2 years ago, Singapore Idol 1 was hot with singers like
Sylvester Sim, Olinda Cho, Daphne Khoo and Taufik Batisah, not to
forget the final match between Taufik and Sylvester with them
singing the 'especially written song' for Singapore Idol 1
winner.
I Dream...
However, something is wrong now.
Leann Rimes singing I dream at the World Sports Award 2001,the
exact same song that was claimed written for Taufik Batisah/Sly for
the Singapore Idol final showdown in 2004. so.. how come Leann sang
it first ? Hmm.
I dream, the song popularized by Taufik Batisah when he was
crowned the champion of Singapore Idol in 2004 now casts doubt on
its originality because the song is very similar to the one sung by
Grammy winner, Leanne Rimes in 2001.
The song that Taufik performed - including the lyrics and rhythm -
is so closely similar to LeAnn's at the World Sports Award 2001 -
also titled I Dream.
The video of LeAnn's performance was uploaded about two weeks
ago.
They question Mediacorp's claim that Michael Fallon had written the
song especially for the winner of Singapore Idol.
That song was meant for the winner of the first Singapore Idol in
2004.
Taufik's first album, Blessings, which also included I Dream,
created history when it reached double platinum within 20 days of
its' release when it sold more than 30 000 units here.
When Berita Harian posed the question of the originality of the
song to Media Corp's spokesperson, Miss Serene Foo, she said she
will get feedback from SonyBMG Music before making any
comments.
"Because this question came late, it's not realistic for us to give
an answer today (yesterday)," she said.
Sony BMG Music produced Blessings.
When contacted yesterday, Sony BMG Music spokesperson, Mr. Danny
Wong said his side will scrutinize the allegation.
Taufik's manager, Min said, if the allegation is true, her side
will be very disappointed.
Berita Harian's effort to contact Taufik yesterday was not
fruitful.
Youtube user, who uses the online moniker, urbanvigilante felt
regretful and deceived.
Taufik's I Dream(LIVE):
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mPbMyc-IpQ4
Leann Rimes's I Dream(LIVE):
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Tq0lyaBsHyY
[Source: TaufikBatisah.net
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Tomorrow.sg]
[Article From: http://www.habcentral.com/showthread.php?tid=1393]
