Midnight Prayers...Finally Answered

No no no… Its not my next album! I’ve been busy like a busy bee lately. My mum came over to Adelaide last week and we had fun touring around the whole city and suburbs area. She also managed to meet her old schoolmate who married with an ang mo. This is their first meeting after over 20 years!

However during her stay at Adelaide, I was actually anticipating my exam results which will be out on her last day here. And now that the results are out, I am glad that I’ve passed and the most important thing is, I’M GOING HOME!

All the souvenirs that I’ve bought during my stay here were all brought back by my mum to Malaysia already. So… whoever yang tak tahan nak dapat souvenir, go ask from my mum! Hehehe…. But, one cheeky friend of mine actually asked me to get him something rather peculiar. Hey you (if you are reading this), I finally found my guts and walked into the shop and bought you the thing you wanted so much! LOL!!! M-sized correct?


Since I am so super duper free now, I’ve been hunting each and every shopping mall. Fortunately (or rather unfortunately), I found for myself some clothes and lots and lots of chocolates!

I will be heading to Melbourne next week where I’ll be meeting up with Jim, Uthes, Aishah, Dahlila, Gaafar and nevertheless, Chia Pei (and also Aaron). Its about time to celebrate Christmas. So fellas, let’s joy to the world with a brand new year! Cheerios!

The Promise

I am proud to announce that my first debut album will be out in stalls on 20th December entitled 'The Promise'. I am very lucky this time as I had the chance to collaborate with many talented yet skillful composers and lyrists. This album means a lot to me as it represents a complete story of my life thus far. Here are the listing of the tracks and the details.

Track No. 1 - Wish
I personally composed this song to express my wish to be with my loved ones. A slow ballad accompanied by a classical guitar, I dearly hope that I sent my message across.

Track No. 2 – Zapin Mak Teh Balik Kampung
A fusion Malaysian ethnic based rhythm and complemented with some hilarious ‘pantun’. Composed by Pak Agooz and lyrics written by Pak Hassan, this song is specially dedicated to my friend whom I affectionately call Mak Teh.

Track No. 3 – That Thing You Do feat. Charlz
This song was originally sung by the Wonders back in 1964. This version of That Thing You Do is redefined and refurbished with a duet style; enhanced with the powerful vocals impact from Charlz (Winner of Star Search Village 4 UTP).

Track No. 4 – Midnight Prayers
Another soulful song written by the world renowned composer Camelia Augustine. This song is a la gospel packed with an expressive lyrics written by Bart.

Track No. 5 – Menghitung …Hari
This song is a parody to Kris Dayanti’s ‘Menghitung Hari’. The only difference of this track to Kris’ is the note for ‘hari’ is tuned down four keys. The change of this part was inspired by my fellow friend, Dinesh, after watching a cabaret songstress singing it that way.

Track No. 6 – Drama feat. Charlz
My personal favorite song in this entire album. Firstly recorded by Ning Baizura, Nikki and Yani, we re-recorded this song with the original key of this song. Although Charlz and I struggled with coping up with the E-minor key (which is more suitable for female vocalists), we manage to pull through this piece. Superb one!

Track No. 7 – Rosebell Rasbra (Theme for Victoria’s Secret 2007)
I was approached by Pak Abbas, who is a creative designer for Victoria’s Secret to record this song for his upcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2007 on 4th December. It’s a fast-beat tempo song, suitable for runway.

Track No. 8 – The Promise & Track No. 9 - Akhirnya
This is another song written by myself to express my excitement and happiness to meet all the people I love soon. Akhirnya is the Malay version of The Promise. Both of these songs are produced by world’s best music producer, Azhar Abu Mamak.

Remember to get this album on stalls. Only original ya!

Fingers Crossed

My finals were a rough one, seriously. There were papers that I fly through and some that I crashed six-feet-under. Anyhow, I dearly wish that I pass all my subjects. First thing first. Its about time I reply Melvin's tag. (Sorry ya e-coli for late reply).

LIST OUT THE TOP 5 PRESENTS YOU WISH FOR:
(a) A sexy Jupiter Soprano Saxophone.
(b) A webcam.
(c) A 1st class flight ticket to London.
(d) A Versace designed haute couture for my bro's wedding.
(e) A grade of all pass for my exam.

LIST OUT THE REASONS FOR YOUR CHOICES:
(a) It’s something that I have dreamt of since I started playing the saxophones. I just know somehow one day I will get it. One day...
(b) C'mon, everyone has it BUT I ain't!
(c) LOL. Kheng Fong....Where the hell is my ticket huh?
(d) Versace and me, bagai pinang dibelah seribu.
(e) Fingers crossed.

THE PERSON WHO TAGG-ED YOU IS: Melvin

5 IMPRESSIONS OF HIM/HER:
(a) Funny
(b) Patient and NEVER EVER gets mad =)
(c) Stylish
(d) A severely great artist cum designer
(e) Outgoing

MOST MEMORABLE THINGS HE/SHE HAS DONE FOR YOU:
PCS presentation Jan 2007: He was patient enough with me when I loose my screws and lost my mind in the midst of preparing for the presentation. Thanks for that dude!

MOST LOVED INVENTION (does not need to be technologically advanced):
MP3/iPod

WHAT DO YOU DESPISE THE MOST:
Hair cream. Urrhhhhh.... NEVER!

6 PEOPLE YOU WANNA TAG: Guan, Mak Teh, AIL, Dinesh (if you ever blog again), Luke and Ah Boy. You’re it.


Updates. I am done with studies now. I am so looking forward for my mum's visit to Adelaide. I just can't wait no more. I've been calling home to a few people lately. Just wanna give you all 'ku li' cause you guys did the same to me during my exam week as well. Till then, cheers people!