Pinoy Idol

Since music is one of my best interest, and singing talent reality show's one which i check often, i hafta give my shot regarding these two rival shows, Pinoy Idol (GMA-7) and Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN 2) ...


Pinoy Idol

From the makers of the most watched American Idol, here comes the Pinoy counterpart. Aired in GMA Channel 7 (Kapuso) , the show is hosted by Raymond Gutierrez with judges Ogie Alcasid, Jolina Magdangal, and Wyngard Tracy. Extra features about the idol hopefuls and backstage happenings are also being aired through Pinoy Idol Extra daily at 11pm hosted by Karylle and Rhian Ramos.


Pros and Cons;

On the basis of viewers impact is concerned, the show is not hard to "sell" because American Idol is very popular here in the Philippines. The show was copied in almost all aspects as this is being implemented in the franchising business. Viewers are familiar with the show's format and hence, involving themselves into that "international feeling". On the other hand, comparison is the

Since this is the first batch, i am very sure the idol hopefuls were keenly selected based on their potentials. However, i didn't see that singing talent alone was involved in the selection process.

The process of selection using text votes by the "viewers" will not help much to let the best singer win. Filipinos are also particular in "looks criteria", we must admit it or not. Robby Navarro was voted out instead of Daryl Celis. Robby's singing talent is 60% more supreme than Daryl, a Daryl voter can admit that. Robby is in my top list who must remain in the top 3 though i am not voting for him. I just remember that Robby was featured days before he was voted out - the drama of a voluntary exit. I think this was one of the factors why texters didn't vote for him, a hopeful who joined the contest then gives up due to alleged "personal" attacks and issues doubted voters if he can able to handle more negative and more personal issues when he get the title. I, for particular was disappointed with that drama.

Raymond Gutierrez hosting job is very neat though i think he must add more wit and grace during conversations with the judges and the idol hopefuls. I know, he's not Ryan Seacrest, but I was used to Ryan's cheerful spiels.

I like the judges always appealing to the texters to vote wisely and i hope that will work. The burden when not the "best" win is still in their shoulders despite Wyngard's claim it is not their fault if that happens.
I think Jolina, Ogie, and Wyngard gives good opinions and comments after every performance. They're doing a good job though they have to think other script sometimes. Simon Cowell's "evil charm" cannot be equalled by nobody, and i think the judges is not trying to emulate Simon - its nonsense after all...

I dont like the sounds during performances, the mic and the instruments' mix are not very good.

TV production needs to improve. The shots are very limited and cliche.

Vocal and musical arrangements are not displayed during group performances. I dont like hearing "all-melody" wherein the songs can be arranged better with different blends of voices.

Pinoy Idol staffs need also to work harder on the hopefuls' developments most especially on diction.

Finally, i am rooting for Penelope. At 16, she is a powerful singer and can sing any kind of genre. Her version of Natasha Bedingfields' Wild Horses was beautifully done. A hard song that is, and yet she nailed it. Sue's voice is cute and unique, and even if Robby was voted out already, he's still in my list. Ram is good but i dont dig his "Bamboo" style performance. He must look for his original style and can only be his. Other idol hopefuls are forgetful, no offense.



Pinoy Dream Academy on my next blog...