So on Saturday, 27 April, my family together with the Kaan sisters (Sophia, Serena, Samantha) decided to support our friend Prisca at her talent competition. It was the finale round. Prisca was going to play the piano.
We reached First Baptist Church, Subang, a few minutes late, but we hadn't missed any acts yet. They were playing the video for wildcard picks. I voted for two dance acts and an instrumentalist but none of them were picked. So no one agreed with me? :(
Anyway, when they announced for all the acts to come onstage, we screamed like crazy when they said 'Prisca Leong'. We were seriously the best cheerleading section ever.
Prisca was the third or fourth one to perform, (I forgot because I was too jittery) I think, and when she came up, we were once again screaming and clapping like mad. My brother was shutting his ears and cringing because we were so...uh, embarrassing. *cough*
When she came up and introduced herself and what she was going to play, I was hanging on to her every word. She was like a star!
I remember the previous week; she asked me advice on what to play for the finale. She asked if she should play an original, but I told her she shouldn't because it was too risky and no one would be able to relate to it.
When she announced that she was going to play an original, my heart dropped. THAT LITTLE REBEL (it's ok Pris I still love you :P).
But my heart was fine after that, and beating fast with adrenaline and pride, because Prisca was amazing! Her original piece was filled with nice dynamics and cool modulations and it even had hand-crossing (I kind of forgot hand-crossing even existed). I was super duper impressed. She also is a natural performer. You could see that passion on her face and her hand movements when she played. And her songwriting skills, man... *hides my face in shame because Prisca is so talented*
After her performance, she stood up to hear the judges' comments. THEY LOVED IT. One said that it was her favorite so far. And she also said that the keyboard she was using was 'too lousy for her'. I, for one, agree. SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN EVEN MORE IMPRESSIVE ON A GRAND. *ha ha ha*
Act after act went by, some good, some not-so-good, some totally AMAZING. I have to applaud Avalanche (a team of three girls who used a book as their percussion. And btw, their harmony is PERFECT) and Rejuvenate (a six-member hip-hop team who is full of energy and creativity. Managed to entertain us all and keep us awake even though they were the last act).
While the judges discussed the results, there were performances by various people. One of the judges, the one and only Juwita Suwito, performed with another judge, a violinist. It was super nice.
And we were all just there, in suspense, waiting...
AND THE RESULTS FINALLY CAME.
*I already had in mind who were to get first, second and third, and I was right ;) *
The champions were Rejuvenate, as expected. They were simply impressive.
The second was Avalanche, and they deserve every bit of that.
AND THE THIRD WAS OUR VERY OWN PRISCA LEONG, THE TALENTED SONGWRITER/MUSICIAN.
Jajajajaja.
She got RM300, which is more than any individual in the competition. Rejuvenate and Avalanche had to split up their prize money so... MWAHAHAHA. *if Rejuvenate or Avalanche reads this, PLEASE DON'T KILL ME*
So again, congratulations Prisca! YOU DESERVE IT! :D
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Photos;
1. Prisca and us cheerleaders ;)
2. All the finalists
3. The talent and I!
4. The judges and Prisca
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