Dian Kuswandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Mon, 07/26/2010 9:24 AM | Headlines
Indonesian Idol is heading for a tense climax with five more days until Indonesia chooses a new idol.
Viewers will have to wait until the grand finale Saturday night to find out whether Indonesia chooses 17-year-old Skolastika Citra Kirana Wulan from Yogyakarta or 16-year-old Elicohen “Igo” Christellgo Pentury from Ambon, Maluku.
In the mean time, both contestants have packed their suitcases, ready to head back to their hometowns to gather more support, and of course, votes.
The two last surviving finalists of the sixth season of Indonesian Idol sang their way into the finale after edging out 18-year-old Gilang Saputra from Bengkulu in last Friday’s Spectacular Show, where contestants had the chance to share the stage with real superstars.
The jazzy Citra won the hearts of the audience with a striking duet with soul singer Tompi. Meanwhile, Igo finished in the top-two after performing with pop sensation Afgan.
“Singing in a duet is very difficult, but you just did an awesome job,” guest judge Armand Maulana, pop-rock band GIGI frontman, told Igo.
Another judge, composer Erwin Gutawa, echoed the sentiment, saying, “after this competition, you should record your own album and you can make hits.”
That night’s theme of Superstar Duets saw each of the top-three contestant sing two hits — one with the song’s original performers. Igo showed off his smooth vocals when collaborating with Afgan in the mellow number Sadis (Cruel), while Citra belted out a powerful yet relaxed performance with Tompi in Menghujam Jantungku (Into My Heart).
“Awesome. From the way you performed, you look like a singer with tons of hits,” Armand told Citra.
Gilang, on the other hand, shared the stage with his own idol, new heartthrob Sandy Sondhoro, both singing Malam Biru (Blue Night).
“Gilang knows music better than the other contestants,” Erwin said. “And I think you enjoyed your performance with Sandy just now. This song was difficult, and I appreciate your effort.”
Although he was edged out, Gilang said he had no regrets at all.
“I’m happy enough being in the top three,” Gilang said. “Going this far was already a great achievement and a blessing for me.”
The grand finale will take place on July 31 at Central Park, West Jakarta, and will be aired live on RCTI at 8:30 p.m. Although both Citra and Igo will share the red carpet, only one of them will pocket the key to a new car and a recording deal. And Indonesia gets to decide the winner.
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