so i went to this local gig thing, Quiet: The New Loud II. i didn't carry much expectations i guess. i wasn't really thinking i'd enjoy it. but well. it turned out to be awesome. the gig was held at the singapore art museum, in an intimate setting. free seating on the floor and the whole atmosphere was just.... perfect. for an acoustic evening. i wished gerald had joined me. it was really his kind of thing. there were 5 acts in all and i'll briefly introduce each act.
1. Amanda Tee - http://www.freewebs.com/fored/
at sixteen, she performed her own compositions, plays awesome acoustics as a leftie. hell, she is also very cute, apologizing for "jiao-sia-ing" and being nervous. i think she's my favourite act, given her talent and upfrontness about everything. she did 4 originals and 3 covers. love it all. one of the songs she had written really hit my heart on the head. just as she had described it "imagine there's this one person you love so deeply.. and he starts losing his memory and forgeting about you..." OUCH. but amazing shiat. f.amazing. i can listen to her and her soulful tones forever
2. Rushed
no offence to the band, but the trio did not strike a chord in my heart. the lead singer does not have the vocal ability to carry through all the songs. the compositions were original and entertaining but i'd felt that the back-up singer (a.k.a the bassist) was more suited to take the reigns. in addition, the drummer was just mediocre - not bad but definitely not impressive. not entirely memorable.
3. Leslie Low
he has a mesmorizing voice, silky and smooth. however the genre of music he presented is not really my kinda thing but hansel absolutely thinks leslie is his idol. different opinions i guess. he isn't much of a talker either, which to me, was definitely NOT a plus point. but i have to admit, there's much aura surrounding this guy, as though inner peace radiates from him. so even though he isn't really my kinda flavour, i'd felt a sense of calm just listening to him. he is definitely worth a listen to for all those acoustic sappy pple out there.
4. Ronin
what can i say about them.... i am addicted to them now! it's a 5 member band - though only 3 turned up. but this did not compromise their performance. i mean, apparently they're this big thing in the local gig scene but of course ignorant lil me didn't really come into contact with them until today. the lead singer is abino, white hair and blue eyed. really embarrassing to say this but when i'd first saw him arnd, i thought he was some swedish chick. *so so so sorry!* hell, i'll die for his flawless skin. but geez. he's mesmorizing to listen to. one of RONIN's songs is ringing in my head - "just one moment". f.addictive. oh, the albino's name is levan and really, i think it's such a cool name. i know i'm not a fan of fair people, i like my guys tan. but he has won me over. completely, totally, absolutely, seriously. plus he has such a wicked sense of humour.... i'm loiking what i'm hearing. check out the peekchers i took of him! check ronin out @ http://www.roninriot.com
5. Typewriter
firstly, i have to admit, the name sounded a tad dodgy to me. and by the time the last act got on stage, my back and butt was aching from sitting on the ground. this malay dude came up and i was thinking "geez, he has alot to do to impress me" but ha.. impress me he did. the songs were all originals and extremely meaningful. the bassist for typewriter is also the same bassist for electrico, another massively popular local band. and damn! the bassist, desmond, is excellent on back-up vocals. pure perfection! a joy to listen to the back-up vocals. they have some wicked shit.... great job!!
overall. i think it had been an awesome experience. $8 (not $9 as stated in the earlier post) for more than 3 hrs worth of local talent, its been worth the money. though i felt that a location with proper seating would have been more desirable, for $8 i wouldn't ask for more. but let's just say i've been won over by amanda tee and ronin. i'll look forward to attending more gigs by then. hopefully gerald or bro will come with me to enjoy. gonna keep updated with more gigs, if they have any. credit goes to http://www.musicforgood.org for such great organizations.
after the gig, we headed to tcc @ PS for coffee. too bad it wasn't the one @ boatquay with the to-die-for ambience. oh well. i will return back someday. someday..... any companions?
1. Amanda Tee - http://www.freewebs.com/fored/
at sixteen, she performed her own compositions, plays awesome acoustics as a leftie. hell, she is also very cute, apologizing for "jiao-sia-ing" and being nervous. i think she's my favourite act, given her talent and upfrontness about everything. she did 4 originals and 3 covers. love it all. one of the songs she had written really hit my heart on the head. just as she had described it "imagine there's this one person you love so deeply.. and he starts losing his memory and forgeting about you..." OUCH. but amazing shiat. f.amazing. i can listen to her and her soulful tones forever
2. Rushed
no offence to the band, but the trio did not strike a chord in my heart. the lead singer does not have the vocal ability to carry through all the songs. the compositions were original and entertaining but i'd felt that the back-up singer (a.k.a the bassist) was more suited to take the reigns. in addition, the drummer was just mediocre - not bad but definitely not impressive. not entirely memorable.
3. Leslie Low
he has a mesmorizing voice, silky and smooth. however the genre of music he presented is not really my kinda thing but hansel absolutely thinks leslie is his idol. different opinions i guess. he isn't much of a talker either, which to me, was definitely NOT a plus point. but i have to admit, there's much aura surrounding this guy, as though inner peace radiates from him. so even though he isn't really my kinda flavour, i'd felt a sense of calm just listening to him. he is definitely worth a listen to for all those acoustic sappy pple out there.
4. Ronin
what can i say about them.... i am addicted to them now! it's a 5 member band - though only 3 turned up. but this did not compromise their performance. i mean, apparently they're this big thing in the local gig scene but of course ignorant lil me didn't really come into contact with them until today. the lead singer is abino, white hair and blue eyed. really embarrassing to say this but when i'd first saw him arnd, i thought he was some swedish chick. *so so so sorry!* hell, i'll die for his flawless skin. but geez. he's mesmorizing to listen to. one of RONIN's songs is ringing in my head - "just one moment". f.addictive. oh, the albino's name is levan and really, i think it's such a cool name. i know i'm not a fan of fair people, i like my guys tan. but he has won me over. completely, totally, absolutely, seriously. plus he has such a wicked sense of humour.... i'm loiking what i'm hearing. check out the peekchers i took of him! check ronin out @ http://www.roninriot.com
5. Typewriter
firstly, i have to admit, the name sounded a tad dodgy to me. and by the time the last act got on stage, my back and butt was aching from sitting on the ground. this malay dude came up and i was thinking "geez, he has alot to do to impress me" but ha.. impress me he did. the songs were all originals and extremely meaningful. the bassist for typewriter is also the same bassist for electrico, another massively popular local band. and damn! the bassist, desmond, is excellent on back-up vocals. pure perfection! a joy to listen to the back-up vocals. they have some wicked shit.... great job!!
overall. i think it had been an awesome experience. $8 (not $9 as stated in the earlier post) for more than 3 hrs worth of local talent, its been worth the money. though i felt that a location with proper seating would have been more desirable, for $8 i wouldn't ask for more. but let's just say i've been won over by amanda tee and ronin. i'll look forward to attending more gigs by then. hopefully gerald or bro will come with me to enjoy. gonna keep updated with more gigs, if they have any. credit goes to http://www.musicforgood.org for such great organizations.
after the gig, we headed to tcc @ PS for coffee. too bad it wasn't the one @ boatquay with the to-die-for ambience. oh well. i will return back someday. someday..... any companions?
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