September 19, 2024 | 12:00am
“I make it a point that I go home… gagawin at gagawin ko ito hanggat mayroon (I will do it as long as there is (a chance).”
That was Lani Misalucha sharing her thoughts on what keeps her coming back as a judge of “The Clash 2024” in a recent press conference to herald its season six.
The Original Pilipino Music (OPM) artist and Asia’s Nightingale is a pioneering member of the singing and reality search’s panel in charge of “finding the best and most remarkable talent to rule over the Clash Nation,” as the show’s website says.
Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz take on the roles of Clash Masters.
Lani Misalucha (far left) with (from left) fellow ‘The Clash’ judges Christian Bautista and Ai-Ai delas Alas, and Clash Masters Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz.
“From the very first season it opened, we are the ones who started it,” added Lani, referring to fellow “The Clash” judges Ai-Ai delas Alas and Christian Bautista.
“Actually, we are really glad and grateful that we have reached the sixth season. Whenever there’s an announcement that there’s going to be a next season, we are just so excited.”
Speaking of excitement, viewers are also thrilled to know if “The Clash” panel does have a yardstick or a set of guidelines in gauging who among The Clashers have the winning qualities.
Lani gave her two cents’ worth by saying, “Of course, in singing contests or a talent show (like this), meron siya talagang isang susundan ka na formula (you follow a formula). Of course, you also consider many other factors.”
“No. 1 dapat magaling ka talagang kumanta kaya ka nga nakasali dito kasi meron ka ng boses at marunong kang kumanta (you, as a contestant, sing well. That’s why you’re part of the show. You have the voice and know how to sing),” shared she. “No. 2 is nanduon yung quality ng boses mo (the quality of your voice). No. 3 is maganda kang magbigay ng emosyon sa kanta (you’re excellent at giving emotion to the song). No. 4 is that you should have versatility. You’re versatile, song choice-and-voice-wise.”
Related to the latter is the singer’s vocal range. Pieces of information available online describe it as the octaves or pitches a human voice can reach or produce.
“Definitely, you have the advantage if your range is wide or you can hit high notes. Yun yung isang… category na sinusunod namin na dapat malaki ang range mo (it’s another category or consideration we follow — that a contestant should possess a wide vocal range).”
It means a Clasher could seamlessly shift from low notes to high notes in a performance.
Perhaps only a few people are gifted with such an ability or a talent.
“There are singers who have a naturally high (pitched) voice,” said she, “Meron talagang mga soprano at may mga alto (there are those whose voice is soprano, a high female or male voice, or alto, a low female or male voice).”
If singers wish to expand their vocal range, they can do exercises or practices as Lani suggested.
“Meron din namang mga practices o mga exercises na pu-pwede nilang gawin kung gusto talaga nilang maka-hit nung mga high notes na yan (there are practices and exercises they can try if they want to hit those high notes), although there are those who are born with bass (a low adult voice range) for guys or with alto or mezzo-soprano for girls. Those are their vocal range.”
Aside from doing proper exercises, performers need to adhere to the old adage, “Practice makes perfect.”
“Sana talagang practisin nila ng practisin para hindi sila magkamali o pumalpak whenever na mag-hi-hit sila ng mga high notes (I hope they will keep on practicing to avoid making mistakes in reaching those high notes),” said Lani.
(Watch ‘The Clash’ every Saturday at 7:15 p.m. on GMA.)
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