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Post by darthvader on Jan 7, 2006 11:55:44 GMT 8
I would like to share a bit on my personal views on Daniel......my idol and my dear cousin brother. I had supported Daniel since around 3 years back when I "accidentally" met him singing at "Rice" music cafe in Penang. That was the first time I saw and heard him singing. I told him he has got the "starlook" which may take him far. On the stage, he looked "different" from his usual boyish look offstage. After that , occationally I'll drop by to the "Rice" with a few friends to support him while introduce him to my friends. After a while, I heard that he was invited to sing in Jay's concert after participating in the "meet the fans" activity. Wow, so lucky man. Just wish that this would make his dream come true at that time. After the concert, he went to Taiwan but things don't workout well there. He came back and continue with his studies in USM and his part time job in CG Computer + singing at Music Cafes. He tried his luck at the Penang Audition in MI2 and I was happy to hear that he passed through. He went to KL for the theatre elimination and I heard that he got to top 24. That was the time 8TV hasn't shown MI2 on TV yet. After that, I never missed a single episode of MI when it shown on TV. I even ask everybody I know to watch MI2 and notice him. In theatre elimination, I was so impressed with his ability to outshown everybody when he duet with Xerra for the "Fire". That was the time I really think that he could really go far in the competition. He further impressed me with his "Somewhere over the rainbow". When in the spectacular week (local songwriter week), we were so worry as we never heard him singing any Malay number in the competition. I was so proud and happy when we heard the good comments from all the 4 judges after he sang "Kini Bebas". I was further impressed by his superb performance in "Angin Malam". That week I went with my mother, my wife together with my aunty SWAN56 to go to Shah Alam to watch the results show. Before watching the results show, we went for the MI roadshow in Carefour Subang Jaya & Ikano. That was the first time Uncle Pingeye and Aunty Jintanmanis went with us for "Daniel related" activities ;D ;D. To me, I never thought Daniel could go this far .... reaching top 4 out of thousands to me is really increadible. My whole family all went up to Genting to support for him during the Finale and we really enjoy being there. We were so excited and burst in joy when Daniel was announced the winner. I celebrated double joy as this is my greatest birthday present I have ever had and I think I would never forget the day (24/9/2004) in my lifetime.
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Post by valen on Jan 7, 2006 21:31:52 GMT 8
My whole family all went up to Genting to support for him during the Finale and we really enjoy being there. We were so excited and burst in joy when Daniel was announced the winner. I celebrated double joy as this is my greatest birthday present I have ever had and I think I would never forget the day (24/9/2004) in my lifetime. Haha..glad I was with you all at that time..tonite we get to re-live the experience of the Genting frenzy..the pinkies screams, the super duper crowd, the crazy atmosphere, the time I tried to garner support and shore up support for Daniel from Genting...even paid for an expensive half hour session at the only internet cafe at Genting to post at Bluehyppo (and thanks to Kaitlyn and others for supporting me I still remember) and met Milo there too......ah! everything....!
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Post by lynne05 on Jan 8, 2006 18:43:26 GMT 8
Thanks darthvader for sharing Daniel's journey.Looking back, initially, I was not interested in MI2 & sry to say that I was not a Daniel fan. Nor did I support anyone. Only watched the show occasionally when the mood struck me! So how did I end up being such a staunch & loyal supporter now??? Hmn... don't really recall much of it. ;D Quite by chance I heard in him sang Kini Bebas & Angin Malam. The way he sang Angin Malam really gave me goosebumps. It was simply awesome! The rest as they say is history. His cheerful demeanor despite the judges' harsh criticisms made me appreciate him even more! I was especially worried that he might be booted out after the last specs but he made it to the GF! Hurray!!! I did not get to watch the GF 'cos of work (again missed the repeat 'cos of wedding dinner) but managed to catch the tail end of it when some of the audiences were been were interviewed. Things were not looking good for Daniel & I was really worried. Voted & voted for him. Just before the lines closed on results day, I still continued to punch in votes. In the end what can I say ... everything was worth it. Like a teenager, I jumped with joy! There was no need to watch the GF to know that he can sing. I had seen & heard enough. My respect, support & love for Daniel grew when I saw how he paid homage to Nita & the way he handled the media & press after the results. Obviously, the majority of them were out to get him. Through the media & press reports, I got to know Daniel better. He is dilligent, determined, articulate, possesses natural charm, intelligent, has an irresistible smile, expressive talent, charismatic, humble,sincere, preseverance,his love for his family & fans plus winning image. Makes him sound like a saint yeah but that is Daniel to me in a nutshell & the characteristics of an IDOL. Star quality? Yes, he's got it. Just view the advertisement by 8TV to promote the GF... I surprise myself asI have not loved & supported any artiste before even as a teenager. This is the very first time & the only time. This is the reason I'm in the DFC. To Daniel, you have my unwavering love & support! You have created a huge wave in the local music industry & this is really good!
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Post by valen on Jan 8, 2006 23:54:38 GMT 8
Thanks lynne for being such a huge supporter. After watching the repeat tonite, I relieved the experience at Genting and it was simply estatic. And it was still suspenseful....haha....even though I already know the result. ;D
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Post by jennychong on Jan 9, 2006 1:54:43 GMT 8
i think i start like daniel when heard his demo song-bu xiang zhi dao! tat time juz accidently open the blog! haha..then like his song so much d! hehe..
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Post by lynne05 on Jan 9, 2006 15:44:30 GMT 8
Wow! Didn't realise I missed out on so many details of the results show until I saw the repeat! ;D The first time I was on tenterhooks, anxious & punching in votes before the lines were finally closed, so I barely registered anything else. It was so good to be able to watch it again minus the distractions!!! Really brought back fond memories of that long ago night & what an incredible night! It would be good if 8TV repeats the spectaculars & idols' diary again. I missed those as I joined the "craze" rather late. Full of regrets now!!! Despite criticisms of the song Mimpi by some quarters that it is incomparable to Gemilang, I beg to differ. Mimpi is such a marvellous & meaningful song. It is as tho' it was specially written for Daniel in mind. Valen, do you mind sharing how you came to support Daniel? You must have loads to share.
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Post by gogogodaniel on Jan 12, 2006 11:03:44 GMT 8
idol hunter,i dun know when did i started to lik him cuz i dun really watch malaysian idol then there was one day i watch then i saw daniel appear i really lik his voice..i think tat he was very talented....so from tat day i started watching malaysian idol n i also vote for him every friday....when his turn to perform then i will be shouting then my sis get ready close her ears cuz i shout very loud....hehe...but now even louder...now my sis also lik daniel cuz me n my mom day to nite also DANIEL DANIEL DANIEL....hehe now where DANIEL go we will also follow...till now i think got 20 time i see DANIEL edi....will i going to the 8tv celebration at 1u when DANIEL is going to be there hope to see u soon idolhunter n swan56.....DANIEL gogogo jia you....take care.. luv u...muakzzzzzzzzzz
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Post by idolhunter on Jan 14, 2006 14:29:14 GMT 8
idol hunter,i dun know when did i started to lik him cuz i dun really watch malaysian idol then there was one day i watch then i saw daniel appear i really lik his voice..i think tat he was very talented....so from tat day i started watching malaysian idol n i also vote for him every friday....when his turn to perform then i will be shouting then my sis get ready close her ears cuz i shout very loud....hehe...but now even louder...now my sis also lik daniel cuz me n my mom day to nite also DANIEL DANIEL DANIEL....hehe now where DANIEL go we will also follow...till now i think got 20 time i see DANIEL edi....will i going to the 8tv celebration at 1u when DANIEL is going to be there hope to see u soon idolhunter n swan56.....DANIEL gogogo jia you....take care.. luv u...muakzzzzzzzzzz Thank u for this message... 20 times ... hope to see u...then
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Post by serenatan on Jan 15, 2006 2:12:26 GMT 8
WELL, DA FIRST TIME I NOTICED DANIEL APPEARANCE WAS ON A NEWSPAPER CUTTING BROUGHT BY ONE OF MY BEST FREN IN SKOL... SO, I STARTED WATCHING DA SHOW EVERY WEEK & FOUND TAT DANIEL IS REALLY GOOD! HE IS MULTI-TALENTED. HE IS MY IDOL!~ MY FREN ASKED ME HU WILL I VOTE FOR AMONG ALL 11 CONTESTANTS.WITHOUT THINKING FOR ANOTHER SECOND, I ANSWERED:" DANIEL!" HE REALLY CAUGHT MY ATTENTION & HE HAD SHOWN HIS VERY BEST DURING DA COMPETITION!~ SO, DANIEL... KEEP UP UR GOOD WORK & PROVE TO NOT ONLY MALAYSIAN, BUT DA WHOLE WORLD TAT U R DA BEST! MAKE MALAYSIAN PROUD OF U!~
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Post by irena on Jan 18, 2006 16:40:59 GMT 8
During those days I was hooked on AI4. I followed this show so closely until the crowned of Carrie Underwood. After the show ended, the advertisment announced the start of the MI2 season. My son was so excited but I have a different feeling. I even told him I am not going to watch this show. But anyway I still hopped in and out of the show once in a while out of curosity. In the begining I thought Daniel is a girl. Even my son asked me whether he/she is a girl. Than I realised that the name is DANIEL. I asked my son, "DANIEL is a girl or a boy name" Than he reply that it is a boy’s name. Than I told him,’ you have just got your answer.’ And than he asked, “ How come his voice sounds like girl” ha!! I do not have the answer for this. May be IH can answer for him.! He looked so much better after he changed his imaged. During each spetacular my son will get ready pen and paper to jot down Daniel’s number. I guess children must have strong intuitive feeling. He is able to see the shinning star in Daniels’ right from the beginning.
To make story short, during the final, I thought Daniel got no chance. But deep in my heart I still want him to win. In the final we voted the heaviest. My son used my handphone while I used the land line. I still see myself voting right to the minutes before the line was closed. It was crazy. I was stunned the moment Daniel was crowned MI2. Soon after that I was hunting high and low for his story. As you know, there was not much news about him in the English paper. Than an idea struck me- to check from the net. BINGO!! I found BH and finally led me to here. Since than I have been very crazy over him. It really sound so silly! I have not idolised any idol before and this is my first experience. Gosh!! The feeling is……..Those who have gone thru’ this will understand what I meant. I am the passive type – didn’t really go chasing him lah!. Just crazy over…..It really sound so silly.
Daniel, I don’t know how you get us so attracted to you, BUT you just did it. I like your voice tone. It is so soothing and your love songs really touched into people’s soul and heart. I have not meet you in person, hope to do that one day. Will the feeling be the same is yet to be discovered.
Yes, you are lucky in every way and you are the luckiest to have such a supportive parents. Good for you. All the best in your musical journey. May you have an everlasting fame.
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Post by lynne05 on Jan 21, 2006 22:02:08 GMT 8
Dear Irena, Both of us are very much alike. I share similar thoughts with you. Hope that you will get to meet him one day. I have met him only once at the promo & autograph session. It's a really great experience as I've never been to such events before! Bring your son along too. He'll enjoy it & it will be a good experience for him too. Since you are so passionate about him too, try to support him in whatever way you can. Daniel needs our support now just as much if not more. The road ahead is long & winding. Do you know the song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"? Well, in this case it is He's Our Idol. it would be simply wonderful to see him rise to international stardom. That is MY DREAM for HIM!!! ;D
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Post by dianav on Feb 7, 2006 12:10:00 GMT 8
i start fall in love with daniel since his 1st audition..i dunno why..but i said to my youngest sister i love that guy (daniel) and i will vote for him and make him to be a malaysian idol...i also very suprise that daniel's face like my boyfriend..i told my boyfriend that he face likes daniel..he very angry..but he cant do anything...hahaha...i love all daniel's song especially 'save the last dance'...hehehe...i will support daniel forever...
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Post by DanDan on Feb 17, 2006 23:13:29 GMT 8
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Post by ShinD on Mar 2, 2006 22:12:01 GMT 8
i notice him way on his very first audition.. he came with his friend..but only he made it.. when i heard him sing for the audition, i thought, this guy could sing.. n when he constantly make it the safe side throughout the final, i was thinking, this guy is going to be our very idol..n of course, i would say, its worth every penny that i voted.
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Post by idolhunter on Mar 5, 2006 19:16:12 GMT 8
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