Monday, July 13, 2009

Altered Frequency ~ July's Featured Artist

" HEAR ALL, HEAR ALL"

Performing this month at Track of Talents, is our very own Malaysian homegrown band,
Altered Frequency


Altered Frequency is one of the most exciting & energetic acts to emerge in the Klang Valley in recent years with numerous appearances and performances at youth-based events. The band has even had the honour to open for one of the biggest influences in their music, American rockers Switchfoot; who hit Kuala Lumpur on 2 February 2008!
~ virb.com/alteredfrequency

You can check out their promo video below

Also performing this month

The Andersen & The Jude

The two of them will be performing a variety of Chinese songs, which includes an original and two rearranged songs

'Kimberly'
She will Beat 'd' Box and also de-stress us with a Stand-up Comedy


So make sure you head down on the
31st July at 8:00PM


hope to see ya'll there

Cheers!
JT

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

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!!!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Featured ARTISTES for the month of JUNE!

Well Well Well!!! Its on this weekend!

If you haven't heard we've got TWO featured ARTIST for this month and we sure do not want you to miss out!

1st up Drummers for Christ


DrummerforChrist (DFC) is a movement for every Christian drummer who wants to share their heart, thoughts, ideas, expressions and creativity with fellow Christian drummers for the extension of our Lord Jesus Christ’s kingdom through drums, music, praise and worship or any other way that will bring glory to Him.

2nd up Free to Fall



Free to Fall is an all girl band originating from Klang. The band was formed in Dec 2005 with most of them having minimum or zero knowledge about playing instruments or making music. But having a shared passion and love for music has brought them to where they are now. They are a versatile band mostly dabbling in Pop rock music that also have a number of self composed songs; one of which made its way to the finals of a local song-writing competition.Today they have traveled all around, playing in schools, corporate functions, restaurants, churches, music fest and etc.

Members:
Jane C: Lead Vocals
Adeline: Lead Guitar/Vocals
Yin Har: Lead Guitar
Jane Sebastian: Bass/Vocals
Ker Shin: Drums
Sara: Backing Vocals

Its gonna be a loud loud night!!!! Do not Miss THIS!!!!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

May's Track of Talents Was a Blast!

Hey all!

Track Of Talents last month was a blast,Alarice was in the house as she was our featured artist of the month. The night started off with a performance by Relent with the song "Who Am I". James K. was next with his one-man band, starting off with a song from 1a.m. and finishing off his performance with an impromptu remix and rearrangement of 'Thriller' by MJ, :)

shortin' is a brand new track @ TOT which features short films. This month we premiered our very first short film entitled "Last Words" the film was directed by Jeyna Lim (her very first) and features two rising actors ;) Mervyn & Marrissa. The story talks about life and how it can be rather short.The video was shot at Palate Pallette, FYI. Check out the video on youtube and leave your comments :)

For those interested, shortin' is a great platform for those who want to shoot their very own short film, which will be shown during TOT. If you have an idea or would like to help out in making 'shorties', drop us an email at trackoftalents@gmail.com or contact Kareem at 0126226455

We also had a showcase of various animation clips and shorties by Yap, who is currently working as an animator in KL. So if you're like Yap and would love to share with us your creative works, let us know and we might be able to hook you up to some screen time :)

There was a special act done by Neil and EU Wyn. They performed a song called Love in Bahasa Malay. Yes…..Neil sang in Bahasa. Was he good? Well….to bad you missed Track of Talents =P But he’s not the centre of attraction as the show was focused on Eu Wyn a 13 year old boy who play not one, not two but three instruments. On that night he played the bass. Maybe next TOT he’ll play something else…so be sure to catch him! =)

After the song was done, Neil interviewed Eu Wyn a bit about himself leading to the main talk of the event which is called “FAMILY”. He challenged the boys and gals between the age of 13-25 to write something for their parents in big bold letters where at the end of the event they where directed towards a white screen to project what they wrote in front of the camera

The nights' performance was rounded up with Alarice together with her guitarist Nigel performing on stage, Alarice performed various songs from her 6 track EP, Songs for a Season. You could describe her music as
"being predominately acoustic pop with fresh uplifting guitar driven tunes, and piano ballads that pull on the heartstrings"
an excerpt from her website (which i seem to agree).

Well guys, here are some of the pictures from TOT that night, it was a blast and i look forward to what's coming up in June!

cheers!

Relent with their opening song

Alarice in her casual self, performing songs from the EP
Yap, showcased some of his animation works and 'shorties'
L>R Kelvin Lim, Alarice,Nigel

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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!