New boyband/ Team B Showtime

This is a brand new boyband from Taiwan. The name is called "Fahrenheit". in Mandarin its called "Fei Lun Hai". Fahrenheit consist of 4 super charming boys namely Yan Ya Lun Aaron, Wang Dong Cheng Jiro, Wu Zun and Cheng Yi Ru Calvin. They are currently acting in the brand new idol series called KO One (Zong Ji Yi Ban). So far I have not deard the soundtrack, which they sang some of the songs, but will buy the soundtrack and comment on their singing...

The above pic is taken with the class in the show. you might see familiar faces (if you are into Taiwan shows, varieties, etc.). The storyline is quite interesting and it reflects on various behaviours in schools in Taiwan. I am looking forward to the release of the VCD...

Anyway... 1st May... Labour Day.... Also my choir team's outing... Oh yah, the talentime competition. I am in the Group Category in the competition. (Originally also in the Solo Category, but ahd to withdraw due to my cough... Sorry Bro Bryan!) My group will be singing Turn the Beat Around by Gloria Estafen, a cappella style and I am the lead singer. I am still preparing for it and I almost memorised all the lyrics except for the 2nd verse (so much longer than the 1st verse!), but still can cope. There will be a last practice on Sunday, the day before our big day... Really hope that nothing will go wrong that day!!

Speaking of performances, my outside choir, MPYC, is collaborating with International Festival Chorus (IFC), City Choir and Raffles JC Chinese Orchestra for a concert on the 25th May (Thursday), 8pm at Victoria Concert Hall (VCH) Tickets are selling at $12, $15 and $20. Interested parties can call me at 92377939. I only have $12 tickets on hand right now, fyi. Do give your support, especially if you like classical/choral/orchestral music.

Superband

Watched Superband on TV on Monday 7.30pm. Boy, Soul was good! So were Lucify, Jade, Juz-B and Qi:Nob (pronounced as Snoopy). Their performance really bowled me over, especially Juz-B. Their a cappella was so nice and so in tuned that even I was ashamed of myself for being so out of pitch sometimes.



During the results show, I was so nervous and afraid that Soul, Jade and Lucify would be out of the compatition, especially Soul. The elimination process was a scary one: choosing 7 out of 14 groups, 3 out of 7, 2 out of 4 and finally the one to be eliminated. This created tension among the contestants and the audience alike. Nevertheless, I was relieved that Soul, Jade, Lucify and Juz-B are still in the competition.

Had wanted to go for the recording on the 22nd Zpril, but couldn't due to my church choir's Team B outing. A telentime called "Showtime" was organiseed and there would be an audition for both the Solo and Group Category. Elimination would be for the soloists but not for the groups, thus I am quite nervous that I would not be in the finals as my voice is still not good.

Wish me luck...

Free but sick

I'm so free here at work... Partially because my supervisor is on leave, that's why I am so free... Another thing is that I am down with flu, cough and sore throat. These are the standard illness I get after months and months of singing non-stop (everyday at least 1 hr, that is) and not taking care of my throat. Now I can't talk much due to my "sexy" voice, thanks to my tons and tons of vocal trainings, both individually and corporately as a choir (church and MPYC).

On Sunday, after sve, I decided not to serve for Chinese Church, like I usually do, and fellowship with my members. But before that, I had to meet my a cappella group to discuss about the talentime specially organised by Team B (Tks so much Jia Jia, Weixing, Bro Jeff and others!) Sofyan, the guy who initiated the formation of the group, met us up to have a chop chop 5-min practice. (He looks so much like Wilbur Pan Wei Bo!!!) Then I rushed to join my members for lunch.

We went to Bedok Interchange for lunch. After that, Me, Yingjie, George, Yunfeng and Jia Jia went to the cafe in MPH Bookstore Parkway Parade for a chat. On the way there, we laughed so loudly that I wondered whether we would create a mini fishmarket there. In the end, we tried to subside our laughter and succeed. If not we would be chased out of the quiet cafe. I have never fellowshipped with them for so long ever since I started serving in Chinese Church after service in Expo. Thank you guys and gal, for the wonderful and fun time together! ;)



Oh, btw, I went to the Project Superband BIG JAM on 25 March, Sat. The pic above is my fav group, SOUL. SOUL consists of 5 guys who are fantastic at dancing. They are: Awi (the only malay guy in the group), Alfred, Ishi, Andy and Justis. You might find Ishi very familiar: he was in the local drama, Rainbow Connection with one half of the group 2moro.

SOUL are great dancers and good singers. That day, they sang JJ's Number 89757. I think they did very well and brought the feel to the song. They had very good comments from the judges. The BIG JAM will air on 9th April, 7.30pm on Channel U. The results show will air on 10th April. Remember to catch me and SOUL on TV... ;P