Shallow me

Have been spending leisure time at home browsing through tele channels. I am in awe of the talents or rather upcoming musicians, groups, singers. Having the mentally that most of the singers out there is publicised mainly because of good looks. Singing? does it matter at all?

David Tao had a tough time coming out to the entertainment scene back then. Because of his looks, he had to stay at the back corner. Only voice was heard. Album cover's effect would even need to enhance till that extend that it covers his face. If not mistaken, it was a dark blue black shade of blue. It seems that they feared people would turn away . But nevertheless, his voice outshined, being one of the first to surface with chinese R&B. Well, in this case, he is not the only singer which the company feared that album sales would be a problem because of the outlook. Of course, packaging is a matter to consider too. Business.

We don't see the similar thing happening to Lee Hom. Talented and of course needless i say, goodlooking. No problemo. I mean, no offence but F4 can sing for nuts. Charming looks would definately score much higher.

As i was browsing, KBS frequently pops hourly showing concerts by korean groups, singers... the upcoming and not so upcoming ones too. I was suprised by not only the voice but the looks of korean singers. Lets put aside the typical small eye look of a korean. There are good looking smart ones too. SG Wannabe is one of it.

The korean group 'dong fang shen qi' that came to KL last year was a hit. From the outlook, they look like a group of cute boys getting together, knowing their dancing steps, and prolly just parading their good looks. You know, the usual. Suprise suprise, i don't know about you, but i am very suprised when i hear them sing. They are not only in tune when they sing live, but the harmonisation blew me away. Its rare.

and, it not that easy harmonising...

I need to scrape off the thought of associating good looks and out of tune. I am suprised too at the quality that people are looking more into than just the outward. But heck, if i can get goodlooking and a fantabulous voice in one package why not. Well, it just hit me that mmm... not everybody is as shallow as i am. :p