite this mentor’s tender age, she has learned a lot from the music
industry.
Let’s just wait tomorrow and see who goes
home first during the elimination night. For now, can you please cast a vote
too on the previous post about X Factor? See X Factor Philippines Top 12 Who Will Perform for the Live Shows Has Been Chosen.
Update:
Update:
Bottom 2 contestants were Joan Da who sang “Chasing Pavements
by Adele” for her secondary performance and Jerrianne Templo who had her own
rendition of “At Last” by Ella Fitzgerald. Naturally, judges Ms. Pilita
and Charice voted against the opposite contender, not their own. Both Martin
and Gary V. voted for Jerrianne Templo to be sent home. I was actually hoping
for a dead lock so the singer with the lowest total vote count gets eliminated.
We will never know how who had the lowest vote count because it was sexy and
sultry Jerrianne who was sent home. I can sense the devastation in Charice’s
face despite her new blonde hair with red highlights look. It was heartwarming
that Ms. Templo’s fiancée was in the audience supporting her complete with raising
that card board banner. But I believe it could be her not being single and
available anymore which caused the low turnout of votes.
Still, it was a surprise. So is the safe passage for Modesto Taran
and Kedebon Lim. With them safely performing again for next week, I will never
underestimate the power of the masses from now on. Their X Factor is not due to
looks and talent, respectively, but simply because of their mass appeal and
charisma.
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