Vocal training for AJL40 stalled, Marsha Milan forced to listen to song arrangement repeatedly
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Singer Marsha Milan has postponed vocal training for the Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL40) competition due to a throat condition.
- She is focusing on listening to her song's arrangement repeatedly and preparing mentally while her voice recovers.
- Marsha aims to deliver an emotional and sincere performance, prioritizing the song's message over vocal power.
Singer Marsha Milan has temporarily halted her vocal training for the upcoming Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL40) competition, despite her voice showing signs of recovery. The 41-year-old artist, known for her powerful vocals, stated that full vocal practice will resume once her condition is completely stable.
Alhamdulillah, there has been positive progress. But for now, I still cannot practice vocals.
"Alhamdulillah, there has been positive progress. But for now, I still cannot practice vocals," Marsha told Utusan Malaysia. "Before I had a sore throat, I already had vocal training, but it was temporarily interrupted. So, I am listening to the song's arrangement repeatedly, appreciating each part, and preparing myself mentally first. God willing, when my voice is fully recovered, I will resume training."
Before I had a sore throat, I already had vocal training, but it was temporarily interrupted. So, I am listening to the song's arrangement repeatedly, appreciating each part, and preparing myself mentally first. God willing, when my voice is fully recovered, I will resume training.
Marsha expressed acceptance of the situation, entrusting her performance outcome to divine will. She emphasized that her song, "Tangisan Seorang Pendosa," is not solely about showcasing vocal range but about conveying emotion and the song's message to the listeners. "I am doing what I can, and the rest I leave to God. I feel every song has its own way of delivery," she explained.
I am doing what I can, and the rest I leave to God. I feel every song has its own way of delivery.
She is committed to delivering her best performance within her current vocal capacity, avoiding any strain that could compromise the emotional delivery on stage. "God willing, I will still give my best with my current vocal condition. I don't want to force my voice, but I want people to feel the emotion and sincerity of the song," Marsha stated. Previously, she revealed facing a health crisis just two weeks before AJL40, which also affected her entire team.
I don't want to force my voice, but I want people to feel the emotion and sincerity of the song.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.