Jed Madela’s musical advice for Darren Espanto

MANILA, Philippines – Singer Jed Madela said that he admires the technique of young singer and The Voice Kids runner-up Darren Espanto – and gave a few words of advice for Darren on how to cultivate his talent as he ages.

“Napansin ko kay Darren sobrang galing ng technique niya,” said Jed in an interview on Gandang Gabi Vice Sunday, February 15. “Syempre in time iiba ang boses niya pag nagbibinata, so bababa. Pero ang napapansin ko sa kanya yung control sa boses niya sobrang kapit na kapit siya. Feeling ko na if ever bumaba yung boses niya hindi masyado,” he said.

(What I’ve noticed about Darren is that his technique is very good. In time, his voice will change as he matures, it will deepen. But what I’ve noticed about him is that he’s really got control over his voice. If his voice changes, deepens, I think it’ll be okay.)

Jed, who also has an enviable vocal range, said that growing up, he didn’t shift to singing songs on a lower register when his voice changed, and just continued to practice.

Darren and Jed also showcased their imitations of Ariana Grande, Manny Pacquiao and Jessa Zaragoza.

Jed also shared about how he and Darren became friends.

“Napapanood ko siya sa The Voice Kids…nung finals night hindi siya nanalo, so nag tweet ako and doon na nagsimula,” Jed said adding that his fans and Darren’s fans also paved the way for them to be close as well, along with the show Kris TV, where they both have been invited many times.

(I watched him on The Voice Kids…during the finals night, he did not win and I tweeted, and that’s how it all started.

Both Darren and Jed performed during the visit of Pope Francis last January. Darren did “Tell The World of His Love,” while Jed performed “Light of a Million Mornings.”

For Darren, singing for the Pope was a memorable experience. (READ: Darren Espanto on the honor of singing for Pope Francis)

“I felt nervous nung nakita ko yung Santo Papa and kung gaano karaming tao and of course excited ako na kakanta ako para sa Santo Papa,” he said. 

(I felt nervous when I saw the Pope and how many people were going to watch, and of course I was excited to sing for the Pope.)

As for the advice he got from Jed, Darren said: “First of all keep your feet on the ground, maging humble and sing from the heart.”

Jed is busy promoting the anniversary of ASAP to be held Sunday, February 22, while Darren is gearing up for out-of-town concerts with Voice Kids grand champion Lyca Gairanod. –Rappler.com