JUST LIKE THAT ... ...

Hooray goes on and on ...

2009-09-16T00:10:00.002+08:00

Wow the last update was Aug! Time seems to have stalled here but a lot has indeed happened. The hooray thingy is crazy and I have got a lot of articles to share with you. But my pc crashed and I could not scan time in time to put the articles up. Will backdate when the hooray thingy is over. Meanwhile, lend me your ears to the hooray performance. HOORAY!!!

INDIE Hooray !!! Music Concert Party 2009

2009-08-06T23:17:00.003+08:00

Log on to http://www.indiehooray.blogspot.com/

Baby steps to create more and more platforms to showcase INDIE artistes and to create more opportunities for them to expose to the general public and media.

INDIE Hooray !!!

Thank you Howie, Meizhu and Zijie

2009-07-24T09:51:00.004+08:00

(click to read others.)

Lian He Zao Bao and OMY.sg

台湾乐坛有许多从独立音乐走到主流市场的歌手和乐团，而且都交出漂亮的成绩单。其实，本地的华语独立音乐也开始萌芽，许多独立音乐人都在默默耕耘，将自己对音乐的执着和信念传达给大家。他们背后的坚持和辛酸，你们了解多少呢？

求存篇之叶敦鸿
(点击此, 听叶敦鸿介绍专辑)

专辑销量：500+／1000张
投入资金：5万元（十首歌）

专辑取名为《那个疯狂的人》的叶敦鸿，为了圆梦而"砸钱"制作专辑，也为了让更多人认识他。在发片的时候，他很积极地通过不同管道，让更多人接触他的音乐，包括举办了四场签唱会；为了音乐，敦鸿可是变得很"疯狂"。

敦鸿笑着说："能让独立歌手表演的地方很少，所以我想打破传统，到购物中心去办签唱会，这样，以后的独立音乐歌手或团体也敢这么做。"

敦鸿说，在购物中心举办签唱会是个好尝试，这样大众会听到自己的歌曲，给自己曝光率，从而提升知名度。他说："独立歌手没有唱片公司，什么事情都得自己来，所以准备签唱会的所有程序，都得自己一个人负责。从节目的策划、申请表演准证，到舞台的布条设计等，都要全权负责。"

回忆起自己之前办过的签唱会，敦鸿透露最尴尬的一场，是在淡滨尼购物中心的演出。他说："那天出席的观众只有30几个人，有点冷场，但又不能整场请DJ帮忙，所以我就从台上走到台下，与观众互动交流，这样比较不那么尴尬。"

敦鸿说，由于独立音乐歌手资金有限，甚至连签唱会的布条都由自己设计，并出动亲朋好友帮忙挂上。"如果找专业人士设计布条，可能会花上1000元到1500元，但是如果我们自己设计，自己找印刷商，可能只需要300多元。"

家人朋友用另一种方式支持

本身是社工的敦鸿透露，自己因为需要养家，所以不能像一些独立音乐歌手能够全心全意把精神投入在专辑上，为了维持自己的音乐梦想，就必须工作来得到资金。他说，自己刚开始因为资金问题，想要放弃出专辑的梦想，但是妻子一直在背后鼓励。除了妻子，在制作专辑时，敦鸿并没有告诉其他家人。
他说："我是把专辑发布会的请柬寄出去后，大家才知道我发专辑的消息。爸爸之后也到现场支持我，买我的专辑。与朋友交谈时，他们也会小心说话，不提‘卖不卖'等话语。"

WHACK! by YET & Vincent @ J-Cafe, The MICA Building

2009-07-09T02:55:00.002+08:00

A J-Cafe initiative, A Collaboration between 2 Made-In-Singapore INDIE Artiste.

ye-T says ... <<是你说>> demo cd single

2009-06-30T00:05:00.003+08:00

The single was first printed 2 copies for bidding at LPN Cats Day 2009 on 14 June 2009. And it raised $100 for the cats. The design of 2 copies were drawn manually by myself and the music was not mastered ... so it was to some extent a raw presentation of the song.

The demo cd single is a mastered one and has digitally designed graphics on the cd. All design and duplication are every bit of sweat of mine, spending hours sitting in my music room, printing one by one, making sure each print is as flawless as it can get. The first batch of prints will be given to the media and press. As this demo cd single is not intended to be printed and distributed for sales. for those who are really keen to own a copy of "ye-T says ...", you are still welcome to place your order with me. :) I will start printing once I receive your order to make sure it is fresh from the oven. Leave an email to musicgila@gmail.com and I will advise on the method of payment and collection.

For the fun of it, Just Do It !!!

Thanks loads.

Wish to have your own mini unplugged concert?

2009-06-23T12:51:00.002+08:00

Leave me an email at musicgila@gmail.com.
Tell me more about yourself and what is it that you really like to do.
Leave your particulars and contact number.
I will get back to you soon.

YET Dunhong

乱说无罪，大炮有李

2009-06-19T22:22:00.009+08:00

See what Mark has got to say ...

Heee ... complimentary ticket for my wife ...

Wow ... the grand theatre ...

These are the seats where many celebrities were during the first show ...

U think the settings are easy to do ? ... took so many strong men and good hands to get things up ...

Second rehearsal, working hard ... only got a few hours of sleep the night before. Coz the previous rehearsal ended 1130pm and headed straight home to design some other required music effects.

Final practice before show ...

Break time ... a photo with Mark Lee ... banner ... !!!

Went Bras Basah Popular and that's me and my album ...

My music assistant ... Kong Wee ... he is hardworking man !!!

Our little corner ... best view ...

3rd day of show ... rushed from another gigs at Singapore Boys' Home.

PM Lee ... Oops ... I mean Performer Mark Lee

At the dinner to celebrate the success ...

单单为"乱说无罪，大炮有李"编制音效和填改歌词，都已经让我日夜忙碌了将近两个月。在6月14日中午，我终于松了一口气。李国煌大哥的脱口秀终于大功告成，圆满结束。4天里5场近爆满的show,真的让我体会到何谓台上一分钟，台下十年工。无论评语好坏，大火儿的多少血汗只有当事人能体会。国煌大哥说得对 --- "好的我们感谢您，我们会继续加油；不好的我们一样感谢您，我们会继续进步。"

国煌大哥，加油!

为我自己，加油!

啊哈!!!

2 Limited Edition ... $100 for the Cat !!!

2009-06-18T23:38:00.010+08:00

First Successful Bidder Johan ...

Second Successful Bidder, my elder sis ... haaaa ... thanks sis ...

Tianyao and me ... pattern nice yah ...

(p/s: only manage to get photo of one cd, the other one with another design bidded by an indonesian chinese.)

For the CATS Welfare Society, the organiser suggested a bidding, an auction ... whatever you called it, since I am already self making and designing the cd. So instead of duplicating more to sell to raise funds, I designed 2 different limited edition Demo CD Single "You said ... " for the audience to bid. The 2 with the highest bid would get my raw raw raw Demo CD.

You know sometime it is true that they said musicians aren't good businessman. I actually started off the bid with a humble $20 and each raise of hand would increase by $2. The organiser was like no no no ... $20 for the starter as it was already announced, but the increase should be an increase of $10 per show of hand. I was like ... ok ... as long as it can raise some money to help the poor cats at the end of the day.

So, $100 funds raised for 2 limited edition. I must say I am really glad to have helped raise the amount. I really can't ask for more ... as I am not any superstar. A $100 is a good start ... a good start at least for a cat to receive proper care.

Thanks people who have been there for the 1 hour concert and for the cats. Thanks Johan and Hanwei who have supported the good cause.

是你说… (You said ... )

“猫会听话，猫是有灵性的。你说的字字句句和你的喜怒哀乐，都已足够构成它成长过程中的思绪和情绪。我们都得学着对宠物负责任。”

是你说要给我保护
是你说舍不得我哭
是你说的是你说的
是你说过天无绝路

是你说你对我在乎
是你说你不怕幸苦
是你说的是你说的
是你说我值得你付出

Will you ever leave me alone
Your promise I'll always remember
你是我这一生唯一的寄托
别让我失落

Will you ever leave me alone
Your promise I'll always remember
我愿意是你的一生的快乐
只要是你说的

Composed and Written by: 叶敦鸿 (Copyrights administered by COMPASS)
Produced by: 叶敦鸿 YET
Arranged by :谢天耀
Recorded and Mixed by: 谢天耀 @ bedroom studio

What's UP !!!

2009-06-15T15:59:00.012+08:00

This is what I have been busy with for the past one and half months. Take a look, more pictures coming...

The CATS Day 2009 Unplugged Mini Concert, 14/6/2009, 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

2009-06-08T00:49:00.004+08:00

On the 14 June 2009, 2:30pm - 3:30pm, I will be performing at Suntec City Mall, Level 3, atrium next to the Toy R Us, for the Cats Day. It will be an hour Unplugged Mini Concert to raise funds for the cats. I will be producing and releasing limited copies of D.I.Y CD Single Demo entitled "You've said ... " for bidding to raise funds for the cats. And any other album bought, a $5 donation will be contributed to the welfare funds for the cats.

The objective of the Cats Day 09 is to create public awareness about the community cats and to promote the right attitude for the public towards community cats. During the events, there will be also fundraising for the cats welfare groups and cats adoption drive. There will also be cat drawing, cat craft and cat masking making contests conduct by The LPN Art School. The event started from 6-7 June 2009 and 13-14 June 2009. More information can be found on http://www.catwelfare.org/node/944

Do something for the cats. So, I see you there !!!

An Artist Cafe in CBD ...

2009-06-08T00:39:00.003+08:00

Look out for J Cafe ... a cafe for the artists just in one little corner of CBD. Though not yet in the full launch of artists' activities, it has kicked start with Chinese Art and is recruiting students for Cartooning Class and the instructor is my cartooning mentor and lyrics for No Problem. If you wanna pick up a good skill in drawing cartoon, act fast !!!

Catch the artist and illustrator being interviewed on FM95.8 coming Tuesday 9 Jun 2009, 10pm - 11pm.

《漫画初级课程》 --- 《漫画入门》
宗旨 : 学习画单格、四格等多格漫画。
课程内容 : 共四课。每课一小时。以华语教课。
学费 : 70元
主讲 : 新加坡资深漫画人"无语"
无语是新加坡资深漫画人，画漫画多年。在报章刊登的单格、四格、多格漫画专栏
包括:《有点那个》、《阿政滚红尘》、《朝九晚五》、《迷你漫画》。
出版的漫画集子 : 《朝九晚五》、《无语录》，也曾经画过连环短篇漫画。
最新的作品 : 《酷酷图》。
课程 : 《漫画入门》
地点 : J café （新加坡新闻资讯及艺术部大厦雅殿 #01-01）
最靠近的地铁 : 克拉码头地铁站
学费 : 70元
日期 : 每逢星期六,于13/6/09开课
时间 : 下午两点至三点
询问号码 : 97885162
邮箱 : joycephay@gmail.com

Mark Lee is Mark Lee ...

2009-05-31T22:48:00.005+08:00

When I read the news about Mark Lee's talkshow, it reminded me that he has been part of my life for 20 years since childhood, ugli-fied himself to bring joy to all of us in Singapore.

It is not uncommon to have read about Mark Lee venturing into business, opening a chain of Old Town White Coffee and Monsoon Hair Salon. We have also always heard criticisms about his language during hosting and acting. Well, no matter how, Mark Lee still managed to set a niche for himself in the competitive entertainment industry and business world. His language is more local flavoured than any of the hosts, I mean it's natural and no training needed.(HA!!!) And I seriously think that if he speaks all the same as any host with perfect diction, Mark Lee will not have stood out among the rest. And I don't think he is one artiste who will not just sit around to wait for opportunity to knock nor will he blame the artist manager or company for not able to groom him well. As an artiste, we have the responsibility to better ourselves and knock on opportunities and keep exploring and learning. And that is why you see Mark Lee from just a "dustbin" to a "fruits basket".

A lot of time, I guess we just have to be humble, work on our strengths and diligently drive towards achieving our goals. Mark Lee's achievement is not overnight. He has worked hard to get where he is today. I seriously don't think there is any short cut to success. To achieve success is not easy, to sustain success is even more difficult.

D.I.Y/INDIE Artiste, we have alot to learn from the experience of Mark Lee. Many a time, we may feel inadequate to convince ourselves that we can move further. Inadequacy never ends and we need to constantly upgrade ourselves. And in order to move further, what I feel that we need is actually the courage to give ourselves confidence in little things we can do well and really tell ourselves we can do it and work hard on it (while at the same time, we upgrade ourselves).

Trust me, grab a ticket and listen to Mark Lee's talkshow "LIVE". You'll be surprised Mark Lee can actually talk well, Mark Lee's pronounciation is not as bad as criticised and for sure Mark Lee can make you laugh upside down.

For those who will be there, you may catch a glimpse of me.. Heee... okie lah I may not be as popular as Mark Lee but I have also worked hard. Thanks Mark Da Ge, Minghua Da Ge and Catherine Jie for the opportunity.

Time for practice. Btw, I will update more of my activities in the upcoming blog entries. Stay tune.

MAY, I paused for a while ...

2009-05-29T21:18:00.003+08:00

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 !!!

25/04/09, CLAP! @ Khatib

2009-05-25T23:08:00.003+08:00

This song has been with me for 2 decades ... and each time I sing it, I sing it differently. One song can never be sung the same twice because attached with it, is our experiences and feelings at different phase of life. Enjoy !!!

29/3/2009 (Sun, 7:30pm) @ the ART House, COMPASS 4TH Musical Extravaganza

2009-05-17T00:09:00.003+08:00

This is a performance all Independent Artiste should take on and showcase their talents. A production by COMPASS (http://www.compass.org.sg) that provides a platform to meet people with common interest, passion and drive. A production that recognises every little effort put in by people who dare to make a difference and contribute to the music scene in Singapore.

The Emcee for the day is Didi-Cazli - he is a pop icon and idol in the Malay music scene. Am flattered with the little surprise he brought me at the performance.

Guess what - his Malay version of JJ Lin's Thousand Years Ago, tops the chart of a Malay radio in Singapore.

So - so... aspiring singer-songwriter, emerging artistes and all Indie artistes, go for it !!!

梁静茹 + 叶敦鸿 = 新加坡DIY/Indie，不屈不挠的精神万岁 !!!

2009-04-25T01:01:00.003+08:00

最近这首歌引起了我的注意

梁静茹<<情歌>>。。。

副歌与我的<<爱很奇妙>>相似。但是就单单那几句比较，就足够让我深思和反省我的不足。。。

不过欣慰的是，我踏出勇敢的第一步，从挫败中提升自己，往前迈进。

你也同样可以。。。大家一起努力!!!

新加坡DIY/Indie，不屈不挠的精神万岁 !!!

哈!!!

Updates, updates, updates ...

2009-04-19T22:25:00.002+08:00

Long time no play basketball, had a good game this morning and catch up quite a bit with old old friends. PK is always excited about my latest updates. He is also fulfilling his dream, creating a basketball league for the basketballers, hoping to contribute by bringing the game to another level in Singapore. And he understands as much how important it is to keep pushing ourselves to make things happen, so that we could learn more and more and also to benefit more people at the end of the day. Bro, I am also watching your www.jammers.sg for updates yah ... keep going !!!

Updates ... Updates ... so have I stopped my Craziness ... ? Many are asking what is the sales figure like ? Some asked when will be my second album ? Some are just waiting to see what else can I come up with ? When will I surrender ? Some simply keeps supporting ?

Well ... yah lah ... I am also asking myself what else can I come up with ... to continue or not contiune ... to do or not to do ... How to convince myself I am not just plain crazy yet. Money is definitely a problem and I am definitely not going to be a poor artiste. I need to be sensible and keep a day job if I were to continue with this DIY/Indie thingy. "Find a label lor!", he said. Well, label needs to earn money too, so I need to first let them see how I could help them earn money.

But actually lah, am conceptualizing for 2nd album and sourcing the means. So wish me all the best. Am still going on with my publicity stunts for Crazy YET, so stay tune.

And, thanks to many many friends who are still looking for me for gigs. All these are good publicity for me and I really appreciate your thoughts. And I really need that extra income to get further as well. Thanks thanks.

Meanwhile, while working hard for your career and dreams, remember to stay happy and healthy.

Shin Min Food Hunt 2009, 15 Mar 2009, 7am - 1:30pm, Leisure Park, Kallang

2009-03-29T02:14:00.004+08:00

The publicity ...

The Crowd ...

Radio 1003 DJ Lingzhi and YET again ... ha

***Videos on http://www.youtube.com/popgangsterYET

Family and Friends are important part of our lives. Shin Min has really put in a lot of effort to create platforms for family and friends to get together. This is really encouraging in today's society.

Fusan and Hanwei Wedding, 21/03/2009, Sat, 7:30pm @ Dragon Gate Restaurant Habourfront

2009-03-29T00:18:00.010+08:00

SO ... long time no update ... RazzlePlay leader Vincent has been asking me ...

Yah ... long time no update ... need to update of recent happenings, as well as the concert that took place on 2 Mar 2009.

Have been taking time to catch up with my sleep, health hasn't quite been with me for the past few weeks. A bit to juggle between my family, my work and my music. Age is catching up ... ... *sighz* ... ... hahaha

Just done a wedding show previous weekends, 21 Mar 2009, Sat @ Dragon Gate Restaurant with my pianist buddy, Erick. Ha ... it's my elder sister's wedding. My sister loves music and singing. And the fact that she knew most of the relatives enjoyed singing and listening to music too, she then decided to engage me and Erick to sing for her BIG day. Had a lot of fun and the audience was very sporting too.

Love You More Than I Can Say

CONGRATS TO THE NEWLY WED !!!

The Tortise, The Rabbit and The Horse ...

2009-03-12T17:01:00.001+08:00

A lot of time in our life, we hold different views on certain things. It is completely normal and nothing to yell about.

However, a lot of time, when we feel that our views have been insulted, challenged or not appreciated, we found ourselves caught in building up walls of defence and guarding our fort.

And to win our game, we start to advise opponents to let down guard, which in fact we ourselves have already unconsciously constructed our line of defence.

Only at the end of the day, when emotions allow some form of calmness and senses to penetrate, we begin to realise that the ultimate objective of our view is actually for the good of the situation, and not for stirring up the whole chunk of defence mode.

So who can be the humble one to take a step back first and said hey let's not talk ego, let's talk real. The real thing in LIFE is --- no view of two equals. We just have to learn to accept and make things work round our different views.

I have a story to tell:

An old Torstise said,"I can run fast." An old Rabbit said,"I can run slow." An old horse said,"Take care of your health."

What said has been said. What's done has been done. Don't take it too hard and Don't push it too hard either.

Singapore Entertainment Awards, 7 Mar 2009, 6:30pm

2009-03-12T00:59:00.009+08:00

Was involved in pre-show with Bevlyn, Kewei and RazzlePlay. Enjoyed the show. Thanks all for the respect given to local D.I.Y artistes. First time, local entertainment award ceremony gives award to the D.I.Y family. Congrats Bevlyn !!! Thanks to SPH and radio1003. Pictures ...

Thumbs Up ... Woohoo ...

radio1003 Lingzhi

RazzlePlay Vincent
Bevlyn Khoo

Take-away ... I mean Tay Kewei ...

Connie Kening ...

Aska is muscular, Aska has a bigger head than me, Aska has a powerful vocal !!!

Jianwen and YET ... wish Singapore Entertainment Awards success !!!

My Hairstylist .. Giggs

Good guitars ... Dream Guitars

The BIB .. Band In Black ...

Me on BIG screen ...

Xiaohan Lao Shi

Empress Shi Xin Hui and Crazy YET
radio 1003 DJ Xiaozhu

600 ... so happy to see her.

Eric Huang YR and Jim Lim .... my Lao Shi

Her idol !

Being able to be part of Singapore Entertainment Awards 2009 is definitely an important milestone in my life and music career. It teaches me a lot about friendship, about how much could be done if people are willing to work together and about how important support from significant others are so important. These people are our GREATEST awards in life.
She is the BEST award in my life :)

Singapore Entertainment Awards @ Floating Stage, 7 Mar 2009, 6:30pm.

2009-03-07T00:54:00.003+08:00

This coming Saturday 7 Mar 2009, I will be performing with Bevlyn, Kewei and RazzlePlay at Singapore Entertainment Awards (http://sgeawards.omy.sg/).

What's really exciting is the event has decided to give away a Best Indie Album award. And that goes to Bevlyn. I'm so happy to hear the news because finally someone bothers about awarding something to DIY/Indie artiste. A good sstart indeed.

DIYs/Indie Artiste from Singapore ... let's strive together.

By the way, people who are still interested in attending the show, please please click on http://sgeawards.omy.sg/ for mor details.

Impresario 2009 Finals, NTU Auditorium, 28/02/2009, Saturday, 7pm

2009-03-04T00:49:00.003+08:00

I was the group champion before, and today I'm back at the same place as guest artiste alongside with Kewei and RazzlePlay.

Impresario (http://www.cacimpresario.com/Grand-Finals/) is an important platform which has helped many passionate talents set their first step into pursuing their dreams. Fellow participants, continue to persevere yah. This is only the beginning.

Impresario has also become a gathering for friends in the entertainment industry. Was happy to have met Kewei, RazzlePlay, Billy Lao Shi, Junyang, , Xueling and an old friend who has based in Taiwan - Liechuan and of course the organising committee - a group of fun people.

Let's make a date with each other for next year's Impresario 2010.... haaaaaaaaaaaaaa ...

Cheers !!!

Mini concert at The Arts House, 2 Mar 2009, Monday, 8pm, Tickets at $12

2009-02-23T02:57:00.004+08:00

A concert with my friends. You could email me at noproblemyet@gmail.com to reserve tickets or simply get your tickets straight from the Arts House. Only 70 seats available. 80% sold out.

Title:

Living with YET, Qisheng & Zuoen

Venue:

The Arts House

1 OLD PARLIAMENT LANE

SINGAPORE 179429

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NTU Impresario 2009 Semi Final, Junction 8, 8 Feb 2009, 4pm (Part 2)

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Guest perform 2 songs, Crazy YET and Wonderful Love. The students and audience were great. Met the Impresario 2009 organising committee, a bunch of inspiring youngsters. Also met ambassador friend Kewei and one of the judges from Ocean Butterflies Music Forest Xueling, previously colleague at MusicDreamer.com.

Thanks Yuanrong from NTU taking care of me. Thanks Cindy and Junhao from Sembawang Music for manning the booth.

Thanks IMPRESARIO 2009 for the invite and I'll see everyone at the Finals. More details at http://www.cacimpresario.com/Grand-Finals/

Kewei & YET

YET & Xueling from Ocean Butterflies Music Forest

YET & Junhao from Sembawang Music

YET & Yuanrong from Impresario 2009 committee

Cindy from Sembawang Music, Junction 8.

Spot my album !!!???!!!

For videos, click on http://www.youtube.com/popgangsterYET

Host for Weddings @ Orchard Parade Hotel, 7 Feb 2009 (Sat) , 7:30pm - 11:00pm

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I did not take any photos or videos this time round as my dearest personal assistant was not with me. However, hope the newly-wed could send me a couple of digital copies that their photographer has snapped.

This is the first wedding-hosting job I have ever done as a D.I.Y singer-songwriter. No need for me to sing but just need me to use my best Mandarin to bring fun, happiness, prosperity and forever-love to the wedding dinner taking place on Lunar Year 13th day, 7 Feb 2009. In short 1327.

The couple is really trying to bring prosperity to all of us ... 1327 came out third prize 21 Jan 2009 4D and then first prize and starter on 11 Feb. I would have been a few thousand dollars richer if I have place a bet on it but what is yours is yours, what is not is not. :) Hope some guest would have bet on the number again when they heard me mention the number during the dinner. Haaa ...

Anyway, I would like to wish Jerry and Anne a happy marriage.

The journey has just begun ... have fun and enjoy the process ...

NTU Impresario 2009 Semi Final, Junction 8, 8 Feb 2009, 4pm (Part 1)

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I was the group champion during uni-days in Impresario. To see that students have brought Impresario to such a well received level, I want to re-introduce what I have always believed in --- Hard work and perseverence is the key to overcome any hurdle. Well done students !!!

The purpose of LIFE starts with a little dream. It becomes meaningful when hope sets in. And we get real when we finally decide to see the dream come true. DREAM BIG, TAKE THE STAGE !!! - this is the slogan of Impresario 2009. Exactly, when one dare to dream big and take action, he/she would be bring his/her to the another exciting and interesting stage of LIFE.

Friends always ask how far I think I can go making music independently. How many albums would I want to make before I call it a quit, then realising how much money I have lost?

My answer -

3 decades leaving in the earth, I have spent more than 1 decade harbouring the dream and incubating the idea of making an album. I dreamt to have my launch, I dreamt to have my autograph sessions, I dreamt to perform in front of large crowd, I dreamt to help others with music, I dreamt to tell people not to give up easily on your dreams, I dreamt and I dreamt ...

And when it happened, I know I never gonna quit. If it meant that I have to save another decade to come up with the 2nd album, I will. Am I being realistic then? I like to think I am because I feel everyone needs to do something for himself/herself. We need to tell ourselves we have dreams and here we are to take the stage. And when we do, we just have to enjoy the decision we have taken and do our best no matter what is the outcome.

So all the participants of Impresario 2009, continue your dream and take the stage and be crazy.

But but ... but make sure you have another means to secure a stable income. Dream Big, Take the Stage ... also means to We Gotta Get REAL !!!

Interview By Brisbane-based Radio Station "La-La World FM98.1", 02/02/2009 (Monday), Orchard Mandarin Meritus, 7:30pm

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Overseas Interview - YET - Exclusive for YET's supporters (Original Version)

DJ Jiayi and YET

Orchard Mandarin Meritus Andrea and YET

This is an interview done for a an enthnic station "La-la World FM98.1" based in Brisbane. Did the recording with DJ Jiayi at Orchard Mandarin Meritus. Just for your info, JJ Lin......Zhang Dong liang.....Mayday.......Derrick Hoh wei jian.......Huang Jing Lun......Diya & Carrie....Jim.........Genie Zhou Wen Xuan.......Pin Guan.......Cai Chunjia......Weilian..........Guo Mei Mei.....Chongqing.......Yoga Lin ... etc are on the list as well.

Thanks Serene for the opportunity, greatly appreciate. Heard that DJ Jiayi has done a lot of homework preparing for the questions and how to go about doing the interview. Thanks both of you for giving me the "Superstar's" treatment though I'm not some big shot artiste. I really appreciate your respect.

p align="left">And Andrea, thanks for the cosy lounge for the interview. If any time, Mandarin Meritus needs a singer for any function, do look for me yah. :)

Okie, here is the radio station url : http://www.4eb.org.au/

Guest Performer @ RazzlePlay Debut Launch, Singapore Polytechnic Auditorium, 02/02/2009 (Monday), 8:30pm

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The Singapore Mandarin INDIE/D.I.Y Music Arena welcomes our new family member - RazzlePlay. RazzlePlay is yet another 100% "Born-in-Singapore, Made-in-Singapore, Use our own pocket money and invest all our effort to do music" INDIE/D.I.Y Music Group.

Was msn-ing Vincent (the band leader) the night before the launch. He was telling the experience of giving out flyers to the public regrading RazzlePlay's launch. Vincent, you have done a great job and that is exactly the true spirit of D.I.Y musician. Most of the time, we are faced with budget constraints and a lot of marketing/publicity/advertising stuff seem to be far beyond our reach. However, do remember that humans are resources too. You have a band of 5 people bringing together different strengths and different networks of friends. Hence I'm sure RazzlePlay is able to do well if all of you continue to be Crazy & DARE-ing. Be humble, keep trying and enjoy the process.

Went for soundcheck in the afternoon and was early 1hr. Was really touched and impressed by these 5 young people. They are a group of quiet gals and boys who are really serious musicians. And I must say that the backstage crews and sound persons from Singapore Polytechnic were doing a good job to deliver their best with what they were equipped with.

After my soundcheck, I have to rush to get my hair done, dress up and "fly" to Orchard Mandarin Meritus for an interview by Brisbane radio station DJ Jiayi at 7:30pm (Will put up later). Thanks Jiayi for able to lead the interview well and I managed to end the interview by 8pm. In no time, I was speeding to Singapore Polytechnic.

Simin called 8:20pm and informed that my turn was coming soon. And I was like ... oh goshhh ... the program was early and luckily I was just about 5 mins away. Found a place, get the car park and I was there backstage 8:30pm, panting.

In no time, it was my turn and I must applause that the turnout was good. RazzlePlay, well done!!! Their hard work really paid off. I knew Vincent was running a fever and then I was told that lead vocal almost couldn't sing if without an injection. And yah the sound and some other stuff might also not be at their best. But still RazzlePlay persisted !!! Great job !!!

It is only through the above obstacles and years of hardwork that RazzlePlay has displayed their resilience.

Keep it up !!!

RazzlePlay's official website: http://www.razzleplay.com

Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng GROs Spring Gathering 2009, 1/2/2009 (Sun), Singapore Flyer, 7:30pm

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YET, Campus-Superstar Ben and Senior Kenn Jiu Jian

Crazy YET promoting Crazy YET

My primary school principal Mr Ang

Guess, what is common among us?

Jiu Jian Lao Shi invited me to sing for occassion. Gotta thank him that I have managed to reunite with my primary school (Pearl Park Primary) principal Mr Ang. Greeted him on stage and thanked him for nurturing us with good patience. Presented him with my autographed album. So proud of myself. Haaa ... And yah, his friends all cheered for him for being such a wonderful principal.

Children are still children, bad or good, it is part of growing up. What makes children nowadays different from the past is actually not children themselves. But the society and the coping skills of adults. I am not saying the adults and society are to be blamed but WE really seem to have lost our wisdom in appreciating that each child carries with them a story and potential like OURSELVES. It is hard not to discover that WE are most of the time managing children like an equation, treating them with a formula. People, put aside your theory when comes to managing children. Nurture them with your heart and your sincerity and not all the labeling and your profession jargons for your convenience OR should I say it's your ignorance? Raising children is not a money making job. My Principal knows that best and that is why I call him wonderful principal.

Had a good chat Campus Superstar Ben while waiting for our turn to perform. He shared with me his experience in performing and how much he has loved the stage. And how he has already planned for his studies to further acheive his music dream. Ben, do your best and with do it with your heart, when you have put in your 100%, things will take care of themselves. No matter what the outcome is, at least you know you have been there to achieve what you have set up to achieve.

Told Jiu Jian Lao Shi that Ben has got the potential and I still can't understand why he did not manage to clinch the champion. Talking about Jiu Jian Lao Shi, has long heard about him ever since I started writing songs. Thanks to Bevlyn for introduction last year and finally we get to work on this production a year later. It is really good to see that more seniors are not returning to local music scene to help groom the young ones. I really hope everyone could do it with a truthful heart and beef up the local music scene.

Last but not least, Healthy and Wealthy Year 2009.

(click on http://www.youtube.com/popgangsterYET for videos.)

Guest perform at +PLUS Anniversary Celebration, 31/1/2009 (Sat) , 10:30pm

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YET, Ah Guan, YannYann, Ray, Erick

No MAN is an island, the world is about people helping people, and that is when you see smiles on the faces and happiness being spread around.

Ah Guan, a friend of mine, who is the owns +PLUS together with Mediacorp actor Ray, invited me to guest perform for their pub's anniversary's celebration.

Though it is just a simple unplugged performance with my buddy musician, Erick, the guests really helped to escalate the whole session to a real HIGH when everyone hands over the shoulders of one another forming a human chain, started to join in the singing of some popular hits.

BIG Papaya YannYann from 881, was there too. Get known to her in Facebook and finally met her in person. According to Ah Guan, she was the guest for the openong ceremony of +PLUS a year ago. Back then 881 was so popular and LIU LING LING da jie was the guest performer and she managed to sell her 881 CDs like hot cakes during the show.

Well, like what Ray and Kunhan has said, I was less aggressive. Thanks to Ray who has volunteered to help me push for the sales. Appreciate your effort !!!

Ah Guan and Ray, a good prosperous year to +PLUS. And keep up with the family culture of +PLUS. I am sure +PLUS will go on and on !!!

Cheers !!!

春到河畔2009，浮动舞台, 28/1/2009 (Wed), 9pm

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Spot me ???!!!

YET at backstage !!!

Radio 1003 DJ Kemin

One of the satisfaction, excitment, happiness (whatever you call it) being a singer/performer is you get to conquer different performing stages. Each stage gives you a different experience and touches you in a different way.

I have always wanted to perform at the Floating Stage. It is really a dream come true when organising committee of River Hong Bao 2009 has selected me for the performance. Thanks a lot.

I have chosen to sing Wonderful Love (爱很奇妙) because I thought this is a good time to wish everyone a lovely year ahead and to hold on to one another with love through good and bad times. And I have also hope that Wonderful Love could be sung together with a large group of audience. It is a song of love, encouragement, motivation and hope.

The crowd was lovely and with them as part of the song, I'm really thankful that DIY music is not so lonely with all your support. Thanks for your clapping and cheering. I am also thankful to the organising committee who have treated the artistes so well. And thank Host Kemin for such a wonderful introduction.

I love the stage by the sea. And I will work hard to conquer more performing stages.

Updates

2009-01-28T01:10:00.003+08:00

Let's be as hardworking as the Ox. Hard work conquers all (whether at good times or bad times !!!) . Below are some updates of my publicity and performance.

28 Jan 2009 (Wed), 8:45pm
--- Performing at River Hong Bao

31 Jan 2009 (Sat), 10:30pm
--- Guest performing at a company Anniversary Event

2 Feb 2009 (Mon), Time TBA
--- Guest performing at Razzle Play Debut Album Launch, Singapore Polyechnic

7 Feb 2009 (Sat)
--- Host for a Wedding Dinner

8 Feb 2009 (Sun), Time TBA
--- Guest performing at NTU Impressario 2009 Semi Finals, Bishan Junction 8

2 Mar 2009 (Mon), Time TBA
--- Mini Concert at ART House with local outstanding new gen producer and a talented new songwriter, only 70 tickets available

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Open House, 8 Jan 2009, 4pm

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This blog entry came abit late coz was busy with my work and planning for the previous Chinatown Point Autograph as well.

Always love the energy in school. Makes me feel young and energetic. Hope to have more school performance in 2009. Met one friend who has sung in my previous Chinatown Point Autograph. He was studying Community Service and Pyschology in Ngee Ann Polytechnic. His name is Boon Keng. Really salute my dearest Life Warrior !!! Keep up the good work and positve attitude.

Also, met a couple of young people from Our Voice Box, so full of zest !!! And and, my friend, Huishan, from Love 97.2 whom I haven't met for years and she isn't whom I think I used to remember her looks. Changed so much ... more stylo I would say. And and of course, so happy to meet up with another D.I.Y Liu Zhiwen. Had a good chat with him and he was so open in sharing and he was full of charm man !!! Girls, you will like him. Haaaa ...

And of course, my dear fren Millie who has always been so supportive ... was there to help me with the cd booth set-up and so on ... thanks to all ... thanks .. All of U push me on and on ... to strive for the better !!!

Cheers ... D.I.Y !!! Hip hip --- HORRAY !!!

Crazy YET singing Crazy YET

Crazy YET叶敦鸿环岛签唱会 No.4, YET & Friends !!!

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YET, Musician Erick and the 4 Life Warriors proudly presents ...

We sing with heart and soul coz we never give up hope in Life as we believe all of us are here for one another.

Make a wish, live your dreams and LIFE be happier.

YET & Musician Erick

YET & Thomas

YET & Jiayong

YET & Wenqing

YET & Asraf

AUTO-gear 4 ... vroooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOM 2009 !!!

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Singapore renowned D.I.Y artiste / singer-songwriter Crazy YET will be performing and at the same time having his fourth autograph session, this time, at Chinatown Point, 17th Jan 2009, 3pm. YET will be showcasing tracks from his debut album “Crazy YET”, as well as other popular hits that have been part of his life at Chinatown when he was still a kid. YET has always liked to inspire people pursue their dreams. In the upcoming session, he will be bringing on stage a couple of young friends who aspire to touch the hearts of the people with their voices. There will also be attractive prizes to be won if you could give the correct answers to YET’s questions. Get YET’s autograph with every purchase of his album. Be there to feel the Crazy vibes, Be there to support Crazy YET. Click on http://www.iamyet.net/ (official website) & http://mryet.blogspot.com/ (official blog) for more details.

Some FOOD for a thought ... A Cake Artist ...

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Heat it up and Eat with ice-cream !!! Love the special cheesee top layer and the nuts !!!

My lady friend got CRAZY over it !!!

Durian Cake

Tiramisu with the Finger Bread

Eat it Chill

I was not a cake person seriously. Cake to me was just some water and flour with some creamy stuff, whether it tasted sweet or not, tasted good or not, I did not actually bother too much previously as long as my stomach could be filled.

But I started to pay more attention and began to appreciate the art of Cake a couple of months ago when a good friend/mentor, Chris, recommended me to some designer cakes. And they are really designer cakes because the cakes are made by his graphic designer wife and the cakes are beautifully designed. Therefore, I call them designer cakes and they really look good to eat and the fact is, they really taste good.

While deciding to blog about the cakes, I actually told Chris to pass me the pictures of all the cakes I have ordered. You know what, I have actually ordered 7 cakes from them in less than 3 months’ time. Hey hey …this is no marketing strategy, I went back to them because I find their service good and the designer-turned-cake artist really puts her heart and soul into baking every cake. What you get is what you heard, no gimmicks.

Last week, I wanted to order a birthday cake and she refused to do it for me because she was honest enough to say that there ain’t good durians around this season and the cake will not taste good. I really appreciate her frankness and I was recommended the carrot cake. Believe me, you will enjoy it even more if you have tried to microwave it hot and eat it with ice-cream, it definitely taste better than those you get in the café coz the ingredient is so full and so right.

The durian cake …U really get to eat the durian meat but not some big chunk of durian cream. That is enough for you to want to finish the whole cake lor. And the pandan cake, she really spent hours to brew pandan leave in water, and the flavour you have tasted in the cake is 100% pure pandan leave flavour and not artificial colouring or taste. The chocolate cake is classic and taste heaven when serve chill. Another classic is the tiramisu, hey u really gota try the finger man and the tiramisu is definitely one of the best I have ever tried (oh btw, I’m a tiramisu person). The vanilla cake will be a good choice if you are not adventurous with those exotic flavours. My lady friend finished half the train and she kept the rest for her breakfast. No bluff lah …

Okie okie, just base on what I said is not going to convince because you may say I might be just helping a friend out to put on some good words. Then I really urge you that you must give it a try and she has actually got good number of order each week. Oh by the way, it’s a small household business, got license one. And if you are really curious who this cake artist who has triggered my taste bud for cakes, start your order coming … With each order of the cake, you will get a special price for my album. Oops … haaa !!!
Oh btw, the cake is worth the price and it is not too expensive. Try it and U know what I mean.

U could email them at beechris123@yahoo.com for more info.

Have a good appetite in 2009 and eat well, sleep well, stay well !

Some thoughts ...

2009-01-01T17:28:00.003+08:00

I was talking to my friend about ageing population in Singapore.

One solutions to fill the gap between the young and the old is to "import" foreigners. Hopefully, these foreigners could help to stabilize and keep our economic structure and various systems in pace before our young pillars could mature to take over. Another solution is to extend the working lifespan of the seniors.

Meanwhile, the responsibility for upbringing our young pillars still lie in the hand of modern generation. The seniors may have their wisdom in shaping the policy and systems in how the society should run, it always differ when it goes to the level where people are actually doing it. To think and to do is always a world of difference. The seniors have to be able to understand the world of our juniors, not just base on research, hear-say or collective information.

2 days ago, news of ministry to have 3000 plus job opportunities in the educational field in 2009 instead of the initial 1000 plus really got me worried. Does it mean that more senior teachers have gone into retirement OR have the young generation given up teaching as a profession over the years OR is it pure indication that more young babies are now going to schools? The ministry has promised no pay-cut but more investment into educational facilities. My other concern is what is the job scope of teachers, who are we ready to employ into teaching profession?

Yes, you should get a job when you need the money. But some job needs more than just responsiblity. Does Singapore allow us space in our life to love and care for others? Teachers need love in order to love the children. Parents need to love the kids so that the kids know how to love the teachers and other kids. Parents need to love the school and the school need to love the parents too.

We are experts of our own world and everyone needs to see that and respect that. No one is superior than anyone. Yes, the economy may be bad but it's the people (including the government ... I mean government is humans too!) to fill in what is lacking in between the young and old --- I reckon it's LOVE !!! (not just responsibility, not just money).

People in Singapore, I like to dedicate this song "Wonderful Love" (Click the player on your LEFT) to all of you in the new year 2009. LIFE still goes on, regardless the economy is good or bad. Most importantly, hold on to your belief in LIFE and have faith in what you are doing. Keep to your direction !!! All the BEST !!!

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

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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

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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

2008-12-27T01:43:00.009+08:00

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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 ???

2008-12-18T14:28:00.003+08:00

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

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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

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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 !!!

Capital Radio 95.8 , 09/12/2008, Tues, Live Interview about Teenagers nowadays !

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Capital Radio 95.8 DJ Jiaobiao invited me to talk about teenagers nowadays. Will put up the sound clip once I have got it.

Battle of the Dynamic DUO Semi-Finals!!! Feedback !!!

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Wow ... congrats to those who have made it to the finals next Sunday 21/12/2008, 1pm at Chinatown Point.

All of you have done well and put in your best effort. No one could say U have not because they are not the ones on stage. U who have been there should take it as a platform of learning to better your next performance, whether or not you have won. Coz winning is very subjective. Winning is just part of a game. Winning doesn't necessary mean you are better or worse than the other. But winning definitely means you should even work harder. :)

Okie, a couple of finalists already asking me for feedback !!! Here it goes ...

(I can't really remember names .. I go by impression yah ... )

1. Black and White - Mr Prince Botak, you have a powerful voice, but do note that the song chosen should also not stretch your princess too much. In karaoke, she may be able to hit, but on stage, if she is a little nervous and with different settings, she may expose her weakness. Keep up with your energy both of you !!! Good stage presence !!!

2. The Superstar Js team - Hey I enjoy yours singing and I like your confidence. The fei yu qing version of Thousand Miles is a surprise. It's a talent !!! Bring more surprises but don't overdo it. The Thousand Miles is a good one. Just nice.

3. The Malay-Chinese Combo - I love your whistling and flute. Malay singing Mandarin, keep that up. The arrangement of the song, the harmonizing (though could be better), the enjoyment ... you have put LIFE into your music ... keep that up and you score high !!!

4. The Pianist and The Saxophone Guy - Pianist, you have improved from the previous, you have kept to your tempo. Loud doesn't mean fast, soft doesnt mean slow. I like the way U sing OUT the Xin Bu Liao Qing. Saxophone boy, try to enjoy your romance with saxophone. Dun keep peeping at your pianist. Have trust and only make necessary eye contact with pianist. Keep it up !!!

5. Yi Jian Mei group - Hi the lady, you have a nice voice and good control of vocal. But I prefer your Kit Chan Loving You. Coz could feel you more into it and not so restrain !!! Chose song that you are comfortable with and you could enjoy. Pianist, ay ... take control of your facial expression. Dun give away that u have made mistake or your partner has made a mistake. But I like your guitar playing and piano playing.

6. The sister and brother group - Brother, U have improved a lot from the previous competition. U guitar playing is more stable and U are able to enjoy more, ur fingers no longer shaking yah !!! Keep that up !!! Sister, good singing !!! Need some surprise from U. Btw, sister and brother ... please show me u r sister and brother leh. haa ... Relax and play on.

7. Ge-Fang - To be honest, I am still waiting to listen to a full unplugged from U and your partner. And if the lady could play and harmonise, don't waste it. Zhiyang, you have a good vocal for sure, it's time for the lady to score points if your group want to stand greater chance. Jia You !!!

8. 87 Sisters - good energy, good confidence, good singing, good body gesture and audience interaction (though not really dancing) ! good selection of song this time round. For your group, I'm looking out for song selection. It eithers kills or blossoms !!! All the best !!!

Any group I miss out?

Have a good rest and drink lots of water and have enough sleep. See all of you on Sunday !!!

Judging "Battle Of THe Dynamic Duo" Talentime 2008

2008-12-08T10:36:00.006+08:00

"Battle Of The Dynamic Duo" ("双星竞艺显才华")

Chinatown Point, has always been actively organising talentime since I was a student. I was once their contestant as well.

Today I am really honoured to be in their panel of judges for the "Battle Of The Dynamic Duo" ("双星竞艺显才华"). This competition will commenced on 07/12/2008 (elimination round), 14/12/2008 (semi-finals) and 21/12/2008 (finals). As the name implies, 2 talents tag-team in the competition to outshine other pairs to emerge the champion.

The past Sunday was the elimination round. Radio1003 DJ Wenhong da-ge, Kbox marketing person Peggy and myself were the judge for the day. My DJ friend from Radio1003 Ah Ken was the emcee. There were 24 groups and 8 to be eliminated on the day. Judging is based on 40% through audience vote, 60% through judges' scoring. However, judges have the final say.

It was really heartening to see participants trying their best, putting in their heart and soul, sweat and tears into the competition. Guys and gals, I know how nervous things can get and how a small hiccup could spoil the day. Actually, in my score-sheet, I have written comments for each group but time was a little too tight for me to share with all of you. Here, I'm blogging a few pointers which I hope could help those who have made it into the semi-finals stage a better performance in the next round; and for those who have been eliminated, it is not that you are not good, it is just part and parcel of a competition. THe courage you have taken is already good enough for the audience to applause for you. So give a pat and tell yourself, keep it up !!! Continue to persue your dream k !!!

Tips:

1. If your talent is singing, make sure you are singing. Make sure you get your pitch right, make sure you are able to present at least 90% of the lyrics, make sure you get the right key. Make sure your mic is on. The soundman can be blur or not attentive, but as a performer, it is part of our responsibility to wake up the soundman if he needs to be waken up. However, if u feel that your performance should not be interrupted by any greetings or any form of dialouge such as "Testing, test, test ...", then at any time you should be ready to cope with "mic-not-on" situation. Don't let the situation spoil your show yah. :)

2. If your talent is in playing an instrument, make sure you don't anyhow whack. Make sure you take care of your instrument, even if you leave it at backstage, don't leave it anyhow. U need your instrument to compete. Make sure you tune your instrument, make sure your instrument is probably mic up and make sure you get the sound. Make sure when you play, u don't forget about your DUO and happily whack what comes to your mind. I know you are nervous and anxious to complete the show, but your partner can only dance or sing or blow to a certain tempo. So do learn to take deep breath and enojoy the performance. :)

3. If you think you are going to be nervous, make sure you practise, practise and practise until even if you are nervous or go blank, your finger just pluck and roll on, your singing just goes on.

4. If your talent is dancing and you know you can't really sing, then dance a tough dance, sing a simple song. Always remember to show your strength and dim your weakness.

5. If you are singing love duet, the guy ... at least "act act" a bit. Show the way out for the lady (I'm not asking you to hold her hands). Just show the way, and not just walk yourself, and sing to yourself.

6. This is not a solo karaoke competition, if your DUO can play a piano, do a unplugged to show his/her skills. No need to back up with Music Minus One unless you have good plans on how to make use of the MMO to highlight both of your strengths. But if you sequence the song and double up with your playing, make sure the emcee introduce your talent in sequencing.

7. Then hor, dun show it on stage that you "blaming" your partner OR the kind of "what are you doing" expression. 2 of U are the dynamic DUO, dynamic DUO fights together for a victory.

So guys and gals, looking forward to your better performance next round.

Keep it up !!!

Heartlands CLAP! 06/12/2008, Sat, 7:30pm, Toa Payoh HDB Hub Atrium Level 1

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Heartland CLAP!!!

This time round, the performance was at Toa Payoh HDB Hub. Decided to include unplugged singing with pianist/guitarist buddy Erick !!! Both of us had a good time "whacking" nice tunes to the audience.

And of course, the crew from Aux Productions has always been keeping their energy high in each event no matter what situation. This attitude is very important as it really makes artiste want to perform for you more and more, best and best !!! Keep it up guys !!!

I would also like to thank the Emcee for his message to support local music. Guan, thanks a lot. And it really lifted everyone's spirit to see a Emcee's so into his job, dancing around, jumping around with so much energy. Cheers !!!

The soundman !!! Hey you have everything pretty much in control though without a soundcheck !!! I like your coolness !!!

And the producers, salute man !!! Producers know the best why it is important to keep to time.

To the rest, love working with u bunch and look forward to more !!! :)

By the way, below is a little intro about my buddy pianist/guitarist Jianli:

Erick Jianli is a speech therapist by profession, has had extensive performance experience as a keyboardist, in addition to his background in choral music and voice training.

Starting off with training in Electone, Erick has learnt to improvise his skills on the keys and have since been performing in Musicdreamer Live! Cafe for the last five years. During this period, he has undertaken various projects such as performing at the Yes 93.3fm Charity Shows in 2006 & 2007, performing for various shows at the Esplanade and even at local pubs.
In addition, Erick has worked on adhoc projects with MediaCorp TV, managing music and sound effects for various variety shows such as Channel U's "U Are the One" (唯我獨尊) and Channel 8's Comedy Night (搞笑行動).

Song-writing and midi arrangements is also something Erick likes to do whenever he has time - he has written the song "I Care", for Mt Elizabeth Hospital's official launch of its new slogan in 2007.

Y.E.S933 Live Interview On 04/12/2008

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interview933.mp3 - Yet

Was worried how to answer the questions in a politically correct manner. But in the end, I chose to answer as of who I am, where I come from. And Jiahui and myself just tok, tok and tok !!!

And Oops ... 20 mins off the studio, I realised that I have totally forgotten to mention about my publicity plan and the sales venue of my album. But luckily, Jiahui was kind enough to help me mention it. Thanks Jiahui.

Okie .. take a listen to the interview if you have missed it.

Take care.

环岛签唱，环岛环保 Crazy YET Goes Green ...

2008-12-04T12:33:00.005+08:00

<<那个疯狂的人>>

YET叶敦鸿环岛签唱会 No. 2

Date:
Saturday, December 13, 2008

Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location:
Tiong Bahru Plaza Level 1 Main Atrium

新加坡独立音乐创作狂人YET叶敦鸿的第二轮宣传即将展开。首开起冲是在 Tiong Bahru Plaza的签唱会。这也是叶敦鸿环岛签唱会系列的第二站。叶敦鸿将在签唱会现场演唱专辑里的歌曲。此外敦鸿也将以Unplugged的方式呈献首首耳熟能详的圣诞歌曲。现场除了也能以优惠价购得叶敦鸿<<那个疯狂的人>>签名专辑，并参加"即抽即赢"抽奖。此外，在前些时候为鼓励健康生活而当起了篮球赛嘉宾，这次将为更美好世界提倡环保。叶敦鸿将邀请届时到场支持的朋友，上台分享他们的环保心得和手工艺品，每一位上台的朋友将获赠小小礼物和叶敦鸿精心设计环保奖杯。请现在就开始动一动脑筋，想一想，做一做，为环保尽一份力。叶敦鸿也将在来临星期四12月4日，早上10:50am 到 11:10am上电台YES93.3接受访问。想知道更多有关叶敦鸿的最新消息，也可上网http://www.iamyet.net/查询。

Republic Polytechnic Reflection 08 Closing Bash, 28/11/08, 8pm

2008-11-30T02:43:00.004+08:00

An Hour Leeway and the audience are screaming !!! Music has no barrier !!!

Reflections is Repbublic Polytechnic's Community Arts Festival. This year, its Closing Bash was held on the 28th Nov 2008. Thank the organisers for inviting me to perform at the Closing Bash.

It was my first time performing at RP's 1500 capacity auditorium-concert-theatre. I must say the place is so well equipped and shiok singing on the stage.

Was there at around 3:30pm for sound check, 6pm to set up sales booth, 8 pm to gather at the backstage and 9pm was my turn to sing. Sang 2 songs: 1. An Hour Leeway & 2. Wonderful Love. Both are mandarin songs. Oh yah ... I was informed by my personal assistant that90% of the audience was Malays and I guessed they were there to support Singapore Idol Taufik. And yah, Republic Poly is a "international" poly.

I must really thanks the audience for screaming with me throughout the performance though I'm singing in Mandarin. Thanks for listening to my music for 10 mins.

Met Taufik for the first time. Nice chap. As we were all rushing for autograph, just managed a handshake but hey he is humble and well mannered. Hope we could work together one of these days.

Taufik, thanks for relating the message to the audience to support local arts.. Salute !!!

And to the team at RP, you are GOOD !!! Really GOOD !!! Though I am yet just an unknown local artist, you have made sure I am well taken care off througout. I like that profesisonalism !!!

Keep it up everyone !!! And keep it touch.

Crazy YET sings for Charity, 23 Nov 2008, 1:30pm

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Fern and Zuo En introducing Crazy YET on stage !!!

It was a HOT HOT HOT day !!! But the people around were COOLZ !!

Everyone was there for a good cause, raising funds for the Buddhist Research Society and The Buddhist Library in order to benefit the less previleged. There were close to a hundred (or more) stalls selling different things at the charity event.

YET & Intune FAMILY with the Organiser.

Thanks to Intune Music for inviting me to guest perform at such a meaningful event. It was really great for me as a singer-songwriter to be able to use music to help others. Apart from those volunteers at the charity stalls, I must commend that the students from Intune Music really brought good energy and attitude to the show. Despite the unbearable heat, everyone was wearing a smile on their faces, dressing their best waiting for their turns to contribute their fair bit to the good cause. I was rather touched to see that the principal/director Qi Sheng Lao Shi was there throughout with his students to guide them through the whole show. Intune, keep that family bonding going ... !!!

I would also like to thank the organiser for bringing in such a good system which really add vibes to the show alot alot alot !!!

And and ... Fern ... my duet partner from Intune Music, thank you for learning the song in such a short time and u have sung well. Most importantly, I see that you are really serious about performing. Keep it up !!!

Last but not least, want to thank my family and particularly a good friend Jaslyn for being part of the event and the support you have given me since day 1 of the album launch.

I will work harder and harder and make sure things get HOTTER as day goes by ... haaaaa

<<那个疯狂的人>>一"爆"而红???!!!

2008-11-24T12:51:00.003+08:00

那一天， "Heartlands CLAP!社区生活艺术节目"在Kreta Ayer Square, 22/11/2008 (星期六), 7:30pm"

曾经有听过这么一个传说。当一首歌被唱到"电爆"的时候，那首歌肯定会红!!!

哇，这不就意味着<<那个疯狂的人>>将大红大紫?因为据工作人员透露这是"Heartlands CLAP!社区生活艺术节目"在Kreta Ayer Square主办活动长久以来的头一遭。更巧的是，电流中断就在歌曲正要唱到"。。。那个疯狂的人是我。。。"之前爆发。

不过，即使"电爆"只是传说中具有那么神奇的意义，对我而言总算是一种肯定、鼓励和欣慰。怎么说也没有几个歌手会侥幸遇到这种场面。因为节目制作公司通常会确保把类似事件的发生降到最低点。而我却在发行专辑后的这两个月宣传期遇到了三次"罕见事件"。其中的一次比"电爆"还来得严重，差一点连节目都做不成。那一次是"器爆"!!!几十万的音响器材不知何故"落地开花"。

回想起来是无独有偶，还是工作人员的疏忽，还是冥冥中在考验我"疯狂"的能耐?我庆幸自己的舞台经验让我从容地回应了<<那个疯狂的人>>歌曲中"就天崩地裂，或全军覆没，我不会退缩"一句。三场演唱表演，三起罕见事件，都被我克服。就希望事情有如传说中如此浪漫动人，<<那个疯狂的人>>一"爆"而红!!!

"电爆"事件

"祖亲节" - 15 Nov 2008, 7pm, Chinese Restaurant at Tiong Bahru Plaza

2008-11-23T00:01:00.004+08:00

搞表演活动的最怕的就是在搬运音响的途中，不慎的给把音响摔坏。

那天就差一点唱不成，因为二十千的音响不小心被直摔落地。负责人A心痛得说不出话。不说别人，就拿A为例子，他尽心尽力为的只是在带给大家快乐之余，赚取一些生活费。当音响出了事情时，一切后果全都由自己承担。

搞活动也好，参与表演的也罢，大家看到的也许只是舞台上那几分钟到几小时的光芒，试问有多少人肯真心诚意去了解我们背后的酸甜苦辣呢? 深夜不睡觉，拼命想点子。活动当天，最早出门，最迟回家。搬运器材时，扭伤的不为将成为一辈子的痛。不过我们这些搞活动搞演出的还真的是不被"恶势利"屈服。因为我们深深明白要长期活得充实和有意义，只要心中有快乐，人人就会快乐。那些欺负人的，我们学会了饶恕，即使他对我们再坏。饶恕将给予自己快乐，最终也将给予那人快乐。

所以麻烦大家转告大家，不要再为难我们这些有心为您搞活动的，该给的就大方给。毕竟，一人一生吃多少(我相信)是注定的。。。

我很喜爱唱歌给长辈听。他们总能带给我多一份平静。当天庆祝的是"祖亲节"。友人A提议我唱一些歌曲来娱乐大家，同时也可以把歌曲介绍给另一个年龄阶层的人士。Auntie, Uncle, Ah Gong, Ah Ma, and everyone, 你们的掌声将永远在我心中响着。

助理好不客气拍了一个我的大头Live!演唱。哈哈!

I Simply Juz Love This Game !!!

2008-11-19T09:50:00.007+08:00

MyPaper Team: Crazy YET Team Members ---

Zheng Ning, Yet, Ben, Seven, Henry

Sometimes, I just can't understand what is the fun of a few guys trying to get a hand on this orange ball and putting it into basket. Last weekends, I thought I have got an answer.

As mentioned in the previous blog entry, I was invited to honour the opening of a basketball tournament, as well as to play in the matches. The tournament has attracted boys to men across all walks of life, nationality, age and races. We bounced, we attacked, we defended, we teased, we felt frustrated, we challenged, we sweat, we learnt to accept defeat, we took pride in winning, we made friends, we shaked hands ... etc etc ... AND we are all there for one reason - WE Simply Juz Love This Game.

It was a long game and really a test of one's stamina and attitude. I would say that the game is more of a survival game than a game of challenge of skills. With a set of good skiils but without perseverence to last such a long game, any group would have lost the game by half. This is a tournament that we would not see result instantly and a twist in result standings is possible at any point of time. Hence, along the way, we have to constantly remind ourselves to just enjoy the game and not focus too much on the results.

I was teamed with 4 China players who have called in to register after reading the news on MyPaper. These 4 young chaps treated me like a superstar and wanted to make sure I played in every game. Thanks boys for the respect. But like I said I'm no superstar, I'm just a normal being who love this game, same as you. :)

In any game, everyone has a fair chance. It is not about personal play but a team spirit. Thank you for working so hard to fight till the last min of the game. 3 games out 7, yes we may not have done so well based on numerical figure, but we have fun and we have fought hard in the other 4, ain't we? Haaaaa.

All the best for your studies.

more photos on: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539160826&ref=name#/album.php?page=1&aid=69416&id=644417574

videos on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN9M674-_N0

4-ON-4 Jammers Basketball Tournament篮球联赛, 15/11/2008 (Sat, 9:00am), HomeTeam NS Clubhouse, Balestier

2008-11-13T11:40:00.005+08:00

This is a match that I have been looking forward to. The first tournament that I'm playing as an artiste. The first tournament that I'm honouring the opening. Thanks Project Hoopz (http://www.jammersbb4ll.blogspot.com/) for the invite.

MyPaper published the news of the tournament on Tuesday 11/11/2008 and that the readers could register and form a team with me to play in the tournament. In no time, 4 China nationality called to register with Project Hoopz. Honestly speaking I was happy and at the same time amazed at how fast these guys get together and form a team and decided ro play alongside with me (even without knowing how "good" I'm at basketball ...) haaaa ... but but my dear team ... I''m a hardworking player. Haaaa ...

Do pop by and have fun and support and cheers for all sports enthusiasts. If time allows, I may even sing a few songs. And thanks to the organiser for setting up a booth for sale of my debut album.

Okie ... gotta go and do some exercise ...

今日快报! on www.iamyet.net

2008-11-10T11:21:00.008+08:00

今日快报!

第一则快报:
15/11/2008 (Sat, 9:00am), HomeTeam NS Clubhouse, Balestier
叶敦鸿受邀担任新加坡唯独的4-ON-4 Jammers Basketball Tournament篮球联赛嘉宾，并为联赛主持开幕仪式。叶敦鸿也特地邀请<<我报MyPaper>>读者一起"斗牛"!!!

第二则快报:
28/11/2008 (Fri, 8:00pm), The Republic Cultural Centre 1000-seater Theatre
The Republic Polytechnic Arts Festival, Reflections 2008 Closing Bash

第三则快报:
04/12/2008 (Thurs, 11:10am - 11:30am), Y.E.S 93.3FM
Interview by Jiahui

第四则快报:
13/12/2008 (Sat, 2:00pm - 4:00pm), Tiong Bahru Plaza Central Stage
YET叶敦鸿<<那个疯狂的人>>环岛签唱会 (第二站)

第五则快报:
21/12/2008 (Sun, 3:00pm - 5:00pm), 碧山第八站二楼室内广场
YET叶敦鸿<<那个疯狂的人>>环岛签唱会 (第三站)

*请点击http://www.iamyet.net/ <<最新消息>>预知更多详情。

YET another Ge-Tai Promotion 04/11/2008, 8:00pm, Hougang

2008-11-10T11:18:00.002+08:00

I sang 3 songs, 2 of which are covers by Wang Jie and the other one is Crazy YET. It is yet another opportunity given by the Ge-Tai seniors for me to promote myself and my debut album. The people doing the sound and lights are also seniors. One auntie on the sounf and one uncle on lights control (all computerised) . Found out that they are actually a couple who are very onz about music. Met a few artistes who are seasoned singers on Ge-Tai, a couple of them are about my age and even younger.

So far, experience to be on Ge-Tai is refreshing. Because you really never know what you gonna get at every Ge-Tai and such uncertainty really force us to train ourself manage wtih any hiccups that come by. But one thing for sure, people are very couraging and clappings/applause are always there.

Thank you all. Really, other than thank you, I can't find any better word. So, thank you all.

Interview on NTU Radio Fusion 音乐宇航员,16/10/2008 (Thurs, 3:00pm – 5:00pm)

2008-11-09T15:26:00.004+08:00

Finally decided to give myself 2 weeks of rest to take stock of the past events I have done for the publicity for Crazy YET Debut Album. At the same time, will be planning for the the next round of publicity for Nov 2008 - Mar 2009.

While looking thru the events blogs, I realised that I have not yet blogged the interview done at NTU Radio Fusion. Beow is a little entry:

音乐宇航员 musicaviators, a programme dedicated to local music and Mandarin independent music on NTU's Radio Fusion, invited Yet on air to introduce his songs on "Crazy Yet" and also songs he liked.

Student DJ Xiao3Yu3 contacted me for an interview and songs sharing session on Radio Fusion. Prior to the interview, he actually came to support me at my 1st autograph session at Tampines Mall. And we took a rather candid photo which both of us don't really look too presentable (Haaaaa !!!) ... ayyy, .... so I will not put that up yah ?!!! ...(hohoho!!!). Xiao3Yu3, let's find one day to take a good pix together and post it up yah, maybe we shall meet at Bugis Junction for a neo-print !!!

XY is a shy big boy lah but I like his humble attitude lah. On air, the first hour, our focus was on the process of album making and also production of the album tracks. This boy has done a good homework crafting the questions. The second hour was on introducing local indie production. This boy really left it to me for my own creativity man. Thanks a lot for the trust.

I have had a good time in that small little corner of NTU. And artistes who have been there must have loved the fish-tank concept of Radio Fusion studio. I particularly loved it, especially when we were in the middle of recording and watching people so busily flowing by. I was like, why are we so busy with LIFE, or do we know exactly why are we so busily walking up and down? Then I suddenly realised how fortunate it is to be xiao yu (small fish) ...

omy首播YET叶敦鸿<<那个疯狂的人>>个人创作专辑MV

2008-11-08T00:50:00.004+08:00

31 Oct 2008, MyPaper and omy.

Thanks Cheryl for your music review.

http://www.omy.sg/Showbiz/Music+Review/Story/OMYStory200810311926-47908.html

Thanks Connie for playing the MV.

http://www.omy.sg/global/common/media/vodcast.html?playlistPath=/Showbiz/Music%252BReview/Story/OMYStory200810311926-47908&startIndex=1

More Vids and Photos of the Concert !!!

2008-11-07T12:25:00.004+08:00

This album has allowed me to share happiness and joy with many people. Mel in her little way, in turn, shared her joy she has experienced at the concert through her blog. Thanks Mel for the blog entry. Thanks for putting in so much effort to get those vids up.

Friends, enjoy!

(1) http://melmel612.wordpress.com/2008/11/06/25-oct-08-crazy-yet-live-mini-concert/
(2) http://melmel612.wordpress.com/2008/11/06/more-vids-of-yet/

Part 2 - Photos of Mini Concert

2008-11-02T01:32:00.013+08:00

Singapore Art Museum, a nice place for artiste performance.

Album Sales booth

This family bought my first CD at Singapore Art Museum

Students and teachers from St Hilda's Secondary, I'll see you in school for that little boy. Ha.

Thanks for the waiting. Technical problem in the set-up. Thanks for the patience for allowing me to set up the keyboard proper, trouble-shooting the LCD projector, solve the problem of not enough wires for the instruments. And of course, a rush sound check.

Thanks for the autograph.

My greatest motivation !!!

YET at work ... no matter where, no matter when/what/how and no matter who ... I'll do my best.

My music partner and good friend, Erick. Thanks for your sincerity playing for me. Hard work but we learned a lot yah.

Though practice makes perfect, it takes understanding between two to put up a good show.

My special guest. Thanks for going through these hard times with me. Your attitude towards music and handling situation deserve my respect.

Action speaks louder than words. Thanking my loved ones.

Life is like a box of chocolates, who says not? This concert, I have learnt alot. Hence, hope to share with all of you the chocolate. Haaaaa ...

Jamie, thank you for understanding the request of additional rehearsal to stage a good show. Appreciate that you have responded to my personal request despite short time notice. I'm thankful for your professionalism. Thanks for arranging the full rehearsal for me though I'm not any Superstar ... as I have mentioned to U, I promise you I'm a serious artiste who takes pride in my work and will make sure the audience who step into museum, feel worth it . Thanks for assigning Tom to work with me. The whole performance was well controlled with his presence. And everyone has a good time.

Tom, you make a good event person. Little explanation and you understand the whole chunk of mess. And you get things done fast. Thanks for staying with us through the rehearsal and the positive enrgy U have brought to the performance. Thanks for being so cool despite the hiccups on the actual day. Hope to work with you soon. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Wanling from Echo Music, Attitude determines Altitude.

From Xinyao to now, you guys have taught me to stay true to what I believe. We came together 15 years ago for the love of music and we stay together for this simple love. My dear friends, thanks for the friendship.

No MAN is an island. LIFE is not just about power and money, hierachy and achievements. I'm not a superstar, I'm just like you guys who live a simple life, with simple friends like you, having a simple dream. Let's work hard together.

Thank you Echo Music. Singapore young musicians need good guidance from you.

3 Cheers to Singapore Art Museum !!!

I always believed that one person's success belongs to others. The success of the concert is not my success. It's your success because all of you have made it happen. Thank you everyone.

Crazy YET Life Music Concert 2008 (Unplugged) 创作狂人叶敦鸿LIFE音乐会2008, 25 Oct 08, 7pm (Part 1)

2008-11-01T01:16:00.018+08:00

Thanks Singapore Arts Museum and Echo Music School for this wonderful opportunity staging my first ticketing mini concert. I would like to thank everyone for the full turnout and each and every one for making this event a successful one.

Why is it called "Crazy Yet Life! Concert"? Crazy Yet not because my music is crazy; Crazy Yet simply because Life got several twists because of music. And Yet persists to conquer any challenges. It's crazy (and I have fallen many times and may fall again) but it makes Life worth living (when you learn to pick up again and move on). At each phase, there is always something would have caused an impact or marked a change. For me, it's music. And in the concert, I have shared songs of a significant meaning in my Life. Hence, Crazy Yet Life! Concert.

Let me present you a couple of videos first.

The song that I enjoyed alot in primary school

The song that got me started as a pub singer.

Stay tune for more !!!

Love97.2 <<绝对金曲>>，25 Oct 2008, 10am

2008-10-31T03:40:00.001+08:00

子干大哥的声音很稳重，但其人却很活泼。

上他制作的电台节目<<绝对金曲>>，都会被他的活泼的处世态度给感染，心情一路都很轻快。

当天谈的是异族同胞都会哼的歌曲。其实做为艺人，我们的责任是得确保自己在每一机会，把每一个节目都做好。而当我看着子干大哥在他那小小的的笔记本里的一笔一划，我顿然觉悟一位好的节目策划，一位好的主持人，单靠的并不是那么一张嘴。他不但得确保自己的本分做好，同时也不能疏忽艺人那一环。如果单单只顾及自己是否出色而不管身旁他人的死活，一个节目是很难搞得好的。

很感激子干大哥一路来的照顾和支持。在节目里，他尽量一他的经验和专业知识来弥补一位新人上节目不足的经验。在录音室里，我们也尽量以各种肢体语言提醒对方的谈话内容，以确保访谈的流畅。节目的内容和铺排也是一位称职主持人所要考量和拿捏的一环。

这个访谈又让我上了一课。谢谢子干老师。哈!

Ge-Tai 23 Oct 2008

2008-10-31T01:43:00.008+08:00

A friend asked me to give it a try. I was like ... erm ... no harm ... just try for experience. Since young, I have always wondered how is it like to sing at a ge-tai. Actually, the feeling was rather good. Though I sang new songs, the crowd were very encouraging. The Emcee became so formal in introducing me. And the seniors were so supportive. Thanks people for making this D.I.Y such a good experience for me.

三代齐聚观歌舞Guest Appearance,18/10/2008 (Sat), 7pm@Telok Ayer Hong Lim Green CC

2008-10-27T10:44:00.008+08:00

This is a large scale concert. The people behind the show are really trying to do something for local music scene. What's more could I have asked for as a newbie being given such a wonderful opportunity to perform at this platform. If there is, I really would like to ask for the local to support our local music, talents and creative persons.

Thanks Bro for sharing your experience and advices.

Host for the day was the well-known tv personality "popeye's wife" Lin Ru Ping, the talented Mediacorps actor Shen Wen Jun and the famous Ge-Tai personality Li Pei Fen. The concert is half ge-tai half modern concert style. Well-known hokkien singers from Malaysia and Taiwan, a well-known singer from China and one local female powerhouse singer and one newbie D.I.Y singer-songwriter ... me lor .. haaa !!! The band was made up of experienced performers for ge-tai and other major gigs. And and and ... we have our dancers all the way from Malaysia and they are so steady. U know wad, just 5 fives minutes prior my performance, they decided to dance for me and I was like ... are you serious and they smiled. So I was like .. okie ... let's have fun !!! And they were GOOD ... I mean REALLY GOOD !!!

Wow... thanks for setting up such a nice booth.

I really appreciate the objective of the concert 三代齐聚观歌舞. The organisers, while promoting local arts, has also a heart for the people. They hope to promote family togetherness through music. Giving them a space to take break and sit back and relax for some entertainment together.

The lady behind ... ME !!!

Yoz yoz ... thanks for helping me unconditionally ... appreciate it.

My supporter ... :)

The turnout was good. The seating capacity is 3000 and 80% was filled. I was doing another show at Bugis and it was raining and luckily it stopped. When I reached Hong Lim Park a few stops down the road for a briefing, there were already people chopping the best seats for the nite. It was encouraging to see that.

He is the one of the BIG man behind the show.

I really enjoy myself on stage, especially seeing audience enjoying themselves. I'm really looking forward to more performing opportunities on this stage. On behalf of the organisers, thanks everyone for the support.

A little suprise for you all

Thanks.

Bugis Junction Act, 18 Oct 2008, 4pm - 6pm

2008-10-27T03:08:00.005+08:00

As part of publicity of High School Musical 3, an outdoor event "A Prom Tea Party" was being staged by the fountain of Bugis Junction.

A very BIG thanks to Sarah for giving me the chance to perform a couple of songs during the event. Thanks Sarah ... thanks thanks and thanks. This is especially a rare and important opportunity for a newbie like me. So I really thank you for making the arrangement in such a short time.

Others to thank is the Gramophone family especially Thomas. Also, not forgetting Dinesh from Punch !

The timing was good, the crowd was supportive and the energy is simply GREAT. Everyone is having fun and feeling happy. And I love the Emcee ... you are so steady. And thank the soundman for the great sound.

I sang 2 songs ... Crazy YET and Wonderful Love. May I wish all you guys and gals to continue with your "craziness" to seek happiness in LIFE and share your love wtih one another to make the world a happy place.

Crazy YET

A Prom Tea Party by the Fountain

I love this guy ...

Thank you Gramophone

Cheers !!!

Talk about D.I.Y with Radio 1003 DJ Ken, 17 Oct 2008, 10:30pm

2008-10-24T00:28:00.007+08:00

YET introduces Instrumentalist Tera

Ken & YET

Tera and Ken

The TRIO ...

Ken is such a happy boy. His program is so fun and he makes us realise that we are afterall HAPPY people. So be like Ken, everything can. Ha ...

Since the release of "No Problem" CD Single, Ken has been very supportive. And with the release of debut album "Crazy Yet", he invited me to his program to share about being D.I.Y in Singapore. That night, I also pulled along my music partner, Tera. Tera is a young boy who not only does pop writing, but also into instrumental music and game...ing music. He is a songwriter, arranger and producer. Currently, he has 2 instrumental album under his name. I felt strongly that local audience should be given more opportunity to be exposed to this little group of D.I.Y musicians and so, I got permission from Ken and brought him along.

Yoz Ken, Tera is "terror" right? Ha ...

Heartlands Clap! 11 Oct 2008, Sat, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

2008-10-20T05:16:00.003+08:00

I love performing at heartland. It is so close to heart and it is just me. I'm not a superstar and I'm just any other ordinary people but trying to sing a song on your behalf.

Updates on《那个疯狂的人》YET叶敦鸿环岛签唱会, 11 Oct 08 (Sat), 5:00pm - 6:30pm, Tampines Mall, Open Plaza, Level 4

2008-10-20T04:40:00.006+08:00

Thanks to CD Rama !

Autograph !

Friends are a gift in Life

Music connects the world ...

My family ....

the CD Rama family

another local music talent ... Minhui

my little FANs ...

another dare-to-dream brother, GO FOR IT MAN!!!

the queue ...

He is one other GREAT friend I have known through music. Capital Radio FM95.8 DJ Jiabiao. Thanks Bro from being so crazy with me throughout the performance and autograph.

Yes, though it was not a sardine-packed performance/autograph session, a humble turnout of 30 persons were considered positive (at least my personal opinion) for a D.I.Y performance/autograph at an open plaza. The DJ and myself have had fun jumping off the stage onto the ground level to bring the performance closer to the audience. At least this is something not common in a superstar autograph (Heee ...), and we did it. I really thank everyone for keeping up the energy and stayed with me for the 1 hr long session. See you in Nov and Dec for more action.

《那个疯狂的人》YET叶敦鸿环岛签唱会, 11 Oct 08 (Sat), 5:00pm - 6:30pm, Tampines Mall, Open Plaza, Level 4

2008-10-09T02:36:00.002+08:00

新加坡独立音乐创作狂人
《那个疯狂的人》
YET叶敦鸿环岛签唱会
Crazy YET Debut Album Performance & Autograph Session
日期: Date: 11/10/2008，星期六
时间: Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
地点: Venue: Tampines Mall, Open Plaza, Level 4

这是叶敦鸿环岛签唱会的第一站。到时，叶敦鸿将现场演唱专辑里多首动听的歌曲。签唱会现场也将能购得叶敦鸿亲笔签名专辑。到场支持的最疯狂的观众也将有机会获得叶敦鸿为您精心准备的小小礼物。

This is the 1st stop of YET's Debut Album Island-wide Performance & Autograph Session. YET will be singing several of his compositions from Crazy Yet Debut Album. There will be an autograph session for people who have bought his album. YET has prepared little gifts to give away to the craz-iest ones.

Online Music Reviews

2008-10-09T02:23:00.004+08:00

Thanks fresh music for your advice and suggestions.
http://www.wretch.cc/blog/freshmusic/10317333 --- published 2 Oct 2008

Thank Yvonne and Staff for the arrangement.
http://ourvoicebox.sg/posts/review_crazy_yet --- published 6 Oct 2008

Thanks Amy and Junyang.
http://www.musicians.com.sg/?p=cal&sub=article&articlepk=183 --- published 8 Oct 2008

<<那个疯狂的人>>全新华语大碟的制作过程

2008-10-09T02:19:00.004+08:00

05/10/2008 (11pm - 12mn)电台1003"Sunday-11"DJ珂宁与独立音乐创作狂人YET叶敦鸿畅谈<<那个疯狂的人>>全新华语大碟的制作过程

People said I'm really Crazy Yet. Spending 50K on an album and knowing that the market is not readily available. Yes, 50k may be a lot, it can buy me a reasonably good car, it can be used to pay for downpayment of a condo, it can be used for investment, it can be at least saved for rainy days, or at least make my days better ... yah I know ... thanks for reminding. Actually, I do feel heartache ... haaa !!!

But I think there is one good advice that I never going to forget ... how many people would have a chance and dare to accomplish their dream in this LIFE they are living. The value of 50k increases if it is used more meaningfully and purposefully. So it's worth it.

Money should not be used as an excuse for not being able to accomplish task though it really plays an important part. Howver, the process has let me understand that my attitude in working things out is more important.

Friends out there who have stood by me and lent me a hand in this project, whether or not we have conflicts or different agenda throughout the process, I still want to thank all of you for being part of everything. All of you are part of my growing experience. Do continue to pursue your dreams within your means and best of luck to everyone. Any thing that I could be of help, do let me know.

Cheers.

音乐和自己的正业---社工

2008-10-09T02:17:00.002+08:00

30/09/2008 (10pm - 11pm)Capital Radio 958 "月光宝盒"DJ潘家镳与独立音乐创作狂人YET叶敦鸿畅谈<<音乐和自己的正业---社工>>

... the contents below are my 2 cents of worth of thoughts ... it doesn't represent any party but only myself as a resident in Singapore who is concerned about the well-being of the children and youths nowadays.

Music and Work, I insist not to mix them up. However, Music and Work, mixes in reality. Similarly, there ain't a clear line between anything even though if we insist. Because the so called clear line is a result of human intervention. No one can be so clear, even about themselves. The only clear line is actually all about yourself, to bluntly put ... self-ish. A "self" is made up of experiences. And decision is made based on experiences. So, whoever got a louder say, draws the line. But is it objective or subjective? My Music and My Work depend on My Experience ... My Music and My Work are subjective... yes I heed advices here and there ... but I only take what my experiences told me work for me. So is it ob or sub?

The new generation of children and youths are trapped with all sorts of LINES. Clear or Unclear, Objective or Subjective ... I guess the most important thing for them nowadays is CONVENIENCE. This is when LINES turn in LIES so easily, where you find the letter N of a COMPASS is missing. Children and Youths lose direction in a society where there are so many lines set up to provide them with a structure to arrive at a destination. Maybe the system should not base their experience to enforce it on the new generation but to return the COMPASS and let them discover for themselves their real "self".

Whether this entry makes sense or not, it's objective and subjective. But at least I speak up. Imagine how many children and youths have chosen to shut up due to the lines? They should have a voice, not a represented self-ish voice ...

"叶"唱"叶"疯狂

2008-10-09T02:16:00.001+08:00

Video on Rehearsal ... some secret thingy ... haaa

YET and pianist Eric ...

My sister, my sister-in-law and erm ... my best personal assistant, artist manager ... :)

they are part of my victory ... thanks frens ...

long long frens ... heart-felt gratitude for your support

on the right ... my good student ...thanks Alicia

Another good example of music connects the world ... we don't know each other but yet we know each other ... ay ... chim hor?

autograph ... cheers ... smile ...

RadioS --- I've heard U !!! 10q !!!

2008-10-09T00:26:00.003+08:00

请准许我此刻5分钟的骄傲。人在谦虚之时，也得在适当的时候为自己的刻苦耐劳赞一赞自己，为自己骄傲一下。这样一来，接下来的路，才会走的更有劲，走的更有意义。

如果每一步骤都活得过渡谦虚，都活在他人眼光里，连开心都害怕人家说骄傲，把谦虚当成是掩饰自己真性情的工具，这样的生活最终会熬出病来。因为自己的情感被自己压抑着，不病都难。
所以何不活开来，活得大方一点。不是叫你骄傲到目中无人，而是为自己的脉搏注入一股能够为自己所为而骄傲的气息，给自己多一份信心去迎接全新的挑战。

我骄傲的是我的努力，我的精力，我的体力，我的耐力，我的战斗力，我的毅力，我爱吃的巧克力(哈!!!) 。。。

我骄傲的是我看见了自己的信心，人生观和处世态度。

这张专辑让我看见了许多生命中的不完美其实是完美的一部分。

大家给我的支持和鼓励，有时还真教人难以承担 --- 因为我不完美。

不过就是因为有你们的这份心意，我会鞭策自己积极努力把路子给走好。

感谢:

883JIA FM，YES933FM，Capital Radio 958，Love972，Radio 1003

i-Weekly No.570 - 20 Oct 2008

2008-10-09T00:06:00.003+08:00

Was negotiating a deal with a friend's CD Shop, New Millenium Music Pte Ltd at Pearl's Center, Chinatown. When showed him the CD, he was like ...,"Oh, I've seen it on magazine." I was like ...,"Huh ... where?" He then started to look through his newspapers and magazine ... and there in i-Weekly was the review.

Thank you Huizhen for the review. Thanks.

我报myPaper

2008-10-07T23:56:00.003+08:00

From No Probelm to Crazy Yet,
我报myPaper has been very supportive.

Thanks Cheryl and Howie for granting an interview.

23/09/2008 (10pm - 11pm) Capital Radio 958 "月光宝盒"DJ潘家镳与独立音乐创作狂人YET叶敦鸿畅谈<<那个疯狂的人>>全新华语大碟

2008-10-07T23:49:00.003+08:00

The forever-smiling Jiabiao and Crazy YET

这是我第一次上Capital Radio 958 电台节目。同样一句话，很"家"的感觉。也就在之前9月20日他们的户外活动上演唱，遇见了DJ家镳。在一个角落看到他拿着我的promo专辑，他那好不开心的样子，让我心中顿时感到无限欣慰。过后，最教人感动的是他既然主动和我(一个默默无名的歌手)搭讪,说会安排我上他的节目。Not that I'm desperate for attention, but at times this little gesture really pushes you on. Heyo, my dear friend, if you're reading this entry, I really like to take the opportunity to tell you that you have given me a lot of positive energy to move on. Similarly, you know, I'm sure those who have attended your program would agree as well that U have given so much LIFE to the environment. Gum-Siah for your support.

23/09/2008 (7pm - 730pm) The Straits Times Razor TV Live Interview On DIY Music Making (Entertainment Section)

2008-10-07T23:09:00.002+08:00

音乐真的让我找回许多回忆，也让我联络上许多久违了的朋友。我的生活曾经因为有了音乐而热闹，后来也因为有了音乐而寂寞，现在却因为有了音乐而完整、充实。

专辑推出后不久，老朋友Razor TV Presenter Christina从老老朋友漫画人Travis口中得知消息后，又刚好为筹备一系列的独立音乐人特辑，所以联络了我。这位大姐姐依旧仍然给人诗情画意的感觉。见面讨论节目访问内容是，时不时会顿着，投入自己的另一个世界，想着其他的事，then忽然间又回了神继续说她的。老姐，不要累坏自己，虽然你认真的样子是挺有性格的。

Razor TV Live Show was over in just 30 minutes. I was disappointed that I did not do a good job in presenting my song. However, it served as a good lesson that I must be well prepared and be confident at all times when on show, radio or any program. This is the responsibility of an artiste. ROGER!!!

Thanks Razor TV, THANKS Christina & Travis.

http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/entertainment/9398.html

883 JIA FM 阳光星期天与德江的小访谈

2008-10-07T20:42:00.004+08:00

与德江大哥结识是在今年7月份推出单曲<<没有问题>>的时候。那时亲自把专辑拿到883家FM交给他。第一个印象---直接，爽快，阳光，健谈，没架子，很有想法的一个大男生。之前，已经略有所闻这位大哥。德江大哥其实算是D.I.Y的前辈。大家不妨google一下，就明白我在说什么。

过后陆陆续续都会在网上交谈交换创作心得。21/09/2008 (8am - 10am) 上了他的节目之后，德江大哥也与我分享了许多艺人在做访问的TIPS。Thank you.

听一听Little Girl, 他的piano version 还真是有够感人的!!! --- http://kevindejiang.blogspot.com/

宣传环岛跑

2008-10-06T23:39:00.005+08:00

21/09/2008 (8am - 10am)
883 JIA FM 阳光星期天与德江有个小访谈

23/09/2008 (7pm - 730pm)
The Straits Times Razor TV Live Interview On DIY Music Making (Entertainment Section)
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/entertainment/9398.html

23/09/2008 (10pm - 11pm)
Capital Radio 958 "月光宝盒"DJ潘家镳与独立音乐创作狂人YET叶敦鸿畅谈<<那个疯狂的人>>全新华语大碟

26/09/2008 (7:30pm)
J Cafe 呈献"叶"唱"叶"疯狂。
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=28815123457

30/09/2008 (10pm - 11pm)
Capital Radio 958 "月光宝盒"DJ潘家镳与独立音乐创作狂人YET叶敦鸿畅谈<<音乐和自己的正业---社工>>

05/10/2008 (11pm - 12mn)
电台1003"Sunday-11"DJ珂宁与独立音乐创作狂人YET叶敦鸿畅谈<<那个疯狂的人>>全新华语大碟的制作过程

11/10/2008 (5pm - 6:30pm)
YET叶敦鸿<<那个疯狂的人>>环岛签唱会at Tampines Mall, Open Plaza, Level 4

11/10/2008 (8:10pm)
Urban Clap @ Ang Mo Kio Central, Guest Appearance singing 3 songs

18/10/2008 (7pm)
三代齐聚观歌舞 ,Guest Appearance @ Hong Lim Park 芳林公园 singing 3 songs

25 October (Sat), 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Yet Life 叶敦鸿 @ Singapore Arts Museum.

Crazy YET Debut CD Launch 20/09/2008 (Part 2)

2008-10-06T22:12:00.012+08:00

Photos are here ... fresh from photoshops.

J Cafe @ MICA Building

Exclusive Interview (NTU Nanyuan Chronicle)

Finally LAUNCHED !!!

Crazy YET Album Sales broke ZERO !!!

Thank U for making me feel like shining little STAR !!!

Sign sign SIGN ... with my heart...

Another Local D.I.Y Artiste, Bevlyn Khoo

Ocean in Green and China D.I.Y "San Xian" Instrumentalist/Artiste Jessica in Black

WuYu and Emcee Jieying

Joyce, thanks for your time.

The MV hereos who stood by for these 3 long years.

Friends from MusicDreamer/Ai Qin Hai Cafe. U guys changed ur appointment to attend my launch, K came all the way down with that little baby all by herself. Hey, I'm so blessed to have you all around me.

Thanks all of you for your support.

So touched ...

Now, I know why girls like to receive flowers ... Coz it's so sweet ... haaa

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have come. As well as J Cafe for sponsoring the venue and the wonderful food and drinks. My gratitude towards Debbie and Mr Phun, for your support. And Junheng, for being my Number 1 BABY FAN !!!

Crazy YET Debut CD Launch 20/09/2008 (Part 1)

2008-10-01T15:59:00.001+08:00

拖了整十天，finally here to blog about the launch. 一直无法决定怎样blog about the launch是好。This morning while talking to a arranger friend about the production of UFM 1003 birthday song, Love972 Theme Song and one of my other songs, we were talking about IMPERFECTION IS MORE !!! Then, these four words came to my mind ... 自然随性!!!

And during Crazy Yet Debut Album Launch, it is really 自然随性。没有华丽的包装，一切从简，贴近民心，自然又随性(心)。

I thank everyone, I thank my family, my friends, media and press, my "enemies", (haaaaa !!! who dare to deny we have no enemies? but you know enemies are actually our best partner in learning LIFE, they teach us alot !!! So I really thank them, and of course you are my friends too !!!) my mentors and especially my wife (friends, mentors and relatives question about wether it is appropriate to unhide her.) U know seriously speaking, at this age, I am no more someone little young girls will scream about 的偶像。我是一位认命的歌手。与其幻想一些不可能发生的事，我宁愿努力工作，努力争取。只求大家给多一点经理和时间去听我的歌，买我的唱片。这样我就已经知足了。And all these years from habouring the dream of cutting an album to launching the album, she is the one who has walked the journey with me. So I MUST thank her !!!

The launch is partly actually done for you people out there. I hope you could be inspired and go ahead to put your dream to action. It took me 10 years procrastinating. Though in between, I have continually sought for driving force and motivation but at the end of the day, I finally realised that I was the one to decide and not others. And once decision is being made, that is the time we have to work things out, and that is the time others come in. Good suggestions are there to move things on. Suggestions that hinder the process should be used to improve the situation and not stop you from moving forward as we are easily trapped by negative suggestions. And at the end of the day, whether it works out of not, at least you try ... at least you tried ... and not just talk.

Erm ... the above mentioned is really the 精神和态度behind the launch. I have really nothing much to blog about the flow of the launch ... just have to say it is hard (heart) work of everyone. And it started at 2:45pm instead of 2pm ... apologise for the delay and thanks for the patience. I will try to be smart in the timing the next time round. :) Lasted about 2 hours. I wanted people to feel my sincerity in presenting a good show for them and that was why I have performed 6 songs !!! (Ha!) At least if you did not buy the album, you would still feel it was worth the trip. Lastly, thanks Bevlyn for the duet despite your hectic schedule and thanks J Cafe for sponsoring( the bosses are very passionate people not only in business but in local music and arts. So, any one of you are keen in a collaboration, let me know yah).

Okie ... pictures on the way soon ... it will speak a thousand words of the event !!!

心体会

2008-09-28T18:13:00.003+08:00

9月18日2008年，上了灵芝聊聊一个人要如何兼顾他的家庭，事业和梦想?

<<那个疯狂的人>>专辑要传达的是一种不言退缩的精神。鼓励大家抱着一颗"可以之心"，屏着一个"没有问题"的处世态度去面对各种挑战。

制作这张专辑长达三年。沿途的起起落落有时实在让我吃不消。经济上的挣扎，朋友间的信任，家庭与事业的兼顾以及如何去平衡生活中的点点滴滴，还真的让我一度想放弃。要怎么在面对这些问题的时候仍然不言退缩 --- 这就是整个过程中最重大的考验。

我学会做到了。我终于明白何谓"No Man Is An Island"的道理。我很感谢那些给我机会，没有放弃我的人。也要感谢那些给了我机会摔了一跤的人。你们都丰富了我的生活经验，让我更加珍惜眼前的一切，疯狂于每一个事物的存在。

我的事业，我的家庭，我的梦想，有你们才完整。

谢谢灵芝的节目，让我能够暂时找回一点时间找回一些自己之前所拥有的心体会。

I heard Crazy YET

2008-09-28T01:54:00.004+08:00

It has been a week since Crazy Yet Debut Album Launch. No matter how tired, I have promised myself to blog about the past few weeks happenings today coz I have to keep telling myself to stay strong, move on and persevere and of course ... I know you guys are reading the blog, giving me support in your little ways. Thanks.

Chance about http://933charts.blogspot.com/ while taking a break google-ing to distract myself in order to better focus again later ... click into and it's 933 online ...

Guess what, I heard Crazy Yet. Friends have been sms-ing that they heard Crazy Yet over the various chinese radios and I was like ... oh okie ... I miss it again but am very grateful to the radio DJs who are so supportive of local D.I.Y. :)

And tonight, I heard it myself. Thanks frens out there, I heard it....

I will continue to work hard... even harder ... and the hardest ...

friends helping friends ... 朋友帮朋友，D.I.Y音乐无界限。。。(Part 2)

2008-09-25T14:10:00.009+08:00

月楼海鲜Villa Seafood Galleria
I was given the opportunity to perform 3 times at Villa Seafood Galleria at different functions prior to the launch. Thanks to the bosses of the restaurants and the marketing/advertising personal from the respective organisation. I really respect them the way they give support to local talents and arts scene. Seriously speaking, we need more of these supporters to groom our own local talents, be it in the Sports arena, Entertainment Industry or Arts scene.

Radio 1003 DJ 灵芝chat chat chat ...

Performance 1: 6/9/2008

The readers 新明日报 and audience from 电台1003 are there to celebrate Mooncake Festival. It was a good turnout and the crowd is very supportive. People like Jenny who has given me a chance to appear at the event, an interesting couple老明夫妇 (oldbeng.blogspot.com), Mdm Koh, those babies and little ones like cute little Junheng who listen so attentive to my songs (ha!!!) and also 久仰大名Radio 1003 DJ 灵芝 who has really done a great job introducing me and of course the crowd who applaused for me - Thanks for the encouragement !!!

Performance 2: 12/9/2008
I was invited by senior local singer傅爱玲小姐to sing at her husband birthday. The couple and their big family (of whom four sisters were once the well-known 台风乐队) were very fun people and they, with their family memebers, imparted such positive energy to newbie who is trying to make a break into the music industry. Thanks friends, I really appreciate those words.

There were some other senior musicians and music lovers who attended the birthday. People like 天送大哥，如萍姐，one very famous male host who sang the grand finale (can't remember his name) and many more.

And and, Edmund Chen 陈之财 (http://www.edmundchen.com/) was there as well. He looks so young for his age and he is another very cheerful and positive artiste who is so encouraging to newbie. Talked to him and I liked the way he used the way, "你好勇敢!!!" Edmund has indirectly pointed the true fact that in life, sometimes we have almost forgotten that every step that we have taken to accomplish our dream is so much courage of us. We must be able to tell ourself that we are Brave Enough already to be living Life, so what comes next is actually the matter of our belief in ourselves to keep going, stay positive and not give up. Thanks Edmund.

Crazy Yet sings with Cheerful Brother

Brother ... this is for to applaud for your courage !!!

Performance 3: 20/9/2008
This was my launch day. Before the launch, I got a chance to perform at Capital Radio 958 event. Finally get to meet up with several well-known DJ. Sang 3 songs, of which 2 were my composition and 1 was 小微。A little surprise, I managed to pull Tay Pheng Hwee (the hunk actor ??? ... ermm .. not quite lah ... look for answer in this blog entry ... ) to sing along with me for 小微。Capital Radio 958 really gives me a 家的感觉。Especially thanks to 菁云姐 & 家镳大哥。Because of the launch thingy, I couldn't stay long, if not I will join in the fun. A smile really makes a day, the DJs and the crowd was so cheerful and it has brought so much life to the event. So everyone, remember to smile no matter what, coz smile will "scare off" your problem. That is why I said 笑一笑，没有问题 !!! 哈 !!!

朋友帮朋友，D.I.Y音乐无界限 !!! Cheers !!!

friends helping friends ... 朋友帮朋友，D.I.Y音乐无界限。。。(Part 1)

2008-09-24T10:43:00.002+08:00

Hello ALL, time for UPDATES !!!

Reporters, DJs and friends have been asking what are some of the things learnt in the process of this album making process? Well, there are too many to list but one of the most important one is the beauty of "Friends Helping Friends".

Crazy Yet album is not just about YET, it is also about all the effort linked to a group of friends who have dreams, who have the "Can-Do" attitude, who believe in hard work and who are passionate about their life and each and everything they are committed to.

For the past 2 months before the launch of Crazy Yet Debut Album 20/09/2008, energy has been focused in building up and gathering "ammunition" for the "blast" since the launch of "No Problem" CD Single 20/7/2008. Being a D.I.Y, we have to be realistic that vitamins "M" ($$$) is a very limited resources and we have to plan for every single cent spent. Hence, we really do not have a choice to sit back and wait for opportunity to knock but to be pro-active in every single aspect in the album making process. AND and, we have to acknowledge that vitamins "F" (friends) are always around to help, even if it is just a little gesture in spreading words to people about your album.

No man is an island and music really connects the world. I'm honoured to have met you guys and received your utmost support. I will carry this luck and energy to further my passion and love for what has been given to me - Music !!!

发!发!发!

2008-09-06T03:32:00.004+08:00

發!發!發!

stalker ... mysterious guy ... ????....from Love97.2fm ... haaa

2008-08-29T01:15:00.003+08:00

Received a mysterious call from a gentleman yesterday afternoon, asking me how am I doing and whether I'm free not in his low and sexy voice. Telling me he liked my song and he has my demo since 2 years ago. I was like ... huh ... demo ? Ok, nevermind, since I don't know who he was, just talk lor.

After about 3-5 mins of checking him up, I finally buay tahan liao ... I pleaded with him to tell me who he was and he burst into laughter. It was 何子干大哥from Love97.2fm. And I really couldn't believe it's him lah, because I never thought that a senior DJ would have called and somemore joked his way through. Even though he said he is 子干大哥, I was still doubting coz it sounded so unlike him. Over the radio, he sounded so much energetic and bright. Then he assured me it's not an April fool joke, he's 子干大哥, just that off work, he doesn't speak the way he speak on air. Yah, this was what DJ Lilian and Jeff from Love97.2 taught me also.

2 years ago, I actually sent a demo to Love97.2 to auditon for DJ after encouragement by my DJ fren Huishan. And so happen when she saw my No Problem CD Single, she brought it up to 子干大哥 and then dunnoe how they ended up decided to give me a call and play a joke on me. But like I have told them, I really appreciate their call ... it really meant a lot for a newbie.

And thanks 子干大哥Love97.2 for inputing my song in the system, I will write more good and sincere songs.

See you on your program soon after my launch !!!

On Air ... NO PROBLEM continued .... oh man ... it's Crazy !!!

2008-08-26T00:05:00.006+08:00

After being interviewed RSI and Love972, UFM100.3 DJ Ken also showed supprt to local D.I.Y scene by playing No Problem almost immediate after he received the album. And a couple of his audience responded by checking up my website and writing to me asking about the song. And it really does a lot of help to someone who is totally new to the scene and an independant party.

Next was the msn-ing with DJ/Singer-Songwriter Kevin Dejiang from JIA883fm that he liked my song and has helped me to post to an oversea station. The assurance from Kevin and his support and encouragement is deeply appreciated and is important to keep my passion burning.

And yesterday 25/8/2008 around 8pm, got a surprised sms (while driving along CTE - I know I know, I shouldn't drive and use handphone, but it's "Mr Chew" Chongqing, so excited !!!) from YES933 DJ/Singer Chongqing informing me that he would be playing my song soon on "Mr Chew and Mrs Chew". Chongqing has just launched his "Mr Chew's Ghost Sotry" CD over the weekends. He was saying he really understood how hard it is to be independant on producing a CD . And "Mrs Chew" DJ Weibin, my senior in MusicDreamer Cafe, agreed with it and encouraged all to keep it up. Mr Chew and Mrs Chew, thanks for spending time talking about the album and playing my song. Friends from all over started sms-ing and calling to congrats. Gum-siah ...

And like what Chongqing mentioned, my debut album will be out on 20 Sep 2008. Come if you can to join in the launch party. Stay tune for more details.

Cheers !!!

"No Problem" at Bevlyn's Concert !!! Part 2

2008-08-14T03:12:00.004+08:00

The Concert Brochure

A Happy Life doesn't mean there ain't no problem. It simply means one has chosen to face his/her life with a "No Problem" attitude.

Left unseen is bassist James, follow by Bevlyn on the piano, then guitarist Mad Boy Tianyao and percussionist Shawn

A little hiccup but as long as U don't hesistate to pick up again, things will work their ways round.

Enjoy the video.

"No Problem" at Bevlyn's Concert !!! Part 1

2008-08-14T01:17:00.006+08:00

Yesh Yesh Yesh !!! Cheers for Bevlyn and Band ... Congrats for the Success !!! It was really an enjoyable night with all the nice music and nice people around showing support to Singapore Music, Singapore Talents. And of course it is most do without the support of sponsor - ExxonMobil (Adeline and Team !!!).

Though I'm only a guest performer, I can already feel so much energy from this whole program. It is not just about individual talents or team effort ... it is about attitude and altitude. It is about people coming together believing in that dreams do come true with the help of one another. It is about the willingness and awareness to focus on the strengths and not dwell on the weaknesses. It is about moving on and on. Thank Bevlyn for the chance and thank audience for the applause, it certainly keep every one of us on and on. Below are some photos ...

Brothers? Father and Son? No ... we are the composer and lyricist of No Problem ! Yet and Wuyu

Yet and Tera Sihao, the talented music-boy. Book him for my next album !!! Haaaaa ...

Music really makes people gay !!! Bevlyn's musicians are great !!! They make me high !!!

Sign Sign Sign...

My secret admirer since school days ... haaaaa ... nice to have met up with you again Glenn !!!

Erm ... ay ... what would you do if U attend someone's concert? Grab the opportunity to take a photo with the lead singer of course. I have forgotten to take a pix with Bevlyn. Coz she is too bz for the fact that the turnout for the concert is 80%.

Well done, Bevlyn !!!

Guest Appearance - Bevlyn Concert

2008-07-29T00:49:00.004+08:00

During the interview with Lilian and Jeff on 97.2fm, I mentioned there are just too many people to thank. And one of the music friends that I would want to thank a lot is Bevlyn Khoo. We have exchanged many pointers and she has selflessly shared her experience with anyone who is passionate about making good music. Bevlyn has brought with her good energy in spreading the joy of music and the work of being a D.I.Y.

On the 13th Aug, Wednesday, 8pm at University Cultural Center, Bevlyn will be staging her first proper sit-down concert with album sales and autograph session!

"If you miss this, I don’t have any idea when the next one will be, seriously. NUS is my alma mater, and it really feels good to be back there to perform.",said Bevlyn in her blog www.bevlynkhoo.com Bevlyn is ending her publicity for her debut album "Lonely Afternoon" with this concert. So catch her in action before you miss her !!!

And and .. I will be guesting appearing in her concert to showcase "No Probelm" LIVE! for the first time.

NUS is my alma mater as well and University Cultural Center is a place that I have been looking forward to perform in. Hence, thanks Bevlyn for the opportunity.

And yah, I will also be working together with Bevlyn in some future projects. So, stay tune and support Singapore Music, Original Music !!!

See all of you at the concert !!