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‘Best cover ever’: Tawag finalist’s version of Aegis hit gets standing ovation

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/tvpatrol/09/20/20190923-elaine-duran.jpg"/><figcaption>‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ judge Louie Ocampo calls finalist Elaine Duran’s performance ‘the best cover, ever’ of the Aegis hit ‘Basang-Basa sa Ulan.’ <em>ABS-CBN/It’s Showtime</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — The week-long grand finals of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” kicked off Monday, and already the judges were torn over the display of talent on stage, with one contestant even garnering high praise for her cover of an Aegis classic.</p><p>Six of the 12 finalists performed on the first day, among them Elaine Duran of Butuan City. The 10-time defending champion’s emotional rendition of “Basang-Basa sa Ulan” got a standing ovation from all five judges.</p><p>Randy Santiago, coincidentally a cast member of the ongoing musical “Rak of Aegis” where the song is prominently featured, was already on his feet halfway through the number, while fellow judge Ogie Alcasid remained standing well after giving Duran applause.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1383263" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Head juge Louie Ocampo, meanwhile, called Ocampo’s performance “the best cover, ever, of that song,” and described the aspirant as “technically unbeatable” and, in jest, “not human.”</p><p>Cavite singer John Mark Saga, the only other “Record Holder” or 10-time defending champion, similarly received a standing ovation for his rendition of “Iris.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nRjxA2M2peY?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Alcasid, husband of music veteran Regine Velasquez, told Saga: “Wala pa akong naririnig na tinig na tulad mo. Wala kang katulad. Fan talaga ako. Bukod sa asawa ko, ikaw na ‘yung pangalawa.”</p><p>“You are a master at what you do,” Alcasid added. “What you do is you wow us every time you sing… Sigurado ako, ang iyong parte dito sa music industry ay established na. Markado ka na.”</p><p>Finalists who also performed on Monday included Shaina Mae Allaga, Julius Cawaling, Charizze Arnigo, and Jonas Oñate.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PGuz7EYwg-w?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/foPqK1xlIpU?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M5KschUz04M?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gytYzgLRtg4?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>