MAY, I paused for a while ...

Was talking about chinese painting, children's art and cartooning, as well as some theatre stuff with some masters, teachers and experts from the related field. One funny thing, all of them highlighted about the important of the usage of SPACE ... !

It is coming to the end of the month. MAY, isn't a busy month. I managed to catch some good moments to be with my family, to get some rest and to think of what I have done, and how to move forward. MAY, I paused for a while ...

MAY, I am so glad to see Vincent leading RazzlePlay (INDIE Chinese Rock Band - www.razzleplay.com) to hold 4 performance and autograph sessions at shopping malls. A couple of friends have launched their INDIE/D.I.Y album as well - Mathew (www.matthewanddorcas.com), Lizz and DoubleVoices. Few of my friends are contemplating on doing an EP and one has just started her recording. Just as what is reported on MyPaper under the interview section of ex-INDIE Artiste Bevlyn Khoo (www.bevlynkhoo.com), it was reported that passionate people with music dreams have been following the trend of producing their music albums in Singapore. And in the report, there is a short note to comment on D.I.Y and INDIE and that D.I.Y should not be conveniently calling themselves INDIE. Well, D.I.Y and INDIE, who is what and what is what, I think most importantly we should be clear what we want and where we are heading.

So much has been said, no matter how clear we are, Chinese INDIE AND D.I.Y Artistes/Bands really need to move on with courage, determination, perseverence and faith to promote their albums. I always tell this advice that DO NOT WASTE YOUR ALBUM, make full use of your product to work things out for you. Create awareness, gather your support & resources and create sales opportunity as much as possible. SKY IS THE LIMIT.

Pause for a while and establish your vision...

MAY, I finally attended the COMPASS Annual Dinner as an INDIE Singer-Songwriter (which I have dreamt about more than a decades ago). Met many old old friends who are still pursuing their passion in the music industry. Friends, just make sure you register your chance to attend the dinner. The food is good, the performance is inspiring and the whole atmosphere is rather encouraging.

I paused for a while and I took a deep breathe of the air around the COMPASS Dinner. I smelt good energy.

MAY, I also paused for a while to plan, plan and plan ... But wait, I'm always reminded by a mentor, don't just plan, action is more important. You can't expect everything to fall in place nicely most of the time. But trust the baby steps ... isn't this how we have started to learn to walk? ... and well ... falling is a process in learning to walk ... but there is always a space for you to pick up again, to take a breath again, to continue your walk as long as you see far and not give up ...

Jia You Everyone !!!