The Message is clear, be a part of it =) Much Thanks to Jojo Struys, James Chong for the opportunity & Simon Chin for the extraordinary photography.
AIDSAware and the Body Shop has finally launched the AIDSAware Calendar 2011. Find the time to spread the word among your family, friends and followers about safer sex and non-discromination, to get a copy of the calendar from any of the 57 The Body Shop outlets nationwide, and to take their own picture messages, like you did, and upload it to http://aidsaware.ruumz.com, and finally to share their own picture with their friends and encourage their friends to do the same.
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Malaysia Tatler's 21st Anniversary Coffeetable launch @ Mandarin Oriental, KL. Splendid occasion with great crowd. The recent short film which Trailer was previewed carries an element of domestic violence against woman and having it shown in the event itself then was indeed a meaningful coincidence. Special Thanks to Florence Fang for this charitable opportunity. =)
Photos courtesy of Thephotoz.com
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Hands down to the 13K fans of Adam Lambert who showed up making it one of the most memorable show I ever had.=) Special Thanks to my Boss, Adrian Lim of Sony Music for making all possible
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-20TH SEPTEMBER 2010- If you are reading this post, REMEMBER the Date, LOCK it and BRACE yourself when the Clock strikes 12am. To the ones who is working the next day, Anticipate and enter this link: http://www.youtube.com/dennisviolin the Second thing AFTER you log into your email (Understand work is Important!) to be one of the Exclusive First to watch the Trailer
As excited as I am working hard on this Trailer for the past month, im equally Excited about the Special Screening and Launch of DiversiFy LIMITED EDITION happening next month @ ZOUK.
To win VVIP Tickets to the Launch and many other Freebies with other updates, just kindly JOIN / LIKE Dennis Lau Violinist Songwriter's FB Fanpage & Sony Music Malaysia FB Fanpage @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dennis-Lau-Electric-Violinist-Songwriter/122194581140515?ref=ts & http://www.facebook.com/dennisviolin#!/sonymusicmy?ref=ts .
Thanks & God Bless~
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If there's a real life Superhero whom i personally know, the title should be Miracle Man. Donning the suit of Miracle Man would be Brian Tan.=) 6 Months / Half a year back, a great friend of mine, Brian was diagnosed with last stage of Pancreas Cancer (View my post back then: http://dennislaumusic.blogspot.com/2010/01/prayer-for-brian.html ) and upon hearing the news, i was utterly devastated and even shed a tear or two. The same expression and emotion struck me a couple of hours ago and words cant express the joy when i visited him to see this Extraordinary soul beats the odds and feeling all recovered, after having the cancer cells all frozen to a Negative 160 degrees and cured. Since that fateful day I knew, i have never one day not send a short scripture of the Bible verse (which i receive daily from facebook) to him because i believe Miracles could happen and God creates it!
Keeping myself up to date with Brian's daily, weekly and monthly progress and at the same time, remember him in my chat with the Big man up there every night was the only thing i could do and played a part in his healing and recovering process. To see him all back to his original "color", smiling, laughing and able to chat, share, envision and plan our long awaited and anticipated concert end year together made me realized even more how much friendship and relationship means to each and everyone of our lives. This concert is going to be the first and one of its kind to bring part of "DiversiFy" to LIVE, Incorporating the elements of the different genres Backed with an awesome Live Band and a 70 piece KL PAC Orchestra. This dream lived in us during the recording process of the album...awaiting to be realized.
Finally, Thank you God for his Awesomeness...Moreover, Thank you to each and everyone of you who has kept Brian in your prayers.
God Bless!
Love.Peace.Music
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Fresh from the Oven in Arkstudios, TTDI this afternoon at 3pm, "REFLECTION" was Conceived.=) I had a truly remarkable and memorable experience having the best of the circle in working on this Live project intensively for 2 weeks in the studio and it does brings back memories and at the same time, creating refreshing ones as well. For each of you involved: Lewis, Jamie, Wilson, Shah, Nick, Jimmy, your every effort is very much appreciated.
I have not thought of HOW should I market Reflection because its something that came from the heart at That moment and into the keys of the Piano in my home studio sometime in late April, then into the IDEAS in my head and the late night sessions with my co producer, Shah Bass resulting into creating, learning, amalgamating and experiencing the different individual talents, vibe Felt in the recording studio. The Magic touches in Reflection are personally to me just Indescribable, Priceless to be said. To sum it up, it was Inspired by a person, and what i hope is for that Someone to feel the Sincerity in this song (You know you were the First to have it). Of course, in due time, the listeners & audience too.=)
Jimmy and his Sax=)
Wilson on the Ivories....
The Mixing Console & Nick, My Mixing & Mastering Engineer.
Thanks
Love.Peace.Music
God Bless!
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Recording the drums is probably one of my favorite part of the recording process, because not only is the Backbone of the song, you can say its very much different then the other instruments when it comes to recording it. The drums varies in the different venue / studio we are in because of the different acoustics, hence tuning it to get the Right TONE for the particular song is very much important and essential. So indeed, for this song "Reflection"..again we bring back International Drum Legend, Lewis Pragasam who recorded for DiversiFy on "MAHKOTA" & "Sudden Twist".
I personally think one of the most important component of the drum is the Snare which normally if you listen to any pop song, it comes in during the 2nd beat of the bar. and to have a solid Snare tone, it requires a little fussiness to go around it in which we all are. Today, for "Reflection", we used the "Cadesan" Signature Fibreglass Snare, which is the same snare Lewis recorded for Leehom's "Forever Love". What more it got that Solid Punch tone that i envisioned for this song. Producing the Drums track @ The Arkstudio Lewis & Dennis
Now, the Drums / Percussion legend laying down his Soul=)
Thank You~
God Bless!
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The Arkstudios Sometimes, we Reflect on our doings, our right / wrong doings, attitude, morality, career, relationship be it with friends or close ones, etc. There was recently a moment i experienced it myself. And i guess, the best way is to express it through the music i make. At this very point of my life, i have longed for sometime to do a live studio session with our very own sessionist greats since the last stage of post production for DiversiFy...therefore, i always believe, as a person very much involved in arts, hence the creativity of the mind, Its very difficult to keep it inside without releasing it. Sounds strange but i guess the ppl who are in this "line" would know what i mean.
Sorting the expertise of a great friend / bassist of mine, Shah..this afternoon, we embarked on the journey of co-producing and recording the Rhythm Section of "Reflection", a song i composed recently during this period of time. To be honest, this moment is kind of bitter sweet for me but i have learned to overcome it and at the same time, grow from it. and, recording in the studio is just a Blissful experience and the perfect medicine.
Instead of the style i am accustomed to in recording the first album, i want a totally different approach for "Reflection" without loosing the identity of myself. As some of you might know, im very much influenced by the style of John Mayer thus in time, you will be able to listen the "Mayerism" in me in this song. At the same time, i would want each and everyone of you to Feel the message i would like to deliver in this song in compatible with the title of it. I always belive making a song is exactly like making a movie. Likewise, in producing an album.
Anyway, Very much excited about it, because an All Star Band is always not to be missed without capturing any Pics & Videos.
I shall let the below PICS & VIDS tell the journey of our session earlier this afternoon. Enjoy! Lewis Pragasam on Drums Jamie Wilson on the Acoustic & the Electric Shah Co Producer / Bass Man Jamie & Dennis Shah & Benjamin, Recording Engineer Shah's Music Man Bass Thanks bro, "you know what i mean eh?=)"
Much appreciation to my trustie / reliable Keyboardist and Pianist Wilson Jong for tracking the Grand Piano as well!
Now, presenting to you, the Drums Legend.....
with Guitar Maestro.....
Thanks
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God Bless!
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DENNIS LAU VIOLINIST SONGWRITER 2010 OFFICIAL SHOWREEL
Its time to revived this blog (hopefully daily) with some interesting facts and plans which i cant wait to share to all of you. And i promise i would be updating it more frequently right now as several projects have taken its toll on my writings. Nevertheless, Thanks so much for all the support towards the music especially the album- DiversiFy. It has been a blessing..really..frm the Big Man up there and each and everyone of you for Inspiring!
Thanks
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God Bless!
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Frm the above coverage of Singapore's Razor TV, You could check out the other parts as well. All together there are 6 Parts. Pretty Amazed bu their Editing and Questions though.=) Enjoy! With Eileen & Patrick of The Agency Team, Singapore - My Singapore's Managers.=) Dennis & Lee An, Korean Superstar Singer me & Jimmy Jamming with Jeremy Monterio, Singapore's Jazz Legend
& then, the press coverage / reviews
Singapore's Business Times One of the few headlines which amuses me frm Singapore's Newpaper Sunday Times
& Of course, lets Not forget
ASIA UNCUT frm Shanghai with Jon Niermann!
Last but not least, thank you for all the support, i shall continue to make good music, besides putting up a good show on each performance!=) Do Enjoy the pics & vids above and i shall be back with many more updates / plans on my next "Wave" in Music=)
Thank You~
God Bless!
Dennis Lau http://www.dennislau.com.my http://www.mosaic.com.my http://www.youtube.com/dennisviolin http://www.dennislaumusic.blogspot.com http://www.mosaicmusicentertainment.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/dennislauviolin http://amp.channelv.com/dennisviolin http://www.cravecharts.com/dennisviolin
First and foremost,Thank you to all who read my previous blogpost and keeping my dear friend, Brian Tan in your prayers. He has just undergone his first Chemo in Singapore and is staying strong in this battle. May God Bless him with the greatest love and strength of all!
Anyway, My First Shanghai Trip was a shoot for a Talkshow for Starworld's ASIA UNCUT. Aired every Sunday on ASTRO Channel 711 @ 10pm. Previously based in Singapore and this season in Shanghai, it was indeed a tremendous improvement compared to the first season. The revamped set, storyline and production does have a class of itself, similar to the ones on Saturday Night Live & David Letterman. and of course, no other great host, besides the One and Only Jon Niermann!
Touched down in Pudong Airport at 4pm and off I was to the set in the winter about 3 degrees Celsius.
The pictures below depicts the chronology of "scenes" took place on the very special "Asia Uncut" day: With Melissa of Tinsel PR- My Publicist for Singapore 1st Time with the Asia Uncut Band Rehearsing "I Just Wanna" Better shot from Melissa during the soundcheck / rehearsal My Number One Groupie / Hairstylist, Kelly in Shanghai Make Up done by Yen=) After makeup with Aaron Eckhart a.k.a Two Face of Batman & Thank You for Smoking Jon, Anoushka, Dennis & Aaron the Humble Aaron with his copy of DiversiFy. A Second of the set before the shoot Magnificent Skyline of Shanghai Shot taken frm the Artiste room backstage. Official picture would be up soon.=) Thanks Jon Niermann, Host of Asia Uncut for the privileged to be on the show.
Tuned in to Asia Uncut on March 14th(Sunday), 10pm on STARWORLD / Channel 711 on ASTRO or http://www.asiauncut.com to catch this One of a Kind Talkshow in the world.
Special thanks to Karen of Flyfilms, Melissa of Tinsel PR, Eileen & Patrick of The Agency Team & of course, Jon Niermann of Asia Uncut for making all possible and memorable and for being such Fantabulous hosts!
Thank You~
God Bless!
Dennis Lau http://www.dennislau.com.my http://www.mosaic.com.my
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In the New year, we look forward to many things....we set resolutions, we plan ahead for the year, we look forward in achieving new goals, and most of all..we want to be a better person. For myself, im actually quite contend with my resolutions last year in which i managed to fulfill all of it...the album, the music, the launch at last. This year, i plan to take the music or rather the album to another level. Because, i always believe....as human, we are greedy, just depends how much greed we have. To me, i take this greed as the urge to improve...because life is short, and we have to make the best of it.
I've got a new resolution this year, and it really tops the rest of it..that i ever had or wished before. Its for this friend of mine, Brian Tan...in fact, a very good friend of mine whom i respect and admire because for his dedication to his craft in Music, both teaching and performing. Brian plays the violin and piano superbly and I regard him as the pioneer of the electric violin in Malaysia. Besides, he conducts the KL Pac Simfonietta Orchestra in which frm the beginning he nurtured young and amateur aspiring musicians into becoming musicians who are able to achieve their dreams today. To sum it all up, he is one of the very few outstanding all rounder musician who is amazingly talented in his respective specialization.
Late last month, i received news frm a mutual friend of ours, Dominic that Brian's being diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. My heart sunk upon hearing it...and immediately i know there is no one i could turned to for help except God. cause, one thing for sure, the Lord has been very kind to me last year. He listens, and answers your prayers....and thats one thing for sure. Since then, Brian and I have been constantly in touch via sms and believe it or not, i do send him a daily bible verse every afternoon without fail till today....which i received these verses via an application on facebook daily. I take it as God's daily message to me....and probably God would wanna speak to him through me....well, thats how i think...but at least it comforts me.=)
Pancreatic cancer is a silent killer, it affects ppl i personally know, my dear uncle, Hollywood actor the late Patrick Swayze whom all have fell victim to this cancer. Is a "disease" in which by the time u have experienced the symptoms of it, its already at the later stage and chemotherapy would only be the only option. Because surgery normally (if found out later)would not be able to remove the tumour, blocking arteries and have already spread to other parts of the body. Brian's case was similar and it does hurt me deeply for waking up daily knowing that the options are little.
Brian is one of the most hardworking, energetic and inspiring musician / friend i have ever known. You can never see the tiredness in his eyes therefore i could understand the admiration and respect his students has for him. Even when i visited him yesterday evening at his place. His positive mindset and happy go lucky attitude in battling this cancer really left me speechless.. It made me think twice of the little obstacles we face everyday.. and sometimes, being frustrated easily because we cant get a simple thing done...But seeing Brian so strong and in return convince me that he will be strong and fight this through cause we still plan to work and perform together in my upcoming concert series and have many more late night suppers when he gets better, despite losing much weight due to the surgery.
I never regard my blog as a superbly commercial blog because as you can see frm my previous post, i only speak about my music...However this time, i would like to Urge each and everyone of you as readers of of my blog..., to just please Pray for this dear friend of mine, Brian, that he will fight and win this battle against Pancreas Cancer.
Yesterday morning in Church, a friend of mine, King Wai recommended me this blog who is about a lady who has stage 4 lung cancer and managed to survive till today. Thus, motivates me to further believe that all things are possible...and a miraculous miracle might happen very soon.=)
Below are a few verses which i find it extremely meaningful frm her blog: www.lizadventure.blogspot.com
Psalm 57:1
1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
Isaiah 41:10
10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Proverbs 3:1-2
1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.
Psalm 51:2-4 (New International Version)
2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge.
Brian said that after many years of hardwork, its time for him to take a Vacation, to treat this cancer. He says he treats this cancer as a friend and all he can do right now is to speak to his new found "friend" of him to go away as soon as possible. Its true and indeed very inspiring.
So dear readers and friends of my nimble fingers blog, once again I'm here asking you a favor to join the army and pls pray for Brian Tan for his speedy road to recovery, pray that the doctors in Singapore would try their very best and for the chemotherapy to destroy the cancer cells. You wouldn't know how much a little time of yours would help in giving him the encouragement and determination to win this battle! May God Bless you, Brian....and all of you too.=)
Thank You~
God Bless!
Dennis Lau http://www.dennislau.com.my http://www.mosaic.com.my
An art and photography enthusiast, MUSIC is my life. Willing to explore the outer boundaries of life, in search of inspirations and turning them to aspirations, so as to face whatever challenges, and to keep on learning new things...
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