Track of Talents TODAY!

Well, forgive us as it has been ages since we've updated this blog.

In short, a lot of things have been happening, heavily involving community services. What can I say but in a span of 3 years, God has been changing our hearts for the people.

Speaking of 3 years, it's our anniversary today. But unlike our previous anniversaries, we want to keep things simple. So..... we have tied our theme along Thanksgiving, thanking those who have faithfully serve and won secretly the hearts of those people who have been entertained by our TOT line ups/performances.

I know this is kind of late but if you're free, come and join us to celebrate thanksgiving.

We've got a 3 dance line up, acoustic sessions, fluti tutti(come on over to find out what I'm talking about =P) and a band session featuring Relent, who would feature new songs for what is to come next year.

So if you're a fan of Track of Talents and Relent or simply have nothing to do on a friday night, COME to Track of Talents!

*MAP to TOT is on the SIDEBAR*

Dash! & Lash!

Dash! & Lash! is a makeover. They say beauty is only skin deep so we'll start from the inside out. This change will make you look good, feel better and be the best!

In Dash! & Lash! we have experts to talk about your bodylines, colors, hairstyles and even fitness!
So dress as the best YOU! (wear stuff that represents you most) and you might be surprised!

This event is co-organized by Campus ROCK! and Track of Talents, exclusive for Campus Students.

Register today! with minimal contribution of RM5.
All proceeds go to support TENAGANITA's shelter for mistreated women and migrants.

1st Track of Talents of 2010

Thanks to everyone that makes ToT =)

As you already know, Track of Talents is organized by a group of youngsters... and we called ourselves 1a.m. creative life.

We started our sound check and set-up at about 5pm. And we always have time to pose for the camera =)

Door open at 730pm... the ushers are ready to welcome our guests... hmmm... are they really ready?

For the first time on ToT, we have string instruments in the house. Brought to us by Frontier Ensemble. This team consist from teens age 10 to 17, lead by Ms Jin Ai.

The sound of it was just so beautiful. Bring a different atmosphere to the place...

Next up we have Bryan Limus performing for the first time, presenting us 2 songs written by him.

Charles Tan, to me he kinda sounded a bit like John Mayer. Yes... as what Cuzario said about him, he doesn't sound like how he looks. I was totally engrossed at his singing.

Dance by Nina, all the way from CAPE TOWN, South Africa

Lastly we have our featured artist for the night. Alarice! Performing live together with Nigel.

She just released her 2nd album called SUNDAY AFTERNOON. If you missed her, do watch out for her updates HERE.

Last year we end our Year with a fund raising gala night in support of Tenaganita, therefore this year we will continue to support them with the work that they are doing, by raising funds. Each month they would need about RM20,000 to run the shelter. And Last ToT we raised RM686. We believe, as we put our hands together we will be able to be part of the team in bringing hope to those who are being trafficked, abused... etc...

If you would like to know about what Tenaganita is doing, click HERE.

Last but not least, we also launch our very first Malaysia Christian internet radio. We have RUUMS in the house... Sign up HERE to be part of RUUMS. =) or listen to the radio.

Signing out... watch out for more updates in Creative Life or Track of Talents.

TOT GALA Night

Gala, ga·la

n.

1. A festive occasion, especially a lavish social event or entertainment.

There… that should define it =) In conjunction to our 2^nd year Anniversary or to celebrate our 2^nd year Birthday, Track of Talents is gonna have a ball, a Gala event, a “par-tay” in style for the month of November

But…. A Gala? Why all this?

Well, we could do the normal celebration and invite artist, most “importantly” invite more guests to the event and just have an entertaining night but this time around we not just want to have an entertaining night but also a meaningful and a purposeful night to remember.

We at TOT, want to give everyone a chance to be a blessing to the community. To be the hope, the joy, the peace, the Change that this community so needs.

Theres a cause that we want to do, an organization that we want to support which is the “Tenaganita”

WHO is TENAGANITA?

Tenaganita is a women and migrant workers organization with the
mission to promote and protect the rights of all women and migrant
workers within a globalized world.

Vision: A society that ensures equal rights to all, freedom of people
with democracy and justice as principles of nationhood.

Mission: To promote and protect the rights of women and workers in a
globalized world and to create opportunities to empower women and
workers to achieve their fill potential in society.

Now this TOT event is like no other. Theres gonna be ticket sales, a dinner, auctions and many more and by the way, YOU got to look good for the event. Quite exclusive you must say =)… and lastly, to keep the spirit of TOT, we would have the best of the best performing for us to keep us entertained through out the evening.

More info will be given out soon about the Tickets and Acts

Hope your excited!

~nb

*take note that there will be no TOT for the month of September and October

Alarice @ Track of Talents

Last ToT - 26 June 09

Bravo to the team!!!
Sound: Daniel a.k.a captain awesome
Video team: Leong & Jeyna
Photography: Joel
Stage Crew: Jude, Ken Kit, Sam
Lighting: Tham
Stage manager: Dominic
Usher: Joseph S, Doreen K, Lisa & James K
Host: Captain Cuz

Thank you for making June ToT another success
It was first for Ken Kit and Sam to roll the cables! and we import Tham from Bernard's LG to help us with the light.

But anyway.....

We start off June Track of Talents with some smooth and soothing music.

James and Jude played a number on stage. At first ... something was wrong coz'...not that Jude didn't know how to play the Keyboard(If you don't know Jude can play all instruments but TRIES to sing =P) but it was because James was holding the guitar and everyone was waiting for him to play only to witness him play hold the guitar for like the next 3 mins or so ... haih .. but it was a beautiful sight to see him hold the guitar ... Good job James!!!

Anyway... James did play the Keys on the second number so everything went back to normal =)

NEXT up we have a short film ... "1:19


"SYNOPSIS OF “1:19”

James, a college student who needs money for his tuition fees is in a hopeless situation as his older brother mindlessly gambles away their family savings. The tension increases between the siblings as confrontation and accusations are thrown around, causing James to take matters into his own hands...

OOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooo..... To bad you miss the movie. This is by far one of the best short films I've seen so far this TOT. I'm pretty excited to see where this project is heading. I have tried asking the people if we could show their videos in YOUTUBE but till today there has been no Thumbs up! =( Sigh Sigh .Keep you fingers cross in the near future.... On the mean time .... COME TO TRACK OF TALENTS!!!

Next on the list was an acoustic performance done by Neil and Dom (Ben if you're reading this...you better perform this month at TOT. The NeilDOM Factor is dying. Need the BENDOM factir back =P hehehehe) They did a number on John Mayer's song "Daughters".

Neil then presented a video on Father & Mothers day which was shot last month. That was a special presentation for all our parents who were or not present at TOT. Will post it up this week for you all to watch.

Neil shared about his relationship with his dad. His parents came to visit him in Malaysia. They had lunch at TGIF Sunway where his dad broke down in tears coz Neil is just not the type of guy who would get anything or ask his dad for something. Long story short, the highlight of the story was when the waiter came up to the table and asked Neil "Why did you let you dad cry? Is it because you asked him for a BMW (He said it jokingly)? His dad respond "If my son ask me for a BMW I would give it to him!" WOW...... What a cool Dad!!! Neil?!?!?! Why didn't you ask? hehehe

Well with that testimony, Neil shared a verse from the bible where it mentions ""If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!" Matthew 7:11

I'm not saying that Neil's dad is evil but it was a good example on how our earthly fathers who know how to give good gifts, how much more our Father in Heaven? Aren't we glad and greatful to have a Father Like Our Father God =)

1a.m. Relent played one of their church favorite song called "My Father" where it touched many of the peoples heart that night. I am one of them =)

Anyway.... enough of the teary moment and lets move on whats next!!! Which is......

Our featured artist of the month - DRUMMER FOR CHRIST (DFC) and FREE TO FALL

Drummers For Christ or DFC was up first and I tell you.... It was amazing!!!! I've watched DFC perform in the past but this is by far the best performance to date. Imagine 5 drummers on stage?!?! At first, I was like "How in the world are they going to set-up on stage with so little time?" But they proved me and the people wrong!

Vince, the founder of DFC was on stage with just a snare.... where as the performance starts to build... the other 4 drummer would come up and just assemble his drum set and theirs as well. A good example of team work and entertainment on the spot!!! AWESOME!!!! Wish I could explain more but... Will flash out the video later....

Last but not the least ...LADIES AND GENTLEMEN....FREE TO FALL!!!! Wohooooooo!!!!

An all Girl Band from Klang....(Why does all the good musician come from Klang?!?! I'm not sure how true is this statement but thats what I've notice so far =P) That night they showed why girl power was on the rise and still pushing strong. Imagine a band that started out from scratched, no music skills, where 3 years later they are out there with a single and playing in different places. They started off with a new song, as one of the lead singer would put it "Fresh from the oven" And then played songs from Paramore, Kate Perry (Oh and I like it!!! =P) and to end, they played their Hit Single "The Wait" that is making waves in Malaysia right now.


A good mix of paramore, lifehouse and of course "their own" sounds.... Its amazing to see where these girls will go in the years to come. If you do get a chance to see them perform...be sure to get their latest single. Hey!!! Support your local bands MALAYSIA!!!!


CHEERS!!!!

Oh to those who missed out, our Host Captain Cuz was giving away free HUGE LOLLY POPS to the crowd and contestants.... Its was so HUGE that you can play drum sticks with it!!! Maybe you can get your at next months Track ofTalents!!! Its not to be Missed!!!

ALARICE - MAY FEATURED ARTIST

AND YOU THOUGHT WE DIDN'T HAVE ANYONE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY!

Sometimes last minute stuff ain't that bad after all (well not all the time =P) This FRIDAY will definitely be a night to remember. Yup this FRIDAY 29th of May, 2009, it truly is an honor to have International Artist ALARICE to join us at Track of Talents.



So what are you waiting for? Cancel your plans and get your tired bodies and chill with us at TRACK OF TALENTS this FRIDAY!

Track of Talents 1st Year Anniversary Promo

T.O.T New Videos

T.O.T New Videos. Well they aren't new but here's what we uploaded so far on youtube. To watch more videos go to www.youtube.com/1accordministry

June Pre/Post Report

Alright Alright...... This site hasn't been updated :) We're all humans ;) Look at the bright side, if we were Apes, I don't think we would even start blogging.

Well the month of June was something different.... How come? We had two events this month which is called:-

"Talent Quest" and our regular monthly event "Track Of Talent"

Ok WHAT happend on Talent Quest?

Well on June 20,08 we at Creative Life came out with an event called Talent Quest ( As you scroll down you'll get more info) . This was like having our very own American Idol, So you think you can Dance type of event but much more since we want to basically get whatever talent in it and be the ULTIMATE TALENTED FREAK on Talent Quest BUT...

We had to postpone it in the last minute and place the event on a much later date.

Reason:-
1- So that we can have more people participate
2- We can have more sponsors

The show did go on though. We had performances from our in-house crew, Ravelution and other outside members etc....

The highlight of it all was the talk about Passion Quest. An event that works with Creative Life to help promote a huge event taking place on August 3rd 2008.

Wanna know more about it? Come join us for Track Of Talents tomorrow night@7:30pm not only will we have our performances show cased but Passion Quest 2 will be the talk of the night as well!

Well that's it for me from my side. I have no idea whats on the line up tomorrow but lets be in a state of being surprised.

I'll be posting some videos right now if my computer does not give me any problem.

Neil1am

Talent Quest - June 08'

TALENT QUEST
By Track of Talents (TOT)

Calling out to anyone who has a passion in performing!!

You think you can sing like Garrett?

You think you can dance like Vitto?

You think you can entertain a crowd like Cpt Cruz and Dan-Neil?

Or maybe you think you like to watch all these performances…. Like me?

Then this is the time and place for you to shine. Not only you’d have a cheering and supporting crowd, there’s a lot of lucrative prizes waiting to be won this time around. Come on over and have an exciting time sharing your talents with the world having the whole stage to yourself and yourself only. You can opt to come as a band, bring and play your own instruments, do a solo, a duet, not forgetting a bunch of noisy friends =) Prepare a 2 minutes show of any sort of talent you can think of. Of course no explicit contents are allowed and a time of screening will be on as well. Potential performers, please browse through the lines drawn by Garrett below =)

Rules and Regulations

LET YOUR TALENT BE TRUE TALENT…

1) Profanity isn't talent, neither is it creative so don't let it dim your spotlight!

2) All we want to see on stage are your hidden talents, nothing else. So, minis and skimpy pieces have to stay in your wardrobe… Guys, take note too!

3) Body language and proximity in your movements and forms speak more than You know. Be a stimulus of great and priceless ideas, not one to arouse unhelpful thoughts.

4) Your thought process matter to us, but aggression in your speech during interactive sessions is not welcome.

5) The show must go on so don't pull out at the very last minute. Prior notice have to be given at least 2 weeks before the performance night and be punctual!

(being early is considered a talent in Malaysia)

Leave behind an appreciative work of art in your audience's hearts,

not an undesirable image of yourself.

For more information, feel free to email us at creativelife@1am.com.my or you can click here to go to our facebook page. If you have a facebook account, you're welcome to join in if you like and you’ll get all the news on the exciting events all lined up and prepared for you! If you don’t, get a life! Haha just kidding anyways, as you can see from the poster up here, the event is on the 20^th of June all happening in ECF Puchong, thanks to 1am, our main sponsor and much love to all the supportive people out there. Remember to bring your friends on that day! See you guys there!

P.S: REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED *GRINS*

Creative life - Track of Talents Videos

YoYo Man interview @ track of talents



1a.m. - (New song) Sound of Revival



Ben and Dominic



To view more of our videos go to youtube or click on our Creative Life BoxTv located on top of this page

Write up for March TOT and April expectations....

This is kinda late but hey, were human ;)

Here is a write up for what was suppose to be before April 25, 08. I thought it was good so might as well post it. Thank Ben FLY BOI!

Read on....

Neil1am

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Why would a young guy like Garrett, rush out from working at home at 6 to beat a nasty bumper-to-bumper 1 hour traffic to be at our Track of Talents in Puchong last month? Well, it’s all about the performances lined up for the most sought after event month after month except this month we have a special guest appearance by our homegrown Ms. Talented Mia Palencia.

The night begun with the 1a.m. Dance who presented a dance (obviously!) to a song, “Imagine Me” accompanied by a moving and heart-wrenching message in the form of a video. Then the crowd was swoon to la la land by the ever-melodious voice of Ben (Ok this is your cue for the Mexican wave!! *Wooooooo*) who has never failed to perform in every ToT with his loyal and talented guitarist, Dominic (he’s single btw *grins*).

Anyways, we then had a piano solo (Variation) after that by an 11 year old Samantha and then a bass solo (Amazing Grace) by the mysterious-multi-talented-I-shaved-my-beard-because-I-don’t-want-to-look-like-neil-basket-man, *drum rolls* Jude Limus!!

Leong came up afterwards with his video on the Ravelution in Sunway University College led by Doris with her enthusiastic group of peeps. They also did a solo by May & Terry with the song, Secondhand Serenade by Awake. Emo yo! The crowd was then serenaded by Jay from the Caribbean’s with “Like a Star” and then a Spanish solo guitar performance by Tom from Sunway University College and not forgetting an Arabian dance number by Faisal and Co.

By that time, the crowd was getting hyped up with anticipation. It was Mia’s turn to close for the night. She gathered her props and composed herself in the middle of the stage looking comfortable as if she was born to do this. Garrett was fidgety and kept breaking his knuckle. Ask him why. She started with “Superman”, a song she wrote and arranged which practically blew us all away. She then ended with a song which she said was always an inspiration to her, Twenty-four by Switchfoot. She got the whole crowd singing along with her and *whisper* *Neil forgot his lyrics*. All in all it was an awesome night with Neil and Capt. Cruz as our host for the evening. And of course the crowd! They were unbeatable!

Here’s a few giveaway of what’s happening in our next ToT in April!
A very very very very very sweet girl, Melina William from the band, Tempered Mental, a very promising Malaysian band will be sharing their talent and doing what they’re called to do, to infuse our generation with the love of music and experimental progressive rock outfits. They were formed recently around February 2002 and they have been playing in a lot gigs around the KL circuit. Tempered Mental’s sound ranges from radio friendly tunes to darker and more aggressive influences and in between these two extremes. If you like their single, “Honestly”, you might want to come and have a look at what this band has to offer *wink*. Also lined up among other surprises, we have a team of inspirational and talented Filipinos and the Ravelution and then of course let’s put our hands together for our wonderful hosts, Neil and Capt. Cruz again!

Ceh Wah.Glamour.

Written by Fly [B]oi ^.^ V

Tired but Excited!

Tired but Excited!

Yea... had loads of stuff going on for like the past 2 weeks but I'm excited for this weeks Track of Talents April 25,08. We've got some guess all the way from the Philippines showing up, Ravelution is back showing off their incredible talents and last but not the least ... Melina from Tempered Mental will be with us ....

Guys, you can't miss this.... so be there! Oh yea... here's some leak.... you have got to be there when the night begins... hahahaha... theres a video that you guys SERIOUSLY have to watch hahaha ;)



Video of Melina- Tempered Mental Vocalist and Bassist

Neil1am

Message from Garrett, 1a.m. CreativeLife Coordinator

Hey guys!

As the day of our February Track of Talents is drawing near, we are all excited and preparing the whole process through and making the Track of Talents a wonderful show for you! As you have heard, we have an all exciting performances waiting to be shown to you and talents waiting to be discovered.

what can you expect from our February Track of Talents you may ask... we have a line up of Ravelution dance team and band from Sunway College University! Several dance performances that is going to hype everyone up, vocal performances from the critically acclaimed Miss Saigon the musical, piano performances and some mind blowing performance from our mystery man who is going to mesmerized us with his multi-instrument performance called ' A day in the life of Mr. Motif'!

We have this time round 2 amazing guest performers, an electric violinist coming your way and our guest band, Army of 3! we have included an introduction of Army of 3 in our previous post, come see them live! only at Track of Talents Feb 2008! All these and more, this time round, Track of Talents will be hosted by the all amazing Stephanie Ang and the energetic Vitto Fabregas!!

What are you waiting for? clear out your schedule and come join us for an all night long of fun and performances, you have talent? come and show us what you can do. bring a friend along, meet new people! For more updates, check back to this site!

Track of Talents is organized by 1am CreativeLife, ECF Puchong. For more information, please email us at creativelife@1am.com.my!

Doing our best to give you the best! hope to see you guys soon!

Garrett Wong,
Coordinator, 1a.m. CreativeLife Track of Talents

Army of three - Who are they?

Army of Three - Who are they? Well read on :- (Taken from their site)

Army of Three is one of the freshest bands to come out of the Klang Valley. The band consists of Jeff (28) on lead vocals and guitars, Alex (21) on guitars and backing vocals, Eddy (25) on the drums and Darren (20) on bass and backing vocals. Army of Three is a band about the Power of Trinity, which represents the band’s faith and background.


Just formed in early 2005, the band members crossed each other’s path through a church event. Since then, the band has come a long way, playing at various local events. From Levis Battle of the Bands, which kick-started their career when they came in Second place to being invited to play at Digi’s Anniversary Concert in Mont Kiara. The band also performed with other popular local acts in support of World Peace at last year’s World Peace Concert in Times Square. Army of Three also took part in the annual Fete de la Musique, an international affair, drawing musicians out into the streets of cities around the world to perform, which took place last year in One Utama, Bandar Utama; Sunday at Bukit Bintang, Low Yat Plaza and Berjaya Times Square.



At last year’s first Malaysia Revival Songwriting Competition, the band played as the house band on behalf of Starmaker for the artists taking part in the competition. Soon after the concert, Starmaker decided to sign up the band in their first venture as a new recording label. Aside from major events, Army of Three also plays at smaller events and church concerts, with their mission in making a difference and bringing influence especially among the youth of Malaysia.
Army of Three is making waves and gaining popularity wherever they make their appearances with very individualistic musical style. Their music which bends towards Rock is drawing excitement, attention and even controversies, with questions raised concerning how Rock themed inspirational music can fit into our conservative society. None the less, Army of Three has a mission in the music they write, not compromising to the standards of the world, but doing what they know they are called to do, which is reaching the world with their music about hope, faith, peace and love, bringing a positive message to the youth that are in a stage of seeking their identity. Musically, the band is still working hard to develop their music and their skills. They are currently already working on thes debut album, with their first demo single, “Blind Me to See” already released from the studio. The band is eager to share their music to the world and in the process, develop their growing fan base and create a new history in Malaysian music. The band plans to establish themselves amongst the best in local music and to bring their music further beyond Malaysia. They are hoping to get the local media support such as the radio and TV stations to push them to greater heights.

With a blend of positive, inspiring lyrics, and fresh, vibrant, cutting edge rock music combined with explosive live performances, the band is striving to make a difference and influence the youth in the right way.


To know more about the band visit

www.armyofthree.net and also at Myspace.

So come join us @ this month's Track of Talents.

Showtime: 1930hrs

Date: Friday, February 29^th 2008

Location: ECF Puchong

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Discovery Night Announcement

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Track of Talents January 08' Countdown

The countdown begins ......

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