Mark Lee is Mark Lee ...

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Cheers !!!

记者：洪慧敏
摄影：陈文信

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

对于未来，叶敦鸿笑说：“继续作工赚钱，这样才可以继续实现理想。”


（本文刊登于10月6日《南苑》）

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

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

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

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.

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

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 ...

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

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

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

Love97.2 <<绝对金曲>>，25 Oct 2008, 10am

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!

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

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 ...

Online Music Reviews

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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/

心体会

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

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 ...