Group Name: NEWTONe
Group Members:
Carmen Lumban
Jica Monsanto
Klarisse Gepilano
Cindy Esporlas
Neil Cabello
Gilbert Gubatan
Miguel Sison
Mark Villangca
Earl Panganiban
Contact Person: Earl PanganibanI went to the JICC Library of Japan Embassy before lunch time today, and I got to meet with the organizer Sig. These are his notable inputs:
1. There are no restrictions regarding the setup. However, the judges are expecting bands to join, so a band would probably have the most impact.
2. The prize for the top three teams can either be A Basic Conversational Module in Nihongo (for those who don't know Nihongo), or a Refresher Course (for those who already know Nihongo). Both modules are worth Php 4000.00 and will be sponsored by the Nihongo Center.
3. We can use the off-vocal (minus one) versions of the songs for the CD due on May 20, however it would be important to note that when we do, the judges will focus on the voice quality of the singer rather than the music. What he's trying to say is DON'T DO IT UNLESS YOU HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE.
4. Everyone on the list are expected to be on stage during the live performance on July. The minimum requirement for the live performance is at least one member will sing (This means na back-up singers/dancers na lang yung iba). The song for the live performance may not be one of the two songs prepared for the cd.
5. Invite more people to join this friendly competition. Since there is NO REGISTRATION FEE, it's the same as having "nothing to lose and everything to gain."
6. Finally, submit the CD on or before May 20.
The two tentative songs for the cd are: Sakuranbo (Ai Otsuka) and 1/3 No Junjo Na Kanjou (Siam Shade). My personal comment on the second song: LALAKI kumanta nito ah!! So I'm not for the second song.. especially now that I watched the guitar cover: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
With that said, if you have any questions, I will be available at the poolside tomorrow after my 9-11 class.
