The Sun's Out

The sky stopped raining for Stefanie on sat night. Little wonder, she's Ms SUN and she's holding her one-night only concert @ Singapore Indoor Stadium. The sky cheered, and elusive Mr Moon peeked out from behind his thick blanket of floozy clouds.

Having been around for the past 5 yrs (I thought it's been 10), Stefanie's got much to croon about really. From Most Promising Newcomer to Favorite Chinese Female Singer... she's come a long way in a short time.

But on sat, she seemed subdued, perhaps saddened by the sight of unfilled seats in the hall. Not sold-out... Small, dispersed clusters of flourescent-sticks waving diehards... Audiences who seemed to have butts stuck to their seats and hands glued to their laps... Even the row of golden-haired bengs in front of me were so well-behaved, you'd think they are in some school hall waiting for their A-level slips..

But then again, perhaps this is some kinda positive feedback thing. Stefanie is better known for her singing than performing (though these days, one ignores either at one's peril). She is, frankly, stiff on stage. Her moves are well-rehearsed but forced. She prefers jeans/slacks to puffy dresses. She sings, but she does not perform.

But then again, with such powerful, unique vocals, Stefanie can, and will continue to rule. The heavens will cheer for her.