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Date Posted: 09:59:27 05/02/03 Fri
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WHO’S THE BETTER SINGER, REGINE OR LANI M.?
By Ronald Mangubat
Inquirer News Service
IT'S a tough fight but, for argument's sake, we tried to settle the score: Who's the better singer, Regine Velasquez or Lani Misalucha? The germ of the idea came when we overheard a heated argument between six young friends in a quaint coffee shop in Makati.
In the next few days, we did an informal survey and asked 30 people from all walks of life the same question. Twelve respondents are more than 20 years old, seven are in the field of music, 25 have finished college, half are males, and except for two, all are residents of Metro Manila.
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Out of 30 respondents, 16 voted for Regine as the best singer while Lani Misalucha got 14 points. They said the former "Bagong Kampeon" champion has a better voice, better songs, is younger and has a kinder and down-to-earth-image.
On the other hand, those who chose the former "Multiplex Queen" said she has a wider vocal range, could sing arias, renders songs in a classier way, and has a better chance to make it internationally.
"Every song that Regine sings, she can give it a new color," says Yvette Reyes, 22, a bank employee."
For Deo Cruz, 18, it's Regine's being able to reach high notes that leaves him in awe of the chanteuse.
But for Melanie Z, 27, a part-time music student, the high notes reached by Regine irritate her. "Na-i-istress ako pag kumakanta s'ya ng sobrang mataas na nota. Ewan ko, pero sumasakit ang tenga't ulo ko. Pero kay Lani, hindi.
Melanie also observes that in this country, singers are gauged by their ability to reach high notes, which is not a good gauge.
Singer, performer and writer Andy Bais shares, "I like both singers but Lani's voice is more versatile. She can sing classical pieces and has wider vocal range. But I would like both singers more kung kakanta naman sila ng di puro birit."
"Para sa akin, pareho silang walang tulak-kabigin," says Janet, 35, an events manager, "Kanya lang, let's face it, in terms of seniority, mas matagal sa industriya si Regine. She has more hit songs, mas maraming album and concerts, may movies pa. For me she's the better singer."
Gerry F., 36, Janet's boyfriend, agrees: "At saka alam mo naman sa atin, pag mas bata, the better. And Regine is younger."
"And I think, through the years, she was able to develop her style," explains Malou, 23, a bank employee, "unlike Lani, who merely sings like Whitney Houston or other international or local singers whom she can imitate and impersonate."
"Let's put it this way," he says. "Both are exceptionally good. Kaya lang, si Lani, parang wala ng mystery kasi everyone knows she's married; si Regine, inaabangan talaga namin ang love life kasi single pa siya."
"Whatever they say, Lani Misalucha is still the best singer for me," declares Wilma, 40. "Yung boses nya, pwedeng mababang mababa at mataas na mataas. Who among our local singers can sing classical songs like the arias of Maria Callas, sige nga?"
"At ang class-class ng dating nya sa akin," says Amihan, 28, a grocery store owner, "lalo na pag bihis na bihis sya. Gandang-ganda ako sa kanya. Palagay ko, dahil dito pwede talaga siyang maging international singer."
All the respondents, however, agree that the two fabulous singers should have a back-to-back concert. "Sana, hindi yung showdown type of concert kasi they have nothing more to prove," suggests Kitty Noble, 29, a music teacher. "Rather, a concert where they would complement rather than upstage each other."
Arthur C., 26, drummer, agrees: "I know they're going to make beautiful music together!"
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