Must say I like his new concert look, very contemporary & rather masculine. He is one sexy guy ^__^ Wrapup of GMA (again!):
WEAK vocalist on the Best Mandarin Female Singer award
The Best Mandarin Male Singer cannot enunciate his words properly. The Best Mandarin Album is one filled with vulgarities, and the Song Of The Year is, at best, a cheesy karaoke tune.
How unbecoming of the Golden Melody Awards, which is dubbed the most authoritative and credible of Chinese music awards. This year's results were arguably the most jaw-dropping, throwing up no less than four major shockers that have drawn media flak.
First, Jolin Tsai won Best Mandarin Female Singer not for her vocal prowess, but her 'all-rounded' pop appeal.
Second, Nicky Lee of hip-hop group Machi won Best Mandarin Male Singer for his smooth baritone and soothing ballads. But critics questioned his thick American accent, and how he could have ousted stronger nominees like David Tao and JJ Lin.
Radio 1003's Lim Leng Kee said: 'Nicky's singing is not bad, but if you consider other factors like experience, songwriting skills and popularity of songs, shouldn't it be David Tao who wins? Wouldn't that be more convincing?'
Third, the Best Mandarin Album went to rapper MC Hotdog's vulgarity-laden Wake Up, even though he was not nominated for any other categories. Judges said they were won over by his creative talent and how he injected everyday life into his hip-hop music, reported United Daily News.
But detractors feel that this acknowledgement may send the message that it is all right to lash out at the world by spewing vulgarities.My Paper journalist Cheryl Loh said: 'His language is crude, but is it necessary? And is this now the new standard for future Best Albums?'
Finally, the Song Of The Year went to the David Tao-Jolin Tsai duet, Marry Me Today. Judges said it won for its mass appeal and heartwarming quality, but critics find it too cheesy.
Warner Music's James Kang said: 'David Tao has so many other songs that are far superior in quality and uniqueness. This one is a tad too common although it is a fun song with a catchy tune.'
(Reposted from Electric New Paper online)
Actually just posting for the last line *__* Anyway its strange that ppl venting their displeasure @ the recipients although surely its not their fault. They didn't asked for the awards, they competed for them & won. You may not agreed with the results but to attack the winners seems unfair. Esp Jolin, she is made to feel as if she has somehow stole the award from A-Mei. Give the girl some credit, Dancing Diva was a breakthrough for her.
Thanks Sukyee & Tangerina for yr comments but I think you are mistaken. Certainly I am not asking for fans to gossip abt him. Definitely DT fans love him for his musicality but I dun see any serious discussion abt his music, the muscial direction of his nxt album or even the content of his upcoming concerts. Most fans post only when it impacts on their lives like is he holding a concert where they live, when is his nxt album coming out, is he having an autograph session, etc. But as I said I really dun bother anymore & neither do David. Have you not noticed that even though he comes to Singapore quite often for work, he rarely holds autograph session here anymore. Cos most fans are like me, they dun turn up even to see him but they support him by buying his albums & going to his concerts. Anyway do whatever you feel comfortable. I, on the hand, believe in letting the world know what a musical genius he is only cos he has so little support from media & critics. If not for DTFC constantly reminding the world there is such an unique musician called David Tao, I doubt I will have this blog. However his name does have the tendency to pop up in the strangest place ^__^
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