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Date Posted: 08:48:15 01/10/06 Tue
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to musikfun:
hello. i think that's some brave post. i did a couple or so
similar assessment of how things are with regine but with
very lukewarm response, and even a few searing remarks.
i seldom get to read about such an honest take on regine's
artistic (or not so artistic) journey. i don't really wanna
sound like i know everything that's good for regine because
i don't. i just felt that at her age, about the same as mine,
she could have established a truly signifcant and distinct mark
in the industry. for one, she does mostly covers these days.
while im not against such remakes, i believe one can do
it only so often.
she should try to passionately look for some fresh and
indigenous materials that will enrich her natural talent.
it's been written about many times that she likes
experimenting and trying out new things but it seems to
apply only in the looks department. she is undoubtedly
a unique talent, a great voice that miracuously has not
withered through the years, and as they say, with
an even greater personality. i wouldn't know for sure
coz i've only 'met' her once (took a pic of her hugging
my daughter). one thing i notice that has been slipping
from her is the passion. it just keeps sliding away. when
i watch her sing, say, the very high 'i believe', i thought
she was just going through the high notes and letting
everyone know she's reached and conquered them.
and her fascination with ogie or his music, or whatever
(no malice intended), is baffling to me. sure, ogie does
the most delightful love songs but regine's gotta move on
to other more artistically challenging genre. im not saying
she should do the same R&B or hip hop stuff as what
beyonce and mariah do because obviously she's just not
into it. but hey, there a lot more to explore. with that
voice and passion of her early days, it is about time she
does true and genuine reinventing.
on the 'marketing' ('hate this word but could not think of any
at this moment) side of her, her production should drum up
a strategy to make her known at least in the region (asia).
im currently based here in indonesia and i learned that a few
here still remember her well. if only she sustained
her 'conquest' of asia then, she would still be the asian
superstar that she was formerly touted to be. it's changed now.
not only are there more good talents here, even our own kyla
and christian bautista are getting really good airplay here.
you'd even find their pirated cds all over.
finally, this next remark could get me into trouble. but i gotta
say what i gotta say. i think regine's become too patronizing.
i mean, she could choose to step out of her circle or box and
savor in what's out there, which i believe is awesome. but
instead she seems to prefer to cuddle or be cuddled
by people whom she likes and are good to her. but there
could be so many equally nice but differently talented,
hip and adventurous songwriters/musicians with a more open
take on life out there, who'd give anything to have their songs
sung by regine. and please, give up those mushy
videos that could only brag about graphics distortion
and slink, glossy looks. can't anyone shoot a more honest
and self-effacing video that puts less focus on her love
of fashion and trying to make her look radiant and
shining. there's a lot of realities in her songs
that could be portrayed in a more appropriately
and honestly crafted video.
oh i said too much. but it's taken a long while so i guess
this is alright. cheers.
petr
PS: i wish people would stop feeding all these 'spying and conspiracy'
stuff (enough of it!!!) as well as debates, polls affirming
regine's best of all. it's time to wake up. she's not staying
forever. meanwhile, the world around her's got something going
for them too. regine does not need these affirmation or
confirmation of her talent. the more people do it the more it
demeans her.
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