Rentak Juara 2010: First round

So here's me providing you the backscene and frontscene stuff on Superfriends' participation in Rentak Juara 2010: Julang Jati Diri.

The pix above shows the band in casual outfit during stage rehearsals. I had to wait hours before it was their turn. But it was fun! I got to see what the Kristal boys are like, and same goes for the rest of the participating bands.

It was my first time hearing the band's fully revamped song, Takkan Ku Berundur. The band had injected their influences into the song as well as a rap piece in between to spice up the track. Recalling what it sounded when Siti cut the demo (then untitled), it's clear that the song had gone through a major arrangement process, which the bandmates said they had fun doing it.

Since I had the chance to watch each band for Round 3 live, I have to say Sons of Adam gave me a pleasant surprise with their rendition of Bunkface hit song. I thought Aweera's gang and Crash also sounded cool.

Anyway the band is working hard for their next outing on 26 June. So folks, stay tuned and let's pray for their success!

SF in RJ2010: Through to the next round!

Yes I'm late, but YES SUPERFRIENDS IS THROUGH TO THE NEXT RJ ROUND! Semis here they come!

Not finals but it is a big achievement as it is. Considering the band had to go through SMS round during their previous RJ journey, this year they sailed through.

In fact the judges had good comments for them, as well as a couple of constructive criticism for them to work on.

The good: Judges said the band's musicians did well. Our favourite keyboardist Korgian was also singled out as one of the more outstanding musician of the night.

The good: Judge Roslan Aziz even said compared to other bands that night as well as previous two weeks' rounds, Superfriends did good. (He even put it in his FB status, "Roslan Aziz thinks Superfriends is a good band!" - just how cool is that???)

The you-need-to-work-on-this: Performance of the vocalists. And the band is working hard to improve on this area, as well as up the ante on others.

Over RTM's Rentak Juara Facebook page the band also received both good and bad comments. But it was interesting to see RTM's key person Datuk Mokhzani defending the band against one particular bad comment.

So kudos Superfriends! I really hope your next outing will be just as mind-blowing.

Superfriends feat. Tom

Amidst all the Rentak Juara excitement, here comes another bombshell of a news: Superfriends is now one woman stronger with the latest addition into their six-piece line-up.

So friends, let's welcome Tom to the band!

Tom is the winner of last season's MyStar LG, a reality talent show aired over TV3. An avid rocker, the band believes she has the specific range and tone that mix well with the rest of Superfriends.

Go to BBC tonight and check out their performance - got views? Let me know.