Broken, The Music Video

LOVE.IT.

Last night, just before the news Channel 5 unveiled the much anticipated music video for Idol #3's latest single 'Broken'. Already the song has been receiving much support on the airwaves, with Class 95 playing it up quite a fair bit (thank you!!) and its also climbing the 91.3 charts.

Its been sooo long since we've seen Airi on tv and its great to see him looking all worthy of his Idol title in this slick video, with this great and very radio-friendly song. Reminds me of the way I felt about Taufik's 'One Last' (the first single out after 'I Dream', I kept it on loop for like, forevah!)

Anyhoo, check out the video, produced by the talented OAP5 producers (love the hanging naked bulbs woot!), and vote for the alternate ending you prefer at www.facebook.com/mediacorpch5 or www.youtube.com/universalmusicsg2010.

Most of all, sit back and enjoy!

So how? You likey?

Personally, I like Ending 2 better. Kinda leaves things hanging, not your typical happy ending, most likely she won't find the letter/song.

Here are some of my fave shots from the video....

I absolutely loved the naked hanging lightbulbs. LOVE IT! I actually suggested to Airi that his music video have these hanging lightbulbs swaying in the wind and well, doubt it happened because of me, but it woulda been nice if it was haha.

I love the shots of the drums, the beat of the song is one of the best things about it, it grounds the melody (imo anyway). Btw, the drummer in the video is one of Airi's good friends. He's also one of the awesomest drummers I've ever seen play, and I had the privilege of watching one of their mini jam sessions - v. cool.

I like this shot for so many reasons. The colour of the wall totally helps break up the monotony of colour in the rest of the video which is mostly black/white/plain (which is simple and great, because the focus should be on the song). And I love that he's surrounded by 'equipment' - so music lor. Coulda done without the IKEA chair. Maybe a wooden, more er, rustic chair woulda looked better?

Who out there tried out for the casting call looking for 'Eurasian girls between 17 - 21 for a Ch5 music video? So obvious riiiight? :)

So did everyone think Amelia made the cut? Believable as Airi's love interest? Imo, not many shots of them together so couldn't really tell. Most of the shots of her were very 'Ghost Whisperer'-like to me. She is definitely pretty though.

This is definitely one of the best shots for me cos it actually shows them together, and you're given a sense of their chemistry, however, in this particular frame it looks like Airi's really pissed like "Hello-oh, I said I'm sorry already la, what else you want me to do....wahlaueh!"... and she's just stoning in that 'Melinda' way (I'm sure she was directed to stare into space and be indifferent).

Here's the 'Ghost Whisperer' shot... 'broken promises' written on the misty window.

And the follow up shot where the 'human' touches where the ghost once wrote.

The window thing was a nice touch. And, so, 0k, not to take the piss, silly GW comments aside, it was a really nicely shot video. I totally enjoyed it and I'm so happy that Channel 5 decided to produce one for Airi. Its sad that Taufik never really got a good music video for his first single (post win), so yay for Airi! And in that vein, one more shot of our Idol, singing his heart out for us. Can't wait for the next single to arrive - please Channel 5 make sure he has another video to go with! :)

xoxo, s.

ps. voting closes 12th May at midnight, so if you haven't cast your vote, go do so at the links above.

I Heart Broken

Not A Broken Record.

I'm in trouble. I think I'm seriously addicted to Airi's single 'Broken'. I know I sound like a broken record, pun intended, but I just love the song! I've also gotten a few offices-full of people addicted to it, and in KL mind you! My cousin, three friends and their colleagues - thats about 30+ people - have given me the thumbs up, a few of them have had it on loop for a few days now, citing they thought it was some international artiste....my reply - "Got standard right?"

Even when I can't sing it outloud cos everyone in the house is asleep, I plug my headphones in, put it on loop, close my eyes and mute-lipsync my heart out. Its just such a great tune, but the best part about it, apart from Airi's crooner delivery, are the lyrics and emotion conveyed.

And if its anything to go by, the album coming out in just over a month's time will be something worth looking forward to.

I've sung this song to myself so many times I thought I'd just do everyone the service of putting out the lyrics so you can sing along too. This player I found online automatically loops it - perfect!

No copyright infringement intended, just a fan/friend sharing her love for another friend's music. If you like music, support the artiste, please go buy it from your telco or the Nokia music store (like I did :).

Broken by Sezairi Sezali

VERSE 1:

dropped of your keys last night

the front door still unpainted

you were polite like ice

i, once could met it

you took our pictures down

and you left them on the ground

its like you wiped all the mem'ries

of what we used to be...

you and me before it all crashed down

CHORUS:

and i know i never told you

that i love you

now its all too late

and i don't know how to hold you

but i want to

i don't want to leave this way

all i know

is broken

VERSE 2:

i heard your voice break when you said

"well i hope you're happy"

nothin' to say i'll stare straight into my coffee

then the conversation changed

how we talked around the blame

and the pain of losin'

all of the good times lost

when it all crashed down

CHORUS:

And i know i never told you

that i love you

now its all too late

and i don't know how to hold you

but i want to

i don't want to leave this way

all i know...

is broken...

BRIDGE:

well i'm here if you need me

i know you don't believe me

well i'm so sorry

for all the pain i've caused

Ho-oohhhhh

CHORUS :

and i know i've never told you

that i love you

now its all too late

and i don't know how to hold you

but i want to

i don't want to leave this way

all i know...

is broken...

Ho-oh...

xoxo, s.

Airi's 1st Single Is Here (1st look) + Sylvia gets signed!

"Broken" by Sezairi Sezali

Sorry I've been in the rabbit hole the last two weeks (also known as KL+Blogger's block+stupid addictive facebook games). Last two weeks of American Idol has just boring me to tears. Maybe its the effect of seeing the perfect vocals of Glambert less than 20 metres away, I don't know, even Didi couldn't Benamify me. Siobhan Magnus is the only reason I watch the show nowadays. But this post ain't about the Americans.

Our very own Singapore Idol, Mr Sezairi Sezali will be releasing his debut lead single (after TBAA), hot off his new album (to be released this May! Woot!) and its entitled 'Broken'. Like the cover image for the single? Its very Airi, and I'm glad that he's pictured the way we know him, not airbrushed or primped into manufactured pop commerciality. We voted for the singer-songwriter-musician, and that's what it looks like we're gonna get.

Folks, "Broken" is super radio friendly, you are gonna love it, I heard a demo of it, and its AWESOME, take my word for it. Think John Mayer (minus the douchebag-ness), laid-back, great lyrics, and just a wonderful song to sit back and listen to. Its a nice fit.

"...Broken is an honest and REAL song with a strong emotional message."

- Sezairi Sezali

(aah, just the way we like you Airi - honest, and emo)

There are two other pretty awesome songs lined up for his album, but you'll just have to wait for 'em - I say GOOD JOB Universal Music (and Airi of course!)! Scroll to the bottom to see Universal Music Singapore's official media release.

On another happy note, UMS has also signed up runner-up Ms Sylvia Ratonel. I found out recently (the day she became my 'celebrity babysitter' :) just kidding, we had lunch, my kids were there, they love her) that she'd been offered a contract and we were jumping up an down outside my kids' preschool like crazy people. Isn't that just awesome great news? I'm so happy for both Airi and Sylvia, things are finally starting to happen. Don't miss Sylvia's 'return to tv' (as Channel 5 has been calling it) this Saturday on the telemovie 'Seven Days', she'll be singing a duet with Jack & Rai (follow the jump here to listen to it on J&R's facebook fanpage - the song is called "You & I" and its listed under their 'music player' on the left sidebar).

Idol3 Reunion Tonight : Twitpiccing ON!

Iz and I are throwing a small 'reunion' party tonight and so far only Tabby (prior engagement) and Charles (overseas) can't make it, so hopefully we'll see everyone and I'll be twitpiccing (yay!).

I'll update on what everyone's up to this weekend :) Some quick ones first -we all know Faizal's been signed by the label that used to manage local duo Sleeq and he's one of the male leads in Suria's version of 'Light Years' called Cinta Ixora; and Mae's a radio-personality-in-training at 987FM :). Lets see what everyone else is up to.

Oh and did I mention that Tabby's singing for the opening AND closing of the upcoming Youth Olympic Games? If you follow Izked's tweets, you woulda seen this...

Congrats Tabby, we're all super proud of ya & behind you! *hugs* :)

My spidey sense tells me she's gonna be signed very soon (possibly already signed to a management contract), but no official word is out yet - its been a tad difficult to find Tabby as she's decided to take a break from her laptop (ala Miley?) and deleted her Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr accounts (*tragic*, I loved her Tumblr account, it always had something to make me smile). But again, ala Miley, why talk about your life virtually instead of actually living it? I guess, good move sweets. Just remember to pick up when I call ya! (btw, her phone is also dead and gone, which is a good thing considering the blonde moment that resulted in her posting her mobile number on her twitter a few months ago! *face palm*) To contact Tabitha for gigs, email her, deets are on her only point of contact - her facebook fanpage.

Ok, thats it from me, I'm off to cook Assam Prawns for tonight's potluck (ok, its not just for Farhan, I'm now also a prawn-lover).....follow me on twitter to catch my twitpics tonight :)

xoxo, s.

ps. And here's the official word from Universal Music to the media about Airi's single and Sylvia's contract with them, it was released yesterday (25th March). Sorry I kept mum for so long, not at liberty to dish the dirt mah -- heheh. Airi/SylSyl managers, wanna hire me? I'm an experienced publicist *wink*...

SINGAPORE IDOL’S WINNER & RUNNER UP – DOUBLE HAPPINESS FOR UNIVERSAL MUSIC SINGAPORE

Sezairi Sezali releases DEBUT SINGLE – BROKEN

Sylvia Ratonel signs on with Universal Music Singapore for album record deal.

After having the Top 10 hit with the winning song “Touched By An Angel” (written by Ken Lim), Singapore Idol winner, Sezairi Sezali, releases his much anticipated debut lead single “Broken”, from his forthcoming new album, through Universal Music Singapore.

“Broken” is the first single taken from Sezairi’s debut album which will be released in May. The single is written by Jez Ashurst (who has co-written songs for The Saturdays, Pussycat Dolls, Cheryl Cole and James Morrison) and Ben Montague. The single will be released digitally and for fans alike to download*

“I think “Broken” is an honest and REAL song with a very strong emotional message”, says Sezairi Sezali.

More details of Sezairi Sezali’s debut album will follow and it will be a selection of original songs and songs of special meanings for him. Album will be produced by Jason Tan (Eastward Audio) who has helmed production for previous Singapore Idol winner’s, Hady Mirza, platinum selling self titled debut album released in 2006.

Universal Music Singapore is also proud to announce that Singapore Idol 2009’s runner up, Sylvia Ratonel, will be signed on as its recording artist for an album record deal, joining Sezairi to Universal Music‘s roster of artists.

“I am truly grateful to have a chance to do the one thing I am most passionate about – Making music. It’s a bonus to be affiliated with a great label and have the opportunity to work with a talented musician and a good friend like Sezairi” - Sylvia Ratonel

On Sezairi’s thoughts of Sylvia as a record label mate, “Sylvia joining the Universal Music family is very exciting news for me. I’m looking forward to the possibility of working together with her. I think we have a very strong chemistry and I’m definitely very proud of her.

With both talented artists signing on with Universal Music Singapore, Mr. Lim Teck Kheng, Marketing Director, says “It is of great honour for Universal Music to be working with 2 talented individuals who are so passionate about music.

From the start of our working relationship, we recognised the potential of both Sezairi and Sylvia. We are delighted that we can be there to assist them in their start of their music careers.”

*Sezairi Sezali’s “Broken” will be available digitally on SingTel, M1, Starhub, Nokia Music Store, Sony Ericsson’s Play Now Plus and other digital stores.

Release date of Sylvia Ratonel album and other details will be announced soon.

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