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Spotlight: Jed Madela: Hindi lang ako balladeer

|November 27,2011
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Spotlight: Jed Madela: Hindi lang ako balladeer

- November 27, 2011 - 03:00 PM

BIGAY-todo sa pagbirit si Jed Madela kaya naman marami ang impressed sa kanya tuwing sasalang sa
ASAP, ang variety show ng ABS-CBN.

Pero mas marami ang bilib kay Jed dahil kaya niyang pagandahin ang dating kahit ng mga walang kwentang kanya.

Kagila-gilalas si Jed nang maki-jam ito sa “Elements” National Singing and Songwriting Music Camp sa Dumaguete.

Live ang ginawang pagkanta ng mga folk and rock artists, pero hindi nagpahuli ang singer kahit pa minus-one lang ang kanyang ginamit.

He performed a medley of OPM ballads with such grace and power, hindi tuloy napansin na ubod ng korni ang kanyang mga kinanta.

Mas okay na panoorin nang live si Jed kaya walang nagtaka nang dinumog ang kanyang concert sa Cultural Center of the Philippines kamakailan.

Pangarap mo ba talagang  maging singer?
I’m from a clan whose every member is into music. Growing up, I was aware that there was always music in our home—someone was playing either the piano or the guitar, or belting out on the karaoke.

But it was only a hobby for me until my aunt, who is my manager now, got me into the scene. From Iloilo, I came to Manila to apply as a flight attendant, but I was not 100 percent happy with the prospect.

Good thing my aunt sat me down and asked, “What do you really want to do?” I answered, “I want to sing.” I auditioned for a band and that’s how it started.

You’re blessed with a distinctly powerful voice that scales the high notes with ease. Meron ka bang special technique?
I never had formal vocal training and had to learn through experience.

When I was younger, my dad would teach me certain techniques—but all in passing.

I think I learned all my techniques from my mistakes while singing in a band. I went through a lot with my voice—lost it, got it back and strengthened it. As for hitting the high notes, it’s all about placement and proper breathing. And lots of practice!

Paano mo inaalagaan ang boses mo?
The vocal chords are muscles; when muscles get tired, they need to rest. I try to get enough sleep and drink lots of water. I keep my throat hydrated so it won’t get dry.

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Sino ang greatest idol mo at bakit?
My band stints exposed me to a lot of genres; I had to learn how to interpret all kinds of songs—there are different approaches to pop, rock, Broadway, R&B…My ultimate idol is Luther Vandross. He sings with so much passion. He does not hold back. Music comes before image.

Ikuwento mo ang tungkol sa concert mo at ano ang aasahan ng publiko?
This concert should be different from past shows I’ve done. People tend to brand me a balladeer and I don’t blame them because that’s how they see me on mainstream TV and hear me on radio. I want to show the audience that I’m more than that—not just a balladeer but a total performer. I’ll make sure everyone will enjoy the show.—Inquirer

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