Sunday 11:31 am, 28th February 2010
Grand Occasion for Selebriti ditulis oleh Gumbira none Komen
The red carpet, venue and artistes lineup was grandiose. Selebriti’s 2nd Anniversary promised to be a big bash, being one out of three Malay entertainment magazine in Singapore actively doing events.
There were performances by Hyrul Anuar, Roze, Revalina, Jatt Ali, Revalina, Xclusif, Hafizah Nasser, Afiq Arsyad, Azhar Raz, Ize Sulaiman, Razlina Ajis and more. We also spotted a few familiar faces with the comeback of Anugerah’s Rudy Djoharnaen and Indra Hamzah. Hady Mirza’s grand entrance was warmly greeted by the presence of his own grandfather, veteran Osman Zailani, who also graced the event. Leena Salim, from ‘Under One Roof’ surprised everyone with ‘Tiru Macam Saya’ – how apt for her tremendously drastic latest image! It made us totally forgotten how she looked like before.
It would be much more prominent if Rudy Djoharnaen would refresh our memory with his rendition of ‘Suatu Masa’, one of the best reasons he won Anugerah back in 1999. You might also remember Indra Hamzah from Anugerah 2001 very well through his song, ‘Antara Hijau Kirmizi’.
I’m sorry but the magic show was too scary and gross for a high tea event. Oops!
All in all, it was a great start to gather an almost full house attended by artistes, dramatists, celebrities old and new to be part of the huge anniversary event.
Kudos to Selebriti! Thanks to Emma from Selebriti for the invitation.
By the way, what happened to Zaibaktian? Why the non-performance?
Kudos to Selebriti! Thanks to Emma from Selebriti for the invitation.
All images captured by WhatsAbd.
Sunday 10:10 am, 28th February 2010
Malay Artistes Association Launched On A Grand Scale ditulis oleh Gumbira 1 Komen
1 Mac 2010
SINGAPURA
Artis Melayu Singapura tubuh persatuan
Badan diharap dapat bantu tingkat imej artis di dalam dan luar negara
Oleh
Safhras Khan
PERSATUAN Artis-artis Melayu Singapura yang baru dilancarkan kelmarin berharap dapat membantu artis-artis muda Singapura untuk berkembang dan bersinar bukan sahaja di Singapura malah di rantauan.
Ketika ditemui di majlis perasmian persatuan itu di Raffles Convention Centre, presiden persatuan tersebut, Encik Fahmi Rais, yakin ia akan menjadi satu kebanggaan industri seni Singapura.
Menurut beliau, idea untuk menubuhkan persatuan itu tercetus sekitar tahun 1980-an.
‘Awal tahun lalu, beberapa orang artis berjumpa dengan saya dan kami berbincang mengenai persatuan ini. Saya berjanji akan menolong mereka melahirkan persatuan ini.
‘Alhamdulillah, kini ia telah pun dilaksanakan. Apa yang dikatakan 20 tahun yang lepas akhirnya menjadi kenyataan dan ini merupakan satu kebanggaan bagi dunia industri kita,’ ujar Encik Fahmi.
Namun, beliau menekankan bahawa persatuan tersebut bukan sebuah kesatuan dan tidak mengambil posisi untuk menentang manamana pihak tetapi ingin bekerjasama dengan semua pihak.
Menyentuh mengenai perkembangan artis Singapura, Encik Fahmi berkata pihaknya ingin memikat lebih ramai artis baru.
‘Saya harap pertubuhan ini dapat meningkatkan imej artis-artis kita terutama yang baru kerana mereka yang sangat-sangat memerlukan bantuan dan bimbingan.
‘Saya mahu naikkan taraf artis Singapura ke tahap nasional dan rantauan. Bukan sahaja di Suria atau Sensasi tetapi di stesen-stesen satelit seperti Astro dan MTV,’ tambah Encik Fahmi.
Salah seorang artis yang tampil membuat persembahan di majlis tersebut ialah Singapore Idol dan Asian Idol, Hady Mirza, yang menghiburkan para penonton dengan tiga buah lagu.
Ketika ditemui sebelum persembahannya, Hady mengalu-alukan penubuhan persatuan itu.
‘Ini merupakan satu langkah yang positif.
‘Dunia seni ini banyak selok-belok dan dengan adanya artis-artis veteran, mereka boleh membimbing dan memberi tip kepada yang muda. Ini bermakna kita boleh berkembang dan meningkatkan lagi taraf kita,’ ujarnya.
Cik Noor Atika Kamaludin turut menekankan pentingnya peranan artis-artis veteran dalam pertubuhan tersebut.
‘Kalau kita lihat generasi artis muda Singapura, mereka mempunyai potensi dan kalau digandingkan dengan tenaga artis veteran, ia boleh mencetuskan idea-idea yang bagus,’ ujar beliau, yang mula berkecimpung dalam industri itu dalam 1983.
Pelakon veteran Jorah Ahmad gembira dengan penubuhan persatuan itu.
‘Saya yakin ia akan berjaya. Kalau kita mempunyai azam, kejayaan itu tidak mustahil.
‘Yang pasti kita tidak boleh berbuat sesuatu hanya dengan menaruh harapan saja,’ katanya.
Taken off Berita Harian – http://cyberita.asia1.com.sg)
Also read Menjadikan artis Singapura lebih dikenali, dihargai
More pictures will be updated soon.
Friday 11:03 pm, 26th February 2010
Malaysian Radio Made Compulsory to Play Local ditulis oleh Gumbira none Komen
Kuala Lumpur: Effective March 1, all radio stations are required to air songs from local singers’ new albums or singles, Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said. The requirement, aimed at spurring the local music industry, would also be made a precondition in the issuance of radio licence, he said.
“I believe radio stations will have no problem adhering to this compulsory requirement,” he said. The directive, made under Section 33 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988, was because there were little efforts shown by radio stations to promote local songs. Section 33, among others, stipulates that the Minister, at any time, has the power modify or vary the special conditions of an existing licence. Asked why the government was imposing such a “drastic” measure, Rais said the trend in the industry which did not favour the local music scene.
“There are radio stations which couldn’t care less about the local music. They tend to amuse themselves with foreign songs and not giving due attention to the ‘love the Malaysian music’ programme,” he said. Rais said the move was also to rejuvenate the country’s “ailing” music industry which saw the value diminishing from RM200 million a year in 2001 to RM70 million a year at the moment. Apart from making it compulsory to air local songs, the Ministry would also strive to address other issues encumbering the industry such as piracy and illegal downloading of songs via the Internet.
He also said that a music department would be set up under the Ministry in the efforts to strengthen the country’s music industry. On the accreditation certificate, which was presented to nine music groups and an individual, Rais said, it was aimed at enhancing the quality of local artistes and musicians. Those accredited would be given priority to perform in hotels, he said.
Previously, there were complaints from organisers and the hotel industry that they had difficulties hiring quality local artistes. “The Ministry will set up a monitoring committee to ensure that 70 per cent of performing artistes are sourced locally and the rest from abroad,” he said. He also suggested that the Padang Merbok in the national capital be made a hub for public performance involving music and theatre groups as well as comedians and veteran artistes.
(taken off Daily Express – http://www.dailyexpress.com.my)
Also Read: Radio’s Freedom Has Negative Impact On Nation
Friday 10:04 pm, 26th February 2010
Janganlah Pergi, Mawar ditulis oleh Gumbira none Komen
CAK : Ahli Fikir Berpecah
TERKEJUT beruk CAK dengar yang kumpulan popular dari Singapura, Ahli Fiqir akhirnya berpecah selepas hampir 10 tahun bersama-sama dalam dunia penuh glamor ini.
Namun kali ini Ahli Fiqir betul-betul akan berpecah pada bulan depan disebabkan beberapa masalah yang tidak dapat dibendung.
Walaupun kontrak mereka masih berbaki setahun lagi dengan syarikat Warner Music, perjuangan kumpulan ini terpaksa dihentikan.
Yang CAK dengar, kononnya Mawar Berduri mengandung kali kedua dan dia tidak boleh lagi memberi komitmen kepada kumpulan. Maklumlah, Mawar bukan lagi gadis lincah seperti dulu, sebaliknya kini bergelar isteri dan ibu.
Ada juga yang mengatakan, ahli termuda kumpulan ini, Dj Cza ingin menumpukan perhatian kepada perniagaan keluarganya dan kalau tak silap CAK, Dali yang juga dikenali sebagai Ahli Fiqir bersedia melancarkan projek solonya. Jadi CAK tidak tahu kesahihan kisah mereka.
Apapun, difahamkan kumpulan yang popular dengan lagu Derita Merindu ini akan mengadakan sidang akhbar bagi mengumumkan perkara itu dalam waktu terdekat. Kita nantikan saja apa kata mereka.
By CAK
( Taken off Harian Metro Malaysia | Harian Metro, Malaysia )
The last episode of Viva Muzik Singapura this Monday, will be featuring Ahli Fiqir as one of the guest artistes. By the way, “Janganlah Pergi Mawar” is an actual title off their “Irama Berirama” album. Was that a sign? Click this link to listen to the song
Friday 11:57 am, 26th February 2010
New Release : UrbanSensation – Hingga Ke Akhir ditulis oleh Gumbira 1 Komen
Rauzan’s band, UrbanSensation is back. This is the first single ‘Hingga Ke Akhir’ off their new upcoming release. Rauzan last appeared in ‘JUS’ with Urban Sensation early this year, to promote ‘Sanggup Menunggu”.
Welcome back, Rauzan Rahman!
Thursday 1:15 am, 25th February 2010
anugeraHitz.sg Nominees Announced ditulis oleh Gumbira none Komen
Best New Artiste
Hyrul Anuar
Maiya Rahman
Sarah Aqilah
Sharil Bahri
Zaibaktian
Best New Duo/Group
Diorama
Rancour
Revalina
The Sallys
Verbalize Flo
Best Artiste
Didicazli
Hady Mirza
Syed Azmir
Taufik Batisah
Imran Ajmain
Best Duo/Group
Diorama
Rancour
Revalina
Sleeq
Sound Salvation
Best Lyricist
Aqmal N – Warkah Cinta Dunia
Composer : Aqmal N | Lyric: Aqmal N
Diorama – Anti Romantik
Composer: Erza| Lyric: Erza
Hady Mirza – Angkasa
Composer: Hady Mirza | Lyric: Hady Mirza
Shahridzuan Selamat – Setia Menanti
Composer: Shahridzuan Selamat | Lyric: Shahridzuan Selamat
Taufik Batisah – Nafasku
Composer: Taufik Batisah | Lyric: Taufik Batisah
Best Composer
Artiste: Aqmal N – Album: Warkah Cinta Dunia – Song: Warkah Cinta Dunia
Composer : Aqmal N | Lyric: Aqmal N
Diorama – From The E-motion Picture Soundtrack – Sanubariku
Composer : Erza | Lyric: Erza
Shahridzuan Selamat – Setia Menanti – Setia Menanti
Composer: Shahridzuan Selamat | Lyric: Shahridzuan Selamat
Didicazli feat Sleeq – Classiq – Impianku
Composer: Alif Abdullah | Lyric: Didicazli
Taufik Batisah – Suara Hatiku – Nafasku
Composer: Taufik Batisah | Lyric: Taufik Batisah
Best Song
Diorama - Sanubariku
Hady Mirza – Angkasa
Shahridzuan Selamat - Setia Menanti
Syed Azmir - Aku Bukan Sempurna
Taufik Batisah - Nafasku
Best Album
Didicazli – Diari Cinta
Producer : M Nasir, Didicazli
Hady Mirza – Sang Penyanyi
Producer : Hady Mirza
Sleeq – Classiq
Producer : Magic Potions Pte Ltd
Taufik Batisah – Suara Hatiku
Producer : Taufik Batisah, Ken Lim, M Nasir
Imran Ajmain – Punca Dan Tindakan
Producer : Imran Ajmain
More details on http://anugerahitz.sg/
Monday 1:22 pm, 22nd February 2010
Fauzie Laily Picks 22.02 to Launch Website ditulis oleh Gumbira none Komen
Picking the special date 22.2.2010, Fauzie Laily is set to launch his official website, FauzieLaily.com as a gift to his supportive Fauzieretts.
This will be his second online site besides his regularly updated blog. The blog will no longer be running as Fauzie will also be regularly updating his blog through his official website instead. Fauzie, who is currently promoting his self composed single, “Yang Teristimewa” last appeared in ‘PopAgenda’ and received positive remarks from guest judges Hanim Mohd Salleh, Yovie and Ajai.
Fauzieretts, current and new ones may add your bookmarks to the new site, FauzieLaily.com designed by PlayPause which will be officially launched at 2.22pm.
Friday 1:09 pm, 19th February 2010
G!Juice : Sanif Olek’s Love Trilogy ditulis oleh Gumbira none Komen
Last week, we were invited for a private screening of the ‘LOVE’ Trilogy by director, Sanif Olek, held at Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC). Three of his short films – ‘Lost Sole’, ‘Ala Folie’ and ‘Ameen’, were presented. Each feature lasted under 25minutes. For icing on the cake – a raw preview of his latest, ‘Ramuan Rahasia’.
Sanif’s creative work began in 1996, heavily directing and producing dramas and info-documentaries. This man have done it all!
Among his current prominent portfolio include ‘Segaris Sinar 1988′, ‘Sewa’ (Episode 1 and 
and ‘Vanilla’ and the concurrent ‘Makan Angin’ hosted by Najip Ali and Chef Wan now showing on Channel Suria. All that is left for his film, ‘Ramuan Rahasia’ are the scenes to be shot in Australia. G! Juice spoke to Sanif as he shared his enthusiasm.
All of your films are independently funded – what keeps you going?
I’m always inspired by people. Everyday when I take the MRT or bus, there are always people or situation that inspires me. The auntie picking up can from the bins, the late shift workers asleep on their seats, I can’t help but imagine the life after these people have stepped out of the public transport. Just like the this incident that struck me at the hawker center – a PRC was sitting alone and crying while talking to the phone. A friend was telling me that he was talking to a family back home. A death has occured. So being alone is not a good situation to hear sad news.
What’s really special about the Sultan mosque for you?
Masjid Sultan has always been special for me. It’s so steeped in history and visually, the mosque is very striking. So for a filmmaker like myself, the mosque inspires me. Walk inside and you can feel its history.
We love Lost Sole – was it an emotional period for you to actually go through that in memory of your father?
Finishing Lost Sole was a liberating process for me. So much of my life is in this film, including the passing of my father, Haji Olek Bakar. When I was about 8 years old, my late father came home from a Friday noon solat (prayer) at the mosque bare-footed. The thought of him walking home with no footwear for about 2 kilometers amazed me as a child.
The image of him at the house doorway looking exhausted, frustrated and helpless inspired me. As I grow older, I discovered that missing footwear at the mosque is a regular occurrence and often wonder the circumstances that would have allowed such occurrences in the “house of God”. Lost Sole was filmed post-911 in late 2005 – a time when I realized having ‘Mohamad’ in my name would be a dangerous badge of honour, especially when travelling to the West – where I feared for my being and freedom. An irony indeed!
We heard of your Ramuan Rahsia (The Missing Ingredient) through your teasers. Tell us more.
Ramuan Rahasia is a labour of love. I’ve decided to screen selected clips to let lovers of Singaporean film that Ramuan Rahasia is still well and on-going. I’m humbled and thankful by the support and love projected especially by the Malay community to this film production. The consistent words of support keeps me going. I think the world is ready for what could possibly be the first full-length, contemporary Malay-language feature from Singapore. The Singaporean Malay – our present being – needs to be told.
What’s next?
The screening was apt to announce Cathay Keris Film’s securing distribution for Ramuan Rahasia when it’s completed. This means that we will get to see Ramuan Rahasia in Cathay cineplexes. If you know your history, Cathay Keris Films and the Malay cinema goes way back – legendary directors like M Amin and Hussain Haniff began their film careers at the Cathay Keris Film studio. Now to get more money to complete the film!
Syabas, Sanif! Downloadable film posters are now available from reeljuice.net.
More videos available form http://www.youtube.com/user/sanifolek
All images credit to Sanif Olek.
Thursday 1:05 pm, 18th February 2010
‘Dulu Dan Sekarang’ Black Dog Bone 06.03.2010 ditulis oleh Gumbira none Komen
Saturday 06.03.2010 | 8.00pm | Max Pavillion, Singapore Expo (Hall 10)
Looks like the rockers are making comeback, especially after Sweet Charity rocked the stage at Esplanade last year.
Black Dog Bone, with lead singer, Jatt Ali, is all hyped up to celebrate their 35 years anniversary. Their first comeback performance last year at Istana Budaya, KL proved that they are all set to give it a second shot in Singapore.
You might find these familiar, with several hits include ‘Khayalan’, ‘Bila Rindu’, ‘Relaks’, ‘Gadis Ayu’ and many more.
Tickets are available at Muzika Records (Joo Chiat Complex) priced at $128, $88, $68, $48 or through hotline at 82826836.
Check out their event page for more details
Wednesday 3:10 pm, 17th February 2010
Singapore: Five Bands You Ought To Know! ditulis oleh Gumbira none Komen
We found this on MTV Asia’s blog. A good read!
Posted on January 21st, 2010 at 5:54 am by lennat
The other day, my editor was asking me about my opinion of local bands and if I do have any recommendations for the blog. Well, my friends. I have many, of course!
One may think our Singapore local music is small and tiny but in my opinion, if I were to check out all the bands out there in our island, I probably won’t have time to do anything else. Local music may have yet to achieve mainstream appeal, but there are still quite a far bit of outlets and venues to look out for if you would like to discover homegrown talent. Universal Music Singapore recently released a massive 3-CD compilation titled +65 Indie Underground. Baybeats auditions are upon us again. Local bands like The Karl Maka, Fatskunks, Another Sunday Afternoon will be hitting the Mosaic Music Festival come March. Online/print publications such as Aging Youth, Audioreload, Power Of Pop, Walk On Music, MagMug and Junk write about local and regional music all the time. And if you want to join a forum and partake in spirited debate about the music scene in general, you can hop on to Soft.
Like I said, busy busy! But if you’re still lost like bambi, here are some bands you might want to check out. This list is by no means definitive. I’m singling them out because I happen to like what they do, a lot!
Quick Quick Danger – www.myspace.com/quickquickdanger
When I saw Quick Quick Danger on MySpace, I just want to proclaim them as my new favorite local band. Totally marketable image and they do have a signature sound that they call their own, as evident in their covers and originals. If you ask me, Quick Quick Danger is what being young is all about to me. They are fun, vibrant and attractive! The world’s for their taking!
Audiocean – www.myspace.com/xaudioceanx
Their producer, Roland Lim, has been telling me on and off to check them out when he was recording their EP last year. Band sounds tight and polished, played Baybeats 2009 and was nominated by Junk Sounds Awards as one of the Most Promising Act of 2009. Achievements aplenty! I was at this small studio gig and saw Sarah sitting with the band by the entrance and had to ask my friend Gerald from Waiting For Nothing, “Who’s that girl that looks like she’s in a band?” Dude went, “Oh why! It’s Sarah from Audiocean of course! Hot, isn’t she?” Point taken! I mean, just how awesome it is to possess star power? It’s like how those Idol judges often put it – Either you have it, or you don’t. Other than a set of good pipes, it does take a lot more to be the front person of a band. Go Sarah!
Love Jets – www.myspace.com/lovejets
Man, I adore the boys from Love Jets. Garage rock at it’s finest! While their peers are probably busy pursuing the sounds of screamo, emo or whatever-momo, Love Jets takes it old skool. The minute I heard “Love Getaway,” I fell in love. That and I love Akid’s great hair-do. More please!
The Lion Story – www.myspace.com/thelionstory
Super catchy power-pop is gonna get you! Patrick from The Oddfellows/TypeWriter always plays their EP in his car and talks to me all the time about them. I’ve never met the boys, but after hearing all about their great harmonies, bassist Amin’s producing skills and so much more, I feel like I’ve known them forever already.
Fibelis – www.facebook.com/pages/Fibelis/179422486451
Yes, Fibelis is not your traditional rock band but I do like to mix things up a little. The boys are all musos who kick some serious ass with their instruments. And they are all so young! I’ve lost track of how many awards drummer Chow Kiat has won or how many drum kits he owns now. If you like fusion, check out their recently released EP that, according to Chow Kiat, is available at Drum Resources at 10, Haji Lane.
And that’s it. My current five until something better comes along! If you are in a local/regional band and would like to showcase your music, drop a comment below! Till then, pick up your instruments, find a bunch of like-minded friends and kick out the jams!
Credits : Blog.MTVAsia.com