Do you know ... what is it about Gary Cao and Crazy YET ?

Time vRoOoOOOOmmm !!! Crazy YET album is 3 months plus old, was launched on 20 Sep 2008. My VIRGIN interview was by Huimin from NTU Nanyuan Chronicle.

Friends were asking how come I "show hand" so fast in my virgin interview. Should have let go little by little, like what Gary Cao did, bringing on his girlfren OR wife (whatever he named her) into the picture at an appropriate timing. From a Gay to no-Gay issue, then turning from a SuperMan to a SuperDaddy, marrying a SuperWoman, soon after it will be SuperBaby OR maybe AstroBoy (Heeee !!!). And asking for a break from Fans to have more private time with his wife. I must say that is quite an interesting piece of marketing art, blending his life as an entertainer with his real self.

Well, for Crazy YET, I have decided to tell people straight from beginning that I have a Crazy Mrs YET with me. She is always there making sure all those loose ends being tied up. Whether or not she is feeling well or unwell, she will quietly get things done.

For a lady, to come to a decision to encourage her man to persue his dream, I really think it is really crazy. She knows that I have to invest quite a bit and the investment may not yield any returns ultimately. Both of us may have to slog for a couple of years just to get this album out. So, Mrs YET, thank you for all these hard work !!! While Gary Cao has his SuperWoman, I have my Crazy Mrs YET.

Cheers !!!

记者：洪慧敏
摄影：陈文信

(in courtest of OMY.sg --- http://yzone.omy.sg/index.php?articleID=8962&option=com_article&task=detail&cid=0&type=)

社工叶敦鸿花了3年的时间筹备，自资5万元终于推出了他的首张个人专辑《那个疯狂的人》。今年正步入三十而立人生阶段的他表示，自己做过最疯狂的事就是在27岁时步入婚姻，觉得那是一种责任和考验。

叶敦鸿坦言，所谓的疯狂，指的就是那些对理想有一份执着，不轻言放弃的人。所以对于他疯狂的梦想，太太这一路上的支持，甚至担任了他的MV女主角，让他十分感激。

他认为很多有理想的人，都是在等机会。叶敦鸿在大学的主修是社工和中文，当歌手是他的兴趣和梦想，但是在新加坡很难当全职歌手，除非先有资金。

他觉得，与其继续等待不如自己去找机会。追求理想应该是持有一种“可以，没有问题”的态度。而他也疯狂梦想“拉很多同伴，给他们一个平台展现才华，不让他们的才华被淹没”。

所以，《那个疯狂的人》的MV制作人，年仅20岁的董成伟和陈松光就是最好的例子。

叶敦鸿12岁时就开始创作。秉着当歌手的梦想，被几家唱片公司拒绝后，他觉得再等下去不是办法，于是就自己着手制作专辑，这次发行1000张。他希望能用自己的声音去表达一种精神所在的态度。

叶敦鸿也表示，希望长期可以多做关于音乐的工作，当然，他也不会忘了自己的本职。他认为年轻人若想成为音乐人，最重要的就是必须坚信自己可以实现理想。这样才不会在受到别人批评和质疑时就失去信心。

对于未来，叶敦鸿笑说：“继续作工赚钱，这样才可以继续实现理想。”


（本文刊登于10月6日《南苑》）

Urban CLAP! @ Raffles Place Park, 26/12/2008, Fri, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

A couple of years ago, I have already started to notice this performance going on at Raffles Place Park. I told myself one day, I would want to have a chance to perform at this platform.

So when Jolin approached me to sing a few songs, I was very much looking forward for the day to come. For one thing, I love to perform outdoor, under the sky, in the nature, with natural crowd ... !!! I always like to use music to "pause" passers-by, allow them to take a break, and relax ... !!! Thanks Jolin for the opportunity.

The weather was good, the sound was good, the setup was complete, the audience was there ... and I really enjoy singing for them songs that bring back fond memories, songs that touches them, songs that motivates them for the new year to come.

Yah, 2008 is coming to an end. And Urban CLAP! @ Raffles Place Park should be my last stop of publicity for the year 2008. For the next 2 weeks, will be resting for a better 2009. But but, the blog will still be updated with juicy stuff. Haaaa ... I mean stuff that U would probably like to know.

Okie okie ... take care !!!

Crazy YET Debut Album Performance & Autograph Session No. 3 @ Junction 8 Level 2 Atrium, Sunday, 21/12/2008, 3pm

Was performing at AWWA just yesterday for kids and youths who are suffering from Muscular Dystrophy and 4 of them were on stage singing before me. Honestly speaking, for the first time, I get to feel what is meant by using heart and soul to sing. Their singing touched me.

When it's my turn to perform, I actually invited 4 of them to attend my autograph session and I would love to perform alongside with them. You know, sometimes, singing is not about how well you can sing, how high a note you can hit or how this and that. Singing simply just needs heart and soul. Seriously, these 4 kids have done it without knowing. Maybe, it has become part of them that they don't even realise it that everyday and everything they do is full of heart and soul. Because I think they appreciate LIFE better than any other healthy human being. MayBE ... I'm just saying MayBe ... BUT I really feel that way. Ha !!!

I'm actually looking forward to this autograph. Coz it's the first time I'm using such HUGE backdrop, it's first time I'm doing autograph with a good natural crowd (I've always heard Junction 8 has good crowd.)

And what's make the whole session meaningful was ... 3 of the youths turned up. I was so happy and loss of words ... touched basically. And they kept encouraging people to buy my album ... I was like ...alamak ... I just wanted my little friends to come here and have fun with me and not to be too worry about my sales of album. But I guess they really know how tough LIFE can be and hence how wonderful LIFE can be with love and support spread around. And while these kids are living strongly each day, overcoming the challenges., people out there, do something for yourself while you still can. Pursue your dreams and keep up with your passion.

Invited them to sing Fairy Tale with me and I sang them No Problem to cheer them on. Keep it up my frens. Hey readers, stay tuned for more news. I probably be performing with them more often. I really admire their courage to pursue what they like. Have a lot to learn from these young chaps.

Okie okie ... it's time for pictures ...

Battle of the Dynamic Duo, Finals, Sunday, 21/12/2008, 1pm

Finally, the day comes when the final 8 teams compete to be the most dynamic duo to win the $8000. ( How I wish I could win it with my partner musician and use the money to produce my second album ... haaaa !!!) Guys and Gals, always remember, hard work pays off at the end of the day --- not necessary the result but you definitely learn a lot if you work hard.

And yah, in this final, one of my creteria and consideration have to be hard work, progress and improvement throughout the competition. To be honest, all of you have worked hard to put up a good show. But to some group, performing may just be another performance. So you may say, there isn't much you could do within such a short term period. So I guess the only thing you could at least do was to be consistent with your performance. It is really not easy to be on stage. For that, I salute your courage for wanting to be in the competition.

Guys and Gals, do continue your passion. And remember to help each other out as much as possible. The music scene in Singapore is already so small, make your presence a contribution. Don't go round making enemies and stepping on one another for your own good. Let music lead happiness around you.

Keep in touch and you could email me at noproblemyet@gmail.com if you have any stuff to share.

Good luck from then on.

D.I.Y Set-Up at Junction 8, Saturday, 20/12/2008, 11.30pm

Who is so crazy to do his own backdrop, set up his own stage, do his own soundcheck, set up his own album sales booth, do his own promotion, be his own manager, his own event producer, etc etc etc ... YET is the one !

Prior to the set-up, I have already 3 other events in the Saturday morning. Actually I could choose to do the set-up at the atrium early Sunday morning prior to the autograph session. However, with past experience, I dare not take chance, and on Sunday itself, I have to return to do sound check, then rush to judge the talentime at Chinatown Point, and then back to Junction 8 again for the autograph session. So, I thought better set up earlier.

Connie (OMY Editor and Radio1003 DJ) asked," do I really have to make my life so rush..." when she learnt that I have to rush off to J8 from Chinatown Point at the judging table. Erm ... I think the most important thing is when the opportunity knocks, just have to grab and do my best. Have to take every opportunity as it never comes again and put our heart in it and enjoy ourselves doing what we are doing.

So, I called up Jessie from Junction 8 to arrange for late set-up. As there was a late-night shooping going on Saturday at J8, I could only go in at 1230am Sunday. SURE!!! Jessie is really good at getting things done and she is an experienced event person.

When green light was given, I started calling for helpers and thanks Firuz, Songguang, my loved one for readily sacrifying their sleep and do such crazy thing with me ... though they had no idea what I'm getting them into .. haaaaaa

Work started at 12.30am and ended at 2.30am. This piece of work which will cost about $1000 plus (as quoted by company, including banner, putting up and removing) to get done, spent me about far less than a grand to complete. But of course, that is because I have good helpers. I really appreciate all of you. Thank you.

work begins ...

sweat and tears ...

the difficult part comes ...

ideas struck ...

let's do it ...

cheers ...

hard work ... finally

let's strive step by step

Saturday, 20/12/2008, 8.40pm -9pm, Heartland Clap !!! Bukit Merah Central

Someone shouted for "Encore!!!" Thank you for the encore and support. Time is running out and I am only allowed to sing 2 songs. There will be more CLAP! around. Hope to see all of you again. Take care.

Saturday, 20/12/2008, 7.30pm -8.10pm- Chinatown Smith Street

Video ... this song brought back memories ...

Saturday, 20/12/2008, 1pm -5pm- It is a Christmas Party for AWWA children & teens.

Let the pictures do the talking ...

1. Saturday, 20/12/2008, 1pm -5pm- It is a Christmas Party for some teens. Just want to bring them some joy when they are still around.

The WARRIORS Of Life !!!

The Crazy YET so touched by the WARRIORS' singing ...

YET & The InTune Family

Santa Claus and Santa-Rina

Benard the Balloon Twister

The twister at work, bringing tons of joy to everyone ...

Another WARRIOR !

Jen has such good voice ! Work on it man !

Santa-Rina & Friends wish U a Merry Christmas and a Healthy 2009 !!!

Crazy YET Performance & Autograph Session No. 3, 21/12/08, Sun, 3pm

It's taking place at Junction 8, Level 2 Atrium, 21/12/2008, 3pm !!!

Round the island, Crazy YET goes 3rd in his Autograph Session. Have you bought his album yet? With production cost amounting to 50k, printing only 1000 copies, the cost of producing each Crazy YET album is $50. So, grab one at the autograph session at special price below $20 and get YET to write U a Merry Christmas note.

Oh oh .. YET will be singing some cover songs and christmas songs on that day. Volunteer to join him on the stage if you would or simply join in the singing. And and, YET challenge U to come up with ideas on recycled materials. Come up on stage to share your tips on how we should go green OR share your artwork using recycled materials and YET will give you little christmas presents.

Get your friends and your family along to shout encouragement for YET at the big space of Junction 8. Shout like what a FAN Club will do. YET needs a FAN Club for the day, are you ONZ ??? This would be the best Christmas Present for a Local D.I.Y Artiste Singer Songwriter.

Meanwhile, take care and Merry Christmas & a Healthy New Year !!!

What's NEXT ???

Was blogging this morning 3am and half way while editting the photos ... fell asleep and by the time I woke up, it was 6am and I was still sitting on the chair (luckily did not fall off) but felt a sharp pain on my neck and throat was so dry (I think coz of the air-con !!!). Got scared, quickly jump onto bed to take a good sleep, coz this weekends have 4 shows to run and I really need all the energy and voice to perform !!!

1. Saturday, 20/12/2008, 1pm -5pm
- It is a Christmas Party for some teens. Just want to bring them some joy when they are still around.

2. Saturday, 20/12/2008, 7.30pm -8.10pm
- Chinatown Smith Street, some cultural performance. Will report more on this, stay tune !!!

3. Saturday, 20/12/2008, 8.40pm -9pm
- Bukit Merah Central at NTUC, MacDonald area. Heartlands Clap ! To bring music to heartlanders.

4. Saturday, 20/12/2008, 11.30pm
- Set up at Junction 8 for Autograph session. Those who will be at Junction 8 late night shopping, come up and say HI yah if you see me working hard. Ha ...

5. Sunday, 21/12/2008, 1.00pm - 2.30pm
- Judging for Battle of Dynamic Duo at Chinatown Point.

6. Sunday, 21/12/2008, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
- 3rd Autograph Session at Junction 8, Level 2 Atrium.

Come down and support yah !!! Local act needs YOU !!! :)

Christmas Block Party at Braddell Heights, 13/12/08, Sat, 8pm

After the Autograph session 4pm, I have to rush to Serangoon area for guest performing as well to host a Christmas Party by 6.30pm. Was a little tired and totally forgot to bring some important stuff like D/I Box, instrument jack, music stands, mic stand and piano. The system provided is quite basic and all these come at extra cost for the organiser, so I just use mine to cut cost for them. Made a detour and lucky was still in time to do a sound check.


It was the first christmas party I have performed in as an artiste singer and emcee. The show started with buffet and songs. Then came the games with the children. I must say that the children were great and fun. Was quite glad that parents on that day got a break from their children that night enjoying their dinner and chatting heartily together, as those little boys and little girls were spending all their energy all over the stage. I'm a stage person, so I understand the happiness and shiok-ness to be on stage. And it was great to see these children not shy. It is a good thing because the society needs you to be more outspoken and sociable and be able to present yourself well in front of others.


Then came Santa-Rina to give away presents to the kids. The balloon twister really got the children excited. Children loves colours and are always fascinated by balloons. Then came "Singapore Jacky Chan" Larry the Escape Man. Well honestly speaking, his act was not as fantastic as what was describe. Yah, he has all those impressive gears. He has the good idea there but is not too skillful enough to carry it off well. And most importantly, he really needs to speak properly. But he did look macho when he ate fire. That is the only impressive part. For a good money that is paid to him, he needs to convince people he is worth that money.


The guest of honour and special guests arrived prior to Larry's show. And was invited on stage to sing a christmas song and to cut cake and send his well wishes to resident at Braddell Heights. I was the next to present my items and thanks to the children, I really liked the segment when they gather around me while I'm singing Love Is Wonderful.


Finale is lucky draw and I would say the committee has been wonderful to come up with those prizes. Eveyone enjoyed the thrill of waiting to be drawn and called. Santa-Rina then surprised the children with more presents to give away !!! Everyone, hope you have a good christmas and a good new year ahead.

My children !!!

My Supporter !!!

My Wonderful Erick !!!

Another wonderful ERIC !!!

Guest of Honours !!!

Pose ... pose ... pose ...

The colourful guy ... Bernard !!!

Emcee ... Bravos !!!

Album Sales ... free Milo packs ... :)


Stay tune for Wonderful Love Videos !!!

<<那个疯狂的人>>YET叶敦鸿环岛签唱会 No. 2, 13/12/2008, Sat, 2pm, Tiong Bahru Plaza

Autograph No. 2 was a colourful one. I couldn't do up the entire backdrop because there was an event going on. Take a look at the photos and U know what I meant.


Album sales were going slow, however, at least we managed to catch a handful of natural crowd to stop by and take a look. Many of them were asking," Who is this? Singaporean har?" ... well I take it that they support local though they did not buy the album. But to ask the questions is good enough for me.. at least it has created awareness.


I really wanted to thank all those who have attended and helped out in Autograph No. 2 . Let's aim to do better in Autograph 3 at Bishan Junction 8, 21/12/08, 3pm.


OH ... and I seriously need a FAN club !!! Who is ONZ ??? Next year will be a busy year for me too, a fan club family to support the event and learn together would be warm and fun !!!

My buddy musician and the Emcee for the day, introducing Erick !!!

Thumbs UP for Everyone !!!

Erick & YET

My album sales booth. Thanks to all my PAs, friends and loved one !!!

This is the colourful stage !!!

Stay tune for Videos !!!