"Mimpi" single review

[~Jessy~]

A review I wrote last week.
Just want to share it here.
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Malaysian Idol 2, Daniel Lee Chee Hun sings out his dream!

Within a month after he won the reality show Malaysian Idol, Daniel came out with his single titled "Mimpi", meaning "dream" in English. It¡¦s a perfect title for Daniel as it has always been his dream to become a recording artiste.

There are 4 tracks in the CD. The first track is the Malaysian Idol single, "Mimpi", followed by its minus-1. There's a change in the arrangement in the studio version. The finale version sounds grander while the studio version is livelier and more radio-friendly. It is also made shorter which is good for a pop song. Vocal wise, his vocal is much better compared to the live version.

Daniel did a good job in this song. One can feel his passion while listening to the song. The song, which is about dreams and hopes, is uplifting and encouraging itself.

The other song (also with its minus-1) in the single is "Jika Kau Bercinta Lagi", originally by Alleycats. Surprisingly, the song suits his voice nicely. Daniel's version is very different from the slow Alleycats's version and rockish Flop Poppy's version. Arranged with a more poppish touch, Daniel managed to bring out the feel of the love song with his tender and delicate voice.

It is a dissapointment that another 2 songs which he sang in the finale "Heaven Knows" and "Angin Malam" are not included in the single. ("Heaven Knows" will be included in his coming debut album.) The packaging is rather too simple. The single is however reasonably priced at RM9.90.

[TensionDBSK]

Mimpi: I recall when Pot Amir was being asked on who he thinks would be the victor of Malaysian Idol he confidently answered: It's DEFINITELY going to be Daniel. And I thought that's it! This song is meant for Daniel. The beginning of Mimpi is very much like the exposition of a novel. Keeping low yet sweet with several ascending scales (specifically referring to the first 3 notes). It seemed to be telling a story of a youngling's dream that will soon be achieved. It then gradually picked up momentum and started aiming for the high notes with several leaps of a major 5th giving a great touch of happiness to the song.

"sedalam tinggi seluas jauh" gave an impression of a very wide outlook of life. The feeling of wanting to achieve your ultimate dream in a large scope. He then continued sharing his dream voluntarily with the crowd. Throughout this song Daniel was given the opportunity to display his determination and his desperate want to make his childhood dream a reality..There was a part in the song when Daniel went subtle..soft and hopeful. It was when the volume of the music was lowered. I thought that inserted a magical touch to the song. Mimpi is a great song and it's even a greater song with Daniel's voice.

[agentpink]

wow...hehe

[~Jessy~]

tensiondbsk said:

Mimpi: I recall when Pot Amir was being asked on who he thinks would be the victor of Malaysian Idol he confidently answered: It's DEFINITELY going to be Daniel. And I thought that's it! This song is meant for Daniel. The beginning of Mimpi is very much like the exposition of a novel. Keeping low yet sweet with several ascending scales (specifically referring to the first 3 notes). It seemed to be telling a story of a youngling's dream that will soon be achieved. It then gradually picked up momentum and started aiming for the high notes with several leaps of a major 5th giving a great touch of happiness to the song.

"sedalam tinggi seluas jauh" gave an impression of a very wide outlook of life. The feeling of wanting to achieve your ultimate dream in a large scope. He then continued sharing his dream voluntarily with the crowd. Throughout this song Daniel was given the opportunity to display his determination and his desperate want to make his childhood dream a reality..There was a part in the song when Daniel went subtle..soft and hopeful. It was when the volume of the music was lowered. I thought that inserted a magical touch to the song. Mimpi is a great song and it's even a greater song with Daniel's voice.

Nice observation, Shermayne!

[foreverluvedison]

u noe wat...now i'm so into da second song...although it's only da bass like dat but i like da rentak la...n i've always wanted 2 play da drum...n i listen 2 it attentively...i found dat da drum is like 1,1 2 haiz...dunno how 2 describe...go n listen n u'll noe...n wen u listen 2 da drumming, wen it's cum 2 a verse where d other instrument's sound is louder it's like da sound cum 2 join in n unite as 1....it blend 2gether perfectly...nice work

[<boomerang>]

Enjoyed reading your reviews & comments above. Does anyone know if he re-recorded the JKBL for the single or was it taken from the MI2 Compilation album?