Sunday, May 19, 2013

A note to self - post David-Tao Concert 2013

it's 1230am,
i just came back from my first experience with the David Tao World Tour 2013
Concert held in Shanghai,
and i gotta say, my life has just been opened up to a brand new world.

The musicians i met,
the superstar David Tao himself,
the crew that worked tirelessly to ensure the smooth running of the entire concert.

Everybody is a professional, working at bringing the top of their game to the show,
and it just dawned on me how lucky it is for me to be part of the whole experience.

Not only did i enjoy my time musically,
I had a lifestyle wakeup call from a week in Shanghai.
My daily routines centered around the show,
i had a fixed schedules unlike in Singapore where i would be less disciplined at time management,
and i realized how important it is to be organized and structured.
Not only was i more motivated to work,
i even pressured myself to workout and be less lazy about things despite having less time.

I spent less time in China on facebook because it was banned,
and instead spent more real time connecting with people,
listening to their stories and experiences working with other incredible stars..
I learnt so much and I was so happy.

I didn't have to worry about my position as a singer,
whether i even have a shot at stardom,
whether all my efforts have gone down the drain,
whether i would last in this industry...
I was focused on doing one thing,
and that was to do a damn good job for DT so that i don't let him down,
i don't let the audience down.

And while i'm at it,
i'm worried because that means i'm going to be missing out on Singapore.
Will i be soon forgotten? I don't know.

But it is a shot that i chose to take,
and everything comes at a price.
Who is to say that you can have everything in life?
Just gotta have faith,
keep moving,
and i will find a way..

Last Year, i chose to launch my EP.
This year, i choose to continue to grow as an artiste by learning from the best in the industry.
Wait for me singapore, i'm gna come back stronger, better.
This i promise you (:

Friday, May 3, 2013

2013 SpringWave Singapore Music Festival! 春浪音樂節來咯!

The Annual Singapore Entertainment Awards is here again!!!
I'm THRILLED to be part of this huge music party,
together with some of my most respected singers in the local music scene!! :D
I'll be singing 勇敢證明 live to a crowd of hundreds and i can't wait :)


Where: The Meadows @ Gardens By the Bay
When: 4May (Saturday), 4pm

Watch the trailer for E-awards 2013, 
watch out for my split second cameo! lol


Organized by Singapore Press Holdings and fronted by SPH's leading entertainment media platforms
Lianhe Wanbao, UFM 100.3, OMY & U-Weekly,
the E-Awards is back for it's 5th consecutive year..
except that this time,
it's BIGGER AND BETTER!!!

E-awards 2013 will be held in conjunction with SpringWave Music Festival,
featuring a stellar lineup of artistes including Jam Hsiao, Joanna Wang, Olivia Ong etc.
as well as local artistes including Cha Ban Sheng, Ming Bridges, Renhui etc. !!


We sneaked into the area for a quick soundcheck a day before the party... 

The Ultimate Duo Carrie & Diya from Cha Ban Sheng!!


Are you ready for this huge celebration awards party??
See you there!! 

Find out more sgeawards.omy.sg



- POST Performance Updates -  

Thank you SpringWave audience, 
it was a blast!! 

The energy was great even though the sun was ablaze and scorching, 
people were clapping and singing along :D 

I performed alongside some very talented local artistes!! 
插班生, Renny & Acapella Group Juz-B!! 

Check out the awesome crowd!!

My song 勇敢證明made it to Gardens by the Bay!! 
YEAH!

Here's dynamic duo 插班生!

“Clap your hands along with us"!!

We brought our voices to Gardens by the bay!!

Groupshot!! Thanks ladies for the enjoyable collaboration!
I had such fun at the great outdoors!
Also special thanks to UFM 100.3fm for giving us local artistes a chance to shine on stage :D

 Spent sometime after the performance hanging out at the Gardens (: 
Thank you Love,Bonito for the cheery yellow bralet
and special thanks to Daphne for helping me pick out this piece!!
It was perfect for the outdoors performance!! <3

Hope to perform at Taiwan's SpringWave next year!!

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Because great stories were born out of tough times - 21Feb GET SET GO Showcase @ Esplanade Waterfront

21Feb, 
I was honoured to be given the stage at Esplanade Waterfront as part of HUAYI Festival (: 
I have done several shows there, but always as part of another group,
so i was really excited to finally have the stage to myself, 
for my newly released EP, GET SET GO! (:

I was all geared up for the show, 
until one day before, i was struck with fever. 
I couldn't even make it to rehearsal without feeling dizzy and weak :( 
Thankfully, i managed to regain 80% of my health come show day..

I couldn't have asked for a better band setup, 
with Fatt kew my busking buddy and 
James Yeo my producer for my English Original "Someday You'll Be" :D

The one and only Guitarist & footdrummer - 
Mr Fatt Kew! 

James Yeo working his magic, 
one layer of keyboard is not enough for him haha
On a sidenote, Special thanks to Chee Wee from Five Stones Visuals 
for taking some amazing shots during my performance, including this one (: 

It was a very personal show for me, 
i sang songs which played a part in influencing my musical taste, 
songs which stirred bittersweet memories of my past,
and of course originals from my album (:

 I also shared some insights on my love life and how it inspired me to compose, 
my journey as singer - 
from a little girl in secondary school who had to sing behind curtains because i wasn't pretty enough, 
to discovering my passion when i first stepped onto stage during AJ Idol, 
to joining the NUS Jazz band, 
and finally making music as a music professional (:


I managed to complete one set of performance, 
but come 2nd set, the weather started to take a bad turn.
The wind was blowing very strongly when i was belting out my emo ballad, 
转捩点!!

And then it started to pour real heavily, 
the rain was splashing onto stage,
but all of us were midway into the song! 

I have no idea why i looked so happy here, 
but i think i was amused that the rain had to come at such a sad song hahaa


I honestly didn't know what to do when it started to pour,  
i had to continue with my song, 
but at the same time, there was a lot of commotion going on, 
the rain was getting into the audience's seats & i saw them squeezing together.
When they finally settled down, I was so touched.
Instead of leaving, many of them took out their umbrellas, 
those without huddled together in the rain to watch me sing. 
那一幕,令我非常感动 T_T

I had to end off my performance because it was too dangerous to continue 
with the rain splashing on all the musical equipments.. 


Amazingly (again), many stayed back,
bought my album and even got me to sign on them T_T



It could've been smooth-sailing, 
but it wasn't, and the rain brought out a different side of people that i never knew existed. 
大家的支持,鼓励,一项来对我说是可遇不可求的。
我可以努力为梦想拼搏,但是否可以得到大家的认同是个未知数。
那一晚,你们原封不动的继续听我唱歌,
就好像在向我说 “加油”,
告诉我不管在这个道路上有多艰难,
我都得唱下去。

谢谢你们让我感受到人间的温暖,
我会继续努力的!
希望下次的演出不要下雨 please!!! 

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

freakish feb over & out!

Freakish feb was gone in the blink of an eye,
i spent the month celebrating, feasting, falling sick, recovering & performing.
Couldn't have done more things in the month, i was MAXED OUT.

Lou hei, steamboat, banlart, gatherings with old friends, 
CNY is my favorite time of the year (:

After 初三,CNY events started to pour in! 
有财神在左右,今年一定 HUAT 个天翻地覆!

Had the chance to perform at a 60s themed CNY dinner, 
the experience was crazy with the disco lightings and all!!

Definitely feeling comfy in the rickshaw :D

Met Auntie Lucy backstage, man Chong Qing seriously rocks that look!! hahaha
I couldn't help but ask how big his boobs are 
and he told me it's a C cup bra with 5 layers of NUBRA inside..
POWER!!! 

I also had the great honour to meet and sing alongside Hong kong veteran actress 商天娥!
I've been seeing 娥姐 in all TVB HK dramas it's almost likes she jumped out of the tv hahaa

Our band had the great to perform for her segment! 

The Mafia Band. 
Featuring Ein on keys, Jeremy on drums, Spruce on Saxophone, 
Darrel on Er Hu and James on Keys...
It was a killer Shanghai Jazz lineup!

14Feb, I was treated to an amazing meal on Valentine's Day! 
I had never really been to any fine-dining restaurant so the experience was pretty jaw-dropping.

Starters began with this weird concoction of chocolate powder and potato bite...

Everything on this plate was raw & fresh, the prawns the mussels..

Natural ingredients from the ocean, seaweed, mushroom, mussels.. 
no salt was added but the dish was salty enough due to it's natural components!


Lobster, the best tasting gnocchi i've ever had in my life, 
and petal garnishings!

A deconstructed Sneakers Bar, 
it has all the ingredients inside a sneakers bar but presented with a twist!

Left to right: Cherry popsicle, madeline, Earl grey cake, 
Popcorn and marshmallow on a stick 
The popcorn has this amazing popping sensation.. 
it's crazy how simple things works out to taste like heaven!

A very satisfied me before digging in to the truffle pudding 

21Feb, i held my first solo public showcase after the launch of my EP last year!
What better stage than to have it at the beautiful Esplanade Waterfront Outdoors 
It was all good until my second set, when it started to pour really heavily :(

More about the show in my next blog entry, 
all i could say was... seeing everyone stay even though it was pouring was truly touching T_T

 The last day of CNY called for a celebration! 
Ending the festive period with a bang with our Sparkle Music Appreciation Dinner :D 
Everyone was shouting HUAT AR in this picture 

The month ended with a roadshow at Chinapoint, 
my original 勇敢証明 was chosen as 插曲 for Channel U's 9pm drama "我要嫁出去” !


 I'm all ready for March!!